CineNation – Details, episodes & analysis

"We accept the love we think we deserve." For Episode 328, Brandon and David complete their series on high school movies with THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER. Listen as they talk about the film's long journey to the screen, the casting process, filming in Pittsburgh, and how the film has become a cult classic with Zillennials. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Logan Lucky and January Horror -  (00:00:10) Recap of High School Month (00:07:47) Intro to THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (00:13:04) How THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER Got to Production (00:25:26) Favorite Scenes (00:43:42) On Set Life - (01:21:15) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:25:45) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:32:28) Film Facts (01:39:30) Awards (01:41:32) Final Questions on the Film (01:45:33) Final Questions on the High School Genre (01:50:36) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:40) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"It's hard out here for a geek." For Episode 327, Brandon and David discuss Rick Famuyiwa's DOPE as a part of their high school series. Listen as they talk about Famuyiwa's directing career, how every studio passed on the original script, and why it is one of the best coming-of-age movies of the 2010s.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Talking Trap -  (00:00:10) Recap of High School Month (00:09:55) Intro to DOPE (00:13:53) How DOPE Got to Production (00:21:05) Favorite Scenes (00:32:11) On Set Life - (01:02:34) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:05:35) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:13:23) Film Facts (01:17:11) Awards (01:17:34) Final Questions on DOPE (01:21:48) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:28:15) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"Murder Is The Latest Fashion!" For Episode 320, David and Brandon kick off their Giallo in July series with BLOOD AND BLACK LACE. Listen as they talk about Mario Bava's direction, the Giallo style, and why the film was a prototype for what would become a famous genre in Italy.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Schrader, Spielberg, and Zemeckis (00:00:10) Intro to the Giallo Month (00:14:08) Intro to Blood and Black Lace (00:22:21) How Blood and Black Lace Got to Production (00:25:40) Favorite Scenes (00:22:40) On Set Life - (00:49:35) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:54:24) What Worked and What Didn’t (00:58:39) Film Facts (01:06:04) Awards (01:10:24) Final Questions on the Film (01:14:30) Preview for Next Week (01:27:05) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"I must run this establishment with a firm hand." For Episode 235, Thomas and Brandon continue their Slasher series by talking about The House That Screamed. Listen as they discuss why the film is an underrated classic that deserves more attention. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"We all go a little mad sometimes." For Episode 234, Brandon and Thomas kick off their Slasher series with Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Listen as they discuss the making of the film, and how it jumpstarted the popular genre.  Contact Us: E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"Were you lying then, are you lying now, or are you not in fact a chronic and habitual liar! For Episode 233, Brandon and Thomas conclude their courtroom drama series by talking about Witness for the Prosecution. Listen as they discuss how the film was the crowning moment of the film's cast. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"No! The defense is wrong!" For Episode 232, Brandon is joined by Amy to talk about the popular courtroom comedy, My Cousin Vinny. Listen as they discuss why some believe it is one of the most accurate courtroom films of all time.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"You can't handle the truth!" For Episode 231, Brandon is joined by Ben Goertz to discuss A Few Good Men, written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Rob Reiner. Listen as they talk about how this star-studded courtroom drama made it to the big screen. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"As a lawyer, I've had to learn that people aren't just good or just bad. People are many things." For Episode 230, Thomas and Brandon discuss one of their favorite courtroom dramas, Anatomy of a Murder. Listen as they talk about the film's history and how it pushed the boundaries in American cinema. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"No jury can declare a man guilty unless it's sure." For Episode 229, Brandon and Thomas start their Courtroom Drama series by talking about 12 Angry Men. Listen as they discuss the lasting legacy the film has had on the genre and cinema as a hold.  Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com