Cinema Decon

Sidereal Media Group | Stephen Epley
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Cinema Decon

Deconstructing and Overthinking the Movies of our Younger Years.

  1. Bracket Reveal - 1970's - Best Movie of the Decade

    4 DAYS AGO

    Bracket Reveal - 1970's - Best Movie of the Decade

    Welcome back to Cinema Decon, where we dive deep into the cinematic treasures of younger years. In this episode, we're turning back the clock to the groovy, groundbreaking era of the 1970s. Join our elite group of film historians, as we unveil our much-anticipated Best Movie of the Decade-1970s.In this episode you will find:Bracket Reveal: We'll introduce the films competing in our unique bracket-style tournament. From the classic "The Godfather" to the cult favorite "Rocky Horror Picture Show," we've selected the essential Top 64 films that defined a decade. Our panel will discuss initial seeds and matchups, giving you a taste of the passionate arguments to come as we narrow down the best of the best.Cultural Context: Discover how these movies were not just entertainment but a mirror reflecting the social, political, and cultural upheavals of the '70s. We'll discuss how films like "Saturday Night Fever" and "A Clockwork Orange" captured the zeitgeist.Cinematic Innovations: We'll explore the technical advancements and artistic risks that filmmakers took. Like the dolly zoom in "Jaws" or the groundbreaking special effects in "Star Wars."Listener Engagement: We want to hear from you! Share your favorite '70s film and why it should win our bracket. We'll feature some of your thoughts in our upcoming episodes.See the full bracket and create your own predictions here:https://challonge.com/BestMovieOfThe1970s So, plug in your headphones, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a nostalgic journey through one of cinema's most revolutionary decades. Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or just love a good movie chat, this episode of Cinema Decon is your ticket to the past.Submit your questions to Cinema Decon and our panel will answer them on-air:https://bit.ly/CinemaDeconQuestionsTune in, share your thoughts with #CinemaDecon70s, and let's celebrate the movies that changed the game. X: https://x.com/CinemaDecon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemadecon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemadeconwww.cinemadecon.com Check out our sister-podcast, Music Rewindhttps://go.pddr.app/MusicRewindPodcastSteve is also a rotating co-host of the Thrash n' Treasure Podcasthttps://spoti.fi/4gXNxIu A Podcast From The Sidereal Media Groupwww.siderealmediagroup.com#moviepodcast #movie #filmpodcast #film #1970smovies #podcast #podcastepisode

    1h 15m
  2. Trailer: Best Movie of The 1970s - A Cinema Decon Bracket Tournament

    JAN 11

    Trailer: Best Movie of The 1970s - A Cinema Decon Bracket Tournament

    Kicking off in February 2025, embark on a cinematic journey with us as we crown the best movie of each decade, beginning with the iconic 1970s. Our panel of elite film historians has meticulously curated a monumental 64-film bracket, pitting each cinematic masterpiece against another in a thrilling head-to-head battle. Discover which film will claim the title of the supreme '70s classic. Stay tuned for an unforgettable movie experience and go to www.cinemadecon.com for more details and updates.

    2 min
  3. Quadrophenia (1979) - Crossover Episode with the Music Rewind Podcast

    08/05/2024 · BONUS

    Quadrophenia (1979) - Crossover Episode with the Music Rewind Podcast

    Hello, listeners! Steve here from Cinema Decon. If you've been following us on our social media channels, you know that the show is currently on an indefinite hiatus. While there are no new episodes on the horizon, there's always a chance we might bring it back someday.In the meantime, I'm excited to share an epic crossover episode from my other show, the award-nominated Music Rewind. Join me and The Who superfan Luke Bouris as we dive deep into the legendary 1973 album Quadrophenia and its 1979 film adaptation. This is a must-listen for fans of classic rock and cinematic history. Enjoy this deep dive into one of the most iconic albums and films of all time!--------Music Rewind welcomes returning guest Luke Bouris to discuss the classic album and movie Quadrophenia by The Who.Album: QuadropheniaArtist: The WhoYear: 1973Movie: QuadropheniaYear: 1979Director: Franc Roddam--------Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/musicrewind--------Useful Links for Music RewindMusic Rewind: All Episodes - https://bit.ly/Music_Rewind  Music Rewind Blog - Show Notes and Transcripts: https://bit.ly/MusicRewind_Transcripts Music Rewind Selects: A playlist of select tracks from albums covered on the show. - https://bit.ly/MusicRewindSelects  Music Rewind Website: Homepage and Info about the show. - https://bit.ly/Music_Rewind  Music Rewind Patreon Early access to future episodes - https://bit.ly/MusicRewindPatreon Discover our sister podcast, Cinema Decon, deconstructing the movies of the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. www.cinemadecon.com--------Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/musicrewind    --------“No ownership of music material. All credits go to its rightful owner. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair Use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners, no copyright infringement intended.” #music #podcast #musicpodcast #TheWho #Quadrophenia #movies

    1h 51m
  4. Re-Release: Wet Hot American Summer (2001) - Movie Review and Analysis

    05/06/2024

    Re-Release: Wet Hot American Summer (2001) - Movie Review and Analysis

    Welcome back to Cinema Decon. As our loyal listeners know, we’ve been on a bit of a hiatus lately. Your hosts have been navigating the real world scheduling challenges of work, family and even a national broadway tour. Check out our socials for those details. But good news though! We are coming together soon to bring you a new batch of Cinema Decon reviews and we thank you all for sticking by us. For this episode, we’re bringing back an old favorite that some listeners may have missed. It is our 4th episode, where the nerves had faded and we started to really have fun with the show. So anyway, check out this re-release of our review of the 2001 cult classic Wet Hot American Summer, and be on the lookout for more Cinema Decon coming soon. Visit our website to see The List: www.cinemadecon.comVisit our sister-podcast: www.musicrewindpodcast.comSupport With Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemadecon Please leave a review wherever you listen to help the show.IG: https://www.instagram.com/cinemadecon/X: https://twitter.com/CinemaDecon Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemadeconYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@cinemadecon

    1h 20m
  5. Introducing - Music Rewind - Metallica: Master of Puppets with guest Rick Hanson

    01/23/2023 · BONUS

    Introducing - Music Rewind - Metallica: Master of Puppets with guest Rick Hanson

    Hello, listeners! Steve here, one-half of Cinema Decon. While we're on a short hiatus from recording, I wanted to take a moment to shamelessly plug another amazing podcast from the Sidereal Media Group—Music Rewind. As the host of Music Rewind, I invite special guests to discuss musical albums that hold a special place in their hearts.Seasons 1 and 2 are fully available and have even been nominated for a People’s Choice Award for Best Music Podcast. We've just kicked off Season 3 with an exciting episode featuring Metallica's Master of Puppets. We hope you'll enjoy it as you wait for the next episode of Cinema Decon.Please follow and subscribe to Music Rewind for more incredible music discussions. Thank you for listening, and you'll hear from us again soon!-----------Join us for the Season 3 premiere where Music Rewind welcomes guest Rick Hanson to delve into Metallica’s legendary album, Master of Puppets.Discover how this transformative album helped a young man from Wisconsin navigate challenging times and shaped his lifelong musical journey. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the impact and legacy of one of metal’s greatest albums.Season 3 — Episode 1Album: Master of PuppetsArtist: MetallicaYear: 1986-------------------------------------------------Want to start your own podcast? Music Rewind and Podbean can help. https://www.podbean.com/sidereal  -------------------------------------------------Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/musicrewind  -------------------------------------------------Useful Links for Music RewindMusic Rewind: All Episodes - https://www.musicrewindpodcast.com/listenMusic Rewind Treasure Hunt - https://bit.ly/MixCD_Treasure_Hunt Music Rewind Selects: A playlist of select tracks from albums covered on the show. - https://bit.ly/MusicRewindSelects   Music Rewind Patreon Early access to future episodes - https://bit.ly/MusicRewindPatreon Discover our sister podcast, Cinema Decon, deconstructing the movies of the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. www.cinemadecon.com -------------------------------------------------Intro Music by Bryce Evans:  @bryceevansmusic on Instagram-------------------------------------------------“No ownership of music material. All credits go to its rightful owner. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair Use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners, no copyright infringement intended.”#music #podcast #musicpodcast #metallica #masterofpuppets #jameshatfield #larsulrich #kirkhammett #cliffburton #vinyl #vinylcommunity #strangerthings #metal

    1h 37m
  6. Predator 2 (1990) - Movie Review, Analysis, and Deconstruction

    10/04/2022

    Predator 2 (1990) - Movie Review, Analysis, and Deconstruction

    Predator 2 (1990) - Movie Review, Analysis and DeconstructionJoin Aaron and Steve, along with special guest Jamaal Milton, as they dive into the 1990 sequel Predator 2, the film that continues the iconic Predator franchise. This episode explores the high-stakes action as Danny Glover, portraying the most elite police officer in Los Angeles, faces off against ruthless Colombian and Jamaican drug cartels. But the real challenge comes when he encounters an arrogant alien predator intent on defeating his prey in the most elaborate ways possible.In this intense showdown of Predator 2: Danny Glover vs. Gary Busey, the trio breaks down the film's thrilling moments, its place in the Predator series, and its impact on the action genre. Don't miss this exciting episode that delves into one of the most unforgettable sci-fi action films of the 90s!Movie: Predator 2Directed by Stephen HopkinsStarring: Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades and Maria Conchita AlonsoWith special guest Demetrius Jamaal Milton of DCBAudio360, @dcbaudio360 on InstagramWho is in charge of keeping track of stray LAPD badges and guns?Why does Jerry know nothing of the LA crime scene? Who is the father of Leona’s kid???? These questions and more on this episode of Cinema Decon.—--------------Visit our website to see The List: https://www.cinemadecon.com/ Our sister podcast, Music Rewind: http://listen.musicrewindpodcast.com Request a movie with our Cut-In-Line Movie Request: https://bit.ly/Cut_In_Line Support us on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemadecon Please leave an Apple Podcast or Spotify Review to help the show:https://bit.ly/CinemaDecon Theme Song: Rock Till Dawn by The Caffeine Creek BandA Podcast from the Sidereal Media Group: http://siderealmediagroup.com #Predator2 #podcast #movies #moviepodcast #dannyglover #garybusey #billpaxton  #PodNation #predator #losangeles #moviereview #film #filmreview #action #horror #predator2movie #moviememories #nostalgia #kingwillie

    2h 54m
  7. Predator (1987) - Movie Review, Analysis and Deconstruction

    07/21/2022

    Predator (1987) - Movie Review, Analysis and Deconstruction

    Predator (1987) - Movie Review, Analysis and DeconstructionAaron and Steve discuss the 1987 film that kicked off a never-ending franchise, Predator. A highly lethal team of special operations soldiers are duped by the CIA into roaming the jungles of Central America. Unbeknownst to them but knownst to us, they are being watched by a hunter from another planet who proceeds to shoot ducks in a barrel until he comes face to face with the Governator.  Movie: PredatorDirector: John McTiernanStarring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, and Shane BlackWhy in the world did they include that opening alien landing scene?What is the best pussy joke from Hawkins? When will Carl Weathers or Bill Duke run for Governor? These questions and more on this week’s Cinema Decon.—--------------Visit our website to see The List: www.cinemadecon.comOur sister podcast, Music Rewind: https://bit.ly/musicrewind Request a movie with our Cut-In-Line Movie Request: https://tinyurl.com/9y94peww Support With Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemadecon Please leave an Apple Podcast or Spotify Review to help the show:https://link.chtbl.com/CinemaDeconDirect Theme Song: Rock Till Dawn by The Caffeine Creek BandA Podcast from the Sidereal Media Group: https://bit.ly/Sidereal_Media_Group

    1h 31m
  8. The Last Boy Scout (1991) - Movie Review, Analysis, and Deconstruction

    06/01/2022

    The Last Boy Scout (1991) - Movie Review, Analysis, and Deconstruction

    The Last Boy Scout (1991) - Movie Review and AnalysisAaron and Steve discuss the 1991 film The Last Boy Scout. A depressed private investigator and a disgraced football player team up with a stripper and a mentally challenged child to stop the world from betting on sports games.Today’s movie is the 1991 film The Last Boy Scout.-Directed by Tony Scott-Written by Shane Black-Starring: Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Taylor Negron and Halle BerryHow many frame jobs can be forgotten in one movie?What is up with parking at the LA Coliseum? Is Friday night a great night for football?  These questions and more on this week’s Cinema Decon.Visit our website to see The List: www.cinemadecon.comOur sister podcast, Music Rewind: https://bit.ly/musicrewind Request a move with our Cut-In-Line Movie Request: https://tinyurl.com/9y94peww Support With Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemadecon Please leave an Apple Podcast or Spotify Review to help the showTheme Song: Rock Till Dawn by The Caffeine Creek BandA Podcast from the Sidereal Media Group#TheLastBoyScout #BruceWillis #DamonWayans #TaylorNegron #HalleBerry #football #gambling #90smovies

    1h 30m
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Deconstructing and Overthinking the Movies of our Younger Years.

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  • Creator
    Sidereal Media Group | Stephen Epley
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
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    © Copyright 2025 Sidereal Media Group | Stephen Epley
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