CineNation
The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 92 minutes
- Episodes
- 379
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
99 - Everything is Copy: The Works of Nora Ephron
When it comes to the romantic comedy, filmmaker Nora Ephron is one of the few people who has become synonymous with the genre. In honor of Valentine's Day, Brandon and Thomas dive into the career and…
01:28:51 |
Thu 13 Feb 2020
98 - Back to the Future: Time Travel Movies
Put the fuel in the tank and buckle your seatbelt because we're about to hit 1.21 gigawatts as we head back in time. Brandon and Thomas sit down to discuss the time travel film genre. The delve into …
01:21:17 |
Fri 31 Jan 2020
97 - Unforgiven: Revenge Movies
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Brandon and Thomas discuss one of Thomas' favorite subgenres of all time...the Revenge genre. The CineNation duo take a look at the history of the genre and they t…
01:22:46 |
Sat 18 Jan 2020
96 - Year in Review
It's time to take a look back at what we've covered this year. Brandon and Thomas take a break from the regular scheduled programming to take a look at all of the genres they have covered this year o…
01:18:00 |
Fri 20 Dec 2019
95 - A Separation: Divorce Movies
Call your lawyers and tell your loved ones because it's time to talk about Divorce Movies. Brandon, Ben, and Thomas discuss the evolution of the divorce movie genre and some of their favorite movies …
01:34:09 |
Thu 05 Dec 2019
94 - Chef: Cooking Movies
Turn on the oven, heat up the pan, and put on your apron because it's time to discuss cooking movies. In honor of Thanksgiving, Brandon and Thomas dig into the small genre of cooking films. They talk…
00:58:41 |
Fri 22 Nov 2019
93 - The King of Comedy: Movies about Comedians
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard. Take a listen as Brandon and Thomas delve into the small subgenre of movies about comedians. They cover the history of the genre and some of their favorites. They also …
01:21:14 |
Thu 07 Nov 2019
92 - The Haunting: Haunted House Movies
Have you ever heard things go bump in the night? Have you ever seen a figure appear in your home? Don't be scared of this episode, but we're going to be analyzing the Haunted House movie genre. Liste…
01:42:47 |
Thu 24 Oct 2019
91 - Bad Boys: Buddy Cop Movies
It's time to suit up because we are ready to dive into the Buddy Cop film genre. Brandon, Thomas, and Ben delve into the very popular and very beloved subgenre of film. They talk about the origins of…
01:44:04 |
Thu 10 Oct 2019
90 - The World of Robert Zemeckis
Hop in your DeLorean, grab a box of chocolates, and turn up your radio because it's time to take a trip through the filmography of Robert Zemeckis. Zemeckis has directed such classics as Back to the …
01:40:25 |
Thu 26 Sep 2019
89 - Major League: Baseball Movies
Put on your ball cap, grab some cash for a hot dog, and lather on the sunscreen because it's time to head to the ballpark! With a few new segments, the CineNation gang delves into the subgenre of bas…
01:32:30 |
Thu 12 Sep 2019
88 - The World of Quentin Tarantino
Turn up the volume on your radio, grab a pack of Red Apple cigarettes, and don't forget to eat a savory Big Kahuna burger. It's time to dive into the world of Quentin Tarantino. With Ben's absent, Br…
01:39:20 |
Thu 29 Aug 2019
87 - Moneyball
It's time to change the game! With Ben Goertz absent, Brandon and Thomas delve into an important year of cinema when things began to shift. Genre is taking over, the star system is dying, and superhe…
01:25:26 |
Thu 15 Aug 2019
86 - Two-Lane Blacktop: A Look at Road Movies
It's time to fill the gas tank, turn up the music, and hit the highway because it's time to discuss the Road movie. Brandon, Ben, and Thomas delve into the famous genre that is a favorite among many.…
01:18:48 |
Thu 01 Aug 2019
85 - Debuts: Lumet, Brooks, and Burton
Thomas and Ben are absent due to scheduling conflicts, so Brandon had to call in the reinforcements. Returning from a two-year absence from CineNation, Will Clayton joins Brandon to talk directorial …
01:05:06 |
Thu 18 Jul 2019
84 - Born on the Fourth of July
Today is our Independence Day. In celebration for America's birthday, Brandon, Thomas, and Ben decided to breakdown the cinematic character known as the American hero. From John Wayne to Mark Wahlber…
01:23:20 |
Thu 04 Jul 2019
83 - The Long, Hot Summer
The days are becoming longer, hotter, and more humid. That must mean one thing...Summer has arrived! Brandon, Ben, and Thomas delve into the subgenre of Summer movies. In some cases, the subgenre is …
01:55:46 |
Thu 20 Jun 2019
82 - Almost Famous: A Look at Fictional Bands
It's time to plug in your amps, turn up the mics, and get the band back together. On this episode of CineNation, Brandon, Ben, and Thomas talk about fake bands, made-up singers, and fictional stories…
01:33:51 |
Thu 06 Jun 2019
81 - True Grit
Let's wind the clocks back to 2010. With Ben being absent from this episode, Brandon and Thomas decided to take a look at a specific year in film and 2010 was their choice. They talk about the lack o…
01:42:30 |
Thu 23 May 2019
80 - The Verdict
I object! The CineNation trio take a look at one of the more fan favorite subgenres, the Courtroom Drama. Brandon, Ben, and Thomas delve into the many different eras of the courtroom drama and how cu…
01:51:28 |
Fri 10 May 2019
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