Cinema Convos

We discuss the film “Batman Begins“ with featured guests Auston and Sameed. In this episode, we also discuss the art of a good cliffhanger ending as well as the importance of a good beginning chapter of a trilogy. Content Warning: This episode contains occasional strong language.

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We discuss the film “King Kong" with featured guest Sam. In this episode, we also discuss Peter Jackson's love for this classic story as well as how it compares to previous versions and its impressive special effects. *SPOILER WARNING*

We discuss the film “Fantastic Mr. Fox“ with featured guest Ramanika. In this episode, we also discuss stop motion animation as an art form as well as Wes Anderson's quirky and distinct directing style

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Yash discusses the film “The Shining” with featured guest Arsal. In this episode, we also discuss what makes a great horror movie as well as how films age and go on to become classics as well as discuss the films of Stanley Kubrick.

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We discuss the film “The Witch“ with featured guest Brigitte. In this episode, we also discuss the horror genre's resurgence and the rise of A24.

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Yash discusses the film “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” with featured guest Jonathan. In this episode, we also discuss what makes a great trilogy as well as what makes a quality book-to-movie adaptation.

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We discuss the film “Ex Machina“ with featured guest Paul. In this episode, we also discuss the film's great exposition and visual effects as well as what makes this a relevant sci-fi film in the modern age.  

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Yash discusses the film “My Cousin Vinny” with featured guest Shikha. In this episode, we also discuss the strength of the performances and writing featured in the film.

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Yash discusses the film “Transformers” with featured guest Luis. In this episode, we also discuss how the film is the best in the franchise and why it is more than meets the eye.

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We discuss the film “Lady Bird“ with featured guest Naina. In this episode, we also discuss the coming of age genre and why some films can resonate on a personal level.

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We discuss the film "Rush" with featured guest Kishore. In this episode, we also discuss how this film is entertaining and impactful in a variety of different ways and its emphasis on historical accuracy.

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We discuss the film “Mission: Impossible III” with featured guest Brian, host of TV Trivia Pod. In this episode, we also discuss the spy movie genre as well as the different entries in this franchise.

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Yash discusses the film "Inception" with featured guest Sameed. In this episode, we also discuss the innovative nature of films directed by Christopher Nolan and the magic of going to the movie theater.

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We discuss the film "Treasure Planet" with featured guest Matt. In this episode, we also discuss the art of 2D animation and why sometimes great movies bomb at the box office.  

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We discuss the film “The Other Guys“ with featured guest Alex. In this episode, we also discuss how comedy can be subjective as well as the evolution of filmmaker Adam McKay.

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We discuss the film “The Social Network“ with featured guest Price. In this episode, we also discuss how certain films can age and be perceived differently over time.

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Yash discusses the film “2001: A Space Odyssey“ with featured guest Tim. In this episode, we also discuss how this film has impacted the science fiction genre and how it even predicted the future.

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Yash discusses the film “The Prestige“ with featured guest Rishi. In this episode, we also discuss how sometimes audiences can love a movie more than the critics and vice versa as well as the impact of a well-thought-out plot twist.

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Yash discusses the film “The Sandlot“ with featured guest Zach. In this episode, we also discuss how this movie isn’t really a baseball movie as well as how it compares to other coming-of-age stories.

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