Cinema: A to B

Alec Mallmann & Ben Starkey
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Meet Alec and Ben, long-time friends who previously worked in Hollywood. Together they're discussing movies and streaming series while sharing their experiences in the industry. This is not a traditional movie review it's Cinema: A to B.

  1. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) revisited

    MAR 23

    Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) revisited

    A look back at the iconic Robin Williams performance as the titular character Mrs. Doubtfire. Directed by Chris Columbus and also starring Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan. Alec and Ben explore Williams' comedic brilliance, emotional depth, and the film's cultural impact. They share personal stories, analyze the film's themes, and reflect on Williams' legacy as a performer. Cover art by Testet95 Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob Cinema: A to B Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/cinema-a-to-b/

    37 min
  2. One Battle After Another (2025)

    MAR 9

    One Battle After Another (2025)

    A SPOILER filled discussion on Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro and Teyana Taylor. The guys discuss and critique the film's premise, messaging, performances and cinematography. The episode wraps up with a conversation on the slate best picture nominees for the 98th Academy Awards. Image by Donna B. McNicol from Pixabay Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob Cinema: A to B Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/cinema-a-to-b/

    37 min
  3. Arrival (2016) revisited

    MAR 2

    Arrival (2016) revisited

    A Season of Sci-Fi concludes with an analysis and discussion of Denis Villeneuve's 2016 film Arrival starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. Alec discusses where he ranks the film among Villeneuve's filmography. Ben critiques the film's unique cinematography. The guys talk through how the script tricks viewers expecting a linear narrative. Image by Zaimhel Syakir from Pixabay Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob Cinema: A to B Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/cinema-a-to-b/

    37 min
  4. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) revisited

    FEB 23

    Blade Runner 2049 (2017) revisited

    A Season of Sci-Fi entry 12 is a look back at Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 starring Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Ana de Armas. Join Alec and Ben as they discuss why the film is a worthy follow-up to the iconic Ridley Scott directed Blade Runner. Image by Roger Jeffreys from Pixabay Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob Cinema: A to B Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/cinema-a-to-b/

    49 min
  5. The Abyss (1989) revisited

    FEB 16

    The Abyss (1989) revisited

    A Season of Sci-Fi episode 11 features a lesser known James Cameron picture with the 1989 deep sea action film The Abyss starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Michael Biehn. The guys discuss the dangerous and difficult filming conditions, stunning VFX, narrative critiques and finally touch on a film that they don't really agree on. Image by Tabby Cat from Pixabay Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob Cinema: A to B Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/cinema-a-to-b/

    29 min
  6. Alien (1979) & Aliens (1986) revisited

    FEB 10

    Alien (1979) & Aliens (1986) revisited

    A rewatch and discussion on the first two landmark films in the Alien franchise from legendary directors Sir Ridley Scott and James Cameron and starring Sigourney Weaver. Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob Cinema: A to B Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/cinema-a-to-b/

    55 min
  7. Star Wars Original Trilogy ('77-'83) revisited

    FEB 2

    Star Wars Original Trilogy ('77-'83) revisited

    The ninth entry in A Season of Sci-Fi lands with a sprawling discussion and celebration of George Lucas's iconic trilogy of Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as well as many of the related properties that followed. Join Alec and Ben for a tangent filled conversation on the science fiction world that inspired a generation of fans and filmmakers alike. Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob Cinema: A to B Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/cinema-a-to-b/

    1h 8m
  8. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) revisited

    JAN 26

    Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) revisited

    Entry eight in A Season of Sci-Fi is a conversation on the second Star Trek feature film Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer and starring William Shatner, Ricardo Montalban, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Kirstie Alley and Bibi Besch. Join Alec and Ben as they discuss where arguably the best Trek film has aged well and where it frankly hasn't. The conversation tangents across multiple Trek films and the Star Wars comparisons are... inevitable. Image by WikiImages from Pixabay Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob Cinema: A to B Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/cinema-a-to-b/

    38 min
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Meet Alec and Ben, long-time friends who previously worked in Hollywood. Together they're discussing movies and streaming series while sharing their experiences in the industry. This is not a traditional movie review it's Cinema: A to B.

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  • Creator
    Alec Mallmann & Ben Starkey
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    160
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
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