Episodios

  • 397 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

    397 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
    Apr 2 2026
    "I guess you've noticed something a little strange with Dad." For Episode 397, David and Brandon kick off CineNation's series on Alien movies with Steven Spielberg's classic film, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. Listen as they discuss Spielberg's early interest in UFOs, the numerous writers that attemped the story, which A-list actors turned the movie down, why the film ended up filming in Alabama, the troubles between the producers, what deal Spielberg made with two of his best friends, 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 - Spielberg and High School Entertainment (00:00:10) Intro to the Alien Genre (00:09:51) Intro to Close Encounters of the Third Kind (00:15:52) How Close Encounters of the Third Kind Got to Production (00:21:38) Favorite Scenes (00:35:25) On Set Life - (01:14:29) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:20) What Worked and What Didn't (01:37:37) Film Facts (01:41:46) Awards (01:46:00) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:39) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:58:28) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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    2 h
  • 396 - Bottoms (2023)

    396 - Bottoms (2023)
    Mar 26 2026
    "Could the ugly, untalented gays please report to the principal's office?" For Episode 396, Thomas and Brandon close out CineNation's series on Teen Sex Comedies. Listen as they discuss their favorite modern take on the popular genre with 2023's BOTTOMS. Find out more about the movie as they discuss how Rachel Sennott and Emma Seligman came up with the idea, how Ayo Edebiri got involved in the movie, the process of casting the film, how the Catholic Church in New Orleans tried to stop the film, how NFL legend Marshawn Lynch ended up in the film, how test screenings changed the movie, how the SAG strike affected the film, 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 - Richard Gere and Movie 43 (00:00:10) Recap of the Sex Comedy Genre (00:08:54) Intro to Bottoms (00:14:12) How Bottoms Got to Production (00:21:35) Favorite Scenes (00:38:52) On Set Life - (01:11:43) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:08) What Worked and What Didn't (01:23:39) Film Facts (01:31:41) Awards (01:34:44) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:02) Final Genre Questions (01:47:01) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:30) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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    1 h y 58 m
  • 395 - American Pie (1999)

    395 - American Pie (1999)
    Mar 19 2026
    "It's not a space shuttle launch, it's sex." For Episode 395, Brandon, Thomas, and David continue their series on Sex Comedies with the quinessential 90s film AMERICAN PIE. Listen as the trio discuss how screenwriter Adam Herz came up with the idea for the film, how the movie was fast tracked into production, which TV hearthrob was considered for the lead role, how the famous pie scene would up in the movie, why Eugene Levy was hesitate to star in the film, what critics felt about the film in the moment, how it inspired a massive franchise, and 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 - Boogie Nights - (00:00:10) Recap of the Sex Comedy Genre (00:05:01) Intro to American Pie (00:10:08) How American Pie Got to Production (00:19:12) Favorite Scenes (00:36:07) On Set Life - (01:21:42) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:28:13) What Worked and What Didn't (01:35:05) Film Facts (01:40:13) Awards (01:41:04) Final Questions on the Movie (01:50:58) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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    1 h y 51 m
  • 394 - Risky Business (1983)

    394 - Risky Business (1983)
    Mar 12 2026
    "Time of your life, huh, kid?" For Episode 394, Brandon and Thomas continue CineNation's series on Sex Comedies with RISKY BUSINESS. Listen as they discuss Paul Brickman's time writing the script, how many future A-list stars auditioned for the role, how Tom Cruise landed the role, who had an affair on the set of the film, how Brickman and Cruise came up with the idea for the Bob Seger, why Sean Penn found himself on the set for several weeks, the fights during post-production regarding the ending, 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 - Scream 4, Supernatural, and More (00:00:10) Recap of the Sex Comedy Genre (00:08:41) Intro to Risky Business (00:15:59) How Risky Business Got to Production (00:23:29) Favorite Scenes (00:46:56) On Set Life - (01:27:05) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:37:50) What Worked and What Didn't (01:44:04) Film Facts (01:46:03) Awards (01:47:20) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:26) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:57:17) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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    1 h y 58 m
  • 393 - Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

    393 - Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
    Mar 5 2026
    "Anyone can have sex." For Episode 393, David and Brandon start off CineNation's Sex Comedy series with one of the quintessential high school movies of the 1980s, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. Listen as they discuss Cameron Crowe going undercover at a high school, which director was originally up for the film, the massive casting sessions for the film, Sean Penn's wild method acting techniques on-set, how Amy Heckerling made changes to Crowe's original story, the process of getting the popular music for the film, why Universal executives were so against the project, 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 - Neon and A24 (00:00:10) Intro to the Sex Comedy Genre (00:06:45) Intro to Fast Times at the Ridgemont High (00:13:34) How Fast Times at the Ridgemont High Got to Production (00:24:23) Favorite Scenes (00:51:14) On Set Life - (01:27:52) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:35:46) What Worked and What Didn't (01:46:55) Film Facts (01:51:41) Awards (01:54:23) Final Questions on the Movie (02:00:37) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:05:14) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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    2 h y 5 m
  • 392 - Lost in Translation (2003)

    392 - Lost in Translation (2003)
    Feb 26 2026
    "I just don't know what I'm supposed to be." For Episode 392, Thomas and Brandon conclude CineNation's main series on Brief Encounters with Sofia Coppola's LOST IN TRANSLATION. Listen as they discuss Coppola's run-and-gun style approach to filming in Tokyo, what inspired her to make the movie, how Bill Murray got involved in the project, the difficulties of making an independent film, how the movie came a surprise hit, and 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 - Recent Passings - (00:00:10) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:12:51) Intro to Lost in Translation (00:17:21) How Lost in Translation Got to Production (00:27:44) Favorite Scenes (00:45:06) On Set Life - (01:23:34) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:28:13) What Worked and What Didn't (01:32:23) Film Facts (01:41:32) Awards (01:44:59) Final Questions on the Movie (01:49:20) Final Questions on the Genre (01:54:00) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:37) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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    1 h y 59 m
  • 391 - Brief Encounter (1945)

    391 - Brief Encounter (1945)
    Feb 19 2026
    "This can't last. This misery can't last." For Episode 391, Brandon and Thomas are joined by the incredibly talented film editor and former CineNation regular, Anna Catley. With Anna being a massive fan of BRIEF ENCOUNTER, she decided to join them in discussing one of David Lean and Noel Coward's best films for CineNation's Brief Encounter series. Listen as they discuss Coward's early life in theater, why the casting was so unique for the film, how World War II had an impact on the film's production, the struggles of filming in the countryside, why it was such a big hit in the United States, 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 - The Muppets (00:00:10) Introducing Anna Catley (00:06:30) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:09:30) Intro to Brief Encounter (00:14:34) How Brief Encounter Got to Production (00:24:13) Favorite Scenes (00:37:28) On Set Life - (01:13:53) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:19) What Worked and What Didn't (01:27:50) Film Facts (01:40:05) Awards (01:43:11) Final Questions on the Movie (01:48:41) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:54:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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    1 h y 57 m
  • 390 - Past Lives (2023)

    390 - Past Lives (2023)
    Feb 12 2026
    "It means there must have been something between them in their past lives." For Episode 390, Brandon and David continue CineNation's series on Brief Encounters with Celine Song's PAST LIVES. Listen to find out more about how COVID-19 impacted the film, Song's earlier theatre career, producer mishaps, Song's unique directing style with her actors, how the crew pulled off the film's emotional finale, why the film is becoming one of the gems of 2023, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get a 15% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Continue to Catch Up on 2025 (00:00:10) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:013:09) Intro to Past Lives (00:21:11) How Past Lives Got to Production (00:28:29) Favorite Scenes (00:40:17) On Set Life - (01:15:39) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:55) What Worked and What Didn't (01:26:24) Film Facts (01:33:51) Awards (01:34:19) Final Questions on the Movie (01:37:48) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:43:24) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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    1 h y 45 m