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"We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all." Take a listen to our special Throwback Episode on the life and movies of filmmaker John Hughes. Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss Hughes' early life, his reoccurring themes, casting choices for his films, and why he has such an impact on both the coming-of-age genre and the high school. Originally released in July 2020 as Episode 119 for our coming-of-age series, now we hope you enjoy it as part of our high school movie genre. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Throwback Intro - (00:00:00) Recap of the Coming-of-Age Genre (00:02:18) Initial Thoughts on John Hughes (00:04:32) The Early Life of John Hughes (00:19:41) Hughes' First Screenplays (00:30:46) Sixteen Candles (00:39:45) The Breakfast Club (00:53:30) Weird Science (01:12:38) Ferris Bueller's Day Off (01:13:50) Pretty in Pink and Some Kind of Wonderful: (01:21:29) Hughes Transitions Out of Teen Films (01:38:37) Hughes Transitions to Family Films (01:44:12) Copying the Home Alone Formula (01:49:17) John Hughes' Unrealized Projects (01:51:22) Hughes Trademarks (01:53:37) Final Questions (01:55:46) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"They're all going to laugh at you." For Episode 325, David and Brandon discuss the first film adaptation of Stephen King's CARRIE. Listen as they discuss which other classic film was auditioning along with CARRIE, Sissy Spacek's starmaking performance, and why people are continuously fascinated by the filmography of Brian De Palma. Opening Banter - Longlegs, Shyamalan, and De Palma - (00:00:10) Recap of High School Month (00:09:42) Intro to Carrie (00:16:27) How Carrie Got to Production (00:23:07) Favorite Scenes (00:39:59) On Set Life - (01:12:43) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:22:02) What Worked and What Didn't (01:31:09) Film Facts (01:35:04) Awards (01:35:36) Final Questions on the Film (01:42:11) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:46:08) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"Grease is the word." For Episode 324, Brandon and David kick off August with the first film in their high school movie series. Listen as they discuss the history of the original GREASE production, actors rumored for the movie, how much music was changed in the final film, the struggles of shooting in the Los Angeles heat, and much more. Opening Banter - Criticism and a 1-Star Rating - (00:00:10) Intro to High School Month (00:05:21) Intro to Grease (00:15:39) How Grease Got to Production (00:26:20) Favorite Scenes (00:43:22) On Set Life - (01:13:20) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:22:41) What Worked and What Didn't (01:29:10) Film Facts (01:33:06) Awards (01:34:21) Final Questions on the Film (01:40:46) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:14) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"I can feel death in this room!" For Episode 323, David and Brandon complete their series on the Giallo genre with DEEP RED. Listen as they discuss Dario Argento's career, his time casting the movie, and why they think it's the peak of the Golden Age of Giallos. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening Banter - X-Men and MaXXXine - (00:00:10) Recap of the Giallo Month (00:08:22) Intro to Deep Red (00:11:07) How Deep Red Got to Production (00:17:46) Favorite Scenes (00:29:24) On Set Life - (00:43:45) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:52:39) What Worked and What Didn't (01:00:12) Film Facts (01:08:22) Awards (01:10:26) Final Questions on the Film (01:15:54) Final Genre Questions (01:21:53) Preview for Next Week (01:28:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"We came for a good time, not for a long time." For Episode 226, Thomas and Brandon discuss the movie that made them want to do a Summer Movie series, Everybody Wants Some!! Listen as they discuss the film's fantastic performances and why it's one of Richard Linklater's most underrated films. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"Which would you prefer, a kiss or money?" For Episode 322, David and Brandon continue their Giallo series with Lucio Fulci's DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING. Listen as they discuss the film's unique location, Fulci's relationship with the cast, and how Disney is connected to the film. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening Banter - Brandon and the Rolling Stones - (00:00:10) Recap of the Giallo Month (00:09:25) Intro to Don't Torture a Duckling (00:11:15) How Don't Torture a Duckling Got to Production (00:25:53) Favorite Scenes (00:32:48) On Set Life - (00:52:50) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:57:38) What Worked and What Didn't (01:01:45) Film Facts (01:04:15) Awards (01:08:50) Final Questions on the Film (01:11:26) Preview for Next Week (01:18:07) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"Perhaps the deed itself will be an anti-climax, but I think not." For Episode 321, David and Brandon continue their series on the Giallo genre. Listen as they discuss Franco Nero's performance, the film's unique backstory, and Vittorio Storaro's work on the film. We hope you enjoy this discussion on the underrated Giallo film. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening Banter - More Summer Movies and the Home Video Market - (00:00:10) Recap of the Giallo Month (00:08:20) Intro to The Fifth Cord (00:09:52) How The Fifth Cord Got to Production (00:20:42) Favorite Scenes (00:26:58) On Set Life - (00:47:16) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:50:08) What Worked and What Didn't (00:51:59) Film Facts (01:04:15) Awards (01:05:55) Final Questions on the Film (01:10:46) Preview for Next Week (01:18:54) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"Murder Is The Latest Fashion!" For Episode 320, David and Brandon kick off their Giallo in July series with BLOOD AND BLACK LACE. Listen as they talk about Mario Bava's direction, the Giallo style, and why the film was a prototype for what would become a famous genre in Italy. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening Banter - Schrader, Spielberg, and Zemeckis (00:00:10) Intro to the Giallo Month (00:14:08) Intro to Blood and Black Lace (00:22:21) How Blood and Black Lace Got to Production (00:25:40) Favorite Scenes (00:22:40) On Set Life - (00:49:35) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:54:24) What Worked and What Didn't (00:58:39) Film Facts (01:06:04) Awards (01:10:24) Final Questions on the Film (01:14:30) Preview for Next Week (01:27:05) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"Hoist the colors." For Episode 319, Brandon and Thomas conclude their look at the original PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN by diving into the franchise's third chapter. Listen as they discuss the film's script problems, the production design behind some of the film's memorable sets, and how the creative team was able to put together the unforgettable Maelstrom sequence. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening Banter - More Movie Theaters (00:00:10) Recap on the Month (00:06:44) Intro to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (00:12:21) How Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Got to Production (00:18:20) Favorite Scenes (00:22:40) On Set Life - (01:08:19) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:26:59) What Worked and What Didn't (01:31:29) Film Facts (01:35:51) Awards (01:38:40) Final Questions on the Film (01:41:35) Final Questions for the Month (01:44:12) Quick Announcement: (01:51:59) Preview for Next Week (01:53:05)- Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"How much do you know about Davy Jones?" For Episode 318, Thomas and Brandon continue their journey through the original PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN trilogy. Listen as they discuss how the series was retroactively made into one big story, how the two sequels were almost canceled by Disney, and how the cast and crew struggled through the Caribbean weather during the filming of back-to-back sequels. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening Banter - Hit Man and Movie Theaters (00:00:10) Recap on the Month (00:08:41) Intro to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (00:14:22) How Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Got to Production (00:26:08) Favorite Scenes (00:40:56) On Set Life - (01:10:42) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:19:21 ) What Worked and What Didn't (01:24:24) Film Facts (01:38:38) Awards (01:41:08) Final Questions (01:45:49) Preview for Next Week (01:52:58) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]