Cinematic Pulse Podcast

Ever wonder where Cruella came from? How she wound up so...well, cruel? Director Craig Gillespie and his team of writers did a surprisingly excellent job fleshing out one of Disney's classic villains, and an even better job of painting her origin in the cutthroat setting of London's West End fashion scene in the mid-seventies. Listen in as Audrey and Sharee discuss the thoroughly complex plot and throw in just a dash of armchair psychology.

Jon M. Chu's film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked -- Audrey and Sharee have EVERYTHING to say about the movie that broke records as the highest-grossing musical adaptation EVER. Seen it and NEED to nerd out? Not sure whether or not to spend the money? Heard it was terrible and confused as to why we're obsessed? This is the podcast for you.

Cinematic Pulse gives a laughter-filled episode on Disney's 1993 cult classic Hocus Pocus.

This has been a bucket list episode since the inception of Cinematic Pulse Podcast. Sharee and Audrey finally tackle the sci-fi blockbuster (and the book that inspired it).

In a bit of a mixup, Audrey and Sharee got overly excited for the Halloween season, and chose to bring you an episode on Kikis Delivery Service this week instead! (Don't worry, their episode on The Martian will still be airing next week!) The duo discusses how the classic 1989 Studio Ghibli film is representative of Japanese culture, the differing plot structure, and of course goes down a bit of a rabbit hole about the magical cat Jiji.Kiki's Delivery Service is available to stream in both the Japanese and English dub on (HBO)Max.

Following up on our mini-review from last year, Cinematic Pulse has an in-depth talk about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, a sequel to the groundbreaking Sony picture, Into the Spider-Verse. We discuss some of the themes of young-adulthood and the intention behind the film's beautiful artistry. Across the Spider-Verse is currently streaming on Netflix and available for purchase or rent on Amazon Prime.

In a new sub-series, Sharee and Audrey do an episode of “CONVINCE ME” — a segment where one host has seen a movie and is trying to convince the other to watch it. The episode this week is on an indie film written and produced by Audrey's former classmates, Disciples in the Moonlight — a dystopian Christian film centered around a not-too-distant future. The movie is currently available for digital purchase on Google TV, Xbox, Apple TV, Amazon, and Fandango/Vudu. Free streaming date to be announced later this year.

Why do movies flop? Why do GOOD movies flop? Sharee and Audrey tackle this 2007 animated film that was way ahead of his time in its format and went up against the likes of Pixar's Ratatouille for Best Animated Feature. Tune in to find out all the things you didn't know you needed to know about this movie.

For this Race Day and Memorial Day weekend, Cinematic Pulse is talking about the 2006 animated masterpiece, Disney's Cars. Showcasing the surprising vocal talents of Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy, this movie is the kind that teaches important lessons like humility, friendship, and respect.

In honor of Mother's Day last weekend, Cinematic Pulse discusses one of Mama Jackson's favorite movies - the 2005 film adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. This is a movie Sharee can watch over and over again, but Audrey is a die-hard 1995 TV-miniseries fan. Can they meet in the middle on their appreciation for this movie?

Based on the novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, Cinematic Pulse's movie this week was picked by one of their subscribers. Listen in as Sharee and Audrey discuss some of the film's themes, the past/present narrative format, and the relatability of this 1991 classic.

In honor of Audrey's late grandmother, the Cinematic Pulse duo discuss her favorite movie — the 1965 Julie Andrews classic, The Sound of Music.

A warning for our listeners: While this episode does not contain any directly explicit content, it does discuss very difficult themes and events, including grooming and sexual exploitation of minors. Listener discretion is advised.Sharee and Audrey discuss the gut-wrenching HBO docuseries that exposed the appalling atmosphere and actions behind the glory days of Nickelodeon Studios.

In celebration of the upcoming solar eclipse, Cinematic Pulse FINALLY does their most-requested episode EVER. Audrey and Sharee finally dive into the film adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's genre-defining novel, Twilight. As a filmmaker, Sharee LOVES this movie; as a writer, Audrey DOES NOT. Tune in for this perfect yin-yang of an episode as the duo gives their fans what they want at long last.

For Women's History Month, Sharee and Audrey thought they would tackle one of fiction's great heroine's — Katniss Everdeen. Listen in as they discuss the star-studded cast, the heart-wrenching themes of this movie, and how it feels to fight for what you love.

For Women's History month, Sharee and Audrey are taking a closer look at Greta Gerwig's cerebral comedy Barbie. Full of intelligent satire and commentary on what it means to just be human, Cinematic Pulse attempts to unpack a film which, in their opinion, was criminally under-awarded.

Based on Isaac Marion's novel of the same name, Warm Bodies is a romance-comedy-action mashup that tells the story of Romeo and Juliet set in a zombie apocalypse. Listen as Sharee and Audrey break down the movie's themes in this belated Valentine's Day episode.

With Sharee off this week, Audrey is on solo to discuss the first season of the much-anticipated Disney+ series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” She discusses target audience, production value and casting, and (of course) how this series compares to the best-selling book series by Rick Riordan.

Get Out made Jordan Peele the very first black American writer, producer, and director to make over $100 million in a film debut. In honor of Black History Month, Sharee and Audrey dive in to the breakout thriller and cultural sensation and Oscar award-winner for “Best Original Screenplay.”

Cinematic Pulse finally tackles Studio Ghibli! Tune in for a discussion on the 2004 film Howl's Moving Castle and why Sharee loves this animation style so much!

Join Audrey and Sharee as they take a look back on Cinematic Pulse over the course of 2023. What has changed? What have they learned? What were their favorite episodes, and what are they looking forward to doing in 2024?

Based on the prequel novel by Suzanne Collins, the origin story of Coriolanus Snow is brought to life and shows us the early days of how the Hunger Games came to be. In a solo review, Audrey breaks down how the movie compares to the book and how this movie breaks down as what is ultimately a villain origin story.

Merry Christmas, pulse fans! This episode discusses a heart-warming Christmas classic that was far ahead of its time for 2004. The first movie to be shot entirely in motion-capture, The Polar Express is unsettling for some and a staple for others. Snuggle in for a warm winter's podcast, and we hope you all have a very Merry Christmas from Cinematic Pulse!

A three-generation Christmas classic, Audrey and Sharee dip their toes into a study in the history of film — discussing differences in writing, filming, and runtime. They also float how this movie could be done in 2023 but also discuss why this movie, over many of its contemporaries, has endured for nigh one hundred years.

As Chris Columbus's Home Alone gets popular again this inflation-plagued holiday season, Cinematic Pulse breaks it down and talks about all the things that made them notice this movie was DEFINITELY made in 1990 along with all of their signature hilarious ramblings.

And so begins the Christmas season at Cinematic Pulse! Our first episode is on BBC's Sherlock's holiday episode The Abominable Bride. A classical twist on the modern Sherlock show, listen in as Audrey and Sharee have lots of fun breaking it down.

Happy Thanksgiving, pulse fans! No movie this week, just listen in as Sharee and Audrey discuss some of their favorite holiday traditions, things they're excited to cook and eat, and what Christmas movies they are looking forward to watching.

In recognition of the Mexican holiday “Dia de los Muertos,” Sharee and Audrey talk about Disney/Pixar's smash hit Coco, which surpassed even Avengers as the top box office movie in Mexico.

Surprise! NO movie this week! This week's episode is purely a themed hangout from Audrey and Sharee. Get to know your hosts and little bit better and find out what their spooky season pastimes are (maybe even Audrey's homemade butterbeer recipe)!

More spooky season content for you! M. Night Shyamalan's original thriller — The Village. One of the most iconic twist ending's and Bryce Dallas Howard's breakout role, Audrey and Sharee discuss everything you have ever thought about while watching this movie and answer all your burning questions.

Audrey and Sharee are back with a not-so-spooky episode this week. There's still plenty of magic in the air as they discuss Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Sharee's favorite Harry Potter film!

Spooky season is officially here, and Sharee has picked quite a doozy for a movie this week! Ari Aster's breakout film Hereditary is a story of a grief stricken family as they try to find normalcy and instead come apart at the seams. A must-add to your Spooktober watchlist!

Because September 19th was both Audrey's birthday AND National Talk like a Pirate Day, Cinematic Pulse takes on Gore Verbinski's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, a story inspired by the Disney World ride.

Maybe you're a longtime Star Wars fan or maybe you're just now interested because Grogu is just so dang cute — but what about Ahsoka? If you want to know if Dave Filoni's new show is worth your time, Audrey pops in solo this week to give you all deets and none of the spoilers.

In preparation for a weekend leading up to an important day in America's history, we figured we'd give our listeners something patriotic. Since some of the more traditional movies are not currently available on streaming services, what better way to spend the weekend than with the ultimate patriot — Captain America.

With little witches and wizards heading off to Hogwarts on September the 1st, Audrey and Sharee celebrate five hundred downloads with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! With this classic and timeless movie talked about a thousand times over, what does Cinematic Pulse plan on contributing to the conversation on this cultural phenomenon?

Brad Pitt. Christoph Waltz. Diane Kruger. Michael Fassbender. Audrey and Sharee take on this star-studded cast in Quentin Tarantino's fictitious World War II macaroni combat movie Inglourious Basterds. What does macaroni combat mean? Why in the world is the title spelled wrong? Tune in to find out!

Cinematic Pulse jumps into the fray of current events and pop culture! This week Audrey and Sharee went to see Barbie. Heard a lot of conflicting opinions on this film's message? This episode delves into what this movie is actually about.

Based on the unpublished play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue, Audrey and Sharee tackle another Academy Award winner for Best Picture — Barry Jenkin's Moonlight. A raw coming-of-age film about a young black boy in Miami struggling with his identity — they discuss themes of culture, music, color, and of what the production style does for this artistic feature film.

The first non-English film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, Audrey and Sharee tackle Bong Joon-ho's South Korean film Parasite. The movie follows an impoverished Korean family who all scheme their way into being employed at the same rich household. Called Hitchcockian for its tense thriller tones, check out Cinematic Pulse's deep dive into this award-winning film.

Cinematic Pulse is back with a splash! Sharee and Audrey tackle Discovery Channel's summer sensation Shark Week and talk about why Audrey likes to watch it every single year. Also featured in this episode are the Bermuda Triangle and…aliens?? If you were waiting for Cinematic Pulse to come back, now is your chance to tune back in!

To celebrate the 25th year of its release, join Audrey and Sharee as they discuss Disney's 1998 animated classic Mulan. They discuss the origins of the film's source material and what it meant for children in the 90s to see a strong female hero.

With both Sharee's and Audrey's fathers being cancer survivors, this coming Father's Day is very important to them. Howard Hawks's 1966 western El Dorado, starring John Wayne, was one that a young Audrey would frequently watch with her father, and despite being panned by critics as an “old man's movie,” it was a box office hit. Listen as Audrey and Sharee discuss how much filmmaking and writing have changed over the last sixty years. DISCLAIMER: This movie contains outdated and offensive scenes. Rather than avoiding them, we feel it is more helpful to acknowledge that they are not appropriate and to move forward. This film was made sixty years ago, and it no longer reflects how we think and behave as a society. Visibility and acknowledgement are more helpful than erasure.

We could not contain ourselves! We went to see the sequel to Into the Spider-Verse this week, and we just HAD to give you a mini-sode of our first impressions. This episode is a sneak-peek only and contains no spoilers regarding the plot of the film. Head to the movies this week so you can nerd out with us!

Adapted from the dark 1831 Renaissance novel, this episode we talk about Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Tune in as we rant continuously, wondering “Where is our live action movie?” and “How is this movie only rated G?”

Tune in for what Sharee has dubbed “the movie of the century.” Thought this was just an animated movie about different versions of Spider-Man? Think again! Listen as Sharee breaks down everything about how much intentional thought went into the creation of this visual smorgasbord and why there are no boundaries on being awesome.

It's been a crazy week here at Cinematic Pulse, so instead of your regularly scheduled episode, we are bringing you BONUS CONTENT! Listen to Audrey and Sharee brainstorm future episode ideas but also talk about food, ghosts, college, and a few musical outbursts. Like this and want more? Make sure to let us know!

It may no longer be Star Wars Day, but we still have plenty to talk about! Less of a fandom episode and more of a traditional Cinematic Pulse episode, listen to us break down the production elements of this surprisingly fun feature film.

May the 4th be with you! Did you know our co-host Audrey is a bit of a Star Wars fan? As a tribute to this enormous fandom, we're bringing you an episode on a bit of an unexpected movie — Solo: A Star Wars Story. Tune in to find out what we thought about the origin story of everyone's favorite nerf-herder!

Did you know you can't read in your dreams? How many “chuggas” do you say before “choo choo?” Listen for part two of our commentary on Inception — with a little bit about casting, a little bit about production, and A LOT of derailments.

Had any good dreams lately? What about some weird ones? Take a listen to this episode on Christopher Nolan's Inception, where we dive into our first impressions, the music, and the very confusing plot.