CineNation

CineNation
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The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.

  1. 1 day ago

    Deliverance (1972)

    "Sometimes you have to lose yourself 'fore you can find anything." For Episode 415, Brandon is joined by William Mason to discuss the classic film DELIVERANCE. Listen as they discuss the life of author James Dickey, what A-List actors were up for the roles, where Burt Reynolds was at in his career at the time, how they created the dangerous stunts, why Dickey and director John Boorman were at odds during the production, how they found the young banjo player, and so much more! Also, listen to find out more about William's experience with vintage clothes on film, which he explores through filmsnfits on TikTok! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Talking William's Letterboxd (00:00:10) Introducing William Mason - (00:05:40) Talking filmsnfits - (00:06:11) Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre (00:12:45) Intro to Deliverance (00:14:34) How Deliverance Got to Production (00:25:01) Favorite Scenes (00:43:07) On Set Life - (01:05:39) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:16:25) What Worked and What Didn't (01:21:18) Film Facts (01:25:22) Awards (01:28:43) Final Questions on the Movie (01:34:45) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:41:18) Check out William Mason @filmsnfits on TikTok and @films_n_fits on Instagram! Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

  2. 13 Aug

    A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

    "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." For Episode 414, Brandon and Thomas tackle the most important figure in the Southern Gothic genre, and that's Tennessee Williams. Listen as they discuss his 1951 classic film starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, and Karl Malden. Find out more about the Williams's original Broadway production, how Marlon Brando landed the role in the stage version, how Vivien Leigh replaced the original Broadway actreess for the film, how the censors got involved in the making of the film, how they created New Orleans in Burbank, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Movies are Hot Right Now (00:00:10) Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre (00:12:18) Intro to A Streetcar Named Desire (00:17:29) How A Streetcar Named Desire Got to Production (00:25:01) Favorite Scenes (00:45:16) On Set Life - (01:15:51) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:22:06) What Worked and What Didn't (01:29:58) Film Facts (01:37:26) Awards (01:38:54) Final Questions on the Movie (01:46:47) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:52:39) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

  3. 6 Aug

    Stoker (2013)

    "Sometimes you need to do something bad to stop you from doing something worse." For Episode 413, Thomas and Brandon start CineNation's Southern Gothic with an interesting choice, STOKER. Listen as they discuss director Park Chan-wook's first (and so far only) American film, the mystery behind the film's screenwriter, which A-list actors were up for the lead roles, why Nicole Kidman sought out the film, how they used the Nashville setting within the film, why the film was a box office failure, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Discussing an A.I. Post (00:00:10) Intro to the Southern Gothic Genre (00:04:45) Intro to Stoker (00:14:17) How Stoker Got to Production (00:24:23) Favorite Scenes (00:45:03) On Set Life - (01:23:02) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:32:01) What Worked and What Didn't (01:38:45) Film Facts (01:47:25) Awards (01:49:21) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:35) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:58:47) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

  4. 30 July

    National Treasure (2004)

    "I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence." For Episode 412, Brandon and Paige finish out CineNation's Treasure Hunt series with the millennial classic, NATIONAL TREASURE. Listen as they discuss how it started with a simple one-line pitch, how the movie got stuck in development hell, how a husband and wife duo helped solve the story problems, the connection Jon Turtletaub and Nicolas Cage had before the film, how Diane Kruger landed the role of Abigail, how they created several historical settings in the film, why Kruger and Cage did to bond on set, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Movies and Memes (00:00:10) Recap of the Treasure Hunt Genre (00:11:32) Intro to National Treasure (00:15:39) How National Treasure Got to Production (00:23:35) Favorite Scenes (00:40:34) On Set Life - (01:11:06) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:18:28) What Worked and What Didn't (01:28:19) Film Facts (01:35:11) Awards (01:36:40) Final Questions on the Movie (01:43:45) Final Genre Questions (01:49:37) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast Visit https://www.missionrejected.com to find out more about Mission: Rejected!

  5. 23 July

    The Goonies (1985)

    "Goonies never say die!" For Episode 411, Brandon and Thomas continue their series on Treasure Hunt movies with the 1980s classic, THE GOONIES. Listen as they discuss the early days of Amblin, the collaboration between Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg, how they found the main kid actors in the film, how much Spielberg was involved in the making of the film, how they created the massive Pirate ship, why the film continues to endure decades after its release, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Director's Village and The Terminator (00:00:10) Recap of the Treasure Hunt Genre (00:10:57) Intro to The Goonies (00:14:13) How The Goonies Got to Production (00:21:12) Favorite Scenes (00:33:20) On Set Life - (01:26:39) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:35:22) What Worked and What Didn't (01:40:13) Film Facts (01:44:09) Awards (01:47:15) Final Questions on the Movie (01:51:13) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

  6. 16 July

    Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

    "To wherever the wind may take us!" For Episode 410, Brandon is joined by returning guest Paige Klaniecki and new guest podcaster, the talented singer/songwriter, Valerie Broussard. Listen as the trio discusses MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND as part of CineNation's Treasure Hunt series. They dive into the history of how the film was a reaction to THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, how the script changed across multiple drafts, the long process of casting Jim Hawkins, why Tim Curry still talks about the movie, how they created the Carribbean scenes in a soundstage in England, why Brian Henson feared what Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg, why the film has had a lasting impact with audiences for thirty years, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Brandon's Nephews and Childhood Movies - (00:00:10) Introducing Paige Klaniecki and Valerie Broussard (00:07:11) Recap of the Treasure Hunt Genre (00:09:06) Intro to Muppet Treasure Island (00:14:17) How Muppet Treasure Island Got to Production (00:19:36) Favorite Scenes (00:38:46) On Set Life - (01:10:51 ) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:20:50) What Worked and What Didn't (01:28:26) Film Facts (01:35:30) Awards (01:36:43) Final Questions on the Movie (01:46:10) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:18) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast Visit https://www.missionrejected.com to find out more about Mission: Rejected!

  7. 9 July

    Romancing the Stone (1984)

    "You're gonna be all right, Joan Wilder. You always were." For Episode 409, Thomas and Brandon are back from their hiatus to talk Treasure Hunt Movies. They are kicking off the series with ROMANCING THE STONE, starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas. Listen as the two discuss the life of screenwriter Diane Thomas, the film's unique ties to Indiana Jones, how Michael Douglas fought for the starring role even while serving as a producer on the movie, which A-List actors turned down the movie, why Robert Zemeckis was hired to direct the movie, why 20th Century Fox was disappointed with the movie, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Watching Industry (00:00:10) Intro of the Treasure Hunt Genre (00:09:52) Intro to Romancing the Stone (00:20:03) How he Romancing the Stone Got to Production (00:26:52) Favorite Scenes (00:41:08) On Set Life - (01:07:34) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:12:22) What Worked and What Didn't (01:25:36) Film Facts (01:31:04) Awards (01:35:21) Final Questions on the Movie (01:39:25) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:45:03) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

  8. 18 June

    Before Midnight (2013)

    "This is real life. It's not perfect but it's real." For Episode 408, Brandon and Thomas complete their June series on the BEFORE trilogy! Listen as they discuss what prompted Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, and Julie Delpy to reunite, how different the writing process compared to the earlier films, how they made the film in secret in Greece, why the film should have received more Oscar love, how the series continues to endure, will there ever be a fourth film, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Widow's Bay (00:00:10) Recap of the Before Trilogy Genre (00:08:19) Intro to Before Midnight (00:14:13) How Before Midnight Got to Production (00:19:06) Favorite Scenes (00:25:12) On Set Life - (01:07:23) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:10:20) What Worked and What Didn't (01:17:29) Film Facts (01:26:04) Awards (01:26:32) Final Questions on the Movie (01:31:52) Final Genre Questions (01:37:13) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:40:54) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

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The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.

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  • Creator
    CineNation
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    424
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    CineNation

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