CinemaHounds - A Lorehounds Podcast

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Elysia, David, John, and guests break down your favorite movies, awards shows, and more! linktr.ee/thelorehounds

  1. 2d ago

    Forgotten Island (2026) – Filipino mythology & culture

    Elysia is celebrating Filipino-American History Month with the help of Paulo from The Oscars Death Race Podcast, with a deep dive into Dreamworks' new animated adventure Forgotten Island. The first half of the episode is dedicated to a spoiler-free intro to Filipino culture and mythology and discussion of the movie production, setting the stage for the film and discussing who this is for and why listeners might want to watch. And then, after the spoiler warning, they discuss how Filipino culture and mythology is woven into the plot of this '90s-tinged magical tale of friendship that transcends time and distance. Special links: • The Forgotten Island trailer • The Oscar's Death Race Podcast (Paulo) Filipino media recommendations: • Series: Trese – Netflix animated supernatural detective, 6 eps • Movie: ZsaZsa Zaturnnah (2026) – Animated gender-bent superhero • Movie: 10s Across the Borders (2025) – Asian ballroom • Movie: Moonglow (2026) – Filipino Noir • Movie: Lingua Franca (2019) – Trans immigrant drama • Movie: Filipiñana (2026) – This year's Oscar submission from the Philippines • Movie: First Light (2026) – Australian submission this year, first in Tagalog • Graphic Novel: Maharlika • Docuseries: BINI and SB19 (Netflix)  • Letterboxd list: Recent Filipino / Diaspora Films • Letterboxd list: Older list of specifically Filipino cinema Contact Us lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

    Forgotten Island (2026) – Filipino mythology & culture

  2. Sep 22

    Catherine O'Hara Filmography - Into the West

    David, Lisa, and Bryan celebrate the life and career of Catherine O'Hara, who passed away in January 2026. The trio traces her path from waitressing at Toronto's Second City at 19, where she understudied for Gilda Radner, through her Emmy-winning years on SCTV alongside future comedy giants John Candy, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, and Rick Moranis. The conversation moves through her collaborations with Tim Burton on Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas, her breakout to household fame in Home Alone, her celebrated improv work in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, and the career renaissance of Schitt's Creek, where decades of character work culminated in the unforgettable Moira Rose. The hosts reflect on how O'Hara elevated everything she touched, from dramatic turns in The Last of Us and The Studio to her fearless willingness to let the awkward moment sit for one extra beat, before selecting three films for the community vote. Catherine O'Hara Community Movie Poll Vote for the film we'll cover in our deep dive episode! Best in Show (2000) | For Your Consideration (2006) | ACOD (2013) Vote here: https://strawpoll.com/e6Z2Axlw6gN Poll closes Saturday, October 4, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: intothewest@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

    Catherine O'Hara Filmography - Into the West

  3. Sep 4

    Dolly Parton and Tim Curry - Into the West

    David, Lisa, and Bryan light a candle for two icons lost just 48 hours apart. The first half celebrates Dolly Parton, from her childhood in Appalachian poverty through her breakout on the Porter Wagoner Show and into a career that stretched far beyond country music. The hosts trace her film roles in 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Steel Magnolias, her production company's surprising connection to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and a philanthropic legacy that includes the Imagination Library, COVID vaccine research funding, and wraparound services that cut her hometown's school dropout rate in half. After the break, the trio turns to Tim Curry, whose fearless portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cultural landmark for self-expression and nonconformity. The hosts explore his eclectic range from Legend and IT to Clue, Muppet Treasure Island, and three Tony-nominated Broadway roles, and reflect on how Rocky Horror created space for generations of nonconformists to gather, play, and express themselves freely. Community voices from the Lorehounds Discord share their own memories throughout, including the inevitable question: which Tim Curry role was your awakening? Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: intothewest@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

    Dolly Parton and Tim Curry - Into the West

  4. Aug 17

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) – MCUniverse

    Jean and Elysia dive into the characters, action, and moments that triggered tears in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the start of a new MCU Spider-Man trilogy that's currently setting box office records. (Comic-book comparisons, of course, included.) Stick around under after the credits for our reactions to the just-released X-Men casting and other Marvel news from D23! Marvel at D23: X-Men casting & VisionQuest / Doomsday trailers Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) – MCUniverse

  5. Aug 10

    Sam Neill - In memoriam - Into the West

    David, Lisa, and Bryan light a candle for Sam Neill, who passed away shortly after announcing he was cancer free following treatment for the blood cancer he was diagnosed with in 2022. In this shorter tribute episode, the trio traces Neill's journey from his Northern Irish birth through a childhood in New Zealand, where a stutter taught him to listen, to a 50-year career spanning 74 credits across film and television. From early breakthroughs in Sleeping Dogs and My Brilliant Career through iconic roles in The Hunt for Red October, Dead Calm, The Piano, and of course Jurassic Park, the hosts celebrate an actor who moved seamlessly from leading man to beloved character actor without ever disappearing. The episode also features reflections from the Lorehounds community, sharing their favorite Neill performances and memories of an actor universally remembered as warm, generous, and endlessly watchable. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: intothewest@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

    Sam Neill - In memoriam - Into the West

  6. Aug 7

    Supergirl (2026 DCUniverse) + Marvel & DC news!

    With DCU's Supergirl (2026) now available to watch at home, Jean and Elysia dive into the controversial film. After their spoiler-free (more positive than not) fresh takes (00:32:38), they talk through the on-screen action and the lore behind it (00:53:52). But, before that, they begin by checking in on recent Marvel news (00:02:15) – from a new T’Challa and Ghost Rider to the the Wonder Man heartbreak – plus the DC trailers (00:23:06) for the swiftly approaching Western scifi Noir take on Lanterns and October's body-horror appears-to-be-a-banger Clayface. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

    Supergirl (2026 DCUniverse) + Marvel & DC news!

  7. Jun 17

    Disclosure Day (2026) – Spielberg's alien empathy

    David and Elysia work through their own and the community's mixed-but-leaning-positive feelings about Steven Spielberg's new alien-focused movie Disclosure Day (currently in theaters). They get into the greatest cinematic moments, the cast and performance(s) they loved best, and (yes) the lore holes nagging at them after the fact – and why this film is worth seeing in theaters, and even if it engages the heart more than your critical thinking skills. Contact Us lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

    Disclosure Day (2026) – Spielberg's alien empathy

  8. Jun 11

    The Conversation (1974) - Gene Hackman - Into the West

    David, Lisa, and Bryan conclude their Gene Hackman coverage with a deep dive into The Conversation, Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 psychological thriller and the film chosen by community vote. The trio explores Gene Hackman's portrayal of Harry Caul, a surveillance expert whose paranoia, guilt, and isolation unravel him as he becomes convinced his latest recording may lead to a murder. The conversation covers the film's remarkable production history as Coppola's decade-long passion project made between the two Godfather films, its uncanny resonance with the Watergate scandal, and the contributions of editor and sound designer Walter Murch and composer David Shire, whose manipulated piano score mirrors Harry's own distorted perception of reality. From the iconic Union Square opening shot to the film's deliberately unresolved ambiguities, the hosts examine how a 50-year-old film about eavesdropping and the power of information remains strikingly relevant in an era of digital surveillance and post-truth uncertainty. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: intothewest@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

    The Conversation (1974) - Gene Hackman - Into the West
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