"He Goes to 11" 

In which host Dylan mini-reviews the quintessential L.A. film "Rebel Without a Cause" directed by Nicholas Ray and starring James Dean. Burning questions are answered in this episode. How dynamic is the lead actor in this film? What kind of work does the setting do for the film's themes and story? And, most importantly, who's got the bullets? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-second episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 24:00 

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"I Am Jack's 90's Nostalgia" 

In which host Dylan is joined by Pappy, Stevie, and Korey from the podcasts "Spoilers!" and "Big Dumb Movie" in ranking their top 10 personal favorite movies from one of the greatest decades in film, the 90's. Questions of Jurassic proportion are tackled in this episode. Which flicks from the dominant run of the Coens and Tarantino deserve spots on our lists? Was a certain Kubrickian Christmas classic sold all wrong? And, most importantly, has lunchtime been canceled due to lack of hustle? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the forty-first episode of CineStudy. And remember, if you disagree with any of our picks, that's just, like, your opinion, man. 

A plot turn is mentioned regarding The Silence of the Lambs and a certain scene involving Marvin from Pulp Fiction is played. Not much in the realm of spoilers but skip ahead a few times when we start talking about these if you're worried. 

Also, goodbye Brahms, hello Tchaikovsky. Copyright, what can I say? 

Check out Spoilers! here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spoilers/id1099500074 

Check out Big Dumb Movie here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-dumb-movie/id1447076395 

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"He Ran So They Could Walk" 

In which host Dylan mini-reviews gory horror classic "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," directed by Tobe Hooper. Leathery questions are answered in this episode. How does this movie stack up to the other iconic horror movies that followed? Is the divided pacing effective? And, most importantly, does anyone know a good dentist for my friend Leatherface? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the fortieth episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 20:38 

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"That's Not a Knife" 

In which host Dylan breaks down what's so great about Sidney Lumet's "12 Angry Men," a film starring Henry Fonda and Lee J. Cobb and centering around a jury's deliberation over the guilt of a boy on trial for murder. Burning questions are addressed in this episode. How does the writing handle 12 very different but significant characters? What tricks does the cinematography employ to increase the film's effect? And, most importantly, how about this new kid Modjelewski? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-ninth episode of CineStudy. 

SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode- I break down many aspects of the plot and its characters. This will be the staple of this new format I'm testing out. Speaking of which, let me know what you think of this style of episode on Instagram (@cinestudypodcast) or through email ([email protected])! 

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"Space Operas and Sex Dolls" 

In which host Dylan rips through several reviews listed below in a rapid-fire, main-impression format in the second RFR installment. Additionally, rankings for Pixar, High School movies, 2018 and 2019 are all updated. Flaming-hot questions are answered in this episode. What are my thoughts on a variety of Disney features, including Mulan, Frozen 2 and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad? Does The Usual Suspects work if you know too much going in? And, most importantly, does Attack of the Clones possess even the slightest bit of entertainment? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-eighth episode of CineStudy. 

Here is the structure for this episode at the time of the Anchor ad read (timestamps may change with a different future ad): 

The Phantom Menace - 3:26

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"Yes, ALWAYS" 

In which host Dylan ranks every movie directed by Wes Anderson, ranging from a stop-motion thievery tale to quaint island love story. Quirky questions are answered in this episode. Which of these films produces an extremely effective cozy atmosphere? Which movie is just a little too dull and unfocused for me to enjoy? And, most importantly, have we located us yet? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-seventh episode of CineStudy. 

No spoilers in this one. I reference some plot points, but mostly out of context. Maybe skip the end of my The Life Aquatic segment if you want to be extra safe. 

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"About Time" 

In which Dylan FINALLY ranks the 2019 movies he got around to, ranging from a South Korean Best Picture winner to a crazed Dafoe to a mostly nude Jake Gyllenhaal (no, not Mysterio). Annual questions are addressed in this episode. Did the movies that I most anticipated, ranging from Endgame to Jojo Rabbit, live up to the hype? Is Shia Labeaouf criminally underappreciated? And, most importantly, why did I expect the new Star Wars to be good? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-sixth episode of CineStudy. 

At the end of the episode, brief spoiler talk occurs for 1917, Uncut Gems, The Lighthouse, Knives Out and Parasite. SPOILERS: 42:24 and beyond 

Check out my appearance on Spoilers! to talk about Jojo Rabbit here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wn7wSYFUUWvZucPUAlfGY 

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"Margheriti Strikes Back" 

In which host Dylan mini-reviews a huge movie he missed last year, "Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood" directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in a 1969 Hollywood love-letter mixing movie-making with the Mansons. Historical questions are answered in this episode. Who is really the main character here? How do I feel about Tarantino's drawn-out style for suspense and general sequences? And, most importantly, are my hands registered as lethal weapons? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-fifth episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 17:53 

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"Crazy, Stupid, Serenity" 

In which host Dylan rips through several reviews listed below in a rapid-fire, main-impression format. Burning questions are answered in this episode. Where does A Nightmare on Elm Street stand among iconic horror? What do I think about Beetlejuice? And, most importantly, are the accents in The Box really, really irritating? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-fourth episode of CineStudy. 

Check out my appearance on Spoilers! to talk about Jojo Rabbit here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wn7wSYFUUWvZucPUAlfGY 

Here is the structure for this episode at the time of the Anchor ad read (timestamps may change with a different future ad): 

Paths of Glory - 5:21

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"You Don't Know Jack" 

In which host Dylan tackles "The Shining," directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd in an intense psychological horror trapped in a sprawling hotel with a horrific past. Burning questions are answered in this episode. Who gives the best performance in this movie? What are my thoughts on the cinematography? And, most importantly, do I know what the blood elevator means? No. Answer all of these inquiries and more on the thirty-third episode of CineStudy. 

In typical CineStudy fashion, this episode is separated into spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections. SPOILERS - 29:19 

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