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- Yesterday2h 4m
406 - Before Sunrise (1995)
"But isn't everything we do in life a way to be loved a little more?" For Episode 406, we're back with Trilogy Month! For this year's Trilogy Month, we're tackling a much smaller trilogy than usual with Richard Linklater's BEFORE series. First up, listen to Thomas and Brandon discuss how Linklater's disappointment with DAZED AND CONFUSED inspired the movie, how a real-life encounter for Linklater was the basis of the film, how Linklater and team found Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke in the casting process, why they made the movie in Vienna, how Gen X audiences weren't big fans but Boomer critics were, how the movie has become massively popular over the years, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Being Evil Nerds and Peter Weirdos Recap of the Trilogy Genre Intro to Before Sunrise How Before Sunrise Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- 1 weeks ago1h 49m
405 - Being John Malkovich (1999)
"Are you John Malkovich?" For Episode 405, Brandon and David close out CineNation's main series on Surreal movies with BEING JOHN MALKOVICH. Listen as they discuss Charlie Kaufman's early life, how long it took for the script to be made, how John Malkovich was convinced to do the movie, which A-List actor was suggested for the title role, why John Cusack wanted to be in the movie, how they shot a New York movie in Los Angeles, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - John Grisham Movies Recap of the Surrealism Genre Intro to Being John Malkovich How Being John Malkovich Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Final Genre Questions Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- 2 weeks ago1h 36m
404 - The Holy Mountain (1973)
"You can change yourself into gold." For Episode 404, David and Brandon continue CineNation's series on Surreal movies with Alejandro Jodorowsky's THE HOLY MOUNTAIN. Listen as they talk about Jodorowsky's early career, how John Lennon and George Harrison became involved in the movie, how Jodorowsky tackled so many jobs, the issues he had with the film's producer, why the film wasn't released for decades, and so much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Talking Send Help and TNT Classics- Recap of the Surreal Genre Intro to The Holy Mountain How he The Holy Mountain Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - (01:11:20 ) Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- 3 weeks ago1h 50m
403 - Sorry to Bother You (2018)
"Listen, I just really, really need a job." For Episode 403, Thomas and Brandon continue CineNation's Surreal series with Boots Riley's SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. Listen as they talk about Riley's early upbringing, his music career, how his screenplay was discovered, how the Sundance Institute played a part in the film's development process, which Atlanta star was originally cast in the film, a surprising reason why LaKeith Stanfield wanted to do the movie, how they created the film's stunning visual style, and so much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - The Departed - Recap of the Surreal Genre Intro to Sorry to Bother You How Sorry to Bother You Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- 4 weeks ago1h 39m
402 - Eraserhead (1977)
"In Heaven, everything is fine." For Episode 402, David and Brandon kick off CineNation's series on Surreal Movies with a quintessential film in the genre, David Lynch's Eraserhead. Listen to hear them discuss Lynch's early life, how his time at AFI Conservatory played a part in making Eraserhead, how the city of Philadelphia inspired him for the film, how the production team used Los Angeles with very little money, how the sound design was created for the film, how the film became a midnight favorite, and so much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Mike Flanagan and David Gordon Green Intro to the Surrealism Genre Intro to Eraserhead How Eraserhead Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- Apr 30, 20262h 1m
401 - Alien (1979)
"In space, no one can hear you scream." For Episode 401, Brandon and Thomas conclude CineNation's series on Alien movies with Ridley Scott's ALIEN. Listen as they discuss Roy O'Bannon's journey writing the movie, how the failed production of Jodorowsky's Dune impacted the film, which directors were offered the director's chair before Scott, which up and coming A-List actress was considered for Ripley, how they created the film's incredible sets, the shocking reactions audiences and critics had to the film, and so much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Brandon Watched Project Hail Mary Recap of the Alien Genre Intro to Alien How Alien Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Final Genre Questions Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- Apr 23, 20261h 54m
400 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
"E.T. phone home" For Episode 400, Brandon, Thomas, and David celebrate over a decade of CineNation with Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, as part of the show's series on Alien movies. Listen as they discuss how E.T. was going to be Spielberg's first try at The Fablemans, how a failed Close Encounters sequel inspired multiple Spielberg movies, the unique way Melissa Mathieson worked with Spielberg on the script, why Columbia Pictures sold the rights to the movie during pre-production, how Spielberg and the casting team found the talented child actors like Drew Barrymore, how the film was the first feature film by several of the department heads, and so much more! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the CineNation Podcast, and to the people who continously support us! Also, apologies if the audio sounds a little off in spots. Brandon's recorder, which he's been using for years, stopped working during the recording. We apologize for the quality in moments. Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - CineNation's 400th Recap of the Alien Genre Intro to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial How E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Celebrating 400 Episodes Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- Apr 16, 20261h 37m
399 - Arrival (2016)
"There are days that define your story beyond your life." For Episode 399, Brandon and David are joined by Paige Klaniecki to continue CineNatin's series on Aliens with ARRIVAL. Listen as the trio discuss a screenwriter's determination to get the movie made, how it was pivotal shift in Denis Villeneuve's career, why Amy Adams got involved in the movie, how they created a "Dirty Sci-Fi" look for the film, how they incorporated linguistics into the film, why some believed Adams was snubbed at the Oscars, and so much more! Get your tickets today for our screening of William Friedkin's SORCERER at Landmark's Nuart Theatre on April 17th: https://tinyurl.com/sorcerer-nuart Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Sorcerer at the Nuart Opening - Artemis II Introducing Paige Klaniecki Recap of the Alien Genre Intro to Arrival How Arrival Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast Visit https://www.missionrejected.com to find out more about Mission: Rejected!
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