Professor Andrea takes us on a foray into the cinematic genre of Magical Realism, into which fall films such as Amélie, Like Water for Chocolate, and Pan's Labyrinth. What is "magical realism," anyhow? Well, Andrea tells us... Written & Performed by Andrea Palladino Mixing, Mastering, and Sound Design by Ethan Ireland Music by Karl Casey at White B…

It’s The 219th Episode Crossover Spectacular! Daniel Scribner stacks the jury with his comrades from the so-called "sexual core" of the Cinemania Society as he defends 1996’s “The Long Kiss Goodnight.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Daniel Scribner. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Andrea Palladino, Ethan Ireland, Andy Slack. A…

The court has a coming of “rage” this week when Ryan Verrill (“The Disc-Connected” Podcast/”The Physical Media Advocate” Magazine) advocates physically and verbally for 2022’s “Aftersun” over 2016’s “Moonlight.” *** “Moonlight”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “Aftersun": Ryan Verrill. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schl…

The court resists the urge to make ‘wax off’ jokes when Justin Andrews (“Mind Pump Media”) crane kicks 1984’s “The Karate Kid” right in the face. *** Prosecutor: Justin Andrews. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk …

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."By The Cinemania Society, LLC

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...By The Cinemania Society, LLC

This week, Graham Skipper (“The Lonely Man with the Ghost Machine”) acts as the herald of our impending doom (his words, not ours) in service of the 2007 superhero film “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Graham Skipper. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard B…

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...By The Cinemania Society, LLC

Guy Ritchie gets “richer” this week when Jeremy Black “enriches” our lives and we go from rags to “riches” and… ummm… oh, it’s 2019’s “The Gentlemen” vs. 2024’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare." *** “The Gentlemen”: Jeremy Black. “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare": Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben…

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 so…

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.By The Cinemania Society, LLC

The court is alive (alive!) when the abby normal Ian Potter ("Rifftrax"/”Big Finish”) digs up his own corpse to defend the 1985 period sci-fi film “The Bride.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Ian Potter. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prol…

Presented here for listening convenience is the entirety of our Conclave #14 examining the 1999 film "Dogma" by Kevin Smith. Note for our regular Omnibus episode listeners: there are some bits from the individual shows that end up getting trimmed out so we can get these into a single file. Feel free to go back and see what you've missed.…

In an episode completed posthumously, Caleb Zakarin (“New Books Network”) dons one of the more tantalizing costumes the court has ever seen as he defends 1999’s thriller “Eyes Wide Shut.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Caleb Zakarin. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *…

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…

Stupid is as the court does this week when author Brooks Eason ("Trigger Warning") opens up a box of chocolates (and whoop-ass) when he defends 1995’s Academy Award winner “Forrest Gump.”*** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Brooks Eason. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. ***…

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…

This week, the court gets deep in their feelings when writer Gregory Marlow (“The Destination Star”) dares to care for the 1985 animated film “The Care Bears Movie.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Gregory Marlow. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carr…

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!By The Cinemania Society, LLC

On the premiere of our fifth season, the court lets the past die when Adam J. Floyd (“Get Piped” Podcast) fights what he hates: 2017’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” *** Prosecutor: Adam J. Floyd. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza…

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 /…

The court closes out Season Four with a bang! A wholly original idea cooked up by us, never-before-seen, for the first time ever, making its grand debut, here it is, what you’ve all been waiting for, the inaugural “Appeals of Justice Number Two” (yes, I do believe we did one last year). *** Defense (“The People vs. Ready to Rumble”): Dylan J. Schle…

The heretic renegades of the Cinemania Society, shacked up in an abandoned church in New Jersey, continues the conclave analyzing Kevin Smith's 1999 film "Dogma," while Auntie Hope has flashbacks to Catholic School...By The Cinemania Society, LLC

The court holds several truths to be self-evident this week when patriot Joe Pontillo (“The Joe Pontillo Show”) treads on us to defend his right to bear the 2004 adventure film “National Treasure.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Joe Pontillo. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynar…

Verifier Andy, Master Illuminator, presents a Profile in Cinemania on one of the most publicly-respected and well spoken-of sources of CINEMANIA, Alan Rickman. Millennials and GenZ knew Rickman best for his role as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies; whereas GenX knew him best for his role as Hans Gruber in 1988's "Die Hard" (and to a somewha…

This week, the court puts on a happy face (we’re not saying whose) when writer/performer Rachel Robbins offers a quid pro quo to track down the 1991 thriller “The Silence of the Lambs.” *** Prosecutor: Rachel Robbins. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Adv…

The heretic renegades of the Cinemania Society, having escaped maroonment (is that even a word?) on a deserted island Puerto Rico, have finally made their way to a corner of Earth so vile and hated that nobody would want to go, in the desperate hopes that the Cinemassassins on their trail would not dare to follow. As they rest and recuperate in an …

We saw the court in half this week as Jeremy Black (The Magnificent) pulls himself out of a hat to decide the better prestidigitation picture of 2006: “The Prestige” or “The Illusionist.” *** “The Prestige”: Jeremy Black. “The Illusionist": Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard …

We celebrate the life and times of Patient Zero for CINEMANIA, the King of Schlock, Roger Corman, a man who shaped the modern cinema landscape far more than anyone would have ever believed. Listen and be astounded. Written by Ethan Ireland and Andy Slack, and performed by Ethan Ireland Caricature Art by Andy Slack Comics Music by Meteor at meteormu…

The court sparkles in the sunlight this week when Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell (“Making Pondo/Talking Pondo” Podcast) try to suck the life out of the 2008 romance fantasy film “Twilight.” *** Prosecutor: Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Ma…

Not long ago was the second death-iversary of the world's greatest irritainer, Gilbert Gottfried. We treat our listeners, new and old, to our Profile in Cinemania on the man. For those fans of Frank Herbert's Dune, this includes Gottfried's rendition of "The Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear," originally commissioned by Cinquisitor Ethan in 2021. S…

This week, the court learns what it sounds like when doves fry as D-Rok Schlender (“Schlender 5 Productions/Trailer Trash’d”) attempts to woo the jury with his defense of the 1996 action film “Broken Arrow.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: D-Rok Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, …

Another of our early Profiles in Cinemania for our new listeners, one on everyone's favorite murderous clown-slash-Sweet Transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania, Tim Curry.By The Cinemania Society, LLC

Justice ain’t never had a friend like Bouncin’ Bobby LePire (“Film Threat”), who crash-lands his egg-shaped spaceship in the court this week to argue the better “evil” Robin Williams movie: 2002’s “One Hour Photo” or 2002’s “Insomnia.” *** “One Hour Photo”: Bouncin’ Bobby LePire. “Insomnia”: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. J…

Our very first Profile in Cinemania, one on Peter Weller, is presented here for our new listeners.By The Cinemania Society, LLC

The court hopefully chooses wisely this week when our idol The Vern (“Cinema Recall” Podcast) throws himself at us in defense of the 2023 adventure film “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: The Vern. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs.…

Collected all in one place for your listening convenience is the Society's odyssey to a mysterious island and its review & analysis of the 1932 film "Island of Lost Souls."By The Cinemania Society, LLC

This week, the court takes another stab at Funny Tom Hanks when girl-next-door Divinity Rose (“She Dreams Content”) sticks up for the 1989 horror comedy “The ‘Burbs.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Divinity Rose. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carr…

This early '80s crime drama gives the listener some insight into why it's always smart to treat the folks who work in service well, especially if you're up to no good... Cheapskate is ©1983 by Patrick Ireland. It was originally published in the October, 1988 issue of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and appears here by permission of the author. Perf…

This week, the court finds out if the house really always wins when Brian Levine (“Pipes Magazine Radio Show”) bets it all on black as he defends the 1997 comedy “Vegas Vacation.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Brian Levine. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: S…

Things are getting desperate as the gang finds itself stranded on the beach of a mysterious island, without food, water, or competently-constructed shelter. To take their minds off their rumbling tummies, The Society deliberates over and renders judgement upon the 1932 film, "The Island of Lost Souls."…

This week, the court returns the gift of fire (we kept the receipt) while Ethan Ireland (“The Cinemania Society Podcast”) gets chained to a rock for eternity, defending the 2012 sci-fi horror film “Prometheus.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Ethan Ireland. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dyl…

For this week's Profile in Cinemania, Scrutinizer Zacharia plays us a cassette on Hollywood's King of Terror, Bela Lugosi, the man the world knew as "Dracula." Lugosi was a complex and tragic man who fought fascists in Hungary and Weimar Germany; and after achieving fame in America, used his public platform to do some real good in the world while f…

It’s low-key our 200th episode (which we’re totally too cool to make a big deal of), and Jeremy Black is back as we witness the greatest monster mash in history (hear us out): 2023’s “Napoleon” vs. 2005’s “King Kong.” *** “Napoleon”: Dylan J. Schlender. “King Kong (2005)”: Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodrigue…

The Cinemania Society continues their conclave of the 1932 sci-fi horror masterpiece "The Island of Lost Souls" while desperately trying to survive being marooned on a mysterious tropical island! Featuring: Andrea Palladino Alessa Luz Martinez Hope Bravo Andy Slack Daniel Scribner Zacharia Berks and Ethan Ireland Production, editing, and sound desi…

Not even light can escape the court’s justice when Isaac Arthur (“Science and Futurism”) travels forward in time (quite slowly) to defend the 1997 space horror film “Event Horizon.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Isaac Arthur. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advi…

We present a Profile on one of the greatest perpetrators of CINEMANIA in history, Herbert George Wells. H.G. Wells was an early science-fiction author and futurist, whose influence was so profound that his politically-connected fans ensured he was positioned to be one of the architects of the modern world. Listen in shock and horror as Cinquisitor …

ALL THE STARS ARE OUT when “Mad” Brad Gibson (“Film Threat”) helps 2023’s “Maestro” defend its Oscar nomination for Best Picture against 2023’s “Ferrari.” Plus, the very prestigious 31st Annual Reelsie Awards are presented. *** “Ferrari”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “Maestro”: Brad Gibson. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlende…

Loose lips ain't got nothin' on the Cinemania Society: their terrible luck continues as the paddle-steamer they boarded sinks in a storm, leaving them marooned on a mysterious island....but neither rain nor shipwreck nor sandy bottoms can stay these idiots from the swift completion of their appointed judgements. We go full '30s radio theater as Pro…

The court’s “justy-sense” is tingling as Carl Byrd and Victor Omoayo (“Codex Prime” Podcast) join us to reference that double Spider-Man meme when 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” faces 2023’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” *** “Into the Spider-Verse”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “Across the Spider-Verse": Carl Byrd and Victor Omoayo. Ju…