Cinema Drive is fueled by the films that spark in our souls. Our passion is exploring the power of film to engage, to transcend, and to endure. Each week, Ryan and Jason dig beneath the surface into the true intimacy of what makes a movie memorable. Cinema Drive exists to help us all more fully consider and deeply cherish movies.
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Quick Cuts 130: Furious (Not Really) About Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
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Patti Boots loved Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) and hopes Cinema Drive will benefit from a rewatch. Message Jason and Ryan
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602. Reclaim the Future - Part II: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
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Jason and Ryan make Cinema Drive history as they roar from the glories of the movie theater straight to the comfort of the studio for hot takes on George Miller's follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)! Miller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Chris Hemsworth give it their all in this incredibly executed prequel that is truly a saga rather than merely a Furios…
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Quick Cuts 129: Boy Kills World (2024), Cobra (1986), and More
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601. Reclaim the Future - Part I: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): A Cinema Drive Independence Day
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What a film! What a LOVELY film! It's Independence Day folks, so you know Jason and Ryan have to kick off Season 6 with big summer blockbuster fare! Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) was the easy choice for those rich, bright, summer vibes, and a perfect way to start off our Reclaim the Future series. Race with Cinema Drive through George Miller's madcap a…
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Quick Cuts 128: Cinema Drive: Return (Revenge?) of the Film Guys
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Season 6 brings the Cinema Drive saga to its natural continuation! Coming to a galaxy near you this summer! Message Jason and Ryan
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Cinema Drive Classics: 408. Reckoning With Destiny: Blue Ruin (2013) and Mud (2012)
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Cinema Drive Classics presents: Southern thrillers, blood feuds, horror, romance, coming of age...Blue Ruin (2013) and Mud (2012) have it all and more when it comes to thoughtful filmmaking and terrific characterization. Jason and Ryan speak to their passion for these small films that have a ton to say. The Deep Question: Between Jeff Nichols' thre…
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Quick Cuts 127: Chef (2014) Serves Up Inspiration
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Gideon "Marvels" at the multi-verse possibilities of Chef (2014). Message Jason and Ryan
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Cinema Drive Classics: 405. The Shark Up Close: Jaws (1975) - With David Bigelow and Aaron Kai
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Cinema Drive Classics presents: Cinema Drive welcomes filmmaker David Bigelow to the show! David joins his friend Aaron Kai, the master of hyperrealistic movie art, for a heartfelt discussion about the film that STILL makes people afraid to go in the water. David thrills Jason and Ryan with his stories of the production of Jaws (1975), a film in wh…
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Quick Cuts 126: Monkey Man (2024), The Fall Guy (2024), and More
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Jason and Ryan talk over a couple 2024 releases and even more. Message Jason and Ryan
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Cinema Drive Classics: 320. Scoring Success: Music That Made the Movies
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Cinema Drive Classics presents: Some movie scores do more than breathe life into a story - some are so intrinsic to the film's impact that they elevate it to a level of success unattainable without it. Music is a mighty pillar for these films, an undercurrent of transforming emotion, drama, and larger-than-life storytelling. The Deep Question: What…
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Finish off your tall glass of Cinema Drive Season 5 with a chaser of not one, not two, but three Cinema Drive Classics! A full trilogy of nostalgic wonder. Message Jason and Ryan
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525. Adventures in Podcasting: The Unplanned Episode
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To close out Season 5, Jason and Ryan relax with some good company and a tall glass of movies. It's an all-out, unscripted, completely off the wall, good ol' discussion about film. In this improvised episode, Cinema Drive ends up covering a number of topics, and stumbles upon some fascinating questions. The Deep Question: What movie crew does your …
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Roanoke, Virginia pens us a love letter for our recent movie series episode arcs. Message Jason and Ryan
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524. Movies You Forgot Existed I: Regarding Henry (1991), Equilibrium (2002), and Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
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We at Cinema Drive don't want to assume you've seen or even heard of these forgotten films. While never in the spotlight, each of them has something to offer and each touches upon a running theme of reinvention. Listen in as Jason and Ryan guide you through the dusty Hall of Unremembered Cinema. The Deep Question: Top three films you wish had seque…
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Quick Cuts 123: Remakes Do Hurt: Road House (2024)
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Jason and Ryan regard the new Dalton and ask the ultimate movie question: "Is this better or worse than Road House (1989)?" Message Jason and Ryan
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523. Driving Cinema with Cinema Drive: The Driver (1978) and Drive (2011)
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Drive along with Cinema Drive through two driving pieces of cinema about drivers. Nuff said. The Deep Question: What are your favorite and least favorite Ben Affleck roles? This Week's Features: Drive (2011) The Driver (1978) Message Jason and Ryan
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Quick Cuts 122: Sandwalking Through the History of Dune
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Gideon writes in about how he's been Dune. Message Jason and Ryan
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522. Man vs. Wild: The Revenant (2015) and Cast Away (2000)
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The desperate need to live drives Leondaro DiCaprio and Tom Hanks in these fantastic dramas. Jason and Ryan muse on man vs. wild, from the harsh winter of the Dakotas to the bleak isolation of a tropical island. Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Robert Zemeckis are at the top of their game in these engaging and touching contemplations on survival. The Deep…
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Quick Cuts 121: House of Flying Daggers (2004), Knox Goes Away (2023), and More
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Listen in to Jason's and Ryan's takes on these films and other recent watches. Message Jason and Ryan
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521. The Intelligence of Jack Ryan: The Hunt for Red October (1990) and Patriot Games (1992)
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The Jack Ryan franchise arguably reached its peak with it's first two offerings in the early 90s. Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, James Earl Jones, and of course Harrison Ford ensure that Tom Clancy's more technical stories get a healthy dose of humanity in these John McTiernan and Phillip Noyce films. Jason and Ryan celebrate the characterization, the…
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Al Armano is back with tears and fears for a remake of The NeverEnding Story (1984). Message Jason and Ryan
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520. Criminally Elusive: The Hot Rock (1972) and Inside Man (2006)
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Jason and Ryan have cherrypicked two heist films that stand apart from your typical thieving fare. The Hot Rock (1972) is the elusive diamond that Robert Redford's crew have to steal time and again in the face of bad luck, greed, and hilarity. Inside Man (2006) is Clive Owen - a mysterious con with a heart - facing off against cunning detective Den…
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Quick Cuts 119: Chests Bursting With Joy: Happy Aliens Day!
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It's April 26, which means it's LV426/Aliens Day! Jason and Ryan celebrate! Message Jason and Ryan
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519. Dangerous Denzel: Crimson Tide (1995), Training Day (2001), and Man on Fire (2004)
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Denzel Washington takes the high ground in the deep seas of Crimson Tide (1995), knocks us off our feet in Training Day (2001), and embodies a Man on Fire (2004) here and in so many other movies. Sure, he can handle drama, but Washington absolutely delivers as a man of action! Jason and Ryan did the difficult work of determining dangerous films to …
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Quick Cuts 118: Eddie Murphy's Back in Beverly Hills!
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518. Dramatic Denzel: Glory (1989), Remember the Titans (2000), and American Gangster (2007)
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Only Denzel Washington could cement Glory (1989) as glorious, ensure you always Remember the Titans (2000), and so perfectly inhabit the dark complexities of an American Gangster (2007). Listen in as Cinema Drive celebrates some of the best dramatic fare of one of the best actors of our time and all time. Jason and Ryan analyze what the man does to…
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Quick Cuts 117: Wonka (2023), Irma la Douce (1963), and More
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This is only the beginning of all the films Jason and Ryan have been enjoying lately! Message Jason and Ryan
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517. Birth of Burton: Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) and Beetlejuice (1988)
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No one defined a bizarrely macabre aesthetic like Tim Burton. In these early offerings he blew audiences away by letting his fevered imagination off the leash - like a kid in a creepy toy shop! While his substance is often overwhelmed by his style, what Burton delivers in style is just too much fun to ignore. The Deep Question: What's a film you we…
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516. Batting 1000 - Part III: The Sandlot (1993), Bad News Bears (1976), and Bull Durham (1988)
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Let Cinema Drive take you out to the ball game again! Jason and Ryan run on to the field with three more films that Movieland just can't forget. As North Carolinians and Durham Bulls fans, they're especially proud to sport their best Bulls gear and provide color commentary about a "bunch of lollygaggers"... The Deep Question: What is the last line?…
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Quick Cuts 115: Cinema Drive and the Dial of Destiny
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Hands off that dial! You're destined for Cinema Drive Season 5! Message Jason and Ryan
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515. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) and Nacho Libre (2006): A Cinema Drive Easters
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It's a Cinema Drive Easters! Happy Easters to all of you out there in Movieland. Jared Hess takes center stage with his two best "pleasantly stupid" comedies. Napoleon and Nacho make no apologies for who they are, and we get to die laughing at their awkward and hilarious journeys. The Deep Question: If you could only watch one genre of movie the re…
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Quick Cuts 114: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), and More
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514. Hal Ashby and the Outsiders: Harold and Maude (1971) and Being There (1979)
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Hal Ashby directed some of the most touching, hilarious, and beloved motion pictures of the 1970s, and his "classic" period could rightfully be bookended with these two highly-regarded films. Equal parts poignant and comedic, Ashby's impressive early body of work is well-represented in these beautiful films. The Deep Question: If Tom Hanks is Ameri…
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513. Destiny by Design - Part II: Dune: Part Two (2024)
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Dune: Part Two (2024) is upon us! Denis Villeneuve overwhelms with a sequel that expands upon the scope and promise of Dune: Part One (2021). Deftly reshaping Frank Herbert's layered novel into pure cinema, Villeneuve delivers a powerful film that blends a grand political scale with thrilling action, soulful romance, and the dark side of victory. T…
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512. Destiny by Design - Part I: Dune: Part One (2021)
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Denis Villeneuve is the chosen one the movie industry has been waiting for! Blending the complex ideas of Frank Herbert's novel and its formidable cast of characters into a terrific screenplay, Villeneuve caught the hearts of both fans and critics alike. Dune: Part One (2021) was a cinematic achievement, with everyone from the actors and composer t…
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Quick Cuts 111: American Fiction (2023), Self Reliance (2023), and More
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511. Man vs. Beast: The Edge (1997) and The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
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Lions and podcasts and bears, oh my! In this double feature, our heroes' education and desire to tame the wild are put to the test. Faced with dire circumstances, they turn to their primal instincts to survive. The Deep Question: Would you rather be hunted by a Terminator or a Predator? This Week's Features: The Edge (1997) The Ghost and the Darkne…
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510. The Man in Lincoln's Nose: North by Northwest (1959)
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Is North by Northwest (1959) the ultimate Alfred Hitchcock film? Jason and Ryan think so! Listen to an all new Cinema Drive that gives this progenitor of classic espionage films the analysis and love it deserves. The Deep Question: Who is your favorite acting dynasty? This Week's Features: North by Northwest (1959) Message Jason and Ryan…
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Malcolm P. says Cinema Drive made him want to see Paterson (2016) and expresses love for Adam Driver. Message Jason and Ryan
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509. The Ultimate RomCom Showdown: A Cinema Drive Valentine's Day
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All's fair in love, war, and the Cinema Drive Valentine's Day Ultimate RomCom Showdown! Jason and Ryan have put in the work, done the research, and created THE bracket to finally determine which contestant wins the title of Ultimate RomCom! Tune in as 32 of the most popular and beloved romcoms compete to top a genre frozen in time - in history and …
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Quick Cuts 108: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
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Jason and Ryan review the final installment in the adventures of Indiana Jones. Message Jason and Ryan
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508. "It's Such a Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever": This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and Waiting for Guffman (1996)
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Be our (Christopher) Guest this episode as Jason and Ryan pay homage to two mockumentaries that set the stage for a comedy genre phenomenon. After teaming with Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer to deliver the rockumentary classic This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Christopher Guest started a reign of dry satire with the cult classic Waiting for…
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Quick Cuts 107: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
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Jason and Ryan follow up and catch up on Scorsese's latest. Message Jason and Ryan
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507. (More Than) A Few Good Movies: Rob Reiner and The Princess Bride (1987)
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What do genre-defining movies like This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Stand By Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Misery (1990) and A Few Good Men (1992) have in common? The cinematic chameleon Rob Reiner! Deftly leaping from comedy to drama - and everything in between - Reiner's early directing career was defined by hit …
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506. Going the Distance: Rocky (1976) and Rudy (1993)
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When you're the underdog the only thing you've got in your corner is your willingness to persevere. Rocky and Rudy both go the distance in these sports films that are about so much more than sticking it out for 15 rounds with Apollo Creed or getting to dress for Notre Dame's Fighting Irish. Our heroes' hearts are what inspire these stories and the …
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