We're back with the second half of our two-part series covering "Grave Danger"! An episode of 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' written and directed by legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. Will the CSI team save their friend Nick from his early grave? Will they solve the mystery of the styrofoam cup? Will they bring enough shovels?! Find out this …

Did you know that way back in 2005, sometime between Kill Bill: Volume 2 and Death Proof, Quentin Tarantino decided to write and direct two episodes of the CBS television crime drama 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'? Well he did, and we talked about it! This week on the podcast, we covered the thrilling first half of "Grave Danger"! So grab your gl…

We're back, with the thrilling conclusion to the 2005 Hallmark Sci-Fi spectacular, Supernova! What will become of Dr. Chris Richardson and Agent Delgado? How will Richardson's wife escape from the clutches of her escaped nemesis? Can Dr. Shepard finally find peace with his new beach wife? Will the sun ultimately consume the universe? And who IS Ter…

Ever wonder what it would be like if Hallmark tried their hand at producing a sci-fi/disaster movie? Well you're in luck, because this week we watched 'Supernova', a 2005 Armageddon rip-off from Hallmark staring Luke Perry and Tia Carrere. It's long, it's weird, and it's right up our alley! So grab your telescope, put your pet porcupine in a closet…

Did you know that Dan Harmon and Ben Stiller made a sci-fi action series in 1999 starring Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Ron Silver? Neither did we! Granted, they only made a pilot for FOX that never actually got picked up, but still! If you've never seen this piece of television history, then strap in for a wild ride, and if you have, relive the absu…

Welcome to your first day on the job! This week on the show, we watched training videos! But not just any training videos, BAD training videos. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a meat carver at an Old Country Buffet? How about a salesperson at a Blockbuster Video? Or how about a cashier at a dystopian Alaskan gift shop? Whatever y…

New studio, same old podcast! This week on Sorta Cinema, we watched the first episode of the legendary TV series 'Columbo'. This particular episode was directed by the one and only Steven Spielberg, putting it smack dab in the middle of that beautiful gray area we like to call 'Sorta Cinema'. So grab your trench coat, light up a cigar, and oh... on…

We're back with a fresh new batch of commercials! This week on the podcast, we learn all about the horrifying invention that is the Rejuvenique Face Mask, we learn some controversial secrets from a possessed baby doll, and we finally get to the bottom of what's really bothering accident attorney Scott Hoy. So take a break with us on this weeks epis…

Top 'o' the mornin' to ya! It's the Sorta Cinema Saint Paddy's Day Special! This week on the podcast, we watched 'The Luck of the Irish', a Disney Channel Original Movie from all the way back in 2001! If you love harmful Irish stereotypes and weirdly patriotic children, then we really can't recommend this movie enough! So grab your lucky coin, crac…

We're back, baby! This week on the podcast, we watched 'Invisible Strangler' (aka 'The Astral Factor'), a 1984 horror-thriller about a serial murderer who gains the power of invisibility through the mysterious art of "astral projection". If you're a fan of pseudoscience, psychic phenomenon, or just a good ol' fashioned strangler, then this episode …

Welcome to Amish country! This week on Sorta Cinema, we covered the 2023 Lifetime Original Movie 'Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story', a thrilling tale of sex, murder, and pie! This movie is based on the shockingly true story of Eli Weaver, the murderous Amish husband charged in the killing of his wife, Barbara, in June of 2009. So hop in your buggy,…

And now a word from our sponsers! This week we decided to try something a little different. We gathered together some of the strangest television commercials we could find and did a deep dive into what these brands were thinking with these ads. We've got everything from militarized children, to a defunct beer-infused shampoo. So take a quick break …

It's our Sorta Valentine's Day Special! This week, we watched 'Tammy and the T-Rex' (or Tanny, depending on who you ask), a 1994 Direct-to-VHS movie by Greenline Entertainment. Not only does this movie feature a cheesy animatronic T-Rex, but it also features Paul Walker and Denise Richards in one of their first ever film roles! So grab yourself a j…

Shabooya! Sha-sha-shabooya! This week on Sorta Cinema, we watched 'Bring it On: All or Nothing', the third installment of the 'Bring it On' franchise. With an A-List cast including Solange Knowles, Hayden Panettiere, and even Rihanna, you can be sure we had A LOT to say about this movie. We're joined this week by a very special guest, Carolina Pila…

Quick! Grab your camera! It's Bigfoot! Or is it just a guy in a gorilla costume? This week on Sorta Cinema, we watched 'Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter', a 1994 Direct-to-Video release courtesy of our friends at PM Entertainment. If you liked 'Harry and the Hendersons' but thought "Gee, I wish this wasn't as good", then boy is this movie for y…

Let's watch a Disney Channel Movie! This week on Sorta Cinema, we watched 'The Other Me', a Disney Channel Original Movie from way back in the year 2000. This movie has all the classic DCOM fair; aloof parents, pseudo science, and a bratty older sister. So hide your clone, grab a slice of rutabaga pie and settle in for this weeks episode of Sorta C…

Malleus Maleficarum! This week on Sorta Cinema, we watched 'Satan's School for Girls', an ABC 'Movie of the Week' released on September 19th, 1973. We unabashedly loved this movie, and we have a feeling you will too. It's perfectly spooky, perfectly 70's, and perfectly Sorta Cinema. So light your oil lamp, pour a goblet of wine, and settle in for t…

We're back in the 1970's! This week on Sorta Cinema, we watched the CBS Tuesday Night Movie 'Death Car on the Freeway', a 1979 mystery/thriller about a murderous rampage on the freeways of Los Angeles. What might at first glance seem like another cheesy car chase movie, turned out to be a much deeper commentary on workplace sexism, toxic masculinit…

It's the new year! And it's the "lost episode"! We recorded this episode back in September, and were both a bit hesitant to release it into the world. But in the spitit of the new year, we decided to leave our comfort zone and send it out into the world. This week we watched 'The Survival of Dana', a CBS Tuesday Night Movie from 1979. So strap on y…

It's the end of the year! We wanted to leave you guys with one last Christmas movie to send off the holiday season with a bang! This week, we watched 2010's 'Rare Exports', a Horror/Fantasy about a mythical Santa Claus terrorizing a small village in Finland. Being that the entire film is in Finnish, we weren't able to add clips this week, but pleas…

Happy Life Day! And Merry Christmas! A long time ago (alright, maybe it was 1978), in a galaxy far, far away (ok fine, it was still this galaxy), the infamous 'Star Wars Holiday Special' aired to the shock and amusement of millions of eager Americans. If you've never heard about this special, allow us to introduce you to one of the most absurd piec…

If you've spent any length of time on the internet, you've probably come across 'Grumpy Cat', the memeable feline that rocketed to internet stardom in 2012 thanks to her perpetually "grumpy" face. But did you know that Lifetime made an entire movie starring Grumpy Cat back in 2014? And that Aubrey Plaza did her voice? Well, they did, and we watched…

Go on now, git! Right back into Doc West Part 2! Our hero is back, and Holysand is just as crazy as ever! But this time around, it's all about romance and poker. So hang up your spurs, kick back and relax, because it's time for Sorta Cinema! Follow the podcast @SortaCinema on social media! Follow Dalton James @IAmDaltonJames Follow Ryan Chiu @RyanC…

It's our first two-parter! This week, the boys cover the first half of 'Doc West', a 2009 Italian-Western starring Terence Hill. This over-dubbed masterpiece definitely sent us for a loop, but we powered through and watched it, so you don't have to! So tie up your horse and pour yourself a tall glass of ice tea, and enjoy this weeks episode of Sort…

Is it even Thanksgiving without a Hallmark movie? How are we even supposed to enjoy the holidays without the backdrop of an unrealistically quaint town in the fall, and a handsome baker falling in love with a hapless business woman from the city? Well don't worry, we've got you covered! This week the boys cover the 2016 Hallmark original 'Pumpkin P…

Did you know that in 2005 Marvel produced a movie about a swamp monster living in the Louisiana Bayou that was so bad that they released it on the SyFy Channel? Neither did we! On this weeks episode of Sorta Cinema, we watched 'Man-Thing' so you don't have to! Follow the podcast @SortaCinema on social media! Follow Dalton James @IAmDaltonJames Foll…

We here at Sorta Cinema take our jobs very seriously, and as a token of that professionalism and continued commitment to fact-based comedy podcasting, we've decided to swallow our collective pride and correct ourselves. So please enjoy this special bonus episode, and rest assured that no fact will go unchecked. Do you have a correction you'd like u…

This week on Sorta Cinema, the boys cover 'Rage', a 1995 Direct-to-VHS classic by PM Entertainment. What this "balls to the wall" action flick lacks in plot, it more than makes up for with ridiculous explosions and out of place BDSM scenes. So hop on your yacht and grab your sensei, because it's time for Sorta Cinema! Follow the podcast @SortaCinem…

This week on Sorta Cinema, the boys cover the Disney Channel classic 'Pixel Perfect'. We honestly can't believe how culturally relevant this movie ended up being. From artificial intelligence, to the current state of the entertainment industry, you won't believe this movie was released nearly 20 years ago. Follow the podcast @SortaCinema on social …

It's the Sorta Cinema Sorta Spooktacular Halloween Special! This week the boys covered the 1978 Horror-Thriller 'Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell'. A cautionary tale about the pitfalls of adopting pets from satanic fruit vendors. So grab yourself a bowl of kibble, turn off the lights, and enjoy this weeks episode of Sorta Cinema! Happy Halloween! Follo…

This week on Sorta Cinema, the boys cover the 2007 Lifetime Romantic Comedy 'I Me Wed'. If you like movies about overbearing friend groups pressuring a young woman into making a major life decision, then boy is this episode for you! So sit back, pour yourself a stiff drink, and bust out a crossword puzzle, because it's time for Sorta Cinema! Follow…

This week the boys cover the 1999 Lifetime Original Movie 'Invisible Child'. This movie has it all! Victor Garber in a hot tub, Mae Whitman pushing the creepy kid from 'The Ring' on a swingset, and Tom Hanks' wife giving an invisible child a bath. Was it good? Was it cinema? Listen and find out! Follow the podcast @SortaCinema on social media! Foll…

Our first Episode! For our maiden voyage into the world of "sorta cinema", we watched "Bad Ronald", the 1974 horror-thriller about a killer child living in the walls of a family's new home. We answer the questions, are peep holes always pervy? Does powdered milk really taste that bad? And how many vacations can a middle class family take in the cou…

Introducing, Sorta Cinema! Each week, hosts Dalton James and Ryan Chiu delve into the wild world of made-for-TV movies. We watch them, so you don't have to. First episode available October 5th, wherever podcasts are found.By Shockfish Media