CineNation

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

  1. 20 hr ago

    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!

  2. 9 Jul

    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

  3. 18 Jun

    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

  4. 11 Jun

    Before Sunset (2004)

    "I guess when you're young, you just believe there'll be many people with whom you'll connect with." For Episode 407, Brandon and Thomas continue their trilogy breakdown of Richard Linklater's BEFORE series with BEFORE SUNSET. Listen to learn more about what reunited the trio of Linklater, Julie Delpy, and Ethan Hawke. But also learn about the conflicts that occurred regarding screenwriting credit, some of the original ideas Linklater had for a sequel, what difficulties they had filming in Paris, 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 - Memorial Day Marathon (00:00:10) Recap of the Before Trilogy Genre (00:07:15) Intro to Before Sunset (00:12:11) How Before Sunset Got to Production (00:24:28) Favorite Scenes (00:36:02) On Set Life - (01:09:35) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:13:35) What Worked and What Didn't (01:17:48) Film Facts (01:24:47) Awards (01:25:42) Final Questions on the Movie (01:30:01) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:33:56) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

  5. 4 Jun

    Before Sunrise (1995)

    "But isn't everything we do in life a way to be loved a little more?" For Episode 406, we're back with Trilogy Month! For this year's Trilogy Month, we're tackling a much smaller trilogy than usual with Richard Linklater's BEFORE series. First up, listen to Thomas and Brandon discuss how Linklater's disappointment with DAZED AND CONFUSED inspired the movie, how a real-life encounter for Linklater was the basis of the film, how Linklater and team found Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke in the casting process, why they made the movie in Vienna, how Gen X audiences weren't big fans but Boomer critics were, how the movie has become massively popular over the 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 - Being Evil Nerds and Peter Weirdos (00:00:10) Recap of the Trilogy Genre (00:07:47) Intro to Before Sunrise (00:16:56) How Before Sunrise Got to Production (00:24:43) Favorite Scenes (00:45:32) On Set Life - (01:23:22) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:32:44) What Worked and What Didn't (01:45:24) Film Facts (01:50:29) Awards (01:52:14) Final Questions on the Movie (01:57:24) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:02:09) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

  6. 28 May

    Being John Malkovich (1999)

    "Are you John Malkovich?" For Episode 405, Brandon and David close out CineNation's main series on Surreal movies with BEING JOHN MALKOVICH. Listen as they discuss Charlie Kaufman's early life, how long it took for the script to be made, how John Malkovich was convinced to do the movie, which A-List actor was suggested for the title role, why John Cusack wanted to be in the movie, how they shot a New York movie in Los Angeles, 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 - John Grisham Movies (00:00:10) Recap of the Surrealism Genre (00:06:42) Intro to Being John Malkovich (00:13:44) How Being John Malkovich Got to Production (00:22:39) Favorite Scenes (00:41:34) On Set Life - (01:16:36) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:18:51) What Worked and What Didn't (01:23:36) Film Facts (01:26:37) Awards (01:29:31) Final Questions on the Movie (01:35:46) Final Genre Questions (01:43:32) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:47:45) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

  7. 21 May

    The Holy Mountain (1973)

    "You can change yourself into gold." For Episode 404, David and Brandon continue CineNation's series on Surreal movies with Alejandro Jodorowsky's THE HOLY MOUNTAIN. Listen as they talk about Jodorowsky's early career, how John Lennon and George Harrison became involved in the movie, how Jodorowsky tackled so many jobs, the issues he had with the film's producer, why the film wasn't released for decades, and so much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Talking Send Help and TNT Classics- (00:00:10) Recap of the Surreal Genre (00:14:04) Intro to The Holy Mountain (00:19:01) How he The Holy Mountain Got to Production (00:26:15) Favorite Scenes (00:36:55) On Set Life - (01:11:20 ) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:16:46) What Worked and What Didn't (01:21:31) Film Facts (01:26:09) Awards (01:27:51) Final Questions on the Movie (01:32:06) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:35:26) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

  8. 14 May

    Sorry to Bother You (2018)

    "Listen, I just really, really need a job." For Episode 403, Thomas and Brandon continue CineNation's Surreal series with Boots Riley's SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. Listen as they talk about Riley's early upbringing, his music career, how his screenplay was discovered, how the Sundance Institute played a part in the film's development process, which Atlanta star was originally cast in the film, a surprising reason why LaKeith Stanfield wanted to do the movie, how they created the film's stunning visual style, and so much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - The Departed - (00:00:10) Recap of the Surreal Genre (00:11:17) Intro to Sorry to Bother You (00:16:00) How Sorry to Bother You Got to Production (00:24:32) Favorite Scenes (00:40:20) On Set Life - (01:19:15) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:25:47) What Worked and What Didn't (01:29:21) Film Facts (01:36:45) Awards (01:38:18) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:22) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:48:43) 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
    419
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    CineNation

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