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"Entering the War Room" 

In which host Dylan ranks every movie directed by the inimitable Stanley Kubrick, ranging from a genre-defining psychological horror film to a gripping noir heist joint. Monolithic questions are answered in this episode. What Kubrick classics rise to the top of an absolutely loaded body of work? Where do I land on the transgressive nature of Lolita and A Clockwork Orange? And, most importantly, are you Spartacus? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the fifty-first episode of CineStudy. 

No spoilers in this one. I reference some plot points, but mostly out of context.

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13. Fear and Desire

12. Killer's Kiss

11. Lolita

10. The Killing

9. Spartacus

8. A Clockwork Orange

7. Eyes Wide Shut

6. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

5. Paths of Glory

4. Full Metal Jacket

3. Barry Lyndon

2. The Shining

1. 2001: A Space Odyssey

"The Latest 2022 Ranking of All Time" 

In which Dylan ranks the 2022 movies he got around to by personal enjoyment, ranging from a fighter pilot legacy sequel to Jordan Peele's newest horror outing to a multiversal existential adventure. Annual questions are addressed in this episode. Did the movies that I most anticipated, ranging from The Fabelmans to The Banshees of Inisherin, live up to the hype? How did the Best Picture nominees stack up against one another?  And, most importantly, could this episode be any later at this point? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the fiftieth episode of CineStudy. 

At the end of the episode, brief spoiler talk occurs for Official Competition, The Fabelmans, Aftersun, Nope, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. SPOILERS: 1:19:40 and beyond 

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23. Death on the Nile

22. Fire of Love

21. On the Count of Three

20. Scream

19. See How They Run

18. All Quiet on the Western Front

17. Triangle of Sadness

16. Avatar: The Way of Water

15. The Northman

14. Official Competition

13. Elvis

12. Women Talking

11. Everything Everywhere All at Once

10. The Fabelmans

9. Aftersun

8. Nope

7. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

6. Top Gun: Maverick

5. TÁR

4. The Banshees of Inisherin

3. Decision to Leave

2. Barbarian

1. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

"Life's a Party, Rock Your Body"

In which host Dylan mini-reviews the new A24 stop-motion faux documentary "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp and starring Jenny Slate and Isabella Rossellini. Questions come out in the wash in this episode. What are shell hero Marcel's most endearing qualities? How well does the film balance its bittersweet tone? And, most importantly, would Lesley Stahl be afraid? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-eighth episode of CineStudy.

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 27:15

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"I'd Buy This Pod for a Dollar"

In which host Dylan is joined by Pappy, Stevie, and Korey from the podcasts "Spoilers!" and "Big Dumb Movie" in ranking their top 10 personal favorite movies from a strong decade of nostalgia, the 1980's. Burning questions are answered in this episode. What John Hughes classics find themselves among our lists? In a rough decade for animation, what film emerges from the pack as truly superior? And, most importantly, you serious, Clark? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-seventh episode of CineStudy.

Couple spoilers here and there that I'm too lazy to go through and check for. Moral of the story: skip ahead if we start talking about a movie you'd like to see.

Check out Spoilers! here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spoilers/id1099500074

Check out Big Dumb Movie here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-dumb-movie/id1447076395

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"A New Podcast Is OK With Me"

In which host Dylan breaks down what's so great about Robert Altman's "The Long Goodbye," a film starring Elliott Gould as Detective Philip Marlowe navigating a surprise murder involving his best friend. OK questions are addressed in this episode. How does Altman orient Marlowe in Los Angeles as a man that time has left behind? What interesting spin is put on the film score as Marlowe navigates the city? And, most importantly, where in the world is this cat? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-sixth episode of CineStudy.

SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode- I break down many aspects of the plot and its characters. This goes for all episodes of this format.

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"Let's Go Out With a Bang" 

In which host Dylan rips through several reviews listed below in a rapid-fire, main-impression format in the third RFR installment. Scorching-hot questions are answered in this episode. What black-and-white classic shares a one-for-one similarity with SpongeBob? What stresses me out more, a botched bank robbery or a catastrophic shiva? And, most importantly, how fine is the line between stupid and clever? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-fourth episode of CineStudy. 

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on "Big Dumb Movie": https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EsLzILUjDwrMLwuW2oQ93?si=PIhOqhb1RgOAT4HLfTlydQ 

Here is the structure for this episode at the time of the Anchor ad read (timestamps may change with a different future ad): 

Alice in Wonderland - 7:44
The French Connection - 10:43
Good Time - 13:53
Punch-Drunk Love - 16:43
The Omen - 19:32
The Night of the Hunter - 24:18
High Noon - 28:42
In the Mood for Love - 30:44
After Hours - 33:18
Nocturnal Animals - 35:39
Blazing Saddles - 36:54
Shiva Baby - 39:32
On the Waterfront - 41:52
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse - 44:08
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - 45:22
The Third Man - 47:19
M - 49:23
Full Metal Jacket - 51:08 

* SPOILERS SECTION BEGINS * 

The Night of the Hunter Spoilers - 56:41
Full Metal Jacket Spoilers - 59:37 

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"I'm the Protagonist of this Podcast" 

In which Dylan ranks the 2020 movies he got around to by personal enjoyment, ranging from a violent Brazilian genre mashup to an Andy Samberg timeloop comedy to Pixar's latest two outings. Annual questions are addressed in this episode. Did the movies that I most anticipated, ranging from Soul to Mank, live up to the hype? Is Promising Young Woman a little more morally complex than what its detractors wanted to see?  And, most importantly, is Jim Cummings an absolute beast or what? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-third episode of CineStudy. 

At the end of the episode, brief spoiler talk occurs for Tenet, Promising Young Woman and Soul. SPOILERS: 1:03:56 and beyond 

Didn't get to mention this on the episode since I recorded this before it came out but I recently appeared on the podcast "Big Dumb Movie" to talk Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EsLzILUjDwrMLwuW2oQ93?si=PIhOqhb1RgOAT4HLfTlydQ 

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18. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
17. Bill & Ted Face the Music
16: Mank
15: Blow the Man Down
14: Phineas & Ferb: Candace Against the Universe
13: The Vast of Night
12: The Climb
11: The Gentlemen
10: Tenet
9: Another Round
8: Onward
7: Sound of Metal
6: Bacurau
5: Palm Springs
4: The Wolf of Snow Hollow
3: Promising Young Woman
2: Dick Johnson is Dead
1: Soul 

"He Goes to 11" 

In which host Dylan mini-reviews the quintessential L.A. film "Rebel Without a Cause" directed by Nicholas Ray and starring James Dean. Burning questions are answered in this episode. How dynamic is the lead actor in this film? What kind of work does the setting do for the film's themes and story? And, most importantly, who's got the bullets? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-second episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 24:00 

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"I Am Jack's 90's Nostalgia" 

In which host Dylan is joined by Pappy, Stevie, and Korey from the podcasts "Spoilers!" and "Big Dumb Movie" in ranking their top 10 personal favorite movies from one of the greatest decades in film, the 90's. Questions of Jurassic proportion are tackled in this episode. Which flicks from the dominant run of the Coens and Tarantino deserve spots on our lists? Was a certain Kubrickian Christmas classic sold all wrong? And, most importantly, has lunchtime been canceled due to lack of hustle? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-first episode of CineStudy. And remember, if you disagree with any of our picks, that's just, like, your opinion, man. 

A plot turn is mentioned regarding The Silence of the Lambs and a certain scene involving Marvin from Pulp Fiction is played. Not much in the realm of spoilers but skip ahead a few times when we start talking about these if you're worried. 

Also, goodbye Brahms, hello Tchaikovsky. Copyright, what can I say? 

Check out Spoilers! here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spoilers/id1099500074 

Check out Big Dumb Movie here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-dumb-movie/id1447076395 

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"He Ran So They Could Walk" 

In which host Dylan mini-reviews gory horror classic "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," directed by Tobe Hooper. Leathery questions are answered in this episode. How does this movie stack up to the other iconic horror movies that followed? Is the divided pacing effective? And, most importantly, does anyone know a good dentist for my friend Leatherface? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the fortieth episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 20:38 

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"That's Not a Knife" 

In which host Dylan breaks down what's so great about Sidney Lumet's "12 Angry Men," a film starring Henry Fonda and Lee J. Cobb and centering around a jury's deliberation over the guilt of a boy on trial for murder. Burning questions are addressed in this episode. How does the writing handle 12 very different but significant characters? What tricks does the cinematography employ to increase the film's effect? And, most importantly, how about this new kid Modjelewski? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-ninth episode of CineStudy. 

SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode- I break down many aspects of the plot and its characters. This will be the staple of this new format I'm testing out. Speaking of which, let me know what you think of this style of episode on Instagram (@cinestudypodcast) or through email (cinestudypodcast@gmail.com)! 

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"Space Operas and Sex Dolls" 

In which host Dylan rips through several reviews listed below in a rapid-fire, main-impression format in the second RFR installment. Additionally, rankings for Pixar, High School movies, 2018 and 2019 are all updated. Flaming-hot questions are answered in this episode. What are my thoughts on a variety of Disney features, including Mulan, Frozen 2 and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad? Does The Usual Suspects work if you know too much going in? And, most importantly, does Attack of the Clones possess even the slightest bit of entertainment? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-eighth episode of CineStudy. 

Here is the structure for this episode at the time of the Anchor ad read (timestamps may change with a different future ad): 

The Phantom Menace - 3:26
Attack of the Clones - 4:10
Revenge of the Sith - 4:37
The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' - 5:29
The People vs. George Lucas - 7:02
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary - 8:49
Onward - 10:42
Rope - 11:43
Mulan - 15:01
Aladdin - 16:00
Frozen II - 16:17
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad - 17:28
Saludos Amigos - 18:12
Lars and the Real Girl - 18:55
The Usual Suspects - 20:32
Zodiac - 21:41
Saving Private Ryan - 23:30
Aliens (with quick Alien comment) - 24:44
Alien3 - 26:35
Alien Resurrection - 27:44
Rankings Update - 30:19 

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"Yes, ALWAYS" 

In which host Dylan ranks every movie directed by Wes Anderson, ranging from a stop-motion thievery tale to quaint island love story. Quirky questions are answered in this episode. Which of these films produces an extremely effective cozy atmosphere? Which movie is just a little too dull and unfocused for me to enjoy? And, most importantly, have we located us yet? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-seventh episode of CineStudy. 

No spoilers in this one. I reference some plot points, but mostly out of context. Maybe skip the end of my The Life Aquatic segment if you want to be extra safe. 

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"About Time" 

In which Dylan FINALLY ranks the 2019 movies he got around to, ranging from a South Korean Best Picture winner to a crazed Dafoe to a mostly nude Jake Gyllenhaal (no, not Mysterio). Annual questions are addressed in this episode. Did the movies that I most anticipated, ranging from Endgame to Jojo Rabbit, live up to the hype? Is Shia Labeaouf criminally underappreciated? And, most importantly, why did I expect the new Star Wars to be good? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-sixth episode of CineStudy. 

At the end of the episode, brief spoiler talk occurs for 1917, Uncut Gems, The Lighthouse, Knives Out and Parasite. SPOILERS: 42:24 and beyond 

Check out my appearance on Spoilers! to talk about Jojo Rabbit here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wn7wSYFUUWvZucPUAlfGY 

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"Margheriti Strikes Back" 

In which host Dylan mini-reviews a huge movie he missed last year, "Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood" directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in a 1969 Hollywood love-letter mixing movie-making with the Mansons. Historical questions are answered in this episode. Who is really the main character here? How do I feel about Tarantino's drawn-out style for suspense and general sequences? And, most importantly, are my hands registered as lethal weapons? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-fifth episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 17:53 

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"Crazy, Stupid, Serenity" 

In which host Dylan rips through several reviews listed below in a rapid-fire, main-impression format. Burning questions are answered in this episode. Where does A Nightmare on Elm Street stand among iconic horror? What do I think about Beetlejuice? And, most importantly, are the accents in The Box really, really irritating? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-fourth episode of CineStudy. 

Check out my appearance on Spoilers! to talk about Jojo Rabbit here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wn7wSYFUUWvZucPUAlfGY 

Here is the structure for this episode at the time of the Anchor ad read (timestamps may change with a different future ad): 

Paths of Glory - 5:21
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping - 6:41
Waiting for Guffman - 7:07
Invasion of the Body Snatchers - 7:49
Ghostbusters - 9:04
Scream - 9:36
A Nightmare on Elm Street - 10:15
SPOILERS for A Nightmare on Elm Street - 11:33
Robin Hood - 13:22
Beetlejuice - 14:01
Crazy, Stupid, Love - 15:32
Sleeping Beauty - 16:50
The Box - 18:08
Serenity - 20:44
Halloween - 27:01
Jojo Rabbit - 28:46 

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"You Don't Know Jack" 

In which host Dylan tackles "The Shining," directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd in an intense psychological horror trapped in a sprawling hotel with a horrific past. Burning questions are answered in this episode. Who gives the best performance in this movie? What are my thoughts on the cinematography? And, most importantly, do I know what the blood elevator means? No. Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-third episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 29:19 

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"I'm Not Gonna Compare It to 2001" 

In which host Dylan finally reviews "Joker," directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz in the gritty origin story of iconic villain Joker. Clownish questions are answered in this episode. How good is Joaquin Phoenix? Does Todd Phillips capably helm a more serious movie? And, most importantly, how many times will I say "this man"? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-second episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 25:30 

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"I Owe Cars 2 an Apology" 

In which host Dylan uneventfully updates his Pixar rankings and fills you in on the future of the show's other hosts.  Burning questions are answered in this episode. What is the worst Cars movie? Where does Toy Story 4 stack up in the Toy Story franchise? And, most importantly, how about that Shining reference? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-first episode of CineStudy.

No spoilers in this one!

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"A Casual Apocalypse" 

In which host Dylan reviews unique horror-comedy "Shaun of the Dead," directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Kate Ashfield in a quest to find safety and sound relationships in zombie-infested London. Burning questions are answered in this episode. How different does this spin a zombie apocalypse? Does blocking actually help with mood and foreshadowing? And, most importantly, can we throw Dire Straits? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirtieth episode of CineStudy.

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 15:34 and beyond

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"Knockoff Captain America" 

In which host Dylan shares some quick thoughts and reactions to the recently announced slate of Marvel Cinematic Universe films and TV shows. Eternal questions are rung up in this episode. What kind of style will the Black Widow solo movie shoot for? Is Natalie Portman the new Thor? And most importantly, can Dylan remember what episode this is? Answer all of these inquiries and more in the twenty-ninth episode of CineStudy. 

There are no spoilers in this episode, simply speculation of coming movies. 

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"Unexpected Lebowski" 

In which host Dylan provides his thoughts on MCU Phase 3 finale "Spider-Man: Far From Home," directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal. Mysterious questions are answered in this episode. Where does Tom Holland stack up among the live-action Spider-Men? Does the comedy work in this movie? And, most importantly, how awesome is Jake Gyllenhaal? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the twenty-eighth episode of CineStudy.

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 16:56 and beyond

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"Absolutely, Totally, and In All Other Ways INCONCEIVABLE" 

In which host Dylan tackles one of his favorite movies of all time, charming fantasy adventure "The Princess Bride," directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, Wallace Shawn, Chris Sarandon and Christopher Guest in a lighthearted comedic quest to realize true love and get revenge on an old foe.  Inconceivable questions are answered in this episode. How many times will Dylan call him the Dead Pirate Roberts in speaking too fast? What kind of tone does Rob Reiner manage to pull off? And, most importantly, is it even possible to do this movie justice? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the twenty-seventh episode of CineStudy.

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 56:27 and beyond

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"San Dimas High School Football RULES" 

In which host Dylan puts together his official rankings of high school movies. Fetch questions are answered in this episode. What do I consider a high school movie? Is The Breakfast Club overrated? And, most importantly, do you think anybody wants a roundhouse kick to the face while I'm wearing these bad boys? Fuhgedaboudit. Answer all of these inquiries and more on the twenty-sixth episode of CineStudy. 

Very minor spoilers in this episode. I talk about certain scenes of certain movies but avoid major plot points.

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"Cobbception" 

In which host Dylan gives his take on puzzle-box debut "Following," directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw and Lucy Russell in an amateur thriller about a writer following various individuals for inspiration and getting mixed up in some criminal business. The following questions are answered in this episode. Does the earliness of this work hinder its final product? What's the acting like from these unknowns? And, most importantly, how in the world did Nolan get his style in gear from the very beginning? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the twenty-fifth episode of CineStudy.

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 13:11 and beyond

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"Move It or Lou It" 

In which host Dylan reflects on completing the list of Pixar shorts.  Lifted questions are answered in this episode. Are the Mater shorts worth your time? What do I think about Sparkshorts? And, most importantly, is Lou better than a fair amount of Pixar characters? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the twenty-fourth episode of CineStudy.

No spoilers in this episode, just explained concepts.

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"Hawkeye Does, In Fact, Wield the Gauntlet" 

In which host Dylan comments on epic franchise finale "Avengers: Endgame," directed by the Russo Brothers and starring a whole lotta people in a desperate attempt at reversing the destruction caused by Thanos.  Magnificent questions are answered in this episode. How do I feel about Thor and Hulk? What's that first hour like? And, most importantly, is there beer on the ship? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the twenty-third episode of CineStudy.

Unlike typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is ALL SPOILERS. You've been warned.

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"The Real DCEU" 

In which host Dylan analyzes Hollywood musical love letter "La La Land," directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in a flashy yet filled-with-heart romantic film exploring the reality of pursuing our dreams.  Colorful questions are answered in this episode. How's the actual music? Is the style of this movie pretentious, enjoyable or somewhere in between? And, most importantly, how about that Epilogue? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the twenty-second episode of CineStudy.

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 1:04:23 and beyond

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"This Man Made Dumb and Dumber" 

In which host Dylan reviews the 2019 Oscars with his picks, his want-to-wins, and the true victors. Hostless questions are addressed in this episode. Could Bohemian Rhapsody stop winning everything so I'd get a few right? Who were the upsets? And, most importantly, should Thanos wipe out the Oscars after his snub? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the twenty-first episode of CineStudy. 

No spoilers here. Unless you consider Oscars winners spoilers. 

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"Pagoda" 

In which host Dylan mini-reviews The Royal Tenenbaums, directed by Wes Anderson and starring a whole bunch of people I try to mention in the episode.  Quirky questions are considered in this episode. Is Wes Anderson the ensemble master? Is Ben Stiller underutilized? And, most importantly, how about that chase scene? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the twentieth episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 11:55 and beyond 

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"We Have (some) Serious Problems"  

In which Dylan mini-reviews 2018 Neil Armstrong bio-pic "First Man," directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, which chronicles the first manned mission to the Moon. Cosmic questions are tackled in this episode. How's Ryan Gosling's stoic performance? What about this camera technique? And, most importantly, was that barrel roll intense or what? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the nineteenth episode of CineStudy.

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections.
SPOILERS - 14:14 and beyond

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"Episode Purist" 

In which Dylan introduces a new series that will allow him to pump out episodes a bit more frequently and a bit more concisely, extended analysis episodes being preserved all the while. He also reads the first official piece of Listener Mail. Exciting times, man.

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"A Forced Top 10" 

In which Dylan ranks the 2018 movies he got around to, ranging from a silent horror success to a singing cowboy to a zany, surprising comedy. Yearly questions are addressed in this episode. How faithful to the originals were the sequels of this year? Did I really see that many movies in 2018? And, most importantly, why did I see The Christmas Chronicles and not literally anything else? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the seventeenth episode of CineStudy.

Limited spoilers in this movie. My comments simply allude to things.

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"Psyched Out of My Mind" 

In which host Dylan analyzes modern holiday classic "Elf," directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan and Zooey Deschanel in a fun fish-out-of-water Christmas tale about Buddy, a man raised in the North Pole, seeking his somewhat Scrooge-like father in New York to resume a normal life. Narwhalian questions are answered in this episode. Do some of the more contrived elements of storytelling work in this film? How's Will Ferrell's performance? And, most importantly, how often will Dylan diss on Daniel Tay? A lot. Answer all of these inquiries and more on the sixteenth episode of Cinestudy.

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections.
SPOILERS - 48:03 and beyond

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"It's Rewind Time" 

In which hosts Dylan, Grant and Mason analyze cinematic masterpiece "YouTube Rewind 2018: Everyone Controls Rewind," the most disliked video of all time. Will Smith answers all of your questions. Is the title unintentionally ironic? Where's Pewdiepie? And, most importantly, can we give a moment to Asian representation in media this year? Major strides were made. Answer all of these inquiries and more on the fifteenth episode of CineStudy. 

We spoil YouTube Rewind 2018 in this episode, and if you have a problem with that, I suggest you're the problem. 

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"Check 'em Out" 

In which Dylan suggests some other sweet film podcasts that you should listen to, ranging from professional Top 5 countdowns to a ridiculous ripping-apart of notoriously awful flicks. No questions were answered in this episode of CineStudy. 

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"It Had to be Done" 

In which host Dylan alters his original rating of the film "Jaws" and rambles for awhile about the podcast itself. No further explanation needed. 

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"Pumped Count = High"  

In which host Dylan shares some quick thoughts and reactions to the newly released set photos and screen tests of host-favorite Joaquin Phoenix's Joker iteration coming in the fall of 2019. Pumped-up questions are pumped out in this episode. How pumped is Dylan for this movie and Phoenix's performance? Is the makeup Joker-quality or is it a bit too polished? And most importantly, HOW PUMPED IS DYLAN? Spoiler: Quite pumped. Answer all of these inquiries and more in the short ninth episode of CineStudy. 

There are no spoilers in this episode, simply speculation and reviews of a coming movie and its released content. 

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"You're Gonna Need a Bigger Attention Span" 

In which host Dylan analyzes terrifying shark flick and first-ever blockbuster "Jaws," directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss in their attempt to hunt down a Great White shark that has been wreaking havoc on the shores of innocent Amity Island. Megalodonic questions are bitten into throughout this episode. Is the film's slow-building suspense more terrifying than the modern jumpscare? Are the characters actually fleshed out as opposed to today's thriller garbage? And most importantly, how many times will I refer to Chrissy Watkins as Chrissy Waltz? Add to that my reference of a crow's nest as a bird's nest... Oh well. Answer all of these inquiries and more in the seventh episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 36:33 and beyond 

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