Cinema Role: The Movie Podcast that Lets the Dice Decide

Jacob Balson
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Welcome to Cinema Role, the podcast where we let the dice decide! Each episode, we roll dice to choose a movie, how we watch it, and to drive our discussion! Cinema Role was born out of a podcast idea that was very different from where we landed, though that tends to be how we do things when we get together. Fish randomly asked, “You know what would be fun?” and as we talked about it, we realized that we could maybe pull it off. So we came up with the name, found an idea that resonated with both of us, and worked hard to figure out a plan for a podcast that would be fun, different, and maybe just a little silly. Kind of like us! We hope you enjoy it too!

Episodes

  1. Jul 21

    Kill Bill Vol. 1

    In this episode, Fish & Squid roll with the Bride as she takes out the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad in Kill Bill. So put on your yellow tracksuit, grab your favorite samurai sword, and wiggle your big toe while they talk about the Fashion & Cinematography in this Tarantino hit. Wait for the end of this mega episode to hear what animated feature the dice decided our intrepid duo will put their minds to next! Warning: Spoilers for Kill Bill Vol. 1 within A little about Kaboom Cereal: https://www.mrbreakfast.com/cereal_detail.asp?id=211 10 Grossest Ankle Injuries: https://littleredhorror.wordpress.com/2019/03/04/the-10-grossest-ankle-injuries-in-horror-movies/ Lucy Liu “Dragon Lady” Article: https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/lucy-liu-teen-vogue-kill-bill-asian-stereotype-1234634720/ Vonage Commercial with Woo Hoo song: https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/lucy-liu-teen-vogue-kill-bill-asian-stereotype-1234634720/ Missy Elliott - I'm Really Hot [Official Music Video]: https://youtu.be/nYExg7T-MCM Lady Gaga - Telephone ft. Beyoncé (Official Music Video) ft. Beyoncé: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVBsypHzF3U White Jacket Notes: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/97478 Likely the actual jacket https://www.jacketsmasters.com/product/kill-bill-elle-driver-trench-coat A relatively affordable version available to buy Vogue Article from 2023: https://www.vogue.com/article/kill-bill-vol-i-20th-anniversary Steven Spielberg vs Alfred Hitchcock. Epic Rap Battles of History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wYtG7aQTHA Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixabay.

    Kill Bill Vol. 1

  2. Jun 24

    Glengarry Glen Ross

    The dice have divided Fish and Squid on their ratings for 1992’s Glengarry Glen Ross! Have a sit and listen as they discuss this toxic, but well-crafted, look at the lives of real estate salesmen. Don’t forget to listen at the end as the dice decide our next film, moving from wordplay to swordplay that really fits the bill. Warning: Spoilers for Glengarry Glen Ross within. Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixabay.

    Glengarry Glen Ross

  3. Jun 9

    Do the Right Thing

    The dice decided to have Fish and Squid dive into Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing for this episode. Grab a slice of pizza and settle in as they discuss casting and dialogue. If you make it to the end, you deserve a cup of joe, because coffee is for closers. Warning: Spoilers for Do the Right Thing within. Links: A couple articles on “you all look the same to me”: https://time.com/archive/7143400/they-all-look-the-same-how-racism-works-neurologically/ https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2019/07/04/you-all-look-alike-me-hard-wired-us Italian immigrants viewed as second-class citizens in the US: https://www.lagazzettaitaliana.com/history-culture/9366-early-italian-immigrants-were-second-class-citizens Jon Stewart’s Hot Pizza Take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kszlE1ZIhWs Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixabay.

    Do the Right Thing

  4. May 26

    CODA

    Roll with Fish and Squid into their discussion of 2021’s Apple TV hit CODA. Listen as Squid quizzes Fish and Fish covers the movie’s marketing efforts. Make a good decision and stay tuned for the end to see what movie we’re watching next! Warning: Spoilers for CODA within. Links: CODA Quiz by Squid: https://cinemarole.com/coda-quiz-by-squid The Official Trailer for CODA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pmfrE1YL4I Apple Music Instagram Post, Playlist Curated by Deaf People, part of the marketing campaign for CODA: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUDJLNzJ4e4/ A Playlist Curated by Deaf People on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/a-playlist-curated-by-deaf-people/pl.305cc59fbf00447a9c01f75fabfa4485 Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixabay.

    CODA

  5. May 12

    Easy A

    Rumor has it Squid hadn’t seen Easy A before the dice decided on it for this episode. Roll on in as Fish and Squid talk about Fashion and Cinematography in this 2010 high school comedy. They hope the discussion helps you see Olive’s situation from both sides, now. Warning: Spoilers for Easy A within. Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixabay.

    Easy A

  6. Apr 28

    Bridget Jones's Diary

    April 28, 2026. Today I rolled with Fish and Squid for their episode about Bridget Jones’s Diary. Their coverage of Cinematography and Color Theory went into great detail, blue soup and all. I enjoyed this episode, easily giving it an A, (unlike Mark’s ugly reindeer sweater). Warning: Spoilers for Bridget Jones’s Diary within. Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixabay.

    Bridget Jones's Diary

  7. Apr 14

    Honey, I Blew Up The Kid

    Roll with Fish and Squid as they watch and talk about 1992’s Honey, I Blew Up The Kid. Listen to Fish take a crack at Practical and Special Effects while Squid nerds out with Technology and Science (a perfect roll for this movie). Stick around to the end to see what the next entry is as we Let the Dice Decide! Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixabay. Warning: Spoilers for Honey, I Blew Up The Kid within. Links: Mr. Rogers Song: https://www.misterrogers.org/videos/your-growing/ Solar Power: https://www.solar.com/learn/how-do-solar-panels-work/ Hydrogen Removal System: https://www.chemicalproductsokc.com/sulfurtrap-h2s-removal-gas/ Electromagnetic Flux: https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/University_Physics/Physics_(Boundless)/22%3A_Induction_AC_Circuits_and_Electrical_Technologies/22.1%3A_Magnetic_Flux_Induction_and_Faradays_Law Lotus Elan: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a46317027/1991-lotus-elan-archive-test/ https://www.lotuscars.com/en-GB/lotus-story/road-cars/elan-type-100 https://silodrome.com/lotus-elan-m100/ https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/convertibles Rick Moranis: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/rick-moranis-left-hollywood-spaceballs Indiana Jones: https://indianajones.fandom.com/wiki/9906753

    Honey, I Blew Up The Kid

  8. Mar 31

    V For Vendetta

    Venture into the viewing of V for Vendetta by your very veridian hosts, Fish and Squid. Verily, both vouchsafed to the visual vibrancy of this video’s Color Theory, as validated by the variable dice. They vow to keep vigilant as the podcast blows up, and vocalize a valuation to veto sharing this verbiage with the kid(s). Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx, Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, and Inspiration by Pavetraxx, all from Pixabay. Warning: Spoilers for V for Vendetta within.

    V For Vendetta

  9. Mar 31

    Meet your Hosts

    Jump in with your favorite new podcast hosts, Fish and Squid! These two old friends let the dice decide as they roll through a list of 20 questions and share their thoughts on movies, actors, snacks, and all things cinema. Hopefully none of their answers make you hold a vendetta against them! Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixabay.

    Meet your Hosts

  10. Season 1 Trailer

    Introducing Cinema Role: The Movie Podcast that Lets the Dice Decide

    Roll the dice with Cinema Role, a new podcast where we let the dice decide what happens. Your hosts, Fish and Squid, cover one movie each episode, diving deep on the details and discussing specific topics such as cinematography, fashion, color theory, quizzes, and more. Check out cinemarole.com for the full movie list and more information. Music is Blockbuster Cinematic Action Trailer by Audioknap and Inspiration by Pavetraxx, both from Pixabay.

    Introducing Cinema Role: The Movie Podcast that Lets the Dice Decide

Trailer

About

Welcome to Cinema Role, the podcast where we let the dice decide! Each episode, we roll dice to choose a movie, how we watch it, and to drive our discussion! Cinema Role was born out of a podcast idea that was very different from where we landed, though that tends to be how we do things when we get together. Fish randomly asked, “You know what would be fun?” and as we talked about it, we realized that we could maybe pull it off. So we came up with the name, found an idea that resonated with both of us, and worked hard to figure out a plan for a podcast that would be fun, different, and maybe just a little silly. Kind of like us! We hope you enjoy it too!

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