The Cine-Files

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris discuss the career and legacy of Jean Claude Van Damme and his movies! As a martial artist student and teacher, Steve has a special interest in discussing Van Damme's techniques and how they helped him separate from other action heroes of the time. And John has always enjoyed seeing Van Damme films on opening night since Bloodsport and has a special affinity for the Muscles from Brussels. Join us for this LIVE discussion and give us your thoughts on JCVD and his movies!Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksJohn @therochasaysSteve @srmorrisThe Cine-Files Twitter @cine_filesInstagram thecinefilespodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha bring you a compilation of some of their recent Cine-Files Shorts that includes their thoughts on the SLY and ARNOLD documentaries, their thoughts on how historically accurate filmmakers need to be with true events depicted in their movies, how unbiased or biased documentaries are when the subject of them is an Executive Producer on the films, the importance of film festivals and how they are changing and finally a fun episode of F***, MARRY, KILL where we choose amongst three movies or three topics and separate them into one of these three categories! Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksFollow John Rocha: @therochasaysFollow Steve Morris: @srmorrisThe Cine-FilesFollow is on Twitter @cine_filesFollow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcastCheck out https://www.expressvpn.com/cinefilesCheck out FIJI Water : www.wonderful.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha bring you Part 2 of their breakdown and discussion of the 2001 British gangster classic SEXY BEAST from Academy Award nominated director Jonathan Glazer! The film stars Ray Winstone, Ian McShane, Amanda Redman and Ben Kingsley who delivers one of the greatest performances of his career. Kinglsey was nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe for his work as the menacing, emotionally stunted, terrifying and battering ram of Id that is Don Logan. A cleverly written and directed heist movie that ISN"T about the heist, it features iconic dialogue, unforgettable scenes and a surprisingly beautiful and honest love story at the heart of it all. John and Steve head to Gal and DeeDee's house in sunny Spain for Part 1 of their discussion on Sexy Beast.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/3QPR5l4Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksFollow John Rocha: @therochasaysFollow Steve Morris: @srmorrisThe Cine-FilesFollow is on Twitter @cine_filesFollow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcast“This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CINEFILES and get on your way to being your best self.”Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/CINEFILESCheck out https://www.expressvpn.com/cinefilesCheck out FIJI Water : www.wonderful.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha bring you Part 1 of their breakdown and discussion of the 2001 British gangster classic SEXY BEAST from Academy Award nominated director Jonathan Glazer! The film stars Ray Winstone, Ian McShane, Amanda Redman and Ben Kingsley who delivers one of the greatest performances of his career. Kinglsey was nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe for his work as the menacing, emotionally stunted, terrifying and battering ram of Id that is Don Logan. A cleverly written and directed heist movie that ISN"T about the heist, it features iconic dialogue, unforgettable scenes and a surprisingly beautiful and honest love story at the heart of it all. John and Steve head to Gal and DeeDee's house in sunny Spain for Part 1 of their discussion on Sexy Beast.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/3QPR5l4Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksFollow John Rocha: @therochasaysFollow Steve Morris: @srmorrisThe Cine-FilesFollow is on Twitter @cine_filesFollow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with our special guest: actor, writer and The Geek Buddies co-host Shannon McClung. All three of them explore one of the greatest superhero movies ever made: Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Directed by The Russo brothers and starring Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Redford, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is both an homage to the classic espionage films of the 70s and an incredible action movie with brilliant fight choreography, amazing stunts and stunning visual effects.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3wkgcp2Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksJohn @therochasaysSteve @srmorrisThe Cine-Files Twitter @cine_filesInstagram thecinefilespodcast“This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CINEFILES and get on your way to being your best self.”Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/CINEFILESOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha reissue their episode on THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR with a brand new 2024 intro from Steve and John to accompany their two episode breakdown of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER which wrap up this week.This film from director Sydney Pollack stars Robert Redford as Joe Turner (Robert Redford), a quiet CIA codebreaker who walks into his workplace and finds that all of his coworkers have been murdered. Horrified, Joe flees the scene, convinces Kathy (Faye Dunaway) to help him survive and learns that CIA higher-ups were involved in the murders and have sent a merciless hit man (Max von Sydow) after him. Joe must somehow survive long enough to figure out why his own agency wants him dead. Nominated for one Oscar and two Golden Globes, this is a film and a Cine-Files discussion you don't want to miss!(Originally Aired in June of 2017)If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/3ydpTpYDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksFollow John Rocha: @therochasaysFollow Steve Morris: @srmorrisThe Cine-FilesFollow is on Twitter @cine_filesFollow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcast“This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CINEFILES and get on your way to being your best self.”Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/CINEFILESOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with our special guest: actor, writer and The Geek Buddies co-host Shannon McClung. All three of them explore one of the greatest superhero movies ever made: Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Directed by The Russo brothers and starring Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Redford, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is both an homage to the classic espionage films of the 70s and an incredible action movie with brilliant fight choreography, amazing stunts and stunning visual effects.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3wkgcp2Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksJohn @therochasaysSteve @srmorrisThe Cine-Files Twitter @cine_filesInstagram thecinefilespodcast“This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CINEFILES and get on your way to being your best self.”Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris discuss the importance and power of baseball movies in cinema to celebrate the start of the new MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL season! They discuss all the episodes they've done on baseball movies and discuss some of their favorite movies of these movies and of baseball.Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksJohn @therochasaysSteve @srmorrisThe Cine-Files Twitter @cine_filesInstagram thecinefilespodcast“This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CINEFILES and get on your way to being your best self.”Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SHŌGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its ninth episode "Crimson Sky" on FX and HULU. Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI.The Outlaw John Rocha is joined by his The Cine-Files cohost Steve Morris who is steeped in the knowledge of James Clavell and Japanese culture to SPOILER REVIEW the SHŌGUN series!“This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CINEFILES and get on your way to being your best self.”Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their SEASON OF MARTIN SCORSESE with Part 3 of their deep dive into 1988's THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. Considered one of the most thought provoking and controversial movies about the life of Jesus Christ. It focuses on his struggle with various forms of temptation including fear, doubt, depression, reluctance, and lust. Based on the book by Nikos Kazantzakis with a screenplay from Paul Schrader, the film received one Oscar nomination for Best Director for Scorsese and a Grammy for the soundtrack titled PASSION composed by musician Peter Gabriel. The film stars Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, David Bowie, and Harry Dean Stanton.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/3U7CFilDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksJohn @therochasaysSteve @srmorrisThe Cine-FilesTwitter @cine_filesInstagram thecinefilespodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy