Diary of a Cinephile

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A Cinephile is defined as a person who is fond of motion pictures. I'm just a guy who likes to talk about it. I state my views and opinions on films current, past, classics, and the dreaded reboots. I will also discuss book and video game adaptations, television, comics, authors, directors, and anything else about the topic at hand. I love movies and if you do too, then you'll enjoy what I'm talking about. Or not. But you won't know until you give it a listen.

Jesse West


    • Jul 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 17:43


    Thank you all for the support.

    Entry 282 - Ricky Stanicky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 11:46


    I gave the new John Cena movie a chance and I was not disappointed. However, I do understand how some people might be.

    Entry 281 - The Last Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 15:47


    I revisited this amazing 80s movie the other day and it brought back my inspiration to keep going with the podcast. Hope you didn't miss me too much. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 280 - Wildflower

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 11:24


    Definitely one of those films that is the right step to take for Keirnan Shipka's career. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 279 - Night of the Hunted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 12:07


    It's a shame this film doesn't live up to its potential. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 278 - The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 26:29


    A decade after the Hunger Games trilogy was a massive success, the author wrote a prequel and they made a movie out of it. Is it good? Skip to after the 10 minute mark if you don't wanna hear any updates regarding the channel. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 277 - The Exorcist Believer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 12:27


    There is a lot missing that sort of makes this film a let down, but is it still worth it?

    Entry 276 - The Nun II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 6:47


    Watch it if you want to watch something scary for Halloween. Don't watch it if you love and respect The Conjuring Universe. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 275 - Screamers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 8:28


    'Screamers' is one of my favorite sci-fi horror films from the 90s. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 274 - mother!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 7:23


    Probably one of the most bizarre movies I've ever seen. You will definitely be forced to do a deep dive after you watch it. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 273 - Saw X

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 12:26


    A quick series recap but I'm being honest when I say this is the best film they've done for SAW in a long time. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 272 - Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 7:41


    Yes, it is short, but it is very good.

    Entry 271 - Censor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 9:34


    There's a lot that 'Censor' has to offer to make it worthwhile this Halloween season. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 270 - The Boogeyman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 12:44


    Another Stephen King adaptation, another home run. For me, at least.

    Entry 269 - M3GAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 8:53


    I really went into this film expecting to hate it. I was proven wrong.

    Entry 268 - Mad God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 10:30


    30 years in the making and totally worth it.

    Entry 267 - Firestarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 9:16


    The first attempt at this film is almost 40 years old and is an actual horror film. This one isn't really a horror film, even though its marked as one, but its still a good movie. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 266 - Near Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 9:08


    The 80s was a prime time for authentic vampire movies, and this is up there as one of the best.

    Entry 265 - Audition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 5:02


    I will never watch this film again.

    Entry 264 - Haunted Mansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 11:26


    This film ain't for the fans of the original Haunted Mansion. Its made for a new audience. But is that enough to maybe give it life? Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 263 - Scream VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 13:05


    For what its worth, the film is really good despite not having Neve Campbell, but that ending? Whooff!

    Entry 262 - Insidious

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 12:03


    i mostly about Insidious: The Red Door from earlier this year, but we go into the rest of a the franchise to see how far along the series is and where I hope it goes. Short answer: Nowhere.

    Entry 261 - Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 11:43


    I mention it in the entry but I did look it up to confirm and yes, this is Michael Rooker's first film. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 260 - Lake Mungo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 9:18


    This film took a chance and it paid off. This is a much watch for those who have never seen it before.

    Entry 259 - The Blackening

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 10:30


    This film is like Scream meets Scary Movie and I am no mad about it.

    Entry 258 - Chained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 15:46


    You can thank Tiktok for this one. I would have never watched it if it didn't pop up on some random movie channel and caught my attention. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 257 - The ABCs of Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 10:03


    We discuss ABCs of Death, ABCs of Death 2, and the unfortunate ABCs of Death 2.5.

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    Entry 256 - Soft and Quiet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 6:39


    Only watch this film once.

    Entry 255 - Evil Dead Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 12:40


    Though it is about the Evil Dead Rise film that came out in March, I also go a little bit into the history and my hopes for the franchise.

    Entry 254 - From

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 10:27


    I don't usually like shows that have too much going on that I'm always asking questions. 'From' takes that idea and says "Hold my beer" and its worth every second. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 253 - The Deep House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 9:47


    This film is such a unique concept that I actually, for the first time in a long time, hope there is a sequel. Not only because I enjoyed it but also because I feel that the second time around, they might take more advantage of what they missed for this one.

    Entry 252 - Run Rabbit Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 11:49


    Although it plays off the soundbite used in a lot of memes these days, Run Rabbit Run won't have you running for much except an explanation. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 251 - Talk To Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 10:18


    Probably the film a lot of horror buffs are talking about this year, and its well deserved.

    Entry 250 - Cobweb

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 7:48


    I apologize for any vagueness I might have in this entry, but I truly try to avoid spoiling anything about this film, because I REALLY believe you should watch.

    Entry 249 - Come Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 10:00


    This has got to be the most underrated horror film I've seen in a long time. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 248 - There's Something Wrong With The Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 9:30


    I bounce around a lot when it comes to films i put on my radar for the Halloween season. For what is the newest film so far, i have no problems expressing my disappointment.

    Entry 247 - Paranormal Activity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 29:26


    I used to love these films, but I truly believed it was done after 3 out of 6 of them were absolutely terrible. Then, I discovered a 7th film came out 2 years ago that I had no clue about. So, how was it?

    Entry 246

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 23:04


    My father passed away recently and I wanted to spend some time to talk about him, because he is where my love for movies comes from. Thanks for letting me have a moment.

    Entry 245 - The Fist of the Condor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 8:27


    Marko Zaror is probably not known by a lot of people by name, but he is a good martial artists and he's popped up in a lot over the years. This is a solo film for him, but for being a random movie find, as an action movie fan, it's hard to praise it completely. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 244 - The Little Mermaid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 13:34


    For what has to be the most hated, trolled, memed, and bashed film in the Disney live-action remake line-up, this film definitely got way more heat than it deserved. It's truly not as bad as what I've read, and a lot of the rumors that were floating around are basically bogus. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 243 - Skinamarink

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 13:32


    It's crazy to hear about a film like this, with most of its publicity coming from social media and word of mouth, that it would garner over $2 Million in revenue from a short release period. And you won't believe how much it cost to make. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 242 - Secret Invasion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 10:58


    I don't want to spoil it for you, but I didn't like it. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 241 - Broken Lizard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 17:50


    Broken Lizard released their newest film Quasi back in April, a parody of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Instead of just talking about that film, I figured I'd take a trip down their filmography and highlight the ups and downs over the last 25 years. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 240 - Transformers Rise of the Beasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 19:47


    Another Transformers film that isn't a prequel, a sequel, or a reboot perse, or at least it doesn't feel like it, and its sort of a let down for us Beast Wars and 90s Transformers fans....again. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 239 - Fool's Paradise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 9:48


    For what is his writer/director debut, what has a lot of promise lacks in substance.

    Entry 238 - Yellowjackets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 16:28


    Yellowjackets is such a good journey for storytelling, as bizarre as it is.

    Entry 237 - The Pope's Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 9:40


    Some people might be here for it, but honestly, I was not a fan.

    Entry 236 - Reacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 10:47


    I've been enthralled with the character of Jack Reacher since the first film with Tom Cruise, but this show just does it way better. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 235 - The Walking Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 25:14


    This is mostly about the main TWD series and my love/hate relationship with it. It's also the expression of my journey as a film and television content creator, since my roots in this realm can date back to discussing The Walking Dead in great detail. It's a bittersweet entry for me. Find out more at https://diary-of-a-cinephile.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 234 - Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 10:03


    It's a shame this wasn't his last film cause it would be ending on such a high note. But, this let's me think about how good his last one has potential to be. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Entry 233 - House of Gucci

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 7:03


    I'm not a Gucci or designer anything person, but I know a good movie when I see it. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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