Cinema Bums

The Cinema Bums are joined by Irene Polk to start their new miniseries covering all of the films written by Jordan Peele! They kick things off with the Key and Peele action comedy Keanu in this cat-tastic episode. The trio discusses Jordan's improv history, the hints of horror in his comedy writing, and talk a surprising amount about Jurassic Park. Tune in to hear Wade reveal this movie's unexpected Grand Theft Auto connection, Emmet ask how hard it can really be to do a wall jump, and Irene argue why cats are better than dogs. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Zane Hollomon for their first-ever April Special! They discuss the 2019 Clint Eastwood film Richard Jewell and it's 2020 Kenneth-Branagh-directed sequel Artemis Fowl. They are here for one reason and one reason only: to #RememberTheName. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums have now finished their miniseries on Greta Gerwig! Listen in to hear their rankings of her films and final thoughts on the series overall. Stay tuned until the end to hear a particularly intense piece of listener feedback and the reveal of their next miniseries. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Adam Hobbs to discuss Greta Gerwig's radical adaptation of the 1869 classic Louisa May Alcott novel Little Women! The Little Men dive in deep on the Bhaer issue, Emma Watson's post-Harry-Potter career, and how making a cast of your foot actually works. They also take a Buzzfeed quiz revealing which Little Woman they each are. Tune in to hear Wade complain about STARZ, Emmet profess his love in Everyday Chalamet, and Adam end the podcast with a special message just for Meryl Streep. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Anterior Leverett to discuss Greta Gerwig's classic Lady Bird! The trio discusses mother/daughter relationships, as well as debating the need for likeable characters, sharing their experiences with Peter Hedges, and finally, at long last, getting to Everyday Chalamet. Tune in to hear Wade test his knowledge of famous mother/daughter actors in a fun quiz, Emmet jump on the opportunity to diss Boyhood once again, and Anterior let loose about slow dance songs at school dances. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kurt Uskar and Oscar Meyers to discuss the 2021 Academy Award nominations! Listen in to hear their analysis and predictions, along with rage about Trolls World Tour being snubbed for Best Picture and a surprise cameo from Treason to explain My Octopus Teacher. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Jenna Thiel to crown Mistress America! The trio discusses Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's second writing collaboration, a full-on comedy about being a freshman in college and navigating a new older sister relationship. Listen in to hear Emmet explain the history of Taxi Driver Medallions, Wade lead a thrilling game about the pageant history of Miss America, and Jenna, in a shocking turn, rescind her own MVP pick. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Chisom Awachie to discuss Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's first collaboration, Frances Ha! This film is all about being an artist struggling to make it in your late twenties, something none of our trio can relate to at all. They also discuss Adam Driver, Tyler Perry, and whether every cat needs a cat buddy. Tune in to hear Emmet take issue with the Manic Pixie Dream Girl, Wade ponder what it is like to date someone rich, and Chisom describe her constant second hand embarrassment on Frances's behalf. The virtually-recorded audio may sound strange at the beginning, but give it a few moments for your ears to adjust and we'll be off to the races. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Ashlyn Uribe to break down Greta Gerwig's final mumblecore film: Nights and Weekends! The trio discuss long-distance relationships and reconnecting with your exes in this fun chat. They also dive deep into some refreshments, as you can hear from the ice cubes clattering in the background of the entire episode. We sincerely apologize for that. Something about watching this movie just made us thirsty. Tune in to hear Emmet sing the Naked Brothers Band, Wade get all of his MVP picks stolen from him, and Ashlyn play a thrilling game of "Greta Gerwig or Greta Thunberg?" Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kate Evans to take the stairs and begin their new miniseries on the films of Greta Gerwig!  While discussing her screenplay debut, they break down Gerwig's personal history and her involvement in this strange genre of mumblecore films.  Listen in to hear Wade unearth a mysterious old website in an effort to make some sense of this film, Emmet lead us in a rousing game of "Mumblecore or Mumblerap," and Kate predict her own reactions to the movie before even watching it.  They also all rag on Paul.  It's a bright new start to a bright new miniseries - thank you for listening, and please enjoy.