CinemaChat Podcast w/Rob & Brent…and Reggie

Rob & Brent...and Reggie
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We know a lot about movies

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 598 - You Can See Everything

    NOTE: We go into full spoilers and I suggest you avoid spoilers before seeing it if you can...We give you about 10 minutes before we go into them. This week, we’re diving into You Can See Everything (2026), the fascinating documentary from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim that explores the bizarre and controversial world of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. We break down the film’s unconventional approach to documentary storytelling, its examination of truth and deception, and how it challenges our understanding of the people and events at the center of one of Silicon Valley’s most infamous scandals. We also dig into the filmmakers’ unusual methods, the film’s manipulation of perspective, and the blurred lines between reality, performance, and storytelling. How much can we really trust what we’re seeing, and what does the documentary reveal about the ways narratives are constructed? Plus, we discuss the film’s biggest surprises, its ethical questions, and whether its ambitious approach ultimately pays off. Topics include: Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, documentary ethics, truth versus perception, manipulation and deception, the power of language, constructed narratives, the rule of threes, filmmaking techniques, standout revelations, the ending, and our final verdicts. -- 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 598 - You Can See Everything

  2. Oct 26

    Episode 597 - Street Fighter (2026)

    This week, we’re stepping into the ring for Street Fighter, the 2026 big-screen adaptation of Capcom’s legendary fighting game franchise. We break down the film’s colorful cast of iconic characters, its over-the-top action, and whether this latest attempt to bring the beloved video game series to life delivers the kind of spectacle fans have been waiting for. We also get into the performances, fight choreography, humor, and how faithfully the movie captures the spirit of the games. Does Street Fighter embrace the franchise’s wonderfully ridiculous personality, or does it struggle to translate the arcade experience to the big screen? Plus, we compare it to previous adaptations and discuss whether this could be the beginning of a new movie franchise. Topics include: the ensemble cast, iconic characters and costumes, fight choreography, special moves and visual effects, video game accuracy, humor and tone, fan service and Easter eggs, comparisons to the 1994 film, standout fights, the ending, franchise potential, and our final verdicts. We also go back to an early covid Cutting Room Floor episode where we recasted the original Mortal Kombat before the 2021 movie came out. -- 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 597 - Street Fighter (2026)

  3. Oct 20

    Episode 596 - Exit 8 (Retro Review - The Platform)

    This week, we’re talking Exit 8 (2026), the Japanese psychological horror film based on the hit video game that turns an ordinary subway passageway into an increasingly unsettling nightmare. We break down the film’s deceptively simple premise, its eerie atmosphere, and how effectively it transforms the game’s repetitive, observation-based mechanics into a feature-length story. We also dig into the film’s use of psychological horror, its strange and disturbing anomalies, and the deeper meaning behind its seemingly endless corridors. Does Exit 8 manage to sustain its tension and mystery, or does the concept wear thin along the way? Plus, we discuss how well the movie works for audiences unfamiliar with the game. We also have a retro review that goes back to the COVID-19 pandemic. The April 2020 review of The Platform!   -- 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 596 - Exit 8 (Retro Review - The Platform)

  4. Oct 12

    Episode 595 - Digger

    This week, we’re digging into Digger (2026), the new film from director Alejandro G. Iñárritu starring Tom Cruise in a role that promises to be unlike anything we’ve seen from him before. We discuss the film’s unusual premise, Cruise’s performance, and how Iñárritu’s distinctive filmmaking style shapes this darkly comedic story about a powerful man trying to save humanity from a disaster of his own making. We start with a brief spoiler-free review and then (with warning) go into a spoiler zone. This movie is difficult to fairly discuss without talking about a shift that happens relatively early in the film. We also explore the movie’s blend of satire, absurdity, and drama, along with its ambitious themes and unconventional storytelling. Does Digger successfully balance its big ideas with its offbeat humor, and how does it compare to the previous work of both Cruise and Iñárritu? -- 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 595 - Digger

  5. Oct 6

    Episode 594 - Primetime

    This week, we’re talking Primetime (2026), the new thriller that takes us behind the scenes of television and into a world where ambition, celebrity, and obsession collide. We break down the film’s premise, the performances at the center of the story, and how effectively it builds tension as things begin to spiral out of control. We also get into the movie’s darker ideas about fame and entertainment, its biggest surprises, and whether the story delivers on its intriguing setup. What worked, what didn’t, and does Primetime have something meaningful to say about our fascination with the people—and personalities—we see on screen? Did Primetime work for us? Listen to find out! -- 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 594 - Primetime

  6. Sep 29

    Episode 593 - Resident Evil (2026)

    This week, we’re heading back to Raccoon City for Resident Evil (2026), the latest attempt to bring Capcom’s iconic survival-horror franchise to the big screen. We break down how the new film approaches the games, whether it captures their mix of horror, tension, and insanity, and how it distinguishes itself from the many Resident Evil adaptations that came before it. We also get into the scares, creatures, gore, action, and characters, along with the movie’s references and Easter eggs for longtime fans. Does this finally feel like the Resident Evil movie fans have been waiting for, or is the franchise still searching for the right formula? -- 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 593 - Resident Evil (2026)

  7. 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

  8. 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
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