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Cinema Spectator
An ECFS Productions Original Podcast: Cinema Spectator is a film history podcast that takes away the pretense that usually comes along with learning about film. Each week, we tackle the "cinematic canon" to see how films hold up for a modern audience. Can legendary pictures entertain a casual who grew up on Spider-Man reboots and Jim Carrey movies, or will they forever be relics of a bygone era? Are they only for cinema loyalists? Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo…
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28 Years Later (2025)
28 Years Later is latest film from director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, the duo that brought you the original 28 Days Later. Set titularly 28 years…
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) is iconic enough that it’s often used as the example for a sequel that’s “better than the original”. Cameron, Isaac and Juzo…
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The Terminator (1984)
The Terminator (1984) is so ubiquitous that it’s almost forgotten for its more successful sequel. Yet, the film is oozing with style, charm, humor, and a dark…
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Avatar (2009)
Avatar is a film that hardly needs an introduction, as it is currently the highest grossing movie of all time. It's an incredibly impressive feat to remain so…
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The Abyss (1989)
Continuing our dive into James Cameron, we cover The Abyss (1989). Notoriously known as one of the most difficult and dangerous movies ever made, The Abyss…
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Titanic (1997)
Juzo and Isaac revisit James Cameron’s epic romance-disaster film Titanic (1997), diving into why this box office phenomenon still resonates decades later. The…
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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025)
Finally! We finish the exciting roller coaster that is the Mission: Impossible franchise with Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. This review is coming…
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Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)
Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025), the newest film from Trey Edward Shults, is getting completely panned. Naturally, as fans of his previous work, we had to see what…
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Sinners (2025)
Join Cameron and Juzo talking about Ryan Coogler's latest film, Sinners (2025). Both of us think it's a deep and interesting film and we've been excited to…
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Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) and Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
Moving on to Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation and Mission Impossible: Fallout, we discuss two of the best in the series and we debate on which one we like…
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Mission: Impossible III (2006) and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
Another Double Feature, with two more Mission: Impossible movies! This week is Mission: Impossible III and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. We also have…
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Bonus Episode: Twin Peaks S1 (1990) and Warfare (2025)
Surprise! Here's a special bonus episode of Cinema Spectator where Cameron and Juzo opine about the first season of Twin Peaks and the newest Alex Garland film…
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Mission: Impossible (1996) and Mission: Impossible II (2000)
Today it’s a Double Feature! Kicking off our discussion of the Mission: Impossible franchise, we’re discussing Mission: Impossible and Mission: Impossible II…
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The Straight Story (1999)
We continue with the filmography of David Lynch by exploring a lesser known classic; The Straight Story is a movie that has none of the typical hallmarks of a…
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Lost Highway (1997)
We’ve met before, haven't we? At your house? Join Juzo and Cameron as we analyze one of David Lynch’s most disturbing and unconventional movies of his…
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Blue Velvet (1986)
This week we continue our discussion of David Lynch by exploring the strange world of Blue Velvet (1986). The film contrasts the happy-go-lucky and relatively…
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SPECIAL: Brett Ryan Bonowicz discussing the modern theater-going experience
In a hostile takeover of the podcast feed, Juzo hosts an episode of the show with special guest Brett Ryan Bonowicz (founder and operator of the Odyssey Film…
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Dune (1984)
Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron return to discuss David Lynch's Dune (1984), an ambitious ane infamous adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic. Starring Kyle…
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Mickey 17 (2025)
The long await follow-up to Bong Joon Ho's Best Picture winning film Parasite (2019) is here! And.... we have some thoughts. Join Cameron and Juzo for the…
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The Elephant Man (1980)
Kicking off our study of the films of David Lynch, The Elephant Man is a heartbreaking look into the mistreatment of those who look different than us. John…
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Our Favorite Movies from 2024
We're officially ranking our favorite movies of the year in anticipation for the Oscars this weekend. Of course, our favorite movies are the best movies of the…
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Hard Truths (2024)
Hard Truths (2024) follows Pansy (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) as she grapples with her resentment towards everyone in her life. She hates her husband and her son…
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Breaking Bad: When TV becomes Cinema
Breaking Bad is a show that is so cinematic, detail oriented, and auteur driven that it feels like it captures something more than any average TV show. Cameron…
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Emilia Pérez (2024)
Oscar-bait or revolutionary masterpiece? Can Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron survive the most infamous 2024 Academy Award-nominated movie? From the mind of Jacques…
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Nosferatu (2024)
Robert Eggers' newest film breathes new life into the classic tale of a secretive count who has been living in a dilapidated castle in the outskirts of…
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A Different Man (2024)
A Different Man (2024) stars Sebastian Stan as a man with neurofibromatosis who wishes for a new life, only to find that he's the same bitter person after he…
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Flow (2024)
Happy New Year! The film review begins at 38:29. Join Isaac and Juzo as they explore Gints Zilbalodis's animated masterpiece, Flow (2024). This dialogue-free…
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2024 in Review
We're wrapping up 2024 by looking back on the many movies we watched this year and seeing which ones resonated with Isaac the most. We're so thankful that you…
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
One of the final collaborations between John Wayne and John Ford, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) pits attorney Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) against…
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My Darling Clementine (1946)
John Ford serves up a classic Western story telling the events of Tombstone Arizona and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Unlike more modern depictions, My…
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The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
We're going back to classic movies this week, and spending some time with John Ford. The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is based on the 1938 Steinbeck novel and…
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Ford v Ferrari (2019)
Ford v Ferrari is an excellent film about the struggles between artistry and success. On the surface, it can be taken as a unique and beautiful action-racing…
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Friday Night Lights (2004)
Friday Night Lights (2004) is a cultural classic that has the earmarks of a being a trope filled sports movie, though its real interest is what lies beneath…
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Warrior (2011)
Warrior is a special and seriously underrated sports movie. Two brothers are pitted against each other in an unlikely matchup in a winner-take-all fighting…
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Moneyball (2011)
Get ready for a grand slam of an episode, because our bases our loaded with a special guest: Kaleb Tuttle. Kaleb is a prolific film and television watcher…
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The Babadook (2014)
Finishing off Horror Month is The Babadook (2014), which takes on the terror of grief and loneliness. This small scale story of a single mother and a…
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The Fly (1986)
Cameron, Isaac, and Juzo are back to discuss this 80's horror classic, David Cronenberg's The Fly (1986). Jeff Goldblum stars as the eccentric scientist…
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The Witch (2015)
Robert Eggars' debut feature The Witch (2015) is a slow, contemplative movie about the inner workings of an exiled protestant family in the 1630s. Plagued by…
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Megalopolis (2024)
Sorry for the curveball, but this movie is just too weird and too interesting not to talk about. Megalopolis is the latest Francis Ford Coppola epic about…
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Signs (2002)
Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron begin horror month with Signs (2002), directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Starring Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix, this suspenseful…
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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
A bank robbery gone wrong turns into a panicked and sweaty hostage situation in this Lumet classic, Dog Day Afternoon (1975). Al Pacino puts in an all-time…
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The Hill (1965)
The Hill is a brutal depiction of cruelty and masochism in British military prisons during World War II. The film follows a disgraced Sergeant Major Roberts…
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Fail Safe (1964)
Sydney Lumet's Fail Safe (1964) is time capsule of nuclear paranoia, and a powerful allegory for the dangers of technology getting out of hand. Starring Henry…
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12 Angry Men (1957)
12 Angry Men is not only a classic film, but one that has influenced the justice system for decades since its release. In this episode, Cameron, Juzo, and…
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Ready Player One (2018)
Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron jump into the VR-gaming realm of Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster 'Ready Player One' (2018), where virtual reality becomes the ultimate…
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Munich (2005)
In one of Steven Spielberg's most somber and least recognized films, Munich (2005) is a dark and introspective spy thriller. Starring Eric Bana and Daniel…
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Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Among the exceptional list of Steven Spielberg classics, this film is one that stands the test of time. We have always loved Catch Me If You Can, but now we…
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Minority Report (2002)
Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron are back for a brighter Steven Spielberg classic, 'Minority Report' (2002). Starring Tom Cruise as a PreCrime officer framed for a…
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Schindler's List (1993)
Cameron, Isaac and Juzo dive into Steven Spielberg's historical masterpiece Schindler's List. Starring Liam Neeson as an opportunist turned hero as he…
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Jurassic Park (1993) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Juzo and Cameron talk about the two Steven Spielberg Jurassic Park movies, the one great one and the one not so great one. In the first ever Cinema Spectator…
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron reunite to explore the magical work of Steven Spielberg, starting with a beloved classic: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial(1982). This…
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Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Cameron and Juzo take a minor detour to talk about one of the most classic musicals of all time, Singin' in the Rain (1952). From its iconic titular refrain…
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
Uh oh. DREAD. The A24 cinephiles are excited. Join Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron as they delve into Yorgos Lanthimos' psychological thriller, 'The Killing of a…
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Mad: Max Fury Road (2015)
In this long awaited review of George Miller's fuel-injected action opera, Cameron, Isaac, and Juzo revisit one of their all time favorites: Mad Max: Fury Road…
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Hit Man (2024)
Cameron and Juzo visit the brand new movie from Richard Linklater starring Glenn Powell and Adria Arjona, Hit Man (2024). This fun and seemingly lightweight…
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Happy Feet (2006)
Taking a small, George Miller themed detour in our Mad Max saga, Cameron and Juzo discuss the 2006 animated children's movie Happy Feet. From the same…
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Cameron and Juzo discuss the newest, highly anticipated installment in the Mad Max universe, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. With George Miller back in the director's…
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Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron are back to explore George Miller's post-apocalyptic franchise with Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985). This third installment stars…
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Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
Join hosts Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron as they dive into George Miller's classic dystopian sequel, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. Mel Gibson returns as Max as he…
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Mad Max (1979)
Join hosts Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron as they explore the first film in the dystopian world of George Miller's groundbreaking film, 'Mad Max' (1979). Starring…