Dawn of the Dead (1978)
This week's episode, presented by Mike Mazzacane, focuses on George A. Romero's 1978 standout picture, Dawn of the Dead.
May 23, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 14
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Cineposium is a graduate student organization at UCLA, focused on film and media programming. This podcast will work in conjunction with our film-programing, offering further analysis and discussion on the films we present.
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Saw (2004, dir. James Wan)
Revisit where it all began! In honor of the newly released Spiral, we're highlighting the first ever episode of The Cineposium Podcast, which coincidentally focused on the first Saw film! Make your choice and celebrate the arrival of the newest Saw film with us! Original show notes - Our first program episode, presented by co-host Alexx Apicella, focuses on the unrated cut of James Wan's 2004 film, Saw . Tune in for Alexx's program presentation, as well as a reflective think-piece on the film....
May 14, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Mortal Kombat (1995, 2021)
In this week's episode, Reed Williams, Samantha Tecson and Mike Mazzacane discuss both the 1995 and 2021 film adaptations of Mortal Kombat! Get over here!!! Mortal Kombat (1995) is available for rent on AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play and YouTube. Mortal Kombat (2021) is currently screening in theaters and available to stream on HBO Max.
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
In this week's episode Reed Williams and Mike Mazzacane discuss Don't Hug Me I'm Scared. All episodes of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared can be accessed via this link: https://youtu.be/9Ux2ZxSXePs
Apr 24, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 11
The Debut (2000)
In this week's episode Samantha Tecson, Liwen Wang and Mike Mazzacane discuss Gene Cajayone's 2000 picture, The Debut.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Movies from our Hometown
In this week's episode Samantha Tecson, Mike Mazzacane, and Eric Pitz, discuss movies from our hometown. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the films.
Apr 10, 2021•55 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Music in Film - Part 1
In this episode we discuss our favorite uses of Music in Film - this is part one of the full episode, including Alexx Apicella, Mike Mazzacane, Iftin Abshir, Alexandra James Salichs, and Martin Ibarra-Ramos. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the films.
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Music in Film - Part 2
In this episode we discuss our favorite uses of Music in Film - this is part two of the full episode, including Alexx Apicella, Mike Mazzacane, Iftin Abshir, Alexandra James Salichs, and Martin Ibarra-Ramos. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the films.
Apr 03, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Ichi the Killer (2001)
In this week's episode Alexx Apicella and Reed Williams discuss Takashi Miike's 2001 picture, Ichi the Killer. Ichi the Killer is available to stream on Shudder, and to rent on AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.
Mar 18, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 7
The Big Lebowski (1998)
In this week's episode Reed Williams and guest Allen Fabbi discuss the Coen Brothers' 1998 picture, The Big Lebowski. The Big Lebowski is available to stream on Peacock Premium, and to rent on AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.
Mar 07, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 6
The Rider (2017) & Nomadland (2020)
In this week's episode, Reed Williams, Kylie Harris, and Scott Varnado discuss two films directed by Chloé Zhao - The Rider and Nomadland. The Rider (2017) is available to rent on Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube. Nomadland (2020) is available to stream on Hulu.
Feb 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012)
In this week's episode, Mike Mazzacane and Alexx Apicella discuss the 2012 John Hyams action picture, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning is available to rent on Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In Memoriam: Christopher Plummer
In this week's episode, Alexandra James Salichs, Alexx Apicella, and Mike Mazzacane pay tribute to Christopher Plummer, who recently passed away, as they discuss three of his films; The Sound of Music, Knives Out, and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. The Sound of Music is available on Disney+, AppleTV, and Prime Video. Knives Out is available on AppleTV, and Prime Video. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is available on Netflix, AppleTV, and Prime Video.
Feb 14, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The Greatest TV Episode of All Time
In this week's episode, Alexx Apicella analyzes "Mizumono", the finale episode for the second season of the TV series, Hannibal, as they argue its status as the the greatest television episode of all time. Hannibal is available on Prime Video, Hulu, and Netflix.
Jan 31, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Jules and Jim - featuring Stephen Farber
In our first episode of Season 4, Reed Williams and guest Stephen Farber discuss Francois Truffaut's 1962 picture JULES AND JIM. We hope you enjoy the conversation! JULES AND JIM is available on HBO Max, The Criterion Channel, and Kanopy.
Jan 24, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 1
New Year Finale Special
In our New Year Finale Special episode of Season 3 we present and discuss three titles to prepare for 2021 - Phantom Thread (2017), Snowpiercer (2013), and "The Countdown" from the first season of The O.C. (2003), curated by Cineposium's Martin Ibarra-Ramos, Alexx Apicella, and first time guest Iftin Abshir. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation! Phantom Thread is available on HBO Max. Snowpiercer is available on Netflix The O.C. is available on HBO Max....
Dec 31, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
In our eleventh episode of Season 3 we discuss "Tokyo Godfathers", curated by Cineposium's Samantha Tecson, who is joined by Reed Williams and Martin Ibarra-Ramos. We hope you enjoy the conversation! Tokyo Godfathers is available to rent on AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Winter Horror - Part 2
In this episode we discuss two stop films under the theme "Winter Horror" – INSIDE (À l'intérieur, 2007) and JINGLE ALL THE WAY (1993). This is part two of our recording. The full episode was curated by Alexx Apicella, Reed Williams, Samantha Tecson, and Martin Ibarra-Ramos. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the films. INSIDE is available to rent on AppleTV. JINGLE ALL THE WAY is available to rent on AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.
Dec 14, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Winter Horror - Part 1
In this episode we discuss two stop films under the theme "Winter Horror" – BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) and ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE (2017). This is part one of our recording - part two will follow. The full episode was curated by Alexx Apicella, Reed Williams, Samantha Tecson, and Martin Ibarra-Ramos. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the films. BLACK CHRISTMAS is available to stream on The Criterion Channel, Shudder, and Kanopy. ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE is available to stream on ...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 10
Succession (HUNTING - S2E3)
In our ninth episode of Season 3 we discuss "Hunting", the third episode in the second season of the HBO series SUCCESSION - curated by Cineposium's Ben Li, who is joined by Suryansu Guha and Nico Garcia. We hope you enjoy the conversation. SUCCESSION is available on HBO and HBO Max.
Dec 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Dear Ex (2018)
In our eighth episode of Season 3 we discuss DEAR EX, curated by Cineposium's Liwen Wang, who is joined by Reed Williams and Martin Ibarra-Ramos. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the film. DEAR EX is available to stream on Netflix.
Nov 29, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 8
The Kid (Chaplin, 1921)
In our seventh episode of Season 3 we discuss Charlie Chaplin's The Kid, curated by Cineposium's Eric Pitz, who is joined by Reed Williams. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the film. The Kid is available to stream on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, The Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and HBO Max.
Nov 22, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 7
West Side Story (1961)
In our sixth episode of Season 3 we discuss West Side Story, curated by Cineposium's, Alexandra James Salichs, who is joined by Samantha Tecson, and Reed Williams. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the film. West Side Story is available to stream on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and is available to rent on AppleTV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (Stenstrum, 1998)
In our fifth episode of Season 3 we discuss Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, curated by Cineposium's Samantha Tecson. We're also joined by first time guest to the show and new member of Cineposium, Alexandra James Salichs. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the film. Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island is available to stream on Netflix and Boomerang, and is available to rent on AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Halloween Special
In our Halloween Special episode of Season 3 we discuss three films within the Halloween franchise - Halloween 3 Season of the Witch, and Rob Zombie's Halloween and Halloween 2, curated by Cineposium's Martin Ibarra-Ramos, ALexx Apicella, and Mike Mazzacane. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the films. Halloween 3 Season of the Witch is available to rent on AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube. Rob Zombie's Halloween is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video, and to pur...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Fall Special - Stop Motion Double-Feature
In our Fall Special episode of Season 3 we discuss two stop motion animated feature films, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and Fantastic Mr. Fox, curated by Cineposium's Reed Williams and Martin Ibarra-Ramos. We're also joined by first time guest to the show Olivia Baylor, a graduate film student in UCLA's Animation department. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the films. Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is available to rent on AppleTV, Amaz...
Oct 22, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
In our second episode of Season 3 we discuss Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, curated by Cineposium's Mike Mazzacane. We're also joined by first time guest to the show and new member of Cineposium, Samantha Tecson. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the film. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is available to stream on DC Universe, and is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
Oct 15, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Fire Walk With Me (Lynch, 1992)
We're back and kicking off our third season of virtual film programming with David Lynch's 1992 film FIRE WALK WITH ME, curated by Cineposium member and podcast co-host, Alexx Apicella. FIRE WALK WITH ME is available to stream on HBO MAX and the Criterion Channel, and is available for rent on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Oct 08, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Finale Special - Memories of the Movie Theater
For our final episode of season 2 we decided to try something a little different and gather everyone from Cineposium to talk about some of our most memorable experiences of going to the movie theater. Enjoy the conversation and let us know on our social media accounts what some of your favorite memories at the theater are! Follow us at instagram (@cineposium) and on twitter (@cposium) to keep up to date with news on our upcoming season 3 in the fall.
Aug 27, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Terrorizers (1986, Yang)
In our eighth episode of Season 2 we discuss Edward Yang's Terrorizers, curated by Cineposium's Shuwen Yang. We hope you enjoy the presentation and conversation on the film. Terrorizers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy, and is also available to rent on AppleTV.
Aug 20, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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