Best ECFS Productions Podcasts (2025)

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The Abyss (1989) 1:30:16

1d ago1:30:16

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Continuing our dive into James Cameron, we cover The Abyss (1989). Notoriously known as one of the most difficult and dangerous movies ever made, The Abyss follows Bud Brigman (Ed Harris), a civilian deep-see engineer and his crew as they make a dangerous journey to recover a nuclear submarine. Nearly half of the movie is shot underwater, using spe…

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Titanic (1997) 1:42:06

9d ago1:42:06

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Juzo and Isaac revisit James Cameron’s epic romance-disaster film Titanic (1997), diving into why this box office phenomenon still resonates decades later. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as star-crossed lovers aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic and blends historical tragedy with sweeping melodrama and groundbreaking visual effects.…

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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) 1:36:02

15d ago1:36:02

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Finally! We finish the exciting roller coaster that is the Mission: Impossible franchise with Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. This review is coming right after opening weekend and it will contain spoilers, so do yourself a favor and go support your local cinema before listening to this show! It’s a true joy to see a movie of this magnitu…

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Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) 1:36:12

23d ago1:36:12

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Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025), the newest film from Trey Edward Shults, is getting completely panned. Naturally, as fans of his previous work, we had to see what went wrong (or right) in this flop spearheaded by The Weeknd. Enjoy! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, co-hosted by film expert Juzo Greenwood. The…

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Sinners (2025) 1:42:18

29d ago1:42:18

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Join Cameron and Juzo talking about Ryan Coogler's latest film, Sinners (2025). Both of us think it's a deep and interesting film and we've been excited to share our thoughts about it since we first saw it. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, and Hailee Steinfeld. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, …

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Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) and Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) 1:42:56

1M ago1:42:56

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Moving on to Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation and Mission Impossible: Fallout, we discuss two of the best in the series and we debate on which one we like better! Isaac has a scalding hot take and we get to duke out our opinions on the first two Christopher McQuarrie Mission movies. Enjoy! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom…

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Mission: Impossible III (2006) and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) 1:46:56

1M ago1:46:56

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Another Double Feature, with two more Mission: Impossible movies! This week is Mission: Impossible III and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. We also have an extended discussion about one of the biggest re-releases in history, Star Wars: Episode III, which we all got to enjoy over the weekend. It’s a popcorn-movie filled episode this week and we…

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Bonus Episode: Twin Peaks S1 (1990) and Warfare (2025) 1:21:50

2M ago1:21:50

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Surprise! Here's a special bonus episode of Cinema Spectator where Cameron and Juzo opine about the first season of Twin Peaks and the newest Alex Garland film Warfare (2025). Enjoy the extra content! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, co-hosted by film expert Juzo Greenwood. The show is executive produc…

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Mission: Impossible (1996) and Mission: Impossible II (2000) 1:30:15

2M ago1:30:15

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Today it’s a Double Feature! Kicking off our discussion of the Mission: Impossible franchise, we’re discussing Mission: Impossible and Mission: Impossible II. It’s seriously impressive for a franchise to span nearly 30 years, multiple directors, and plenty of death defying stunts from lead actor Tom Cruise. We look back to the original Brian De Pal…

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The Straight Story (1999) 1:44:24

2M ago1:44:24

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We continue with the filmography of David Lynch by exploring a lesser known classic; The Straight Story is a movie that has none of the typical hallmarks of a Lynch film, but nonetheless has the essential DNA of what is at the center of many of his movies. The Straight Story is (as its name implies) a very straightforward story about an elderly man…

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Lost Highway (1997) 1:11:45

2M ago1:11:45

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We’ve met before, haven't we? At your house? Join Juzo and Cameron as we analyze one of David Lynch’s most disturbing and unconventional movies of his filmography. Try, if you dare, to analyze Lost Highway and you may be left more lost than you were before. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, co-hosted by…

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Blue Velvet (1986) 1:53:46

2M ago1:53:46

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This week we continue our discussion of David Lynch by exploring the strange world of Blue Velvet (1986). The film contrasts the happy-go-lucky and relatively ordinary world of Lumbertown USA with the seedy underbelly brewing underneath its surface. Kyle MacLachlan plays Jeffrey Beaumont, a young man whose curiosity leads to disturbing revelations,…

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SPECIAL: Brett Ryan Bonowicz discussing the modern theater-going experience 1:35:06

3M ago1:35:06

1:35:06

In a hostile takeover of the podcast feed, Juzo hosts an episode of the show with special guest Brett Ryan Bonowicz (founder and operator of the Odyssey Film Institute). In a wide ranging chat, the pair discuss their memories of moviegoing and the state of theaters and exhibition in the modern era. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isa…

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Dune (1984) 1:33:33

3M ago1:33:33

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Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron return to discuss David Lynch's Dune (1984), an ambitious ane infamous adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic. Starring Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides, the film blends interesting visuals with Lynch’s signature style, making it a perplexing and divisive entry in the Dune legacy. We compare Lynch’s take to Denis Villene…

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Mickey 17 (2025) 1:16:18

3M ago1:16:18

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The long await follow-up to Bong Joon Ho's Best Picture winning film Parasite (2019) is here! And.... we have some thoughts. Join Cameron and Juzo for the review of Mickey 17 (2025). Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produce…

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The Elephant Man (1980) 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

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Kicking off our study of the films of David Lynch, The Elephant Man is a heartbreaking look into the mistreatment of those who look different than us. John Merrick (John Hurt), born with a number of physical deformities, has been mistreated and abused all through his life until he's taken in to be studied by Dr. Treves (Anthony Hopkins). Instead of…

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Our Favorite Movies from 2024 1:49:12

4M ago1:49:12

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We're officially ranking our favorite movies of the year in anticipation for the Oscars this weekend. Of course, our favorite movies are the best movies of the year so it doesn't really matter what they decide on Sunday. It's already been decided! Thanks for a great 2024! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, a…

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Hard Truths (2024) 1:08:22

4M ago1:08:22

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Hard Truths (2024) follows Pansy (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) as she grapples with her resentment towards everyone in her life. She hates her husband and her son, she hates the woman helping her at the store, and she especially hates the person asking for her parking space. Pansy harbors a deep resentment in her life and the film wonders if there's any…

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Breaking Bad: When TV becomes Cinema 1:41:26

4M ago1:41:26

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Breaking Bad is a show that is so cinematic, detail oriented, and auteur driven that it feels like it captures something more than any average TV show. Cameron and Isaac discuss what makes Breaking Bad feel like it reaches into the cinematic canon. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The s…

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Emilia Pérez (2024) 1:21:57

4M ago1:21:57

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Oscar-bait or revolutionary masterpiece? Can Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron survive the most infamous 2024 Academy Award-nominated movie? From the mind of Jacques Audiard comes a musical crime film, Emilia Pérez. The story follows Mexican cartel leader Emilia, portrayed by Karla Sofía Gascón, who seeks lawyer Rita's (Zoe Saldaña's) assistance to orchestr…

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Nosferatu (2024) 57:19

4M ago57:19

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Robert Eggers' newest film breathes new life into the classic tale of a secretive count who has been living in a dilapidated castle in the outskirts of Transylvania, and the disturbing affair that brings him to haunt the civilized world. Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult play newlyweds who are quickly driven apart by forces darker than they can ima…

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A Different Man (2024) 1:23:29

5M ago1:23:29

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A Different Man (2024) stars Sebastian Stan as a man with ‎neurofibromatosis who wishes for a new life, only to find that he's the same bitter person after he gets it. Co-starring Renate Reinsve as the flirtatious neighbor he desires and Adam Pearson as the confident and charismatic person he envies (even though he too has neurofibromatosis), the f…

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Flow (2024) 1:53:47

5M ago1:53:47

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Happy New Year! The film review begins at 38:29. Join Isaac and Juzo as they explore Gints Zilbalodis's animated masterpiece, Flow (2024). This dialogue-free film follows a solitary black cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world devastated by floods, finding unexpected companionship among other animals. Celebrated for its innovative use of Blender s…

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2024 in Review 1:40:58

6M ago1:40:58

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We're wrapping up 2024 by looking back on the many movies we watched this year and seeing which ones resonated with Isaac the most. We're so thankful that you choose to spend your time listening to Cinema Spectator. Happy Holidays! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, with frequent appearances from film exp…

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) 1:26:42

6M ago1:26:42

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One of the final collaborations between John Wayne and John Ford, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) pits attorney Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) against a cruel and violent gangster Liberty Valance (Lee Marvin). Stoddard must decide if he wants to stick to his principles and defeat Valance through legal means, or use frontier justice. Cinema…

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My Darling Clementine (1946) 1:27:21

6M ago1:27:21

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John Ford serves up a classic Western story telling the events of Tombstone Arizona and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Unlike more modern depictions, My Darling Clementine is a much more soft-spoken and melancholy movie, less about the lawlessness and debauchery and more about the casualties of a modernizing West. Join Juzo and Cameron as they di…

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The Grapes of Wrath (1940) 1:30:54

6M ago1:30:54

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We're going back to classic movies this week, and spending some time with John Ford. The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is based on the 1938 Steinbeck novel and follows a group of rural Oklahomans as they search for a better life in the west. Henry Fonda stars as Tom Joad, a former prisoner trying to better his life and take care of his family. Will Isaac …

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Ford v Ferrari (2019) 1:53:58

7M ago1:53:58

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Ford v Ferrari is an excellent film about the struggles between artistry and success. On the surface, it can be taken as a unique and beautiful action-racing movie, but lurking underneath are themes of friendship, the politics of navigating a massive corporation, and the ecstasy of success. Ford v Ferrari is a pure joy to watch, and an even more in…

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Friday Night Lights (2004) 1:32:20

7M ago1:32:20

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Friday Night Lights (2004) is a cultural classic that has the earmarks of a being a trope filled sports movie, though its real interest is what lies beneath the surface. It exists as a critique of the small-town stardom of high school football, and what keeps people trapped in that cycle. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom a…

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Warrior (2011) 1:49:23

7M ago1:49:23

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Warrior is a special and seriously underrated sports movie. Two brothers are pitted against each other in an unlikely matchup in a winner-take-all fighting tournament. Both are haunted by the pain of their past, and both are struggling to reconcile with their now sober father. Warrior is a gut punch and a deeply emotional movie that deserves more l…

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Moneyball (2011) 1:47:53

7M ago1:47:53

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Get ready for a grand slam of an episode, because our bases our loaded with a special guest: Kaleb Tuttle. Kaleb is a prolific film and television watcher, sports fan, and Aaron Sorkin devotee, which is why he's the perfect expert to bring on for this episode. Moneyball (2011) is film about statistics battling the human element, and what makes a ga…

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The Babadook (2014) 1:22:09

8M ago1:22:09

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Finishing off Horror Month is The Babadook (2014), which takes on the terror of grief and loneliness. This small scale story of a single mother and a disobedient son takes a much quieter approach to monster-horror movies and delivers something more introspective. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, with fr…

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The Fly (1986) 1:35:57

8M ago1:35:57

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Cameron, Isaac, and Juzo are back to discuss this 80's horror classic, David Cronenberg's The Fly (1986). Jeff Goldblum stars as the eccentric scientist attempting to perfect teleportation, as well as trying to romance the skeptical journalist Geena Davis. Through his experiments, he finds out that some experiments are irreversible. Cinema Spectato…

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The Witch (2015) 1:32:27

8M ago1:32:27

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Robert Eggars' debut feature The Witch (2015) is a slow, contemplative movie about the inner workings of an exiled protestant family in the 1630s. Plagued by poor harvest and unusual happenings, they wonder if they are cursed... or are bringing it on themselves. Cameron and Juzo talk about this innovative horror movie that has surely become a moder…

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Megalopolis (2024) 2:28:34

8M ago2:28:34

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Sorry for the curveball, but this movie is just too weird and too interesting not to talk about. Megalopolis is the latest Francis Ford Coppola epic about.... well, let's just say it's one of the most unique film experiences of our lifetime. An aged director, coming back from a 13 year hiatus, making a dream project he's been wanting to make for de…

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Signs (2002) 1:35:52

8M ago1:35:52

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Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron begin horror month with Signs (2002), directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Starring Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix, this suspenseful thriller follows a former priest as mysterious crop circles appear on his family’s farm. With tense moments, thought-provoking themes, and Shyamalan's signature creativity, the hosts debate how Sig…

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Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 1:48:55

9M ago1:48:55

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A bank robbery gone wrong turns into a panicked and sweaty hostage situation in this Lumet classic, Dog Day Afternoon (1975). Al Pacino puts in an all-time great performance as the high-strung, charasmatic, and a little unhinged bank robber, Sonny Wortzik, as he fumbles the robbery but attempts to make a clean escape by negotiating with the NYPD. B…

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The Hill (1965) 1:07:15

9M ago1:07:15

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The Hill is a brutal depiction of cruelty and masochism in British military prisons during World War II. The film follows a disgraced Sergeant Major Roberts (Sean Connery) as he fights through the corruption and brutality of his captivity in North Africa. He must learn to follow the rules of the guards or be subject to punishments including "the Hi…

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Fail Safe (1964) 1:37:24

9M ago1:37:24

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Sydney Lumet's Fail Safe (1964) is time capsule of nuclear paranoia, and a powerful allegory for the dangers of technology getting out of hand. Starring Henry Fonda as the President put in an unwinnable situation, he only has so long to stop a deadly nuclear accident. In order to stop the chain of events that increasingly seem inevitable, he must m…

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12 Angry Men (1957) 1:31:24

9M ago1:31:24

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12 Angry Men is not only a classic film, but one that has influenced the justice system for decades since its release. In this episode, Cameron, Juzo, and Isaac kick off Sidney Lumet month by tackling his debut film, 12 Angry Men. It also happens to be considered to be one of the greatest films of all time, and is one that has left an enormous impa…

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Ready Player One (2018) 2:15:17

10M ago2:15:17

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Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron jump into the VR-gaming realm of Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster 'Ready Player One' (2018), where virtual reality becomes the ultimate playground and battleground. Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, and Ben Mendelsohn, the film transports viewers into a novel-based dystopian future where the OASIS offers an escape from a b…

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Munich (2005) 1:29:25

10M ago1:29:25

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In one of Steven Spielberg's most somber and least recognized films, Munich (2005) is a dark and introspective spy thriller. Starring Eric Bana and Daniel Craig, Munich is as thrilling as it is troubling, mixing engaging high-stakes heist sequences with difficult moral questions. Join Cameron and Juzo as they break down this little known classic. C…

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Catch Me If You Can (2002) 2:05:04

10M ago2:05:04

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Among the exceptional list of Steven Spielberg classics, this film is one that stands the test of time. We have always loved Catch Me If You Can, but now we put it to the test to see if it's our favorite Spielberg movie of them all. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the gutsy, conniving conman Frank Abagnale Jr., and Tom Hanks as the dutiful FBI Agent …

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Minority Report (2002) 1:59:58

10M ago1:59:58

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Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron are back for a brighter Steven Spielberg classic, 'Minority Report' (2002). Starring Tom Cruise as a PreCrime officer framed for a murder he has yet to commit, this sci-fi thriller delves into themes of free will and destiny. With standout performances from Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton, the film's visionary depiction o…

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Schindler's List (1993) 1:51:26

11M ago1:51:26

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Cameron, Isaac and Juzo dive into Steven Spielberg's historical masterpiece Schindler's List. Starring Liam Neeson as an opportunist turned hero as he witnesses the horrors of the machine he was a part of. This film is a brutal and poignant look at the horrors of the Holocaust told by a master filmmaker. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted b…

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Jurassic Park (1993) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) 1:35:22

11M ago1:35:22

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Juzo and Cameron talk about the two Steven Spielberg Jurassic Park movies, the one great one and the one not so great one. In the first ever Cinema Spectator double feature, we discuss what makes the first Jurassic Park so special and what makes The Lost World so dull in comparison! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cam…

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) 2:07:18

11M ago2:07:18

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Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron reunite to explore the magical work of Steven Spielberg, starting with a beloved classic: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial(1982). This heartwarming tale follows young Elliott, played by Henry Thomas, as he befriends a stranded alien and helps him find his way home. Featuring standout performances by Drew Barrymore and Dee Wallace…

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Singin' in the Rain (1952) 1:23:35

11M ago1:23:35

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Cameron and Juzo take a minor detour to talk about one of the most classic musicals of all time, Singin' in the Rain (1952). From its iconic titular refrain, to the magnanimous personalities of Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, this movie is a true icon of American culture. Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast…

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The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) 1:38:07

12M ago1:38:07

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Uh oh. DREAD. The A24 cinephiles are excited. Join Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron as they delve into Yorgos Lanthimos' psychological thriller, 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' (2017). Colin Farrell stars as a surgeon whose life unravels when a mysterious young man, played by Barry Keoghan, forces him to make an unthinkable decision. With haunting narrative…

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Mad: Max Fury Road (2015) 1:59:32

12M ago1:59:32

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In this long awaited review of George Miller's fuel-injected action opera, Cameron, Isaac, and Juzo revisit one of their all time favorites: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). Ride for Valhalla with the hosts, and witness the shiny and chrome discussion of what makes this thrill ride so great. Tom Hardy takes up the mantle from Mel Gibson as the new Max Ro…

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