Cinema Drive

James Earl Jones has ended his legendary life and career, but not his legacy. Jason and Ryan celebrate and reflect on the impact of a gentleman, a talent, and a wonderful human being.

The Deep Question: What's a movie quote you would've loved to hear from James Earl Jones?


This Week's Features:
Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Coming to America (1988)
Coming 2 America (2021)
Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Field of Dreams (1989)
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
The Lion King (1994)
The Lion King (2019)
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994)
Patriot Games (1992)
The Sandlot (1993)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

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These are the voyages of the podcast Cinema Drive.

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Westerns breathed a second life in the 90s, and Cinema Drive rides off into the sunset this episode with Tombstone (1993) and Maverick (1994). Kurt Russell and Mel Gibson make us believers in the magic of the western with these two extremely quotable films.

The Deep Question: Who would be a better talk show host: Dwayne Johnson or Arnold Schwarzenegger?


This Week's Features:
Maverick (1994)
Tombstone (1993)

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Raleigh, North Carolina finally just HAD to check out Streets of Fire (1984) and share their thoughts.

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Return to the hallowed Hall of Unremembered Cinema! These flicks feature fun, memorable, and even bizarre characters, and a couple of zany plots that defy genre. Tune in for a few films that you have to revisit!

The Deep Question: What's a book on film you love?


This Week's Features:
A Knight's Tale (2001)
The Italian Job (2003)
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

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PhilZ sings praises for the new level that modern "kids" movies get to.

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It's summer and it's time for some pulp fiction flicks! These two are ideal for your Friday night double feature and will leave you entertained and on the edge of your seat.

The Deep Question: A group of boomers ask you for a lesser-known action recommendation. What do you show them?


This Week's Features:
The Babysitter (2017)
Summer of 84 (2018)

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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are unstoppable.

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It's time to relive those immortal moments that define your summer - maybe even your life - in these terrific films. The summer vibes are strong with both, the characters are well-written, the comedy and drama are equally balanced, and the audience? More than satisfied.

The Deep Question: A group of Gen Zers ask you for a lesser-known drama recommendation. What do you show them?


This Week's Features:
Snack Shack (2024)
The Way Way Back (2013)

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Jason's and Ryan's takes on a couple of recent flicks.

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