The Cine-Files is continuing its exploration of war films and soldiers by traveling back to World War II and John Sturgess' classic POW movie, The Great Escape. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3X9kZCS Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srm...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 7Ep. 333
This week on The Cine-Files we are visiting one of Steve's all time favorites, John Sturgess' The Great Escape which stars, Steve McQueen, James Garner, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn, Charles Bronson and Richard Attenborough in one of the most entertaining prison break movies of all time. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3X9kZCS Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we fea...
Jun 14, 2023•2 min
On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit TROPIC THUNDER to discuss the film, revisit its timely humor, how it saved Tom Cruise, the controversy surrounding Robert Downey Jr's use of blackface for Lincoln Osiris, and more! Now you're welcome to listen to the audio stream here but if you want to watch The Cine-Files Live in all its high def glory, you need to click this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATU0w5tkk90 If you haven't seen this incredible fi...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 7Ep. 332
This Sunday June 11th, at 3PM Pacific Time on their YouTube Chanel, John and Steve are going live with one of the best satires of the 2000's. Ben Stiller's Tropic Thunder takes aim at everything from War Movies and entitled actors to crazed directors, and American arrogance. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3WQDhIN Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https:/...
Jun 07, 2023•3 min
The world of Studio Ghibli is truly unlike anything The Cine-Files has explored before, with it's mystical storylines, fantastical characters and multiple interpretations, Spirited Away has been delighting and confounding audiences for over 20 years. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/42cCdA8 Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Faceb...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 7Ep. 331
This Friday on The Cine-Files John and Steve are entering into the bizarre, wondrous and endlessly fascinating world of Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away. This is one of our most requested films and for a good reason. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/42cCdA8 Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCin...
May 31, 2023•2 min
John and Steve conclude their discussion on their favorite Bond Film, Skyfall from the capture of Silva to the epic, final confrontation with him at Bond's ancestral home. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/41HRSHe Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 7Ep. 330
There aren't many filmmakers that can combine thrilling action, amazing special effects, and dazzling locations with fantastic performances, a great script and real human drama but Sam Mendes accomplishes exactly that with the 23rd film in the James Bond series, Skyfall. This is a fantastic movie about betrayal, redemption, honor and sacrifice and John and Steve have a great time discussing it on The Cine-Files. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https:...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 7Ep. 329
This Friday on The Cine-Files, John and Steve return to the world of James Bond to review what is, for both of them the finest film of the series. With brilliant direction by Sam Mendes, stunning cinematography by Roger Deakins, mind boggling action sequences and, intense, subtle and powerful performances from Daniel Craig and the great Judi Dench, Skyfall, is more than just a great Bond movie, it's a great movie period. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right her...
May 17, 2023•2 min
On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit IRON MAN 3 to discuss the film, PTSD in the MCU, The Mandarin controversy, where it ranks in the IRON MAN trilogy, where it ranks in the Marvel Universe of movies overall, and more! This is the audio only version but if you want to watch Steve and John you can do so here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKuiKOwqdPQ If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3Oe16YU...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 328
This Sunday at 3PM Pacific time, The Cine-Files is returning to the MCU to discuss Iron Man 3 which was released almost exactly 10 years ago. While it made over a billion dollars, this film often draws strongly diverging opinions from fans. You can watch the show live (or later) right here on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/live/PKuiKOwqdPQ Or wait for an audio only version in our podcast feed. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/...
May 10, 2023•2 min
Well, it took them over three hours but Scott, John and Steve managed to complete their epic exploration of David Fincher's The Social Network in three parts. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3opLnen Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmor...
May 05, 2023•3 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 327
One of the things that makes David Fincher's The Social Network such a compelling film is how complex, brilliant and ultimately unknowable its main character is. What Sorkin, Fincher and, of course Jesse Eisenberg do with the fictitious version of one of the most powerful and influential men in the world today is almost to draw us in by pushing us away. It is a fascinating performance and Scott, John and Steve have a fantastic time dissecting it in part 2 of their exploration of The Social Netwo...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 7Ep. 326
John Rocha calls David Fincher's, The Social Network, arguably the greatest film of the 21st century. Special Guest, Scott Mantz, describes it as "The Citizen Kane" of the 21st century and Steve Morris is still trying to wrap his head around not only the craft, power and artistry of this amazing film but the incredible importance of its subject matter in today's world. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3opLnen Don’t forget to support Th...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 7Ep. 325
There are few movies that have been talked about more often as a potential episode of The Cine-Files than David Fincher's, The Social Network. Not only is this an incredible movie with a groundbreaking script, amazing performances and fantastic score but it is also an important film that deals with a phenomenon that has literally changed the world in ways we are only beginning to understand. Perhaps, more importantly, it is the movie one of our favorite guests has been asking to do for literally...
Apr 19, 2023•2 min
Producer and Executive Michael Ross returns to The Cine-Files to discuss one of the funniest and most influential films ever made. To say that Rob Reiner's 1982 mockumentary, This is Spinal Tap invented its own genre is an incredible understatement. From improv projects like Waiting for Huffman and Curb your Enthusiasm to comedies using the documentary form like The Office and Parks and Recreation, This is Spinal Tap is one of the most influential films of all time and John, Steve and Mike had a...
Apr 14, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 324
This Friday, The Cine-Files goes to 11. (and if you don't know what that means you definitely need to click on this link) https://amzn.to/41j8bKX Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...
Apr 12, 2023•2 min
It looks like The Cine-Files aren't the only ones exploring the world of Quentin Tarantino. KCRW has just released a completely unique audio experience which tells the story of how this unlikely artists became one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. It's called "Fade In: Quentin Tarantino & Pulp Fiction" and we're very proud to welcome its producer, writer, actor and director, Mark Ramsey to our microphones for an extended interview. But that's not all! We are also absolutely thrilled to...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 7Ep. 323
On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris debate why the Fans vs Film Critics divide has never been wider and if this is leading to the death of Film Criticism and possibly the movie franchises these fandoms love! Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Fi...
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 7Ep. 322
Famed film critic for The New York Times, A.O. Scott has announced his retirement giving changes in cinema and toxic fandom as his reasons. John and Steve have a lot to say on this topic and they plan to have that discussion live on their YouTube channel, this Friday March 31st at 4PM Pacific Time. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bo...
Mar 29, 2023•3 min
The Cine-Files exploration of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained reaches its powerful and very bloody conclusion as Django takes his revenge on Candie Land and everyone in it particularly Stephen. Actor, wrestler, comedian and pundit, Jay Washington, once again joins Steve and John for what is certainly a memorable conversation. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3CUhFCw Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 7Ep. 321
Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds truly sets the direction for his next several films, with its It Hitchcokian suspense, revisionist history and focus on revenge. It also happens to be extremely entertaining, scary and absolutely thrilling. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3ncmF0i Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 31 min
No Season of Tarantino would be complete without a return to World War II and our examination of Inglourious Basterds complete with a brand new introduciton. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3ncmF0i Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorr...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 28 min
The Cine-Files welcome Actor, pundit and comedian, Jay Washington back to continue their discussion of the intense, disturbing, funny and thrilling Quentin Tarantino film, Django Unchained. In part 2, Django completes his training as a bounty hunter and he and Dr. Schultz turn their attention rescuing his lady love from the hands of Calvin Candi and the evil and endlessly fascinating Stephen. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3CUhFCw Do...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Season 7Ep. 320
Since this is The Season of Tarantino it seems only fitting to revisit one of our favorite episodes of all time, our 2017 deep dive into Pulp Fiction with very special guest Sasha Perl Raver. This was an absolutely fantastic conversation and the only thing that could possibly improve it is to make it longer and that's what we've done by adding a brand new intro which is exactly what we've done. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3Teh71m ...
Mar 15, 2023•2 hr 17 min
This week on the Cine-Files we travel into the Antebellum past to watch Jamie Foxx join bounty hunter Christoph Waltz in an epic quest of violence and revenge. Joining us on this journey is actor, wrestler, comedian and pundit, Jay Washington. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3CUhFCw Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: ht...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 7Ep. 319
We hope you aren't sick of Quentin Tarantino because this Friday we journey with Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz as they blast their way through the Antebellum South in Django Unchained. Joining us for this journey of revenge we are thrilled to welcome Actor, Comedian, Pundit and Wrestler, Jay Washington, back to our microphones for what we're sure will be an epic journey on The Cine-Files. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3CUhFCw Don’t...
Mar 08, 2023•2 min
On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit and discuss ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD for our Season of Tarantino! Join them and offer up your thoughts about these incredible films that are more topical than you might think in 2023. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3mytRDx Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www....
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 318
The season of Tarantino continues with a live discussion of his latest film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Like all of Tarantino's work Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, elicits very strong feelings. For some it's their favorite of his films, others find parts of it bewildering and even disturbing. However, we want to know what you think both about this film and about Quentin Tarantino in general and the best way to share those thoughts is by joining us live on our YouTube page this Sunday Marth 5t...
Mar 01, 2023•2 min
It's finally here, the conclusion to our exploration of Quentin Tarantino's first film Reservoir Dogs with special guest David McKenna. When we first discussed this film back in 2016 our conversation lasted just over an hour. This time it took three parts and almost five hours and it was worth every minute. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3IZ7G2H Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purcha...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 7Ep. 317
