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- 4 days ago2h 6m
419 - Jerry Maguire (1996)
"Show me the money!" For Episode 419, Brandon is joined by Ryan Hurley to continue CineNation's Football series with JERRY MAGUIRE. While Tom Cruise is on the press tour for DIGGER, we're hear to talk about his earlier prestige film that landed him his second Oscar nomination. Listen as Brandon and Ryan discuss Cameron Crowe's inspiration for the film, his unique relationships with filmmakers James L. Brooks and Billy Wilder, which other A-List star was originally going to star in the film, the struggles of casting the supporting roles in the film, how Tom Cruise led by example on set, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Football is Back Introducing Ryan Hurley Recap of the Football Genre Intro to Jerry Maguire How Jerry Maguire Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- 1 weeks ago1h 59m
418 - Remember the Titans (2000)
"You make sure they remember, forever, the night they played the Titans!" For Episode 418, Brandon and Thomas continue their Football series with the millennial classic, REMEMBER THE TITANS. Listen as they discuss how the screenwriter discovered the story, why every studio originally passed on the film, how Jerry Bruckheimer got involved, who convinced Denzel Washington to star in the movie, how intense the football training was, how the script changed through production, why critics were mixed on the film, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Halloween Movies and Writing in Rom-Coms Recap of the Football Genre Intro to Remember the Titans How Remember the Titans Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- 2 weeks ago1h 58m
417 - The Replacements (2000)
"Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory lasts forever." For Episode 417, Thomas and Brandon enter September with their game faces on. It's time to talk some football. Listen as the two discuss the cult-classic football film THE REPLACEMENTS. Find out what real-life story inspired the sports comedy, what Keanu Reeves did to make sure Gene Hackman ended up in the movie, how an editor came out of retirement to save the movie, why critics hated the movie so much, how it has gained a new life on cable viewings, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Dolly Parton and Tim Curry Intro to the Football Genre (00:8:42) Intro to The Replacements How The Replacements Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- 3 weeks ago1h 52m
416 - Cape Fear (1991)
"If you hold on to the past, you die a little each day..." For Episode 416, Brandon and Thomas finish their main series on the Southern Gothic genre with Martin Scorsese's CAPE FEAR. Listen as they discuss how Steven Spielberg was the film's first director, why Robert De Niro was so motivated to make the movie, which A-List actors starred in the film, how Nick Nolte convinced Scorsese for him to star in the film, how Scorsese re-ignited interest in CinemaScope in the 1990s, how Scorsese tried to make this his Alfred Hitchcock movie, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Kyle Chandler and Friday Night Lights Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre Intro to Cape Fear How Cape Fear Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Final Questions on the Southern Gothic Genre Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- Aug 20, 20261h 44m
415 - Deliverance (1972)
"Sometimes you have to lose yourself 'fore you can find anything." For Episode 415, Brandon is joined by William Mason to discuss the classic film DELIVERANCE. Listen as they discuss the life of author James Dickey, what A-List actors were up for the roles, where Burt Reynolds was at in his career at the time, how they created the dangerous stunts, why Dickey and director John Boorman were at odds during the production, how they found the young banjo player, and so much more! Also, listen to find out more about William's experience with vintage clothes on film, which he explores through filmsnfits on TikTok! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Talking William's Letterboxd Introducing William Mason - Talking filmsnfits - Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre Intro to Deliverance How Deliverance Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Check out William Mason @filmsnfits on TikTok and @films_n_fits on Instagram! Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- Aug 13, 20261h 54m
414 - A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
"I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." For Episode 414, Brandon and Thomas tackle the most important figure in the Southern Gothic genre, and that's Tennessee Williams. Listen as they discuss his 1951 classic film starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, and Karl Malden. Find out more about the Williams's original Broadway production, how Marlon Brando landed the role in the stage version, how Vivien Leigh replaced the original Broadway actreess for the film, how the censors got involved in the making of the film, how they created New Orleans in Burbank, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Movies are Hot Right Now Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre Intro to A Streetcar Named Desire How A Streetcar Named Desire Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- Aug 6, 20261h 59m
413 - Stoker (2013)
"Sometimes you need to do something bad to stop you from doing something worse." For Episode 413, Thomas and Brandon start CineNation's Southern Gothic with an interesting choice, STOKER. Listen as they discuss director Park Chan-wook's first (and so far only) American film, the mystery behind the film's screenwriter, which A-list actors were up for the lead roles, why Nicole Kidman sought out the film, how they used the Nashville setting within the film, why the film was a box office failure, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Discussing an A.I. Post Intro to the Southern Gothic Genre Intro to Stoker How Stoker Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
- Jul 30, 20261h 58m
412 - National Treasure (2004)
"I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence." For Episode 412, Brandon and Paige finish out CineNation's Treasure Hunt series with the millennial classic, NATIONAL TREASURE. Listen as they discuss how it started with a simple one-line pitch, how the movie got stuck in development hell, how a husband and wife duo helped solve the story problems, the connection Jon Turtletaub and Nicolas Cage had before the film, how Diane Kruger landed the role of Abigail, how they created several historical settings in the film, why Kruger and Cage did to bond on set, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Movies and Memes Recap of the Treasure Hunt Genre Intro to National Treasure How National Treasure Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - Aftermath: Release and Legacy What Worked and What Didn't Film Facts Awards Final Questions on the Movie Final Genre Questions Wrapping Up the Episode Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast Visit https://www.missionrejected.com to find out more about Mission: Rejected!
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