CineNation

"You realize of course that we could never be friends." We're taking it back to our 250th episode on WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. This month, as the CineNation team is on hiatus, we'll be releasing throwback episodes in honor of some the legends we lost in 2025. For this throwback episode, we're honoring Rob Reiner by taking a look back at his rom-com masterpiece. Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss the inspiration behind the film, which A-List actors turned down the movie, what scenes were the most challenging to film, what real-life incident influenced the film's memorable finale, why film critics were so mixed on the film upon its release, 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 Throwback Intro / Rob Reiner Tribute - (00:00:00) Intro to the Rom-Com Genre (00:14:07) Intro to When Harry Met Sally (00:31:57) How When Harry Met Sally Got to Production (00:37:48) Favorite Scenes (00:50:00) On Set Life - (01:09:24) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:17:33) What Worked and What Didn't (01:22:45) Film Facts (01:38:08) Awards (01:43:11) Final Questions on the Movie (01:50:31) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:58:03) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"You'll shoot your eye out, kid." For Episode 388, Brandon and David finish off their Christmas Comedy series with one of the most popular Christmas films of all time, A CHRISTMAS STORY. Listen as they discuss Jean Shepherd's writing, what inspired Bob Clark to make the movie, which A-List actor was almost cast in the film, how many child actors they went through to find Ralphie, how the film became a Christmas classic on television, 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 - Rob Reiner Tribute - (00:00:10) Recap of Christmas Comedies (00:11:59) Intro to A Christmas Story (00:18:32) How A Christmas Story Got to Production (00:23:29) Favorite Scenes (00:37:02) On Set Life - (01:07:15) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:15:06) What Worked and What Didn't (01:22:50) Film Facts (01:26:27) Awards (01:30:15) Final Questions on the Movie (01:33:25) Final Genre Questions (01:38:00) Reflecting on the Year (01:42:03) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:46:14) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"I dedicate this house to the Griswold Family Christmas." For Episode 387, Thomas and Brandon continue CineNation's Christmas Comedy series with NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION. Listen as they discuss how John Hughes returned to the franchise he created, which director dropped out of the project, which future A-List actor was almost cast in the film, why the film couldn't be filmed in Hughes's hometown of Chicago, why the film has grown a legacy over the years, and so much more! Get your tickets for CineNation's upcoming screening of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER: https://bit.ly/3K60vIZ Use the code cinenation10 on thecinevault.com to get a 10% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation The Night of The Hunter Screening (00:00:00 Opening - Going to the Theatre and Theaters - (00:00:29) Recap of Christmas Comedies (00:10:39) Intro to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (00:17:07) How Christmas Vacation Got to Production (00:25:30) Favorite Scenes (00:45:09) On Set Life - (01:09:55) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:17:37v) What Worked and What Didn't (01:23:37) Film Facts (01:30:01) Awards (01:30:49) Final Questions on the Movie (01:38:36) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:47:21) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"You can't even dream a whole dream, can you?" For Episode 386, David and Brandon kick off December with THE HOLDOVERS as part of CineNation's series on Christmas Comedies. Listen as they discuss how the story evolved from a modern-day television show to a period piece movie, how Dominic Sessa got discovered, how they used multiple schools for the movie, what films inspired the visuals of the movie, how it has quickly entered into the Christmas Movie Canon, and so much more! Get your tickets for CineNation's upcoming screening of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER: https://bit.ly/3K60vIZ Use the code cinenation10 on thecinevault.com to get a 10% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation The Night of The Hunter Screening (00:00:00) Opening - Eye of God, Choose Me, and More - (00:00:29) Intro to Christmas Comedies (00:11:10) Intro to The Holdovers (00:21:29) How The Holdovers Got to Production (00:28:04) Favorite Scenes (00:36:20) On Set Life - (01:29:49) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:38:06) What Worked and What Didn't (01:43:38) Film Facts (01:48:51) Awards (01:49:23) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:44) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:01:15) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"It's a hard world for little things." For Episode 385, Brandon and David finish their series of Horror Noir with one of the greatest films of all time, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Listen as they discuss why led Charles Laughton to direct the Southern Gothic film, how Laughton's sexuality played a factor in the film's themes, why Robert Mitchum wanted to take on the lead role, how they captured some of the film's iconic shots, the immediate aftermath of the film's release, and so much more! Get your tickets for CineNation's upcoming screening of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER: https://bit.ly/3K60vIZ Use the code cinenation10 on thecinevault.com to get a 10% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation The Night of The Hunter Screening (00:00:00 Opening - Nouvelle Vague and French New Wave - (00:29:07v) Recap of Horror Noir (00:07:44) Intro to The Night of the Hunter (00:12:11) How The Night of the Hunter Got to Production (00:20:02) Favorite Scenes (00:43:30) On Set Life - (01:15:57) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:27:10) What Worked and What Didn't (01:35:39) Awards (01:42:41) Final Questions on the Movie (01:47:03) Final Genre Questions (01:53:58) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:00:26) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"The world is a fine place and worth fighting for." For Episode 384, Brandon and David continue their Noirvember series on Horror Noir with Se7en. Listen as they discuss how Andrew Kevin Walker wrote the script while working at Tower Records, what convinced David Fincher to do the movie, which A-List directors and actors turned down the movie because it was too dark, how they created the film's influential title credits, the fight over the film's controversial ending, and so much more! Get your tickets for CineNation's upcoming screening of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER: https://bit.ly/3K60vIZ Use the code cinenation10 on thecinevault.com to get a 10% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Scorsese Doc and Back-Up Directors - (00:00:10) Recap of Horror Noir (00:10:10) Intro to Se7en (00:14:41) How Se7en Got to Production (00:26:06) Favorite Scenes (00:43:28) On Set Life - (01:21:23) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:34:40) What Worked and What Didn't (01:46:16) Film Facts (01:48:14) Awards (01:50:29) Final Questions on the Movie (01:53:03) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:57) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"All the things that used to be inside of me... now they are all outside." For Episode 383, David and Brandon continue CineNation's series on Horror Noir. Listen as they discuss the early career of Kiyoshi Kurosawa, his incredible direction in this film, how a real-life cult affected the film, why the film took a while to find an audience outside of Japan, and much more! Use the code cinenation10 on thecinevault.com to get a 10% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Brandon's Trip to Austin - (00:00:10) Recap of Horror Noir (00:07:38) Intro to Cure (00:17:38) How Cure Got to Production (00:24:01) Favorite Scenes (00:38:16) On Set Life - (01:22:03) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:26:55) What Worked and What Didn't (01:29:17) Awards (01:36:39) Final Questions on the Movie (01:40:32) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:42) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"You're the ghost who needs to wake up." It's time to celebrate Noirvember! For Episode 382, Thomas and Brandon kick-off CineNation's series on Horror Noir with PERFECT BLUE. Listen as they discuss Satoshi Kon's early career, why he was hesitant to make a horror film, how much he wanted to change from the original novel, how the film gained popularity over the years, and much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Recap of Spooktoberfest - (00:00:10) Intro to Horror Noir (00:08:40) Intro to Perfect Blue (00:19:39) How Perfect Blue Got to Production (00:22:28) Favorite Scenes (00:36:11) On Set Life - (01:09:21) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:12:56) What Worked and What Didn't (01:31:54) Film Facts (01:38:07) Awards (01:38:45) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:27) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:53:47) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"I am your mother!" For Episode 381, David and Brandon finish off their Folk Horror series with Ari Aster's HEREDITARY. Listen as they discuss the film's casting, Toni Collette's incredible performance, the film's meticulous production design, why it is one of A24's most influential films, why Folk Horror is on the rise, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - John Carpenter's The Fog and SyFy Movies - (00:00:10) Recap of Folk Horror Movies (00:09:56) Intro to Hereditary (00:19:39) How Hereditary Got to Production (00:27:12) Favorite Scenes (00:31:16) On Set Life - (01:09:22) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:15:49) What Worked and What Didn't (01:23:35) Film Facts (01:26:55) Awards (01:28:38) Final Questions on the Movie (01:32:23) Final Questions for the Folk Horror Genre (01:37:53) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:47:57) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"They are bad people. They should suffer." For Episode 380, Thomas and Brandon continue their discussion of Folk Horror movies by talking about Ben Wheatley and his movie KILL LIST. Listen as they discuss Wheatley's career, what the film's original setting was, how the cast got involved in the writing process of the film, the movie's unique structure, why Ben Wheatley cut out significant moments of the film, and much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Harrison Ford and Horror We're Watching - (00:00:10) Recap of Folk Horror Movies (00:07:57) Intro to Kill List (00:12:39) How Kill List Got to Production (00:18:41) Favorite Scenes (00:31:12) On Set Life - (01:00:24) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:05:16) What Worked and What Didn't (01:23:09 Film Facts (01:29:31) Awards (01:31:08) Final Questions on the Movie (01:34:48) Final Questions for Thomas (01:43:19) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:51:12) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"It was a headless horseman!" For Episode 379, Brandon and David continue CineNation's series on Folk Horror with a mainstream version of the genre, SLEEPY HOLLOW. Listen as they discuss the history of Washington Irving's original story, how the film was originally going to be a low-budget slasher film, why Tim Burton became involved in the project, why the movie ended up filming in England over the US, how they broke new ground with their creation of the Headless Horseman, how Paramount used an early version of online marketing for the film, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - One Battle After Another - (00:00:10) Early Thoughts on Sleepy Hollow (00:08:02) Recap of Folk Horror Movies (00:10:14) Intro to Sleepy Hollow (00:13:52) How Sleepy Hollow Got to Production (00:23:32) Favorite Scenes (00:44:55) On Set Life - (01:09:42) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:23:18) What Worked and What Didn't (01:30:40) Film Facts (01:35:15) Awards (01:35:54) Final Questions on the Movie (01:41:50) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:46:45) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"There's no one here to help you!" For Episode 378, David and Brandon continue CineNation's series on the Folk Horror genre. Listen as the two discuss one of the biggest indie films of all time, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. Listen to learn more about the film's unorthodox style of filming, how they developed the story, how it was the first real internet movie, how the cast was affected by it, the film's lasting impact, and much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - The Last Picture Show and Peter Bogdanovich - (00:00:10) Recap of Folk Horror Movies (00:04:47) Intro to The Blair Witch Project (00:09:23) How The Blair Witch Project Got to Production (00:18:01) Favorite Scenes (00:26:16) On Set Life - (00:55:10) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:07:01) What Worked and What Didn't (01:25:40) Film Facts (01:34:24) Awards (01:36:37) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:09) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:48:07) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"It is time to keep your appointment with the Wicker Man." For Episode 377, Thomas and Brandon kick off their Folk Horror series with one of the most important movies of the genre, THE WICKER MAN. Listen as they discuss how it was the brainchild of Christopher Lee, why the movie was rushed into production, what major change was made during the film's production, which American producer became involved in the film's post-production, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Starting Spooktober Fest - (00:00:10) Intro to Folk Horror (00:08:00) Intro to The Wicker Man (00:16:27) How The Wicker Man Got to Production (00:24:02) Favorite Scenes (00:36:04) On Set Life - (01:01:18) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:08:11) What Worked and What Didn't (01:26:26) Film Facts (01:32:55) Awards (01:37:32) Final Questions on the Movie (01:41:45) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:50:01) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Sometimes I think I have felt everything I'm ever gonna feel." For Episode 376, Brandon and David are joined by Paige again to close out CineNation's series on Hard Sci-Fi movies. Listen as they discuss Spike Jonze's inspiration from the film, why it was a big career change for him, the wild story of how Scarlett Johansson was cast in the film, how they combined two cities to make a futuristic Los Angeles, what food chain inspired the film's visual style, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - The Passing of Robert Redford - (00:00:10) Re-Introducing Paige Klaniecki - (00:06:32) Recap of Hard Sci-Fi Movies (00:07:15) Intro to Spike Jonze's Her (00:12:05) How Her Got to Production (00:20:02) Favorite Scenes (00:31:28) On Set Life - (01:02:20) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:13:06) What Worked and What Didn't (01:24:54) Film Facts (01:30:07) Awards (01:33:19) Final Questions on the Movie (01:41:16) Final Genre Questions (01:49:37) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:57:05) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast Visit https://www.missionrejected.com to find out more about Mission: Rejected!

"You are dead center of the greatest scientific event in the history of man." For Episode 375, Brandon and David are joined by Paige Klaniecki to discuss Alex Garland's Ex Machina for CineNation's Hard Sci-Fi series. Paige is a screenwriter, podcaster, and voice actress based in Los Angeles, and she serves as a co-writer and associate producer on the Mission: Rejected spy comedy podcast, while also serving as a voice actress on the show. Listen as Brandon, David, and Paige discuss Garland's inspirations behind the film, the movie's casting process, how the crew created the environment of the film, how A24 became a major player in getting the film released, and much more. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Talking about Coherence - (00:00:10) Introducing Paige Klaniecki - (00:03:45) Recap of Hard Sci-Fi Movies (00:05:44) Intro to Ex Machina (00:08:03) How Ex Machina Got to Production (00:13:40) Favorite Scenes (00:25:16) On Set Life - (00:51:22) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:00:19) What Worked and What Didn't (01:07:24) Film Facts (01:15:13) Awards (01:15:56) Final Questions on the Movie (01:21:01) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:27:47) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast Visit https://www.missionrejected.com to find out more about Mission: Rejected!

"I'm the first person to be alone on an entire planet." For Episode 374, Thomas and Brandon continue their hard sci-fi series with THE MARTIAN. Listen as they discuss how the film impacted the careers of Ridley Scott and Matt Damon, the wild story of how the original story developed over time, how they built the massive sets for the film, how Scott ran an efficient, how the film became a surprise hit at the box, the controversy the film had during awards season, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - SNL Overhaul and Studio Comedies - (00:00:10) Recap of Hard Sci-Fi Movies (00:09:18) Intro to The Martian (00:15:38) How The Martian Got to Production (00:25:49) Favorite Scenes (00:37:00) On Set Life - (01:07:38) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:15:29) What Worked and What Didn't (01:31:34) Film Facts (01:38:52) Awards (01:44:55) Final Questions on the Movie (01:51:26) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:55:28) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"You mean more to me than any scientific truth." For Episode 373, David and Brandon kick off their Hard Sci-Fi month with Andrei Tarkovsky's SOLARIS. Listen as they discuss Tarkovsky's career before the film, why he wanted to make the movie, what famous sci-fi film the movie was a reaction to, why the original novelist disliked the movie, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Gearing up for October and Borrowing Movies - (00:00:10) Intro to Hard Sci-Fi Movies (00:06:06) Intro to Solaris (00:15:50) How Solaris Got to Production (00:24:38) Favorite Scenes (00:37:00) On Set Life - (01:05:32) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:11:41) What Worked and What Didn't (01:19:41) Film Facts (01:25:57) Awards (01:26:39) Final Questions on the Movie (01:31:25) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:37:45) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Why do fireflies have to die so soon?" For Episoe 372, Thomas and Brandon finish off their World War II series with GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES. Listen as the two discuss how real-life inspired the story, why the story's original author didn't initially want a movie to be made, how they found the film's young leading actress, how they created new animated techniques for the film, how the film gained a following over time, and even more. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Dying Genres and Marvel - (00:00:10) Recap of World War II Movies (00:09:42) Intro to Grave of the Fireflies (00:17:44) The Real Story Behind the Movie (00:23:22) How Grave of the Fireflies Got to Production (00:23:58) Favorite Scenes (00:35:54) On Set Life - (01:01:18) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:05:56) What Worked and What Didn't (01:21:28) Film Facts (01:26:44) Awards (01:29:56) Final Questions on the Movie (01:33:42) Final Questions on the Genre (01:42:15) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:52:12) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"The life we enjoy is very much worth the sacrifice." For Episode 371, David and Brandon continue CineNation's series on World War II movies with Jonathan Glazer's THE ZONE OF INTEREST. Listen as they discuss the real story of what the film is based on, Glazer's casting of the film, how they created a unique filming environment, how they created the film's unforgettable sound design, Glazer's Oscar speech, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Paul Schrader and Marc Maron - (00:00:10) Recap of World War II Movies (00:05:42) Intro to The Zone of Interest (00:11:16) The Real Story Behind the Movie (00:18:03) How The Zone of Interest Got to Production (00:23:58) Favorite Scenes (00:33:21) On Set Life - (01:06:42) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:12:36) What Worked and What Didn't (01:24:46) Film Facts (01:29:34) Awards (01:31:03) Final Questions on the Movie (01:34:49) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:41:07) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Earn this...earn it." For Episode 370, Brandon and David cover the World War II movie everyone has been asking for this month. Directed by Steven Spielberg, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN became one of the most popular World War II movies of all time 1998. Listen as the duo discuss the real stories that inspired the film, which director almost made the film before Spielberg, how Spielberg and Tom Hanks got involved in the movie by chance, the beginnings of Dreamworks, how they recreated Omaha Beach in Ireland, why the film was one of the biggest surprises at the box office in 1998, and so much more. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Weapons and Current Movies - (00:00:10) Recap of World War II Movies (00:09:23) Intro to Saving Private Ryan (00:13:31) The Real Story Behind the Movie (00:19:19) How Saving Private Ryan Got to Production (00:29:12) Favorite Scenes (00:40:25) On Set Life - (01:15:13) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:29:51) What Worked and What Didn't (01:41:07) Film Facts (01:45:52) Awards (01:51:11) Final Questions on the Movie (01:55:14) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:58:34) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast