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Cinema 9
by Michael Govier, Eric Branstrom, Travis Roy
Do you like movies? So do we! Eric, Michael and Travis are your hosts who love movies but also incorporate a discerning eye. Dumb movies, intense movies or frightening movies. They're all fodder for us to chime in on. Do you enjoy premises like does it hold up or great performances in terrible films? This is the place for you. Follow us on TikTok, Twitter and Instagram @cinema9pod or email us your favorite movie thoughts at [email protected]
Episodes
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#285 Let The Right One In (2008) LIVE FROM THE FEAST | October 9th, 2026
We're here! In fact, it's the annual LIVE and in-person show from the 25th annual Feast in an undisclosed location somewhere in Michigan. The fellas are ready to dive into Travis' pick from a few weeks back. Since it's the spooky season once more, it's time to find out if the Swedish horror…
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#284 The Book Of Eli (2010) | September 15th, 2026
It's special guest time once again! The fellas are stoked to have actor and Cinema 9 listener Patrick Harney in the house to analyze his movie selection! Will the boys revel in his choice or will they have to explain the cold hard truth about why the Hughes' Brothers film The Book Of Eli (2010)...
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#283 King Of New York (1990) | September 9th, 2026
Travis was a warrior for this one! NEVER FORGET! Govier has never seen this episode's film selection which debuted in 1990. Will this film hold up in 2026? It's time to find out if Christopher Walken & company are worth the watch in Abel Ferrara's King Of New York (1990). We are fortunate enough…
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#282 The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) | August 19th, 2026
Eric is keeping us in 1999 for another week. Is this the greatest year for mainstream moviemaking? It's time to find out if The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) holds up or not. We also have Joe Lowry with his latest edition of Name That Character Actor movie trivia! As always the fellas offer their...
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#281 Arlington Road (1999) | August 7th, 2026
No Eric this week, but that's ok because the remaining fellas are ready to explore another round of Travis' ongoing Jeff Bridges' film fest. It's time to find out if 1999 has another gem from that vaunted year of moviemaking. Dive into this episode to see if Arlington Road (1999) holds up or not....
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#280 Watchmen (2009) | July 31st, 2026
The book was better! It's time for possibly the quintessential example of this premise as Govier wants to find out if the classic graphic novel turned movie holds up 16 years later. It's time to find out if Zack Snyder's Watchmen (2009) holds up or not! We are fortunate enough to have another…
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#279 Waterworld (1995) | July 24th, 2026
Summer blockbusters, anyone? Eric wants us to explore the infamous 1995 summer blockbuster Waterworld (1995) to find out if the critical hate or the cult following wins the day. We also have Joe Lowry with his latest edition of Name That Character Actor movie trivia! As always the fellas offer...
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#278 What About Bob? (1991) | July 14th, 2026
It's time to dissect one of the most intense off-screen partnerships ever assembled that also may have bled onto the celluloid for all to behold! Travis wants us to find out if Frank Oz's What About Bob? (1991) holds up to modern scrutiny or not 35 years later. In addition, we have another round…
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#277 America's Sweethearts (2001) | July 10th, 2026
Eric is on his annual sabbatical up north so Govier has selected Billy Crystal's America'a Sweethearts (2001) to find out if this comedy holds up or not. We have another round of Joe Lowry's fun segment of Guess That Character Actor trivia! As always the fellas offer their latest movie thoughts...
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#276 Quiz Show (1994) | June 30th, 2026
Robert Redford shuffled off his mortal coil last year, so Eric wants to find out if one of his most well respected films Quiz Show (1994) holds up or not. We also have Joe Lowry as he's back with his latest edition of Name That Character Actor movie trivia! Plus we might possibly have some more...
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#275 Fearless (1993) | June 23rd, 2026
Are you ready to die!? Maybe that's a bit extreme, but that is the question at hand for this week's choice courtesy of Travis. It's time to go back to the mid-90's when teenage boys openly wept together as they watched Fearless (1993). Does this life affirming Peter Weir movie hold up? We have a...
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#274 The Darjeeling Limited (2007) | June 16th, 2026
The Wes Anderson debate on this show has become divisive in recent years. So while Govier was relying on questionable audio in Denver, he figured it was time to fire up the debate once more with Anderson's supposedly less successful venture from 2007. It's time to find out if The Darjeeling…
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#273 The Fan (1996) | June 10th, 2026
Who doesn't love a classic Tony Scott film!? Eric sure does and he's ready to review The Fan (1996) to find out if this battle between Wesley Snipes and Robert DeNiro holds up or not. We also more Joe Lowry's as he's back with his latest edition of Name That Character Actor movie trivia! Plus we...
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#272 Friday (1995) | May 26th, 2026
Travis selected a film he's seen dozens of times, but it's been long enough that he is ready to take another look at Friday (1995). Does it hold up? Eric has never seen it until now. Will he hate it? Press play to find out. Plus we have another round of Guess That Character Actor from our pal Joe...
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#271 Heathers (1989) | May 19th, 2026
The 80's weren't all action & coke! Although, there will be coke this time out. Your attention please as this week Govier takes us back to 1989 to find out if the true cult classic Heathers (1989) holds up or not. Govier was envious from last time out, so he wants to play Great Director, Worst...
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#270 Primer (2004) | May 12th, 2026
Who want's to get all math wizard with it!? Not Govier apparently. Eric has selected a film from 2004 called Primer that is less than 90 minutes long! Can that be a blessing!? Find out by pressing play. In addition to all that, Joe Lowry's back with his latest edition of Name That Character Actor...
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#269 The Invisible Man (2020) | April 28th, 2026
A newer film for the Cinema 9 gang is going to be dissected under our critical hot lights. Travis has selected the Elizabeth Moss vehicle The Invisible Man (2020) to find out if this thriller holds up or not. Plus we have another round of Guess That Character Actor from our pal Joe Lowry. Who…
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#268 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) | April 22nd, 2026
Govier takes us back to 1988 for a laugh or two. It's time to find out if Frank Oz's 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) holds up or not. We have another round of Joe Lowry's fun segment of Guess That Character Actor trivia! As always the fellas offer their latest movie thoughts during...
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#267 Basquiat (1996) | April 14th, 2026
Gather around fellow artists! It's time to find out if the 1996 film about a young artist who came and went before his time holds up or not. Let's find out if Basquiat (1996) starring Jeffrey Wright holds up or not! In addition Joe Lowry's back with his latest edition of Name That Character Actor...
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#266 Leaving Las Vegas (1995) | April 7th, 2026
Travis gave Govier the option between a comedy and a drama. That's how this week's episode came about. It's time to find out if Leaving Las Vegas (1995) holds up or not. Obviously the drama was selected just in case you've never seen this one before. Plus we have another round of Guess That...
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#265 The Five Heartbeats (1991) | March 31st, 2026
No Eric for this one means it's Govier & Travis. It's time for a 90's indie film from director Robert Townsend. It's time to find out if The Five Heartbeats (1991) holds up or not. We have another round of Joe Lowry's fun segment of Guess That Character Actor trivia! As always the fellas offer...
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#264 The Fountain (2006) | March 223rd, 2026
It's special guest time! Get ready for a dose of Darren Aronofsky as our old pal Dave has selected The Fountain (2006) to find out if it holds up or not. In addition we have another round of Joe Lowry's Name That Character Actor trivia. Plus the fellas offer their latest quarantine viewing picks....
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WARNING: NEW FILM ALERT | March 21st, 2026
Govier pooped the bed! That means an audible is taking place from his original pick from the last episode. Originally he selected The Five Heartbeats which was slated for the next episode. Instead the next show will feature our old pal David. What movie did he select? Click play to find all the...
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#263 The Mosquito Coast (1986) | March 10th, 2026
Eric has decided to expose us to the inner workings of Peter Weir and Paul Schrader. It's time to find out if the Harrison Ford vehicle The Mosquito Coast (1986) holds up or not. In addition Joe Lowry's back with his latest edition of Name That Character Actor movie trivia! As always the fellas...
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#262 Portrait Of A Lady On Fire (2019) | February 24th, 2026
Time to expand our horizons on Cinema 9. Travis wants to find out if the 2019 French film Portrait Of A Lady On Fire (2019) holds up or not. Plus we have the anticipated return of Guess That Character Actor from our pal Joe Lowry. Who will it be this week? As always the fellas also offer their...
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#261 Any Given Sunday (1999) | February 17th, 2026
It's football time on the Cinema 9 Pod! Govier wants to see if the Oliver Stone flick Any Given Sunday (1999) holds up or not. Will Travis and Eric find a new appreciation for the game of football? Press play to find out. As always the fellas offer their latest movie thoughts during quarantine...
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#260 Executive Decision (1996) | February 10th, 2026
It's special guest time once again on Cinnamon 9! This time out we have two bodacious dudes named Steve and Nic from the awesome movie podcast known as 2 Dads, 1 Movie. They've decided to pool our movie watching resources into reviewing the 90's action flick Executive Decision. Does it hold up?...
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#259 Narc (2002) | January 30th, 2026
Get ready for gritty Detroit streets! Sorta. Eric has chosen Joe Carnahan's 2002 film Narc (2002) starring Jason Patric & Ray Liotta. It's time to find out if Narc holds up or not. Of course we have another edition of Joe Lowry's Name That Character Actor trivia. As always the fellas also offer...
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#258 Office Space (1999) | January 20th, 2026
Time for some classic unity over a film that has brought many a laughs and joy to all three Cinema 9 hosts. Travis is excited to chat about Mike Judge's Office Space (1999)! Plus we have another edition of Guess That Character Actor from our show pal Joe Lowry. Who will it be this week? As always...
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#257 The Last King Of Scotland (2006) | January 13th, 2026
Govier is taking us back to 2006 when it was hip to be square. Have you heard how amazing Forrest Whitaker was in The Last King of Scotland (2006)? Well, it's time to find out if his performance alone makes this movie hold up or not. There will be more of Joe Lowry's fascinating movie trivia and…
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#256 All That Jazz (1979) | December 30th, 2025
Eric takes us back to the 1970's for the first time in a long while. If you love Bob Fosse, then you're going to dig this episode. It's time to find out if All That Jazz (1979) holds up or not. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Now that 2025 is at an end, it's time for the fellas to give you their top 5...
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#255 The Ref (1994) | December 16th, 2025
It's the holiday season here at Cinema 9, which means this episode is fully loaded with lots of goodies! Our main focus will take a look at Travis' festive pick for this week. Get ready for Judy Davis & Kevin Spacey unhinged with Denis Leary in the middle as The Ref (1994). There is no way we…
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#254 The Nutty Professor (1996) | December 10th, 2025
Get ready for a Cinema 9 first that Travis was happy to avoid entirely! Govier has selected an Eddie Murphy comedy from 1996. Is it funny? Does it hold up? Will Govier be canceled for picking this movie? It's time to find out if The Nutty Professor (1996) holds up or not. As always the fellas…
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#253 Roger Dodger (2002) | December 2nd, 2025
Eric's selection for this episode has all the makings of a classic "remember when we liked this movie so much" edition of the show. It's time to find out if the 2002 Campbell Scott vehicle Roger Dodger holds up or not. Plus we have another edition of Guess That Character Actor trivia from our pal...
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#252 Man On The Moon (1999) November 18th, 2025
It's biopic time! Travis has selected the Andy Kaufman remembrance known as Man On The Moon (1999) directed by Milos Forman and starring Jim Carrey. Does this biopic filled with mystery and illusion hold up? Press play to find out. As always the fellas offer up their latest viewing goodies with…
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#251 Dolores Claiborne (1995) | November 4th, 2025
It's time to dive into a possibly underrated Stephen King adaptation. Govier has never seen this movie before, so he has no idea what he's in for after he watches Taylor Hackford's Dolores Claiborne (1995). Does it hold up? As always the fellas also offer their latest quarantine viewing picks....
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#250 The Ring (2002) | October 29th, 2025
October's Halloween feel is in full effect right now. Eric has determined it's time to find out if the massive horror hit from the 2000's The Ring (2002) holds up or not. As always the fellas offer their latest quarantine viewing picks suggestions to open the show. Please sub our YouTube where…
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#249 It Follows (2014) | October 24th, 2025
Scary movie time is here! It's October so naturally Travis fired up a horror selection for this episode. It's time to find out if Govier will succumb to the terrors that can be found within the 2014 horror classic It Follows. As always the fellas offer up their latest viewing goodies with our...
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#248 Pleasantville (1998) | October 10th, 2025
The fellas come to you on location from The Feast in Battle Creek, Michigan! The three cinema stans sat down on a Friday morning to find out if Govier's selection Pleasantville (1998) holds up or not. As always the fellas also offer their latest quarantine viewing picks. Please sub our YouTube...
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#247 Under Siege (1992) October 3rd, 2025
We figured it out! After special guest host Luke became indisposed, Travis & Govier not only rallied to watch Luke's selection Under Siege (1992), but also came to a final determination about whether this 90's action seafaring flick holds up or not. You will not be disappointed! Or maybe you…
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#246 Forrest Gump (1994) September 16th, 2025
More boomer humor? It's time to find out if the highly successful 90's flick Forrest Gump (1994) holds up or not. As always the fellas offer up their latest viewing goodies with our staple segment known as quarantine viewing picks. Please sub our YouTube where you can watch all of our episodes...
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#245 Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995) September 9th, 2025
This episode's focal point is a film that could have been picked by any of the three hosts of this show. Alas it was Govier who selected this third installment in a popular action series. From director John McTiernan, it's time to scrutinize Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995) starring Bruce Willis...
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#244 Punch Drunk Love (2002) September 2nd, 2025
How are you feeling about Paul Thomas Anderson these days? Eric wasn't able to make it for this one, but he wants to know what everybody else thinks about Adam Sandler and Emily Watson in Punch Drunk Love (2002). Does this PTA flick stand the test of time? You're about to find out if this genre...
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#243 City Slickers (1991) August 26th, 2025
Boomer humor at its finest? It's time to find out if the latest selection courtesy of Travis holds up or not. Press play now to find out how the fellas feel about City Slickers (1991) starring Billy Crystal. As always the fellas offer up their latest viewing goodies with our staple segment known…
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#242 Troy (2004) | August 20th, 2025
Get ready for a swords & sandals flick! Govier is taking us back to 2004 to get a good look at Brad Pitt's ass in Wolfgang Peterson's sweeping epic Troy (2004). Does it hold up? Let's find out! As always the fellas also offer their latest quarantine viewing picks. Please sub our YouTube where you...
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#241 Blade II (2002) | August 5th, 2025
The 2000's are on the docket this week as Eric has decided to find out if Guillermo Del Toro's Blade II (2002) holds up or not. You be the judge! Plus stay to the end of this episode as Eric prepared a game of Did It Hold Up? challenging Travis & Govier to recall their final judgment about...
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#240 The Sixth Sense (1999) July 25, 2025
The sleeper hit of 1999 is the subject of this week's Does It Hold Up Or Not. Travis has selected The Sixth Sense (1999) to find out if it still stands the test of time. As always the fellas offer up their latest viewing goodies with our staple segment known as quarantine viewing picks. Please…
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#239 Fear (1996) July 16th, 2025
Crank up Sixteen Stone by Bush & head to your nearest roller coaster because it's time to find out if Govier's selection Fear (1996) starring Reese Witherspoon & Mark Wahlberg holds up or not. As always the fellas also offer their latest quarantine viewing picks. Please sub our YouTube where you...
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#238 Drive (2011) July 1st, 2025
Visual the year 2011 in your mind. Eric has selected a film from that year that he watched religiously on repeat. 14 years later, does it still pack that same punch? It's time to find out if the Ryan Gosling vehicle Drive (2011) holds up or not. As always the fellas offer their latest quarantine...
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#237 Life As A House (2001) June 25th, 2025
Get ready to sob unnoticed next to your friends as you try to hold back your tears. Yep! It's time to find out if Travis' selection of the father/son melodrama starring Kevin Kline known as Life As A House (2001) holds up or not. As always the fellas offer up their latest viewing goodies with our...
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Do you like movies? So do we! Eric, Michael and Travis are your hosts who love movies but also incorporate a discerning eye. Dumb movies, intense movies or frightening movies. They're all fodder for us to chime in on. Do you enjoy premises like does it hold up or great performances in terrible films? This is the place for you. Follow us on TikTok, Twitter and Instagram @cinema9pod or email us your favorite movie thoughts at [email protected]
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Michael Govier, Eric Branstrom, Travis Roy
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