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Each episode hosts Chelsea and Elsha come together to grade the movie of the week, giving it a score in story, character, visuals, editing, and impact. Send us an email at cinegradepodcast@gmail.com if you have any movie suggestions or business inquiries.

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    • Feb 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Thelma & Louise

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 112:11


    We are finally back again this week with a feminist classic, Thelma & Louise. Join us as we talk all about female representation on screen, sympathetic protagonists, and what we would do if our best friend got caught up in some trouble with law. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Pride & Prejudice (2005)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 123:47


    This week is for the Austen girlies as we tackle Chelsea's latest obsession, Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice. Join us as we talk all about 19th century customs, the practice of adapting a classic novel to film, and the beauty that is Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 84:31


    This week we kick off the new year by talking about one of our personal favourite films of 2022, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Join us as we discuss the difficulty of portraying and writing a meta-narrative, the scenes that made us laugh out loud, and of course, how much we love Pedro Pascal. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter:@cinegrade

    Christmas Trivia Minisode 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 36:19


    Merry Christmas! The holiday season is among us and we celebrate with our annual Christmas Trivia Minisode! Join us as we play trivia games, talk about our favourite holiday movies, and give Elsha the gift of trying egg nog for the first time. Trivia games inspired by @tylercwhitmore and @pulpkitchenpodcast on TikTok. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 84:50


    We are back with our second holiday movie of the season, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Join us as we talk all about the mechanics of a village living on a snowflake, the chaos of Jim Carrey's performance, and the true meaning of Christmas. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter:@cinegrade

    Arthur Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 98:37


    This week we tackle our first Christmas movie of the season and one of Chelsea's favourites, Arthur Christmas. Join us as we talk about the unique portrayal of Santa the film provides, Christmas traditions, and how much Chelsea absolutely loves how wholesome the film is. Hosted and edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors. Instagram @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter @cinegrade

    The Phantom of the Opera

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 114:52


    We take a journey back into the musical genre as we review Joel Schumacher's, The Phantom of the Opera. Join us as we talk all about Andrew Lloyd Webber, the toxicity of the phantom as a male role model, and the transition from stage to screen for many classic Broadway musicals. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Minisode: Elsha Being Shook at Breaking Dawn Pt 1's Rotten Tomatoes Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 2:37


    Twenty five percent? Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Theme Music by TM_Colors.

    Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 110:17


    We are back with the penultimate installment of our Twilight series, Breaking Dawn Part 1! Join us as we talk all about the way this film combats the PG-13 rating it needed, the spiciness of the honeymoon scenes, and the absolute surprise at the 25% Rotten Tomatoes score it has. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    The Hunger Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 110:42


    We are back this week with our first dystopian film based on a YA novel, The Hunger Games. Join us as we talk all about the young adult novel movie adaptation genre, Jennifer Lawrence's rise to fame, and the wildness of the love of the games. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Inside Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 130:27


    This week we tackle one of our favourite Pixar films, Inside Out! Join us as we talk all about Pete Doctor as a director, the beauty of the animation style, and the amazing writing that made one of the deepest films to come out of the Pixar library. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    A Nightmare on Elm Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 100:38


    Happy Halloween! We wrap up spooky season this week with our special review of Wes Craven's classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Join us as we talk about the phenomenon of the Final Girl, the many things that went wrong in this low budget film, and the story of how New Line Cinema became known as the House that Freddy Built. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    The Silence of the Lambs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 109:19


    We enter into week 2 of spooky season with a chaotic review of The Silence of the Lambs. Join us as we talk all about the crime thriller genre, Jonathon Demme's strange shot style, and the odd likableness of one Hannibal Lecter. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Get Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 105:43


    We start off spooky season this week with a modern day classic in the horror genre, Get Out. We talk all about Jordan Peele's transition from comedy-actor to horror-director, the psychological horror film as a genre, and the many themes and symbols present in the film. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Minisode: Sequels & Remakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 113:07


    We are very excited to tackle a topic we here at CineGrade have been dying to do since the beginning of the podcast. Join us as we talk all about the phenomenon of sequels and remakes in the film industry; why sequels/remakes are made, why they often fail, and why some manage to surprise you. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 111:58


    We're back to the 80's this week as we look at one of Spielberg's classics, E.T.! Join us as we talk all about adopting aliens, Spielberg and his fondness for childhood, and the aesthetics of a puppet who stole people's hearts despite his odd design.  Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    A League of Their Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 93:38


    Grab a hot dog and some peanuts because this week we review A League of Their own and delve into two fascinating movie genres: Feminist cinema and baseball movies. Join us as we talk all about our favorite sports, the bond between sisters, and the phenomenon of baseball in 90s cinema. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cine.grade

    School of Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 93:35


    Class is in session this week as we talk about one of the greatest rock and roll/teacher movies to ever grace the screen. Join us as we talk all about Jack Black, teacher/student movies, and one of the two films that Chelsea considers purely "wholesome." Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Mamma Mia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 84:24


    We're back kicking off the fourth season this week with one of our favourite jukebox musicals, Mamma Mia! Join us as we talk all about ABBA, the stage musical, and the stacked cast they got for this film. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Season 3 Bloopers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 10:43


    The bloops are back as we take a listen to some of our favourite outtakes from Season 3! Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Season Three Report Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 27:13


    We wrap up the third season of CineGrade with our Season Three Report Card where we go over the episodes we did, give out awards and do a recap on the highest and lowest scores. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Spider-Man: Homecoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 113:29


    This week we tackle one of our favourites from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man Homecoming. We talk all about Tom Hollands rise to stardom, the coming of age feel of teen movies, and our opinions on the trilogy and it's supposed trajectory post No Way Home. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    West Side Story (2021) (w/ Rebecca Kabesh)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 144:46


    We welcome our friend and actor Rebecca Kabesh as our guest this week as we take a look at Steven Spielberg's first big musical, West Side Story. We talk all about movie musical adaptations, the potential story problems evident since the time of Shakespeare, and (briefly) beautiful puddle shots. Find Rebecca on Instagram! @b.k.makes Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter:@cinegrade

    The Lion King (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 98:35


    This week we take it back to the Renaissance age of Disney where we take a look at the massive 1994 hit, The Lion King. We talk all about animal metaphors in movies, the way the film defied expectations, and the legacy it left behind. Hosted by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Coda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 87:41


    We are back again this week as we talk all about 2022's Best Picture winner, Coda. Join us as we talk about Oscar movies, deaf representation in film, and coming of age flicks. Hosted by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Minisode: Toxic Masculinity in Film Bro Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 54:38


    In this special minisode, we discuss the effect of toxic masculinity on Film Bro movies. With special guest stars Kaitlin Green and Nicole Watson, we talk all about how some men misinterpret critiques of toxic masculinity, the way society is affected by toxic masculinity, and how we can work to change the way men and masculinity are represented on screen. Sources: -Michelle Ollodort, Robyn. Fighting hacking and stalking: toxic masculinity and the revolutionary anti-hero. San Francisco State University, 2017. -Angga Ferdian. "Toxic Masculinity represented by Patrick Bateman in Mary Harron's American Psycho". Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University, Semarang. 2018 -Mansi Bhalerao. "Female Rage Through Male Gaze: A Feminist Critique Of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill". Feminism in India. 2021 -James Craine and Stuart C. Aitken. "Street fighting: Placing the crisis of masculinity in David Fincher's 'Fight Club'." 2004. -Alexander, David. "Toxic Avengers: What Scorsese And Tarantino's New Films Say About Male Violence". The Guardian, 2022. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Special Guest stars Kaitlin Green and Nicole Watson. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Find Nicole and Kaitlin on instagram @nicole.cw and @itskadyg Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    The Incredibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 107:24


    We are back with another Pixar film this week as we tackle Brad Bird's superhero masterpiece, The Incredibles. Join us as we talk about great screenwriting, the master musician that is Michael Giacchino, and the way that the film changed the direction of Pixar for the better. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Twilight: Eclipse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 75:56


    We continue with the third instalment of our Twilight series this week as we tackle the dark and mysterious, Twilight: Eclipse. Join us as we talk all about vampires, Bella's attempt at seducing them, and one of the worst characters in cinematic history: Jacob Black. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    When Harry Met Sally

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 71:49


    We are back this week just in time for Valentine's Day as we tackle one of the greatest Rom-Coms of all time, When Harry Met Sally. Join us as we talk all about the history of rom coms, Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron's conversations about dating, and the question that has haunted the dating world since the dawn of time: Can men and women be just friends? Hosted and edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    It's a Wonderful Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 90:45


    We celebrate Christmas this week with one of the most classic Christmas flicks there is, It's a Wonderful Life. Join us as we talk about Frank Capra, reflection films, and the captivating presence of James Stewart. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Minisode: Discussing Queer Story Telling In Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 22:51


    In a special episode recorded for a final term project, Elsha and Mackenna discuss LGBTQ+ films, and who should be telling them. Sources: Snarker, Dorothy. “Bury Your Gays: Why 'the 100,' 'Walking Dead' Deaths Are Problematic (Guest Column).” The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr 2016, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bury-your-gays-why-100-877176/amp/fbclid=IwAR1FnPjwDL1RJ2VVBAYFgF6iWoUVb5OKYPhiMcdsMjeVU_gCQ1wCrkYb9SU. Lumen, Tori. "LGBTQ+ Films And Filmmakers That Are Making History". The Beat: A Blog By Premiumbeat, 26 Jun 2021, https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/lgbtq-films-and-filmmakers-that-are-making-history/?fbclid=IwAR0XzqPp4kidn-A21n98iKT0_S-EsQs5iObYUR-ra0PxibL-tiB7MCtCHUE. Monteil, Abby. "A History Of LGBTQ+ Representation In Film". Stacker, 14 Oct 2021, https://stacker.com/stories/4331/history-lgbtq-representation-film. Noriega, Chon. “‘Something's Missing Here!': Homosexuality and Film Reviews during the Production Code Era, 1934–1962.” JCMS: Journal of Cinema and Media Studies 1000, no. 1 (2018): 20–41. https://doi.org/10.1353/cj.2018.0089. Bridges, Elizabeth. “A Genealogy of Queerbaiting: Legal Codes, Production Codes, ‘Bury Your Gays' and ‘the 100 Mess.'” The Journal of Fandom Studies 6, no. 2 (2018): 115–32. https://doi.org/10.1386/jfs.6.2.115_1. Haynes, Todd. Carol, United States: The Weinstein Company, 2015. Hooper, Tom. The Danish Girl, United States: Working Titles Films, 2015. Kim, Koeun. “Queer-Coded Villains (And Why You Should Care).” DIALOGUES@RU, 2017. Jenkins, Barry. Moonlight, United States: Focus Features, 2018. Lee, Ang. Brokeback Mountain, United States: River Road Entertainment, 2005.

    Elf

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 99:23


    This week we continue the Christmas countdown with the highly beloved 2003 film, Elf. Join us as we talk all about Will Ferrell and his start in movies, the nature of goofy comedies, and our thoughts on how the films story could be improved.  Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.  Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    The Polar Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 104:40


    We start Christmas early this year as we talk about one of Chelsea's favourite (and one of Elsha's least favourite) holiday film, The Polar Express. Join us as we talk all about uncanny valley animation, the eeriness of a winter's night, and the versatility of Tom Hanks. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    The Devil Wears Prada

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 92:03


    This week we go into the films of the early aughts as we break down the feminist icon film, The Devil Wears Prada. Join us as we talk about feminist movies, the fashion industry, and the essence of Meryl Streep. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Ranking: Pixar Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 98:55


    This week we talk all about our favourite Pixar movies. Join us as we rank the current 24 films in the Pixar canon. Can you guess our number ones? Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Psycho

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 79:04


    Happy Halloween Everyone! This week we break down one of the most important Horror/Thrillers to ever be made, Psycho. Join us as we talk all about thriller films, twist endings, and the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 76:53


    This week we go into the world of Cult movies as we talk about one of the most famous of all times, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We talk all about weird movies, favourite musical moments, and the way this film affected society at large. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Fight Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 87:15


    We kick off Season 3 with a look at one of the most popular film bro movies out there, Fight Club. This week we talk all about the phenomenon that is the Film Bro movie, David Fincher and his directing style, and the effect the film had on men in society. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Season 2 Bloopers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 10:48


    The bloops are finally here as we listen to some of the things that didn't quite make the cut into any of the episodes from Season 2. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies

    Season Two Report Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 38:20


    We wrap up Season Two with our Report Card, the special episode where we go through the films we reviewed this season and give out special awards to those that were top scoring. We talk all about the changes made in season two as well as plans for the future and our favourite moments. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance by Free Music Warehouse. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies

    Frozen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 119:43


    We wrap up Season 2 this week with our much awaited review of 2013's mega hit, Frozen. We talk all about the comparison of Frozen to Tangled, the effect the film had on pop culture, and how we feel about Elsa and her character development. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies

    Iron Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 79:33


    We take it to the beginnings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe this week as we talk about Jon Favreau's hit superhero film, Iron Man. We talk all about Marvel movies in terms of "cinema", as well as the comeback of Robert Downey Jr. and what this film meant for superhero movies. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies

    Beauty and the Beast (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 108:13


    This week we're talking all about the Disney Renaissance as we tackle the classic princess film, Beauty and the Beast. We talk all about the different eras of Disney, our many questions about the curse set on the castle, and the importance of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken in the Disney canon. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.  Additional songs in the episode include Home, performed by Susan Egan and Written by Alan Menken with Lyrics by Tim Rice & Poor Unfortunate Souls performed by the Jonas Brothers and Written by Alan Menken with Lyrics by Howard Ashman. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies 

    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 111:39


    We take it back to another Spielberg film this week as we talk about 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. We talk all about the film and it's production problems, as well as Indiana Jones as an iconic character and Spielberg as a director. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies

    High School Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 91:14


    We revisit our childhood this week as we talk about everyones favourite DCOM, High School Musical. We talk all about the nature of musicals, the validity of the high school experience depicted in movies, and what life was like in the mid 2000's. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies

    Ranking: Marvel Cinematic Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 78:27


    This week we're back with another (medium)sode as we break down and rank our favourite films in the MCU from Iron Man to Spiderman: Far From Home. Time Stamps For Rankings : 22: 00:05:03 21: 00:08:07 20: 00:10:58 19: 00:14:42 18: 00:16:47 17: 00:21:17 16: 00:25:04 15: 00:27:21 14: 00:27:42 13: 00:27:52 12: 00:31:30 11: 00:32:50 10: 00:33:08 9: 00:37:57 8: 00:40:56 7: 00:48:34 6: 00:50:02 5: 00:52:41 4: 01:00:18 3: 01:00:37 2: 01:06:03 1: 01:08:53 Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies

    Jaws (w/ Kaitlin Green)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 127:50


    We are joined this week by our good friend and fellow film lover, Kaitlin Green. We talk all about the classic 1975 Spielberg film, Jaws, as well as the many production issues it went through, the impact it had on society, and the way it changed how people viewed sharks forever. Find Kaitlin on Instagram and TikTok @itskadyg or on Letterboxd @Kaitling1 Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Toy Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 98:43


    We head back to the beginnings of Pixar this week as we talk about the classic animated 1995 film, Toy Story. We talk all things 3D animation, as well as the history of Pixar and the validity of the Toy Story universe. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Little Women (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 110:08


    We review a CineGrade favourite this week as we talk about Greta Gerwig's 2019 masterpiece, Little Women. We hit on topics such as feminism in movies, the way women are written and how we feel this version of the film is different from others, as well as the beauty of a well written script. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

    Dirty Dancing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 108:34


    We have the time our lives this week as we touch on the female favourite film, Dirty Dancing. We talk all about the beauty of Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey's iconic outfits, and the beauty of 80's dancing films. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies

    Juno

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 106:59


    This week we take it back to the 2000's where we discuss Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody's Juno. We discuss writing slang dialogue, indie music, and the importance of being a good parent. Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @_chelseamitchell_ @elshakerr @mackennadavies Twitter: @cinegrade

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