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    The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.
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    Episodes (200)

    231 - A Few Good Men (1992)

    231 - A Few Good Men (1992)
    "You can't handle the truth!" For Episode 231, Brandon is joined by Ben Goertz to discuss A Few Good Men, written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Rob Reiner. Listen as they talk about how this star-studded courtroom drama made it to the big screen. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    230 - Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

    230 - Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
    "As a lawyer, I've had to learn that people aren't just good or just bad. People are many things." For Episode 230, Thomas and Brandon discuss one of their favorite courtroom dramas, Anatomy of a Murder. Listen as they talk about the film's history and how it pushed the boundaries in American cinema. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    229 - 12 Angry Men (1957)

    229 - 12 Angry Men (1957)
    "No jury can declare a man guilty unless it's sure." For Episode 229, Brandon and Thomas start their Courtroom Drama series by talking about 12 Angry Men. Listen as they discuss the lasting legacy the film has had on the genre and cinema as a hold.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    228 - Dirty Dancing (1987)

    228 - Dirty Dancing (1987)
    "Nobody puts Baby in a corner." For Episode 228, we conclude our Summer movie series by talking about Dirty Dancing. Listen as we discuss how this little film became one of the biggest hits of the 1980s.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    226 - Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)

    226 - Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)
    "We came for a good time, not for a long time." For Episode 226, Thomas and Brandon discuss the movie that made them want to do a Summer Movie series, Everybody Wants Some!! Listen as they discuss the film's fantastic performances and why it's one of Richard Linklater's most underrated films.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    225 - Stand by Me (1986)

    225 - Stand by Me (1986)
    "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve." For Episode 225, Brandon and Thomas kick off their summer series by discussing Rob Reiner's Stand by Me. Listen as they talk about how the film made it to the big screen and how it is a perfect summer movie.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    224 - The Shining: The Filmography of Stanley Kubrick - Part 4

    224 - The Shining: The Filmography of Stanley Kubrick - Part 4
    "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." For Episode 224, Brandon and Thomas conclude their director series on Stanley Kubrick. Listen as they discuss his final three films, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and Eyes Wide Shut.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    223 - 2001: A Space Odyssey - The Filmography of Stanley Kubrick - Part 3

    223 - 2001: A Space Odyssey - The Filmography of Stanley Kubrick - Part 3
    "Its origin and purpose are still a total mystery." For Episode 223, Thomas and Brandon continue their journey through the films of Stanley Kubrick. Listen as they discuss what arguably could be considered Kubrick's peak years.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    222 - Dr. Strangelove: The Filmography of Stanley Kubrick - Part 2

    222 - Dr. Strangelove: The Filmography of Stanley Kubrick - Part 2
    "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room." For Episode 222, Thomas and Brandon discuss the continuing evolution of Stanley Kubrick. Listen as they talk about his studio efforts with Spartacus and Lolita before making one of his most beloved films Dr. Strangelove.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    221 - Paths of Glory: The Filmography of Stanley Kubrick - Part 1

    221 - Paths of Glory: The Filmography of Stanley Kubrick - Part 1
    "There are times when I'm ashamed to be a member of the human race, and this is one such occasion." For Episode 221, Brandon and Thomas discuss the early life and career of famed director Stanley Kubrick. Listen as they talk about his first four films, including The Killing (1956) and Paths of Glory (1957).  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    220 - True Grit (2010)

    220 - True Grit (2010)
    "You must pay for everything in this world, one way or another." For Episode 220, Brandon and Thomas talk about True Grit, the 2010 remake from the Coen Brothers. Listen as we discuss how the film perfectly captures the genre and how it was one of the most successful Westerns ever.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    219 - Jeremiah Johnson (1972)

    219 - Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
    "His name was Jeremiah Johnson, and they say he wanted to be a mountain man." For Episode 219, Brandon is joined by Hunter Barcroft to talk about the 1972 Frontier Western, Jeremiah Johnson. Listen as they discuss the film's troubled production and how it became a box office success.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    218 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

    218 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
    "Every gun makes its own tune." For Episode 218, Brandon is joined by David Glenn IV to discuss Sergio Leone's classic film, THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. Listen as we talk about the Spaghetti Western genre and how this movie is one of the best.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    217 - The Wild Bunch (1969)

    217 - The Wild Bunch (1969)
    "It ain't like it used to be, but it'll do." For Episode 217, Thomas and Brandon discuss Sam Peckinpah's classic revisionist Western, The Wild Bunch. Listen as they talk about how Peckinpah was able to create a film that helped end the traditional Western genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    216 - Stagecoach (1939)

    216 - Stagecoach (1939)
    "There are some things a man just can't run away from." For Episode 216, Brandon and Thomas kick off their series on the Western genre by talking about John Ford's Stagecoach. Listen as they discuss how this film redefined the genre, becoming one of the essential films within the Western genre.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    215 - Clue (1985)

    215 - Clue (1985)
    "If I was the murderer, why would I reveal to you how I did it?" For Episode 215, Thomas and Brandon conclude their series on Contained Movies with the 1985 cult classic Clue. Listen as we talk about how a popular board game was turned into a cult classic film. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    214 - Clerks (1994)

    214 - Clerks (1994)
    "I'm not even supposed to be here today!" For Episode 214, Brandon is joined by David Glenn IV to talk about Kevin Smith's directorial debut film, Clerks. Listen as they discuss how this Sundance darling fits into the Contained genre.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    213 - mother! (2017)

    213 - mother! (2017)
    "You never loved me. You just loved how much I loved you." For Episode 213, Thomas and Brandon continue their series on Contained movies by discussing Darren Aronofsky's mother! Listen as we talk about how this film was created and why the film received a mixed reception.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

    212 - Rear Window (1954)

    212 - Rear Window (1954)
    "Nothing has caused the human race so much trouble as intelligence." For Episode 212, Brandon and Thomas discuss Alfred Hitchcock's classic film, Rear Window. Listen as they talk about how this film perfectly represents the contained genre.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com