Cinemental

Cinemental_089 - Walter Simonson (part two) - Zero Hour!

Comics legend Walter Simonson and I were chatting one day and he brought up a long forgotten paperback thriller from 1959 called "Runway Zero-Eight". It was written as a novelized version of a TV special that had been aired in 1958 on Canadian TV. Later it was made into the film we decided to watch this week, "Zero Hour!" Who cares? You may wonder...BUT it's the life it would take on 20 years later that makes the story even more interesting. Listen in for the whole story!

Cinemental_088 - Walter Simonson (part one) - Charade

The legendary writer/artist of IDW's "Ragnarok" Walter Simonson, joins us once again bringing a couple of great cinematic treats with him. First up, the Stanley Donen classic, "Charade". Sometimes referred to as the 'greatest film Hitchcock never made', this twisty, turny suspense comedy should delight nearly anyone who takes the time to consume it. Take a listen to see how we really feel about it. It was a first watch for a couple of us. Besides NO ONE should miss an opportunity to look at Audrey Hepburn for a couple hours.

Cinemental_087 - Whitney Matheson (part two) - Pee Wee's Big Adventure

Full disclosure, when our amazeballs guest, author, podcaster, blogger, etc. Whitney Matheson chose this one for us, I wasn;t sure how it was gonna hold up. Well, let's juts say you probably don't wanna miss this episode filled with fun anecdotes about our encounters with the main man Pee-Wee himself! Listen in and relive that joyous feeling the first time you heard him and said to yourself, "What  the fuck am I watching?" Enjoy!

Cinemental_086 - Whitney Matheson (part one) - A Woman Under the Influence

Our guest this week, the amazing Whitney Matheson, author, blogger, podcaster...name it, she does it. She has brought us one of our most divisive films to date. The late John Cassavetes' indie masterpiece "A Woman Under the Influence". This is a film that tackles difficult subjects head on and with an unflinching camera's eye. I challenge anyone to view this film and not be moved to some sort of strong opinions about it. Regardless, it makes for great conversation. Listen and enjoy!

Cinemental_085 - Tom Zielinski (part two) - Let It Ride

Our guest, fellow podcaster and friend Tom Zielinski's guilty pleasure pick this week was something I had seen pieces of over the years but never sat down and watched all the way through. I have now. Give a quick listen as we discuss my media consumption for the week and this forgotten (gem?) film from the late 80s.

Cinemental_084 - Tom Zielinski (part one) - Vanilla Sky

Friend of the show and fellow podcaster, Tom Zielinski joins us for the first of two episodes, First off, we dive into a real mind-bender of a flick, "Vanilla Sky, " a  Cameron Crowe remake of a Spanish film ( which also stars Penelope Cruz, in case you're interested). Thisis a film which deserves much discussion. And probably several viewings, but we do our best to break it all down for you.

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Cinemental_083 - Dennis Calero - Zack Snyder's JL & Godzilla V Kong

So, for the first time in Cinemental history, we are down one man! Due to circumstances beyond out control, we had a guest bow out last minute and we put out the call to our previous guests and lo and behold, writer/Artist Dennis Calero answered the call. Without, two movies to discuss, we chose to dig into two events of recent days: "Zack Snyder's Justice League" & "Godzilla vs. King Kong". We hope you like it! Enjoy!

Cinemental_082 - Darren Callahan (part two) - The Crazies (1973)

In the 10 intervening years between his "Night of..." and "Dawn of the Dead" films, George A. Romero made four features. The third of which was 1973's "The Crazies". Combining the rawness of the 'night' and the clear evolution of his style leading directly to films like "Martin" and and eventually "Dawn". Director, writer and composer Darren Callahan joins us for the second part of his visit as we discuss the original "The Crazies". Cause as we all know, any day with a Romero film in it, is usually a good day.

Cinemental_081 - Darren Callahan (part one) - Pontypool

It may not be perfect, but no one can deny that the film screenwriter/composer/director Darren Callahan brings us this week is definitely unique. A completely new take on how we may become infected during a 'zombie' apocalypse is thought-provoking and may just make you ponder language in a new way after you watch it. One of Steve's personal choices for heavily underrated horror films.
And Stephen McHattie is just a wonder to behold.

 

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Cinemental_080 - Jeff Gomez (part two) - Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Starlight Runner CEO and film producer Jeff Gomez returns with another film for us to dig into and this one will blow your mind! Come take a listen as we discuss "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" a musical based upon a Broadway play directed by and starring the writer/creator of the stage production. A combo you  might not think would work out so well, but here transforms itself into one of my favorite viewing experiences since we started this show.