Explore every episode of the podcast Cinema Roast Bunch: Film Discussion & Movie Reviews
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| Over the Top (1987) Directed by Menahem Golan Review | 25 Aug 2026 | 01:42:21 | |
Someone had to make at least one great arm-wrestling movie, and this week on CRB, it is time to get sweaty. | |||
| Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton Review | 11 Aug 2026 | 02:07:34 | |
Two of the biggest movies of the summer back-to-back, baby! This time the Bunch gets metatextual with easily the Marvel Cinematic Universe's best entry in years. | |||
| The Odyssey (2026) Directed by Christopher Nolan Review | 28 Jul 2026 | 02:29:09 | |
This week, the Bunch takes a trip to the Bronze Age to bask in the pleasure of being whisked away by one of the key voices in film of our time. Nolan's stripped-back and deceptively modern take on one of humanity's formative stories blew us away, and we couldn't wait to talk about it. | |||
| Big (1988) Directed by Penny Marshall Review | 14 Jul 2026 | 02:42:08 | |
This week, the Bunch breaks down the 1988 Tom Hanks classic Big! And colonoscopies, apparently... | |||
| Lost Highway (1997) Directed by David Lynch Review | 30 Jun 2026 | 01:47:24 | |
Our series on working actor Robert Loggia begins with the CInema Roast Bunch debut of the singularly talented David Lynch and his vibes-loaded Lost Highway. | |||
| Obsession (2026) Directed by Curry Barker Review | 16 Jun 2026 | 01:33:39 | |
This week, as John has more important matters to attend to, Travis and Noah tackle the recently released modern horror classic Obsession. | |||
| D&D: Honor Among Thieves (2023) Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein Review | 02 Jun 2026 | 01:50:07 | |
In the final episode of Sword and Sorcuary, the Bunch steps out of the Dark Ages and into the magical world of Faerun to crown the definitive best Chris. Noah's Mobile Suit Gundam Watch Order: Quick and Dirty: - Original Movie Trilogy - Netflix Deep Dive: - Original Series (1979) Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Ladyhawke (1985) Directed by Richard Donner Review (and Housekeeping) | 19 May 2026 | 02:44:01 | |
This week on the show, the crew tackles the Superman guy's star-studded fantasy film Ladyhawke. Is the score as bad as people say? Will Travis ever take the plunge into tabletop role-playing games? Will trivia break up the Bunch forever? Like uncovering a mysterious curse put on by a lustful priest, all will be revealed... Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Dragonslayer (1981) Directed by Matthew Robbins Review | 05 May 2026 | 02:37:38 | |
Sword and Sorcuary continues with the cult-classic Dragonslayer! The ILM-studded dark fantasy epic that wrongfully bombed at the box office has, over the years, cemented itself as a staple of the genre, influencing the likes of Dragonlance Chronicles and A Song of Ice and Fire, among others. And we love it to bits. Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Excalibur (1981) Directed by John Boorman Review | 21 Apr 2026 | 01:55:44 | |
This week, the Bunch dives straight into Sword and Sorcuary to the Dark Ages to re-examine the 1981 classic Excalibur! Horny pacts, enough armor to suit a nation, and music that sells the era of high adventure, what more do you need? Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| The State of the Bunch: A Look Back at the Podcast | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:57:13 | |
This week, we take a look back at our show, the last few themes, and reminisce. And, the grand reveal of the next one! Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Collateral (2004) Directed by Michael Mann Review | 24 Mar 2026 | 01:30:15 | |
This week, we are treated to a rarity. A world where Tom Cruise gets to be the bad guy in an unabashed look at the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles. If Heat was Michael Mann's love letter to L.A., Collateral is its reality check. Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Go (1999) Directed by Doug Liman Review | 10 Mar 2026 | 02:20:32 | |
This time, we are transported back to a simpler time. A time where you could steal orange juice from your terrible retail job, smoke cigarettes in the dairy cooler, get on a drug dealer's hitlist, and shoot a bouncer in Vegas. All in one night! Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Into the Night (1985) Directed by John Landis Review | 27 Feb 2026 | 02:12:06 | |
Much to Travis' dismay, it is time for John Landis' mid-80's cameo fest. It didn't take long for our "One Night in Bangkok" theme to get a little loosey-goosey: Into the Night technically happens over a couple of days, okay, but who's counting? Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Cinema Roast Bunch's Favorite Films of 2025 Extravaganza | 10 Feb 2026 | 02:16:48 | |
It is that time of year: The time to celebrate, commemorate, and reminisce about our favorite movies of the last year! Subjective, obviously. Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| The Warriors (1979) Directed by Walter Hill Review | 09 Feb 2026 | 02:22:27 | |
The Bunch takes on their next chapter, a series all about films that take place over one harrowing night! And what a night it was for The Warriors. Come out and (hit) play... THE AUDIO FILE WAS BROKEN IN THIS EPISODE. IT IS NOW FIXED! Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Our Top 9 Animated Movies of All Time | 13 Jan 2026 | 01:39:16 | |
The first season of The Cinema Roast Bunch concludes much like how we began, an excruciatingly difficult list. The crew breaks down their personal top 3 favorite animated films of all time, regardless of medium! Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| The Avengers (1998) Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik Review | 30 Dec 2025 | 02:24:15 | |
Connuary comes to a close with not a bang, but a thunderclap as the Bunch reluctantly opens wounds long past for Travis and dives headfirst into one of Sean Connery's lesser beloved films. London isn't safe; the once top-billed super spy now takes on the role of a maniacal weather-controlling villain. Unfortunately, it isn't nearly as compelling as it sounds... Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Outland (1981) Directed by Peter Hyams Review | 16 Dec 2025 | 01:56:17 | |
The gang delves into the secret Alien sequel, which pits good-cop Sean Connery against the forces of space exploitation. Just in time for the 4K release! We made it happen, we swear! Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Stationed at Home Review With Writer/Director Daniel V. Masciari | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:52:04 | |
This week on CRB we welcome our first guest! We sat down with the director of the 2025 indie film Stationed at Home to take a look into his process, the making-of, and our shared love of movies. Plus, a bit of catch-up as the crew hasn't recorded in a while. Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Meteor (1979) Directed by Ronald Neame Review | 18 Nov 2025 | 02:04:34 | |
| The Man Who Would Be King (1975) Directed by John Huston Review | 04 Nov 2025 | 02:05:32 | |
It's Connuary! Our Sean Connery mini-series commences with the 1975 adventure classic, inspired by Rudyard Kipling's 1888 novella. A film that could have easily become a culturally insensitive period piece has, instead, proven its enduring quality as a tale of brotherly love and adventure. We were all pleasantly surprised by our enjoyment of this episode, which also marks the inaugural episode of CRB Trivia! The upcoming series will be determined through a film-related question gauntlet, assuming Travis doesn't eliminate John beforehand... Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| The Hunt for Red October (1990) Directed by John McTiernan Review | 15 Oct 2025 | 02:08:49 | |
This week: It is Into the Clancy-verse with 1990's stellar political thriller The Hunt for Red October. The Bunch breaks down the real political tension of the time, the source material, the creatives behind this remarkable adaptation, and, of course, Sean Connery's hair. John McTiernan had a hell of a run during the peak of his career, but is Red October his best? Time to find out... Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Highlander (1986) Directed by Russell Mulcahy Review | 30 Sep 2025 | 02:53:11 | |
In 1986, the world was introduced to Connor MacLeod, and it was never the same since. What was initially a novel concept for a schlocky, mid-80s action film was eventually expanded into a full-on franchise, with multiple sequels and even a six-season TV series. Today, we're not worrying about all that. We delved into the original film, examining its blemishes, continuity errors, and delightful charm. Just as we get the news of Henry Cavill being injured during the production of Chad Stahelski's Highlander reboot, the Cinema Roast Bunch takes on their biggest challenge yet: fraught with similar (but less severe) difficulties, this episode marks our first recording loss, forcing us to pick up where we left off and finish the episode a bit less fresh. Please excuse the certainly jarring cut in the middle, but enjoy our dive into the world of immortals. Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| The Nice Guys (2016) Directed by Shane Black Review | 09 Sep 2025 | 01:53:06 | |
Our Black Christmas journey comes to an end with a (kiss kiss) bang! What should have been an instant classic, 2016's The Nice Guys is instead capping off the Cinema Roast Bunch's look at the directorial work of writer/director Shane Black. As we delved deep into the film, trying our best to recap and do it justice, our appreciation only grew. Lightning in a bottle, this. Just a shame he never directed anything after this one... Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) Directed by Shane Black Review | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:51:46 | |
Black Christmas is approaching its peak with a look at the hysterical 2005 murder/mystery that put Robert Downey Jr. back on the map and graced us with perhaps the best performance of Val Kilmer's career. This raucous, vulgar, and hysterical romp through the crime and snark-ridden streets of 2005 LA is as delightful as it is sharp. If that wasn't enough, breaking down the film's central mystery may be our biggest challenge yet. Reattach your finger and hit play. Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Iron Man 3 (2013) Directed by Shane Black Review | 05 Aug 2025 | 02:09:05 | |
As the Black Christmas train continues to roll, the Bunch takes a quick stop at the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a revisit of Shane Black's directorial "one for them" that is still undeniably his. Did this threequel deserve the scorn it got, or is it secretly one of Marvel's best movies? Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| The Predator (2018) Directed by Shane Black Review | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:31:31 | |
It is a solemn day for the Cinema Roast Bunch... As the crew embarks on their (Shane) Black Christmas voyage, they encounter their biggest obstacle yet: a film so bad that it nearly tanked its franchise forever before being miraculously resuscitated in 2022 thanks to the efforts of one Dan Trachtenberg and his remarkable return to form Prey. Despite the usually sharp pen of writer/director Shane Black, who famously starred in the original Predator film, the 2018 return of the space-faring Yautja was a bleak one. Will the Bunch survive to tell the tale? Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Black Christmas (1974) Directed by Bob Clark Review | 09 Jul 2025 | 01:37:48 | |
Christmas in July! This week on CRB, John and Travis brave the horrors of Bob Clark's sorority slasher as we begin our descent into the first and aptly named arc of the show: Black Christmas. Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Cult Movies, as in Movies Featuring a Cult | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:05:36 | |
This week, the Cinema Roast Bunch delves into the macabre and twisted world of cults. Religious, spiritual, outright bat-shit crazy groups hell bent on making your skin crawl and an easy recipe for edge-of-your-seat cinema. Grab your candles, dear listeners, and join us for a wide-ranging ride of movies filled to the brim with Kool-Aid-submerged veneration. Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| The Most Stressful Films That Keep Us Coming Back | 02 Jun 2025 | 02:19:18 | |
What movies stress us the hell out, but keep us coming back for more? It is time to dive deep into the most muscle-tensing, heart-pounding movies that we, despite the terror, could easily go back to for seconds. Be it the existentialism of time itself, or the unyielding toil of toxic relationships, here at the CRB, we are gluttons for punishment... Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Leap of Faith (1992) Directed by Richard Pearce Review | 20 May 2025 | 01:21:07 | |
This week, what begins as a cautiously interested first look at the star-studded, Steve Martin and Debra Winger-led dramedy leads the Bunch down a rabbithole of theology, morality, and frustrating ambiguity about the film's own theological motives. The crew certainly dissects its message and portrayal of religion and those who practice it, but more importantly, how they feel about the whole thing to begin with? Didn't take us very long to get here, did it? Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) by the Chiodo Brothers Review | 06 May 2025 | 01:30:29 | |
On this edition of the Cinema Roast Bunch: Deadly slapstick shenanigans erupt as an eldritch band of Killer Klowns invade Crescent Cove, California. Does this iconic b-horror comedy hold up? Will Mike quit the podcast after this episode due to his crippling hatred of clowns? Find out! Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| The Greatest Movie Soundtracks of All Time | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:31:52 | |
On the Cinema Roast Bunch this week, the crew must cobble together a definitive list of their favorite movie soundtracks. Not scores, soundtracks! Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Year One (2009) Directed by Harold Ramis Review | 25 Mar 2025 | 01:14:06 | |
This week, the Bunch takes on Harold Ramis' 2009 prehistoric comedy to nobody's pleasure seldom Mike. Will this Jack Black and Michael Cera joint tear the show apart before it gets a chance to blossom? Find out! Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| Our Favorite Films of 2024 | 11 Mar 2025 | 02:02:41 | |
This week, the Bunch looks back at their favorite new releases of 2024 and shouts out some new favorites from years past! This episode was recorded after the next bunch of episodes, please excuse the time travel. Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| True Lies (1994) Directed by James Cameron Review | 18 Feb 2025 | 01:47:42 | |
This time, the Bunch checks out James Cameron's 1994 comedic spy thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis just in time for its 4K release. Along the way, some of the worst impressions that have ever been attempted are unleashed onto an unsuspecting populace and for that: Listener Discretion is Advised. Is this Arnold's best role? Did the famously demanding Cameron make Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis go too far in a few places? Let's find out, shall we? Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||
| The Greatest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films of the 80's | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:32:07 | |
Travis, John, and Mike must do the impossible on the inaugural episode of Cinema Roast Bunch: Compile a top 10 list of the best science fiction and fantasy films of the 1980s! No Trek or Wars allowed! Email Us! cinemaroastbunch@gmail.com | |||