Best Thomas Mariani Podcasts (2024)

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Ghostwatch (1992) - A for Atypical Ghosts 2:07:22

3d ago2:07:22

2:07:22

To end their ghost movie season and ring in Halloween, Cinema To The Letter is going truly Atypical. Thomas, Bryan and special guest Emily Slade of the Why This Film Podcast are breaking all the rules of cinema by covering the infamous feature length BBC TV special Ghostwatch! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How did Ghostwatch…

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The Others (2001) - M for Masterpiece Ghosts 2:01:32

9d ago2:01:32

2:01:32

If you're stuck inside away from the sun and alongside ghosts, nothing will lift your spirits like our newest episode of Cinema To The Letter! For the Masterpiece pick of their Ghosts season, Thomas is introducing one of his favorite films of all time to Bryan: The Others! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why has Nicole Kidman endur…

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Casper (1995) - E for Egregious Ghosts 1:51:05

16d ago1:51:05

1:51:05

We've had enough spooky ghosts this season on Cinema To The Letter. Let's meet a friendly one! For the E for Egregious pick, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the very 90s family film adaptation of Casper! Together our duo answers the crucial questions. Is Casper perhaps too friendly? Which cut of Apocalypse Now do the Ghostly Trio prefer? What is with…

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The Night House (2021) - N for New Ghosts 1:51:02

23d ago1:51:02

1:51:02

The house isn't playing tricks on you. This is the N for New episode of Cinema To The Letter's Ghost season! Bryan and Thomas take a look at The Night House, a haunting tale of loss and unpleasant revelations for Rebecca Hall! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why do they consider themselves "Rebecca Hall-ics"? Has the modern age of …

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Insidious (2011) - I for Indie Ghosts 2:23:24

29d ago2:23:24

2:23:24

What's that behind you? It's the newest episode of Cinema To The Letter! Thomas & Bryan are continuing their Ghosts spooky season with their I for Indie choice of James Wan's Insidious alongside special guest LT! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. How loving can two parents be if they forget about 2/3rds of their kids? Why is Lin Shay…

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House on Haunted Hill (1959) - C for Classic Ghosts 1:50:31

1M ago1:50:31

1:50:31

How do you kill time while spending the night in a haunted house? By listening to the season premiere of Cinema To The Letter! To kick off their Ghost season, Thomas, Bryan and returning guest Lili Labens will discuss the C for Classic film House on Haunted Hill! Together, our trio will answer all the crucial questions. Who actually deserves the pr…

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Cinema To The Letter Season 7: Ghosts Lineup Announcement [Bonus Episode] 22:56

1M ago22:56

22:56

The spooky season is creepy toward us and Cinema To The Letter is getting haunted! As voted on by our Patrons, we're devoting our 7th season to Ghost Movies! Which 6 films will they cover? Listen to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2le…

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Starman (1984) - A for Atypical Hard Sci-Fi 2:10:05

2M ago2:10:05

2:10:05

What's that waiting in the sky? It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! To wrap up their Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas & Bryan are discussing a very A for Atypical film for hard sci-fi, director John Carpenter and Academy Award nominated performances: Starman! Together, our duo answers the important questions. Why does Bryan prefer this to most fi…

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Deja Vu (2006) - M for Masterpiece Hard Sci-Fi 2:20:22

3M ago2:20:22

2:20:22

Are we experiencing Deja Vu? Nope because this is a brand new Cinema To The Letter! For the M for Masterpiece episode of their Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas & Bryan are joined by special guest Yonathan Habtemichael to discuss Tony Scott's 2006 sci-fi thriller Deja Vu! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is Deja Vu a crucial fulcr…

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I, Robot (2004) - E for Egregious Hard Sci-Fi 1:59:47

3M ago1:59:47

1:59:47

There are three laws in podcasting... but we forgot all of them in the adaptation process. For the E for Egregious pick of Cinema To The Letter's Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas, Bryan & returning guest Adam Thomas are discussing the disastrous Will Smith android thriller I, Robot! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why did Hollywood brea…

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Crimes of the Future (2022) - N for New Hard Sci-Fi 2:11:41

3M ago2:11:41

2:11:41

Art takes guts, especially in a plastic soaked nightmare future! For the N for New episode of this season's Hard Sci-Fi theme, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the latest film from David Cronenberg Crimes of the Future! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How does an older filmmaker truly embody modern era dread? What animal is Kristen Ste…

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High Life (2019) - I for Indie Hard Sci-Fi 2:19:20

3M ago2:19:20

2:19:20

In space, no one can hear you scream "CINEMA TO THE LETTER!" For their Hard Sci-Fi season's I for Indie episode, Thomas & Bryan are looking to the stars as they cover Claire Denis' very strange version of an interstellar thriller High Life! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does High Life capture the experience of living in our m…

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The Andromeda Strain (1971) - C for Classic Hard Sci-Fi 2:06:23

4M ago2:06:23

2:06:23

Alert! Alert! There's a new season of Cinema To The Letter starting! To kick off our Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Kaycee Jarrard are looking back at a true C for Classic of the subgenre The Andromeda Strain! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How integral was heavy smoking to the success of character actors…

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Cinema To The Letter Season 6: Hard Sci-Fi Lineup Announcement [Bonus Episode] 21:26

4M ago21:26

21:26

Nothing says "Hot Summer" like "Hard Sci-Fi"! For the upcoming 6th season of Cinema To The Letter, Thomas & Bryan are covering films within the hard sci-fi subgenre. That is to say, science fiction films with a more grounded version of traditional sci-fi concepts. Listen to this bonus episode as they announce all six films they will cover for their…

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Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971) - A for Atypical Godzilla 2:01:12

5M ago2:01:12

2:01:12

Godzilla has fought many kaiju, but can he handle one made of smog and sludge? Cinema To The Letter will find the answer as Thomas & Bryan wrap up their Godzilla season with the very A for Atypical choice of Godzilla vs Hedorah! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. What does Godzilla do in his off time? How weird is this compared to othe…

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Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) - M for Masterpiece Godzilla 2:05:55

5M ago2:05:55

2:05:55

Giant monsters demand giant titles! The penultimate entry in our Godzilla season sends Thomas & Bryan into the dawn of the new millennium as they cover Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How did the Millennium Era of Godzilla reinvent the King of the Monsters and his ka…

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Godzilla vs Mothra (1992) - E for Egregious Godzilla 2:05:14

6M ago2:05:14

2:05:14

Godzilla using his atomic breath is the exact kind of flame that attracts moths. Specifically Mothra! As Cinema To The Letter continues to celebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Chris Luciantonio are here to discuss the 1992 film Godzilla vs Mothra! Together, they'll answer all the crucial questions. What separates G…

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) - N for New Godzilla 2:16:16

6M ago2:16:16

2:16:16

First Godzilla & King Kong were fighting. Now? They're "x"-ing! For this episode of Cinema To The Letter, Thomas & Bryan discuss Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire as the brand N for New pick for their Godzilla season! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions in spoilery detail. How has the American Monsterverse treated Godzilla, King Kong and …

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Godzilla Minus One (2023) - I for Indie Godzilla 2:06:20

6M ago2:06:20

2:06:20

Godzilla Minus One equals A Great Movie! That's the kind of math we appreciate at Cinema To The Letter ! Yes, as our Godzilla season's I for Indie pick (don't worry, we explain in the episode) we're covering the recent Academy Award winning sleeper hit from the franchise! Join Thomas, Bryan & special guest Mel Glenn Gore as they answer all the cruc…

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Destroy All Monsters (1968) - C for Classic Godzilla 2:06:03

7M ago2:06:03

2:06:03

Godzilla is turning 70, so it's about time we finally try to Destroy All Monsters! As the legendary kaiju reaches this milestone, Cinema To The Letter is looking at six different Godzilla films for this brand new season! This episode, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Bill Mulligan discuss the 9th film to feature Godzilla known as Destroy All Monster…

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Cinema To The Letter Season 5: Godzilla Lineup Announcement [Bonus Episode] 19:41

7M ago19:41

19:41

The King of the Monsters is the king kaiju of Cinema To The Letter! For their upcoming fifth season, Cinema To The Letter hosts Thomas & Bryan are tackling their first franchise: Godzilla! That's right, Cinema To The Letter is celebrating this legendary movie monsters' 70th birthday with a full season devoted to covering Godzilla films. Which six G…

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Best Animated Film March Madness Bracket [Bonus From Behind the Patreon Paywall] 4:40:07

7M ago4:40:07

4:40:07

Cinema To The Letter is still on hiatus (Godzilla season starts in mid-April), but here's a bonus episode that'll be long enough to tide you over. Back in the Double Edged Double Bill days, every March marked a March Madness Bracket podcast over on the Patreon. We're still keeping that tradition alive over on the Cinema To The Letter Patreon for th…

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BONUS: Oscars® Predictions 2024 1:29:18

8M ago1:29:18

1:29:18

Cinema To The Letter is still currently on hiatus, but here's a surprise bonus episode! Hear Thomas alongside friends of the show Rafe Telsch (Never Say Die/Have Not Seen This), Emily Slade (Why This Film/In A Barbie World) and Mel Gore (Tangent1985) as they discuss the nominees for the 96th Academy Awards® & who they think will win come this Sunda…

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Rango (2011) - A for Atypical Won 1 Oscar 2:16:00

8M ago2:16:00

2:16:00

It's the last round up for this season of Cinema To The Letter, cowpokes! To close out the Won 1 Oscar season, Bryan, Thomas & special guest Saveydro discuss the unlikely Best Animated Feature winner Rango as their A for Atypical choice! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How does Rango stick out in the modern animated film landscape…

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Michael Clayton (2007) - M for Masterpiece Won 1 Oscar 1:46:02

9M ago1:46:02

1:46:02

Do we look like we're negotiating? No, we look like we're listening to the latest episode of Cinema To The Letter! For this episode, hosts Thomas & Bryan are joined by special guest Matt Curione to discuss 2007's Michael Clayton as the M for Masterpiece pick of their Won 1 Oscar season! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How weird is…

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The Greatest Show On Earth (1952) - E for Egregious Won 1 Oscar 1:41:15

9M ago1:41:15

1:41:15

Step right up for The Greatest Podcast On Earth! This week, Cinema To The Letter examines the 1952 Best Picture The Greatest Show on Earth, one of the more infamous winners of the biggest Academy Award about life at the circus as the E for Egregious pick for their Won 1 Oscar season. Together, our duo Thomas and Bryan answer the crucial questions. …

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Another Round (2020) - N for New Won 1 Oscar 1:50:39

9M ago1:50:39

1:50:39

Cheers to a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! This week, Thomas & Bryan cover the N for New pick for their Won 1 Oscar season: the 2020 Best International Film winner Another Round! While those Academy Awards might be a blur, the exploits of Mads Mikkelson and his bros attempting to stay consistently inebriated is an incredibly entertaining watc…

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) - I for Indie Won 1 Oscar 1:40:58

9M ago1:40:58

1:40:58

Did you forget there's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? Don't worry, it's still here for you to discover! For the I for Indie pick for their Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas & Bryan are joined by Lili Labens to remember the 2004 sci-fi romantic drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. Why is scree…

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Rashomon (1950) - C for Classic Won 1 Oscar 1:32:57

10M ago1:32:57

1:32:57

No matter what perspective you're following, there's no denying that a new season of Cinema To The Letter has started! To kick off their awards focused Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest John Patterson discuss Rashomon! This C for Classic pick from director Akira Kurosawa won the initial version of what is now known as Best Interna…

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Cinema To The Letter Season 4: Won 1 Oscar Lineup Announcement [Bonus Episode] 13:26

10M ago13:26

13:26

There's Oscar buzz abound and that means Cinema To The Letter is returning for a new season! This time, hosts Thomas and Bryan are looking at six films that have Won 1 Oscar! That's right; this selection is not just Best Picture winners or any of the other major categories. All of them won (at least) one Academy Award in any category! Listen in to …

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Return to Oz (1985) - A for Atypical Disney 1:41:42

11M ago1:41:42

1:41:42

We're not in Kansas anymore here on Cinema To The Letter! For the final episode in their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas discuss a truly A for Atypical film from this family friendly studio. While Return to Oz was aimed at a family audience, the intensity of its fantasy imagery was so decried upon release that Oscar winning editor Walter Murch neve…

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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - M for Masterpiece Disney 2:08:28

11M ago2:08:28

2:08:28

Hi ho and happy holidays from Cinema To The Letter! To get into the festive mood during their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas are dedicating an episode to The Muppet Christmas Carol! Thomas is a lifelong Muppet fan while Bryan hadn't seen a Muppet film until earlier this year. The results may fill you with the spirit of the holiday season! Together…

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Tomorrowland (2015) - E for Egregious Disney 1:58:54

11M ago1:58:54

1:58:54

There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining through the end of this episode of Cinema To The Letter! For the E for Egregious pick of the Disney season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Shakyl Lambert are discussing the 2015 Disney flop Tomorrowland! Yet, not everyone thinks that Brad Bird's live action folly is all that bad! Together, our trio an…

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) - N for New Disney 2:37:57

11M ago2:37:57

2:37:57

The dog days are over. And by "dog days" we mean "days without a new episode of Cinema To The Letter!" For the N for New pick on their Disney series, Bryan and Thomas are discussing the very fresh Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Or rather, they discuss their complicated relationships with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole in contrast to thei…

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Clerks (1994) - I for Indie Disney 2:28:30

11M ago2:28:30

2:28:30

Unlike some other folks who won't stop talking, Cinema To The Letter IS supposed to be here today! Specifically, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Torrey Depina are here to discuss Clerks! Yes, despite the raunchy independent nature of Kevin Smith's directorial debut, this does fit the Disney season given Miramax was a Disney subsidiary at the time o…

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Sleeping Beauty (1959) - C for Classic Disney 2:04:47

12M ago2:04:47

2:04:47

Cinema To The Letter has awoken from its sleep to start Season 3! Bryan and Thomas are kicking off their Disney season with a true C for Classic: Sleeping Beauty! The ambitious animated masterwork that Walt himself envisioned as his daring opus... before he lost interest in favor of his theme parks. However, Thomas and Bryan are here to ask the imp…

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BONUS: Cinema To The Letter Season 3 Disney Lineup Announcement 17:20

12M ago17:20

17:20

Cinema To The Letter is opening the gates for season 3! This time, Thomas and Bryan are getting magical to coincide with Disney's 100th anniversary! Starting November 21st, our two heroes will start covering six Disney films that fit the acronym of C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Listen …

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The Exorcist III (1990) - A for Atypical Horror 2:18:13

1y ago2:18:13

2:18:13

Happy Halloween from Cinema To The Letter! For this All Hallow's Eve finale to the horror focused Season 2, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Chrishaun Baker have gathered to discuss a very atypical choice of The Exorcist III! Directed by the original Exorcist book/screenwriter William Peter Blatty, this sequel features a serial killer possessing spi…

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Let The Right One In (2008) - M for Masterpiece Horror 2:05:36

1y ago2:05:36

2:05:36

Watch out for those vampires, kids! For the penultimate episode of their horror season, Bryan and Thomas are taking a look at the 2008 Swedish vampire film Let The Right One In! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions about this modern masterpiece. How do children deal with loneliness? Is Sweden secretly purgatory on Earth? Why does this ve…

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Wish Upon (2017) - E for Egregious Horror 1:24:28

1y ago1:24:28

1:24:28

If you wished for a new Cinema To The Letter episode, your wish came true! For the fourth episode of their horror season, Thomas, Bryan & special guest Siobhan Irving are here to discuss the 2017 horror film Wish Upon, a story about magic, death and everything the teens would use an evil music box to bring into existence. Together, our trio answers…

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Skinamarink (2023) - N for New Horror 1:24:44

1y ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Skinamarink is one of the more divisive horror films of 2023. Audiences think it's either a lot of boring long shots of dark hallways or a lot of terrifying long shots of dark hallways. Luckily, Thomas and Bryan are here to set the record straight on Kyle Edward Ball's surreal sleeper hit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What makes…

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Phantasm (1979) - I for Indie Horror 1:52:33

1y ago1:52:33

1:52:33

Cinema To The Letter continues its horror season with the surreal indie darling Phantasm! Joining Bryan and Thomas to discuss this legendary film is former Double Edged Double Bill host and big BOY in his own right Adam Thomas! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why did this very odd movie spawn a long running franchise? What exactly…

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Black Sabbath (1963) (C for Classic Horror) - Cinema To The Letter Season 2 Premiere 1:35:39

1y ago1:35:39

1:35:39

The Halloween season is fast approaching, so Cinema To The Letter is getting spooky for their next batch of films! Thomas and Bryan kick off their horror themed curation with Mario Bava's anthology film Black Sabbath! Three tales of terror that feature phone based stalkers, Slavic vampires and eerie corpses out to seek their vengeance. Together, ou…

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BONUS: 2023 In Horror: The Year So Far (Live From DragonCon) 1:05:23

1y ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Before our spooky second season starts next week, Cinema To The Letter is bringing you a bonus episode recorded this past Labor Day weekend at DragonCon! One of our usual hosts Thomas participated in a panel about the horror films of 2023 so far, alongside fellow panelists Crystal Cleveland, Christopher G. Moore, Hansi Oppenheimer, Aaron Michael Ri…

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BONUS: Cinema To The Letter Season 2: Horror Lineup Announcement 13:38

1y ago13:38

13:38

Cinema To The Letter is opening the curtain for season 2! This time, Thomas and Bryan are getting spooky to coincide with the Halloween season! Starting September 26th, our two heroes will start covering six horror films that fit the acronym of C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Listen in t…

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Last Action Hero (1993) (A for Atypical Blockbuster) 2:15:05

1y ago2:15:05

2:15:05

The summer is winding down, so it's time for a close to the Cinema To The Letter's inaugural season on Blockbusters! Thomas, Bryan and their first ever special guest Marcelo J. Pico are here to talk all about the blockbuster to end all action hero runs Last Action Hero! Arnold Schwarzenegger's meta take on the films that created him was met with bo…

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (M for Masterpiece Blockbuster) 2:11:02

1y ago2:11:02

2:11:02

While a toon and a human try to solve a murder mystery, Bryan and Thomas are here to watch a modern masterpiece of a blockbuster! Yes, the penultimate episode of Cinema to the Letter's Blockbuster mini-series is all about the 1988 Robert Zemeckis film Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why could Disney only ma…

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Van Helsing (2004) (E for Egregious Blockbuster) 1:39:09

1+ y ago1:39:09

1:39:09

Sure, Van Helsing can face off against the greatest monsters of all time. However, what can he do against the powers of a terrible script and hideous CG? Thomas and Bryan are here to find out for the fourth episode of their Blockbuster mini-series all about Stephen Sommers' egregiously bad summer 2004 flop Van Helsing! Together, our duo will answer…

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Tenet (2020) (N For New Blockbuster) 1:36:24

1+ y ago1:36:24

1:36:24

While we're still in the radiant glow of Oppenheimer, let's look back at Christopher Nolan's last film Tenet! Together, Thomas and Bryan will answer the crucial questions. Was a global pandemic the only thing that doomed Tenet? What makes a great "vibes" movie? Will Christopher Nolan ever get back with Warner Bros after their relationship with the …

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Blair Witch Project (1999) (I For Indie Blockbuster) 1:42:21

1+ y ago1:42:21

1:42:21

Cinema To The Letter continues the Blockbuster mini-series with the next letter in C.I.N.E.M.A.: I for Indie! Specifically, Bryan and Thomas are covering 1999's very profitable summer blockbuster The Blair Witch Project! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is scary about The Blair Witch Project? How real can found footage horror f…

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