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CineMatics

By Ryan Drescher

Join filmmakers Ryan and Mike as we talk our way through some of our most beloved, and most confused, cinematic experiences. CineMatics is a podcast that dives in to facets of screenwriting, direction, production design, and editing through relaxed and open conversation, produced by Dark Sails Films.
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Masculinity and Detail in "Fight Club" (1999)

CineMaticsFeb 24, 2019

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Heat (1995): Cops, Crime, and Realism
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"Train to Busan" (2016): Family, Priorities, and Zombies
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Canadian Cinema Series: Dead Ringers (1988)
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"Sullivan's Travels" (1941), Comedy, Escapism, and the Value of Art
May 21, 202101:42:43
Alternative Structure and Christopher Nolan's "Memento" (2000)
May 07, 202101:55:30
"Children of Men" (2006): Immigrants, the Apocalypse, and the One Shot
Apr 30, 202102:00:22
Canadian Cinema Series: "Incendies" (2010)
Apr 23, 202102:06:33
"District 9" (2009): Immigrants, Power, and Aliens
Apr 16, 202101:51:30
"In Bruges" (2008): Murder, Morality, and Medieval Towers
Apr 09, 202101:48:24
"Snatch" (2000): Every Kid Wants to be a Gangster
Apr 02, 202101:19:26
"The Shawshank Redemption" (1994): Beacons of Hope
Mar 26, 202102:05:56
Canadian Cinema Series: "The Sweet Hereafter" (1997)
Mar 19, 202102:22:11
"Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" (2003): Honour, Duty, and Pride
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CineMatics is Back - Our Show Going Forward
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Video Game Adaptations: "Silent Hill" (2006) Does It Right
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Video Game Adaptations: How did "Tron" (1982) Ever Get Made?
Aug 01, 202051:45
Video Game Adaptations: An Unbiased Look at "Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse" (2004)
Jul 15, 202001:00:16
Video Game Adaptations: "Doom" (2005)
Jul 01, 202001:17:33
Looking Back on "Terminator" (1984)
Jun 15, 202001:17:03
"Dune" (1984) is a Confusing Mess
May 15, 202001:01:23
Self Isolation and Scientific Realism in "The Martian" (2015)
May 01, 202001:55:55
Communication, Cooperation, and "Arrival" (2016)
Apr 15, 202001:16:35
"The Fast and the Furious" (2001) Used to be Good
Apr 01, 202001:24:03
"1917" (2019) is a Beautiful Film
Mar 01, 202001:09:49
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016) is Exactly That
Feb 01, 202001:17:29
Masculinity and Detail in "Fight Club" (1999)
Feb 24, 201955:50
"The Blues Brothers" (1980): Music, and Comedy

"The Blues Brothers" (1980): Music, and Comedy

Today on CineMatics, Ryan and Pauly talk everything from music and comedy to filmmaking and drama in relation to the 1980 film The Blues Brothers.



Feb 16, 201901:01:36
"Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" (1993)

"Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" (1993)

An exploration of the animation, storytelling, and production of one of the least known Batman films, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)

Feb 09, 201959:51
CineMatics Talks the Film Industry

CineMatics Talks the Film Industry

Ryan and Pauly share their experiences in the film industry.


Music: Classique by Francis Preve - YouTube Audio Library

Feb 02, 201901:10:10
The Influence of "Akira" (1988)
Jan 27, 201901:28:23
"Spawn" (1997 - 99) Part 2

"Spawn" (1997 - 99) Part 2

Diving into Spawn the animated series, seasons 2 and 3, as well as an exploration of the comics.

Jan 20, 201901:09:14
"Spawn" (1997 - 99) Part 1

"Spawn" (1997 - 99) Part 1

Ryan and Paul break down New Line Cinema's Spawn film in comparison to the HBO animated series season 1.

Jan 13, 201901:16:23
"Alien" (1979)

"Alien" (1979)

Exploring Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror, Alien, and other related science fiction.

Jan 05, 201901:08:10
"Jingle All The Way" (1996)

"Jingle All The Way" (1996)

An Arnold Schwartzenegger comedy hiding a critique of consumerist culture. Come with us to explore the anomaly that is Jingle All the Way (1996).

Dec 22, 201853:28
Abracadavers - Morgan Ermter Interview
Dec 15, 201842:43
"Annihilation" (2018)

"Annihilation" (2018)

Exploring diversity in film and the beautiful art of Alex Garland's 2018 film Annihilation.

Dec 10, 201801:03:59
The "Blade Runner" Series

The "Blade Runner" Series

Explore what it means to be human with CineMatics as we dive into the Blade Runner Series.
Dec 02, 201801:29:30
"Living In Oblivion" (1995)

"Living In Oblivion" (1995)

Just roll with it with Cinematics as we explore the filmmaking world through Tom DiCillo's "Living in Oblivion" (1995).

Nov 25, 201852:35
Fairy Tales and "The Babadook" (2014)

Fairy Tales and "The Babadook" (2014)

We explore fairy tale horror through the 2014 Australian psychological horror film, The Babadook.

Nov 04, 201850:54
"Martyrs" (2008)

"Martyrs" (2008)

Ryan and Pauly explore the controversial french film from 2008, Martyrs, written and directed by Pascal Laugier. CONTENT WARNING: This film contains a lot of graphic imagery and content around abuse, so proceed at your own discretion.

Oct 28, 201801:04:18
"Ju-On: White Ghost/Black Ghost"

"Ju-On: White Ghost/Black Ghost"

We delve into the meaning behind the Japanese supernatural horror films Ju-On: White Ghost/Black Ghost (2009) in an attempt to deconstruct cultural cinema.

Oct 20, 201801:08:53
"Hellraiser" (1987) and "The Thing" (1982)

"Hellraiser" (1987) and "The Thing" (1982)

Just in time for Halloween, Ryan and Pauly break down production design and symbolism in John Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982) and Clive Barker's "Hellraiser" (1987).
Oct 15, 201801:05:25