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    CineNation

    The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.
    enBrandon Sparks200 Episodes

    Episodes (200)

    251 - Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)

    251 - Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
    "I have loved her even when I hated her." For Episode 251, Thomas and Brandon talk about the 2011 film CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE. Listen as they discuss this rom-com that many say is underrated and one of the best of the 2010s. They also talk about the instant chemistry between Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    250 - When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

    250 - When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
    "You realize of course that we could never be friends." For Episode 250, Brandon and Thomas are starting their Rom-Com series with one of the best of all time, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY... Listen as we discuss how the movie went from a basic idea to a classic of the genre.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    249 - Summer of Soul (2021)

    249 - Summer of Soul (2021)
    "It wasn't just about the music." For Episode 249, Brandon and Thomas talk about the 2021 Oscar-winning documentary SUMMER OF SOUL. Listen as they discuss how the concert series was created and why it took so long for the film to be released.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    248 - Sign o' the Times (1987)

    248 - Sign o' the Times (1987)
    "Sign o' the times mess with your mind." For Episode 248, Brandon and David talk about a brilliant but underseen concert film from Prince. Listen as they discuss where Prince was in his career and why the film has been hard to find for years.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    247 - The Last Waltz (1978)

    247 - The Last Waltz (1978)
    "We wanted it to be a celebration." For Episode 247, Thomas and Brandon sit down to talk about Martin Scorsese's classic concert film, THE LAST WALTZ. Listen as they discuss the history of The Band and why one person in the group made it his mission to make this film.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    246 - Stop Making Sense (1984)

    246 - Stop Making Sense (1984)
    "I've got a tape I want to play." For Episode 246, Brandon and David start our series on concert films with one of the best of all time, STOP MAKING SENSE, starring Talking Heads. Listen as they discuss how Oscar-winning director, Jonathan Demme, became involved, and why the film is still beloved to this day.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    245 - The Lodge (2019)

    245 - The Lodge (2019)
    "You are not welcome here." For Episode 245, Thomas and Brandon discuss the religious horror film, THE LODGE. Listen as they discuss how it was made and how the COVID pandemic affected its release.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    244 - Gremlins (1984)

    244 - Gremlins (1984)
    "Now I have another reason to hate Christmas." For Episode 244, David and Brandon talk about Joe Dante's classic holiday horror film, GREMLINS. Listen as they talk about Dante's early career and how he was able to turn the film into a holiday classic.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    243 - Better Watch Out (2016)

    243 - Better Watch Out (2016)
    "You Might Be Home But You're Not Alone." For Episode 243, Thomas and Brandon discuss the rarely discussed Holiday Horror film, BETTER WATCH OUT. Listen as they talk about how this film went from a low-budget American indie to a high-priced Australian film overnight.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    242 - Black Christmas (1974)

    242 - Black Christmas (1974)
    "I know what you did, nasty Billy!" For Episode 242, Brandon and Thomas start their Holiday Horror series by looking at one of the most important films of the genre, BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974). Listen as they discuss how this small Canadian film became a cult classic and inspiration for many of the early slasher films.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    241 - Drive (2011)

    241 - Drive (2011)
    "I have to go somewhere, and I don't think I can come back." For Episode 241, Thomas and Brandon discuss the modern neon noir, DRIVE. Listen as they talk about how a future blockbuster action film turned into an arthouse crime film starring one of Hollywood's rising stars, Ryan Gosling.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    240 - To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

    240 - To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
    "Buddy, you're in the wrong place at the wrong time." For Episode 240, Brandon is joined by Anna Catley to talk about William Friedkin's TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. Listen as they discuss Willem Dafoe's cheekbones and why the film was considered by some as Friedkin's comeback film. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    238 - Blade Runner (1982)

    238 - Blade Runner (1982)
    "All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain." For Episode 238, Brandon and Thomas kick-off their Neon Noir series by looking at the 1982 classic, BLADE RUNNER. Listen as they discuss the grueling behind-the-scenes of the film, and how it captures the elements of Neon Noir.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    237 - X (2022)

    237 - X (2022)
    "This wasn't what I had in mind when I agreed to help out on your film." For Episode 237, Thomas and Brandon finish off our Slasher series by talking about Ti West's recent film X. Listen as they talk about how COVID played a major part in the film's production and how it fits into the Slasher genre.  Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    236 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

    236 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
    "It is all the more tragic in that they were young." For Episode 236, Brandon is joined by David Glenn IV to discuss the slasher classic, THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE. Listen as they talk about the hectic production and its continuing legacy. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    235 - The House That Screamed (1969)

    235 - The House That Screamed (1969)
    "I must run this establishment with a firm hand." For Episode 235, Thomas and Brandon continue their Slasher series by talking about The House That Screamed. Listen as they discuss why the film is an underrated classic that deserves more attention. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    233 - Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

    233 - Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
    "Were you lying then, are you lying now, or are you not in fact a chronic and habitual liar! For Episode 233, Brandon and Thomas conclude their courtroom drama series by talking about Witness for the Prosecution. Listen as they discuss how the film was the crowning moment of the film's cast. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    232 - My Cousin Vinny (1992)

    232 - My Cousin Vinny (1992)
    "No! The defense is wrong!" For Episode 232, Brandon is joined by Amy to talk about the popular courtroom comedy, My Cousin Vinny. Listen as they discuss why some believe it is one of the most accurate courtroom films of all time.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com