CineNation

"Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?" For Episode 422, Brandon is joined by returning guest and talented singer-songwriter Valerie Broussard to dive into Robert Eggers's debut feature film, THE WITCH. Listen as they discuss Eggers's early upbringing, his first few short films, how they financed the film, which family film director became a mentor to Robert Eggers, how the movie became a breakout role for Anya Taylor-Joy, how they created authentic sets and costumes, which animal was a nightmare on set, why the film turned off some moviegoers upon its release, and much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Talking Supernatural and Häxan (00:00:10) Introducing Valerie Broussard (00:10:04) Recap of the Witches Genre (00:12:00) Intro to The Witch (00:16:13) How The Witch Got to Production (00:24:21) Favorite Scenes (00:47:16) On Set Life - (01:16:03) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:29:33) What Worked and What Didn't (01:40:18) Film Facts (01:46:44) Awards (01:47:44) Final Questions on the Movie (01:55:33) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:02:33) Check out Valerie Broussard's new EP A LITTLE MORE WICKED, now available on all streaming platforms! Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"It's just a bunch of hocus pocus." For Episode 421, Thomas and Brandon kick off Halloween season and CineNation's Witch series with a millennial classic: HOCUS POCUS. Listen as they discuss how the script was in development at Disney for almost a decade before it moved to production, which future Oscar winner auditioned for the movie, why the Walt Disney Company wanted to invest in more scary movies, what blockbuster superhero movie made them retool the entire film, how Bette Midler changed the trajectory of the film, why critics hated the movie upon release, why it has gained a following over time, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Talking Midnight Mass and Mike Flanagan (00:00:10) Intro of the Witches Genre (00:10:02) Intro to Hocus Pocus (00:16:06) How Hocus Pocus Got to Production (00:23:12) Favorite Scenes (00:41:49) On Set Life - (01:13:30) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:20:47) What Worked and What Didn't (01:31:01) Film Facts (01:37:00) Awards (01:39:55) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:28) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:47:18) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"On any given Sunday, you're gonna win, or you're gonna lose." For Episode 420, Brandon and Thomas finish off CineNation's main series on football movies with Oliver Stone's football epic, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY. Listen as they discuss how Stone combined multiple scripts into one for this movie, why Al Pacino chose to star in the movie, which rapper was almost cast in the role that went to Jamie Foxx, why the NFL backed out of the movie, which actors got into an altercation on set, how Lawrence Taylor was plucked from rehab to be in the film, how long the original cut was, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Horror Season is Upon Us (00:00:10) Recap of the Football Genre (00:09:04) Intro to Any Given Sunday (00:14:04) How Any Given Sunday Got to Production (00:20:34) Favorite Scenes (00:39:13) On Set Life - (01:18:30) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:26:43) What Worked and What Didn't (01:33:40) Film Facts (01:37:14) Awards (01:38:21) Final Questions on the Movie (01:43:20) Final Questions on the Genre (01:47:46) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:53:07) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Show me the money!" For Episode 419, Brandon is joined by Ryan Hurley to continue CineNation's Football series with JERRY MAGUIRE. While Tom Cruise is on the press tour for DIGGER, we're hear to talk about his earlier prestige film that landed him his second Oscar nomination. Listen as Brandon and Ryan discuss Cameron Crowe's inspiration for the film, his unique relationships with filmmakers James L. Brooks and Billy Wilder, which other A-List star was originally going to star in the film, the struggles of casting the supporting roles in the film, how Tom Cruise led by example on set, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Football is Back (00:00:10) Introducing Ryan Hurley (00:07:27) Recap of the Football Genre (00:09:28) Intro to Jerry Maguire (00:14:24) How Jerry Maguire Got to Production (00:24:06) Favorite Scenes (00:54:50) On Set Life - (01:33:11) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:42:20) What Worked and What Didn't (01:47:21) Film Facts (01:53:13) Awards (01:55:42) Final Questions on the Movie (01:59:36) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:04:02) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"You make sure they remember, forever, the night they played the Titans!" For Episode 418, Brandon and Thomas continue their Football series with the millennial classic, REMEMBER THE TITANS. Listen as they discuss how the screenwriter discovered the story, why every studio originally passed on the film, how Jerry Bruckheimer got involved, who convinced Denzel Washington to star in the movie, how intense the football training was, how the script changed through production, why critics were mixed on the film, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Halloween Movies and Writing in Rom-Coms (00:00:10) Recap of the Football Genre (00:10:57) Intro to Remember the Titans (00:17:28) How Remember the Titans Got to Production (00:29:13) Favorite Scenes (00:51:32) On Set Life - (01:25:04) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:33:57) What Worked and What Didn't (01:39:14) Film Facts (01:46:55) Awards (01:48:24) Final Questions on the Movie (01:54:29) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:58:27) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory lasts forever." For Episode 417, Thomas and Brandon enter September with their game faces on. It's time to talk some football. Listen as the two discuss the cult-classic football film THE REPLACEMENTS. Find out what real-life story inspired the sports comedy, what Keanu Reeves did to make sure Gene Hackman ended up in the movie, how an editor came out of retirement to save the movie, why critics hated the movie so much, how it has gained a new life on cable viewings, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Dolly Parton and Tim Curry (00:00:10) Intro to the Football Genre (00:8:42) Intro to The Replacements (00:16:33) How The Replacements Got to Production (00:23:43) Favorite Scenes (00:36:49) On Set Life - (01:19:24) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:32) What Worked and What Didn't (01:33:01) Film Facts (01:41:57) Awards (01:44:26) Final Questions on the Movie (01:48:43) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:55:36) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"If you hold on to the past, you die a little each day..." For Episode 416, Brandon and Thomas finish their main series on the Southern Gothic genre with Martin Scorsese's CAPE FEAR. Listen as they discuss how Steven Spielberg was the film's first director, why Robert De Niro was so motivated to make the movie, which A-List actors starred in the film, how Nick Nolte convinced Scorsese for him to star in the film, how Scorsese re-ignited interest in CinemaScope in the 1990s, how Scorsese tried to make this his Alfred Hitchcock movie, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Kyle Chandler and Friday Night Lights (00:00:10) Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre (00:08:24) Intro to Cape Fear (00:12:30) How Cape Fear Got to Production (00:17:42) Favorite Scenes (00:36:49) On Set Life - (01:07:09) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:17:34) What Worked and What Didn't (01:21:36) Film Facts (01:27:52) Awards (01:30:01) Final Questions on the Movie (01:35:23) Final Questions on the Southern Gothic Genre (01:39:15) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:31) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Sometimes you have to lose yourself 'fore you can find anything." For Episode 415, Brandon is joined by William Mason to discuss the classic film DELIVERANCE. Listen as they discuss the life of author James Dickey, what A-List actors were up for the roles, where Burt Reynolds was at in his career at the time, how they created the dangerous stunts, why Dickey and director John Boorman were at odds during the production, how they found the young banjo player, and so much more! Also, listen to find out more about William's experience with vintage clothes on film, which he explores through filmsnfits on TikTok! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Talking William's Letterboxd (00:00:10) Introducing William Mason - (00:05:40) Talking filmsnfits - (00:06:11) Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre (00:12:45) Intro to Deliverance (00:14:34) How Deliverance Got to Production (00:25:01) Favorite Scenes (00:43:07) On Set Life - (01:05:39) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:16:25) What Worked and What Didn't (01:21:18) Film Facts (01:25:22) Awards (01:28:43) Final Questions on the Movie (01:34:45) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:41:18) Check out William Mason @filmsnfits on TikTok and @films_n_fits on Instagram! Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." For Episode 414, Brandon and Thomas tackle the most important figure in the Southern Gothic genre, and that's Tennessee Williams. Listen as they discuss his 1951 classic film starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, and Karl Malden. Find out more about the Williams's original Broadway production, how Marlon Brando landed the role in the stage version, how Vivien Leigh replaced the original Broadway actreess for the film, how the censors got involved in the making of the film, how they created New Orleans in Burbank, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Movies are Hot Right Now (00:00:10) Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre (00:12:18) Intro to A Streetcar Named Desire (00:17:29) How A Streetcar Named Desire Got to Production (00:25:01) Favorite Scenes (00:45:16) On Set Life - (01:15:51) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:22:06) What Worked and What Didn't (01:29:58) Film Facts (01:37:26) Awards (01:38:54) Final Questions on the Movie (01:46:47) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:52:39) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Sometimes you need to do something bad to stop you from doing something worse." For Episode 413, Thomas and Brandon start CineNation's Southern Gothic with an interesting choice, STOKER. Listen as they discuss director Park Chan-wook's first (and so far only) American film, the mystery behind the film's screenwriter, which A-list actors were up for the lead roles, why Nicole Kidman sought out the film, how they used the Nashville setting within the film, why the film was a box office failure, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Discussing an A.I. Post (00:00:10) Intro to the Southern Gothic Genre (00:04:45) Intro to Stoker (00:14:17) How Stoker Got to Production (00:24:23) Favorite Scenes (00:45:03) On Set Life - (01:23:02) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:32:01) What Worked and What Didn't (01:38:45) Film Facts (01:47:25) Awards (01:49:21) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:35) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:58:47) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast