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- 2 days ago1h 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!
- 1 weeks ago1h 58m
411 - The Goonies (1985)
"Goonies never say die!" For Episode 411, Brandon and Thomas continue their series on Treasure Hunt movies with the 1980s classic, THE GOONIES. Listen as they discuss the early days of Amblin, the collaboration between Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg, how they found the main kid actors in the film, how much Spielberg was involved in the making of the film, how they created the massive Pirate ship, why the film continues to endure decades after its release, 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 - Director's Village and The Terminator Recap of the Treasure Hunt Genre Intro to The Goonies How The Goonies 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
410 - Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
"To wherever the wind may take us!" For Episode 410, Brandon is joined by returning guest Paige Klaniecki and new guest podcaster, the talented singer/songwriter, Valerie Broussard. Listen as the trio discusses MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND as part of CineNation's Treasure Hunt series. They dive into the history of how the film was a reaction to THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, how the script changed across multiple drafts, the long process of casting Jim Hawkins, why Tim Curry still talks about the movie, how they created the Carribbean scenes in a soundstage in England, why Brian Henson feared what Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg, why the film has had a lasting impact with audiences for thirty years, 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 - Brandon's Nephews and Childhood Movies - Introducing Paige Klaniecki and Valerie Broussard Recap of the Treasure Hunt Genre Intro to Muppet Treasure Island How Muppet Treasure Island Got to Production Favorite Scenes On Set Life - (01:10:51 ) 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 Visit https://www.missionrejected.com to find out more about Mission: Rejected!
- 3 weeks ago1h 47m
409 - Romancing the Stone (1984)
"You're gonna be all right, Joan Wilder. You always were." For Episode 409, Thomas and Brandon are back from their hiatus to talk Treasure Hunt Movies. They are kicking off the series with ROMANCING THE STONE, starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas. Listen as the two discuss the life of screenwriter Diane Thomas, the film's unique ties to Indiana Jones, how Michael Douglas fought for the starring role even while serving as a producer on the movie, which A-List actors turned down the movie, why Robert Zemeckis was hired to direct the movie, why 20th Century Fox was disappointed with the 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 - Watching Industry Intro of the Treasure Hunt Genre Intro to Romancing the Stone How he Romancing the Stone 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
- Jun 18, 20261h 42m
408 - Before Midnight (2013)
"This is real life. It's not perfect but it's real." For Episode 408, Brandon and Thomas complete their June series on the BEFORE trilogy! Listen as they discuss what prompted Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, and Julie Delpy to reunite, how different the writing process compared to the earlier films, how they made the film in secret in Greece, why the film should have received more Oscar love, how the series continues to endure, will there ever be a fourth 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 - Widow's Bay Recap of the Before Trilogy Genre Intro to Before Midnight How Before Midnight 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
- Jun 11, 20261h 35m
407 - Before Sunset (2004)
"I guess when you're young, you just believe there'll be many people with whom you'll connect with." For Episode 407, Brandon and Thomas continue their trilogy breakdown of Richard Linklater's BEFORE series with BEFORE SUNSET. Listen to learn more about what reunited the trio of Linklater, Julie Delpy, and Ethan Hawke. But also learn about the conflicts that occurred regarding screenwriting credit, some of the original ideas Linklater had for a sequel, what difficulties they had filming in Paris, 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 - Memorial Day Marathon Recap of the Before Trilogy Genre Intro to Before Sunset How Before Sunset 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
- Jun 4, 20262h 4m
406 - Before Sunrise (1995)
"But isn't everything we do in life a way to be loved a little more?" For Episode 406, we're back with Trilogy Month! For this year's Trilogy Month, we're tackling a much smaller trilogy than usual with Richard Linklater's BEFORE series. First up, listen to Thomas and Brandon discuss how Linklater's disappointment with DAZED AND CONFUSED inspired the movie, how a real-life encounter for Linklater was the basis of the film, how Linklater and team found Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke in the casting process, why they made the movie in Vienna, how Gen X audiences weren't big fans but Boomer critics were, how the movie has become massively popular over the years, 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 - Being Evil Nerds and Peter Weirdos Recap of the Trilogy Genre Intro to Before Sunrise How Before Sunrise 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
- May 28, 20261h 49m
405 - Being John Malkovich (1999)
"Are you John Malkovich?" For Episode 405, Brandon and David close out CineNation's main series on Surreal movies with BEING JOHN MALKOVICH. Listen as they discuss Charlie Kaufman's early life, how long it took for the script to be made, how John Malkovich was convinced to do the movie, which A-List actor was suggested for the title role, why John Cusack wanted to be in the movie, how they shot a New York movie in Los Angeles, 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 - John Grisham Movies Recap of the Surrealism Genre Intro to Being John Malkovich How Being John Malkovich 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
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