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The Cinematic Schematic
The Cinematic Schematic is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, analysis-driven conversations on genre, independent and classic films from thecinematropolis.com. Hosted by Caleb Masters, Laron Chapman, and a rotating cast of filmmakers, critics, and special guests, this podcast takes you through some of the most prominent themes and conversations occurring in cinema each month.
Episodes
The Cinematic SchematicIs 'Wicked: For Good' or Just Bad?
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman return to the land of Oz to review the highly anticipated Wicked: For Good. Does it deserve the…
The Cinematic SchematicBonus Mini-Review: Wake Up Dead Man
Caleb Masters shares his quick reaction to WAKE UP DEAD MAN, the highly anticipated third Knives Out film from writer/director Rian Johnson, ahead of its…
The Cinematic SchematicBonus Review: Now You See Me, Now You Don't
The Cinematic Schematic is back with another special “on the road” edition to review Now You See Me, Now You Don’t. It’s been 12 years since the social justice…
The Cinematic SchematicBonus Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein – The Cinematic Schematic
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman provide quick immediate reactions to Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited passion project…
The Cinematic SchematicLaron Chapman's 'To Make the World Quiet' Makes a Final Fundraising Push
Laron Chapman sits down to share the details for his first feature film as writer/director in seven years. He's back with a new upcoming psychological…
The Cinematic SchematicBonus Review: 'A House of Dynamite' with GoodTrash Media
The Cinematropolis's Caleb Masters joins GoodTrash Media co-hosts Arthur Gordon and Dalton Stuart for a special "Garbage Chute" review of Kathryn Bigelow's A…
The Cinematic Schematic'One Battle After Another' Is Paul Thomas Anderson's Grand Slam
The Cinematic Schematic returns from hiatus to kick-off the prestige move season with an in depth conversation about writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson's…
The Cinematic Schematic2025 Summer Movie Wrap-Up with Jason Black
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by KJYO-FM's Jason Black for a final reflection and verdict on the 2025 summer movie…
The Cinematic SchematicZach Cregger's 'Weapons' Dares to Examine Unkempt Suburban Traumas
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are rejoined by deadCenter programmer, Paris Burris, and Grind Planet double feature co-founder…
The Cinematic Schematic’I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Dulls Its Blade in Lackluster Reboot
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman close out the summer holidays with a review of the 2025 sequel/reboot to 'I Know What You Did…
The Cinematic SchematicSave the OKC Film Row Theater with the Oklahoma Film Exchange
The Oklahoma Film Exchange is a collective of local film lovers who aim to save Film Row's historic screening room. Listen to hear how they plan to raise $100k…
The Cinematic Schematic'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Takes Marvel Back to Its Roots
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review the return to Marvel's first family, Fantastic Four: First Steps, with guests Arthur…
The Cinematic SchematicSuperman Soars in This Bright New Beginning
The Cinematic Schematic host Caleb Masters reviews James Gunn's Superman with special guests Jo Light (Final Draft), Alex Palmer (The Oklahoma Film Society)…
The Cinematic SchematicJurassic World: Rebirth Review and the Top 5 Movies of 2025 (So Far)
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by Chad Parizman to count down our top five movies of the year so far before returning…
The Cinematic Schematic28 Years Later Isn’t Quite the Sequel Fans Have Been Dying for, and That’s a Good Thing
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's return to the zombie series that launched their careers, 28…
The Cinematic SchematicThe Cinematropolis deadCenter 2025 Recap
The Cinematropolis team—Caleb Masters, Daniel Bokemper, Jo Light, and Christopher Shultz—regroup to conclude our coverage of the 2025 deadCenter Film Festival…
The Cinematic SchematicBonus Review - How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Caleb Masters reviews the DreamWorks live-action remake of the beloved 2010 classic, How to Train Your Dragon. The post The ‘How to Train Your Dragon’…
The Cinematic SchematicdeadCenter 2025: The Ultimate Festival Sneak Peek
Laron Chapman joins Caleb Masters wearing his Head of Pride Programming hat in our kick-off to the 2025 deadCenter Film Festival week. The post deadCenter…
The Cinematic SchematicMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review Tom Cruise's latest crusade to save cinema, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning…
The Cinematic SchematicFinal Destination Bloodlines & Until Dawn Double Feature Review
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman tempt fate with two horror movie reviews—Final Destination Bloodlines and Until Dawn—with…
The Cinematic Schematic'Thunderbolts*' Brings Introspection Back to the MCU
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman break their MCU boycott to review the kick-off to summer 2025 at the movi, Thunderbolts*, with OK…
The Cinematic Schematic'Sinners' Delivers One of the Greatest Original Genre Films in Years
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman discuss the recent Avengers: Doomsday casting announcement before reviewing Ryan Coogler's…
The Cinematic SchematicThe Monkey and 2025 Horror So Far
The Cinematic Schematic does a movie review round-up for 2025 horror so far, concluded with a deep dive into Osgood Perkins's The Monkey. The post Reviewing…
The Cinematic SchematicBlack Bag Review
The Cinematic Schematic podcast hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by GoodTrash Media's Dalton Stuart to review the new spy thriller from…
The Cinematic SchematicMickey 17 Review
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review Bong Joon-ho's long-awaited sci-fi satire Mickey 17 with special guests Charles Elmore…
The Cinematic SchematicThe 2025 Oscar Predictions Special
The Cinematic Schematic continues the annual predictions tradition for the 97th Academy Awards. Hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by The…
The Cinematic SchematicThe Brutalist: A Masterpiece or a Miss?
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman return from the winter hiatus to review the ten time Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist from…
The Cinematic SchematicThe Cinematropolis Top 5 Movies of 2024
The Cinematropolis's Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined Daniel Bokemper and GoodTrash Media's Dalton Stuart to close out the season by naming their top…
The Cinematic Schematic2025 Cinema Sneak Peek
The Cinematic Schematic returns for our second annual sneak peek episode spotlighting the new movies to watch in 2025. Hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman…
The Cinematic SchematicNosferatu Review
The Cinematic Schematic closes out 2024 with a review of Robert Eggers's Nosferatu. Hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by Brock Lay and GoodTrash…
The Cinematic SchematicThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Review With Soonercon's Amber Hanneken and Matt Cavanaugh
The Cinematic Schematic host Caleb Masters and guest co-host Harold Storey are joined by Amber Hanneken and Matt Cavanaugh from Soonercon to review The Lord of…
The Cinematic SchematicBonus Review: A Complete Unknown
Caleb Masters reviews A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan ahead of its Christmas Day 2024 release. The post ‘The Complete Unknown’ Is a…
The Cinematic SchematicWicked Review With Jo Light
The Cinematic Schematic podcast hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman complete the "Glicked" double feature with a review of Jon M. Chu's highly anticipated…
The Cinematic SchematicGladiator II Review with the Two Dudes and a Movie podcast
The Two Dudes and a Movie podcast hosts Luke Parish and Chelsea Ratterman join Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman on The Cinematic Schematic to review the…
The Cinematic SchematicHeretic Review with Kevin Ely and Trevor Winfrey
The Cinematic Schematic is joined by deadCenter's Kevin Ely and US Air Force Chaplain Trevor Winfrey to review Heretic. The post ‘Heretic’ Asks Big Questions…
The Cinematic SchematicBonus Review: A Real Pain
Caleb Masters reviews the new film from star/director Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain, co-starring Succession's Kieran Culkin. The post ‘A Real Pain’ Is a…
The Cinematic SchematicAnora Review
Daniel Bokemper and Jo Light join hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman on The Cinematic Schematic to review 2024's Palme d'Or winner, Anora, from director…
The Cinematic SchematicThe 2024 Halloween Special and 'Moonlit Massacre' with James Cooper
James Cooper rejoins The Cinematic Schematic to discuss his debut book, Moonlit Massacre, before we review Halloween 2024's most popular horror hits. The…
The Cinematic SchematicJoker: Folie à Deux Review with Mickey Reece and Alex Palmer
The Cinematic Schematic hosts are joined by Oklahoma filmmaker Mickey Reece and Alex Palmer to review Joker: Folie à Deux. The post ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Holds…
The Cinematic SchematicMegalopolis Review
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by Alexandra Bohannon to review Francis Ford Coppola's long awaited passion project…
The Cinematic SchematicBONUS: Our Top 5 Movies of the Year So Far + Rebel Ridge Review
The Cinematic Schematic returns with a bonus episode checking in on this year's box office, our top 5 movies of 2024 so far, an in depth review of Rebel Ridge…
The Cinematic SchematicNoHo Cinefest 2024 Interview - Flint and When Shadows Lay Darkest
Oklahoma filmmakers Jacob Leighton Burns and Chris Oz McIntosh join the podcast to talk about their movies Flint and When Shadows Lay Darkest ahead of their…
The Cinematic SchematicAlien: Romulus Review
The Cinematic Schematic closes out summer 2024 with a review of Alien: Romulus. Hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by guests Nathan Poppe, Daniel…
The Cinematic SchematicBonus: Borderlands Review with Chad Parizman
In this bonus episode of The Cinematic Schematic, fellow podcaster Chad Parizman joins host Caleb Masters to review Borderlands. The post Bonus: Borderlands…
The Cinematic SchematicCuckoo / Trap Double Feature Review
The Cinematic Schematic reviews two of August 2024's most notable thrillers, Trap and Cuckoo, with guests Rod Lott and Christopher Shultz. The post Cuckoo /…
The Cinematic SchematicDeadpool & Wolverine Review
This week’s episode of The Cinematic Schematic serves up chimichangas in our review of Deadpool & Wolverine. Marvel Studios’ sole 2024 release uniting Ryan…
The Cinematic SchematicEpisode 200 - Twisters Review
The Cinematic Schematic celebrates episode 200 of the podcast with a review of Twisters featuring fellow Oklahoma film critics Jason Black, Brandy McDonnell…
The Cinematic SchematicMaXXXine Review With the “How I Met Your Monster” Podcast
The Cinematic Schematic returns from the mid-summer hiatus with a review of MaXXXine featuring the How I Met Your Monster podcast hosts Zach Wincik, Danny…
The Cinematic SchematicThe Cinematropolis deadCenter 2024 Recap
The Cinematropolis team including Daniel Bokemper, Jo Light, Christopher Shultz, and Caleb Masters reconvene on The Cinematic Schematic to close out our…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - Endeavor Interview with Director Bunee Tomlinson
Bunee Tomlinson joins The Cinematic Schematic from deadCenter 2024 to discuss his new documentary about adaptive athletes pursuing Paralympian status…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - Anuja Interview with Writer/Director Adam J. Graves and Producer Suchitra Mattai
Writer/director Adam J. Graves and producer Suchitra Mattai join The Cinematic Schematic at deadCenter 2024 to talk the world premiere of their short film…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - Cricket Interview with Vocal Coach Deonna Marie
Deonna Marie joins The Cinematic Schematic at deadCenter 2024 to discuss her work as vocal coach on the new Richard Janes movie, Cricket. The post Deonna Marie…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - Paul Sparks, deadCenter 2024 ICON, on Returning to Oklahoma
deadCenter 2024 ICON Award-Winner Paul Sparks joins The Cinematic Schematic from deadCenter 2024 to discuss revisiting Oklahoma, the upcoming film The…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - OKC's Thriving Film Industry with Mayor David Holt
OKC Mayor David Holt joins The Cinematic Schematic from the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival to discuss its overall impact on the state of Oklahoma and OKC's…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - Hail to the Breadsticks! Interview with Writer/Director Donick Cary
Donick Cary joins The Cinematic Schematic from deadCenter 2024 to discuss his new movie, Hail to the Breadsticks! The film was named deadCenter's Best Oklahoma…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - Secret Mall Apartment with star/subject Michael Townsend
Michael Townsend joins The Cinematic Schematic at deadCenter 2024 to share the story behind the documentary Secret Mall Apartment and his collaboration with…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - Tim Travers and the Time Traveler’s Paradox Interview with Stimson Snead
Stimson Snead joins The Cinematic Schematic to discuss Tim Travers and the Time Traveler’s Paradox ahead of its deadCenter 2024 debut. The post Tim Travers and…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - Saucedo Interview with director Emmett Berg
Emmett Berg, the director of the Saucedo documentary, joins The Cinematic Schematic ahead of the film's world premiere at deadCenter 2024. The post Saucedo…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - A Conversation With Dylan Brodie, deadCenter 2024 Icon Award-Winner
The Cinematic Schematic is joined by 2024 deadCenter Icon Award winner Dylan Brodie of Minari, Reservation Dogs, and Fancy Dance fame. The post Dylan Brodie…
The Cinematic SchematicdCFF24 - Hailey's Game Interview With Katie Hightower and Michael Johnson
Hailey's Game writer/director Katie Hightower and executive producer Michael Johnson join The Cinematic Schematic to talk about the movie ahead of its world…