Labyrinth of Cinema

Colin and Jai
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"You HAVE to see this." First 10-15 mins is a spoiler free pitch to 1-2 friends who haven't seen the film. After that is a post-watch review and discussion. Watch with us or just listen to some thoughts on movies you've already seen. Records irregularly whenever we can get someone to chill with us. Finally - someone else's film opinions.

Episodes

  1. 07/03/2025

    Ep11 - Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind w/ BigLou

    We watched Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. Listen as we detail exactly how goopy sci-fi should be, muse about the origins of the Koopa Clown Car, and attempt to detail the countless things we like inspired by this elemental eco fable.  On the pod: Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/  Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Lou Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions.

    56 min

  2. 04/07/2025

    Ep10 - Kids Return w/ Beefo

    We discuss Takeshi Kitano's Kids Return. Listen as discuss men's suiting, decry the concept of lore, and get briefly into therapy territory talking about the versions of ourselves that persist in the past.  Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/  Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Beefo https://bsky.app/profile/bigbeefs.bsky.social  https://ko-fi.com/biggestbeefo

    1h 35m

  3. 03/01/2025

    Ep9 - Heist w/ Tim Rogers

    We discuss David Mamet's Heist. Listen as we laud elevated dialog, theorize on the delicacy of dumping your wife on Sam Rockwell, and wonder aloud if the heist movie is even possible to deconstruct. This one was recorded before Gene Hackman's passing, miss you dude. On the pod: Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/  Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Tim Rogers https://www.patreon.com/actionbutton Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions.

    1h 59m

  4. 12/16/2024

    Ep8 - The Buried Forest w/ Jane Synth

    We discuss Kōhei Oguri's The Buried Forest. Listen as we discuss a host of microcosms for storytelling itself, theorize on insect audio positions, and lightly tease our friend for not going full sickos on a movie.  On the pod: Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/  Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Jane Synth Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions.

    1h 13m

  5. 08/18/2024

    Ep7 - Iron Monkey w/ Ryan from Vacant World

    We discuss Yuen Woo Ping's Iron Monkey. Listen as we theorize on the elasticity of the human body, wonder at the house cleaning possibilities of kung fu magic, and sit in awe of a slap so hard it can poison someone's whole blood.  On the pod: Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/  Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Ryan https://vacantworld.substack.com/  Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions.

    51 min

  6. 06/17/2024

    Ep6 - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly w/ Dicegame

    We discuss Sergio Leone's The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Listen as we discuss the elemental craft of face acting, woolgather about the nature of anti-heroes, and wonder together if we will ever awake from the misty dream of war. On the pod: Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/  Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Dicegame https://twitter.com/dicegameuchiha Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions.

    1h 27m

  7. 05/11/2024

    Ep5 - Minbo w/ Lou

    We discuss Juzo Itami's Minbo! Listen as we break down the mechanics of japanese extortion, marvel at the utility of playgrounds as an emotional set-piece, and posit theories about the hair aspirations of a 22-year-old Tetsuya Nomura. On the pod: Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/  Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Lou Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions.

    52 min

  8. 04/07/2024

    Ep4 - Being There w/ Synth

    We discuss 1979's Being There, a dark and somewhat magical comedy with Peter Sellers. Join us as we wonder aloud if any satire is too far flung to become reality, marvel at the islands of wealth that make up society, and wonder aloud about techniques to alpha the President. On the pod: Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/ Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Synth Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions.

    1h 6m

  9. 03/17/2024

    Ep3 - Sparrow (2008) w/ Bryan

    On the pod: Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/ Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Bryan https://twitter.com/bybryanrollins  https://bryanrollins.itch.io/  Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions.

    55 min

  10. 02/19/2024

    Ep2 - The Boxer's Omen w/ Dicegame Uchiha

    We discuss 1983's Hong Kong magical masterpiece The Boxer's Omen, the seemingly limitless possibilities of goo, alligator's dining preferences, and which specific synths and effects the Shaw Brothers kept around the studio. This one's a bit of a bonus as these may not be strictly weekly. On the pod: Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/ Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Dicegame https://twitter.com/dicegameuchiha  Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions.

    54 min

  11. 02/12/2024

    Ep1 - The Lion in Winter w/ Ryan from Vacant World

    In our first episode we pitch and discuss The Lion in Winter (1968), our larger relationship with the stage, and why succession dramas work. No spoilers first 15 mins! On the pod: Colin https://letterboxd.com/MoxBagel/  Jai https://www.youtube.com/@LowercaseJai  https://www.patreon.com/lowercasejai/  Ryan https://vacantworld.substack.com/

    1h 6m
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About

"You HAVE to see this." First 10-15 mins is a spoiler free pitch to 1-2 friends who haven't seen the film. After that is a post-watch review and discussion. Watch with us or just listen to some thoughts on movies you've already seen. Records irregularly whenever we can get someone to chill with us. Finally - someone else's film opinions.

Information

  • Creator
    Colin and Jai
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Labyrinth of Cinema