The Grand Cinema Hotel

The movie that forever changed how superhero films were perceived by both critics and general audiences.

THE BOYS HAVE BATMANIA ~ In honor of the new Batman film releasing in March 2022, the boys travel to the dirty streets of Gotham to uncover where it all began. They discuss how Tim Burton’s unique vision helped pave the way for the Batman universe we have come to know and love. The fellas also highlight actor performances, set design choices, and analyze the pros and cons of future Batman adaptations and how they compare to this classic.

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“The Bible speaks of the Ark leveling mountains and laying waste in entire regions. An army that carries the Ark before it... is invincible”

An epic quest for a lost holy relic; the only things standing in the way….booby traps, bad dates, a Nazi army, and worst of all….SNAKES. Why did it have to be snakes?

This week the boys join Indiana Jones in the search for the Ark of the Covenant. They discuss the impact both Steven Spielberg and George Lucas had on the adventure film genre after teaming up for this classic. Along with how Harrison Ford helped propel Indiana Jones to become one of the most recognized characters in pop culture and of course….they breakdown why this film belongs in a museum.

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“A sound no one was supposed to hear.”

This week the boys crash into Blowout, Brain De Palma’s 1981 paranoid thriller classic. In this episode they discuss De Palma’s influence from legendary directors such as Hitchcock and Coppola and how their inspiration translates into Blowout. They also take a look into De Palma’s career as a director and of course, breakdown what makes this such a special film.

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Ride with us into Big Whiskey, Wyoming. The year is 1880; rain pours down and prairie wind cuts through your soul. Only sounds of hitched horses and the distant chatter from a dimly lit saloon can be heard. There is one motive to come to Big Whiskey on a night like this….cold blooded justice.

This week the boys lasso Clint Eastwood’s western masterpiece, Unforgiven. They discuss what exactly makes this a revisionist western and how Eastwood forever changed the future of the genre with this film. Along with highlighting the many strengths of the movie — including actor performances, certain directing choices, and of course the story itself.

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What are some of your favorite Tarantino movies? Because you’re about to find out ALL of ours!

This week the boys sit down for lobby talk and discuss Quentin Tarantino; the film enthusiast turned acclaimed director. The three of us breakdown QT’s unique ability to absorb his favorite movies and fold them into his own dark quirky creations. We also talk about how he impacted us as film lovers, followed by the highlight of this episode….The Grand Cinema Hotel’s definitive Quentin Tarantino movie ranking list.

The boys sit down and democratically hash out what they believe should be the final list. Is anybody truly happy in compromise? Is there a clear-cut “best film”? Does Death Proof suck? Tune in and give us your thoughts!!

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“In a mad world, only the mad are sane”

A surreal exploration of political/familial power dynamics in feudal Japan fused with the dramatic flair of Shakespeare; this week we take a look back on Akira Kurosawa’s samurai epic, RAN.

In this episode the boys touch on the legacy and mythos surrounding the timeless director, breakdown the technical and thematic elements of the film, and discuss why this picture is considered one of the greatest pieces of art ever made.

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By the pricking of our thumbs….a new episode does come.

A dreamscape fueled by betrayal and paranoia; Joel Coen takes us on a spectral ride in his rendition of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

In this episode the boys discuss previous Shakespearean adaptions in film, breakdown the cast, highlight the many strengths and weaknesses of the movie, and reflect on Shakespeare’s impact on cinema as a whole.

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In our first episode of Lobby Talk the boys talk about their top 10 of the year, the state of cinema as whole and their plans for 2022 and much much more.

In this weeks episode the boys blast off with Red Rocket. The third film from Controversial slice of life film maker Sean Baker.

In this weeks episode the boys dive into Nightmare Alley. The latest film from visionary director Guillermo Del Toro.