This week on CineMAINEia Mike, Nick Derek sit down with Visual Effects Editor Derek Drouin.  The guys discuss how persistence and and starting over can lead to what you love, the daily challenges of a Hollywood VFX editor, and the evolution of a film over time.

See Derek's credits on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2912724/ and follow Derek on Instagram @ddrouin1

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This week on CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions Derek chats with the founder of Memory Lane TV, a video steaming platform designed to support individuals living with Dementia and Alzheimer's and their caregivers founded here in Maine.

Alban Maino is a Franco-American filmmaker based in Portland, Maine, and the founder of Memory Lane TV—an evidence-informed streaming platform designed specifically for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Often described as “the Netflix of dementia care,” Memory Lane TV is built as a therapeutic, calming alternative to regular television, helping reduce agitation and support meaningful engagement for both families and caregivers. Learn more at https://watchmemorylane.com

In 2026, Alban and the Memory Lane Foundation are launching a philanthropic challenge to make Memory Lane TV a true public good—free and accessible for care communities and families nationwide. Details and ways to support are available at https://memorylanefoundation.org

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This week on CineMAINEia Derek, Mike and Nick are joined by special "Reacher Correspondent", Derek's Dad, Noel Brown to discuss the 3rd season of the Amazon series Reacher, starring Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Sonya Cassidy, Johnny Berchtold, Roberto Montesinos, Olivier Richters, Brian Tee, and Anthony Michael Hall.  Based on Lee Child's Jack Reacher novel "Persuader", Season 3 is set in fictional Abbottsville, Maine, somewhere on the Maine coast.

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CineMAINEia is back and Derek chats with filmmaker and owner of Ramshackle Studios Sam Workman.  The boys talk about the genesis of Ramshackle Studio, Dungeons & Dragons podcasts, and how ADHD plays a role in Sam's artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors.

Visit https://www.ramshacklestudios.net/contact-us and follow Sam on Instagram @samshackle

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It's the final episode of 2025. Mike, Nick and Derek discuss the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger 1-linerpalooza "The Running Man", co-starring Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, and Richard Dawson.  The boys talk the 80's vision of the future, the show-within-a-movie genera, and Richard Dawson's departure from his 70's persona.  This episode is forwarded by some thoughts on Rob Reiner.

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This week on CineMAINEia Derek chats with brothers Zach and Brandon White, filmmakers and creators of Greenwitch, a sci-fi horror anthology series on YouTube  ⁨@greenwitchtvseries⁩  . The guys talk about early inspirations, John Carpenter, and the key components of successful storytelling.

On Instagram, follow Zach @zachtalksmovies, Brandon @_brandonbwhite, and Greenwitch @greenwitch_series.

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It's Christmas this week on CineMAINEia, and Derek, Mike, and Nick discuss the 2005 Hallmark-style movie, "The 12 Dogs of Christmas", starring Jordan-Claire Green, Susan Wood, Richard Riehle, and Mindy Sterling.  The boys talk about their favorite Christmas movies, expectations of Christmas movies, and start a new segment called "Voices of ME", where CineMAINEia features a song from a Maine musical artist.

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On this episode of CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions, Derek talks with Producer, Filmmaker, and Radio DJ Ryan Von Ghoulsworth. Derek and Ryan discuss Ryan's journey from sketch comedy to film production to curating lost gems from deep within the Maine music scene. Learn how Mutants of the East, Ryan's radio show on WMPG and record label were born and hear a track from an upcoming vinyl release at the end of the episode.

Hear Mutants of the East live Wednesdays at 11:30 on 90.9FM WMPG and visit https://www.mutantsoftheeast.com/. Follow Mutants of the East on Instagram @mutants.of.the.east.

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This week on CineMAINEia it's round two and the epic conclusion of our TV sitcom tournament.  The winners from round one face off, and two newcomers enter the wildcard bracket.  The tournament culminates in a 3-way final. Can you guess which sitcom will come out on top?

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This week on CineMAINEia, Mike, Nick, and Derek discuss round one of our TV Sitcom Tournament. We're pitting classic sitcoms head-to-head, with each contestant having some mention of Maine. From Senator Snowe, to Sugarloaf, to Crabapple Cove. Which 4 do will be moving on to round two?

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