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"The girls will wake up...when they are hungry." For our fourth Throwback Episode, we look at our episode on HOUSE, which was a part of our Horror Comedy series. Originally released on October 7, 2020, Thomas and Brandon discuss the Japanese cult classic that left them both speechless for their first viewing. It was the first episode that Thomas wrote for the show, and he brought us some incredible research on the fascinating story of HOUSE. Throwback Intro - (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:05:01) Recap of the Horror Comedy Genre (00:04:00) Intro to House (00:07:32) How House Got to Production (00:17:57) Favorite Scenes (00:22:54) On Set Life - (00:40:07) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:43:07) What Worked and What Didn't (00:46:14) Film Facts (00:54:40) Story Questions (00:57:15) Awards (01:02:43) Final Questions (01:07:52) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." For our third Throwback episode, we're looking back at Episode 161 from May 2021 when Thomas and Brandon discussed Cameron Crowe's ALMOST FAMOUS. Listen as they talk about the film's casting process, who the characters were based on, and the troubles on set. Throwback Intro - (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:03:07) Recap of the Fictional Band Genre (00:04:00) Intro to Almost Famous (00:07:11) How Almost Famous Got to Production (00:16:27) Favorite Scenes (00:24:33) On Set Life - (00:40:38) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:47:15) What Worked and What Didn't (00:51:37) Alternate Universe Cast (00:59:26) Film Facts (01:05:40) Story Questions (01:09:23) Awards (01:16:50) Final Questions (01:27:28) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view." Originally released on September 2, 2021, Brandon and Thomas discuss one of the classic films of the Southern genre, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Listen as they talk about Harper Lee's original novel, the film's meticulous production design, and why the film's critical reception was lukewarm upon its release. Be sure to check out our other episodes on the Southern Film genre from September 2021. Intro to the Southern Genre (00:04:19) Intro to To Kill a Mockingbird (00:15:48) How To Kill a Mockingbird Got to Production (00:23:54) Favorite Scenes (00:33:27) On Set Life - (00:45:59) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:51:07) What Worked and What Didn't (00:59:00) Alternate Universe Cast (01:06:29) Film Facts (01:07:15) Story Questions (01:10:57) Awards (01:15:56) Final Questions (01:19:48) Preview for Next Episode (01:27:09) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"Ring out the old year, ring in the new. Ring-a-ding-ding." For the first episode in our Throwback Series, we're looking at episode 194 from December 2021 as Brandon and Thomas discuss one of their favorite New Year's Eve movies. Listen as they discuss the history of the film, Billy Wilder's career at this point, and how the movie perfectly captures the loneliness of the holidays. Throwback Intro - (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:04:01) Recap of the Christmas genre (00:04:42) Intro to THE APARTMENT (00:08:00) How THE APARTMENT Got to Production (00:21:52) Favorite Scenes (00:27:47) On Set Life - (00:44:51) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:50:20) What Worked and What Didn't (00:53:43) Alternate Universe Cast (01:00:47) Film Facts (01:04:05) Story Questions (01:06:04) Awards (01:10:39) Final Questions (01:11:55) Final Genre Questions (01:18:50:00) Preview for Next Week (01:24:18) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"Faith is believing things when common sense tells you not to." For Episode 298, Brandon and Thomas finish their New York Christmas series with MIRACLE ON 34th STREET. Listen as they discuss the film's origins, its casting process, and how they pulled off filming during the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Some Housekeeping (00:03:10) Recap on the New York Christmas genre (00:04:09) Intro to Miracle on 34th Street (00:07:16) How Miracle on 34th Street Got to Production (00:11:35 ) Favorite Scenes (00:20:10) On Set Life - (00:37:02) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:42:33) What Worked and What Didn't (00:50:54) Film Facts (00:57:06) Awards (01:03:09) Final Questions (01:09:15) Final Genre Questions (01:19:28) Preview for Next Week (01:28:51) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"For to be without friends is a serious form of poverty." For Episode 297, Thomas and Brandon discuss the underseen New York Christmas movie, IT HAPPENED ON FIFTH AVENUE. Listen as they find out about Frank Capra's involvement, the odd marketing campaign, and why it didn't gain a following until recently. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to New York Christmas (00:07:19) Intro to It Happened on Fifth Avenue (00:12:25) How It Happened on Fifth Avenue Got to Production (00:18:16 ) Favorite Scenes (00:25:42) On Set Life - (00:50:41) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:54:16) What Worked and What Didn't (01:10:19) Film Facts (01:17:56) Awards (01:19:07) Final Questions (01:24:37) Preview for Next Week (01:33:34) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." For Episode 296, Brandon and Thomas kick the holiday season off with ELF as they cover some of their favorite New York Christmas movies. Listen as they discuss the film's early casting choices, Jon Favreau's vision for the film, and why Will Ferrell was worried about the film being a failure. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to New York Christmas (00:04:37) Intro to Elf (00:12:01) How Elf Got to Production (00:22:12) Favorite Scenes (00:37:51) On Set Life - (00:53:56) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:07:12) What Worked and What Didn't (01:14:17) Film Facts (01:20:27) Awards (01:24:02) Final Questions (01:29:30) Preview for Next Week (01:36:23) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." For Episode 295, Brandon and David finish off CineNation's Private Investigator month with CHINATOWN. Listen as they discuss Robert Towne's writing process, the reason the film's director of photography was fired, and how the Los Angeles Lakers caused one of the biggest fights on set. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Private Investigator Genre (00:05:42) Intro to Chinatown (00:13:32) How Chinatown Got to Production (00:24:02) Favorite Scenes (00:47:53) On Set Life - (01:13:04) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:22:16) What Worked and What Didn't (01:29:53) Film Facts (01:34:47) Awards (01:37:54) Final Questions (01:43:00) Final Questions for the P.I. Genre (01:47:19) Preview for Next Week (01:55:20) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"Love usually leads to trouble." For Episode 294, David and Brandon decide to cover Paul Thomas Anderson's adaptation of INHERENT VICE. Liste as they talk about Anderson's writing process, the film's production, and how it is becoming a cult classic. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Private Investigator Genre (00:03:17) Intro to Inherent Vice (00:05:28) How Inherent Vice Got to Production (00:13:53) Favorite Scenes (00:28:21) On Set Life - (00:52:20) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:01:06) What Worked and What Didn't (01:06:18) Film Facts (01:12:01) Awards (01:17:48) Final Questions (01:26:13) Preview for Next Week (01:33:27) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

"One final thing I have to do...and then I'll be free of the past." For Episode 293, Thomas and Brandon tackle one of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpieces. Listen as they discuss how Vertigo made it to the big screen, the cinematography innovations, and why it took a while before people truly discovered the film. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Private Investigator Genre (00:05:30) Intro to Vertigo (00:11:57) How Vertigo Got to Production (00:17:26) Favorite Scenes (00:34:51) On Set Life - (01:03:55) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:11:29) What Worked and What Didn't (01:19:02) Film Facts (01:29:28) Awards (01:39:42) Final Questions (01:45:09) Preview for Next Week (01:55:42) Get your tickets for our upcoming screening of CHILDREN OF MEN at the Nuart Theatre on November 10th: https://bit.ly/3Q2j9QL Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]