Looking for some comfort food? Cinema Drive entrusts you to the capable hands of Chris Parker in Adventures in Babysitting (1987) and John Candy himself in Uncle Buck (1989)! A regular gal is thrust into unusual circumstances in the big city, and an unusual guy is forced into the regularity of domestic life. These stories write themselves, folks! B…

Jeremy Saulnier is truly back in the saddle with his latest work. Message Jason and Ryan

When you read, you're missing cinematography and casting and editing and directing and music...when you watch, what nuances are you missing that can only be conveyed on the page? What does it look like to capture the heart of the story? When you adapt what you read to film, what responsibility do you have to the original work? Jason and Ryan discus…

Scott gives us a coveted 5 star rating and remembers James Earl Jones with us. Message Jason and Ryan

GREAT SCOTT! This episode is really heavy! Cinema Drive goes back to Back to the Future (1985), a film that's been entertaining Jason and Ryan and all of Movieland for about 40 years! Michael J. Fox steals the show and seals the deal in this timeless (get it?) classic. Bobs Zemeckis and Gale, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Tom Wil…

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There is no Cinema Drive, only Zuul! It's mass hysteria! Jason and Ryan stroll out of a big screen showing of Ghostbusters (1984) and right into the studio! It's that ghostly time of year and you know what that means: A Cinema Drive Halloween! Celebrating the 40TH ANNIVERSARY of this classic is a joy, a thrill, and an exploration of what makes it s…

Jacksonville, Florida GETS Grosse Pointe Blank, and so should you! Message Jason and Ryan

Queen lent their magic, their power, their drama, and their high-octane personality to electrify both Flash Gordon (1980) and Highlander (1986)! These movies are just too much darn fun, and this is a Cinema Drive episode long in the making. Jason and Ryan glory in the cheese, the camp, and the cult power of these 80s flicks. The Deep Question: Who …

Bees and Jason Statham and John Candy, oh my! Message Jason and Ryan

You're listening to a dream...within a dream...within an episode...within a podcast... Seriously, this film was so popular and such a part of culture that you almost forgot how good it really is! Pairing spectacle and terrific high concept narrative with heart and humanity, Inception (2010) is a powerful film that sold audiences with an original id…

Gideon poses a ponderous possibility - should films be faithful to their source material? Message Jason and Ryan

More than just a really cool episode title, innocence and innocents really are the meat of these timeless classics. Join Cinema Drive for an exploration of the two films ranked HIGHEST on AFI's Top 10 Courtroom Dramas list! The Deep Question: Would you have tested a Jurassic Park/World? This Week's Features: 12 Angry Men (1957) To Kill a Mockingbir…

Ghostbusters is back! Again! Is it worth it? Probably not! Message Jason and Ryan

Just a couple of freewheelin' podcasters over here, folks! Jason and Ryan color outside the lines again, this time analyzing and arguing the merits and madness of perpetual sequels. The Deep Question: What would your Wastelander (Mad Max) name be? This Week's Features: Everything Message Jason and Ryan…

Hagerstown, Maryland is looking to bridge the gap between animated kids movies and more...interesting fare. Message Jason and Ryan

Cinema Drive goes back to school with Lady Bird (2017) and The Edge of Seventeen (2016)! Saoirse Ronan and Hailee Steinfeld personify the familiar yearning and drama of desperate teens, railing against their parents, their circumstances, their station in life - and ultimately, themselves. The Deep Question: What famous actor do you tolerate but don…

Jason and Ryan talk what's fresh and what's rotten this summer. Message Jason and Ryan

The thrilling and thoughtful epic wins its place in the annals of Cinema Drive! Jason and Ryan reflect on the power players that made this film a triumph, and why it was more than just a Roman version of Bloodsport (1988). The Deep Question: Who's an actor you just inexplicably love seeing in things? This Week's Features: Gladiator (2000) Message J…

Al Armano quizzes the guys about admirable advice from the movies! Message Jason and Ryan

James Earl Jones has ended his legendary life and career, but not his legacy. Jason and Ryan celebrate and reflect on the impact of a gentleman, a talent, and a wonderful human being. The Deep Question: What's a movie quote you would've loved to hear from James Earl Jones? This Week's Features: Clear and Present Danger (1994) Coming to America (198…

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Westerns breathed a second life in the 90s, and Cinema Drive rides off into the sunset this episode with Tombstone (1993) and Maverick (1994). Kurt Russell and Mel Gibson make us believers in the magic of the western with these two extremely quotable films. The Deep Question: Who would be a better talk show host: Dwayne Johnson or Arnold Schwarzene…

Raleigh, North Carolina finally just HAD to check out Streets of Fire (1984) and share their thoughts. Message Jason and Ryan

Return to the hallowed Hall of Unremembered Cinema! These flicks feature fun, memorable, and even bizarre characters, and a couple of zany plots that defy genre. Tune in for a few films that you have to revisit! The Deep Question: What's a book on film you love? This Week's Features: A Knight's Tale (2001) The Italian Job (2003) Scott Pilgrim vs. t…

PhilZ sings praises for the new level that modern "kids" movies get to. Message Jason and Ryan

It's summer and it's time for some pulp fiction flicks! These two are ideal for your Friday night double feature and will leave you entertained and on the edge of your seat. The Deep Question: A group of boomers ask you for a lesser-known action recommendation. What do you show them? This Week's Features: The Babysitter (2017) Summer of 84 (2018) M…

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are unstoppable. Message Jason and Ryan

It's time to relive those immortal moments that define your summer - maybe even your life - in these terrific films. The summer vibes are strong with both, the characters are well-written, the comedy and drama are equally balanced, and the audience? More than satisfied. The Deep Question: A group of Gen Zers ask you for a lesser-known drama recomme…

Jason's and Ryan's takes on a couple of recent flicks. Message Jason and Ryan

It's not the end of the end but it is the beginning of the end. Paul and Rick look back and discover that all movies are either one-cut movies or have montages (and are about time travel). The curious concept of the lockdown movie. CGI fights send Paul to sleep, but Thai jails keep him awake. How to smuggle money from China. Here's a list of stando…

Jason and Ryan enjoyed their first unscripted episode so much they had to give it another shot! They kick back and examine what it means to succeed in the realm of high concept filmmaking and why exciting ideas alone are just never enough. The Deep Question: Your podcasting host dies. What movie star would you host Cinema Drive with? This Week's Fe…

Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley and he's bringing all the feels with him! Message Jason and Ryan

Paul won't consider joining a mission to mars, he would miss melon liquor too much, and explains AI dating chatbots to Rick, who in return explains how sprinklers work yet again. The Japanese movie Lumberjack The Monster explores synthetic psychopathy.Από τον Rick/Paul

The first two Terminator films inspired so many others, and continue to drive filmmakers and studios to take their own shots at contributing to the franchise today. While none of these sequels lived up to the promise of T1 and T2, each one put interesting ideas to work and some even took ambitious swings...that just didn't connect. The Deep Questio…

Here's what the guys have been up to lately. Message Jason and Ryan

Latest instalment of the X trilogy is MaXXXine, while Rick and Paul discuss the most expensive packet of fruit gums.Από τον Rick/Paul

The sci-fi action genre hit its peak in 1991 with this explosive, world-building, humanity-focused, mythology-expanding, mind-blowing adventure! Jim Cameron proves that you can have it all and still send your audience home happy - and thrilled. Terminator 2 set the bar almost impossibly high for action flicks and sequels in general. Listen in as Ja…

Frederick, Maryland remarks upon remakes. Message Jason and Ryan

The film is Longlegs, but are they spiders or crane flies or both? Rick enjoys the McMansion architecture. Also a discussion of the work of the Satanic Temple.Από τον Rick/Paul

The apocalypse never felt heavier than in Jim Cameron's first triumph - a nightmare come to life in 1984's The Terminator. Kyle Reese, Sarah Connor, John Connor, Skynet - it all started here in this simple and powerful film that entertained us, warned us, and launched a franchise that still inspires filmmakers today. The Deep Question: You learn th…

Patti Boots loved Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) and hopes Cinema Drive will benefit from a rewatch. Message Jason and Ryan

True-until-its-not story Hit Man is the recent streaming hit Paul and Rick review. Football at the Euros, Election news, cryptography and pop philosophy.Από τον Rick/Paul

Jason and Ryan make Cinema Drive history as they roar from the glories of the movie theater straight to the comfort of the studio for hot takes on George Miller's follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)! Miller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Chris Hemsworth give it their all in this incredibly executed prequel that is truly a saga rather than merely a Furios…

Jason and Ryan have been enjoying a ton of different movies recently - you'll never know until you listen. Message Jason and Ryan

Rick explains how to use cutlery, Paul discusses evolutionary impact of bird feeders. 2009 movie Orphan covers dark triad diagnostics and adoption politics. See Nigel Farage being trolled by Led By Donkeys here.Από τον Rick/Paul

What a film! What a LOVELY film! It's Independence Day folks, so you know Jason and Ryan have to kick off Season 6 with big summer blockbuster fare! Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) was the easy choice for those rich, bright, summer vibes, and a perfect way to start off our Reclaim the Future series. Race with Cinema Drive through George Miller's madcap a…

Season 6 brings the Cinema Drive saga to its natural continuation! Coming to a galaxy near you this summer! Message Jason and Ryan

Rick and Paul shuck the oyster to find a Pearl in the fleshy folds. Safety advice for British tourists, Paul's fascination with expensive gates and a harrowing story of a drowned sheep.Από τον Rick/Paul

Cinema Drive Classics presents: Southern thrillers, blood feuds, horror, romance, coming of age...Blue Ruin (2013) and Mud (2012) have it all and more when it comes to thoughtful filmmaking and terrific characterization. Jason and Ryan speak to their passion for these small films that have a ton to say. The Deep Question: Between Jeff Nichols' thre…