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Love having intellectual conversations about basic topics? Love having basic conversations about intellectual topics? Then you're in the right place! Welcome to The Basic Cinephile podcast. Hosted by sisters Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston, join us this season as we re-read all the Harry Potter books and re-watch all the Harry Potter movies! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

The Basic Cinephile: Season 1 Harry Potter


    • Apr 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    DEEP DIVE- Hogwarts Class Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 71:10


    Raise your hand if you're still sad that your Hogwarts acceptance letter never came?? This week we're discussing the many classes offered at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the professors who teach them, and how relevant we think they would be to be successful in the magical community. For more Harry Potter and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram and let us know which Hogwarts class you wish you could take! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Anchor a free and easy way to make a podcast! Newsly an app that allows you to listen to articles on the internet, read to you by a natural sounding human voice. Use code BAS1CC1NEPH1LE for one month free premium subscription! Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    MOVIE- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 40:48


    Is it too soon to say that we miss Dobby? Bill Weasley's awkward introduction into the film franchise, fangirling over Flitwick, and Daniel Radcliffe's performance of the 7 Harry's are all discussed on this week's episode. But we have to say, in a world full of magic this film is entirely lackluster. For more Harry Potter and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Anchor a free and easy way to make a podcast! Newsly an app that allows you to listen to articles on the internet, read to you by a natural sounding human voice. Use code BAS1CC1NEPH1LE for one month free premium subscription! Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    BOOK- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 63:15


    Harry must defeat Voldemort if the wizarding world is ever going to return to life as normal. But first he'll have to find and destroy the remaining horcruxes. Dumbledore, the most powerful wizard in the world, couldn't do it. So this should be a piece of cake for 3 kids, a deluminator, a fairytale book, and a golden snitch… right? For more Harry Potter and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Anchor a free and easy way to make a podcast! Newsly an app that allows you to listen to articles on the internet, read to you by a natural sounding human voice. Use code BAS1CC1NEPH1LE for one month free premium subscription! Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Zianna Weston Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    RECAP- Highlights from the Sorcerer's Stone through the Half Blood Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 53:10


    From the Sorcerer's Stone to the Half Blood Prince, we're taking a moment to look back on the series so far. We're discussing our favorite characters in the book, our favorite actors in the movies, who we think has betrayed Harry the most, and more! For more Harry Potter content and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Zianna Weston Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    DEEP DIVE- Quidditch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 58:08


    It's all bludgers, quaffles, and snitches this week as we unpack the sport of quidditch with special guest Coach Jeremy Hirschkorn of Jett Movement Academy. Learn the history of the game, the safety protocols that we would implement, and how you can train for success on the quidditch pitch! For more Harry Potter and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Jett Movement Academy and The Cinephile Journal Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    MOVIE- Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 54:50


    They burned down The Burrow and we're not happy about it! Hear what else we have to say this week on The Basic Cinephile Podcast. For more Harry Potter and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! The Cinephile Journal, Jett Movement Academy and The Guy at the Movies Podcast Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    BOOK- Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 72:30


    Who the f*ck is Tom Riddle?? This week we're diving into the Dark Lord's past in one of our favorite Harry Potter books, The Half Blood Prince, to find out how Tom Riddle became Lord Voldemort. For more Harry Potter and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Jett Movement Academy The Cinephile Journal Girl Crush Podcast Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    MOVIE- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 76:28


    Luna Lovegood has our hearts, Bellatrix Lestrange demands our attention, and Dolores Umbridge makes our skin crawl. This week we're diving into our favorite Harry Potter movie, The Order of the Phoenix. For more Harry Potter and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! The Cinephile Journal, Jett Movement Academy and The Guy at the Movies Podcast Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    The Basic Cinephile Podcast: Season 1 Harry Potter (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 0:34


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    BOOK- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 84:31


    Voldemort is back, death eaters have broken out of Azkaban, and Harry is at Privet Drive feeling more isolated than ever. Join us as we discuss how much we love Neville Longbottom, how we love to hate Dolores Umbridge, the tragic loss of Sirius Black, and the start of the Second Wizarding War. For more Harry Potter and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Jett Movement Academy and The Cinephile Journal Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    DEEP DIVE- Death Eaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 49:39


    Voldemort is back in the flesh and his Death Eaters are ready to get back to business. But who are they and how did they end up following the most evil wizard to ever live? In this episode, we dive into the origins of Tom Riddle's gang of Slytherins, the followers who join him in the graveyard, and other random tangents we found fascinating. For more Harry Potter, and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Jett Movement Academy and The Guy at the Movies Podcast Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    MOVIE- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 51:27


    Voldemort is ripped?? This week we're discussing Ralph Fiennes's biceps and the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. For more Harry Potter, and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Jett Movement Academy and The Guy at the Movies Podcast Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    BOOK- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 82:53


    Cedric Diggory is dead, Voldemort is back, and the Ministry of Magic refuses to accept the truth. Join us this week as we discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! For more Harry Potter content, and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Jett Movement Academy and The Guy at the Movies Podcast Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    MOVIE- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 52:38


    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the second-highest-rated Harry Potter movie on Rotten Tomatoes. But we... didn't like it... Hear us out as we go off on the muggle clothing, icy dementors, and ridiculous new common room entrance that made this movie our least favorite so far. For more Harry Potter and other movie & tv reviews from The Basic Cinephile, follow us on Instagram! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Jett Movement Academy and The Guy at the Movies Podcast Hosted by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Produced by: Zianna Weston and Edelia Weston Sound Editing by: Craig Taylor Intro Music by: Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    BOOK- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 91:23


    Hermione punching Malfoy in the face, Sirius Black being one of the only characters who truly shows compassion to Harry, and Hagrid needing a bigger hut are some of the talking points on this week's episode about the action-packed Prisoner of Azkaban. Follow @thebasiccinephile on Instagram for more Harry Potter content, movie reviews, and more! Hosted by Zianna Weston & Edelia Weston Produced by Zianna Weston & Edelia Weston Sound Editing by Craig Taylor Intro Music by Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    MOVIE- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 53:52


    Lucius Malfoy's iconic style, Hagrid looking like a 40-year-old Hogwarts student in the diary flashback, and mega-hottie Christian Coulson aka Tom Marvolo Riddle are all discussed on this week's episode about the Chamber of Secrets movie. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Richard Harris 1930-2002. “To the well organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” -Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Show Notes: https://www.thebasiccinephile.com/episode-4 Hosted by Zianna Weston & Edelia Weston Produced by Zianna Weston Sound Editing by Craig Taylor Intro Music by Brandon C Stanley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    BOOK- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 84:17


    Harry is back at Hogwarts but this year there is a racist, ancient monster that has been unleashed in the castle. Join us as we discuss the inefficiency of the floo network, the ramifications of the mandrake shortage, and reveal how Harry got all those galleons in his vault at Gringott's! Show Notes: https://www.thebasiccinephile.com/episode-3 Hosted by Zianna Weston & Edelia Weston Produced by Zianna Weston Sound Editing by Craig Taylor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    MOVIE- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 53:27


    This week we're discussing the movie that started it all! From our favorite casting choices, to our memory of watching this in theaters 20 YEARS AGO (literally, how??), to Hagrid's iconic bangs, no topic is too obscure or irrelevant to be off limits! Show Notes: https://www.thebasiccinephile.com/episode-2 Sorting Hat Quiz: https://www.wizardingworld.com/sorting-hat Hosted by Zianna Weston & Edelia Weston Produced by Zianna Weston Audio Engineering by Craig Taylor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    BOOK- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 72:08


    This book was published 24 years ago. Can you believe it's been that long?? This week we discuss our Hogwart's Houses, our memories of reading this for the first time, and how impractical wizard banking and transportation is. https://www.thebasiccinephile.com/episode-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

    Welcome to the Basic Cinephile Podcast! Season 1: Harry Potter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 18:03


    Join us for season 1 of The Basic Cinephile Podcast as we re-read and re-watch all of the Harry Potter books and movies! Each week will be dedicated to one book or movie, so week 1 will be Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone the book, and week 2 will be Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone the movie, etc. We are going to have a ton of fun so be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for all the Harry Potter content your heart could desire! Check out the show notes for more information on JK Rowling's transphobic tweets. https://www.thebasiccinephile.com/episode-0 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-basic-cinephile/support

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