Con Air with Jaina Cipriano - Episode 45

First time watching Con Air (1997)… and somehow this absurd action movie actually works. Is Nicolas Cage the reason this chaotic ‘90s classic still holds up, especially for first-time viewers?In our newest episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, I’m joined by multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Jaina Cipriano for her first-ever viewing of Con Air... and the results are not what we expected! We break down: - Jaina’s honest first reaction to Con Air- Why the movie’s absurd tone actually works- How ‘90s action films differ from modern blockbusters- The role of humor in high-stakes storytelling- Nicolas Cage’s performance—and why it carries the film- Whether this movie is secretly… good?Plus, we talk about Jaina’s work as a multidisciplinary artist, immersive storytelling, and how fear can shape creative work. 🎧 ABOUT THE PODCAST What If I Don’t Like It? is a film podcast where guests confront their biases by watching movies they think they won’t enjoy, and then we unpack what actually happens! 📍 FOLLOW Jaina CiprianoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jainastudio/Website: https://www.jainaciprianophotography.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jainaphotoX (Twitter): https://x.com/jainastudio📍 FOLLOW Kt Baldassaro ( @MovieRuntime )Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/movieruntime/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntimeLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/🎬 MORE EPISODES YOU’LL LIKE Check out our episodes on Heavy Metal and Bad Boys for more unexpected movie deep dives. 👇 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more film analysis, movie deep dives, and filmmaker conversations.Timestamps:00:00 First Time Watching Con Air?!01:10 Meet Jaina Cipriano04:30 Art, Photography & Filmmaking10:45 Storytelling Across Mediums16:30 Fear, Creativity & Immersive Work24:50 First Movie Memories27:15 Comfort Movies & Favorites30:50 Movies That Should Be Made33:00 Why Jaina Avoided Con Air35:30 First Impressions of Con Air39:00 Nicolas Cage Performance Breakdown44:30 Why the Movie Actually Works49:30 90s Action vs Modern Blockbusters54:30 Cinematography & Visual Style58:30 The Absurdity Factor1:02:00 Favorite Scenes1:05:30 Final Thoughts: Does It Hold Up?