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Join Dylan as he dissects your favorite movies, analyzing acting, cinematography, character arcs, themes and more. Get a comprehensive take on what makes movies great! Each episode is broken into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections for your enjoyment both before and after your film viewing.
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"Entering the War Room"  In which host Dylan ranks every movie directed by the inimitable Stanley Kubrick, ranging from a genre-defining psychological horror film to a gripping noir heist joint. Monolithic questions are answered in this episode. What Kubrick classics rise to the top of an absolutely loaded body of work? Where do I land on the transgressive nature of Lolita and A Clockwork Orange? And, most importantly, are you Spartacus? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the fifty-first episode of CineStudy.  No spoilers in this one. I reference some plot points, but mostly out of context. Thanks for listening to CineStudy! THE LIST: Be warned if you've yet to listen...  ***  13. Fear and Desire 12. Killer's Kiss 11. Lolita 10. The Killing 9. Spartacus 8. A Clockwork Orange 7. Eyes Wide Shut 6. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 5. Paths of Glory 4. Full Metal Jacket 3. Barry Lyndon 2. The Shining 1. 2001: A Space Odyssey
"The Latest 2022 Ranking of All Time"  In which Dylan ranks the 2022 movies he got around to by personal enjoyment, ranging from a fighter pilot legacy sequel to Jordan Peele's newest horror outing to a multiversal existential adventure. Annual questions are addressed in this episode. Did the movies that I most anticipated, ranging from The Fabelmans to The Banshees of Inisherin, live up to the hype? How did the Best Picture nominees stack up against one another?  And, most importantly, could this episode be any later at this point? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the fiftieth episode of CineStudy.  At the end of the episode, brief spoiler talk occurs for Official Competition, The Fabelmans, Aftersun, Nope, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. SPOILERS: 1:19:40 and beyond  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!  THE LIST: Be warned if you've yet to listen...  ***  23. Death on the Nile 22. Fire of Love 21. On the Count of Three 20. Scream 19. See How They Run 18. All Quiet on the Western Front 17. Triangle of Sadness 16. Avatar: The Way of Water 15. The Northman 14. Official Competition 13. Elvis 12. Women Talking 11. Everything Everywhere All at Once 10. The Fabelmans 9. Aftersun 8. Nope 7. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 6. Top Gun: Maverick 5. TÁR 4. The Banshees of Inisherin 3. Decision to Leave 2. Barbarian 1. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
"Hey, What's Your Dielman?" In which host Dylan discusses the recently released Sight and Sound 2022 Greatest Films of All Time poll before offering up his own ballot of 10 great films. Decennial questions are tackled in this episode. How does the top 10 break down? What are the major issues with the voting process for this poll? And, most importantly, why is Hoodwinked not on this list? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-ninth episode of CineStudy. No spoiler warning necessary here! The Sight and Sound 2022 list: The Greatest Films of All Time | BFI My personal ballot: Singin' in the Rain 2001: A Space Odyssey The Graduate The Godfather Casablanca Citizen Kane Double Indemnity Sherlock, Jr. Lawrence of Arabia Nashville Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"Life's a Party, Rock Your Body" In which host Dylan mini-reviews the new A24 stop-motion faux documentary "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp and starring Jenny Slate and Isabella Rossellini. Questions come out in the wash in this episode. What are shell hero Marcel's most endearing qualities? How well does the film balance its bittersweet tone? And, most importantly, would Lesley Stahl be afraid? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-eighth episode of CineStudy. In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 27:15 Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"I'd Buy This Pod for a Dollar" In which host Dylan is joined by Pappy, Stevie, and Korey from the podcasts "Spoilers!" and "Big Dumb Movie" in ranking their top 10 personal favorite movies from a strong decade of nostalgia, the 1980's. Burning questions are answered in this episode. What John Hughes classics find themselves among our lists? In a rough decade for animation, what film emerges from the pack as truly superior? And, most importantly, you serious, Clark? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-seventh episode of CineStudy. Couple spoilers here and there that I'm too lazy to go through and check for. Moral of the story: skip ahead if we start talking about a movie you'd like to see. Check out Spoilers! here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spoilers/id1099500074 Check out Big Dumb Movie here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-dumb-movie/id1447076395 Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"A New Podcast Is OK With Me" In which host Dylan breaks down what's so great about Robert Altman's "The Long Goodbye," a film starring Elliott Gould as Detective Philip Marlowe navigating a surprise murder involving his best friend. OK questions are addressed in this episode. How does Altman orient Marlowe in Los Angeles as a man that time has left behind? What interesting spin is put on the film score as Marlowe navigates the city? And, most importantly, where in the world is this cat? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-sixth episode of CineStudy. SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode- I break down many aspects of the plot and its characters. This goes for all episodes of this format. Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"It's AP Lit Time"  In which host Dylan mini-reviews the new A24 moody fantasy movie "The Green Knight" directed by David Lowery and starring Dev Patel. Mystical questions are answered in this episode. What are my thoughts on the visual splendor of this film? What themes are conveyed in an interesting duality, and which go completely over my head? And, most importantly, can we put Ralph Ineson's voice in everything from now on? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-fifth episode of CineStudy.  In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 28:19  Mentioned Letterboxd review: ‘The Green Knight’ review by davidehrlich • Letterboxd  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"Let's Go Out With a Bang"  In which host Dylan rips through several reviews listed below in a rapid-fire, main-impression format in the third RFR installment. Scorching-hot questions are answered in this episode. What black-and-white classic shares a one-for-one similarity with SpongeBob? What stresses me out more, a botched bank robbery or a catastrophic shiva? And, most importantly, how fine is the line between stupid and clever? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-fourth episode of CineStudy.  Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on "Big Dumb Movie": https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EsLzILUjDwrMLwuW2oQ93?si=PIhOqhb1RgOAT4HLfTlydQ  Here is the structure for this episode at the time of the Anchor ad read (timestamps may change with a different future ad):  Alice in Wonderland - 7:44 The French Connection - 10:43 Good Time - 13:53 Punch-Drunk Love - 16:43 The Omen - 19:32 The Night of the Hunter - 24:18 High Noon - 28:42 In the Mood for Love - 30:44 After Hours - 33:18 Nocturnal Animals - 35:39 Blazing Saddles - 36:54 Shiva Baby - 39:32 On the Waterfront - 41:52 Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse - 44:08 Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - 45:22 The Third Man - 47:19 M - 49:23 Full Metal Jacket - 51:08  * SPOILERS SECTION BEGINS *  The Night of the Hunter Spoilers - 56:41 Full Metal Jacket Spoilers - 59:37  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
Ep. 43 - 2020 Ranked

Ep. 43 - 2020 Ranked

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"I'm the Protagonist of this Podcast"  In which Dylan ranks the 2020 movies he got around to by personal enjoyment, ranging from a violent Brazilian genre mashup to an Andy Samberg timeloop comedy to Pixar's latest two outings. Annual questions are addressed in this episode. Did the movies that I most anticipated, ranging from Soul to Mank, live up to the hype? Is Promising Young Woman a little more morally complex than what its detractors wanted to see?  And, most importantly, is Jim Cummings an absolute beast or what? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-third episode of CineStudy.  At the end of the episode, brief spoiler talk occurs for Tenet, Promising Young Woman and Soul. SPOILERS: 1:03:56 and beyond  Didn't get to mention this on the episode since I recorded this before it came out but I recently appeared on the podcast "Big Dumb Movie" to talk Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EsLzILUjDwrMLwuW2oQ93?si=PIhOqhb1RgOAT4HLfTlydQ  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!  THE LIST: Be warned if you've yet to listen...  ***  18. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm 17. Bill & Ted Face the Music 16: Mank 15: Blow the Man Down 14: Phineas & Ferb: Candace Against the Universe 13: The Vast of Night 12: The Climb 11: The Gentlemen 10: Tenet 9: Another Round 8: Onward 7: Sound of Metal 6: Bacurau 5: Palm Springs 4: The Wolf of Snow Hollow 3: Promising Young Woman 2: Dick Johnson is Dead 1: Soul 
"He Goes to 11"  In which host Dylan mini-reviews the quintessential L.A. film "Rebel Without a Cause" directed by Nicholas Ray and starring James Dean. Burning questions are answered in this episode. How dynamic is the lead actor in this film? What kind of work does the setting do for the film's themes and story? And, most importantly, who's got the bullets? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-second episode of CineStudy.  In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 24:00  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"I Am Jack's 90's Nostalgia"  In which host Dylan is joined by Pappy, Stevie, and Korey from the podcasts "Spoilers!" and "Big Dumb Movie" in ranking their top 10 personal favorite movies from one of the greatest decades in film, the 90's. Questions of Jurassic proportion are tackled in this episode. Which flicks from the dominant run of the Coens and Tarantino deserve spots on our lists? Was a certain Kubrickian Christmas classic sold all wrong? And, most importantly, has lunchtime been canceled due to lack of hustle? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-first episode of CineStudy. And remember, if you disagree with any of our picks, that's just, like, your opinion, man.  A plot turn is mentioned regarding The Silence of the Lambs and a certain scene involving Marvin from Pulp Fiction is played. Not much in the realm of spoilers but skip ahead a few times when we start talking about these if you're worried.  Also, goodbye Brahms, hello Tchaikovsky. Copyright, what can I say?  Check out Spoilers! here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spoilers/id1099500074  Check out Big Dumb Movie here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-dumb-movie/id1447076395  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"He Ran So They Could Walk"  In which host Dylan mini-reviews gory horror classic "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," directed by Tobe Hooper. Leathery questions are answered in this episode. How does this movie stack up to the other iconic horror movies that followed? Is the divided pacing effective? And, most importantly, does anyone know a good dentist for my friend Leatherface? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the fortieth episode of CineStudy.  In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 20:38  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"That's Not a Knife"  In which host Dylan breaks down what's so great about Sidney Lumet's "12 Angry Men," a film starring Henry Fonda and Lee J. Cobb and centering around a jury's deliberation over the guilt of a boy on trial for murder. Burning questions are addressed in this episode. How does the writing handle 12 very different but significant characters? What tricks does the cinematography employ to increase the film's effect? And, most importantly, how about this new kid Modjelewski? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-ninth episode of CineStudy.  SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode- I break down many aspects of the plot and its characters. This will be the staple of this new format I'm testing out. Speaking of which, let me know what you think of this style of episode on Instagram (@cinestudypodcast) or through email (cinestudypodcast@gmail.com)!  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"Space Operas and Sex Dolls"  In which host Dylan rips through several reviews listed below in a rapid-fire, main-impression format in the second RFR installment. Additionally, rankings for Pixar, High School movies, 2018 and 2019 are all updated. Flaming-hot questions are answered in this episode. What are my thoughts on a variety of Disney features, including Mulan, Frozen 2 and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad? Does The Usual Suspects work if you know too much going in? And, most importantly, does Attack of the Clones possess even the slightest bit of entertainment? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-eighth episode of CineStudy.  Here is the structure for this episode at the time of the Anchor ad read (timestamps may change with a different future ad):  The Phantom Menace - 3:26 Attack of the Clones - 4:10 Revenge of the Sith - 4:37 The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' - 5:29 The People vs. George Lucas - 7:02 Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary - 8:49 Onward - 10:42 Rope - 11:43 Mulan - 15:01 Aladdin - 16:00 Frozen II - 16:17 The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad - 17:28 Saludos Amigos - 18:12 Lars and the Real Girl - 18:55 The Usual Suspects - 20:32 Zodiac - 21:41 Saving Private Ryan - 23:30 Aliens (with quick Alien comment) - 24:44 Alien3 - 26:35 Alien Resurrection - 27:44 Rankings Update - 30:19  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"Yes, ALWAYS"  In which host Dylan ranks every movie directed by Wes Anderson, ranging from a stop-motion thievery tale to quaint island love story. Quirky questions are answered in this episode. Which of these films produces an extremely effective cozy atmosphere? Which movie is just a little too dull and unfocused for me to enjoy? And, most importantly, have we located us yet? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-seventh episode of CineStudy.  No spoilers in this one. I reference some plot points, but mostly out of context. Maybe skip the end of my The Life Aquatic segment if you want to be extra safe.  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"About Time"  In which Dylan FINALLY ranks the 2019 movies he got around to, ranging from a South Korean Best Picture winner to a crazed Dafoe to a mostly nude Jake Gyllenhaal (no, not Mysterio). Annual questions are addressed in this episode. Did the movies that I most anticipated, ranging from Endgame to Jojo Rabbit, live up to the hype? Is Shia Labeaouf criminally underappreciated? And, most importantly, why did I expect the new Star Wars to be good? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-sixth episode of CineStudy.  At the end of the episode, brief spoiler talk occurs for 1917, Uncut Gems, The Lighthouse, Knives Out and Parasite. SPOILERS: 42:24 and beyond  Check out my appearance on Spoilers! to talk about Jojo Rabbit here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wn7wSYFUUWvZucPUAlfGY  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"Margheriti Strikes Back"  In which host Dylan mini-reviews a huge movie he missed last year, "Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood" directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in a 1969 Hollywood love-letter mixing movie-making with the Mansons. Historical questions are answered in this episode. Who is really the main character here? How do I feel about Tarantino's drawn-out style for suspense and general sequences? And, most importantly, are my hands registered as lethal weapons? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-fifth episode of CineStudy.  In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 17:53  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"Crazy, Stupid, Serenity"  In which host Dylan rips through several reviews listed below in a rapid-fire, main-impression format. Burning questions are answered in this episode. Where does A Nightmare on Elm Street stand among iconic horror? What do I think about Beetlejuice? And, most importantly, are the accents in The Box really, really irritating? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-fourth episode of CineStudy.  Check out my appearance on Spoilers! to talk about Jojo Rabbit here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wn7wSYFUUWvZucPUAlfGY  Here is the structure for this episode at the time of the Anchor ad read (timestamps may change with a different future ad):  Paths of Glory - 5:21 Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping - 6:41 Waiting for Guffman - 7:07 Invasion of the Body Snatchers - 7:49 Ghostbusters - 9:04 Scream - 9:36 A Nightmare on Elm Street - 10:15 SPOILERS for A Nightmare on Elm Street - 11:33 Robin Hood - 13:22 Beetlejuice - 14:01 Crazy, Stupid, Love - 15:32 Sleeping Beauty - 16:50 The Box - 18:08 Serenity - 20:44 Halloween - 27:01 Jojo Rabbit - 28:46  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"You Don't Know Jack"  In which host Dylan tackles "The Shining," directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd in an intense psychological horror trapped in a sprawling hotel with a horrific past. Burning questions are answered in this episode. Who gives the best performance in this movie? What are my thoughts on the cinematography? And, most importantly, do I know what the blood elevator means? No. Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-third episode of CineStudy.  In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 29:19  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
"I'm Not Gonna Compare It to 2001"  In which host Dylan finally reviews "Joker," directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz in the gritty origin story of iconic villain Joker. Clownish questions are answered in this episode. How good is Joaquin Phoenix? Does Todd Phillips capably helm a more serious movie? And, most importantly, how many times will I say "this man"? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-second episode of CineStudy.  In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 25:30  Thanks for listening to CineStudy!
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