Cinema Drive
Cinema Drive is fueled by the films that spark in our souls. Our passion is exploring the power of film to engage, to transcend, and to endure. Each week, Ryan and Jason dig beneath the surface into the true intimacy of what makes a movie memorable. Cinema Drive exists to help us all more fully consider and deeply cherish movies.
Episodes
350 episodes
719. Movies You Forgot Existed III: Short Circuit (1986) and Follow That Bird (1985)
Remember Short Circuit (1986)?! Remember Follow That Bird (1985)?!?! Well, WE do! Jason and Ryan continue their Movies You Forgot Existed series with a couple nostalgic classics.The Deep Question: What was your second favorite title for ...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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29:40
Quick Cuts 170: A Complete Unknown (2024) and Presence (2024)
Want to know what Jason and Ryan have been watching? Of course you do.
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Season 7
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4:55
718. Fighting Fires with Family: Backdraft (1991) and Frequency (2000)
Fathers and family fighting fatal fires! 60s flashbacks! Arson and time travel! These firefighting flicks burn with action and heart and are well worth a watch.The Deep Question: Martin Scorsese lost a bet to Joe Pesci and has to make on...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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38:53
Quick Cuts 169: Horrible, Terrible, No Good Movies
Houston, Texas knows about the movies we think are the best - but what do we think are the worst?!
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Season 7
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4:49
717. Contending with Brando: The Wild One (1953) and On the Waterfront (1954)
He's WILD and he coulda been a contend-ah! You know the man but do you know the movies that made Marlon? Don't worry, Cinema Drive is here to educate and entertain you with an all-new discussion on what made these films so potent.The Dee...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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42:04
Quick Cuts 168: Companion (2025)
Jason and Ryan find true companionship with movies a bit better than this one, but they still had fun.
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Season 7
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4:33
716. Bride of Adventures in Podcasting: Movie Watchlists and Theater Wishlists
It's the Briiiiide of Adventures in Podcasting! Jason and Ryan are confronted with the depths of their cinematic desires and the horrors of the movie theater experience! How do you evaluate a movie's IMDb score? What's the wisest way to wade th...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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46:42
715. Wes' World of Whimsy: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
And now dear children, gather round for the marvelous tale of Wes Anderson!Jason and Ryan turn in a reserved, charming, colorful, and HONEST look at the stories and style of a beloved filmmaker. What do they love? What don't they unders...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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46:01
Quick Cuts 166: The Brutalist (2024)
Hagerstown, Maryland wants Jason's and Ryan's brutal opinions on The Brutalist (2024).
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Season 7
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4:46
714. Warped by War: The Deer Hunter (1978) and Apocalypse Now (1979)
War rages in Vietnam and in the souls of its soldiers in these two epic journeys into the heart of darkness. Coppola and Cimino push their protagonists through the horrors of war and its dehumanizing effect.The Deep Question: You make a ...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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39:16
Quick Cuts 165: Soundtracks Taste Better on Vinyl
The guys have acquired some new cinematic treasures!
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Season 7
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4:24
713. Help! My Cohost Made Me Watch: Godzilla Minus One (2023)
Oh no! Jason finally did it! This all-new ongoing series locks Ryan into a devil's agreement - he MUST watch a movie of Jason's choice, no matter what! This episode corners Ryan with Godzilla Minus One (2023)...Will he hate it? Could he love it...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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40:35
Quick Cuts 164: Down for Some Dean
Jacksonville, Florida adored the James Dean episode but thinks these cohosts made a Giant (1956) mistake!
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Season 7
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3:41
712. Kicking Back with Slackers: The Big Lebowski (1998) and Wayne's World (1992)
The Dude abides. Party on Wayne! Jason and Ryan take a load off to enjoy a couple of chill slackers in these excellent flicks. Pop in this Cinema Drive cassette to revel in the best that SNL and the Coen brothers have to offer!The Deep ...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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37:59
Quick Cuts 163: Monster Summer (2024) and The Stick Up (2002)
What have the guys gotten into recently and were they any good?!
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Season 7
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4:39
711. Fables and Foibles: Raising Arizona (1987) - With Adam "Tex" Davis
Cinema Drive welcomes screenwriter/director/producer Adam "Tex" Davis to the show! Tex is the inspiration and screenwriter for the romcom Just Friends (2005), starring Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, and Anna Faris, he's sold screenplays to the likes...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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56:52
Quick Cuts 162: The Ongoing Adventures of Season 7!
Jason and Ryan gush about the promise of upcoming season 7 episodes!
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Season 7
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3:41
710. Audrey in Action: Charade (1963) and Wait Until Dark (1967)
She captured hearts and she thrilled them, too! Cinema Drive is back for another Audrey-centric episode! Hepburn springs into action in these classic 60s thrillers: the fun and feisty Charade (1963), dubbed "the best Hitchcock movie that Hitchc...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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37:27
Quick Cuts 161: The Oscars Are Coming! The Oscars Are Coming!
Newark, New Jersey digs Conan O'Brien but isn't sure about this year's Oscars.
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Season 7
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3:44
709. Audrey in Love: Roman Holiday (1953) and Love in the Afternoon (1957): A Cinema Drive Valentine's Day
Love is in the air and in our hearts and on our screens! That's right - it's another Cinema Drive Valentine's Day! Audrey Hepburn is our inspiration and our fascination this year - the starlet that sprang upon the scene in Roman Holiday (1953) ...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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36:46
Quick Cuts 160: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) and A Different Man (2024)
Check out Jason and Ryan's experiences with one of the oldest films and one of the newest films to date!
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Season 7
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4:34
708. Winning Back an Alienated Audience: Alien: Romulus (2024)
Jason and Ryan unleash an unreserved appreciation for an unexpected and unlooked-for delight: Alien: Romulus (2024)! Fede Alvarez soars above the pratfalls and tired tangents of the franchise, treading new starscapes with eagerness and cunning....
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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42:37
Quick Cuts 159: New Friends and Old Classics
Trevor is new to Cinema Drive but wants to know more!
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Season 7
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4:50
707. James Dean, on the Scene!: East of Eden (1955) and Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Say howdy-do to one of Jason's longtime idols! James Dean burned quick but bright and left an iconic mark on our culture and cinema. East of Eden (1955) and Rebel Without a Cause (1955) are twin titans of the 50s that show Dean at his biggest a...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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40:56