Cine Vibes

We have made it to the end folks...that is the end of season 2 of Cine Vibes! It has been a great season full of movie drafts, reviews & awesome guests who are making big moves in the film industry! This is certainly true for our last guest this season, Kevin Johnson! A series recurring guest star on one of the most watched Netflix shows, Ozark, Kevin Johnson sat down with us to discuss his time doing theater in college through his most recent work on the last season of Ozark which is currently still filming. He drops nuggets of advice and our infamous top notch content left and right on this episode for those aspiring actors out there!

So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Kevin Johnson!

Follow Kevin on Twitter: @Kevin_L_Johnson

Follow Kevin on Instagram: @thekevinljohnson

Recent Narrative Work: Sam Dermody - "Ozark" is a Emmy award winning Netflix series. Lem Keagan - "Blue Ridge" is a feature film available to rent on Amazon Prime. Stay tuned into his Twitter & Instagram for updates on any future film or tv series projects!

Episode Marks:

Introduction of Kevin Johnson (00:57)

In the News (04:04)

College Days & Stage Plays (05:02)

Transitioning from Theater (15:47)

Being a Working Actor (25:47)

Writing is Hard & Bending the Script to Your Will (30:28)

Being a Part of Ozark (41:11)

Beyond Ozark & a 20 Piece Nugget (55:36)

Advice to Others Wanting to Pursue Acting (01:08:48)

What Kevin Has Been Watching & How to Contact Him (01:11:42)

Closing Remarks & Contacting Us (01:16:46)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

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Often successful "blockbuster" type films receive sequels, most of which were not originally intended to have sequels. This leads to the classic money grab follow up film that falls below all expectations. Given that John Krasinski (Write/Director of Part I) never intended to make another film, the setup was being molded for a dud of a film. However, in our humble opinion (& based on excellent RT scores), Part II rocks! It meets expectations and avoids the massive pit that consumes most sequels. We chat about the new elements we are introduced to from this dystopian world where silence is the difference between life and death.

So without further delay, enjoy our review of A Quiet Place Part II!

Note: This episode includes spoilers. If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait.

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Episode Marks:

Welcome & Introduction of the Film (00:57)

Introducing the Film(01:43)

Hot Takes (02:46)

In The News (13:12)

More Answers But Also More Questions(14:07)

Sound Design at it's Best (15:38)

The Best & Worst Moments (19:53)

What's New in Part II (24:12)

Closing Remarks & Rating (32:48)

Contact Us (41:10)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

The fantasy movie draft is back! The year is 2004. We are joined by our pals Gavin & Graeme to bring you our top picks in film from that year. This was a year with too many movies to pick from but not enough slots to stack them.

The rules are simple, select films from the draft year in question for 6 categories. The goal? Stack our picks in such a way that you, our faithful listeners, vote our list as superior to the other guys! Enjoy another episode in this series and be sure to vote for the person with the best lineup for the year 2004 in the comments below & poll on our Instagram!

Follow the Draft Squad on Instagram

Gavin: @harwhit

Graeme: @ghar311

Ken: @_kenjackson_

Trey: @trey.riley.iii

Episode Marks:

Introductions (00:55)

In the News (01:46)

Round 1 (02:42)

Round 2 (11:02)

Round 3 (18:35)

Round 4 (29:01)

Round 5 (37:03)

Round 6 (44:48)

Summary of Picks & Honorable Mentions (51:15)

Closing Remarks (01:01:16)

Contact Us (01:01:48)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

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Our guest today has one heck of a story of how she came to be an editor working in the film industry that includes spiders, eels & New Zealand! We got to sit down with Melissa Salpietra and talk about her process for working on narrative projects & making a living as an editor in the commercial world. She also teaches us about the 3 important components she analyzes before accepting any new project!

So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Melissa Salpietra!

Follow Melissa on Facebook & Check out her website: https://melissasalpietra.wixsite.com/mysite

Recent Narrative Work: Editor - "Writer's Block" is a short film well into it's festival run. Editor - "Manhood" is also well into it's festival run. Stay tuned into her Facebook & website for updates on any future film projects!

Episode Marks:

Welcome (00:45)

Spiders, Eels & Deep Sea Diving (01:56)

In the News (07:37)

Focusing on Being an Editor (08:34)

Working on Narrative Projects (09:58)

Being the First Audience Member (16:20)

Creative Problem Solving & Not Being Precious in the Edit (20:20)

Being a Female Editor & Focusing on Story (28:29)

Does it Matter What You Edit in? (35:17)

Money, People or Story (41:03)

Advice to Others Wanting to Pursue Filmmaking (46:11)

What Melissa Has Been Watching & How to Contact Her (50:32)

Closing Remarks & Contacting Us (55:28)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

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Netflix has a trend of making high budget action films (Extraction, 6 Underground, etc.) and it raised the question for us...why? Well, the answer is simple, people are watching them! In fact of the top 10 Netflix openings as of May 2021, over half are action films. The film we reviewed today breaks into that top 10, tied for 9th, Army of the Dead. Unfortunately, that is the only top 10 this Zack Snyder (300, Man of Steel, Justice League) film will be getting into in our opinion. Around every corner this film has plot holes, pacing issues, poor writing and the list goes on. There is a bright spot however, the ensemble cast led by Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy, Blade Runner 2049) does the best with the script they have and do at times provide performances that are worth watching. There is also a really cool technical achievement that you can find out more about by listening to the episode!

So without further delay, enjoy our review of our worst rated movie yet, Army of the Dead!

Note: This episode includes spoilers (though we feel the movie was spoiled in the writing room). If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait.

Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes

Episode Marks:

Welcome & Introduction of the Film (00:57)

Worst Reviewed Film in Cine Vibes History (02:39)

In The News (06:43)

The Characters(07:52)

The Direction (13:36)

The Reasons You Should Not Watch This Movie (16:58)

Zack Snyder's Free Reign & Netflix Action Movies (28:03)

Closing Remarks & Rating (32:01)

Contact Us (37:58)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

Our guest today is no stranger to the Cine Vibes gang; having worked together on several projects to date with Trey & Ken. He has charted his course in the film industry this far through the camera department, where he works primarily as first assistant camera (1AC). From commercial work to narrative films, Jeff has been on a variety of sets and worked at a number of different production levels. We chat with him about his goals in the camera department, making a career out of 1ACing & how much the people on set matter to not just the quality of the project, but also to the quality of life while working in the film industry.

So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Jeff Pollina!

Follow Jeff on Instagram: @jeff_pollina

Recent Work: 1AC - "Time After Time" is a short film just beginning it's festival run. 1AC - "LIV" is a short film available now to watch on Vimeo & making a festival run. PA - "Sylvan Esso: Ferris Wheel" music video. Stay tuned into his Instagram page for updates on any future film projects!

Episode Marks:

Welcome (00:57)

Introducing Jeff & 1ACing (02:10)

On Set Experience (12:35)

In the News (13:51)

Interest in Filmmaking & Putting Yourself Out There (14:58)

Finding Your Path in the Industry (25:33)

Picking Projects & the People (29:44)

Working on Features & Variability of Projects (37:51)

Advice to Others Wanting to Pursue Filmmaking (43:43)

What Jeff Been Watching & How to Contact Him (46:12)

Closing Remarks & Contacting Us (54:59)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

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Some movies are made for sheer entertainment value, others for warming hearts and then there is Judas and the Black Messiah. A film meant to inform. This movie delivers a stellar ensemble cast led by Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Queen & Slim) as young Black Panthers party leader, Fred Hampton, and LaKeith Stanfield (Sorry to Bother You, Knives Out) as FBI informant, Bill O'Neal. As the runtime ticks, the tension and stakes increase among the characters as there can be only one way this ends...preventing the rise of a "messiah".

So without further delay, enjoy our review of Academy Award winning film, Judas and the Black Messiah!

Note: This episode includes spoilers. If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait.

Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes

Episode Marks:

Welcome (00:57)

What we Have Been Watching (01:30)

Introducing the Film (12:33)

In The News (18:40)

Shaka King & Directing Two Leads?(19:38)

The Ensemble & High Stakes Characters (27:06)

You Can't Trust Anyone (33:50)

Music That Compliments the Emotions of the Story (37:25)

Cinematography & The Power of Experience (42:21)

Closing Remarks & Rating (49:14)

Contact Us (55:44)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

The fantasy movie draft is back! The year is 2003. We are joined by our pals Gavin & Graeme to bring you our top picks in film from that year. What a brutal year for movie picks.

The rules are simple, select films from the draft year in question for 6 categories. The goal? Stack our picks in such a way that you, our faithful listeners, vote our list as superior to the other guys! Enjoy another episode in this series and be sure to vote for the person with the best lineup for the year 2003 in the comments below & poll on our Instagram!

Follow the Draft Squad on Instagram

Gavin: @harwhit

Graeme: @ghar311

Ken: @_kenjackson_

Trey: @trey.riley.iii

Episode Marks:

Introductions (00:53)

Round 1 (01:57)

Round 2 (08:54)

In the News (15:43)

Round 3 (16:27)

Round 4 (24:56)

Round 5 (34:38)

Round 6 (45:52)

Summary of Picks & Honorable Mentions (56:44)

Closing Remarks (01:04:51)

Contact Us (01:05:28)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes

Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Our guest today began his career in acting at the age of 7, when he caught the bug from a part in a traveling theatre company's rendition of The Little Mermaid. He has been acting & writing ever since, recently expanding that arsenal to directing as well. He is dedicated to his craft and refining himself with each project he works on; something we at Cine Vibes are all about! We sat down with our good buddy Brice Heller, to chat about his recent role in the feature film "ICON" as well as his triple threat outing with the short film "Bags", which he wrote, directed & starred in.

So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Brice Heller!

Follow Brice on Instagram: @oh_heller_no

Recent Work: "ICON" is currently on a film festival run. "Bags" is available now to watch on YouTube. Stay tuned into his Instagram page for updates on the June 4th film release Brice is a part of and any future film projects!

Episode Marks:

Introduction of Brice (00:57)

The Origin Story (02:51)

In the News (12:42)

Becoming the Character (13:33)

Atypical Story Ideas & Writing (19:55)

Fake it Til You Make it & Working on ICON (28:30)

Being There For the Right Reasons (36:56)

Creating Bags (39:18)

What Kind of Stories Do You Want to Tell? (46:13)

What Has Brice Been Watching? (50:43)

How to Reach Brice (53:16)

Contact Us (55:50)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

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From the moment this film opens, you know things are about to be different than you have ever seen before. This directorial debut from Emerald Fennell, starring Carey Mulligan (Drive, The Great Gatsby) delivers nonstop twists and emotional tension that is almost as hard to predict as it is to catch your breath. Oh and this film has a huge twist or three. Buckle up for the roller coaster ride that awaits with this movie.

So without further delay, enjoy our review of Academy Award winning best original screenplay, Promising Young Woman!

Note: This episode includes spoilers. If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait.

Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes

Episode Marks:

Welcome & Introducing the Film (00:54)

What we Have Been Watching (01:49)

What an Ending (11:57)

In The News (14:29)

The Film is Not What You May Expect (15:49)

A Promising Young Woman (22:49)

Using the Camera to Push the Theme (32:54)

Emerald Fennell - Directorial Debut (35:29)

Stylized Niche Take on an Important Issue (37:28)

Closing Remarks & Rating (42:13)

Contact Us (54:31)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt