The Cinematic Schematic

The Cinematropolis
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The Cinematic Schematic is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, analysis-driven conversations on genre, independent and classic films from thecinematropolis.com. Hosted by Caleb Masters, Laron Chapman, and a rotating cast of filmmakers, critics, and special guests, this podcast takes you through some of the most prominent themes and conversations occurring in cinema each month.

  1. 'Scarlet' | Bonus Mini-Review

    2D AGO

    'Scarlet' | Bonus Mini-Review

    Caleb Masters does a quick mini-review of Scarlet, the newest film from anime director Mamoru Hosoda ahead of its IMAX release The post Scarlet: Bonus Mini-Review appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    3 min
  2. 'Send Help' | Bonus Mini-Reviews

    4D AGO

    'Send Help' | Bonus Mini-Reviews

    In this special edition of The Cinematic Schematic, hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman share their individual, quick, off-the-cuff reactions to Sam Raimi's return to horror, Send Help. The post Send Help: Bonus Mini-Reviews appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    4 min
  3. '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Review with Adam Courtliff and Jada Merritt

    JAN 21

    '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Review with Adam Courtliff and Jada Merritt

    The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are rejoined by TikTok critic Adam Courtlif and Jada Merrit to review the second film in the 28 Years Later trilogy, The Bone Temple. The post ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Champions Compassion in the Bleakest World appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    1h 52m
  4. 2026 Sneak Peek Movie Trivia and Box Office Bets

    JAN 14

    2026 Sneak Peek Movie Trivia and Box Office Bets

    The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by Daniel Bokemper for our third annual sneak peek episode to give you a list of what movies to watch in 2026. The post Cinema Sneak Peek – New Movies to Watch in 2026 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    2h 7m
  5. The Cinematropolis Top 5 Movies of 2025

    JAN 7

    The Cinematropolis Top 5 Movies of 2025

    The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman conclude our 2025 coverage by counting down the top 5 films of the year after discussing the biggest news of last year with GoodTrash Media's Dalton Stuart. The panel also hands our honorary (or dubious) awards to commemorate the year at the cinema. The post The Cinematropolis Top 5 Films of 2025 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    2h 15m
  6. 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Review and Remembering Rob Reiner with Alexandra Bohannon and Chad Parizman

    12/24/2025

    'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Review and Remembering Rob Reiner with Alexandra Bohannon and Chad Parizman

    The Cinematic Schematic returns to Pandora! Hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are rejoined by LUXIERE's Alexandra Bohannon and Ader Communications's Chad Parizman to review James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash. The post ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Is Bombastic Spectacle With Disappointing Repetition – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    2h 14m
  7. 'Hamnet' Review and Netflix Bids on WB with Sunrise Tippeconnie

    12/17/2025

    'Hamnet' Review and Netflix Bids on WB with Sunrise Tippeconnie

    The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by deadCenter Film Festival director of programming, Sunrise Tippeconnie, to discuss the recent Netflix bid for Warner Bros. and before reviewing Chloé Zhao's, Hamnet. The post ‘Hamnet’ Explores Death, Grief, and How Communal Storytelling Heals – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    2h 14m
  8. ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Contemplates Revelation Over Reveal

    12/10/2025

    ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Contemplates Revelation Over Reveal

    The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review the third entry in Rian Johnson's Knives Out whodunnit series, Wake Up Dead Man. The post ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Contemplates Revelation Over Reveal appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

    1h 13m
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About

The Cinematic Schematic is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, analysis-driven conversations on genre, independent and classic films from thecinematropolis.com. Hosted by Caleb Masters, Laron Chapman, and a rotating cast of filmmakers, critics, and special guests, this podcast takes you through some of the most prominent themes and conversations occurring in cinema each month.

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  • Creator
    The Cinematropolis
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    255
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Cinematropolis
  • Show Website
    The Cinematic Schematic

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