Join S&C contributors Shaun, Aidan, and Dustin for our final review of the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, we look forward to upcoming releases like Trap, Gladiator II, and The Brutalist. Then, we wrap up our 2024 festival roster by saying “nǐ hǎo” to Caught by the Tides, “ciao” to Marcello Mio, and “you’re fired” to The Apprenti…

Join S&C contributors Shaun, Aidan, and Dustin for another review of the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, we tease other notable 2024 screenings like Stress Positions, Happy Hour, and Le Bête. Then, we dive into the next three films on our 2024 festival roster: Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1; I, The Executioner; and Yorgos …

Join S&C contributors Shaun and Aidan for a review of the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, we dish hot takes on 2023 award winners like Anatomy of a Fall and The Zone of Interest, and previous Venice victor Still Life (2006). Then, we dive into the next three films on our 2024 festival roster: The Shrouds, Rumours, and Sean Baker’…

Join S&C contributors Shaun and Aidan for a review of the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, we dish hot takes on 2023 favorites like May December and Rotting in the Sun, and previous Venice victor Poor Things. Then, we dive into the first three films on our 2024 festival roster: Liminov: The Ballad, Santosh, and the infamous new bo…

Jubilee directed by Vikramaditya Motwane is set in the pre and post-independence era of the Bollywood industry, where we follow the journey of the fictional Roy Talkies and the people there. Binod Das, Jay Khanna, Niloufer, Sumitra Kumari, and Shrikant Roy, all these characters get entangled in each other’s lives as the darker side of the industry …

Join S&C for the final installment of our 76th Cannes Film Festival coverage. In this episode, we cast our ideal blockbusters, debate the best movies for dates, and review Cannes premieres Perfect Days, The Idol, and Anatomy of a Fall by Justine Triet (2023’s Palme d’Or recipient and Neon’s fourth consecutive successful bid).…

Join S&C for a discussion of some more premieres at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, we debate cinematic disappointments, review Pixar fan favorites and dark horses, answer audience questions, and review Cannes contenders Last Summer, La Chimera, The Pot-au-Feu (The Taste of Things), and The Zone of Interest.…

Join S&C for a discussion of some initial premieres at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, we play a salacious ice-breaker game, answer audience questions, and review the new Cannes contenders Club Zero, Hopeless, Youth (Spring), and May December.بقلم shaunradgowski

Join S&C for a strategic discussion in advance of the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, we debate controversial award winners like Decision to Leave and The Fabelmans, attempt to read Kore-eda’s Br-Br-Br-Broker Face, talk Barbenheimer, and plan which 2023 Cannes releases we’ll be queueing up for, like Asteroid City.…

Join S&C contributors Shaun and Aidan, along with a panel of other cinephiles (and, at times, cinephobes) Winnie, Mark, Dustin, and Robert for a strategic discussion in advance of the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, we dish hot takes on 2022 favorites like Tár, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and previous Cannes victor Triangl…

This week we are joined by former film festival programmer and current arthouse theater curator, Chris Eaton. We take a behind the scenes look into how film festival programming works, plus we discuss the simple mistakes filmmakers can make that prevents their film from being accepted. Check out Greenlight Cinema: https://greenlightstpete.com/…

This week we are joined by screenwriter, Bobby Fedor. We cover Bobby's time with Universal Studios and writing in LA as well as what propels an artist forward. We also touch on how unpaid writing can strengthen your skills and the conversations that occur between a director and writer. Have an idea for Bobby to write? Email him at robertfedor@att.n…

This week we are joined by co-directors and directors of photography, Austin and Hailey Spicer. We discuss difficulties of working romantic relationships in the film industry, shooting on film versus shooting on digital and the difficulties of being a director or cinematographer. Stay up to date with Spicer Productions Website: https://www.spicerpr…

This week we are joined by production designer and horror lover, Bri Spieldenner. During the episode we dive into what makes art so important to movie making, horror movies and the Oscars as well as sex and censorship in Hollywood. Stay up to date with Bri Instagram: @city.slime iHorror Author: https://ihorror.com/author/bms_23/ Podcast: @murmursfr…

This week we are joined by actress, writer, and producer, Mandy Mills. During the episode we dive into what keeps us inspired, the multiple Pinochio movies, female movie roles, East Coast vs West Coast, and how the Florida film industry compares to the New York and LA film industries. We end the episode with discussing Mandy's latest short film, Gl…

This week we are joined by Bryan "Big B" Williams, host of the Suncreen Film Festival in Saint Petersburg, FL. In this episode we get Bryan's take on what makes a filmmaker successful, why film is addicting, and why building a community within the Florida film industry is important. Stay up to date with Bryan Williams Production Instagram: @yobigst…

This week we are joined by actor, writer, director and production designer, Jerome Bowers. We dive into topics of grief with Jerome's new short film, "In Your Name" as well as film belief systems, non-union vs union work and finding success as a filmmaker. Then we touch on how directors should connect with screenwriters. We end with our Cinephiliac…

The wonderful Tim Buttner, a director of photography and colorist, joins us to discuss everything from Davinci Resolve, Avatar, Mandalorian, and we do a deep dive on color grading and why it's important. We also play our game "Take 1!" for the first time. Cinephiliac's Movieclub Pics: Tim - The Banshees of Inisherin AK - Bardo Daniel - Puss in Boot…

Episode 109- Book of Boba Fett: In which we discuss the newest star wars show and discuss the accessibility challenges of paywalled streaming media and interconnected cinematic universes. Like what were up to around here? Consider supporting us on patreon! Business Casual Cinephile and up even get access to an extra special monthly podcast where we…

Episode 108- Ghostbusters: Afterlife- In which we discuss the latest 80s nostalgia piece to grace theaters. Like what were up to around here? Consider supporting us on patreon! Business Casual Cinephile and up even get access to an extra special monthly podcast where we discuss things like trailers and music videos. Patreon.com/casualcinephilia…

Episode 107- Matrix Resurrections: In which we discuss the latest matrix sequel and cannot pronounce words correctly.بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 106- Spider-Man: No Way Home: SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode where we discuss Marvel's newest blockbuster.بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 105- Encanto & West Side Story: In which we discuss two of 2021's musical offeringsبقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 104- Last Night in Soho: In which we discuss Edgar Wright's newest film. WATCH THE MOVIE FIRST Y'ALL, spoilers matter for this one, you'll have more fun if it's not spoiled! Like what were up to around here? Consider supporting us on patreon! Business Casual Cinephile and up even get access to an extra special monthly podcast where we discu…

Episode 103- The Eternals: In which we discuss marvels newest ambitious filmبقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 102- Dune: In which we say everything we have to say about Dune 2021 Like what were up to around here? Consider supporting us on patreon! Business Casual Cinephile and up even get access to an extra special monthly podcast where we discuss things like trailers and music videos. Patreon.com/casualcinephilia…

Episode 101- Muppets Haunted Mansion: In which we discuss the delightfully silly new Muppets special (go check it out on Disney+) Like what were up to around here? Consider supporting us on patreon! Business Casual Cinephile and up even get access to an extra special monthly podcast where we discuss things like trailers and music videos. Patreon.co…

Episode 100(!!!) In which we watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and invite you to watch along with us! (The countdown to sync up your movie starts at about the 5 minute mark!) In this special 100th episode special Lorien makes Ian watch Harry Potter for the (kinda) first time. Synch up your movie and enjoy this watch along episode! All the…

Episode 99- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: In which we chat about Marvel's newest film and encourage you to GO SEE THIS MOVIE. Y'all it's just so cool.بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 98- The Suicide Squad: In which we discuss DCs recent actually good movies.بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 97- The Green Knight: In which we discuss the A24 Arthurian legend filmبقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 96- Loki (Season 1): In which we discuss the newest MCU Disney+ show and potentially spoil a whole heck of a lot of the MCU I'm the process.بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 95- Black Widow: In which we discuss and spoil all of Marvel's properties that come anywhere close to being related to their newest movie!بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 94- Pixar's Luca: In which we discuss Pixar's latest adorable and heartwarming animated feature.بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 93- In The Heights: In which we discuss the best thing yet to happen to 2021بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 92- Army of the Dead: In which we discuss Netflix and Zack Snyder's latest zombie romp.بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 91- The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (Season 1): In which we discuss Marvel things that were, Marvel things that are, and since Marvel things that have not yet come to pass. (With particular emphasis on the newest Disney+ show)بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 90- Mortal Kombat (2021): In which we discuss how this movie really only exists for millennials and older nerds and how that's not really a bad thing 🤷🏻‍♀️بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 89- Justice League: Snyder Cut: In which we discuss this absolute unit of a movie. It is indeed the chonkiest of friends.بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 88- Godzilla vs Kong: In which we discuss Godzilla, King Kong, and possibly a third kaiju- err... Titan...بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 87- Raya and the Last Dragon: In which we discuss Disney's beautiful new animated feature.بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 86- Pan's Labyrinth: In which we discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2006 dark fantasy film.بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 85- Brazil: In which we discuss Terry Gilliam's 1985 dystopian classic! Like what were up to around here? Consider supporting us on patreon! Business Casual Cinephile and up even get access to an extra special monthly podcast where we discuss things like trailers and music videos. Patreon.com/casualcinephilia…

Episode 84- Tenet: In which we discuss turning our brains to goo by picking suboptimal conditions to watch this latest Christopher Nolan mind f***. Stick around to the end and we'll give you a handy set of rules to make your viewing experience perfectly goo brain free! Oh, and if you did want to look up Lorien's YouTube, just search for Lorien Waym…

Episode 83- WW84: In which we discuss DCs latest offering (WITH LOADS OF SPOILERS GUYS) and chat a little about Marvel's "WandaVision" (with few spoilers) Like what were up to around here? Consider supporting us on patreon! Business Casual Cinephile and up even get access to an extra special monthly podcast where we discuss things like trailers and…

Episode 82- Soul: In which we discuss Pixar's newest offering and discover that it's actually kind of tricky to discuss jazz without sounding pretentious...بقلم Casual cinephilia

Episode 81- Christmas Special 2020: The Santa Clause Trilogy: In which we discuss just how dark the mythology surrounding the scenarios of this light hearted holiday series is if you stop to think about it at all. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Like what were up to around here? Consider supporting us on patreon! Business Casual Cinephile and up even get access t…

Episode 80- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey: In which we discuss this magical new Christmas classic and Lorien talks a whole lot about costuming, fashion history, and the importance of representation. To check out the resources mentioned check out our patreon where everything is linked (for free for everybody!) https://www.patreon.com/casualcine…

Episode 79- Knives Out: In which we discuss the 2019 Rian Johnson whodunnit. Like what were up to around here? Consider supporting us on patreon! Business Casual Cinephile and up even get access to an extra special monthly podcast where we discuss things like trailers and music videos. Patreon.com/casualcinephilia…

Episode 78- Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: In which we discuss the newest Borat moviefilm. Like what were up to around here? Consider supporting us on patreon! Business Casual Cinephile and up even get access to an extra special monthly podcast where we discuss things like trailers and music videos. Patreon.com/casualcinephilia…