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Writer/director Kevin Smith fans celebrate! In this special bonus episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we sit down with one of Oklahoma City's great comic duos, The Martin Duprass, to talk about their fan remake of Dogma, and how they approached making their version of the movie, DawgMuh: As We Remember It, entirely from memory. 



It is fair to say that Dogma(1999) is one of writer/director Kevin Smith's most beloved movies by his fans. It not only features an all-star cast composed of Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Salma Hayek, Alan Rickman, Jason Lee, and many others, but it explores a familiar topic of Smith's following: zealotry. Unfortunately, the film has been unavailable on streaming or bluray/4K bluray for several years due to a rights ownership issue with the producers, Bob and Harvey Weinstein. 



Despite various protests and offers from Smith to obtain the streaming and physical media rights from the Weinstens, the duo “scoffed” at the idea. Smith went on to say "My movie about angels is owned by the devil himself."



The Martin Duprass, AKA Oklahoma City's Lauren Thomas-Martin, and Jeremy Martin discovered the accessibility challenges over dinner with a friend, Jacob Threadgill, and his wife, which sparked creative inspiration. Since the film is not accessible, what if we remade the movie? And since there is no easy way to watch the film, what if we remade it based on how we remember it?



That is how DawgMuh: As We Remember It was born. 



In this exclusive episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we talk with Martin Duprass about how they adapted their idea to the page from memory and recruited several of OKC's most applauded comedians to join the cast of their fan remake.



Listen to their story.

team and buckle up for kidnapping a movie review because, in today's episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we're covering the latest film from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett(AKA "Radio Silence"), Abigail.



Guest Ballerinas, or More Than Meets The Eye?



To prepare for the heist, we're joined by a pair of highly skilled and unlikely returning guest hosts. deadCenter Film Festival director of programming, Sunrise Tippeconnie, and Brock Lay rejoin the show to weigh in on Radio Silence's follow-up to Scream and Scream VI, Abigail.



Left to Right: Sunrise Tippeconnie, Laron Chapman, Brock Lay, and Caleb Masters



Ice-Breaker: Assembling the Perfect Kidnapping Squad



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To break the ice for today's conversation, much like in Abigail, we are putting together our own teams.



Prompt: You’re putting together a squad of criminals to kidnap the child of a billionaire. You get a team of five people. Who do you cast to be in your crew?



NOTE: These could be fictional, non-fictional figures, or a combination of both. 



Who would you choose? Send your ideas to thecinematropolis@gmail.com.



Review: Is Abigail Another Hit From Radio Silence?



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If you've seen the trailer or certain posters for Abigail, chances are you've already been spoiled by a major twist at the end of the first act. With that in mind, we tread lightly in the spoiler-free section to provide our overall reactions.



In the spoiler-free conversation, we cover:



- How Abigail compares to the previous works of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett



- The film's impressive cast of character actors



- Letter grade ratings



- Alternate media recommendations



Spoiler-Discussion: *It's a Secret*



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To reveal the topics of the spoiler section would be to say too much. We talk briefly about how a film's marketing can impact the movie-going experience for better and for worse.



For the rest of the spoiler-filled discussion, tune into the episode!

In this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we are diving into Alex Garland's envisioning of the fall of American democracy with a review of Civil War. Given the subject matter, we break the ice with an in-depth discussion covering what a film about deep divisions in America could mean and how listeners can become more involved in their communities related to policy and relationship building.

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Meet the Reviewers



In this review conversation, hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by two of Oklahoma City's most qualified experts on the subject matter of the current political climate, OKC city councilperson and Oklahoma City University film studies professor, James Cooper, and the founder and CEO of the nonpartisan civic engagement nonprofit, Let's Fix This.

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What Releasing A Movie Titled "Civil War" in 2024 Could Mean

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Because Civil War is about a very charged subject matter, we brought two of the most qualified people in Oklahoma City to talk with us about what the release of Civil War means for our broader culture, especially heading into an election season.



Unfortunately, due to tight scheduling constraints, Andy has seen the movie. Given his passion for this film and position as the CEO of Let’s Fix This, he has agreed to talk with us about the film alongside our other highly qualified guest, James Cooper.



In this topic-focused ice-breaker discussion, we discuss:



- The connection between media violence and real-world impacts



-  What are the cultural risks of telling a story of a fictional Civil War in a politically charged environment?



 - The implications of a non-American telling the story of a fictional US Civil War



 - How listeners can become more engaged and involved in civil engagement



Review: Does Alex Garland Deliver a Compelling Reflection on an American Civil War?



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In our spoiler-free review, we discuss:



- Our overall thoughts on Civil War



-  How it compares to other films from writer/director Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation, Men)



-  Letter grade verdicts



-  Our alternate media recommendations (other movies, TV series, video games, novels, etc.)



Spoiler Discussion: A Clinical Dramatization of War or a Critique of War Efforts?



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After determining whether or not the movie delivers on a story worthy of the weight of its title, we dive into the details by looking at:



What the movie has to say about violence and the notion of a Civil War in near future America



- Garland's perspective on the role of war journalists



- How filmgoers and listeners should lead the conversation with their friends after the credits roll



Has Alex Garland delivered a thought-provoking story for the contentious times we are living in, or is Civil War a vapid war film with nothing new to say?



Tune in for our verdicts!

It's on like Donkey Kong in today's episode of The Cinematic Schematic. We're trekking back to Hollow Earth for another battle of the Titans in our review of the latest entry in the Legendary MonsterVerse, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.



Assembling the Newest Monarch Crew



To explore the secrets of Kong's underground home hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman have recruited RedSix podcast host / Soonercon Director of IT and Development Caleb Haldane and Chad Parizman from Ader Communications



Breaking the Ice: Future Franchise X-overs



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To start our discussion, we asked, "What franchise crossover should be brought to the big screen next?" There's no shortage of possibilities in a theatrical world of IP extravaganzas, but are any of them good?



Review: Is Godzilla x Kong anything more than an expensive cartoon?



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In our spoiler-free review discussion, we cover:



- Our overall thoughts on the film



- The meaning of the subtitle, "The New Empire."



- How this movie ranks in the Legendary MonsterVerse



 - Letter grade verdicts



 - Alternate media recommendations



Spoilers Discussion: What makes blockbusters more than just a spectacle?



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After providing a verdict, we jump deep into Skar's den to break down:



- The versatility of Godzilla and King Kong across genres



 - Whether the movie walks the line between Saturday morning cartoon fun and weightless CGI fights



 - Where the MonsterVerse can go next



Are there still fun and exciting ideas to explore in the MonsterVerse, or is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire evidence of a franchise spinning out of control? Check out our review conversation to get our final verdict.

It's time to grab a cold one by the beach after pumping the iron because, in this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we're reviewing director Doug Liman's reimagining of the 1989 classic, Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal.



Be Nice With the Road House Review Guests Hosts



Joining hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman for the beachside property fun, are Critics Choice Association and Oklahoma Film Critic Circle members Jason Black (KJYO-FM, iHeartRadio) Craig "The Movie Guy" Sanger (KOKH-TV Fox 25, WWLS-FM, KYIS-FM, and KATT-FM).



It's time to grab a cold one by the beach after pumping the iron because, in this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we're reviewing director Doug Liman's reimagining of the 1989 classic, Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal.



Be Nice With the Road House Review Guests Hosts



Joining hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman for the beachside property fun, are Critics Choice Association and Oklahoma Film Critic Circle members Jason Black (KJYO-FM, iHeartRadio) Craig "The Movie Guy" Sanger (KOKH-TV Fox 25, WWLS-FM, KYIS-FM, and KATT-FM).



Email questions, comments and feedback to thecinematropolis@gmail.com and leave the podcast and a review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred app.

In this special SXSW 2024 recap edition, The Cinematic Schematic host Caleb Masters sits down with several members of the deadCenter programming team including the director of programming, Sunrise Tippeconnie, a shorts programmer, Camila Chaves Rojas, and the head of pride programming (and co-host of this podcast), Laron Chapman, to discuss their highlights from the South By Southwest (SXSW) 2024 film festival.



How was their festival experience in 2024 and what are some of the most notable films the team caught during their trip to Austin, Texas?



Check out this SXSW 2024 recap to learn what films to watch for later this year.