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Cinema Z
by BQN
Introducing Cinema Z - A Film discussion and review podcast showcasing films you probably missed but should definitely check out. From independent and obscure to Arthouse and absurd each episode we’ll gather (perhaps cocktail in hand) to discuss it all. Hosted by Mark White & Matt Jennings!
Episodes
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CZ: 038: Wonder Boys
Marc and Matt enlist the help of Marc's Dad to discusss Wonder Boys (2000) the comedy / drama film directed by Curtis Hanson based on the 1995 novel by Michael Chabon. The film Stars Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Katie Holmes and Robert Downey Jr. BQN Podcasts are made…
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CZ: 037: The Blackening
Matt & Mark record this episode from a very sketchy AirBnB and test their knowledge of Black History & Culture discussing “The Blackening”. The 2022 Black Horror Comedy written by Tracy Oliver and Dwayne Perkins directed by Tim Story. (SPOILER ALERT: Matt wins and Mark gets shot with a bunch of...
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CZ: 036: Cinema Z Presents: The Hitch-Hiker
For the first time the boys take a break from discussing films to bring you (in its intirety) "The Hitch-Hiker" radio play written by Lucille Fletcher. It was first presented on the November 17, 1941, broadcast of The Orson Welles Show on CBS Radio. In the story, a man on a cross-country drive...
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CZ:035: Inglorious Bastards
Join Matt and Mark on the hunt for Nazis as they discuss INGLORIOUS BASTERDS. The film was released in 2009. Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino. It takes place in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. A plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with…
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CZ: 034: BENT (1997)
Mark & Matt are joined this week by world renowned Historian Dr. Lynette Nusbacher to discuss BENT (1997), the powerful and moving film adaptation of Martin Sherman’s award- winning stage play. Now adapted for the big screen by the author himself, this inspiring tale of love over oppression has...
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CZ: 033: Harlem Nights
Come to Sugar Rays Club and have a seat at the craps table while Matt and Mark discuss "Harlem Nights. The film is set in 1930s Harlem, New York where a black owned gambling house must deal with strong competition, gangsters, and corrupt cops in order to stay in business. The film was written and...
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CZ: 032: Moonlight
Mark and Matt are joined by special guest EJ to discuss "Moonlight" the 2016 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on Tarell Alvin McCraney's unpublished semi-autobiographical play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue. A timeless story of human connection and...
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CZ: 031: The Woman King
Join Mark and Matt as they discuss "The Woman King". The film was released in 2022 directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Dana Stevens and Maria Bello. It tells the story of the Agojie, a group of female warriors defending the Dahomey Kingdom. Join our listener's group The BQN…
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CZ: 030: I'm Not There
Mark & Matt are joined by special guest Mel Larson to discuss I'm Not There the 2007 musical drama film directed by Todd Haynes. An experimental biographical film, it is inspired by the life and music of American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, with six actors depicting different facets of Dylan's...
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CZ: 029: V For Vendetta
"Remember Remember the 5th of November." Join Matt and Mark as they discuss the film "V For Vendetta" directed by James McTeigue from a screenplay by the Wachowskis. The film takes place in the not so distant dystopian future of England where a freedom fighter known as "V" plots to destroy a...
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CZ: 028: Frost / Nixon
Hosts Matt & Mark are joined once again by the History With the Szilagyis team for this extra special episode discussing Frost/Nixon! The 2008 historical drama film based on the play of the same name by Peter Morgan. The film tells the story behind the Frost/Nixon interviews of 1977. They…
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CZ: 027: Get Real
Tap your foot twice under the stall to hear Matt and Mark discuss, 1998's teen queer romance "Get Real", written by Patrick Wilde and directed by Simon Shore. This film tells a romantic coming-of-age story about two boys in a British school as they fall in love. Join our listener's group The BQN...
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CZ: 026: My Own Private Idaho
This week your hosts Mark, Matt & associate producer Amy Nelson strap on their cowboy boots to discuss My Own Private Idaho! The 1991 American independent adventure drama film written and directed by Gus Van Sant. Idaho is considered a landmark film in New Queer Cinema, an early 1990s movement in...
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CZ:025: Empire Records
CZ: 025: Empire Records Mark, Matt and Special Guest Joe Keegan discuss Empire Records! The 1995 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Allan Moyle. The film follows a group of record store employees over the course of one exceptional day. The employees try to stop the store from...
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CZ: 024: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Just what this podcast needed A Cock, in a Frock on a Rock! Join your hosts as they tavel across the Australian Outback with Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert! The 1994 Australian road comedy film written and directed by Stephan Elliott. Staring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence...
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CZ: 023: They Cloned Tyrone
Mark, Matt & (SPECIAL GUEST / Associate Producer) Davey Willett, channel their inner Nancy Drew to uncover the mystery of who cloned Tyrone! The 2023 American science fiction comedy mystery film directed by Juel Taylor. Trust us you'll want to grab a bucket of fried chicken and chomp down on this...
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CZ: 022: Dead Man
Mark, Matt & (SPECIAL GUEST) David Dinius, go on an adventure to the old west when they discuss Dead Man the 1995 American Acid Western film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. Set in the late 1800s the film follows William Blake, a meek accountant on the run after murdering a man. He has a...
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CZ: 021: 3 Idiots
Mark, Matt, Amy and special guest Najaf discuss 3 Idiots the 2009 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, edited and directed by Rajkumar Hirani the story follows the friendship of three students at an Indian engineering college and is a satire about the social pressures...
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CZ: 020: The Matrix
Matt, Mark and special guest (Matt's DAD) Laurence Jennings! Discuss The Matrix the 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find us on BlueSky: The Network:...
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CZ: 019: Trading Places
Mark, Matt and special guest Mel Larson have a very candid yet comical discussion about Trading Places the1983 American comedy film directed by John Landis, Starring Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Lee Curtis. They discuss the 80's, classism, racism, homophobia and lots and lots of…
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CZ: 018: CAROL
Mark, Matt & special guest AnaCristina discuss "Carol" the 2015 Queer, romantic, period drama staring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. They also touch on 1950's culture and human sexuality. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find…
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CZ: 017: Scrooge (1951)
Matt & Mark discuss the 1951 classic "Scrooge", how it compares to the book and other versions. The importance of labor unions, aspestos snow and KY Jelly. Ho ho ho It's Holiday Season at Cinema Z. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram…
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CZ: 016: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Shalimar, leads the boys down a dark road of murder, intrigue and swedish fish (Yum). As they discuss the 2011 film by David Fincher. The Skarsgård Men, Amsterdam adventures and bad swedish accents are all fodder for this week's discussion. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook....
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CZ: 015: DUNE: (Into the Duniverse)
Mark, Matt & Shalimar dive deep into the cinematic universe of Dune! From Alejandro Jodorowsky's ill fated attempt in the 70's to David Lynch, the TV Mini-Series and finally the 2021 Denis Villeneuve version. There is also a SPECIAL Trivia Game at the end you won't want to miss! Join our…
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CZ: 014: EVIL DEAD (2013)
Laz, Shalimar, Mark & Matt venture into the woods to an abandoned family cabin. After cracking open a book wrapped in barbed wire and written in blood. They drink some pumpkin spice lattes and have a good piss. Yes this week the team is covering the 2013 reimagining of the horror classic EVIL…
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CZ: 013: BIRTH
Mark, Matt, Laz & Shalimar dive into their most divisive and controversial film to date; BIRTH the 2004 drama film directed by Jonathan Glazer. The pod takes a more serious turn as they discuss the controversies surrounding the film including accusations of child abuse and exploitation. Join our...
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CZ: 012: NOPE
Matt, Mark Laz & Shal discuss Nope a 2022 American science fiction horror film written, directed, and produced by Jordan Peele. Diversity in Cinema, Portrail & appropriation of black culture in society and flailing tube people are all topics discussed this week. Join our listeners group The BQN...
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CZ: 011: Annihilation
Shalamar, Laz, Mark & Matt enter the shimmer to discuss Annihilation the 2018 science fiction psychological horror film written and directed by Alex Garland based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on...
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CZ: 010: Round Table
Join Mark, Matt & Laz as we host our very first Cinephile Round Table with special guests Melissa Larson and Casey Pettitt. We discuss the Cinema Experience vs. Streaming, The components of great filmmaking and what cinema means to each of us. Along the way we also act out some of our favorite...
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CZ: 009: The Mist
LAZ RETURNS to discuss “THE MIST”!!! Take a journey with Laz, Matt, and Mark through “THE MIST” as they weigh the dangers of roughing it outdoors with interdimensional predators vs hunkering down in a grocery store with religious fanatics. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook....
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CZ: 008: Oppenheimer
Join the hosts of “ CINEMAZ” and HISTORY with the “Szilagyis” in a crossover episode to discuss blockbuster film “Oppenheimer”. The hosts spill the tea on the fact and fiction of the film, the lasting impact of the atomic bomb, and the relevance of its history and the danger of its erasure. Join...
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CZ: 007: Hello, my name is Doris
Matt, Mark & guest host Amy discuss the 2015 American coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama “Hello, My name is Doris” directed by Michael Showalter and starring the icon, the legend and star, Sally Field. Hop on an exercise ball, grab a pencil from your office crush and listen in as we discuss the...
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CZ: 006: Batman Returns (The one with Catwoman)
Laz, Mark, Matt and SPECIAL GUEST Shalimar sip cocktails and discuss “Batman Returns”. From the queer iconography of Michelle Pheifers Catwoman to the transformation of Danny Devito to the Penguin. Take a stroll through the alley ways of Gotham as they discuss the artistry in the second chapter…
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CZ: 005: TIGERLAND
Mark drafts Matt & Laz to discuss the 2000 American war drama film directed by Joel Schumacher. As usual the boys table read some of their favorite scenes, offer suggestions on what they might change and ultimately rate the film from 1-5 honorable discharge papers. Join our listeners group The…
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CZ: 004: Jackie Brown
Matt, Mark & Laz break down Jackie Brown the 1997 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, based on Elmore Leonard's 1992 novel Rum Punch. The boys take a stroll down 110th street and discuss the various elements of the film from production to performance to feet to the…
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CZ: 003: Shopgirl
Laz, Mark & Matt are joined this week by BQN’s Amy Nelson for an in depth and polarizing discussion of the 2005 film Shopgirl. They spill the tea on some “interesting” dating experiences and do their best not to kink shame. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the…
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CZ: 002: Before Night Falls
Mark, Matt & Laz dive deep into a discussion of the queer experience focused around the film Before Night Falls. The boys reflect on the life and legacy of Tina Turner and Laz teaches the team how to swear in Spanish. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on...
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Introducing Cinema Z
Introducing Cinema Z. A Film discussion and review podcast NOW on BQN. We showcase the films you probably missed but should definitely check out. From independent and obscure to Arthouse and absurd each episode we’ll gather (perhaps cocktail in hand) to discuss it all. Hosted by Mark White, Matt...
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CZ: 001: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Join our three hosts as they meet for the very first time to discuss the 2022 hit “Everything Everywhere All At Once”. Mark avoids pronouncing foreign names, Matt demonstrates his acting chops and everyone discovers the truth about Laz’s deep loathing. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Introducing Cinema Z - A Film discussion and review podcast showcasing films you probably missed but should definitely check out. From independent and obscure to Arthouse and absurd each episode we’ll gather (perhaps cocktail in hand) to discuss it all. Hosted by Mark White & Matt Jennings!
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Introducing Cinema Z - A Film discussion and review podcast showcasing films you probably missed but should definitely check out. From independent and obscure to Arthouse and absurd each episode we’ll gather (perhaps cocktail in hand) to discuss it all. Hosted by Mark White & Matt Jennings!
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