Cinephile's Digest

It was only a matter of time before this double feature happened, and coming off the heels of "The Ring" there was no better time to do. The theme this week is "I saw 'Signs', I opened up my eyes and saw Signs...and 'Scary Movie 3'." Terrible theme name aside, this is a fun conversation you won't want to miss. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is “Demonia Cult”. We will be watching "The Witch" (available on HBO Max) and "Sator" (available on Shudder and tubi). Send an email with double feature suggestions, feedback or other topics to cinephilesdigest@gmail.com Original Music provided by Kurt Moren dreamsofsilentmemories.com/

We’ve been doing this long enough that waaaaay back on Episode 3 in early 2017, our featured review was “John Wick: Chapter 2”. Here we are over six years later and review the final(?) installment in the epic saga, “John Wick:Chapter 4”. Thank you to listeners both new and old. Hope you enjoy this one. 0:00 – Introductions 15:50 – “John Wick: Chapter 4” Review 1:02:25 – What We’ve Been Watching Music Intro: Big Wick Energy – Tyler Bates (John Wick Chapter 4 OST) Outro: Faded Love - HOME FRONT

Barely one year later and us horror fiends are already treated to another installment in one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time. Join Matt and Travis for an in-depth review of “Scream VI”. We also spend some time discussing the 2023 Academy Awards, and of course a quick run-through of everything else we’ve been watching. 0:00 – Introductions 17:45 – The Oscars 27:05 – “Scream VI” Spoiler-Free Review 1:04:57 – “Scream VI” Review Continued 1:20:17 – What We’ve Been Watching Music Intro: BLC – Liquid Mike Outro: Titans of Hope - MSPAINT

“Pass it on” is the double feature theme this episode. DIE!hards of the show know that we already reviewed “Ringu”, but this time we’re taking a look back at the US-remake “The Ring” and pairing it with the 2022 smash hit, “Smile”. Lots to discuss, don’t miss out. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is “I opened up my eyes and saw Signs…and Scary Movie 3”. Yep you guessed it, coming off the heels of reviewing “The Ring”, there really isn’t a better time to take a look back at “Signs”, the other main horror movie spoofed in the 2003 comedy classic “Scary Movie 3”. Should be a fun one. Send an email with double feature suggestions, feedback or other topics to cinephilesdigest@gmail.com Original Music provided by Kurt Moren dreamsofsilentmemories.com/

If you love bodily fluids and/or childhood trauma, you are gonna LOVE this episode. We have not one but TWO featured reviews, and both discussions are a hoot. First up is the latest feature from lil nepotiz director Brandon Cronenberg, “Infinity Pool”. Following that up, join us for an in-depth discussion of the buzziest film of 2023 thus far, the Canadian horror film “Skinamarink”. Plus, we catch up on all the other stuff we’ve been watching. Get into it. 0:00 – Introductions/Most Anticipated Films of 2023 15:51 – “Infinity Pool” Review 51:24 – “Skinamarink” Review 1:27:42 – What We’ve Been Watching Music Intro: Blurry – Puddle of Mudd Outro: Fix My Brain – The Marked Men

Join Matt, Travis and Paris for a roundtable discussion as we run through our individual top 10 movies of the year. HUGE cameo appearance in this one as well, you guys are gonna shit/cum yourselves so hard. Of course you have to stick around for the end to find out the nominees and winners for our prestigious and coveted awards, such as the “Literal Rollercoaster” award and the legendary “Cream Dream Supreme”. Much love to everyone who has been with us since the beginning, and anyone who has joined for the ride at any point along the way! Thanks for everything, and we hope to have you with us as we enter our seventh year of podcasting. Cheers. 0:00 – Introductions 12:15 – Top 10 Films of the Year Roundtable 2:57:16 – Cinephile’s Digest 2022 Awards Ceremony Music Intro: Last Resort – Papa Roach Outro: Losing My Religion – R.E.M.

The latest craze has hit theaters, and the boys have gotten together to talk about it. No, we’re not talking about Avatar. It’s M3GAN, baby! Join us for a review of the new horror comedy hit, as well as a rundown of some of the other stuff we’ve been watching as we approach the end of cram jam. Next episode will be the big 2022 bash, so get stoked. Enjoy! 0:00 – Introductions 15:15 – “M3GAN” Review 43:08 – What We’ve Been Watching Music Intro: Asylum – billy woods Outro: It’s Nice to Have a Friend – Taylor Swift

We’re joined this episode by Paris for a review AND a draft! Wow so much content, somebody should pay us for this. We start things off with a review of Luca Guadagnino’s latest film “Bones and All”. In the past we’ve been big fans of his work, but we do devour the whole thing head to hog? Stick around after the review for the latest installment in the Digest Film League TM series, where the three of us draft a Top 10 list using only films from Sight and Sound’s 2022 list of the Greatest Films of All Time. 0:00 – Introductions 8:06 – “Bones and All” Review 44:55 – DFL Top 10 Sight and Sound Draft Music Intro: Mark On You – The Mountain Goats Outro: Diamond Eyes – Sweet Pill

Listen, you know the drill at this point. The theme is found footage horror. The movies are “Deadstream” and “Noroi: The Curse”. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll poop your pants. Get into it. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is “time is just infinite horror.” We will be discussing the time loop horror flicks “Happy Death Day” and “6:45”. Send an email with double feature suggestions, feedback or other topics to cinephilesdigest@gmail.com Original Music provided by Kurt Moren dreamsofsilentmemories.com/

We got a two’fer on the docket for you guys this episode. Join us for two featured reviews of new films from two heavy-hitters. We’ve got the new film from Martin McDonagh, “The Banshees of Inisherin”, followed by the latest from James Gray, “Armageddon Time”. A couple of Academy Awards contenders, but do we think they’re gonna hang with the big dogs of the year? Listen to find out. 0:00 – Introductions 13:43 – “The Banshees of Inisherin” Review 31:21 – “Armageddon Time” Review 50:41 – What We’ve Been Watching Music Intro: Hangover Game – MJ Lenderman Outro: If You’ve Ever Put A Spell On Me - diners

Well folks, we’ve done it. Thanks to Paris, we have discovered what lies at the bottom of the barrel. Sure, the first film is totally fine, but the second? Woof. You need to hear it to believe it. The theme this episode is “time is just infinite horror.” Join us for a double-feature of time loop horror films, “Happy Death Day” and “6:45”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is “pass it on.” We will be discussing the 2022 smash hit “Smile” as well as the horror classic “The Ring”. Send an email with double feature suggestions, feedback or other topics to cinephilesdigest@gmail.com Original Music provided by Kurt Moren dreamsofsilentmemories.com/

Back just in time for Halloween! We’re joined this week by special guest Kyle from Suds & Cinema to discuss a pair of South Korean thrillers. Join us for a WILD discussion of “I Saw the Devil” and “The Wailing”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is found footage horror. We will be discussing “Deadstream” and “Noroi: The Curse”, both available to stream on Shudder. Send an email with double feature suggestions, feedback or other topics to cinephilesdigest@gmail.com Original Music provided by Kurt Moren dreamsofsilentmemories.com/

We tackle one of the most polarizing films of the year for our featured review this episode: Andrew Dominik’s “Blonde”. It’s a fictionalized interpretation of the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, but does it go too far? And will the woke mob be coming for us, and/or cumming with us? Let’s just say Matt and Travis don’t see eye to eye on this one. 0:00 – Introductions 05:12 – “Blonde” Review 52:44 – What We’ve Been Watching Music Intro: Heart of Glass - Blondie Outro: Cujo Kiddies - Disq

We're back! Travis has returned from his honeymoon in Europe and Matt has escaped the hellscape that is Florida, and both are safely back in Washington. Time to talk movies. Seeing as how it's been awhile (Staind voice), we decided it would be a good idea to catch up with new releases. Enjoy this roundup episode of the 2022 movies we've seen since you last heard from us. Expect more regularly scheduled content in the feed now that the craziness has passed. Enjoy! 0:00 – Introductions 21:00 – 2022 Round-Up 37:50 – “Barbarian” Discussion (Spoilers) 1:01:45 – 2022 Round-Up Continued Music Intro: I Fall Into Her Arms – Mo Troper Outro: Jimmy Neutron - Enumclaw

Run run run run, run run run awaaaaaaay. The theme for the double feature this week is Psycho Killer, qu’est-ce que c’est (Paris was VERY specific about this). Join us for an in-depth discussion of Lars Von Trier’s “The House That Jack Built” as well as “My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is South Korean thrillers. We will be discussing “I Saw The Devil” and “The Wailing”. Send an email with double feature suggestions, feedback or other topics to cinephilesdigest@gmail.com Original Music provided by Kurt Moren dreamsofsilentmemories.com/

We’ve got two featured reviews this episode! Haven’t had one of these in awhile. This episode is just the dynamic duo of Matt and Travis. There have only been a few of these in the whole 5+ year history of the show, and these are always HUGE. We hope you enjoy our deep-dive reviews of Jordan Peele’s “Nope” and the latest installment in the Predator franchise, “Prey”. Heads up, the podcast feed will be quiet for the next month or so. Matt is moving back to Washington state, and Travis will be spending two weeks in Europe for his honeymoon! Thank you so much to the listeners, and we appreciate your patience. We will get back on a regular schedule in Q4 2022. Calendar, not fiscal. Fuck capitalism, eat the rich. 0:00 – Introductions 20:29 – “Prey” Review (Spoiler-Free) 39:05 – “Nope” Review (Spoilers) 1:28:00 – What We’ve Been Watching Music Intro: REBOUND! - JPEGMAFIA Outro: Blood for the Blood God – Ben Quad

Welcome! The double feature this episode is a pair of foreign contemporary zombie films, and let me tell ya, they have VERY different approaches. Join us for an in-depth discussion of Japan’s “One Cut of the Dead” and Taiwan’s “The Sadness”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is psycho killer! We will be discussing “The House That Jack Built and “My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To”. Send an email with double feature suggestions, feedback or other topics to cinephilesdigest@gmail.com Original Music provided by Kurt Moren dreamsofsilentmemories.com/

We’ve got something a little different for y’all this time around. In place of our normal review format, we decided to start a new, hopefully recurring feature. Now those familiar with the podcast know that we love drafts around here. So much so that we have created an official league for the events, henceforth known as the Digest Film League. Special guest Paris joins hosts Matt and Travis for the inaugural draft, which covers the film year of 2016! Diehards will remember our very first episode ever was a Top 10 of that very year. Full credit to the podcast Screen Drafts for the inspiration for the feature. Hope you enjoy! EDITOR’S NOTE: You will hear us state at the start of the episode that the featured review is David Cronenberg’s “Crimes of the Future”. As you’ll find out, the draft took WAY longer than anticipated so by the end we decide to axe the review altogether. Sorry! 0:00 – Introductions 25:37 – DFL Top 10 of 2016 Draft Music Intro: Bobby – Camp Trash Outro: Famously Alive – Guerilla Toss

Travis’s turn this time around, and we’re having a Polanski-palooza (barf emoji). Yes, we will be discussing two early major works from controversial filmmaker and child rapist on the lam, Roman Polanski. The double feature this week is “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Repulsion”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, next time out we’re going to be watching two contemporary zombie flicks. We will be discussing “The Sadness” and “One Cut of the Dead”, both available to stream on Shudder. Send an email with double feature suggestions, feedback or other topics to cinephilesdigest@gmail.com Original Music provided by Kurt Moren dreamsofsilentmemories.com/

We got a couple mind-benders on the agenda for this episode. Join us for a discussion of two psychological thrillers that blur the lines between reality and fiction, often to horrifying effect. The double feature this week is “Black Swan” and “Perfect Blue”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, it is Travis’s turn to pick and he has once again gone with a Director double feature. We will be discussing two early films from filmmaker (and child rapist) Roman Polanski, “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Repulsion”. Send an email with double feature suggestions, feedback or other topics to cinephilesdigest@gmail.com Original Music provided by Kurt Moren dreamsofsilentmemories.com/