In this episode of Servin' Up Cinema, we're talking raunchy comedies... Neighbors and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. Please welcome to the show, first-time guest, Mei Krusenklaus! We take a look at both films -- the fraternity, the sorority, and Mac and Kelly's family... and guess what? We may have learned a lesson or two in the process. Beyond those lessons, you can enjoy these films like the outrageous, irreverent, and truly hilarious comedies that they are! There's something here for everyone ...
Mar 30, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema! This week, Brittan and LA actor and Mascot, Peter Block, take a look at the Rocky/Creed Franchises. They break down all the movies from the original Rocky (1976) all the way to the latest entry of Creed III (2023). Each film in this franchise is unique, and all of them --- yes, even Rocky V, can be enjoyed by an audience and will stand the test of time. Britt and Pete get into the nitty gritty on each entry and have compiled their own lists power-ranking these ...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 7
First and Foremost, CONGRATS BRENDAN FRASER!! This week, Brittan and Andrew Manzaro are talking about Darren Aronofsky's The Whale (2022). We break down the complex problems Charlie, a 600lb shut-in teacher, faces while trying to mend a broken relationship with his daughter, Ellie. Brendan Fraser's transformative performance as Charlie secured him the Best Actor Academy Award this year. Hong Chau was also nominated for a supporting role for Liz. We both really enjoyed this movie, the very releva...
Mar 14, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema and to the 2nd Annual Oscars Pick'em show! You know the drill, this is where we predict who we think may win this year's awards. Don't worry we also discuss some of our own favorite picks! Let us know who YOU think deserved some love from the Academy. WE LOVE FEEDBACK! Please, let us know what you think of the episode, and don't forget to like and subscribe to our many arrays of platforms if you'd like! Many thanks to all our supporters! We are available for lis...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Welcome back to another episode of Servin' Up Cinema! This week, Brittan and returning guest John Bucy talk about Marvel's new release, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania. We cover the basic things, Scott Lang, Hope, Hank, Janet, and the new big baddie Kang. We break down the film and draw our own conclusions about the current state of the MCU and what we can possibly see coming from them in the future. If it's good or bad, it's up to the Studio itself. WE LOVE FEEDBACK! Please, let us know what ...
Mar 01, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Welcome back to another episode of Servin' Up Cinema -- albeit a long-lost one. This episode was recorded during the Oscars season in 2022. John Bucy is back in the guest chair, you may know him from the Knock at the Cabin episode. We had no idea that Will Smith would have a controversial moment at the Oscars. Afterward, we decided to shelve the episode until further notice. Well, it's 2023, so we thought it might as well be released now. Please enjoy a wonderful conversation and breakdown on Ki...
Feb 21, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Welcome back to another episode of Servin' Up Cinema. Please welcome Brian Plunkett and John Bucy to the studio for this episode. Both are Los Angeles local actors who join Brittan in trying to decipher M. Night Shylaman's Knock at the Cabin (2023). We chat about the plot, how it moves, characterization and development, and even dive into some technical aspects of the film. Did you like this film? We would love to know your thoughts. WE LOVE FEEDBACK! Please, let us know what you think of the ep...
Feb 15, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to 2023 and a new episode of Servin' Up Cinema! Brittan is joined by Andrew Arthur from the first RFR episode, and Andrew Manzaro, from The Batman episode, to talk about some of the best, and worst films of 2022. We fire off several recommendations to go to the theater to catch must-see films, streaming gems, and some films that you probably should avoid. We only have so much time, and we get off track, so forgive us if we miss some on your list. WE LOVE FEEDBACK! Please, let us know wha...
Feb 07, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome back to another episode of Servin' Up Cinema! In this episode, Brittan and new guest Jake Deyoung take a look into Baz Luhrmann's recent film, Elvis (2022) starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. We break down the iconic moments of Elvis's life and how it pertains to the film, talk about characters and performances, and dig a little deeper into the mind of The King of Rock and Roll. Grab some headphones, or play us in the car on your work commute, and please, ENJOY THE SHOW! As always, THA...
Aug 17, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We're back with another episode of Servin' Up Cinema, where we're NOT servin' up food... In this episode, we bring special guest Garrett Sandifur back (you may remember him from the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" episode) to talk about a Horror you probably haven't had the chance to watch yet. We're talking about the new Netflix Horror, "Incantation" (directed by Kevin Ko) which is now the highest-grossing Taiwanese Horror ever made. If you're into foreign culty films and terrifying folklore, this mi...
Aug 10, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Welcome Back to another episode of Servin' Up Cinema! This week's episode is special as we are taking a deep dive into Scott Derrickson's creepy new film The Black Phone (2022) starring Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames. As many of you may know, we don't often critique Horror, so this is an exciting episode for us. We really enjoyed the film and getting to unwrap its layers, so sit back, relax (if you dare), and let us know what you thought about the movie! As always, THANK YOU to all of our subscrib...
Aug 03, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Welcome BACK to your favorite Movie Podcast.....SERVIN' UP CINEMA In this week's episode, we are talking about the newest film from your favorite Dino-lovin' franchise, Jurassic World: Dominion. In this film, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are back, and in an exciting turn of events, the gang from the original Jurassic Park movies also come on the scene for one last HURRAH! While this was a fun idea, we talk about how much of a crowd-pleaser this film was, and what our personal thoughts wer...
Jul 27, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema, this time we're talking about the Oscars! We decided to quickly throw together an episode for you guys where we predict who we think may win this years' awards. Don't worry we also discuss some of our own favorite picks! Let us know who YOU think deserved some love from the Academy. WE LOVE FEEDBACK! Please, let us know what you think of the episode, and don't forget to like and subscribe to our many arrays of platforms if you'd like! Many thanks to all our sup...
Mar 27, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Hello Servin' Up Cinema fans! HAPPY ST. PATTIE'S DAY! We are back this week with a fun episode diving into the 2013 film, "About Time", and while we aren't specifically talking about Ireland with this movie, we're still in the right field with a film based in the UK! This time I (Caroline) am joined with the wonderful Nicola Pieper, a lovely friend of mine that I met in film school a few years ago. This heart-string tugging movie includes some of our favorite actors, including Domnhall Gleeson, ...
Mar 17, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema! In this episode, Brittan, Caroline, and returning guest and resident Batman expert Andrew Manzaro break down all things bats. We talk about Matt Reeves' gritty detective noir vision and Robert Pattinson's performance as Vengeance himself. There are so many things we unpack in this episode: Catwoman, the Riddler, Jim Gordon, Penguin, and more! We take a deep look into the characters' psyches and some spiritual undertones we noticed. What did you think of this it...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema! In this episode, Brittan and guest Garrett Sandifur not only dive into the newest installment in the TCM franchise from Netflix but also take a look at past films and their problems and successes. TCM has endured mediocre sequel after mediocre reboot, and nothing ever seems to work. We take a look at the newest film and see if Leatherface, his family, and his chainsaw should be put to rest... for good. We have really enjoyed getting back into the swing of thing...
Feb 24, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema! In this week's episode, we chat about the upcoming dark, gritty Batman flick releasing in March! What many people may not know is a heavy influence behind the highly anticipated Matt Reeves The Batman is 1993's animated Batman: The Mask of the Phantasm. Brittan brings in his resident Batman expert, Andrew Manzaro for this conversation. We talk Batman, Bruce Wayne, Joker, and more! We have really enjoyed getting back into the swing of things with the podcast, an...
Feb 17, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We're comin' in with a BANG with this week's episode, as we are joined by Jackey Neyman Jones, child actress who played "Debbie" in the Cult Classic Horror Film "Manos, the Hands of Fate" (1966). We sit down and talk to Jackey about her time on the set of the movie, her relationship with the rest of the cast, and a look into the Director, Hal Warren's mindset about the making of this strange but infamous film. This movie has literally been considered the worst movie ever made, and we are here to...
Feb 11, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema ! In this week's episode, Brittan and guest Colter Angel break down Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza. We take a look at PTA's previous works and his filmmaking style. Licorice Pizza is a charming nostalgic trip to the '70s. So join us as we take a trip to Los Angeles 50 years ago with Gary Valentine, Alana Haim, and more! This episode contains SPOILERS, so if you're interested in watching the movie before listening, go check it out! ...then come back and gi...
Jan 27, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 4
We're BACK with another episode of Servin' Up Cinema! Yeah we know, our weekly episode is a day late....BUT we are making up for it with a really good one! This week is Spiderman: No Way Home, and all three of our hosts are here to dive into all the exciting moments that this movie holds! I mean, who hasn't been nerding out completely over this movie? We know we have! WE LOVE FEEDBACK! Please, let us know what you think of the episode and don't forget to like and subscribe to our many array of p...
Jan 20, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema! So things are going to be a little different.... we now have two new additions to the team! You met Caroline in the last episode, and now please welcome Miguel Flores to the show! We wanted you to get to know us a little bit more, so what better way than to talk about our favorite films? In this episode, we're going to talk about the origins of our friendship, living life in Los Angeles, and our favorite movies. A big thank you to Caroline and Miguel for coming...
Jan 12, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Season TWO is officially a go. It's a New Year, and it's time to reboot the show... THIS WEEK'S EPISODE is on Belfast, a black and white film of a coming-of-age tale about a young boy living in Ireland. He and his family are living during difficult times, and the town is being oppressed by war-mongers over political and religious disputes, causing his upbringing to have well...a few blips. We really appreciated this film for its artistic style and beautiful story-telling endeavors, and we hope y...
Jan 05, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema, where we are NOT serving up food! In this episode, Brittan and Ryan dive into what's going on with the movie theaters because of the streaming services. We discuss the problems of them competing in the film industry, what has happened since streaming has risen to power, and the theater-going experience. We hope you enjoy this age-old... I mean, new-age debate and conversation! We are now available for listens all across these platforms! Apple Podcasts: https://...
Jul 14, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema, where we are NOT serving up food! In this episode, we’re trying something a little different and adding a guest, Knoxville local, Andrew Arthur. Instead of diving deep into one film and reviewing, giving it a grade, etc… we’ve decided to have a conversation about movies and shows and see how many recommendations we get along the way. Also disclaimer, this episode is completely unedited (currently having technical difficulties with the editing equipment). But we...
Jun 30, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema, where we are NOT serving up food! In this episode, we discuss Bong Joon Ho's Best Picture-winning film, Parasite. We cover the awards this film has won, and its groundbreaking achievement as the first foreign film to win Best Picture at the Oscars. We talk about con-artistry as a family affair and the unpredictable nature of the story as it moves forward. You're not going to want to miss this episode; it's crazy, outlandish, and like nothing you've seen before....
Jun 15, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema, where we are NOT serving up food! In this episode, we discuss Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead, starring Dave Bautista and Ella Purnell, among many more. It's been a while since our last episode and we'll be getting back to a more regular release schedule, thanks for being patient with us! We talk about the fun ride that is a zombie-heist movie mashup! A fresh take on the zombie subgenre from Snyder, who is no stranger to the zombie scene. We talk about the good,...
Jun 08, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema, where we are NOT serving up food! In this episode, we review Darius Marder's Sound of Metal, starring Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, and Paul Raci. We discuss the plot source content, the condition of hearing loss, and the characters' growth throughout the film. The most important aspect of this film is the sound design and editing and it was incredible to see how that affected this film and its story. A one of a kind story. We are now available for listens all acros...
May 19, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema, where we are NOT serving up food! In this episode, we discuss Simon McQuoid's Mortal Kombat. There is a large ensemble cast and we cover most of the characters, and how they interact with each other. Fights! Fights! We break down the most important part of the film, the fights between the characters and the fatalities that follow. Let us know what you think in the comments! We are now available for listens all across these platforms! Spotify: https://open.spoti...
Apr 28, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema, where we are NOT serving up food! In this episode, we review Adam Wingard's Godzilla Vs Kong, starring Alexander Skarsgard, Rebecca Hall, and Millie Bobby Brown. We talk about the two big bad boys, Godzilla and Kong, and how they interacted with humans, each other, and their enemies. We discuss all things fighting, explosions, and the phenomenal special effects work. You'll find us chatting about the positives, negatives, and our own personal opinions. We are n...
Apr 20, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome back to Servin' Up Cinema, where we are NOT serving up food! In this episode, we review Jason Lei Howden's Guns Akimbo, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Samara Weaving. We discuss the controversy behind the scenes of this film's creation, the story itself, characters, and the technical aspects at play. You'll find us talking about the positives and negatives, including several funny thoughts and comments along the way! We are now available for listens all across these platforms! Spotify: ht...
Apr 13, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
