CinemaChat Podcast w/Rob & Brent…and Reggie

Rob & Brent...and Reggie

We know a lot about movies

  1. Sep 21

    Episode 592 - Hope

    This week, we’re talking Hope (2026). A sci-fi thriller that takes an unsettling premise and uses it to explore some much bigger questions. We break down the film’s strange and ambitious story, the performances at its center, and how effectively it balances its mystery with the emotional side of the movie. We also get into the film’s biggest surprises, its themes and ideas, and what we made of the choices it makes as the full picture starts to come together. Does Hope deliver on its intriguing setup, and where does it land among this year’s more ambitious science-fiction releases? Stay tuned after the show for our Retro Review of the week. We take you back to 2017 when we reviewed the 2003 movie "Oldboy". -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolm Rob @Robbap3 Reggie @Hiddanas Dawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request.  If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

    Episode 592 - Hope
  2. Sep 14

    Episode 591 - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

    This week, we’re heading back to a galaxy far, far away for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026). Din Djarin and Grogu make the jump from the small screen to the big screen, and we’re breaking down whether their first theatrical adventure feels worthy of the move. We discuss how the movie builds on The Mandalorian, the chemistry between Mando and Grogu, the action and spectacle, and how well the story works for both longtime fans and viewers who may not have kept up with every Disney+ series. Plus, we get into the cameos, connections to the larger Star Wars universe, and what the movie could mean for the franchise moving forward. Our Retro Rewind this week is an old Cutting Room Floor where we recast the original Star Wars back in 2021. Enjoy! -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolm Rob @Robbap3 Reggie @Hiddanas Dawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request.  If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

    Episode 591 - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
  3. Aug 25

    Episode 588 - The Last House (Retro Review - Signs)

    This week, we’re diving into Netflix’s The Last House (2026), a tense thriller that turns a seemingly ordinary situation into something much darker. We break down the film’s setup, its escalating sense of danger, and whether the mystery at the center of the story ultimately delivers. We also get into the performances, the movie’s biggest twists, the choices that had us questioning the characters, and how well the ending pays off everything that came before it. Plus, we discuss where The Last House fits among Netflix’s recent run of thrillers and whether it’s one worth seeking out. We also take you back to the first year of Cutting Room Floor for a review of Signs with Jonathan and Reggie! -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolm Rob @Robbap3 Reggie @Hiddanas Dawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request.  If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

    Episode 588 - The Last House (Retro Review - Signs)
  4. Aug 17

    Episode 587 - The Invite (Retro Review - One Night in Miami)

    This week on CinemaChat, we’re reviewing The Invite (2026), the new comedy that turns an innocent dinner invitation into an increasingly uncomfortable night between friends. We break down the film’s awkward humor, escalating tension, and the way one evening manages to expose quite a bit about the people sitting around the table. We also talk about the cast and chemistry, which jokes land best, how well the movie balances comedy with relationship drama, and whether The Invite has enough going on beyond its central premise to make the night worth attending. Does The Invite live up to the hype of being "The Funniest Film of the Year"? Listen to find out... We also have a RETRO REVIEW this week. We take you back to a review we did around the pandemic days of another small-cast, small location story, One Night in Miami that we recorded back in 2021. -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolm Rob @Robbap3 Reggie @Hiddanas Dawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request.  If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

    Episode 587 - The Invite (Retro Review - One Night in Miami)
  5. Aug 11

    Episode 586 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day

    This week on CinemaChat Podcast, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back as we review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). After years of anticipation and endless fan speculation, Peter Parker returns for a fresh chapter in the MCU. We discuss whether the film successfully builds on the emotional ending of No Way Home, introduces a compelling new direction for the character, and delivers the web-slinging action fans have been waiting for. We also break down the performances, standout action sequences, surprises, and how Brand New Day fits into the larger Marvel landscape. Is this the reset Spider-Man needed, or does it struggle to find its footing after one of the franchise's biggest highs? Join us as we give our full thoughts and final ratings. -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolm Rob @Robbap3 Reggie @Hiddanas Dawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request.  If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

    Episode 586 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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