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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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Oldboy (2003)
Cameron shows Isaac an earlier global Korean hits that gleams with extremism. Oldboy explores a revenge story of a man hunting for his captor.
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Drive (2011)
The film school bros #1 choice. Isaac and Cameron discuss this epic, over-dissected classic.
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Whiplash (2014)
Isaac and Cameron explore a film that excited their love of movies in high school. Does this 2014 release still hold up 7 years later?
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The Florida Project (2017)
Isaac takes over the show to present a film that is a perfect balance of artistry. Cameron give his take on the film while they discuss why this movie works…
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Unapproachable Film - A Causal's Retrospective
Isaac and Cameron look back on the last year to discuss what disconnects a casual viewer from a movie.
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Isaac's Top 5 (Year 1)
Happy Birthday Cinema Spectator! This episode is all about Isaac's perception on the last 51 films viewed.
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Unforgiven (1992)
The final episode of Western month starts Clint Eastwood directing a grounded, gritty film. Cameron and Isaac discuss the evolution of westerns in a modern…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966)
Can one of the most famous spaghetti westerns win over a modern viewer?
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The Searchers (1956)
Cameron and Isaac continue western month with a final film from John Ford for this month. Experience technicolor on the western front and find out how Ford…
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Stagecoach (1939) & The Great Train Robbery (1903) w/ Tim Smith
Western Month begins with some foundational films. Tim is here to mix up the conversation. Let's find out if Western classics can capture a modern viewer!
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Red River (1948)
The final film in Hawks month visits the western genre. Can this Patreon-voted movie catch Isaac's attention and turn him into a Howard Hawks fan? Saddle up…
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The Big Sleep (1946)
From screwball comedy to noire style, Howard Hawks continues to show his ability to juggle different genres. Can this skill diversity impress a casual viewer?
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His Girl Friday (1940)
Howard Hawks month continues with his most well known movie. But can a film that dips between serious drama and witty comedy hold the attention of a modern…
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Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Leopards, George the dog, and paleontology! What's not to love in this wild 1938 comedy. Is this film captivating to a modern viewer?
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It Happened One Night (1934)
Cameron and Isaac are back to discussing black and white films. Listen to some history about screwball comedy's and learn how this film blew up even with…
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The Godfather Part II (1974) w/ Juzo Greenwood
Isaac, Cameron, and Juzo discuss the high-budget follow up to The Godfather (1972).
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The Godfather (1972)
Isaac and Cameron tackle one of the greatest films of all time. Can this classic juggernaut catch the attention of a casual viewer?
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Arrival (2016)
One of the more modern films on our show, this Patreon voted Sci-Fi film cracks at the origins of the genre itself. But can the movie about a professor talking…
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Children of Men (2006)
As our sci-fi month continues, Patreon has voted on modern sci-fi films to watch. Isaac and Cameron discuss this technical production, but can it save the…
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12 Monkeys (1995)
Can this 1990's time travel sci-fi movie still hold the attention of a modern viewer?
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Robocop (1987)
Continuing Sci-Fi month, Robocop proves to explore more parody than science. Does the fun 1980s tone hold up to a modern viewer?
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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Kubrick's epic Sci-Fi film proves to be a timeless piece of filmmaking. But can its raw craftsmanship hold the attention of a modern viewer? Does the…
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Metropolis (1927)
Sci-Fi month kicks off with an innovative, silent classic! But can this film's style and production still impress a modern viewer?
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Ace in the Hole (1951)
Wilder month concludes with a name-swapping drama surrounding a big budget. Can Ace in the Hole keep the attention of a casual or does this films dark…
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Some like it Hot (1959)
Isaac and Cameron discuss Billy Wilder's greatest attempt at a raw comedy. They discuss Marilyn Monroe, best gags, and Wilder's brilliance in genre jumping.
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The Apartment (1960)
What happens when you just try to be a nice guy? WILD STUFF apparently! Isaac and Cameron talk about this Wilder classic from 1960.
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Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Wilder Month continues with a forgotten hit! Listen to Isaac and Cameron discuss the power of great characters in film.
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Double Indemnity (1944)
Cameron guides Isaac into Billy Wilder month with his break-through film!
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Breathe (2014)
Isaac and Juzo continue the conversation around French films with Breathe (2014). They also discuss the viewer connection with film on a broad level.
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Sympathy for the Devil (1968)
Cameron and special guest Juzo Greenwood talk about a documentary about The Rolling Stones in the late 60s.
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The 400 Blows (1959)
The French New Wave. Will Isaac scoff at another Breathless look-a-like? Or could this heartfelt film crack a regular spectators opinion?
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Jennifer's Body (2009)
This Patreon selected horror comedy reveals Cameron's educational perspective and Isaac's straight take.
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Eraserhead (1977)
Can a casual movie viewer handle David Lynch's breakthrough film? Will the experimental and weird creativity draw Isaac in or will it destroy his interest?
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The Piano (1993)
Wild colonial love. An oversized instrument. A painful aesthetic. Can this award winning film hold the attention of a casual, contextless view? Cameron and…
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Manakamana (2013)
One shot. One angle. One long film. Cameron sieges the 2021 with the power of Manakamana, an experimental documentary that he was subjected to in his training…
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Palm Springs (2020)
Isaac and Cameron discuss the Patreon voted film of the month to close out 2020! There were some audio issues, we apologize for Isaac sounding like a…
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Tenet (2020)
Can a powerful director and a blockbuster film save the established film industry? Can it even hold the attention of a causal viewer? Isaac and Cameron sit…
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I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020)
Isaac and Cameron explore a Charlie Kaufman film that is anything but conventional. This direct-to-Netflix movie demands interpretation that could be beyond…
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Bad Education (2020)
Because of technical issues, this episode is a quick review from Isaac. This is not the normal quality or structure of Cinema Spectator, but we wanted to cover…
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Shutter Island (2010)
This final film of Scorsese month voted by patrons explores a twisting mystery thriller on an island full of insane inmates. But is the wild premise enough to…
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The Irishman (2019)
Special Guest Juzo Greenwood joins Isaac and Cameron to discuss Martin Scorsese latest release. This is the most modern movie we have reviewed on the show. iIt…
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Goodfellas (1990)
Isaac and Cameron are joined by special guest and friend JD Polzin to discuss this classic gangster film!
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Taxi Driver (1976)
Isaac and Cameron dive into Taxi Driver, a beautiful film that is trying to say a lot. But does this movie communicate well or is it lost in its own commitment…
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Mean Streets (1972)
One of the first Scorsese films, Isaac and Cameron dive into Mean Streets. Can a rough and raw film break into Isaac's limited film perspective?
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The Exorcist (1973)
The spooky Patreon Special! Will this classic horror film have Isaac screaming? Or is the voodoo creepy just a little dated for a modern viewer? Let's dive…
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Evil Dead (1981)
Can a budget cult classic hold Isaac's attention? Do you need a lot to create big things? Isaac and Cameron share their thoughts on this Sam Raimi classic.
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The Shining (1980)
A classic Kubrick horror film that warrants an in-depth breakdown. Isaac and Cameron discuss how The Shining translates to a modern casual viewer and why it's…
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The Thing (1982) & The Thing from Another World (1951)
A double feature to kick of our month of Horror is October, Isaac and Cameron explore John Carpenters The Thing while also referencing its influence The Thing…
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Gone with the Wind (1939)
A film that everyone knows but not many remember, Cameron and Isaac dive into a deeper conversation about consuming lengthy films.
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Citizen Kane (1941)
Can fancy camera work hold together a modern attention span? Will Isaac be able to overlook some boring parts to find appreciation for the great moments? Find…
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Casablanca (1942)
A classic film you have probably heard of, but can Casablanca hold up to a modern attention span? So Head on over to Rick's Saloon and hear Isaac and Cameron…
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Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Cameron dives deep into Studio September with this controversial classic as Isaac attempts to sort out his mixed feelings on the film. Can wild gangster action…
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Psycho (1960)
Cameron and Isaac discuss the famous Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho. Is this suspenseful classic enough to hold Isaac's attention?
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The Great Dictator (1940)
Isaac and Cameron explore the famous Charlie Chaplin film set in World War 2. Can an old film like this keep Isaac's attention? Will he survive another black…
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Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Cameron and Isaac discuss Sunset Boulevard, a film commenting on the state of Hollywood in the 1950s. But could an old film still have a powerful thesis to…
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Breathless (1960)
Black and white?! Subtitles!? The French!!! Cinema Spectator launches with Breathless, a 1960s film that is all of the above! Hear expert Cameron and novice…