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Join hosts and film critics Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly as they explore the world of cinema, the current state of the industry and film culture, and what we can expect from movies in the future. New episodes monthly on Thursdays at 12PM.
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The Academy Awards are back! To celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to discuss this year's nominated films, and predict the winners for the 15 categories in this year's telecast. They discuss their reasoning for each of their selections, as well as what other nominees could potentially come through and take the gold home.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.
In this week's episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to begin the first half of their Oscar coverage. Before that, the two quickly discuss the newest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (PLEASE NOTE: THIS DISCUSSION INCLUDES SPOILERS FOR THE FILM). After, they pivot to discussing the 10 films nominated for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards, ranking the films in order of personal preference.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.
The screening room has re-opened in 2023! After an accidental hiatus, Kaveh Jalinous is back to discuss all things Sundance! To start, he outlines what the festival experience was like in its first-ever hybrid format before diving into the films he saw, mentioning eight films that he thinks will be hits when they have their wide releases. Highlights include Raine Allen-Miller's 'Rye Lane', William Oldroyd's 'Eileen', and more.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous.
In one of the biggest episodes of the series' history, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Cortlyn Kelly for two tasks. Firstly, the two discuss and debate James Cameron's long-awaited 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' the 13-year-awaited sequel to 'Avatar,' the highest grossing film of all-time. Then, the two pivot into talking about their favorite films of 2022, mentioning everything from horror-comedy-action blockbusters to films about donkeys. The episode also includes a long discussion about their (unexpectedly) mutual favorite film of the year.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Cortlyn Kelly.
In a quiet time for cinema before the release of James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' host Kaveh Jalinous takes 25 minutes to talk about eight films from this fall movie season that haven't been mentioned or dived into on the podcast just yet. The list includes everything from blockbuster hits, such as Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' to underrated gems, like James Gray's 'Armageddon Time.'
Host: Kaveh Jalinous
Inspired by the star-studded cast of one of last weekend's new releases, 'The Menu,' host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Cortlyn Kelly to discuss all things ensemble films. The two track the film style throughout the years, talking about the elements necessary for making a good ensemble film as well as the ever-changing connotations of the term. The two then turn to giving their top five rankings of ensemble films, highlighting multiple decades and genres of film along the way.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Cortlyn Kelly.
Vacation has ended, and the Screening Room is open once again. For the new episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Leily Jalinous to discuss Ol Parker's 'Ticket to Paradise,' a new entry in the 2022 romantic renaissance lineup staring icons George Clooney and Julia Roberts (note: slight spoilers included in the discussion). After, the two discuss Parker's previous film, 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' and they try to pick their favorite character from the franchise using a March Madness-style bracket.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Leily Jalinous.
This year's Palme d'Or winner, 'Triangle of Sadness,' is finally out in theaters. Host Kaveh Jalinous discusses the film – highlighting its three act structure, intense and prolonged sequences, and brilliant performances. Afterwards, he is joined by special guest Julian Trejo-Bax to discuss the best satire films. The two discuss what makes a satire work before diving into their personal top five rankings.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Julian Trejo-Bax.
A new documentary about David Bowie, "Moonage Daydream," is finally in theaters now after lots of anticipation and acclaim. To celebrate the release of this wild, beautiful and enchanting documentary, host Kaveh Jalinous recruits two music aficionados – music journalist Lily Moayeri and musician Laurence Schroeder – to discuss the film. After that, the three pivot into talking all things music documentaries, highlighting what makes a music doc successful and mentioning their five favorite films (each) in the process.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guests: Lily Moayeri, Laurence Schroeder.
This week in the Screening Room, host Kaveh Jalinous does more than just recap his experiences at the Venice Film Festival. Instead, he is joined by Cortlyn Kelly, who attended this year's Telluride Film Festival, to discuss the energies, lineups, and audiences of the two infamous fall film festivals. Then, the two go through their festival rankings, highlighting films they expected to love, films they were surprised to adore, and films they were saddened to dislike in the process. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Cortlyn Kelly.
George Miller's first film in seven years, 'Three Thousand Years of Longing,' is here. Host Kaveh Jalinous first spends a few minutes highlighting his thoughts on the film. Then, he is joined by special guest Natalia Trejo-Bax to discuss their favorite movie couples since 2010, highlighting characters from both small independent films and giant blockbusters in the process. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Natalia Trejo-Bax.
In the season four premiere, host Kaveh Jalinous and special guest Keyvan Jalinous discuss David Leitch's 'Bullet Train,' the newest release in the slow second-half of this summer's blockbuster season. The two discuss the film's action sequences, (attempted) humor, and giant actor ensemble. The two then pivot to discussing their favorite action films that take place on the train tracks! Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.
The season three finale is here, as well as the first episode recorded in-person with host Kaveh Jalinous and special guest Keyvan Jalinous. To celebrate, the two discuss the newest Marvel movie to hit theaters, Taika Waititi's 'Thor: Love and Thunder.' The two discuss what works and what doesn't, highlighting the film's humor, action sequences, and visual effects along the way. They then pivot to talking about Marvel Studios' Phase Four as a whole, ranking the six films that have been released from this era of the MCU. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.
Host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to explore an element of film that hasn't been deeply explored on the podcast yet: music for film. The two run through the scores (Keyvan picking the even-numbered years and Kaveh picking the odd-numbered years) they deem to be the "most essential" of the last 12 years. In the process, they highlight some of the best blockbuster film scores, independent film scores, and practically everything in between. There's a catch, though: the two don't know which scores the other is picking until they're on air... Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous
We're midway through 2022, and to celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous looks back at the films that have released throughout the first six months of the year. He highlights his top five favorite films – highlighting both incredible blockbusters and unforgettable indies – and talks briefly about some honorable mentions that capture the wide range of films that have graced cinemas (and streaming services) this year. Host: Kaveh Jalinous.
After a month-long hiatus, the Screening Room has re-opened! To celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous discusses the past month in cinema, briefly talking about 'Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' and 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.' He then pivots to discussing four movies that he thinks should have been be redone, from a variety of perspectives – highlighting films with misplaced tones, the wrong format, or even botched release dates. He emphasizes what he enjoys about the films in their present state first, before pivoting to some suggestions on what could make them even better. Host: Kaveh Jalinous.
It's been four years since the cultural reset that was Beyoncé's Homecoming Coachella performance, and three years since the documentary covering the concert released on Netflix. To celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guests Sasha and Leily Jalinous to play a new variation of their typical competition. After discussing 'Homecoming' for a bit, the three three are tasked with each picking five Beyoncé songs from her entire discography, hoping to craft the perfect setlist that captures the various facets of both her career and her artistic talent. Make sure to stay tuned to @kavehjalinous on Instagram, because this Sunday, there will be a poll for you to pick who came up with the best setlist! Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guests: Leily Jalinous, Sasha Jalinous.
The best film of the year (so far) has arrived! To celebrate the nationwide release of Daniels' newest film, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to discuss the multiverse-spanning action-comedy. Among many other things, the two talk about the film's intricate set pieces, excellent performances, and well-communicated themes (without spoilers!). The two then pivot to highlighting eight movies that are chaotic yet good, spotlighting both well-known and less-known flicks to watch. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.
The 94th Academy Awards are upon us, so naturally, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to make some predictions. The two name their guesses for the winners of all of the show's most prominent categories and discuss their thoughts on the planned ceremony as a whole (spoiler alert: they aren't fans). Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.
One of the most anticipated films of 2022, Matt Reeves' 'The Batman,' has finally arrived in movie theatres worldwide. To celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous teams up with Laurence Schroeder to discuss practically everything related to the film – including the film's direction, cinematography, music and performances, among many other things. The two then veer into spoiler territory to discuss the future of DC Films presented by Reeves' film (with a spoiler warning tag right before in the episode). Then, they discuss the IP of 'Batman' as a whole, tracing the character's history through film and ranking the six most recent 'Batman' performances. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Laurence Schroeder.
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