The Cinematic Schematic

The Cinematropolis

The Cinematic Schematic is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, analysis-driven conversations on genre, independent and classic films from thecinematropolis.com. Hosted by Caleb Masters, Laron Chapman, and a rotating cast of filmmakers, critics, and special guests, this podcast takes you through some of the most prominent themes and conversations occurring in cinema each month.

  1. 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is A Big Nostalgia Sugar Bomb | Mini-Review

    2D AGO

    'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is A Big Nostalgia Sugar Bomb | Mini-Review

    Caleb Masters confronts his Nintendo fandom to review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in this bonus episode of The Cinematic Schematic. The post ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is A Big Nostalgia Sugar Bomb appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    3 min
  2. 'Project Hail Mary' Review with Former NASA Social's Stephanie L. Smith

    4D AGO

    'Project Hail Mary' Review with Former NASA Social's Stephanie L. Smith

    The Cinematic Schematic reviews the first major box office hit of 2026, Project Hail Mary. NASA's former head of social media, Stephanie L. Smith, and recent Ghostface attack survivor, Brock Lay, join hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman to dive into Andy Weir's latest big screen adaptation. The post ‘Project Hail Mary’ Believes There Is Still Hope for Mankind appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    1h 59m
  3. 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Review with Sean Peel, Chad Parizman, and Christopher Shultz

    MAR 25

    'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Review with Sean Peel, Chad Parizman, and Christopher Shultz

    The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review Ready or Not 2: Here I Come with Chad Parizman, Christopher Shultz, and VHS & Chill founder Sean Peel. The post ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Serves Up More Eat-the-Rich Chaos appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    1h 55m
  4. 'The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters' Goes to NFFTY26 | Interview

    MAR 24

    'The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters' Goes to NFFTY26 | Interview

    Three filmmakers with Oklahoma roots are taking their short film, The Thrilling Adventures of Amos Waters, to the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, Washington this Friday night. On this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, Ella Janes(writer/director), Paris Burris (producer), and Dillon Milner (cinematographer) sit down with host Caleb Masters to talk about their experience bringing Amos Waters to life. The film plays on Friday, March 27th, 8:15 PM at SIFF Cinema Uptown. About The Thrilling Adventures of Amos Waters The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters is the story of a ten-year-old boy, Amos, filled with a childlike curiosity about the world and a craving to understand all aspects of life. Special Guests Ella Janes Writer/Director Paris Burris Producer Follow Paris on Instagram @parisburris Dillon Milner Cinematographer Follow Dillon on Instagram @dillonmilner When and Where to Watch The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters at NFFTY 2026 Follow The Cinematic Schematic Podcast Hear all this and more of our past and future episodes by subscribing to The Cinematic Schematic on your preferred podcast app and leaving us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email Us: thecinematropolis@gmail.com Follow The Cinematropolis on YouTube Follow The Cinematic Schematic on Spotify Like The Cinematropolis on Facebook Follow The […] The post ‘The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters’ Goes to NFFTY26 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    25 min
  5. 'Reminders of Him' | Bonus Mini-Review

    MAR 13

    'Reminders of Him' | Bonus Mini-Review

    Laron Chapman reviews Colleen Hoover's newest big-screen adaptation, Reminders of Him, in this bonus episode of The Cinematic Schematic. The post Reminders of Him: Bonus Mini-Review appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    2 min
  6. The 2026 Oscars Predictions Special With Jason Black and Sunrise Tippeconnie

    MAR 11

    The 2026 Oscars Predictions Special With Jason Black and Sunrise Tippeconnie

    The Cinematropolis co-hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman return for the annual tradition to guess what movie Hollywood will name Best Picture in our 2026 Oscars predictions. KJYO-FM, The Oklahoma Film Critics Circle, and The Critics’ Choice Association's Jason Black, and the deadCenter Film Festival Director of Programming, Sunrise Tippeconnie join as this year's special guests. The post The 2026 Oscars Predictions Special appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    2h 31m
  7. 'Project Hail Mary' | Initial Review

    MAR 10

    'Project Hail Mary' | Initial Review

    Caleb Masters provides his initial review of the sci-fi space adventure Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling on The Cinematic Schematic. The post Project Hail Mary Initial Review appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    3 min
  8. 'Scream 7' Review with Chris Oz McIntosh and Danny Salemme

    MAR 4

    'Scream 7' Review with Chris Oz McIntosh and Danny Salemme

    The Cinematic Schematic returns from hiatus with an in depth review of Scream 7. Hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by Oklahoma filmmaker, Chris Oz McIntosh, and How I Met Your Monster podcast co-host, Danny Salemme to render a verdict. The post ‘Scream 7’ Is a Tired Entry That Plays the Hits appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    2h 31m
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About

The Cinematic Schematic is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, analysis-driven conversations on genre, independent and classic films from thecinematropolis.com. Hosted by Caleb Masters, Laron Chapman, and a rotating cast of filmmakers, critics, and special guests, this podcast takes you through some of the most prominent themes and conversations occurring in cinema each month.

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  • Creator
    The Cinematropolis
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    266
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Cinematropolis
  • Show Website
    The Cinematic Schematic

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