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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…
Episodes
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Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)
Join hosts Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron as they dissect Quentin Tarantino's nostalgic journey through 1969 Los Angeles in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.' With…
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The Hateful 8 (2015)
Join hosts Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron as they dissect Quentin Tarantino's intense Western thriller, 'The Hateful Eight.' Set in post-Civil War Wyoming, the film…
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Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Warning: the following episode was recorded live from Cameron’s Apartment. The audio quality may vary compared to other episodes, and Isaac cries about it…
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Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2
The gang discuss Tarantino's bloody action-revenge movies Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2. Is the over-the-top violence still fun, or do these movies overstay their…
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Pulp Fiction (1994)
On this week's podcast, Cameron, Juzo and Isaac continue their dissection of Quentin Tarantino by visiting his most iconic and beloved film: Pulp Fiction. Does…
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Jackie Brown (1997)
On this week's Cinema Spectator, Isaac, Cameron, and Juzo Greenwood continue their journey into Quentin Tarantino's riveting films with crime drama, 'Jackie…
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Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Isaac and Cameron delve into Quentin Tarantino with his first classic crime thriller, 'Reservoir Dogs.' (Directed and staring Tarantino himself). This gritty…
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Top Movies of 2023
Cameron and Juzo discuss the Oscars and rank their top movies of 2023! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show…
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Dune: Part 2 (2024)
Debuting with tremendous hype, Dune: Part 2 directed by Denis Villeneuve continues the epic saga following Paul Atreides, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet, as he…
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Knock at the Cabin (2023)
Cameron and Juzo discuss the latest film directed by the controversial visionary M. Night Shyamalan. Does this home invasion thriller live up to the high bar…
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May December (2023)
Cameron and Juzo discuss Todd Haynes' newest film May December, starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore about an actress researching a scandalous love…
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Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (2023)
Join Isaac and Juzo as they prepare for the Oscars and delve into the biggest 2023 movie. To start, the boys attack "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (Part…
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Tokyo Twilight (1957)
Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron Explore the poignant depths of familial drama and human tragedy in "Tokyo Twilight," directed by the legendary Yasujirō Ozu. This…
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Tokyo Story (1953)
Isaac and Cameron explore the profound simplicity of Yasujirō Ozu's timeless masterpiece, Tokyo Story. Directed by Ozu and featuring iconic performances by…
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Late Spring (1949)
Isaac, Cameron, and Juzo explore the timeless beauty of Yasujirō Ozu's masterpiece, "Late Spring," a poignant Japanese film that delves into the complexities…
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The Only Son (1936)
Isacc, Cameron, and Juzo are back in 2024, ready to dive into the iconic Japanese director Yasujirō Ozu. The boys discuss the media they have recently watched…
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A David Fincher Retrospective
Juzo and Cameron sit down to rank every David Fincher movie! We've talked about many of his movies on the show before, but his career has truly reached…
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It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Isaac, Cameron, and Juzo are here to spread the Christmas cheer! Today, we review the timeless quality of Frank Capra's holiday classic, 'It's a Wonderful…
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The Holdovers (2023)
Cameron and Juzo discuss Alexander Payne's newest feature, The Holdovers (2023). In a new holiday classic, The Holdovers explores the perspectives of a grumpy…
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The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)
Isaac and Cameron RETURN from Thanksgiving festivities to review the final installment of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy. With a new perspective on…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
The epic journey through director Peter Jackson's cinematic universe continues as Isaac and Cameron dive into the second film, "The Lord of the Rings: The Two…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Isaac and Cameron recover from horror month with some comfort. For November, the boys dive into directed by Peter Jackson's LOTR trilogy. The Fellowship of the…
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Cabin in the Woods (2011)
Cameron and Juzo discuss the beloved 2011 horror-parody Cabin in the Woods, directed by Drew Goddard. We're wrapping up this October with a tongue-and-cheek…
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Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Bonus episode incoming! Juzo and Cameron watched Killers of the Flower Moon directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone and have…
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It Follows (2014)
Horror movie month continues as Isaac and Cameron dive into a 2010 staple. In this supernatural horror film directed by David Robert Mitchell, a young woman…
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A Nightmare on Elmstreet (1984)
The spooky movie season continues as Isaac and Cameron dive into the 80's! Join us in exploring the horror classic "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984), directed…
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Saw (2004)
The spooky season doesn't stop as Cameron exposes Isaac to this infamous horror thriller! Join us in this spine-chilling podcast episode as we dissect the…
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Jaws (1975)
Spooky October has begun! Isaac and Cameron are back, diving into the deep waters of suspense and terror with Steven Spielberg's iconic thriller, Jaws (1975)…
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Enter the Dragon (1973)
Exploration of 20th-century action continues, as Cameron and Isaac dive into 70's Kung Fu. "Enter the Dragon" is a classic 1973 martial arts film directed by…
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Bullitt (1968)
Isaac and Cameron dive into generational action classics with "Bullitt, " a classic 1968 crime thriller directed by Peter Yates, starring Steve McQueen as…
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The Fugitive (1993)
The show has been taken over for fun, casual Action Movies! Cameron and Isaac are back, reunited to watch The Fugitive (1993). This action-thriller film…
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The Best Director Bracket
Time for another experimental episode: today we're going to figure out who the best director that started in the past 25 years is (according to science!) We…
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Pitching Movies to the Greatest Directors Alive (2023 Convo)
Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron sit down for a topical brainstorm, as they attempt to create great movie pitches for some of the best directors working right now…
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Nolan coverage concludes with Isaac, Cameron, and the brilliant Juzo Greenwood delving into the long awaited review of Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight…
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The Dark Knight (2008)
Continuing the Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy, Cameron and Isaac watch The Dark Knight (2008). Often cited as Nolan’s magnum opus and the Godfather of the…
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Batman Begins (2005)
For the fun and for the academia, Isaac and Cameron continue to revisit Christopher Nolan's filmography. We kick off August with Batman Begins, the start to…
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Oppenheimer (2023)
Isaac, Cameron, and their brilliant guest, Juzo Greenwood, attempt to break down Christopher Nolan’s cinematic latest masterpiece, Oppenheimer (2023). In our…
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Inception (2010)
Join Isaac, Cameron, and special guest Juzo Greenwood on this nostalgic exploration into the captivating world of Christopher Nolan's Inception. The boys…
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The Prestige (2006)
Join Isaac and Cameron on this week's episode as they unravel the mesmerizing performances of "The Prestige" (2006), directed by the brilliant Christopher…
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Insomnia (2002)
As we continue exploring director Christopher Nolan, we dive into a movie that is rarely discussed with his other movies, but still holds up as a unique and…
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Memento (2000)
Nolan month begins, Isaac and Cameron dive into the mind-bending world of "Memento" (2000). Join us as we explore a captivating tale starring Guy Pearce and…
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5 Ways to Enjoy Movies More! (Advice from someone who was forced to watch lots of movies).
It's time to get real. Movies were made to be enjoyed. Even the ones that don't seem like it. Profound art can be difficult to approach, but that doesn't mean…
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Transformers (2007)
This week on Cinema Spectator, Isaac tasked Juzo Greenwood (our resident film expert) to review a personally iconic 2000s action movie. Fire up your engines…
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Silence (2016)
The long-awaited follow-up review from Martin Scorces's film arsenal is finally here. Explore the riveting masterpiece, Silence (2016), with insightful hosts…
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
Juzo Greenwood joins Isaac Ransom in a conversation about Marvels latest release. While reviewing Guardians of the Galaxy, the host reflect on James Gunns…
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Beau Is Afraid (2023)
Juzo and Cameron discuss the most recent addition to Ari Aster's excellent body of work. A polarizing, bizarre, and often unsettling movie, Beau Is Afraid is…
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Locke (2013)
Isaac and Cameron take a break from Martin Scorsese's filmography to watch a consumable, low-budget A24 release from 2013. Directed by Steven Knight, Locke…
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The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Critics liked it. Christians did not. Isaac and Cameron step into the controversy this week, reviewing one of Martin Scorsese's early pictures that revolves…
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The State of Movies in the 2020s
Juzo and Cameron have an in-depth discussion about the state of movies since the pandemic; we discuss if movie theaters are on the way out, if new talent will…
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The Departed (2006)
After reviewing The Wolf of Wall Street, Isaac and Cameron decided to lean more into Martin Scorsese's film library. Set to review The Departed, Isaac reflects…
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The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - 10 Years Later
Cameron and Isaac finish up their retrospective on 2013 movies with Scorceses famous release. Staring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, The Wolf of Wall street…
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Gravity (2013) - 10 Years Later
Cursed from the moment they saw it together, Isaac and Cameron embark to revisit this sci-fi thriller that they both saw together in theaters back in 2013…
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Her (2013) - 10 Years Later
Cameron and Isaac continue to revisit prolific films released in 2013, reflecting on how they have held up and their relevance to the usual film discussions…
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Enemy (2013) - 10 Years Later
This month episodes (requested by Tim Smith), Cameron takes Isaac back 10 years to remember 2013. This retrospective starts with Denis Villeneuve, covering a…
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The Fablemans (2022)
The Oscar nomination and 2022 wrap-up continues, with Isaac, Cameron, and special-guest Juzo Greenwood driving into Steven Spielberg's latest film. Witness a…
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Tár (2022)
Oscar nominations continue with Tár, starting Cate Blanchett as an elite musical conductor haunted by a self-fulfilling failure surrounding her questionable…
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Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Isaac and Cameron continue the 2022 reviews with this huge summer blockbuster staring Tom Cruise. Widely seen and widely discussed, Top Gun: Maverick picks up…
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Juzo and Isaac kick off the Oscar conversation with this highly praised action drama Fromm 2022. With an incredible cast, innovative creativity, and important…
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reSunset Boulevard (1950)
Revisiting a film for the second time on this show is a first, but Cameron and Isaac thought it would be great way to assess a "casuals" response to cinematic…
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Cinema Spectator’s 2022 Re Cap Awards
Isaac and Cameron look back on a year of reviews in 2022 and hand out arbitrary awards as they reflect on Cinema Spectators journey. 2022's Full Episode List…