CineNation

CineNation
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The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.

  1. 10H AGO

    Arrival (2016)

    "There are days that define your story beyond your life." For Episode 399, Brandon and David are joined by Paige Klaniecki to continue CineNatin's series on Aliens with ARRIVAL. Listen as the trio discuss a screenwriter's determination to get the movie made, how it was pivotal shift in Denis Villeneuve's career, why Amy Adams got involved in the movie, how they created a "Dirty Sci-Fi" look for the film, how they incorporated linguistics into the film, why some believed Adams was snubbed at the Oscars, and so much more! Get your tickets today for our screening of William Friedkin's SORCERER at Landmark's Nuart Theatre on April 17th: https://tinyurl.com/sorcerer-nuart Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Sorcerer at the Nuart (00:00:00) Opening - Artemis II (00:00:37) Introducing Paige Klaniecki (00:02:48) Recap of the Alien Genre (00:03:18) Intro to Arrival (00:06:11) How Arrival Got to Production (00:12:15) Favorite Scenes (00:28:07) On Set Life - (01:01:47) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:10:52) What Worked and What Didn't (01:16:32) Film Facts (01:22:11) Awards (01:22:54) Final Questions on the Movie (01:28:52) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:35:57) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast Visit https://www.missionrejected.com to find out more about Mission: Rejected!

    1h 38m

  2. APR 9

    Men in Black (1997)

    "We live in secret, we exist in shadow." For Episode 398, Thomas and Brandon continue CineNation's series on Alien movies with the 1997 blockbuster MEN IN BLACK. Listen as they discuss how the story originated as a small comic book, which actors almost ended up in the film over Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, the rise of Will Smith, how Steven Spielberg got involved in the project, how Oscar-winning make-up artist Rick Baker created the film's memorable creature effects, what inspired Vincent D'Onofrio's performance, and so much more! Get your tickets today for our screening of William Friedkin's SORCERER at Landmark's Nuart Theatre on April 17th: https://tinyurl.com/sorcerer-nuart Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Sorcerer at the Nuart (00:00:00) Opening - Project Hail Mary (00:00:37) Recap of the Alien Genre (00:08:05) Intro to Men in Black (00:13:54) How Men in Black Got to Production (00:24:17) Favorite Scenes (00:38:31) On Set Life - (01:12:44) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:23:50) What Worked and What Didn't (01:36:06) Film Facts (01:44:49) Awards (01:52:03) Final Questions on the Movie (01:54:38) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:59:27) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

    2h 2m

  3. APR 2

    Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

    "I guess you've noticed something a little strange with Dad." For Episode 397, David and Brandon kick off CineNation's series on Alien movies with Steven Spielberg's classic film, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. Listen as they discuss Spielberg's early interest in UFOs, the numerous writers that attemped the story, which A-list actors turned the movie down, why the film ended up filming in Alabama, the troubles between the producers, what deal Spielberg made with two of his best friends, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Spielberg and High School Entertainment (00:00:10) Intro to the Alien Genre (00:09:51) Intro to Close Encounters of the Third Kind (00:15:52) How Close Encounters of the Third Kind Got to Production (00:21:38) Favorite Scenes (00:35:25) On Set Life - (01:14:29) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:20) What Worked and What Didn't (01:37:37) Film Facts (01:41:46) Awards (01:46:00) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:39) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:58:28) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

    1h 60m

  4. MAR 26

    Bottoms (2023)

    "Could the ugly, untalented gays please report to the principal's office?" For Episode 396, Thomas and Brandon close out CineNation's series on Teen Sex Comedies. Listen as they discuss their favorite modern take on the popular genre with 2023's BOTTOMS. Find out more about the movie as they discuss how Rachel Sennott and Emma Seligman came up with the idea, how Ayo Edebiri got involved in the movie, the process of casting the film, how the Catholic Church in New Orleans tried to stop the film, how NFL legend Marshawn Lynch ended up in the film, how test screenings changed the movie, how the SAG strike affected the film, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Richard Gere and Movie 43 (00:00:10) Recap of the Sex Comedy Genre (00:08:54) Intro to Bottoms (00:14:12) How Bottoms Got to Production (00:21:35) Favorite Scenes (00:38:52) On Set Life - (01:11:43) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:08) What Worked and What Didn't (01:23:39) Film Facts (01:31:41) Awards (01:34:44) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:02) Final Genre Questions (01:47:01) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:30) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

    1h 58m

  5. MAR 19

    American Pie (1999)

    "It's not a space shuttle launch, it's sex." For Episode 395, Brandon, Thomas, and David continue their series on Sex Comedies with the quinessential 90s film AMERICAN PIE. Listen as the trio discuss how screenwriter Adam Herz came up with the idea for the film, how the movie was fast tracked into production, which TV hearthrob was considered for the lead role, how the famous pie scene would up in the movie, why Eugene Levy was hesitate to star in the film, what critics felt about the film in the moment, how it inspired a massive franchise, and more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Boogie Nights - (00:00:10) Recap of the Sex Comedy Genre (00:05:01) Intro to American Pie (00:10:08) How American Pie Got to Production (00:19:12) Favorite Scenes (00:36:07) On Set Life - (01:21:42) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:28:13) What Worked and What Didn't (01:35:05) Film Facts (01:40:13) Awards (01:41:04) Final Questions on the Movie (01:50:58) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

    1h 51m

  6. MAR 12

    Risky Business (1983)

    "Time of your life, huh, kid?" For Episode 394, Brandon and Thomas continue CineNation's series on Sex Comedies with RISKY BUSINESS. Listen as they discuss Paul Brickman's time writing the script, how many future A-list stars auditioned for the role, how Tom Cruise landed the role, who had an affair on the set of the film, how Brickman and Cruise came up with the idea for the Bob Seger, why Sean Penn found himself on the set for several weeks, the fights during post-production regarding the ending, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Scream 4, Supernatural, and More (00:00:10) Recap of the Sex Comedy Genre (00:08:41) Intro to Risky Business (00:15:59) How Risky Business Got to Production (00:23:29) Favorite Scenes (00:46:56) On Set Life - (01:27:05) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:37:50) What Worked and What Didn't (01:44:04) Film Facts (01:46:03) Awards (01:47:20) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:26) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:57:17) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

    1h 58m

  7. MAR 5

    Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

    "Anyone can have sex." For Episode 393, David and Brandon start off CineNation's Sex Comedy series with one of the quintessential high school movies of the 1980s, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. Listen as they discuss Cameron Crowe going undercover at a high school, which director was originally up for the film, the massive casting sessions for the film, Sean Penn's wild method acting techniques on-set, how Amy Heckerling made changes to Crowe's original story, the process of getting the popular music for the film, why Universal executives were so against the project, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Neon and A24 (00:00:10) Intro to the Sex Comedy Genre (00:06:45) Intro to Fast Times at the Ridgemont High (00:13:34) How Fast Times at the Ridgemont High Got to Production (00:24:23) Favorite Scenes (00:51:14) On Set Life - (01:27:52) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:35:46) What Worked and What Didn't (01:46:55) Film Facts (01:51:41) Awards (01:54:23) Final Questions on the Movie (02:00:37) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:05:14) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

    2h 5m

  8. FEB 26

    Lost in Translation (2003)

    "I just don't know what I'm supposed to be." For Episode 392, Thomas and Brandon conclude CineNation's main series on Brief Encounters with Sofia Coppola's LOST IN TRANSLATION. Listen as they discuss Coppola's run-and-gun style approach to filming in Tokyo, what inspired her to make the movie, how Bill Murray got involved in the project, the difficulties of making an independent film, how the movie came a surprise hit, and more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Recent Passings - (00:00:10) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:12:51) Intro to Lost in Translation (00:17:21) How Lost in Translation Got to Production (00:27:44) Favorite Scenes (00:45:06) On Set Life - (01:23:34) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:28:13) What Worked and What Didn't (01:32:23) Film Facts (01:41:32) Awards (01:44:59) Final Questions on the Movie (01:49:20) Final Questions on the Genre (01:54:00) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:37) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

    1h 59m
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The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.

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  • Creator
    CineNation
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    408
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    CineNation

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