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    Cinema To The Letter: Best In Show (2000) (A for Atypical SNL Vehicle)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 129:14


    Are your paws up and ready for a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? To wrap up their SNL Vehicle Season, Thomas & Bryan dive into the world of dog shows, improvised comedy & mockumentary film with Best In Show! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Does the modern comedy world owe Christopher Guest everything? Who stands out amongst this incredible cast? Which of our two hosts actually has two left feet? Well, grab Busy Bee while you head out to the show floor & listen to find out! Too Many Tapes' video essay The Complicated Cruelty of Christopher Guest: https://youtu.be/IRG2nNSGwWo?si=BE_C_XarkJUtaOld Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGn2M5u0KFu8mRJ5tjNj-lNwMLTy6XRE Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

    Cinema To The Letter: Billy Madison (1995) (M for Masterpiece SNL Vehicle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 136:58


    If listening to podcasts is cool, then we're Cinema To The Letter! For the M for Masterpiece slot for SNL Vehicle season, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Scott Johnson are here to discuss the ultimate kick-off for the infamous Adam Sandler, Billy Madison! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Did Adam Sandler help kill the studio comedy? What makes Billy Madison stand out amongst other comedies in the 30 years since it was released? Is it too damn hot for a penguin to be running around here? Well, put down that copy of The Puppy Who Lost His Way and listen to us to find out! Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    Cinema To The Letter Bewitched (2005) (E for Egregious SNL Vehicle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 120:33


    Prepare for Cinema To The Letter to cast a spell on you! As our SNL Vehicle season reaches the E for Egregious episode, Thomas & Bryan are joined by comedian Sierra Layko to discuss the forgotten disaster Bewitched! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How can Will Ferrell be so miscast during the height of his star career? What did this film from the late great Nora Ephron lack from her much better romcoms? Why is this the only time we'll ever see Nicole Kidman wearing a bucket hat? Well, hop on your broomstick and fly off while you listen to find out! Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    Cinema To The Letter Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar (2021) (N for New SNL Vehicle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 146:27


    Even if we're only halfway through our SNL Vehicle season, it's time for Cinema To The Letter to go on vacation! For the N for New episode, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the Kristen Wiig broad comedy Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What makes Kristen Wiig stand out amongst other SNL veterans turned movie stars? Why can't we see more broad comedy films like Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar on a big screen? Can the seagulls hear our prayers? Well, hop on that banana boat and glide along the Floridian water with us as you listen to find out! Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U Hear Thomas discuss Drop on the Films for Breakfast podcast: https://shorturl.at/BVIIJ Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    Cinema To The Letter: Brigsby Bear (2017) (I for Indie SNL Vehicle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 119:27


    It's time for everyone's favorite show that isn't created in a cult bunker Cinema To The Letter! Our SNL Vehicle season continues with the I for Indie choice Brigsby Bear, featuring Kyle Mooney, Andy Samberg, Beck Bennett, and a plethora of other SNL talents in front of and behind the camera! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How does Brigsby Bear balance its dramedy tightrope far better than most others in the subgenre? Why is the meta-casting for Mark Hamill so genius? Did a smaller-scale indie film make us want a Coke more than product placement in a massive blockbuster? Well, connect your animatronic Brigsby head to Bluetooth and listen in to find out! Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

    Cinema To The Letter: The Blues Brothers (1980) (C for Classic SNL Vehicle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 131:11


    It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're starting a new season of Cinema To The Letter! Yes, it's time to hit it as Thomas & Bryan kick off their new season on Saturday Night Live Vehicles with the first film ever based on an SNL sketch The Blues Brothers! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How have the comedic stylings of Dan Aykroyd & the late John Belushi aged in the half a century since their SNL debuts? How does the casual maximalist style of controversial director John Landis work for this madcap musical comedy adventure? Can Gen Z-ers ever possibly get on board with the styles of Jake and Elwood? Well, go on a true mission from God by pressing play on this episode to find out! Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

    Cinema To The Letter: Best Movie Monsters March Madness - Patreon Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 227:45


    It's March so Cinema To The Letter is getting into the Madness! Every March on the Cinema To The Letter Patreon, Thomas & Bryan devote a massive bonus episode to a March Madness bracket related to a movie topic. To coincide with this year's Patreon drop for the Best Movie Action Sequence, we're releasing last year's March Madness bracket where Thomas, Bryan, Lili Labens, Chrishaun Baker & John Patterson determine the Best Movie Monster on the main feed! Listen in to find out who wins! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including this year's March Madness) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    Cinema To The Letter: Season 9: SNL Vehicles Lineup Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 22:54


    While we're not live, from New York or posting this on Saturday Night, we've still got an announcement to make off! Given Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Cinema To The Letter is doing an entire season about SNL Cast Member Vehicle films! That is to say, films starring former SNL cast members! Listen in to find out about all six films we'll be covering this spring! Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGn2M5u0KFu8mRJ5tjNj-lNwMLTy6XRE Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    TFSPod: 97th Academy Awards Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 155:13


    In the twelfth and final episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo celebrate the end of this long, but good, Oscar season! Check out the list of nominees and winners of our Talk Film Society Awards here: TalkFilmSoc.com/tfs-awards/2024 Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/Substack Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

    TFSPod: 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 97:55


    In the eleventh episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo present the winners of the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards! Check out the list of nominees and winners here (the winners will be added soon): TalkFilmSoc.com/tfs-awards/2024 Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/Substack Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

    Soderbergh Manifesto: Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 80:19


    Mike and Marcelo talk about the first of Steven Soderbergh's 2025 theatrical releases, Presence, written by David Koepp. They also talk about Quentin Tarantino, 4K remasters, director commentaries, Nickel Boys, and Kevin Smith. Listen to past episodes of Soderbergh Manifesto: TalkFilmSoc.com/Soderbergh

    Soderbergh Manifesto: Full Circle, Command Z

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 53:04


    Mike and Marcelo catch up on two 2023 Steven Soderbergh series, Full Circle and Command Z. They also talk about the Star Wars movies Soderbergh watched in 2024. Watch Command Z right now: CommandZSeries.com Watch Full Circle on Max. Listen to past episodes of Soderbergh Manifesto: TalkFilmSoc.com/Soderbergh

    TFSPod: Best Directors and Films of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 174:49


    In the tenth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo go through their favorite directors and films of the year 2024! By the way, we have two more eps left after this: the TFSAwards and the Oscars wrap-up. What a season it has been. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/Substack Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

    TFSPod: Best Actors and Actresses of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 151:31


    In the ninth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by guest Matt Curione to discuss the best actors and actresses of 2024 in film! Exciting stuff, honestly. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/Substack Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

    TFSPod: Best Editing, Production Design, and Cinematography of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 148:21


    In the eighth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo talk the best editing, production design, and cinematography in film of the year 2024. Plus, they announce the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards nominees. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/Substack Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

    TFSPod: Best Adapted and Original Screenplays of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 129:52


    In the seventh episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by guest Jared McMillan to discuss their favorite adapted and original screenplays of 2024. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/Substack Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

    Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 27 - Southland Tales Cannes Cut Chapter 7 & 8 with Terra & Joey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 181:40


    Siobhan and Marcelo talk about Southland Tales, the Cannes Cut, chapters 7 and 8 with guests Terra and Joey. Megalopolis is mentioned. Alan Wake, too. Listen to more at: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales

    TFSPod: The 97th Academy Awards Nominations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 170:26


    In the sixth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo wake up early to watch this year's Oscar nominations announcement. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/Substack Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

    Seequels: Undisputed III: Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 46:31


    Sara, Ale, and Shak welcome Mary Beth McAndrews, director of Bystanders, to the show to discuss the threequel of the Undisputed franchise, Undisputed III: Redemption. They mostly talk about what movies they've watched in past episodes, what movies they want to watch for the show eventually, and Scott Adkins' (fake) tattoos.

    Cinema To The Letter Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) (A for Atypical Criterion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 155:07


    Cinema To The Letter encourages you to - even in the worst of times - always look on the bright side of life! To close out the Criterion season, Thomas, the non-messiah Bryan and very special guest Jael Peralta discuss the out-of-print spine entry that still counts as part of the collection Monty Python's Life of Brian! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Who is their favorite Monty Python member? Why must Criterion selections go out of print? Which zany comedies should become part of the Criterion Collection? Well, grab your gourd or shoe (whichever your denomination prefers) and settle in to listen so you can find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    TFSPod Best Sound and Film Scores of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 124:23


    In the fifth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo talks sounds, more specifically, the best in sound, song, and scores in film in 2024. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/Substack Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

    Cinema To The Letter: The Thin Red Line (1998) (M for Masterpiece Criterion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 130:12


    Cinema. Letter. Always you wrestle inside me. Always you will. Cinema To The Letter continues the Criterion season with their M for Masterpiece episode covering Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line! Together they'll answer the crucial questions. Will there ever be a war season of Cinema To The Letter? Who amongst this stacked cast was incredibly upset about having their parts in The Thin Red Line cut down? Which Green Day album was Terrence Malick listening to during the editing process? Well, make sure you don't blow your butt off so you can listen to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    TFSPod Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Costume Design in Film of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 160:13


    In the fourth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by past, future, and current guests Thomas and Bryan from Cinema to the Letter. They discuss their favorites in the Makeup and Hairstyling and Costume Design categories of 2024! Listen to Cinema to the Letter: TalkFilmSoc.com/CinematotheLetter Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The nominees will be announced on January 20th, 2025. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Listen to Elise and Marcelo on their show, Stage to Screen: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreen Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/Substack Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

    TFSPod: Best Visual Effects and Best Animated Films of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 146:44


    In the third episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by past Best Animated Film guest Joey Hamilton. They discuss their favorite Visual Effects and Animated Films of 2024! Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote.

    Cinema To The Letter: Game of Death (1978) (E for Egregious Criterion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 116:56


    Following a holiday hiatus, Cinema To The Letter kicks back into action! Continuing with their Criterion season, Bryan & Thomas discuss the egregious choice Game of Death! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How much does the final version of Game of Death differ from the late Bruce Lee's original vision? Why does this action movie feature so many boring people talking in boardrooms? Did Bruce Lee roll in his grave at turbine speeds when Game of Death was released? Well, listen in as you put on your best yellow jumpsuit and scale that pagoda full of murderous martial arts fighters to find out! Hear Thomas discuss the New Years horror film Bloody New Year on Earth Station Boo! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    TFSPod: Best Supporting Actors and Actresses of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 154:04


    In the second episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by Stage to Screen host Elise Poston. They discuss their favorite Supporting Actor and Actress performances of 2024! Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The nominees will be announced on January 20th, 2025. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Listen to Elise and Marcelo on their show, Stage to Screen: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreen Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/Substack Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod.

    TFSPod: Best Non-2024 First-Time Watches of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 163:14


    The first episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024 isn't really about the awards season. Siobhan and Marcelo go over their favorite first-time watches/new discoveries they had over the last year of non-2024 movies! Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, starts on January 6th, 2025. Go to this link for the ballot once it's live: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards. The nominees will be announced on January 20th, 2025. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod.

    Cinema To The Letter: Perfect Days (2023) (N for New Criterion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 103:55


    Seems like a perfect day to listen to Cinema To The Letter! The Criterion season reaches the halfway point as Thomas & Bryan discuss Wim Wender's N for New film Perfect Days. Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How vital is it to protect one's physical media collection? What newer films would they most want to be added to the Criterion Collection? Which Marvel characters would make the best post-credit poem reader? Well, put away your cassette player so you can listen to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    TFS Commentaries: Jingle All the Way with Vera Drew

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 123:00


    Siobhan and Marcelo do another commentary, no big deal, except they have Gotham Awards-winning director Vera Drew (The People's Joker) on to talk over Jingle All the Way. Again, no big deal. They discuss director's cuts, the dangers of consumerism, and Jingle All the Way. Listen to more TFS Commentaries: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSCommentaries

    Cinema To The Letter: All About My Mother (1999) (I for Indie Criterion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 134:08


    Nothing brings a child and mother closer than listening to Cinema To The Letter together! Actually, maybe mom doesn't need to listen with you. Regardless, it's time to hear Thomas, Bryan special guest Manish Mathur of Bollywood Drafts discuss the I for Indie film for this Criterion-themed season All About My Mother! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What makes the films of Pedro Almodovar so special? How can female representation be complex compared to Strong Female Character™ archetypes? Why are the vibes at a sex worker fire pit so immaculate? Well, look both ways before crossing the street before you listen to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    Stage to Screen: Wicked

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 171:16


    Elise and Marcelo end the first season of the podcast were they focus on stage musicals and their film adaptations by discussing Wicked. From Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and everything in between, they discuss just about everything to do with the stage show and the film adaptation (of part one).

    Cinema To The Letter: Playtime (1967) (C for Classic Criterion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 127:49


    Cinema To The Letter: the perfect podcast to listen to while you're stumbling through a steel French hellscape! To kick off their Criterion season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Megan Robinson are looking at the classic film from director Jacques Tati Playtime! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How do Americans pronounce Jacques Tati? Does this message of modernization break the barriers of language and time? How much money does Mr. Bean owe Monsieur Hulot? Well, don't drop your phone into that Greek pillar garbage can so you can listen to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

    Seequels: Addams Family Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 53:21


    Sara, Ale, and Shak talk about The Addams Family Reunion, the 1998 DTV sequel made by Saban, starring Tim Curry and Daryl Hannah. There's baby-eating, bad ‘90s aesthetics, and just horrible times all around. Plus, an update on the Patron Saint of Seequels Billy Zane.

    Stage to Screen: Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 139:08


    Elise and Marcelo talk about possibly one of the worst musicals they've seen, Cats. First, they discuss the 1998 stage show version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. Then they discuss the 2019 film adaptation. In the next episode they talk Wicked and, in the meantime: courage.

    Cinema To The Letter: Season 8: Criterion Lineup Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 23:11


    The home video distribution company The Criterion Collection is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year so Cinema To The Letter is devoting a season to it! Listen in as Thomas & Bryan reveal all six of the films they'll be devoting episodes to that have spine numbered releases as part of The Criterion Collection! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    Stage to Screen: Little Shop of Horrors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 184:03


    Elise and Marcelo talk about the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical Little Shop of Horrors and the 1986 film adaptation, plus the original The Little Shop of Horrors directed by Roger Corman.

    Soderbergh Manifesto: Magic Mike's Last Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 52:09


    Mike and Marcelo return to talk Soderbergh, of course. They talk about their anticipation of Presence and Black Bag before talking about Magic Mike's Last Dance. Watch The Limey on the big screen in Chicago on November 19: classiccinemas.com/limey Listen to past episodes: TalkFilmSoc.com/Soderbergh

    Stage to Screen: My Fair Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 127:30


    Elise and Marcelo talk about seeing a stage performance of My Fair Lady before breaking down the Best Picture-winning adaptation. Also, they watched the original Pygmalion film and you might be surprised where they land on that.

    Stage to Screen: Les Misérables

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 156:47


    Elise Poston and Marcelo Pico talk about the stage version of Les Misérables and the 2012 film adaptation. From the joy of seeing it on stage to the horror(?) of Russell Crowe's performance, they talk about it all.

    Stage to Screen: The Overture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 67:13


    Elise Poston and Marcelo Pico introduce you to Stage to Screen here in this, The Intro Episode! Stay tuned for the next episode in which they discuss Les Misérables, the stage show and the film adaptation.

    Seequels: Episode 50 - Candyman 3: Day of the Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 58:01


    Sara, Ale, and Shak talk Candyman 3: Day of the Dead, and about how much Sara hates movies, plus, most importantly they give a Billy Zane update.

    TFS Commentaries: Friday the 13th (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 162:00


    Siobhan and Marcelo end it all! ‘It' being the Friday the 13th commentary series! They talk over the 2009 Friday the 13th remake and give their final rankings of the entire series. Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety Join our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

    Monsters Never Die: A Nightmare on Elm Street Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 86:17


    One, Two, Matt and Jacob are coming for you! That's right, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic series, the Spooky Boys are heading to Elm Street to talk everything Freddy Krueger! Join us as we run down all seven original movies in an episode that's been a long time coming. So brew some coffee, booby trap your house, and settle in for the latest Monsters Never Die!

    Cinema To The Letter: Ghostwatch (1992) (A for Atypical Ghosts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 127:22


    To end their ghost movie season and ring in Halloween, Cinema To The Letter is going truly Atypical. Thomas, Bryan and special guest Emily Slade of the Why This Film Podcast are breaking all the rules of cinema by covering the infamous feature length BBC TV special Ghostwatch! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How did Ghostwatch get banned from British TV for decades while becoming a cult classic? What would the American equivalent of something this unique? Can a podcast itself become an unholy seance? Well, tune in "live" and listen to this episode to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

    TFS Commentaries: Freddy vs. Jason

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 126:42


    Siobhan and Marcelo talk over their first Freddy movie! That's right, the Friday the 13th series retrospective takes them to dreamland as they watch the legendary fight of Freddy vs. Jason. Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety Join our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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