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The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast
Emilio, Madeline, and Julian love music, and spend their afternoons and evenings working for and teaching at a music school in midtown Manhattan. But they also really love movies. A lot. So when they're done teaching, they stay up late and discuss a movie, sometimes a few, that they've all agreed to see recently. Opinions, musings, personal stories, and sincere film enthusiasm ensue.
Episodes
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Work Sucks, I Know: 'Clockwatchers' (1997) and 'Office Space' (1999) with Sadie Dean
This week, Madeline, Julian and Emilio continue discussing Comfort Movies of the 90s with a Two-Shot episode dedicated to a pair of workplace comedies: Jill…
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The Unsinkable 90s Hit: 'Titanic' (1997) with Natalie Weiss
This week, Emilio, Madeline and Julian continue discussing "Comfort Movies of the 90s" and welcome on world class vocalist/performer, 90s media enthusiast, and…
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Hell's Coming With Us: 'Tombstone' (1993) with Jamie Homs
Justice is coming! This week, Emilio, Madeline and Julian welcome back friend of the podcast and delightful social media cinephile Jamie Homs to discuss one of…
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A Lotta Ins, A Lotta Outs: 'The Big Lebowski' (1998) with Brendan McDonald
Julian, Emilio and Madeline welcome back Brendan McDonald, former producer of the medium-defining podcast WTF with Marc Maron, to kick off a new episode cycle…
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Actors Who Should Play Dual Roles
As our Twins and Doppelgängers cycle comes to a close, Julian, Madeline and Emilio discuss actors they think are over due to play a dual roles in a film. They…
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Our 100th Episode! Staying Up For 'Sleepless in Seattle' (1993)
For the podcast's 100th episode, Madeline, Julian and Emilio fire up Nora Ephron's classic rom com from 1993 'Sleepless in Seattle', starring Tom Hanks and Meg…
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The Many Faces of Tilda Swinton: 'Orlando' (1992), 'Okja' (2017), and 'Suspiria' (2018) with Sarah Ungerleider
To wrap up their cycle dedicated to films featuring Twins and Doppelgängers, Emilio, Madeline, and Julian are joined by Emilio’s longtime friend Sarah…
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"We're Americans" - 'Us' (2019) and 'Sinners' (2025) with Mariquita Reese
Continuing their cycle dedicated to Twins and Doppelgängers, Julian, Madeline and Emilio welcome friend of the pod and always delightful guest Mariquita Reese…
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RIP Glen Hansard
July 29, 2026 was a heartbreaking day for music lovers, as we learned of the sudden and tragic death of Irish singer/songwriter Glen Hansard. His breakthrough…
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'Dead Ringers' (1988): Brothers' Keepers and Irons Men
Julian, Emilio, and Madeline continue their episode cycle focusing on Twins and Doppelgängers with a "Suggestion Box" episode about "Dead Ringers," David…
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Many Lives To Live: 'Cloud Atlas' (2012) with Emilio's Sister!
For the Twins and Doppelgängers cycle "Mise-Unseen", Madeline, Julian and Emilio strap in and tackle 'Cloud Atlas', the 2012 film directed by The Wachowskis…
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When Life Gives You Orchids: 'Adaptation' (2002) with Michaela Brady
Julian, Madeline, and Emilio welcome back writer, performer, and Julian's longtime friend Michaela Brady to discuss the iconic meditation on the creative…
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Offbeat Movie Musicals We'd Love To See
We've spent the last several episodes discussing interesting existing Offbeat Musicals, but what about the ones that we'd love to see get made? For a bonus…
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The Movie Musicals of Paul Williams: 'Phantom of the Paradise' (1974), 'Bugsy Malone' (1976), & 'The Muppet Movie' (1979)
To wrap up our episode cycle featuring "Off-Beat Musicals", Madeline, Julian and Emilio close in on a prolific songwriter whose career has notably dovetailed…
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Walkin' on the Wild Side: 'Velvet Goldmine' (1998) and 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' (2001)
Madeline, Julian, and Emilio continue their cycle of Offbeat Musicals with a "Two-Shot" on a pair of turn-of-the-millennium glam-rock extravaganzas: Todd…
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So May We Spark(s): 'Annette' (2021) with Kelly Autry
Continuing with the cycle theme of “Offbeat Musicals”, Julian and Madeline draw from the conception of their friendship with a joint suggestion - Leos Carax’s…
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All "Inn" The Family: 'The Happiness of the Katakuris' (2001) with Lexi Amoriello
For the "Offbeat Musical" cycle's Mise-Unseen episode, Emilio and Julian come in brick cold (and Madeline a tad less frigid) to their selected film for…
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Don't Feed The Plants: 'Little Shop of Horrors' (1986) with Will Reynolds
This week, Madeline, Julian and Emilio kick off a new cycle dedicated to "Offbeat Musicals" with perhaps the pre-eminent offbeat musical movie: 'Little Shop of…
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Seventy Years of 'Written On The Wind' (1956) with Christian Garcia
This week, Emilio, Madeline, and Julian welcome in fellow podcaster Christian Garcia for a bonus episode to discuss 'Written on the Wind', Douglas Sirk's…
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A Neil Simon Rom-Com Trio, with James Codoyannis: 'Barefoot in the Park' (1967), 'The Heartbreak Kid' (1972), and 'The Goodbye Girl' (1977)
Madeline, Emilio, and Julian are rejoined by film editor and all-around great cinephile hang James Codoyannis to wrap up their cycle of Oscar-Worthy Rom-Coms…
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Our Rom Com Oscar Snubs
We've been breaking down Oscar Worthy Rom Coms for several weeks now, but what about movies that didn't get nominations or wins but absolutely should have?…
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Arrival of an Ingenue: 'Roman Holiday' (1953) and 'Pretty Woman' (1990) with Sydney Duncan
This week, Julian, Emilio, and Madeline are joined by comedian Sydney Duncan to discuss two films that launched their leading ladies to superstardom - William…
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Remembering Rob Reiner with Matt Friedman
2025 ended with a real gut punch for us film lovers - the sudden and shocking death of Rob Reiner, alongside his wife Michele Singer. This week, Emilio, Julian…
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A Human Interest Story: 'Broadcast News' (1987) with David Schwartz
This week, Madeline, Emilio and Julian continue making their way through Oscar Worthy Rom Coms and tune into 'Broadcast News', James L. Brooks' beloved 1987…
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'The Apartment' (1960): Keys to Success, RomCom-Wise
Julian, Madeline, and Emilio continue their cycle of Oscar-Worthy Rom-Coms with a Suggestion Box episode focusing on "The Apartment," Billy Wilder's…
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Starry-Eyed Bard: 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998) with Anna Stone
If podcasting be the food of love, record on! Continuing with their cycle of "Oscar Worthy Rom Coms", Madeline, Emilio and Julian fire up 1998's Best Picture…
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Gnomes, Pay Phones and Deux Moulins: 'Amelie' (2001) with Anu Valia
It's a new year, and Emilio, Madeline, and Julian kick off a new episode cycle of "Oscar Worthy Rom Coms" with 'Amelie', Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 2001 film…
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Dolls in Toyland: 'Tangerine" (2015) with Edo Choi
Madeline, Emilio, and Julian wrap up their cycle of Unorthodox Holiday Movies with a film befitting of a Christmas Eve episode - Sean Baker’s “Tangerine”…
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The Criterion Disc Holiday Share
This week, Emilio, Madeline and Julian make good on something that has been in works for over two years - a conversation about the movies they gifted each…
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There You Are Peter!: 'Hook' (1991) with Rob McClure
Bangarang! Emilio, Madeline, and Julian fly, fight, and crow their way through this next "Unorthodox Holiday Movie" suggestion, and this is a special one, a…
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'Wicked for Good' (2025) Reactions with Down The Yellow Brick Pod and Courtney Iventosch
This week, Madeline, Emilio and Julian discuss the recently released 'Wicked For Good', the second part of a pair of films that together have brought the…
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'Eyes Wide Shut' (1999): Escapade, Cavalcade, Masquerade
Madeline, Emilio, and Julian continue their seasonal cycle of Unorthodox Holiday Movies with a discussion about "Eyes Wide Shut," Stanley Kubrick's enigmatic…
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Dads, Daughters, and the Revolution: "One Battle After Another" (2025) with Brendan McDonald
Julian, Madeline, and Emilio are rejoined by Brendan McDonald, former producer of the iconic podcast WTF with Marc Maron, for a bonus episode about Paul Thomas…
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The Worst Noel: 'Black Christmas' (1974) with James Codoyannis
To kick off the latest cycle of "Unorthodox Holiday Suggestions", Emilio brings the original 'Black Christmas', Bob Clark's other holiday themed masterpiece…
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Found Footage Evolution with Shaun Seneviratne: 'The Blair Witch Project' (1999), 'Creep' (2014), and 'Searching' (2018)
For their Audience Interrogation cycle "Close Up" episode, Emilio, Julian and Madeline hit record and explore a genre that they are, admittedly, not as…
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Movies That Scarred Us
If you're a lover of movies, there is, without a doubt, a disturbing movie (or several) that you saw when you were too young to process it. With imagery and…
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Pursuing the Money Shot: 'Nightcrawler' (2014) and 'Civil War' (2024) with Michael Cramer
Julian, Madeline, and Emilio continue their episode cycle on Audience Interrogation with a "Two-Shot" on Dan Gilroy's "Nightcrawler" (2014) and Alex Garland's…
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Rock and Roll Re-Creation: 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' (2025)
As a bonus this week, Julian, Emilio, and Madeline gear up for Spinal Tap’s reunion in the new release “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues”. Released 41 years…
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Spike Lee's 'Bamboozled' (2000) at 25 with Idris Goodwin
For the "Audience Interrogation" cycle's Suggestion Box episode, Emilio, Julian and Madeline go with a pick that's been a long time coming: 'Bamboozled', Spike…
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Rerelease - 'This is Spinal Tap' (1984)
With 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' arriving to theaters this week, England's "loudest band" is coming back to the big screen! If you haven't yet listened…
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Hindsight is 2020: 'Eddington' (2025) with Mariquita Reese
Continuing their episode cycle discussing films related to "Audience Interrogation", Emilio, Julian and Madeline strap on their masks, observe social…
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In Dreams, You're Mine: "Blue Velvet" (1986) with Lily Desmond
Julian, Madeline, and Emilio begin a new episode cycle focusing on Audience Interrogation in film with a "View-nanimous" discussion on David Lynch's 1986…
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Goin' Out West: Tom Waits on Film in 'Down By Law' (1986), 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992), and 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' (2018)
Julian, Madeline, and Emilio wrap up their cycle of Musicians on Film by diving into the filmography of Tom Waits, once dubbed a "performer, singer, actor…
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Big Feminist Swings: "A League of Their Own" (1992) and "Don't Worry Darling" (2022) with Emilio's Sister!
For our Musicians-Turned-Actor cycle "Two Shot", Madeline, Emilio and Julian are swinging for the fences with an unexpected pair of films - Penny Marshall's…
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In the Moon for Love: 'Moonstruck' (1987) with Jamie Homs
Julian, Madeline and Emilio pop some Asti Spumante and welcome back social media maven and podcast favorite Jamie Homs to talk 'Moonstruck', the beloved 1987…
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Intergalactic Man of Industry: 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' (1976) with Michaela Brady
Madeline, Julian, and Emilio welcome back past guest and Julian's longtime friend Michaela Brady to continue discussing films with Musicians-Turned-Actors, and…
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'Jaws' (1975) at Fifty with Mike Duquette
This week, Emilio, Julian and Madeline set sail with pop culture writer and Spielberg aficionado Mike Duquette aboard to take on 'Jaws', the landmark film that…
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'Licorice Pizza' (2021): Life Plans and Stick Shift Vans
To kick off a new cycle featuring musicians turned actors, Julian, Madeline and Emilio rewatch 'Licorice Pizza', Paul Thomas Anderson's 2021 film and love…
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Marriage Gory: 'Possession' (1981) with Sylvie Dranoff
Madeline, Emilio, and Julian are joined by Julian’s oft-mentioned cinephile cousin Sylvie for a standalone discussion about Andrzej Żuławski’s singular film…
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Owen Roizman's New York Cinematography, with Special Guest Brendan McDonald: 'The French Connection' (1971), 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' (1974), and 'Network' (1976)
Julian, Madeline, and Emilio are joined by Brendan McDonald, the producer of 'WTF with Marc Maron,' to finish off their cycle of New York City movies with a…
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Outer Borough Scrambles: 'Good Time' (2017) and 'Anora' (2024) with Mariquita Reese
For our "Two Shot" episode featuring New York City movies, Emilio, Julian and Madeline welcome on Mariquita Reese, fellow cinephile and cohost of Post Film…
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A "Wedding Banquet" (1993) Companion with NYU Film Professor Zhen Zhang
For a bonus episode this week, Emilio goes solo for a (mostly) spoiler free talk about a film he really loves, Ang Lee's "The Wedding Banquet". It was a…
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FutureMakerPro: The Surreal Immigrant Experience of 'Problemista' (2024)
Madeline, Julian, and Emilio continue their cycle of New York City movies with a "Suggestion Box" entry covering "Problemista," the film debut of director…
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Giddy for Gitl: 'Hester Street' (1975) and its Timeless Charms with Sharyn Rothstein
For this cycle's "Mise-Unseen" entry, Julian, Emilio and Madeline fire up 'Hester Street', Joan Micklin Silver's overlooked and under-appreciated film from…
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How Go The Dances?: ‘Frances Ha’ (2012) with Maggie Hill
Emilio, Madeline, and Julian are joined again by freshly-minted New Yorker Maggie Hill, who helps them kick off a new episode cycle focusing on New York City…
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Oscar-Winning Comic Roles, with Special Guest Rob McClure: 'A Fish Called Wanda' (1988), 'City Slickers' (1991), and 'My Cousin Vinny' (1992)
Julian, Madeline, and Emilio are graced by the enthusiastic presence of Tony-nominated actor Rob McClure to finish off their episode cycle on Oscar-Winning…
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Jess LeProtto on his 'West Side Story' Experience
This week, Emilio, Madeline, and Julian have the privilege of speaking to Jess LeProtto, an accomplished Broadway performer whose triple threat talents earned…
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'West Side Story' (1961 & 2021) with Ron Piretti
For our "Two Shot" episode of Best Supporting Acting Winners, Madeline, Julian and Emilio keep things local, and with the help of actor/teacher/fight director…
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'L.A. Confidential' (1997): On the Record with Matt Friedman
This week, Madeline, Emilio and Julian welcome back piano man extraordinaire and film aficionado Matt Friedman to discuss 'L.A. Confidential', the 1997…
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Talking 'Dreamgirls' (2006) for One Night Only!
Continuing their conversations about films featuring Best Supporting Acting Oscar winning performances, Madeline, Julian and Emilio dive into a film they had…