Cinema So Far

Cinema So Far Podcast
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Cinema So Far is a TV and film podcast where a group of friends and rotating guests discuss their favorite TV shows and movies. We talk about everything we loved, hated, or didn’t quite get… because let’s face it, we aren’t film critics. Every episode of Cinema So Far is filled with plenty of laughs… and a few hot takes. Each episode focuses on a specific show, movie, or theme , with structured discussion points, trivia, and games that keep the energy fun and unpredictable. Guests share wild opinions and too-honest reviews of what they just watched.

  1. Oct 11

    Spider-Man, Stephen King, Resident Evil & Movie Games | Cinema So Far

    Does Resident Evil Have to Follow the Games? Five friends. Plenty of opinions. And a movie guessing game that’s harder than it looks. Cinema So Far kicks off its roundtable format with James, Sydney, Alex, Travis, and Kevin getting together to talk movies and TV—from Marvel fatigue and Stephen King adaptations to horror remakes that have us asking, “Do we really need another one?” The big debate: what does a video game adaptation actually owe the game? Using Zack Cregger’s approach to Resident Evil as our starting point, we discuss whether an adaptation needs familiar characters and storylines—or whether capturing the atmosphere and survival horror is enough. We also get into: • Narnia and The Dark Tower adaptation chatter. • Spider-Man, ScreenX, and immersive theater experiences. • Robert Downey Jr., Doctor Doom, and the MCU’s multiverse. • Carrie, American Psycho, and the limits of remaking classics. • Clayface and the potential for superhero body horror. • Our very different relationships with horror movies. • Silent Hill, Fallout, The Last of Us, Zelda, and Castlevania. To finish, we play “What the Frame?”: identify famous movies from progressively zoomed-out screenshots. Guess early for more points, second-guess everything, and see whether you can beat us. There’s a bonus movie quote challenge, too. Your turn: which video game adaptation got it right, and which movie should Hollywood never remake? Follow Cinema So Far wherever you listen, leave a review, and watch on YouTube to play along with the screenshot game. Content note: strong language and discussion of movie plot details. Upcoming-project and casting chatter may include speculation.

  2. Sep 25

    Resident Evil (2026) Review: Is This the Best One Yet?

    Is this finally the great Resident Evil movie fans have been waiting for? In this episode of Cinema So Far, James, Sydni, and Alex review Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil and debate the question dividing audiences: Is it a genuinely great Resident Evil adaptation—or simply a great horror-comedy set inside that universe? We compare the perspectives of longtime video-game fans and more casual viewers, discuss the movie’s surprising amount of comedy, and break down how its structure recreates the experience of playing a Resident Evil game. From limited ammunition and locked doors to the shotgun, diamond key, infected dogs, Umbrella Corporation, and other Easter eggs, we examine what the movie gets right about the franchise. We also discuss Austin Abrams’ unlikely hero, the movie’s practical effects, its biggest scares, and the ending that left us frustrated, impressed, and hoping for a sequel. Finally, we give our ratings and rank Resident Evil, Weapons, and Barbarian. Full spoilers for Resident Evil throughout this episode. In this episode: First reactions from longtime fans and casual viewersWhether the movie feels like Resident Evil or a parody of itZach Cregger’s horror-comedy styleAustin Abrams as an inexperienced, unconventional heroHow the movie becomes more recognizably Resident Evil as it progressesThe influence of The Thing, Die Hard, and video-game storytellingPractical effects, CGI, snow-covered sets, and falling zombiesOur theatrical experiences and audience reactionsThe movie’s best scares and jump scaresInfected dogs, fused bodies, tentacles, and biological weaponsVideo-game camera angles, weapons, keys, puzzles, and limited ammunitionEaster eggs for longtime franchise fansWhether Umbrella Corporation felt naturally incorporatedThe balance between horror, comedy, and tensionThe antidote and the movie’s divisive endingWhether the story leaves room for a sequelOur final ratingsRanking Resident Evil, Weapons, and BarbarianIf you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Wherever you listen, leaving a review helps the show more than you know. Let us know in the comments: Did Resident Evil work for you as an adaptation, and where does it rank among the franchise’s movies? That’s a wrap on this episode of Cinema So Far. #ResidentEvil #ResidentEvilMovie #ResidentEvil2026 #ZachCregger #AustinAbrams #HorrorMovies #HorrorComedy #VideoGameMovies #MovieReview #MoviePodcast #CinemaSoFar

  3. Sep 17

    Obsession Movie Review: Be Careful What You Wish For

    What happens when getting exactly what you wished for becomes a nightmare? In this episode of Cinema So Far, James, Sydni, and Travis dive into Obsession, Curry Barker’s twisted horror film about unrequited love, dangerous wishes, and the terrifying difference between loving someone and possessing them. We discuss our first reactions, the film’s low-budget success, Curry Barker’s rise from YouTube, and the performances that make the movie’s most uncomfortable moments work. Then we get into the biggest questions: Is Bear actually the villain? Is the real Nikki trapped inside “Wish Nikki”? What exactly happened during the bottle scene—and what does that brutal ending mean? We also compare the finished film with its original script, debate its plot holes and foreshadowing, and discuss why Obsession rewards a second viewing. Then Sydni puts us through a series of Obsession-inspired questions about dangerous wishes, current obsessions, impossible choices, and dating red flags. Full spoilers for Obsession throughout this episode. In this episode: How Obsession inspired Sydni to explore acting and writingCurry Barker and the That’s a Bad Idea YouTube channelOur first reactions and how the movie improves on a rewatchThe film’s cinematography, performances, scares, and dark humorWhy its themes of longing and codependency feel painfully relatableThe “nice guy” trope and whether Bear is the real villainIan’s role in everything that happensThe movie’s foreshadowing and hidden detailsReal Nikki versus Wish NikkiThe disturbing bottle sceneThe customer-service phone call and mysterious shopkeepersSarah’s shocking deathDifferences between the script and finished movieBreaking down the final wish and Nikki’s screamsWhat we would wish for—and how it could go horribly wrongWhat each host is currently obsessed withWould You Rather?Dating red flags and green flagsOur final ratings If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Wherever you listen, leaving a review helps the show more than you know. That’s a wrap on this episode of Cinema So Far. #Obsession #ObsessionMovie #CurryBarker #IndeNavarrette #MichaelJohnston #HorrorMovies #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview #MoviePodcast #EndingExplained #CinemaSoFar

  4. Aug 13

    House of the Dragon S3 Finale Breakdown | Rhaenyra Has Changed… (Episode 8 Review & Reaction)

    Tumbleton burns. Alliances collapse. Rhaenyra crosses a line. And somehow, Ulf manages to screw over EVERYONE. Welcome back to Cinema So Far, the podcast where good friends talk about great cinema. This week, James, Sydni, and Travis break down the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale — Episode 8, "The Treasons at Tumbleton." After an entire season of shifting alliances, political maneuvering, and dragons changing the balance of power, everything comes crashing together in an emotional, brutal, and genuinely unpredictable finale. As always, this is a spoiler-filled discussion of the TV series. We break down the episode, our reactions, theories, favorite moments, and where this massive cliffhanger could take us in Season 4. In this episode, we discuss: The Battle of Tumbleton and why the Winter Wolves absolutely stole the showOrmund Hightower finally getting what was coming to himDaemon changing his battle plan to avoid sacrificing innocent childrenThe brutal Daemon vs. Jon Roxton fight and Dark Sister vs. Orphan-MakerUlf going completely rogue and turning the battle into absolute chaosHugh's devastating discovery and what it could mean for his allegianceWhy Rhaenyra's transformation might be the biggest story of Season 3Rhaenyra's increasingly dangerous belief that she has been chosenBaela finally challenging RhaenyraMysaria being dismissed—and her final warning about RhaenyraAegon's return and his confrontation with AemondWhy Aemond's guilt may completely change his character going forwardAlys Rivers dropping a MASSIVE lore dump about Harrenhal, dragons, and the Children of the ForestHelaena's visions, her tapestry, and the heartbreaking way her story endsThe ominous final imagery surrounding RhaenyraThe huge unanswered questions we're taking into Season 4One of our biggest discussions this week is how dramatically the characters have changed. 🔥 Aegon's stock is going up while Rhaenyra's is absolutely plummeting. Rhaenyra spent much of this story trying to avoid becoming the kind of ruler everyone feared she would be. But after everything she's lost—and everything she's done to hold onto the throne—we may finally be watching her become exactly that. Meanwhile, Aegon somehow continues to become one of the most fascinating characters on the entire show. And then there's Ulf... Nobody planned for Ulf. 👇 Let us know in the comments: Has Rhaenyra officially become the villain? What did you think of The Treasons at Tumbleton? And after everything that happened this season... Who are you rooting for heading into Season 4? James, Sydni, and Travis all gave this finale a 5/5, and now comes the painful part: waiting to see what happens next. If you've been following our journey through Westeros, like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. We've covered House of the Dragon Seasons 1, 2 & 3, along with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and there's plenty more coming from Cinema So Far. 🎧 Also on the channel: Complete House of the Dragon episode coverageA Knight of the Seven KingdomsFalloutMovie & TV discussions⭐ Listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app? Leave us a 5-star review—it helps the show grow more than you know. And let us know what we should cover next! #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #TheTreasonsAtTumbleton #Tumbleton #CinemaSoFar #Season3Finale #TeamBlack #TeamGreen

  5. Aug 6

    House of the Dragon S3E7 Breakdown | Everything Is About to Change (Review & Reaction)

    One betrayal changes everything. One dragon changes the balance of power. And the Season 3 finale is almost here. Welcome back to Cinema So Far, the podcast where good friends talk about great cinema. This week, James, Sydni, and Travis break down House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 7, the penultimate episode of the season. With the endgame rapidly approaching, alliances are tested, loyalties begin to crack, and several characters make decisions that could permanently alter the fate of Westeros. As always, this is a spoiler-filled discussion of the TV series only. None of us have read Fire & Blood, so everything you're hearing comes from our first-time reactions, theories, and speculation based entirely on HBO's adaptation. In this episode, we discuss: The biggest twists and betrayals leading into the Season 3 finaleWhich characters gained the upper hand—and who may have just sealed their fateThe latest power struggle between Team Black and Team GreenDaemon, Rhaenyra, Alicent, Aemond, and Aegon's most important decisions yetThe dragons that could determine the outcome of the warNew alliances that caught us completely off guardOur favorite performances and standout scenesThe biggest surprises from Episode 7Our predictions for the Season 3 finaleWho we think survives... and who probably doesn'tWe also tackle one of the biggest questions coming out of this episode: 🔥 Has the war officially reached the point of no return? Every conversation, every betrayal, and every strategic move feels like it's building toward one explosive finale. If the writers stick the landing... Season 3 could become the best season of House of the Dragon yet. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What was the biggest shock of Episode 7? Who made the smartest move? And... What are your predictions for the Season 3 finale? If you're enjoying the journey, like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. We'll be back to break down the Season 3 finale, along with more conversations from across the world of Westeros. 🎧 Also on the channel: Complete House of the Dragon Seasons 1 & 2 recap seriesA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reviewsWeekly movie & TV discussions⭐ Listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app? We'd love a 5-star review—it helps us grow and reach more fantasy fans. #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #Season3 #Episode7 #CinemaSoFar #TeamBlack #TeamGreen

  6. Jul 30

    House of the Dragon S3E6 Breakdown | The Faceless Men Are Finally Here! (Review & Reaction)

    The Faceless Men finally arrive... and one of the biggest mysteries in the Game of Thrones universe takes center stage. Welcome back to Cinema So Far, the podcast where good friends talk about great cinema. This week, James, Sydni, and Travis reunite to break down House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 6 — "Faceless Men." With only two episodes remaining, the tension continues to build as old prophecies, political schemes, and shocking revelations push Westeros closer to all-out war. As always, this is a spoiler-filled discussion of the TV series only. None of us have read Fire & Blood, so everything you're hearing comes from our genuine reactions, theories, and speculation based solely on HBO's adaptation. In this episode, we discuss: The long-awaited introduction of the Faceless Men and what it could mean for the future of WesterosConnections between House of the Dragon and Game of ThronesOur favorite callbacks to the original seriesThe political maneuvering happening on both Team Black and Team GreenThe mystery surrounding the latest dragon eggs and whether they connect to Daenerys' dragonsAlicent, Rhaenyra, Daemon, Aegon, and Aemond's latest movesThe growing importance of Corlys Velaryon and AlanWhy every major character seems to be moving into position for the final episodesOur biggest theories heading into Episodes 7 and the Season 3 finaleFavorite moments, funniest scenes, and our overall episode ratingsOne of the biggest questions we tackle this week: 🔥 Are we finally seeing the foundation of one of the most iconic organizations in Game of Thrones lore? This episode may not have featured a massive dragon battle, but it expands the world of Westeros in fascinating ways while laying the groundwork for what promises to be an explosive finish to the season. If Episode 6 proved anything... The endgame has officially begun. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What was your favorite moment from "Faceless Men"? Do you think the dragon eggs we saw have a larger connection to Game of Thrones? And... What are your predictions for the final two episodes of Season 3? If you're enjoying the journey, like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. We'll be covering the rest of House of the Dragon Season 3, plus more discussions from across the world of Westeros. 🎧 Also on the channel: Complete House of the Dragon Seasons 1 & 2 recap seriesA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reviewsWeekly movie & TV discussions⭐ Listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app? We'd love a 5-star review—it really helps us grow and reach more fantasy fans. #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #FacelessMen #Season3 #CinemaSoFar #GameOfThrones #TeamBlack #TeamGreen

  7. Jul 27

    House of the Dragon S3E5 Breakdown | Every Piece Is Moving (Review & Reaction)

    No massive dragon battle this week... but don't mistake that for a slow episode. The board is officially set, and every move matters now. Welcome back to Cinema So Far, the podcast where good friends talk about great cinema. This week, James is joined once again by Travis and Paul as they break down House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5 — "Unbowed, Unbent." While this episode leans heavily into political intrigue over action, it's packed with major character moments, shifting alliances, hidden agendas, and the kind of conversations that make House of the Dragon so compelling. As always, this is a spoiler-filled discussion of the TV series only. None of us have read Fire & Blood, so everything you're hearing comes from our first-time reactions and theories based solely on HBO's adaptation. In this episode, we discuss: Why this might be one of the strongest dialogue-driven episodes of the seasonThe hidden agendas unfolding on both Team Black and Team GreenWhich characters are quietly positioning themselves for powerWhy it feels like every piece on the board is moving toward one massive confrontationOur predictions for the season's inevitable major battleThe political maneuvering that may prove more important than any dragon fightWhich characters are gaining momentum—and which ones are losing controlThe biggest surprises from Episode 5Our favorite scenes and standout performancesWhat we think Episode 6 has in storeOne of the biggest takeaways from this week's discussion: 🔥 Sometimes the most important episode isn't the one with the biggest battle—it's the one that sets up everything that's about to happen. This episode is all about strategy, alliances, and the calm before the storm. If our predictions are right, the payoff is going to be huge over the final stretch of the season. 👇 Let us know in the comments: Did you enjoy this slower, political episode, or were you hoping for more dragon action? And... Which character do you think is making the smartest moves right now? If you're enjoying the journey, like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. We're covering every episode of House of the Dragon Season 3 as they release, and we'll continue following the story all the way through the end of the series. 🎧 Also on the channel: Complete House of the Dragon Seasons 1 & 2 recap seriesA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reviewsWeekly movie & TV discussions⭐ Listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app? We'd love a 5-star review—it helps the show grow and reach more fellow fantasy fans. #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #UnbowedUnbent #Season3 #CinemaSoFar #TeamBlack #TeamGreen

  8. Jul 16

    House of the Dragon S3E4 Breakdown | A New Villain Takes Center Stage (Review & Reaction)

    The war pauses... but the tension keeps rising. And one new villain is quickly becoming impossible to ignore. Welcome back to Cinema So Far, the podcast where good friends talk about great cinema. This week, James is joined by Travis and special guest Paul (filling in for Sydni) as they break down House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 4 — "Tumbleton." After the explosive first half of the season, this episode shifts gears, focusing on political maneuvering, character development, and the calm before what feels like another massive storm. As always, this is a spoiler-filled discussion of the TV series only. None of us have read Fire & Blood, so everything you're hearing comes from our perspective as fans following HBO's adaptation. In this episode, we discuss: Whether "Tumbleton" is setting up the biggest episodes still to comeOur thoughts on Lord Ormund Hightower and why he's becoming one of the season's most intriguing villainsAegon's humiliating new reality and just how far the fallen king has fallenLarys Strong's survival instincts and why he's always playing the long gameDaemon's return to the Eyrie and his growing relationship with RhaenaSheepstealer's future and why Daemon makes a surprising decisionRhaenyra's struggles adjusting to life on the Iron ThroneCorlys Velaryon's legacy and Alan's growing importanceThe mystery surrounding Aemond's disappearanceOur favorite moments, biggest surprises, and predictions for Episode 5We also dive into one of the biggest debates from the episode: 🔥 Is Rhaenyra starting to lose confidence... or is she simply realizing how impossible it is to rule during wartime? While Episode 4 isn't packed with massive dragon battles, it's full of the political chess moves and character moments that make House of the Dragon so compelling. Every conversation in this episode feels like it's setting the stage for something much bigger. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What did you think of "Tumbleton"? Did you enjoy the slower, character-focused episode, or were you hoping for more action? And... Who's becoming your favorite character this season? If you're enjoying the journey, like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. We'll be covering every episode of House of the Dragon Season 3 as they release, plus more discussions from the world of Westeros. 🎧 Also on the channel: Complete House of the Dragon Seasons 1 & 2 recap seriesA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reviewsWeekly movie & TV discussions⭐ Listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app? We'd love a 5-star review—it helps the show grow and reach more fantasy fans. #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #Tumbleton #Season3 #CinemaSoFar #TeamBlack #TeamGreen

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Cinema So Far is a TV and film podcast where a group of friends and rotating guests discuss their favorite TV shows and movies. We talk about everything we loved, hated, or didn’t quite get… because let’s face it, we aren’t film critics. Every episode of Cinema So Far is filled with plenty of laughs… and a few hot takes. Each episode focuses on a specific show, movie, or theme , with structured discussion points, trivia, and games that keep the energy fun and unpredictable. Guests share wild opinions and too-honest reviews of what they just watched.

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    Cinema So Far Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
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