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The podcast where hosts Jason Peters and Ryan Seybold take films from the cinematic multiverse and discuss the hell out of 'em. Fun, thoughtful, whip-smart analysis with none of the usual pretense.

We also feature a unique comedy sketch in every episode that relates to a movie we just discussed!

Esoterica Cinema Jason Peters & Ryan Seybold

    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

The podcast where hosts Jason Peters and Ryan Seybold take films from the cinematic multiverse and discuss the hell out of 'em. Fun, thoughtful, whip-smart analysis with none of the usual pretense.

We also feature a unique comedy sketch in every episode that relates to a movie we just discussed!

    Oldboy aka Revenge is a Dish Best Not Served aka Episode 56

    Oldboy aka Revenge is a Dish Best Not Served aka Episode 56

    Jason and Ryan strap on their darkest sunglasses and hit the town in search of revenge in director Park Chan-Wook's 2003 action revenge thriller Oldboy.

    • 2 hr 10 min
    Earth Girls are Easy (5 Minute Review)

    Earth Girls are Easy (5 Minute Review)

    Join Jason as he, like, totally travels back to the 80's and affects his strongest valley girl accent with Julian Temple's sci-fi romantic musical Earth Girls are Easy, starring Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum.

    • 6 min
    Elephantitus Man (Comedy Sketch)

    Elephantitus Man (Comedy Sketch)

    This week's sketch is inspired by David Lynch's The Elephant Man.
    Written and Produced by Jason Peters. Performed by Jason Peters, Deborah Peters, and Ryan Seybold.

    • 2 min
    The Elephant Man aka Dignity's On Me, Friends aka Episode 55

    The Elephant Man aka Dignity's On Me, Friends aka Episode 55

    Jason & Ryan say yes to life, love, and dignity in 1980's heart-stirring drama The Elephant Man from director David Lynch and starring John Hurt. A beautiful movie about beautiful souls being beautiful. Watch this reaffirming film, then join us for smart, fun, in-depth analysis right here at Esoterica Cinema.

    • 2 hr 8 min
    The Menu (5 Minute Review)

    The Menu (5 Minute Review)

    Join Ryan as he peruses The Menu, the 2022 horror-comedy directed by Mark Mylod and starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes

    • 9 min
    Hushpuppie's Fishpunchery (Comedy Sketch)

    Hushpuppie's Fishpunchery (Comedy Sketch)

    This week's comedy sketch is inspired by Beasts of the Southern Wild, "Hushpuppie's Fishpunchery" Written and produced by Ryan Seybold, Performed by Jason Peters and Ryan Seybold.

    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

jedyvebdi ,

Needs More Listeners!

Out of all of the “indie” podcast I listen too, this one stands out. From audio quality down to the writing itself, you can tell this is being done on a high level. Keep it up guys!

D-McFry the Science Guy ,

Awesome show!

I love listening to this podcast. The hosts do a great job of discussing all things film in ways that are accessible and fun. Sounds great, produced well, and a fun time always, Esoterica Cinema is can’t miss podcast entertainment!

FiOSFailureinFL ,

Phenomenal Philm Pundits!

I’ve always been enamored by the film industry and felt that I have a keen understanding and grasp on storylines, themes, cinematography, etc., but these two cinephiles are not your prototypical film reviewers and definitely breakdown movies on another level! After giving Jason and Ryan a listen, their commentaries turned me onto films I may have never been interested in and/or ones that I had never even heard about prior to their podcast, all whilst making you laugh in the process! What stood out to me after listening to them is that not only are their decompositions of films analytical, critical and elaborate, but the fact that they are not pretentious in their reflection process adds a much needed depth to their podcast. Unlike a majority of film critics that are merely attempting to project their personal viewpoints onto their listeners as the only justifiable analyses of movies, Jason and Ryan come across as very humbled and seemingly get more enjoyment out of reviewing films versus merely just watching them, which keeps their listeners tuned in. Keep up the excellent reviews and I’ll keep listening and looking forward to your next episode!

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