Cinema Gush

Season 2, Episode 1 is here! 

Now I may be biased but I think we're are starting with a good one Doctor Sleep: Director's Cut. That's right, the 2019 sequel to the Shining, directed by Mike Flanagan and based on the novel by Steven King (duh). 

Yes it's scary. No doubt about it. But it is also a deeply inspiring movie. One that if you give it a shot, I'm sure it will become one of your favorites.

Also, make sure to watch this interview with Steven King and Mike Flanagan. It's a great primer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxT6jSJmNi0

Welcome back everyone! It's only been a few months but the world is a very different place than it was when we were with you last. People are going back to the office. People are hugging again! It's wonderful! 

Cinema Gush is back too and we are so excited to give your ears a hug! We're easing into things here. No guest today, no movie gush itself. Rather we wanted to take a moment to talk about the industry in general. It's been a big year and no industry has been left untouched. Movies are no exception. 

Some topics we hit on:

-The Hitman's Bodyguard's Wife is a thing. But how?

-Amazon acquired MGM.

-Chekhov and his many guns.

-Some trailers.

-Post-apocalyptical pandemic movie viewing and the pleasures of seeing a film with an audience of other people.

-MCU TV conspiracy theories.

-Behind the scenes planning that absolutely did not need to be recorded and you didn't need to hear and dates that we didn't hit!

Happy to have you guys back. We have a great season ahead. We're dropping on Friday's this year so pop us in your ear at the end of your work week and enjoy some movie times with Cinema Gush. 

Enjoy your weekend and we'll see you next week where Brendon will gush about a movie you probably didn't see but absolutely should. It's the sequel to the Shining: Dr. Sleep. 

We did it! The season one finale is here. But don't worry, it doesn't end on a cliff hanger and you won't have to wait with baited breath to see if we'll be renewed by the studio. We will be back soon. And we can't wait.

In this episode we reflect on the first season. This little podcast of ours started because we wanted some more positivity in our world and we missed going to the movies. But, it was everyone who listened and commented that kept us going. You have all been so supportive and we really appreciate it.

See you soon with some great flicks and some gushing commentary.

Also, those toys Brendon talked about (nerd): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Iq9yZ3-hCYolZgxff3hyS2rluEGTS2n/view?usp=sharing

Also, that song Nic talked about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVScQyuuu6A

It's here! Our semi-season-finale! And we picked a great one to go out on. Matt Okapal is here to talk about Jojo Rabbit directed by Taika Waititi. Maybe you've heard of him? He's the guy who has directed *check's notes* everything good everywhere. So when he decides to direct a dramatic comedy about a little boy who has Hitler as an imaginary friend, you don't ask questions. You watch it immediately. 

So join us as we wrap up our season with the funniest movie and the saddest movie we've done yet. And join us next week for a true season finale wrap up episode. 

And don't worry, we aren't going anywhere. We already have some great movies lined up for Season 2! Thank you for all the listens and support and enthusiasm you've given us this year. Love y'all!

Shhh! Be vewy vewy quiet… It’s a new episode of Cinema Gush! Episode 12 features David Martin Lins, author and speaker as he talks about one of his all time favorite films A Quiet Place. For as serious as this movie is, Nic laughed more in this episode than probably any other. You can find out more about David and his debut novel “Skull Valley” at

(site is currently under construction, but when it’s finished, we’ll post again 😀 ) Thanks again for coming on David! Have a great week everyone!

I'm just gonna say what I'm feeling: If you've enjoyed any part of our podcast this year, you will love this episode. Today we are joined by all around renaissance man Tom Provost. Tom is a director, writer, producer, professor of film, and all around treasure trove of movie insights.

Today he joins us to talk about The China Syndrome. This 1979 journalism drama is about a fictionalized cover-up at a nuclear power plant. It's dynamite. I would say that is the topic of today's podcast but that would short change it. This is a cinematic deep dive and we can't wait for you to hear it.

Also, please consider joining Cinema Gush and donating to Tom’s charity at https://www.bagsandgrace.com/

Links below to everything mentioned. Enjoy!

See Tom's work and consider signing up for his Masterclass at www.cinemalanguage.org and check out his movie The Presence!

Watch China Syndrome here: Amazon

Movies the Professor recommended that we should all check out!

• Red Rock West

TV show recommendations:

• Normal People

Brendon’s recommendations:

• Cool as Ice

Nic's recommendations:

• Terry Rossio's Blog on Godzilla 1998: The One Hundred Million Dollar Mistake

Today we are joined by actress, director, writer, and future pilot Lydia Kapp to discuss the 1963 gem of a film: Lilies of the Field. This movie was directed by Ralph Nelson and features an Academy Award winning performance from Sidney Poitier. 

I tell ya, it's so good. You couldn't find a better way to spend an evening than watching this simple, beautiful, feel-good movie. They don't make movies like this anymore.

So take a load off, come chill out with us, talk some movies, and do a little gushing. You've earned it.

Love y'all!

Hey people! Today we have something a little different for you. It's another Hot Takes episode! Today we talk are talking about a variety of movie stories that have been popping up in the news and sharing our thoughts.

There is a lot of Disney talk (the new Cruella de Vil trailer, Wanda Vision, Rian Johnson's Star Wars Trilogy, and the closure of Blue Sky Studios), some talk about the upcoming Snyder cut of Justice League, a dabbling of Blade Runner, and finally the recently announced Redwall series by one of our favorite people Patrick McHale (have we mentioned Over the Garden Wall before? It's very good).

It was a good chat and we had a lot of fun with it. We are thinking about doing these more often so let us know what you think!

And--to be a total shill--LIKE! SUBSCRIBE! TELL YOUR FRIENDS! 

Today we are joined by Seth Coulter to discuss...um...the Incredibles.

Common. You don't need me to pitch you on this one. It's a perfect movie. You know it is. I know it is. We all know it is. The director is Brad Bird; a man I'd follow to hell and back again. 

So lets gush. Lets do it. You can't resist. CINEMA GUSH.

Also, be sure to check out Seth's children's book available now on Amazon: Blue Penguin Pengo: A Christmas Adventure

Today we are joined by children's author and long-time friend, Joe Kohn to talk about beautiful, subdued, funny, magical, little movie starring...Will Ferrell? That can't be right.

Yeah! It is! Will Ferrell gives a surprisingly touching and heartfelt performance and we're here to gush all about it.

So pour yourself a cup of coffee, settle in, and enjoy some time with your friends at Gush.

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