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    WICKED Review! Is it the greatest movie musical ever made?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 80:53


    The time has finally arrived for us to talk about Wicked! In this super sized episode, Liz, Michael & a very special guest, Brian discuss the film at length including the casting of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the translation from stage to screen and the question everyone seems to be asking: is this the greatest movie musical ever made? All that and more in one of our most anticipated reviews of the year with WICKED - PART ONE! Let us know your thoughts on the season in the comments below! Please give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! Join the wave! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com #wicked #wickedthemusical #wickedmusical #arianagrande #cynthiaerivo #musical #podcast #universal #wizardofoz #elphaba #glinda #idinamenzel #kristinchenoweth #moviereview #review

    TRANSFORMERS ONE Spoiler Review & Discussion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 31:52


    Transformers has had a very interesting history on screen thus far, especially in live-action with Michael Bay's takes on the robotic franchise, however, Transformers One aims to breathe new life into the Paramount/Hasbro franchise through the means of animation! Chris Hemsworth ('The Avengers') and Brian Tyree Henry ('Atlanta') star as Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively in this origin, "buddy cop" film before its revealed that there's more than meets the eye. Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jon Hamm & Laurence Fishburne also star in the film broken down in SPOILER detail from both Darian & Mark. Enjoy our review of TRANSFORMERS ONE! Comment your thoughts on the movie below! We'd love to have a conversation with you guys down below about your thoughts and if you can, please give this video a like and if you love film/tv coverage, be sure to subscribe as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com Check out Mark's Star Wars podcast as well by following him on IG: @star_wars_markofbalance #transformers #transformersone #moviereview #review #podcast

    THE PERFECT COUPLE REVIEW + DISCUSSION! | Netflix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 37:02


    The Perfect Couple has been the biggest show streaming on Netflix for weeks now and Liz (off the heels of her bachelorette trip!) and Darian come together to review what Susanne Bier calls, "Very Elegant Popcorn." The mystery drama series is based on Elin Hilderbrand's book of the same name and stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Meaghann Fahy, Jack Reynor & Sam Nivola. THE PERFECT COUPLE follows Amelia (Hewson) who is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket until a shocking death derails the wedding—and turns everyone into a suspect. Let us know what you thought of the series! Were you on the positive side of crowd reaction or do you think this show was disappointing despite the buzz? Also, please give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    We Recap the 2024 EMMY Awards! SHOGUN & HACKS are Big Winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 26:08


    Time for our Emmy Awards Recap! The Awards brought many deserved winners and also some shocking surprises on the biggest night of television as well. Darian & Liz host this episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast here on the Culture Wave Media Network discussing their pros and cons of this year's second ceremony following the postponed January showcase. Highlights include historic wins for FX's Shogun, The Bear being labeled as a comedy, Hacks surprising many and Baby Reindeer being the underdog that came out on top. Let us know what you thought of the awards! Were you satisfied with the winners or were you rooting for someone else? Please give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    We Predict the EMMY AWARD WINNERS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 39:35


    Television continues to command the attention of many eyeballs through streaming and the pure mass amount of shows there are nowadays. This Sunday, September 15, the 76th Annual Emmy Awards will air hosted by Father-Son duo, Eugene and Dan Levy, best known for starring in the award-winning Schitt's Creek. A number of series and performers are nominated for series such as Shogun, Baby Reindeer, The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, Fallout, The Crown, Abbott Elementary, The Morning Show, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and many, many more! Darian & Zach go through all the major awards and also highlight the historic run that FX's Shogun is already on ahead of the big ceremony. Get ready and be sure to put YOUR predictions and favorites in the comments below as we highlight and make our predictions for this year's Emmy Awards! #television #tv #predictions #emmys2024 Let us know your favorite shows and predictions for the awards, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE REVIEW & DISCUSSION!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 45:29


    THE JUICE IS LOOSE! Beetlejuice 2 (better known by its actual title BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE) is the long-awaited sequel to the 1988 horror comedy classic starring Michael Keaton as the ghost with the most. Keaton returns for this follow-up, alongside other returning stars Winona Ryder & Catherine O'Hara as Wednesday star, Jenna Ortega joins the cast as well! Many are skeptical whether this film can be the worthy follow up to a Halloween classic! Well, strap in as Darian, Vinny and guest host, Rachel Ciani head to the table to give their non-spoiler and spoiler thoughts on BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE! #beetlejuice #beetlejuice2 #review #movies Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the movie, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    We Covered another Indie Film Festival in NJ!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 43:56


    Darian, Liz & Vinny sit down to discuss their coverage of the INDIE STREET FILM FESTIVAL in Red Bank, NJ! Tons of interesting independent narrative features, documentaries and short films were on display throughout a week in New Jersey that we got to check out including the following: HAPPY CLOTHES: A FILM ABOUT PATRICIA FIELD; Directed by Michael SelditchETERNAL YOU; Directed by Hans Block & Moritz Riesewieck SONGS FROM THE HOLE; Directed by Contessa Gayles (NJ native!) PUPPY LOVE; Written by Daniel Rashid & Elizabeth Valenti (NJ native!), Directed by Daniel Rashid GUACAMOLE YESTERDAYS; Written by Hudson Phillips, Directed by Jordan Noel BOOGER; Written and Directed by Mary Dautermanas well as the NJ Shorts Program & Documentary Shorts program We plan on posting more of our coverage from the festival throughout the next few weeks, as well as interviews with some of the talent from the films listed above! Be sure to give these films a follow on their Instagram accounts, as well as checking our their official websites listed below: @songsfromthehole; https://www.songsfromthehole.com/ @guacamoleyesterdays https://www.marydauterman.com/booger @indiestfilmfest; https://www.indiestreetfilmfestival.org/ SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    Should We Be Worried about the Future of Star Wars?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 30:40


    Coming off The Acolyte and the announcements from D23, Darian and Mark try to answer the loaded question: Should we be worried about the Future of Star Wars? Currently we have Disney+ series, Skeleton Crew to look ahead to as well as the second season of Andor and the next theatrical release for the franchise, The Mandalorian & Grogu. Regardless of what YOU may think, we'll be covering all of these shows and movies in the future but for now, join us as we speculate on the future of the galaxy far, far away! #starwars #starwarspodcast #themandalorian #skeletoncrew #andor Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com Also, be sure to give Mark a follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

    Marvel's D23 Presentation leaves room for excitement in the MCU!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 29:07


    We've had some time to sit with the D23 announcements from Marvel as Darian & Vinny discuss all there is to come with the MCU and Marvel Animation in the next couple of years. The biggest event of the year for Disney fans gave us glimpses at Disney+ series such as Agatha: All Along, Ironheart, Daredevil: Born Again, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and more. While also giving a look at upcoming theatrical releases such as Fantastic Four: First Steps, Thunderbolts* & Captain America: Brave New World. We discuss all of that, plus the future of the MCU at large in this D23 recap!Please enjoy our thoughts on the Marvel presentation at D23 2024! #mcu #marvel #d23 #podcast #marvelcinematicuniverse #marvelstudios Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the future of the MCU, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    IT ENDS WITH US REVIEW & DISCUSSION! Is it better than the novel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 52:44


    In one of our most anticipated conversations of the Summer, the crew covers IT ENDS WITH US, in a SPOILER Review and Discussion led on the table by Darian, Liz & Ella. It Ends with Us is based on the mega popular romance novel of the same name that was written by Colleen Hoover in 2016. Fast forward to 2019 and the book's rights are purchased by director and one of the stars of the film, Justin Baldoni (Five Feet Apart, Jane the Virgin), who plays Ryle Kincaid. Blake Lively (Gossip Girl, The Town) was later cast as the bubbly and entrepreneurial Lily Bloom and Brandon Sklenar (1923) who plays Atlas Corrigan. Our crew discusses the adaptation from book to film, the differences in the literary work in comparison to the on-screen version, tonal misfires and all the behind-the-scenes drama that this movie is in the news for currently. They dive into all of this AND MORE, in this Spoiler Review & Discussion of It Ends with Us! Please enjoy! #itendswithus #moviereview #itendswithusmovie #movies Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the film, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    TRAP is one of the weirdest watches of the year.. | Review + Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 32:18


    M. Night Shyamalan has been one of the more fascinating auteurs in cinematic history. Making his mark with the incredible debut film, The Sixth Sense, the rest of his career has been hit or miss. Shyamalan's latest film, is yet another one that will divide audiences. TRAP stars Josh Hartnett (Oppenheimer, Pearl Harbor) as a father who takes his teen daughter to a pop concert only to realize they've entered the center of a dark and sinister event. The mysterious thriller is not for everyone and Darian and Vinny have their thoughts on their review for the film! Please enjoy the full movie review of TRAP! #trap #trapmovie #mnightshyamalan #moviereview Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the film, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGON's Season 2 Finale was incredibly disappointing. | Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 57:21


    This is it...the SEASON 2 FINALE of HBO's House of the Dragon released and unfortunately, it was a massive disappointment. Our entire Dragons crew: Darian, Vinny, Liz & Mark discuss the finale in its full extent including: - The lack of action for a Finale - Aemond attempting to force Halaena to ride - Aegon & Larys joining forces and riding off together - Daemon finally bends the knee plus much more! Let us know your thoughts as well in the comment section below and please enjoy our Season 2 Finale Review + Discussion of HBO's House of the Dragon! #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #podcast #review Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: ​ @CultureWaveMediaBe sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com Also, you can listen to us at 7 PM EST/4 PM PST over at https://www.radiogardenstate.com/

    RDJ as Doctor Doom?! How did Marvel do at SDCC + Our Thoughts on the future of The Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 58:20


    We're less than two weeks removed from Robert Downey Jr. being announced to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as DOCTOR DOOM! The massive announcement was the cap to Marvel Studios' panel at San Diego Comic-Con which also had A TON of other announcements/questions/theories including all of which we cover: - Will RDJ play a Tony Stark variant or Victor Von Doom? - Can The Russo brothers right the ship in the Multiverse Saga with Avengers: Doomsday & Avengers: Secret Wars? - Captain America: Brave New World new trailer with Red Hulk reveal - Anything on Thunderbolts? - The leaked Fantastic 4 footage PLUS we give our thoughts on the future of THE BOYS and their own spinoffs. Get ready as we nerd out and give our thoughts on all the MCU and Boys coverage at this year's SDCC! #marvel #mcu #robertdowneyjr #comiccon #theboys Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the panels, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 Episode 7 Review + Discussion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 51:28


    Mark, Liz & Vinny review Episode 7 of Season 2 of the flagship Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon. As the series winds down, the crew discusses all the set up for the finale including: - Rhaenyra doubles down on her plan to recruit Targaryen bastards to be dragon riders, with fiery results - A new dragon rider enters the fold - Daemon finally holds court with the lords of the Riverlands - Alicent goes for a swim, is she out of the game? Be sure to chime in with YOUR comments as we get ready to head back into this world with our Episode 7 review here on The Cinema Wave Podcast! #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #podcast #review Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: ​ @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    TWISTERS is the biggest surprise of the Summer! | Movie Review & Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 43:04


    Get ready to wrangle some tornadoes as one of our most asked reviews is finally here, that's right: we're covering TWISTERS. Darian, Liz & Zach head to the table to discuss the "sequel/reboot" of 1996's Twister which is directed by Lee Isaac Chung and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, David Corenswet, Brandon Perea & many, many more. In this review, the crew discusses: - The chemistry between Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell - How the film compares to the original with perspectives of those who has seen both movies and one host who never has seen the 1996 thriller - Anthony Ramos and the path to getting him back on the right track as an actor - The massive box-office success this movie is having with a theatrical release We'd love to hear YOUR guys thoughts on Twisters in the comments so please leave your thoughts down below! Please enjoy our review and discussion of Twisters! #twisters #moviereview #moviepodcast #review #glenpowell Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the film, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: ​ @CultureWaveMediaBe sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE REVIEW & DISCUSSION! Is it a Major Win for the MCU?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 68:25


    BUCKLE UP! It's time for one of our most anticipated movies of the year with DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE introducing the Merc with a Mouth to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Darian, Michael & Meaghan break down the film that stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin & Matthew Macfadyen in the multiversal tale that is a true love letter to the FOX universe in Marvel. Within this review & discussion, the crew discusses:- The UNBELIEVABLE cameos - Why Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are on the Mount Rushmore of comic book character portrayals on screen - The larger emphasis this film makes as an incursion for Marvel's Multiverse Saga - Is the opening credits sequence the greatest in cinematic history? We'd love to hear YOUR guys thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine in the comment section so please be sure to spark a conversation to keep our community engaged as we hope you enjoy our full-length review and discussion of Deadpool & Wolverine! #deadpool #wolverine #deadpool3 #review #moviereview Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the film, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: ​ @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    COBRA KAI: Season 6, Part 1 DISCUSSION & REVIEW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 53:15


    Get your Karate gi's out as we head to the Dojo for the very first time here at the Culture Wave Media Network as Darian, Michael & Ella (making her on-screen hosting debut) discuss Season 6 (Part 1) of Netflix's Cobra Kai! Within this episode the crew breaks down specific things they like and dislike about the final season of the karate drama discussing the following: - The element of having three sensei's and the impact that has on Miyagi Fang - Which 6 students will Johnny & Daniel take to the Sakei Takei? - Tory's arc thus far this season and the performance of Peyton List - We ask the question: Is the Cobra Kai "schtick" getting old? Be sure to chime in with YOUR comments as we get ready to head back into the world of Cobra Kai with our Season 6 (Part 1) review and discussion here on The Cinema Wave Podcast! #cobrakai #cobrakaiseason6 #review #netflix #discussion Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: ​ @CultureWaveMediaBe sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2, Episode 6 Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 40:02


    We're winding down to the major moments of HBO's House of the Dragon as Darian, Liz & Vinny return to review Episode 6 of Season 2 of the flagship Game of Thrones spinoff. The crew discusses all the set-up in the installment including:- That intimate moment between Rhaenyra & Mysaria - Daemon's hallucinations continue, do we care? - Aemond begins to intimidate Aegon as he regains consciousness - Alicent and her role on the High Counsel going forward and more! Be sure to chime in with YOUR comments as we get ready to head back into this world with our Episode 6 review here on The Cinema Wave Podcast! #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #podcast #review Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: ​ @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    THE ACOLYTE FINALE Review + Discussion! Did the show stick the landing?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 40:55


    We have FINALLY reached the end of the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte and boy has it been a journey... our Star Wars correspondents Darian & Mark cover the finale as well as the future of Star Wars in this episode highlighting: - Mae & Osha not working as Protagonists - Lee Jung-jae & Manny Jacinto being standouts - The major reveals of two characters in Star Wars lore - Where does Lucasfilm go from here? #theacolyte #starwars #disney #review #podcastBe sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    THE BOYS Season 4 Finale is BONKERS! Our Review + Season 5 Predictions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 36:56


    Apologies for the delay but the crew of Michael, Darian & Vinny ALL return to the table to discuss the INSANE Season 4 Finale for Amazon Prime Video's THE BOYS! Plus, they give their overall scores for the season, predictions for Season 5 and those final moments. Tune in to hear our thoughts on: - Butcher's Fate & The effect it has on Ryan - Starlight discovering that a Shape Shifter stole her man - Homelander's plan to interweave Vought into the political landscape by putting Victoria Neuman on top - The eventual romance of Frenchie & Kimiko PLUS so much more! Please enjoy our review of the Season 4 finale of The Boys! #theboys #theboysseason4 #amazon #review #podcast #television #finale Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers!SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    THE BOYS Season 4, Episodes 6&7 REVIEW + DISCUSSION

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 31:08


    Though the Season 4 Finale released today, we're a bit behind but we hope you enjoy Michael & Vinny's perspective on Episodes 6 AND 7 for Season 4 of Amazon Prime Video's The Boys. In this episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast here at the Culture Wave Media Network, the guys discuss:- Hughie's disgusting interaction with Tek Knight - What's happening with Homelander's relationships with Sister Sage & Firecracker - Ryan's potential change of heart - What will come of Starlight by the end of the season and much, much more! Please enjoy our review of Episodes 6 & 7 of Season 4 of THE BOYS! #theboys #theboysseason4 #amazon #review #podcast #television Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers!SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 5 S2 Review! Aemond has TAKEN OVER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 33:35


    The crew is back once again to discuss House of the Dragon, this time as we recap the fallout of the battle of dragons last week. Aegon is battered, there's a new stand-in for the King for Team Green, as Daemon's hallucinations continue and Rhaenyra & Jace form a new plan moving forward. In this episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast, Liz, Darian & Vinny discuss: - Aegon's current condition and Aemond's role going forward - Alicent and her lack of support in King's Landing - The role that Bastards may have moving forward for Team Black - Daemon's hallucinations continue and will he be stuck in Harrenhal for all of Season 2? and much more! Be sure to chime in with YOUR comments as we get ready to head back into this world with our Episode 5 review here on The Cinema Wave Podcast! #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #podcast #review Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: ​ @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    LONGLEGS is one of the scariest movies of the year! | Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 38:43


    Many have been anticipating NEON's release of Longlegs based on the insane marketing behind this horror film, so we brought Liz & Vinny to the table to discuss one of the hottest movies being talked about right now! In this episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast, the crew discusses: - Longlegs being one of the best films of the year - the lead performances of Maika Monroe & Nicolas Cage - What does this mean for director Osgood Perkins going forward and much, much more! Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts and continue the conversation down below for our full-length review and discussion of LONGLEGS! #longlegs #moviereview #film #podcast #moviediscussion #longlegsreview Please give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: ​⁠ @Culturewavemedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    THE ACOLYTE Episode 7 Review + Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 34:57


    Star Wars: The Acolyte is close to its end and Episode 7 titled "Choice" is unfortunately more of the same in regard to the show's lackluster approach in giving us a show in the High Republic era. For this latest episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast, Mark & Darian discuss: - The decision to make the penultimate episode a full "flashback" - Black smoke monsters? - How can they redeem this show by the end? and much, much more! #theacolyte #starwars #disney #review #podcast Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    KINDS OF KINDNESS REVIEW + DISCUSSION!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 44:29


    For those waiting on our review for this film, get ready for a GREAT conversation as our hosts Liz, Vinny & Zach dive in to Yorgos Lanthimos' latest film, Kinds of Kindness following his massive success from Poor Things. This film is.. not that however, as Kinds of Kindness is sure to be a divisive film for years to come. In this episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast, the crew discusses: - The unique story structure - Yorgos Lanthimos and his relationship on screen with his muse, Emma Stone - Will this film garner as much main stream success as Poor Things? and more! Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts and continue the conversation down below for our full-length review and discussion of KINDS OF KINDNESS! #kindsofkindness #moviereview #film #podcast #moviediscussion Please give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMediaBe sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 2, Episode 4 Review + Discussion! A Dragon War!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 43:31


    HOLY S***! What a spectacular episode to recap this week for HBO's House of the Dragon! In potentially the best episode of the season so far: Darian, Vinny & Mark (making his first appearance for House of the Dragon coverage!!) break down and recap the following from the episode titled, “The Red Dragon and the Gold”: - The battle of dragons and repercussions of may have for both Team Green & Team Black - Larys Strong's hand in all of the chaos ensuing - Daemon's hallucinations continue and much, much more! Be sure to chime in with YOUR comments as we get ready to head back into this world with our Episode 4 review here on The Cinema Wave Podcast! #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #podcast Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: ​⁠ @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    MaXXXine SPOILER Review! How does it stack up to the rest of the 'X' Trilogy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 42:32


    Calling all Horror heads and Scream Queens! The crew here at Culture Wave are here to review the third film in Ti West's 'X' Trilogy with the 1980s set, MaXXXine! The Mia Goth starring film follows X & Pearl as we conclude the unique decades spanning slasher films from A24. In this SPOILER review of the film, Darian, Meaghan & Vinny discuss: - Mia Goth's performances throughout the trilogy - Whether or not the "disappointing" verdict from critics is justified - The homage and attention to detail when it comes to horror films and B movies plus MUCH MORE! Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts and continue the conversation down below for our full-length review and discussion of MaXXXine! #maxxxine #moviereview #movies #moviepodcast #miagoth Please give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    Where does THE ACOLYTE go from here?! Episode 6 Review + Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 40:48


    Darian & Mark return from a fun and festive 4th of July weekend to cover the sixth episode of the series, Star Wars: The Acolyte that has more of the "mystery" uncovered with answers incoming for Qimir & Sol. Within this episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast, the boys cover: - The performance of Manny Jacinto in this episode - We speculate what's at stake for Star Wars after this episode - Was there possible interference in this show to "dumb it down" for viewers? - The inevitable flip of Osha & Mae and more! #theacolyte #starwars #disney #review #podcast Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Season 2 Episode 3 Review + Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 42:14


    We're back here at the Culture Wave Media Network to finally give our thoughts on the third episode of Season 2 of HBO's House of the Dragon! Liz, Vinny & Darian head back to the table to discuss: - That meeting between Alicent Hightower & Rhaenyra Targaryen - Daemon starting to hallucinate?! - The impact the impending war has on the rest of the realm and much more! Be sure to chime in with YOUR comments as we get ready to head back into this world with our Episode 3 review here on The Cinema Wave Podcast! #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #podcast Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    THE BEAR Season 3 SPOILER Review! Can it Live Up to Season 2's Hype?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 71:25


    The ultimate question at the end of Season 3 of The Bear is Yes Chef? or No Chef? America's most popular show over the last year is FX on Hulu's culinary dramedy and our crew of Darian, Liz & Meaghan break down the third season in its entirety but beware because there are SPOILERS AHEAD so if you did not finish the season yet, you should wait to check out our episode. And with this episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast there are so many topics to discuss including: - What is up with Carmy this season? - Do we get the aftermath we desired from Claire and Carmy? - What do we make of Syd's decision making this season? (or lack thereof) - Those standalone episodes for Tina & Sugar - Cameos may have hurt this season and TONS more in this jam packed episode! Please enjoy our SPOILER review of Season 3's THE BEAR! #thebear #yeschef #hulu #review #podcast The Bear is created, written and directed by Christopher Storer. The entire series is available to stream on Hulu and stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colon-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson and Edwin Lee Gibson. Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    THE BOYS goes back to its Roots! Episode 5 SPOILER Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 53:06


    Darian, Vinny & Michael return here on The Cinema Wave Podcast to talk Season 4, Episode 5 of The Boys! There is tons to talk about with this episode including: - Hugh reaction to being given Compound V - Homelander & his son Ryan getting on the same page - Butcher and The Boys coming back together to confront Victoria Neuman - Some 'Gen V' cameos - The return of Stan Edgar and much, much more! Please enjoy our review of Episode 5 of Season 4 of THE BOYS! #theboys #theboysseason4 #amazon #review #podcast Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    HOMELANDER has lost it in Season 4 Episode 4 of THE BOYS! | Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 26:57


    Darian & Vinny are back to talk about that new episode of The Boys! In potentially the best episode of Season 4 thus far, we get some answers to some theories from our crew as well as some speculation of what might come next. In this episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast, you'll hear: - Sister Sage's theory coming to light - Homelander going back to his "home" - Hughie forming a potential bond with A-Train?! - That scene of Butcher.. and much, much more! Please enjoy our review of Episode 4 of Season 4 of THE BOYS! #theboys #theboysseason4 #amazon #review #podcast Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    JUJUTSU KAISEN: SHIBUYA INCIDENT Discussion + Analysis | JJK | Anime | Ep. 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 125:51


    Join Mark and Vinny as they delve into the thrilling Shibuya Incident Arc from one of the most popular anime series currently airing – Jujutsu Kaisen. The arc follows a plot to seal Gojo Satoru, the strongest sorcerer of the modern age, in the Shibuya District of Tokyo on Halloween night. What follows is 18 episodes of non-stop action, and the result is an exceptionally crafted piece of animation that stands out as one of the greatest Shonen battle anime arcs ever produced. Mark and Vinny explore how pacing, direction, storyboarding, character development, and stakes all contribute to making this arc so “Specialz”. #jujutsukaisen #jjk #anime #animation #podcast #animepodcast #cinemawave #culturewave Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema Wave Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    THE ACOLYTE & the State of Star Wars after Episode 4 | Review | Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 37:53


    Darian & Mark return to continue their coverage of The Acolyte, the newest Star Wars series on Disney+, with an unfortunate reality that this show may be getting worse week to week. While the mystery continues to elude its viewers, it's also wearing out them with patience. Some questions our crew attempts to answer within this episode are: - Who is the undercover Sith manipulating events? Is it Qimir, or someone else entirely? - What is up with the choices made in this episode by Mae? - What caused the actions against Kelnacca? Plus: Theories, predictions, and rants galore! Share your thoughts in the comments below! #theacolyte #starwars #disney #review #podcast Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 REVIEW + RECAP | Netflix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 21:54


    Liz is back with more Bridgerton coverage here at the Culture Wave Media Network as she gives her thoughts on the second part of Season 3 of the Netflix series. Here's what NEEDS answering coming off of Part 1 of Season 3: - Penelope's Power Play: Does Whistledown stay anonymous, or will Pen come clean? Can she have both love and influence? - Colin's Choice: Will he forgive Penelope's deception? Or will their happily ever after be a distant dream? - Featherington Fate: What's next for the Featheringtons? Will they rise again, or is their social downfall permanent? - Love Beyond the Lane: Will Francesca find love with John? Are there more romantic surprises in store? Get your teacups ready and sound off in the comments! What are YOUR burning Bridgerton questions? #bridgerton #netflix #review #culturewave Be sure to comment YOUR thoughts on the season so far, give this video a LIKE and please SUBSCRIBE as we're on the road to 500 subscribers! SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    GRIFFIN IN SUMMER is a DELIGHT! | Tribeca | Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 22:22


    Griffin in Summer is our first video podcast review from the Tribeca Film Festival! Darian & Liz discuss the coming-of-age dramedy about a young boy named Griffin who is arguably the best playwright of his generation (or so he thinks), however, when a 25-year-old man comes to work for his mother over the Summer, it may challenge all he knew about his life and play. Liz describes the film as "Theater Camp meets Call Me by Your Name," in this hilarious film that premiered this week at the Tribeca Film Festival. Griffin in Summer stars Everett Blunck, Owen Teague, Melanie Lynskey, Kathryn Newton, Abby Ryder Fortson, Alivia Bellamy, Johanna Colon & Gordon Rocks. Nicholas Colia serves as writer/director on the film with Camila Mendes and Rachel Matthews producing. #moviereview #tribeca #filmfestival #podcast Let us know in the COMMENTS if this is a film that you hope to see later this year! Also, be sure to give this video a LIKE, and if you can, please SUBSCRIBE! We are on the road to 500 subscribers. SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    RACHEL MASON & RACHAEL KNUDSEN talk new docuseries, An Update on our Family! | Interview | Tribeca

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 22:34


    If you guys missed the announcement, we're in the process of covering the TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL! We'll have tons of content for you guys throughout the next couple of weeks with our coverage, but starting off, Darian had a chance to do an interview with talent behind the camera for a fascinating docuseries, 'An Update on our Family.' Director/Executive Producer Rachel Mason & Executive Producer Rachael Knudsen sat down for a virtual interview with Darian highlighting the documentary surrounding Myka Stauffer and the Stauffer family, one of the pioneers of the "family vlogging YouTube community," who were on top of the world until one day they weren't. After adopting a young boy from China, their seemingly perfect family quickly became entrenched in a cascade of controversy. In this chat, Darian talks to Rachel & Rachael about the article that spawned the series, the role that content has on people's lives, the family vlogging space and much, much more. Please enjoy this chat with Rachel Mason & Rachael Knudsen! #interview #familyvloggers #anupdateonourfamily #tribeca #filmfestival Rachel Mason is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker with a background in visual art and music. She received an Emmy Nomination for her Netflix Original Documentary CIRCUS OF BOOKS, Executive Produced by Ryan Murphy. The film explores her biographical story, learning the truth about her parents' adult bookstore at the center of the gay community. Mason was featured as one of Indiewire's “25 LGBTQ Filmmakers on the Rise.” Mason is currently directing the official documentary about Halyna Hutchins, with Story Syndicate. She is also directing a series about Billy Newton (aka Billy London) a gay adult film star whose unsolved murder haunted the Los Angeles gay community for 32 years. An Update on Our Family, a three-part documentary series directed by Mason based on a New York Magazine feature, is premiered at Tribeca this summer. Rachael Knudsen is an award-winning producer and director whose work has been featured on Hulu, Netflix, MTV, VICE, A&E, Lifetime, Food Network, TLC, and Animal Planet. Raised in Texas and matured in New York, Rachael discovered the magic of visual storytelling in her father's photography darkroom, developing film as soon as she could reach the enlarger table. Over the past 15 years, she has dedicated her career to producing compelling non-fiction projects that explore culture shifts, sexual health, and the quest for belonging. In 2021, Rachael received a Front Page Award for her investigative documentary "Bad Goods," which exposed the global illicit trade of pangolins. Prior to her impactful work at VICE, she co-created and produced Marques Brownlee's YouTube Original series "Retro Tech." The show's first season received an Emmy nomination in 2020, and its pilot episode has garnered over 40 million views, making it the most-watched video on Marques Brownlee's MKBHD YouTube channel to date.

    Is THE ACOLYTE any good?! Eps. 1 & 2 Review | Star Wars | Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 51:21


    We're back for some more Star Wars stories here at The Culture Wave Media Network! Darian & Mark are talking the two-episode premiere of THE ACOLYTE, the newest series from the Lucasfilm catalog that premiered on Disney+. The series is a sci-fi mystery taking place during the High Republic era, in which a shadowy figure by the name of Mae, a former Jedi Padawan is hunting and assassinating Jedi Masters. It's a departure for Star Wars, but a welcomed turn, nonetheless. The Acolyte stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Charlie Barnett, Rebecca Henderson & Carrie-Anne Moss. The series streams on Tuesday nights on Disney+ at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST. #starwars #theacolyte #highrepublic #disney #review Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    BACK TO BLACK Movie Review! | Amy Winehouse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 46:33


    Welcome back to another episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast where we have another DEBUT on the network as Liz co-hosts alongside Meaghan Krantz to discuss the Amy Winehouse biopic, Back to Black. Amy Winehouse's story deserves a film that hits all the right notes. Does BACK TO BLACK capture her raw talent and tumultuous life, or is it just another predictable biographical movie about someone in the music industry? We break down the performance by Marisa Abela as the iconic British singer, the soundtrack, and whether this film goes beyond the surface to explore the real Amy beyond the unfortunate demise of the late musician. All this and plenty more here at the Culture Wave Media Network with another movie review! #backtoblack #amywinehouse #moviereview #movies #podcast Also, be sure to give this video a LIKE, and if you can, please SUBSCRIBE! We are on the road to 500 subscribers. SUBSCRIBE: @CultureWaveMedia Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Culture Wave THREADS | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    So Fetch! MEAN GIRLS 2024 Review! | Movies| Musical| Ep. 65

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 42:56


    Darian, Liz & Vinny break down the latest musical stylings that is MEAN GIRLS! Renee Rapp, Angourie Rice, Auli'i Carvalho & Tina Fey star in the adaptation of the musical of the film from 2004. TikTok's most trending movie features lavish musical numbers, new cast members you may LOVE (or not love as much), as well as tributes to the film you know and love. It is SO FETCH! Check out the latest episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast: our review of 2024's MEAN GIRLS! #movies #moviereview #podcast #filmpodcast #meangirls #musical #2024 #trending #tinafey #lindsaylohan Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema Wave Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY EPISODE 3! Review + Discussion | Television | HBO | Ep. 73

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 47:06


    Zach & Darian discuss the rather disappointing third episode within the fourth season of TRUE DETECTIVE, subtitled: Night Country. Is this a bad sign for a series that previously had so much luster? The duo discuss issues with the writing, pacing and asks the question: Why are our lead detectives so unlikeable? All that and more on the latest episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast here at the Culture Wave Media Network! #truedetective #hbo #television #tv #tvreview #review #analysis #podcast #cinemawave #youtubers #trending Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema Wave Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    Netflix's GRISELDA REVIEW + DISCUSSION | Netflix | Crime | TV | Ep. 75

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 61:58


    Darian & Liz head to the desks to review and discuss the trending crime series, 'Griselda.' The true story miniseries revolves around a Colombian drug lord by the name of Griselda Blanco, a woman that moved to Miami to help jumpstart the revolution and influx of cocaine in the Sunshine state within the 1980s. Led by a remarkable and unrecognizable Sofia Vergara ('Modern Family,' 'Chef'). The series encapsulates a violent and epic saga of drama, intrigue and unraveling of a woman once on top who watches her empire crumble. Please check out our discussion and review for Netflix's GRISELDA! #podcast #film #filmpodcast #moviereview #movies #moviepodcast #griselda #emmys #cinemawave #culturewave #crime #griseldablanco Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema Wave Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    Our MOST ANTICIPATED Movies of 2024! Deadpool, Joker, Wicked + More! | Movies | Film | Ep. 72

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 96:34


    Darian, Liz & Zach finally set forth to the 2024 slate across film as they discuss their Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of the year! Whether its superhero fare such as Deadpool 3, the sequels to Gladiator and Dune or some smaller fare across the indie scene, there is plenty to speculate about within this episode. Gear up, it's time for Culture Wave's Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 in the latest episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast! #movies #film #mostanticipated #2024 #podcast #moviepodcast #joker #deadpool #wicked #dune Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema Wave Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    BEST of ANIMATION in 2023! | SPIDER-VERSE | ATTACK ON TITAN | VINLAND SAGA | Ep. 71

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 69:50


    Your favorite Animation crew is BACK with their biggest episode yet on the Culture Wave Media Network. Michael, Mark & Vinny come together to reveal their individual TOP 5 lists for their favorite animated/anime projects across Film and TV in 2023. Some of the projects include Vinland Saga, Attack on Titan, TMNT, Across the Spider-Verse and many, many more! Get ready for a SUPERSIZED episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast with our Best of Animation 2023! #anime #animation #animated #podcast #film #television #podcast #cinemawave #culturewave Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema Wave Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    OUR TOP 10 MOVIES OF 2023! Barbie, Oppenheimer, Spider-Verse + MORE! | Film | Movies | Ep. 63

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 68:04


    Darian, Liz & Zach break down their very own TOP 10 LISTS for the year of 2023 in Film! As we turn the page onto 2024, we figured we'd take our time to rank in order our favorite movies we saw in the year 2023. Lots of surprises in here for all three of them, so we're excited to share this very special podcast with you all! We have a ton of individual reviews for a lot of the movies mentioned, so we'll link those for you in the comments if you're just checking us out for the first time. Please enjoy this ranking and conversation on The Cinema Wave Podcast with our Top 10 Films of 2023!! #podcast #barbie #oppenheimer #theironclaw #anatomyofafall #acrossthespiderverse #poorthings #maestro #saltburn #movies #lists #film #ranking #2023 #bestofBe sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema Wave Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    FERRARI REVIEW! | Ep. 62

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 22:10


    Zach goes on a crash course to determine if the latest from Michael Mann is one that checks all the boxes for a racing drama akin to others in recent memory such as Rush or Ford v. Ferrari. This new project focuses on what made Enzo Ferrari, truly, the GOAT of Italian sports cards. Enzo Ferrari is played by Adam Driver in this film, who stars alongside Penelope Cruz, Shailene Woodley and Patrick Dempsey. Check out Zach's review on FERRARI #ferrari #adamdriver #enzoferrari #film #filmpodcast #podcast #cinemawave #culturewave #movies #moviereviewBe sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema WaveCheck out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    MLB Winter Meetings Update! Juan Soto to the YANKEES?! Ohtani to BLUE JAYS, DODGERS?! | Culture Wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 60:03


    Another first here on the network as Darian dives into the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings. Will Juan Soto get traded to the New York Yankees? Does Shohei Ohtani have a preferred destination yet? What about Japenese pitching phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto? All that and more as Darian goes in-depth on all 30 teams' respective aspirations for the offseason in this very special podcast! #mlb #mlbwintermeetings #yankees #dodgers #bluejays #shoheiohtani #juansoto #yoshinobuyamamoto #sports #podcast #majorleaguebaseball #sportscontent THIS PODCAST WAS RECORDED AT 9:30 PM EST ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema WaveCheck out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    EILEEN Review! | Film | Movie Review | Indie | Ep. 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 32:59


    EILEEN is a new Hitchcockian thriller starring Thomasin McKenzie, Anne Hathaway and Shea Whigham about a woman's friendship with a new co-worker at the prison facility she works at that takes a sinister turn. The movie shocks and awes featuring a great two-hander from the two female leads. Though this review is being released on the day Eileen releases in theaters, Zach got to catch it at the Montclair Film Festival last month. Check out the latest episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast! #podcast #film #moviereview #movies #cinemawave #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #eileen #annehathaway #thriller #hitchcockBe sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema WaveCheck out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    SOCIETY OF THE SNOW REVIEW + DISCUSSION | Film | Netflix | Oscars | Ep. 70

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 50:54


    Darian, Liz & Zach come together to review the recently Oscar-nominated foreign language film, 'Society of the Snow.' The true story of a group of young men who embody a Uruguayan Rugby team as their plane crashes en route to Chile for a match. They then must strategize a way to survive throughout the harsh conditions of being trapped in the Andes Mountains with no help in sight. The film is harrowing, tragic and beautiful. Directed by JA Bayona (Jurassic World: Dominion, A Monster Calls), please check out our discussion and review for Netflix's SOCIETY OF THE SNOW! #podcast #film #filmpodcast #moviereview #movies #moviepodcast #societyofthesnow #oscars #cinemawave #culturewave Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema Wave Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    SOLO LEVELING Discussion + Analysis | Anime | Television | TV | Ep. 69

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 68:03


    Join Mikey, Vinny and Mark as they discuss the first 3 episodes of the highly anticipated anime adaptation of the global phenomenon, 'Solo Leveling.' The series is based on the Korean webtoon of the same name that took the world by storm due to its stunning artwork done by the late great Dubu. The story follows Sung Jin Woo, the weakest hunter in the world, who after a disastrous mission into a mysterious dungeon, is given the ability to level up his powers. Hear Mikey, Vinny, and Mark's feelings about the adaptation so far, from the introduction to the world, to its themes of selfishness vs selflessness, and its solid animation and score. All that and more in the latest episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast! #podcast #anime #animation #television #tv #sololeveling #animepodcast #cinemawave #culturewave Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema Wave Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

    TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY EPISODE 2! Review + Analysis | Television | HBO | Ep. 68

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 29:01


    Zach & Darian head back into the Alaskan landscape with episode 2 of Season 4 of TRUE DETECTIVE! More questions are brought forth in this episode including an interesting connection to the iconic first season of the show. Check out the latest episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast! #truedetective #hbo #television #tv #tvreview #review #analysis #podcast #cinemawave #youtubers Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia FACEBOOK | Cinema Wave Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

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