Cinema Drive

Cinema Drive

By Jason West & Ryan TirenTV & Film
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Cinema Drive episodes

  • 307. Intriguing Insanity: Ridiculous Movie Premises

    Take a walk down movie memory lane with Cinema Drive - wait, what's that weird alleyway off to the side?! Oh, it's all the bizarrely-premised films of our childhood! Jason and Ryan sit back and flip through some of the weirdest movies that left their mark on pop culture in the 80s and 90s.

    The Deep Question: What is a movie that you regret buying on blu-ray now that it's coming out on 4K?


    This Week's Features:
    Beetlejuice (1988)
    Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Blank Check (1994)
    Blind Fury (1989)
    Labyrinth (1986)
    Mannequin (1987)
    Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
    Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
    Space Jam (1996)
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
    Teen Wolf (1985)
    Weekend at Bernie’s (1989)
    Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

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    48 min
  • 306. Changing Lives: Groundhog Day (1993) and About Time (2013)

    A Cinema Drive episode years in the making! Jason and Ryan always loved the idea of spotlighting films that changed their perspective on life, and have finally realized which movies deserve that honor. More than just high concept rom-coms, these stories present a fascinating and breathtaking view on living your life to the fullest - and what that actually means.

    The Deep Question: What's a movie that made you want to travel the world?


    This Week's Features:
    About Time (2013)
    Groundhog Day (1993)

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    45 min
  • 305. Can't Believe Your Eyes: Take Shelter (2011) and Rear Window (1954)

    Psychological thrillers come in all shapes and sizes, and these two movies share the intimate uncertainty that tortures you in your own home. What do you do when you can't trust what's right in front of you? How do you sell that fear in a film? Alfred Hitchcock and Jeff Nichols sell this concept for Jason and Ryan...and you're next.

    The Deep Question: Who would you rather be your father figure: Tony Stark or Mr. Miyagi?


    This Week's Features:
    Rear Window (1954)
    Take Shelter (2011)

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    53 min
  • 304. War and People: Five Graves to Cairo (1943) and Casablanca (1942)
    These two films observe the drama of World War II through a bottlenecked perspective of a remote location, where desperate people are forced to make desperate decisions. Join Jason and Ryan on another exploration into the power of moviemaking, and the truths that resonate from these stories.

    The Deep Question: What is a movie on your mind?


    This Week's Features:
    Casablanca (1942)
    Death to Smoochy (2002)
    Five Graves to Cairo (1943)
    Rocky (1976)

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    51 min
  • 303. An Abandonment of Form: MCU Phase Four
    It's been years since the Infinity Saga wrapped up a satisfying arc for the MCU, but Kevin Feige has taken a different tactic in Phase Four of the franchise. With this latest batch of films tied up, Jason and Ryan examine all the loose ends that remain...in the most disconnected era of Marvel yet.

    The Deep Question: What is your pitch for Terminator 3?


    This Week's Features:
    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
    Black Widow (2021)
    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
    Eternals (2021)
    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
    Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
    Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

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    53 min
  • 302. The Business of Living: Local Hero (1983)
    Did this 1983 gem sneak by you? Your hosts come at this small dramedy with old eyes and new - a beloved classic for Jason, Ryan's finally getting into the little wonders and big emotions of this delightful film. Come along for a journey into the magic of Local Hero - and discover what magic may be waiting for you around the corner.

    The Deep Question: What is a film you're highly anticipating in 2023?


    This Week's Features:
    Local Hero (1983)

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    46 min

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Cinema Drive is fueled by the films that spark in our souls. Our passion is exploring the power of film to engage, to transcend, and to endure. Each week, Ryan and Jason dig beneath the surface…