Join your filmmaking hosts Jamal Davis, Alec Douglas and Jonathan Garcia as they discuss filmmaking, debate hot topics, interview guests and explain why we love cinema.

Yippee ki yay! In this episode: Catch up with our watchlists | Alec the antiquarian dusts off another piece of Film History | The Jon Burgundy Bulletin is back with some breaking industry news | Our top 5 film and TV predictions for 2026 | The Christmas classic, Die Hard (1988) review, and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 01/03/2026

Welcome to the first TCWL episode of 2026! In this episode: We review trailers for "Avengers: Doomsday (Steve Rogers)", "Avengers: Doomsday (Thor)", and Nolan's next epic "The Odyssey" | Stranger Things retrospective and series finale review, and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis, Alec Douglas, Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 01/03/2026

It's the Christmas special, and also the last episode of the year! Catch up with the guys as they discuss their latest watches. | A tribute to the legendary director Rob Reiner | A "wonderful" piece of Film History | Jon Burgundy's brings us the last report of 2025 | Best Santa? | Studio Ghibli Classic "Spirited Away" (2001) review | And a massive surprise. All this and more in TCWL's Christmas Special! --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez --------------------------- Streamed on December 20th, 2025

'Tis a new month, a new month for movies! In this Baddies-filled episode, catch up with guys and see what's latest on their watch lists | Get a map, because we're finding a way with Film History | Netflix is here, Jon Burgundy is happy, but what comes next? | Jamal's new obsession | Tarantino v. Dano | WALL-E (2008) review, and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 12/13/2025

Well... technical difficulties happen... but that won't stop us, because in this AUDIO ONLY episode: hear what the guys have been watching | Flashback to the past, present, and future with this week's Film History | WB's been sold! | Top 5 Pixar films | Psycho (1998) review, and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 11/23/2025

The spooky season may be over, but our reviews aren't! In this thriller-filled episode, find out what we've been watching | Snap back to reality with another piece of Film History | Jon Burgundy delves into some exciting movie news, so smooth it may be Criminal | Are YouTubers the future of the industry? | Someone answers the Call of Duty | Psycho (1960) review, and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 10/19/2025

It's the Anniversary Special, and your 3 hosts are back! What spooky things have we been watching? | The world premiere of the newest short film Double Playback | A thrilling new piece of Film History | Ranchero Jon Burgundy's industry insights | The classic "The Birds" (1963) review | A few surprises and much, much more . --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Recorded on October 19th. 2025

In this Episode: It's the spooky season, find out who ranks in the guys' top 5 horror directors | Houston, we have another piece of Film History | Make a detour to Gabby's Dollhouse | The Simpsons are back, and a lot more in today's Jon Burgundy | " Did you say MID?" | There Will Be Blood (2007) review, and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 10/04/2025

In this Episode: Catch up with the guys' latest watches? | An "Afternoon" of Film History | Take a trip to Miami with Jon Burgundy's as he shares some news | What films inspire us? | La Haine (1995) review, and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 09/21/2025

In this Episode: Trailers for "Anaconda", "Christy", and the chilling "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" get reviewed | Find out which IPs the guys would like to helm | Too much "Fine Shyt"? and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 09/21/2025

In this Episode: What have the guys been watching? | Auteur Alec shares a win in Film History | Jon Burgundy's back with some news and a box office report | "Go Lamar Jackson" | Better Man (2024) review, and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 09/07/2025

In this Episode: Trailers for "Marty Supreme", "Anemone", "Hamnet", and the horny "Wuthering Heights" get reviewed | The guys share their top 5 movie pet peeves | Who is Billy Bob? And much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 09/07/2025

It's the spectacular 50th Episode Special, featuring your favorite 3 hosts. Catch up with our watchlist | The world premiere of the Circle Of Sinners Trailer | A special piece of Film History | Jon Burgundy's industry reports | The long awaited Remote (1993) review | A few surprises and much, much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez --------------------------- Streamed: August 17th, 2025

In this Episode: Summer superhero blockbusters galore | Alec takes us back 85 years with a piece of Film History | Cattleman correspondent Jon Burgundy speculates on the industry and the box office | A soaring Superman (1978) review, and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 07/27/2025

In this Episode: What are the guys watching?! Love Island anyone? | A "Weekend" of Film History | Ranchero reporter Jon Burgundy reports on the industry and some interesting developments | Tick, Tick...Boom (2021) reviewed in a spectacular way, and much more. --------------------------- Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas --------------------------- Recorded: 07/05/2025

In this Episode: What are the boys watching? | Come sail away with a piece of Film History | The cowboy-reporter Jon Burgundy reports on the industry | A new-old-new network appears | A sprinkle of mischief, and much more. Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 06/28/2025

In this Episode: The long awaited Interstellar (2014) debate! Is it mid or is it peak? Plus, trailers for "Bugonia" and "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" get reviewed, and much more. Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 06/28/2025

In this Episode: Our CineGear-LA trip recap | A piece of Film History | Star reporter Jon Burgundy reports on the industry | Our top 5 choices on who we think could be the new Wonder Woman | La Cocina (2024) review, and much more. Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 06/15/2025

In this Episode: Trailers for "Superman", "Eddington", and "Wicked For Good" get reviewed; Criterion Addict Alec shares a few more of his short films "The Macon Complex" and "Scout", and much more. Links to the short films (without commentary): The Macon Complex: • The Macon Complex (2017) | A Short Film by... Scout: • SCOUT (2019) | A Short Film by Alec Douglas Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 06/15/2025

In this Episode: A new old piece of Film History, Jon Burgundy reports on the industry, We discuss the new Harry Potter casting, Heretic (2024) review, and much more. Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 05/30/2025

In this Episode: A little piece of Film History, Jon Burgundy reports on the industry, We rank our top 5 cinematographers, Prisoners (2013) review, and much more. Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 05/11/2025

In this Episode: Trailers for "The Smashing Machine", "Weapons", "Highest 2 Lowest" and "The Long Walk" get reviewed; Auteur Alec shares one of his first short films "Taking A Beating", and much more. Links to the short films (without commentary): Taking A Beating: • Taking a Beating- A Short Boxing Film| AAH... Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 05/11/2025

In this Episode: A little piece of Film History, Jon Burgundy reports on the industry, We rank our top 5 directors, Dog Day Afternoon (1975) review, and a surprise. Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 04/27/2025

In this Episode: Trailers for "Him", "Weapons", and "I Know What You Did Last Summer" get reviewed; Jamal shares some of his previous films, and much more. Links to the short films (without commentary): Binksy & Jones • Binksy & Jones | A Short Film by Jamal Davis Alone Together • Alone Together (2020) | A Short Film by Ja... Jim Jam • Jim Jam Christmas | A Short Film by Jamal ... Game Over Love • Game Over Love (2018) | A Short Film by Ja... Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 04/27/2025

In this Episode: A piece of Film History, Jon Burgundy reports on the industry, North by Northwest (1959) review, and much more. Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 04/11/2025

In this Episode: A piece of Film History, Box Office Report of the week, The Great Silence (1968) review, and much more. Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 03/30/2025

In this Episode: Trailers for "Freaky Tales", "Warfare", and "One Battle After Another" get reviewed; 3 auteur driven short films finally debut, and much more. Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 03/30/2025

In this Episode: West Side Story (2021) review, box office report, Robert Rodriguez film investment/pitch Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 03/14/2025

In this Episode: 2025 Oscars recap and predictions for next year. Starring: Jamal Davis Alec Douglas Jonathan Garcia Produced By: Joshua Martinez Edited by: Alec Douglas Recorded: 03/14/2025

The three amigos are back and better than ever for this year's Oscars coverage. Who will win? Tune in for a listen of our extended 4 hour episode or watch us interact on our Youtube recored live stream right on out channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8IUJkYmSVA&t=10s Recorded on live on Mar 2nd, 2025

On this episode, we kick things off with what we've been watching lately before diving into a bit of film history, celebrating the anniversary of Taxi Driver's 1976 premiere. Then, we break down our favorite films of 2024 so far, analyze the road to the Oscars, and predict this summer's biggest blockbuster. Plus, a tease at what's to come next in the new era for the podcast. Tune in for all things movies! Recorded on February 8th

On the 31st episode of To Cinema with Love! The boys talk about their favorite horror movies and the best of the best of horror icons, the state of Tom Hollands career in the midst of being cast as the lead in Christopher Nolans latest film and reviews for films such as Terrifier 3, Saturday Night and the Oscar frontrunner, Anora! Sit back, relax and enjoy us ramble on about cinema! Recording Date - October 25th, 2024

Episode 30 of To Cinema with Love is Here! As the boys make their way back to the world of podcasting, lets gather around and listen to them talk about what they've been up to for the last few months as they discuss their journeys making their latest short films with all the trials, errors and good times that come along with it! Then of course, they talk about the latest films they've seen, the return of Robert Downey Jr to the MCU and what exactly did Pee Wee Herman get caught for back in the 90s?? Find out on this episde of To Cinema with Love! Recording Date - August 9th, 2024

THE BOYS ARE ALMOST BACK IN TOWN!! On this previously recorded episode, your favorite movie loving guys talk about the trouble with Marvel Studios long in production Blade film, the new Bad boys film and review the classic film, 12 Angry Men. All that and more on this episode of "To Cinema With Love!" Recorded on June 19th, 2024

WE'RE BACK! After a small hiatus of working on our own films, we have a new extended episode of the To Cinema with Love pod where the boys discuss The Quiet on Set docu series, the trailers for Joker: Folie a deux and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, along with a discussion on the making of Jamals brand new short film, "Circle of Sinners"! All that and many more topics. So sit back, relax and enjoy this new extended episode of To Cinema with Love! Recorded on April 14th, 2024

Hold onto your butts! This is a special extended abridged episode of To Cinema With Loves livestream of the 2024 Oscars. Listen in on who got the most correct ballets in the Oscar wager, hear our reaction to the I'm Just Ken ballad and relive the moments we were shocked the most by. Sit back, relax and listen along to our Oscars stream! Recorded on March 10th, 2024

Fresh out the box. Stop, look, and watch. Ready yet, get set. It's a new episode of To Cinema with Love! On this episode, the boys discuss their connection with filmmaking and why exactly they love to do what they do in order to create art for the visual medium. Along with that, they dive deep into the Oscar nominations, analyze the new Fantastic Four cast and review the 90s classic, Fargo! Tune in on wherever you listen to your favorite pods for the new episode of To Cinema with Love streaming now!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We bring in 2024 with a brand new episode of To Cinema with Love. The filmmaking boys are joined by storyboard artist Marcus Lopez to discuss his upcoming work along with recapping the golden globes, making a pick on who should be the new Supergirl in the new DC Universe and review Zack Snyder's new epic space opera, "Rebel Moon". All that and more in the first episode of To Cinema with Love in 2024!

On this special Christmas episode of the To Cinema With Love Podcast the boys rank their favorite Christmas films and which one reigns supreme as the greatest of them all! Along with that, they also breakdown the nominations for the Golden Globes to find out who deserves to take home the gold on the road to the Oscars. So sit back and relax over the holiday break with this special extended episode of the Pod!

The Return of the Kings! Alec, Jamal and Jonathan return during the holidays to bring you the 23rd episode of To Cinema with Love. On this episode, the boys recap the end of the SAG Strike, what's been going on with the comic book movie genre and review the latest Martin Scorsese film, "Killers of the Flower Moon". All that, including an in depth look into discussions of the trailers Furiosa, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Madame Web!

The 22nd Episode of To Cinema with Love is now live! On this episode, the boys (Alec, Jamal and Jonathan) take a look into what's going on over with the SAG strike after the WGA's victory, discuss the production troubles of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and ponder if A24s shift into franchise films is a good or bad idea. They also share some thoughts on their experience with AGBOs 48 hour short film contest and reveal what it's really like making a 3 minute film on a deadline. All of that along with reviews for the latest movie trailers and a review of David Finchers 1995 classic, Se7en! Recorded on October 15th 2023

On the latest episode of To Cinema with Love! The boys gather around their mics and talk about the buzz surrounding the films premiering at this years Toronto International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival and Telluride! Which peaks are interests and will come out on top by the end of the year? Along with that, the boys talk about what's going on with the strike, criticize the decision to delay Dune Part 2 and dare ask the question every film fan has been pondering, is Quentin Tarantino's 10th film his actual final movie?? Find out our answer now on To Cinema with Love! Recorded on September 10th

The boys are back in town! Jamal, Alec and Jonathan return for season 2 of the Pod to talk about what they have been watching since they last saw each other, talk about controversy surrounding the new Snow White remake from Disney and discuss what effect the success of Barbenheimer will have on the Industry. Along with those hot button topics, Alec plays host to a movie trivia show that sees Jonathan and Jamal battle it out for the power to vetos the others movie suggestion in the next episode. All that and a bag of movie/trailer reviews in the Season 2 premiere of To Cinema With Love!

The season finale of To Cinema with Love is HERE! Today the boys talk about the cultural phenomenon that is “Barbenheimer” with a review by Alec of both Greta Gerwigs “Barbie” and Christopher Nolans “Oppenheimer”, do they make for a better double feature than expected? Along with that, the boys tackle the SAG-AFTRA Strike, the new cast members of Superman: Legacy, discuss if Timothee Chalamet is the right actor to play Willy Wonka and talk about surprise box office of “Sound of Freedom”. Be sure to tune in to the hilarious and insightful season finale of the best movie podcast in the Bay Area!

On todays Episode of To Cinema With Love, the boys do something different and take a stab at writing a screenplay during the pod! Along with that they discuss The Flash and what the films box office shortcomings coulld mean for the future of Warner Bros., give their thoughts on the controversial HBO series, "The Idol" and review Jonathans suggestion for the Pod, "Vengeance". Sit back, relax and listen to the hilarity behind the screenwriting process! Recorded on June 23rd, 2023

On this special new Episode of the pod, the boys have a chat with the multi-talented actress, Abby Tozer, discussing topics such as her methods when approaching auditions, the impending SAG strike, her time on Alec's short film ‘Goin' Up' and if Luigi is truly the greatest underdog of our time. Along with that, the gang go over the results of the Cannes Film Festival, who is in contention for the role of Superman and review the A24 film, Aftersun. All that and more in episode 17 of To Cinema With Love! Recorded on May 30th, 2023

On todays episode of To Cinema With Love, the boys talk about the current Writers Strike that is putting Hollywood productions on hold, dive deep into what went down at this years cinemacon and recap Alec's big premiere for his latest short film, "Goin' Up". All that and more including reviews of Evil Dead Rise, Locke and Air!

On this episode of To Cinema With Love, the boys are blindsided by sudden drastic changes made to HBO Max along with the announcements they've made, they recap everything that happened at the major movies announced at Star Wars Celebration and review The Super Mario Bros Movie! After that, they discuss their views on remakes/reboots in the film industry and if they are necessary. Did Jamal watch Dungeons and Dragons? Find out on episode 15 onto To Cinema With Love!

On Episode 14 of the To Cinema With Love Podcast, your favorite film loving boys recap this years Oscars, deep dive into the what's going on over in the world of Comic Book Movies with Marvel and DC's behind the scenes drama, discuss the seriouis allegations against Jonathan Majors and review the number one movie in the world, John Wick Chapter 4. All that and more, sit back, relax and listen to the boys babble! Recorded on March 27th.

On this episode of To Cinema With Love, the boys make their semi final predictions for who will take home the gold for this years Oscars before their livestream, discuss the future of the MCU after the disappointment of Ant-Man 3, deep dive into the controversy behind the upcoming HBO series "The Idol" and many, many other hot topics! Want to know why the episode it titled the way it is? GO LISTEN NOW!! Recorded on March 5th.

Your favorite film talking boys talk about the official nominees for this years Oscars and the controversy that sparked from it, give tribute to a titan of acting, take a deep dive into James Gunn's future slate for the DC Universe, discuss their biggest cinema pet peeves and look at Jamal in shock when he has no idea who John Williams is! Sit back, relax and let the love flow through you. Recorded on February 20th