The Cine-Files

For our 54th episode John and Steve explore a film and a character that holds a very special place in both their hearts. Kind but dangerous, violent but gentle, uneducated but wise, Rocky is unlike any other character in film history. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/supportOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com* 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

There simply is no one, in the history of film, like Jackie Chan, who combines action, comedy and death defying stunts in a way that is uniquely his own and his 1985 film Police Story is as thrilling today as it was 32 years ago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/supportOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com* 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

This week on The Cine-Files, Steve and Jon are joined by animator and actor Stephen B. Jones to discuss Sydney Pollack's thriller Three Days of the Condor starring Robert Redford. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/supportOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com* 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

This Week on The Cine-Files John and Steve go back to 1959 to explore one of the greatest comedies of all time, Some Like it Hot, directed by Billy Wilder and starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemon and the legendary Marilyn Monroe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/supportOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com* 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

Joining the discussion is Scott Mantz, a renowned film critic for Access Hollywood and a movie festival veteran. They dive into the captivating world of 'Blade Runner,' analyzing its rich themes of identity and humanity. The conversation unpacks Ridley Scott's groundbreaking visual style and atmospheric score by Vangelis, exploring how these elements contribute to the film's lasting legacy. Scott shares insights on character dynamics and emotional stakes, revealing how their complexities resonate with modern audiences. The nostalgic exploration leads to philosophical reflections on existence itself.

To celebrate he 40th anniversary of Star Wars, John and Steve welcome back their most frequent guest and Star Wars Fan Michael Vogel. This is a big one, folks. Let's hope the force is with them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/supportOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com* 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

This week on The Cine-Files, Steve and John are joined by animation producer and writer Eric Rogers to discuss one of their all time favorites, Steven Spielberg's 1975 masterpiece, Jaws. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/supportOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com* 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

This is week on The Cine-Files, Steve and John go back to a family classic. The Black Stallion, produced by Francis Ford Coppola, Directed by Carol Ballard, is a lyrical, almost mythical, story of a boy an Island, a horse and the greatest race ever run. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/supportOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com* 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

When we recorded this episode a few weeks ago, with special guest, Karen P. Morris, we had no idea how topical it would be but, the truth is, All the Presidents Men seems just as important today as it was 40 years ago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/supportOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com* 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

This week The Cine-Files is joined by surprise guest, writer Dave Rapp, to discuss The Silence of the Lambs in honor of the great Jonathan Demme. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/supportOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com* 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