"Entering the War Room" In which host Dylan ranks every movie directed by the inimitable Stanley Kubrick, ranging from a genre-defining psychological horror film to a gripping noir heist joint. Monolithic questions are answered in this episode. What Kubrick classics rise to the top of an absolutely loaded body of work? Where do I land on the transg…

"The Latest 2022 Ranking of All Time" In which Dylan ranks the 2022 movies he got around to by personal enjoyment, ranging from a fighter pilot legacy sequel to Jordan Peele's newest horror outing to a multiversal existential adventure. Annual questions are addressed in this episode. Did the movies that I most anticipated, ranging from The Fabelman…

"Hey, What's Your Dielman?" In which host Dylan discusses the recently released Sight and Sound 2022 Greatest Films of All Time poll before offering up his own ballot of 10 great films. Decennial questions are tackled in this episode. How does the top 10 break down? What are the major issues with the voting process for this poll? And, most importan…

"Life's a Party, Rock Your Body" In which host Dylan mini-reviews the new A24 stop-motion faux documentary "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp and starring Jenny Slate and Isabella Rossellini. Questions come out in the wash in this episode. What are shell hero Marcel's most endearing qualities? How well does the film ba…

"I'd Buy This Pod for a Dollar" 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 a strong decade of nostalgia, the 1980's. Burning questions are answered in this episode. What John Hughes classics find themselves among our lists? In a r…

"A New Podcast Is OK With Me" In which host Dylan breaks down what's so great about Robert Altman's "The Long Goodbye," a film starring Elliott Gould as Detective Philip Marlowe navigating a surprise murder involving his best friend. OK questions are addressed in this episode. How does Altman orient Marlowe in Los Angeles as a man that time has lef…

"It's AP Lit Time" In which host Dylan mini-reviews the new A24 moody fantasy movie "The Green Knight" directed by David Lowery and starring Dev Patel. Mystical questions are answered in this episode. What are my thoughts on the visual splendor of this film? What themes are conveyed in an interesting duality, and which go completely over my head? A…

"Let's Go Out With a Bang" In which host Dylan rips through several reviews listed below in a rapid-fire, main-impression format in the third RFR installment. Scorching-hot questions are answered in this episode. What black-and-white classic shares a one-for-one similarity with SpongeBob? What stresses me out more, a botched bank robbery or a catas…

"I'm the Protagonist of this Podcast" In which Dylan ranks the 2020 movies he got around to by personal enjoyment, ranging from a violent Brazilian genre mashup to an Andy Samberg timeloop comedy to Pixar's latest two outings. Annual questions are addressed in this episode. Did the movies that I most anticipated, ranging from Soul to Mank, live up …

"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 th…

"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 a…

"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 dentis…

"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 c…

"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 feature…

"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 import…

"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 L…

"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 real…

"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 irritatin…

"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 thoug…

"I'm Not Gonna Compare It to 2001" In which host Dylan finally reviews "Joker," directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz in the gritty origin story of iconic villain Joker. Clownish questions are answered in this episode. How good is Joaquin Phoenix? Does Todd Phillips capably helm a more serious movie?…

"I Owe Cars 2 an Apology" In which host Dylan uneventfully updates his Pixar rankings and fills you in on the future of the show's other hosts. Burning questions are answered in this episode. What is the worst Cars movie? Where does Toy Story 4 stack up in the Toy Story franchise? And, most importantly, how about that Shining reference? Answer all …

"A Casual Apocalypse" In which host Dylan reviews unique horror-comedy "Shaun of the Dead," directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Kate Ashfield in a quest to find safety and sound relationships in zombie-infested London. Burning questions are answered in this episode. How different does this spin a zombie apocalypse? Does…

"Knockoff Captain America" In which host Dylan shares some quick thoughts and reactions to the recently announced slate of Marvel Cinematic Universe films and TV shows. Eternal questions are rung up in this episode. What kind of style will the Black Widow solo movie shoot for? Is Natalie Portman the new Thor? And most importantly, can Dylan remembe…

"Unexpected Lebowski" In which host Dylan provides his thoughts on MCU Phase 3 finale "Spider-Man: Far From Home," directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal. Mysterious questions are answered in this episode. Where does Tom Holland stack up among the live-action Spider-Men? Does the comedy work in this movie? And, most impo…

"Absolutely, Totally, and In All Other Ways INCONCEIVABLE" In which host Dylan tackles one of his favorite movies of all time, charming fantasy adventure "The Princess Bride," directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, Wallace Shawn, Chris Sarandon and Christopher Guest in a lighthearted comedic q…

"San Dimas High School Football RULES" In which host Dylan puts together his official rankings of high school movies. Fetch questions are answered in this episode. What do I consider a high school movie? Is The Breakfast Club overrated? And, most importantly, do you think anybody wants a roundhouse kick to the face while I'm wearing these bad boys?…

"Cobbception" In which host Dylan gives his take on puzzle-box debut "Following," directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw and Lucy Russell in an amateur thriller about a writer following various individuals for inspiration and getting mixed up in some criminal business. The following questions are answered in this episo…

"Move It or Lou It" In which host Dylan reflects on completing the list of Pixar shorts. Lifted questions are answered in this episode. Are the Mater shorts worth your time? What do I think about Sparkshorts? And, most importantly, is Lou better than a fair amount of Pixar characters? Answer all of these inquiries and more on the twenty-fourth epis…

"Hawkeye Does, In Fact, Wield the Gauntlet" In which host Dylan comments on epic franchise finale "Avengers: Endgame," directed by the Russo Brothers and starring a whole lotta people in a desperate attempt at reversing the destruction caused by Thanos. Magnificent questions are answered in this episode. How do I feel about Thor and Hulk? What's th…

"The Real DCEU" In which host Dylan analyzes Hollywood musical love letter "La La Land," directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in a flashy yet filled-with-heart romantic film exploring the reality of pursuing our dreams. Colorful questions are answered in this episode. How's the actual music? Is the style of this movi…

"This Man Made Dumb and Dumber" In which host Dylan reviews the 2019 Oscars with his picks, his want-to-wins, and the true victors. Hostless questions are addressed in this episode. Could Bohemian Rhapsody stop winning everything so I'd get a few right? Who were the upsets? And, most importantly, should Thanos wipe out the Oscars after his snub? An…

"Pagoda" In which host Dylan mini-reviews The Royal Tenenbaums, directed by Wes Anderson and starring a whole bunch of people I try to mention in the episode. Quirky questions are considered in this episode. Is Wes Anderson the ensemble master? Is Ben Stiller underutilized? And, most importantly, how about that chase scene? Answer all of these inqu…

"We Have (some) Serious Problems" In which Dylan mini-reviews 2018 Neil Armstrong bio-pic "First Man," directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, which chronicles the first manned mission to the Moon. Cosmic questions are tackled in this episode. How's Ryan Gosling's stoic performance? What about this camera technique? An…

"Episode Purist" In which Dylan introduces a new series that will allow him to pump out episodes a bit more frequently and a bit more concisely, extended analysis episodes being preserved all the while. He also reads the first official piece of Listener Mail. Exciting times, man. Thanks for listening to CineStudy!…

"A Forced Top 10" In which Dylan ranks the 2018 movies he got around to, ranging from a silent horror success to a singing cowboy to a zany, surprising comedy. Yearly questions are addressed in this episode. How faithful to the originals were the sequels of this year? Did I really see that many movies in 2018? And, most importantly, why did I see T…

"Psyched Out of My Mind" In which host Dylan analyzes modern holiday classic "Elf," directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan and Zooey Deschanel in a fun fish-out-of-water Christmas tale about Buddy, a man raised in the North Pole, seeking his somewhat Scrooge-like father in New York to resume a normal life. Narwhalian question…

"It's Rewind Time" In which hosts Dylan, Grant and Mason analyze cinematic masterpiece "YouTube Rewind 2018: Everyone Controls Rewind," the most disliked video of all time. Will Smith answers all of your questions. Is the title unintentionally ironic? Where's Pewdiepie? And, most importantly, can we give a moment to Asian representation in media th…

"Repetitive Praise" In which host Dylan puts together his official rankings of every solo Pixar feature length film in existence. Repetitive praise, as noted, is heaped in this episode. Does Cars get overly dissed? What's my favorite Toy Story? And, most importantly, how often will I call a Pixar movie flawless knowing full well I've said it about …

"A Hoarse, Uninformed Host" In which host Dylan takes a gander at the 2018 Golden Globe nominations in the various film categories. Stupid questions are likely asked. Is Mary Poppins Returns really going to be that good? Does Black Panther deserve that Best Picture slot? And, most importantly, just how far can Dylan go with his predictions while kn…

"Hawkeye Wields the Gauntlet" In which hosts Dylan and Grant toss out some theories and ideas for the still untitled "Avengers 4," directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and (hopefully) starring all the superheroes you've come to know and love attempting to reverse the damage brought upon by the universe-halving Thanos. Conspiracy theories are welcomed …

"Check 'em Out" In which Dylan suggests some other sweet film podcasts that you should listen to, ranging from professional Top 5 countdowns to a ridiculous ripping-apart of notoriously awful flicks. No questions were answered in this episode of CineStudy. Thanks for listening to CineStudy!

"It Had to be Done" In which host Dylan alters his original rating of the film "Jaws" and rambles for awhile about the podcast itself. No further explanation needed. Thanks for listening to CineStudy!

"Pumped Count = High" In which host Dylan shares some quick thoughts and reactions to the newly released set photos and screen tests of host-favorite Joaquin Phoenix's Joker iteration coming in the fall of 2019. Pumped-up questions are pumped out in this episode. How pumped is Dylan for this movie and Phoenix's performance? Is the makeup Joker-qual…

"Be Prepared for Wind" In which hosts Dylan and Mason reminisce on witty animated comedic masterpiece "Hoodwinked!," directed by Cory and Todd Edwards and starring Anne Hathaway, Patrick Warburton, Glenn Close and Jim Belushi as classic fairy tale characters relaying their perspective and sense of humor on a goody-based mystery. Good questions are …

"You're Gonna Need a Bigger Attention Span" In which host Dylan analyzes terrifying shark flick and first-ever blockbuster "Jaws," directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss in their attempt to hunt down a Great White shark that has been wreaking havoc on the shores of innocent Amity Island. Megalodonic…

"Time for some Moral Redemption" In which host Dylan analyzes flashy financial commentary and true story "The Big Short," directed by Adam McKay and starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and a fantastic ensemble as Wall Street analysts taking a big risk on the suspected housing bubble. Technical questions are taken a shot at in this e…

"Serenity Now" In which a 75% complete panel of Dylan, Grant and Mason roll through some trailers for upcoming 2018-2019 movies ranging from intense dramas such as Serenity and First Man to some new sequels such as Wreck-It-Ralph 2 and Halloween. Toss-up questions are thrown out in this episode. Will Wildlife blow us away with its dynamic lead duo …

"I Don't Like the Green Ones" In which host Dylan discusses semi-neo-noir mystery / character study "You Were Never Really Here," directed by Lynne Ramsay, a film starring Joaquin Phoenix as a traumatized veteran who rescues kidnapped girls for a living. Experimental questions are addressed within this episode. Are menial tasks within character stu…

"Would You Like a Cup o' Tea, Mate?" In which host Dylan discusses art-house character study "Bronson," directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, a film starring Tom Hardy in an indie portrayal of Britain's most violent (and famous) prisoner, Charles Bronson. Loony questions are answered in this episode. How well is the true story represented? Does Tom Har…

"To Hela With It" In which hosts Dylan and Grant discuss franchise revamp "Thor: Ragnarok," again managing to focus on the fan service than the film's legitimate quality. However, a bright future lies ahead. Regardless, burning questions are addressed in this episode. Is the MCU powered by plot convenience? How much effort should be put into side-c…