Having evaded a group of biker-assassins by slipping into a seedy motel, the gang gets back on the road to continue their analysis of a film from 2010 about a (no, really) psychic killer tire: "Rubber."   

From Ferris Bueller to Deadpool, it seems that "breaking the fourth wall" has become all the rage these days. In this week's Profile in Cinemania, Verifier Andy digs into the history, breaks down fourth wall breaks, and examines why this trope might be far older than you'd imagine... 

When their stolen Popemobile breaks down, the gang finds themselves lost somewhere in the American Southwest. Naturally, Cinquistor Ethan declares that this is *the* perfect time to hold a Conclave to analyze Quentin Dupieux's surreal offering "Rubber" from 2010...   

The Cinemania Society Presents a story about an elderly hippie who has an otherworldly experience while making some baked goods. The Society takes no responsibility for how its listeners might use the contents of this podcast.

Written by Patrick Ireland, (C) 2024

Performed by Andy Slack

Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio

Incidental music and sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Sound

In honor of the passing of one of the 20th Century's greatest actresses today, the Cinemania Society is re-running the Profile in Cinemania our own Andrea Palladino produced on Shelley Duvall.

Presented here for listening convenience is the entirety of our Conclave #14 examining the 1999 film "Dogma" by Kevin Smith. 

Profligator Daniel reads from the apocrypha: the Book of the Prophet of New Jersey, Saint Kevin Smith, Patron of Jersey Girl-Rilla Film-Making.

DISCLAIMER: This is a work of satire and/or parody, and should not be construed as fact.

Written by Daniel Scribner

Performed by Daniel Scribner and Ethan Ireland

Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Caricature art by Andy Slack Comics

Herein Profligator Daniel presents a Profile in Cinemania on one of the most consequential actors of the 20th Century, a man who starred in over 200 film roles and sired a dynasty of actors and producers: Donald Sutherland

LEGAL NOTICE: This is a work of parody and/or satire and should not be construed as a statement of fact.

Written & performed by Daniel Scribner

Caricature art by Andy Slack Comics

Music by Meteor at meteormusic.bandcamp.com

Tracks used: "The World I Left Behind" and "Horizons."

The heretic renegades of The Cinemania Society concludes its conclave on Kevin Smith's 1999 film "Dogma," while dodging the murderous Knights of Continuity. Analysis under fire! 

For this week's Profile, Scrutinizer Zacharia brings us a deep dive into one of the 20th Century's most revolutionary and influential comedians, George Carlin: the man who brought us the "Seven Deadly Words" sketch.

PARENTAL ADVISORY: CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

LEGAL ADVISORY: This is protected as a work of satire / parody and should not be construed as a statement of fact.

Caricature art by Andy Slack Comics

Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio

Tracks used: "Paradigm Shift," "Cold Fire," "Out of Sight," and "Innocence."