Cinema Spectator

Evil Dead II (1987)

Continuing our October horror series, we're sticking with Sam Raimi and taking a look at Evil Dead II (1987). Starring Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, the film follows a

Drag Me to Hell (2009)

We’re kicking off October with Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell (2009). Starring Alison Lohman and Justin Long, the film follows a loan officer who finds herself cursed after

Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986)

This week, we’re taking on two sci-fi classics with Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). We start with Ridley Scott’s original, which follows the crew of the Nostromo as they

Resident Evil (2026) and Resident Evil (2002)

This week, we’re doing a Resident Evil double feature! We start with the brand-new Resident Evil (2026) directed by Zach Cregger before jumping back to Paul W. S. Anderso

Ball of Fire (1941) and Stalag 17 (1953)

This week, we continue our return to Billy Wilder with a double feature: Ball of Fire (1941) and Stalag 17 (1953). We start with Ball of Fire, directed by Howard Hawks an

A Foreign Affair (1948)

Continuing our return to the films of Billy Wilder, we take a look at A Foreign Affair (1948). Starring Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, and John Lund, the film follows an

The Lost Weekend (1945)

We’re jumping back into the films of one of Cameron’s favorite directors, Billy Wilder, with The Lost Weekend (1945). Starring Ray Milland, the film follows a struggling

*Bonus Episode* Boogie Nights (1997)

Bonus Episode! Cameron and Juzo discuss Boogie Nights (1997). Starring Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, and an incredible supporting cast, the film follows

Licorice Pizza (2021)

To close out our series on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, we take a look at Licorice Pizza (2021). Starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman, the film follows two young

Inherent Vice (2014) and Phantom Thread (2017)

We continue our journey through the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, first with the neo-noir dark comedy Inherent Vice, an adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel starring Joa

*Bonus Episode* Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)

Isaac and Juzo review the latest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, in a partly spoiler filled discussion. Will director Destin Daniel Cretton r

The Master (2012)

Continuing our series on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, we take a look at The Master (2012). Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams, the film

There Will Be Blood (2007)

Continuing our series on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, we take a look at There Will Be Blood (2007). Starring Daniel Day-Lewis in an Academy Award-winning performanc

Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

Continuing our series on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, we take a look at Punch-Drunk Love (2002). Starring Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, th

The Odyssey (2026)

This week we review Christopher Nolan's latest film The Odyssey (2026). Be warned that this episode contains spoilers so please go see it before you listen to this episod

Magnolia (1999)

Continuing our series on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, we take a look at Magnolia (1999). Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, Philip

Summer Wrap Up! Toy Story 5 (2026) and Jackass: Best and Last (2026)

Happy Birthday, America! We're taking the week off from recording, but that means we get to talk about two new movies we saw in theaters. Enjoy our spoiler free discussio

*Bonus Episode* Nashville (1975)

Happy Birthday, USA! Enjoy this bonus episode where special guest Ruth Malen and Juzo talk about the Robert Altman musical comedy Nashville (1975). Enjoy!   Cinema Spec

Hard Eight (1996)

Kicking off our new series on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, we begin with his feature debut, Hard Eight (1996). Starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth P

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)

Finishing our series on the films of Sidney Lumet, we take a look at Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007). Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finne