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
356 episodes
725. Breaking Free: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
It's all been leading to this - the Cinema Drive Season 7 finale!! Before Jason and Ryan take some time off, they spend a day with Ferris Bueller - and you should, too. This well-loved flick has stood the test of time for a reason, and Cinema D...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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40:35
724. Perfectly Paired: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973)
It's the duo to end all duos and a Cinema Drive episode long awaited! Paul Newman's and Robert Redford's friendship and chemistry captured filmgoers with one of the best-written westerns and one of the most memorable capers. These Hollywood tit...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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30:21
723. Newman's Own Style: The Hustler (1961) and Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Revisiting the cool of Paul Newman led Jason and Ryan to two of the best performances he ever gave Movieland! He dazzles and charms in these perfect examples of his ability and stardom. Give them a watch and give this Cinema Drive episode a lis...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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30:30
722. Adventures in Podcasting Rides Again: Recasting The Princess Bride?!
You can't stop the Adventures in Podcasting! Cinema Drive charges head first into a dangerous premise - recasting one of the most beloved films of all time. They said they would never! They said it couldn't be done! They said it SHOULDN'T...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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55:12
721. Pulp Pictures: The Warriors (1979) and The Shadow (1994)
Loyal listeners know that Cinema Drive has a special love for pulp and cult flicks, but in this episode Jason and Ryan get especially pulpy! One exemplifies the idea of gritty cult movies and one breathes life into pulp fiction comics of yore. ...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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43:54
720. Blowing Up the Small Screen: The Jericho Mile (1979) and Duel (1971)
Steven Spielberg and Michael Mann blew audiences away with their award-winning television movie debuts. But these films are more than just made for TV - they showcased the early talents of these acclaimed directors and the trademarks that would...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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35:13
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