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A film history podcast that takes away the pretense that usually comes along with learning about film. Each week, the hosts tackle the "cinematic canon" to see how films hold up for a modern audience. Can legendary pictures entertain a casual who grew up on Spider-Man reboots and Jim Carrey movies, or will they forever be relics of a bygone era? Are they only for cinema loyalists? Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader, with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends.
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- Yesterday1h 56m
Goldfinger (1964)
This week, we're kicking off a new series exploring the James Bond franchise, starting with Goldfinger (1964). Starring Sean Connery as 007, the film helped establish many of the characters, gadgets, and conventions that would define the series for decades to come. Enjoy our first exploration into the Bond franchise! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @cinemaspectatorpodcast. Isaac and Cameron began recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends; we hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your time, generosity, and support.
- 1 weeks ago1h 49m
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
This week, we're taking a look at George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968). The film follows a group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse as the dead mysteriously begin returning to life. Made on a shoestring budget, Night of the Living Dead helped establish the modern zombie genre and became one of the most influential horror films of all time. Join us as we discuss Romero's groundbreaking debut. Timestamps: Night of the Living Dead (1968) — 44:10 Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @cinemaspectatorpodcast. Isaac and Cameron began recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends; we hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your time, generosity, and support.
- 2 weeks ago1h 35m
Inland Empire (2006)
This week, we're taking a look at David Lynch's Inland Empire (2006). Starring Laura Dern, the film follows an actress whose life begins to unravel as she takes on a role in a mysterious film production. Shot entirely on digital video, Inland Empire is one of Lynch's most experimental and challenging films, completely eschewing traditional narrative filmmaking. Join us as we discuss Lynch's final feature film. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @cinemaspectatorpodcast. Isaac and Cameron began recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends; we hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your time, generosity, and support.
- 3 weeks ago2h 7m
You Can See Everything (2026)
This week, we're taking a look at You Can See Everything (2026), one of the biggest breakout hits of the year. The latest documentary project from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim examines the curious case of Elizabeth Holmes and is captivating, bizarre, and incredibly surprising. We highly recommend checking this one out! We do get into spoilers during our discussion, so we'd suggest watching the film first and then coming back to hear our thoughts. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @cinemaspectatorpodcast. Isaac and Cameron began recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends; we hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your time, generosity, and support.
- 4 weeks ago1h 58m
Evil Dead II (1987)
Continuing our October horror series, we're sticking with Sam Raimi and taking a look at Evil Dead II (1987). Starring Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, the film follows a man trapped in a remote cabin as he battles demonic forces unleashed from an ancient book. Evil Dead II has become a cult classic and one of the most influential horror comedies ever made. Join us as we discuss Raimi's unique style, and Campbell's brilliant, Looney-Tunes-esque performance. Timestamps: Juzo's adventures at the Mill Valley Film Festival — 16:42 Evil Dead II (1987) — 1:04:31 Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @cinemaspectatorpodcast. Isaac and Cameron began recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends; we hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your time, generosity, and support.
- Oct 5, 20261h 27m
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
We’re kicking off October with Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell (2009). Starring Alison Lohman and Justin Long, the film follows a loan officer who finds herself cursed after denying an elderly woman an extension on her mortgage. Raimi returns to his horror roots with a movie that mixes wacky gross-out comedy, supernatural horror, and his signature style. Enjoy! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @cinemaspectatorpodcast. Isaac and Cameron began recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends; we hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your time, generosity, and support.
- Sep 30, 20262h 6m
Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986)
This week, we’re taking on two sci-fi classics with Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). We start with Ridley Scott’s original, which follows the crew of the Nostromo as they discover a mysterious and iconic enemy. Then we discuss James Cameron’s sequel Aliens, which takes the ideas of the original in a much more action-heavy direction. Join us as we discuss what makes both films work, how differently Scott and Cameron approach the material, and which parts of these movies still hold up decades later. Timestamps: Alien (1979) — 46:15 Aliens (1986) — 1:29:09 Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @cinemaspectatorpodcast. Isaac and Cameron began recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends; we hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your time, generosity, and support.
- Sep 22, 20262h 15m
Resident Evil (2026) and Resident Evil (2002)
This week, we’re doing a Resident Evil double feature! We start with the brand-new Resident Evil (2026) directed by Zach Cregger before jumping back to Paul W. S. Anderson’s Resident Evil (2002), starring Milla Jovovich. We discuss the newest attempt to bring the iconic video game series to the big screen, then revisit the movie that kicked off the film franchise more than 20 years ago. Enjoy! Timestamps: Resident Evil (2026) — 27:00 Resident Evil (2002) — 1:34:00 Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @cinemaspectatorpodcast. Isaac and Cameron began recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends; we hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your time, generosity, and support.
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About Cinema Spectator
A film history podcast that takes away the pretense that usually comes along with learning about film. Each week, the hosts tackle the "cinematic canon" to see how films hold up for a modern audience. Can legendary pictures entertain a casual who grew up on Spider-Man reboots and Jim Carrey movies, or will they forever be relics of a bygone era? Are they only for cinema loyalists? Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader, with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends.
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