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Cinematic Leap

by Mike, Scott and Glenn

A movie podcast where we discuss a different film each episode. Each film is decided by "leaping" from the current movie to a new movie with a cast or crew member. Who knows where we will end up...Find out more about the podcast and each episode at https://cinematicleap.com

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Episodes

  1. Halloween Special 3 2026 - Friday the 13th (2009)

    For our third halloween special this year we discuss 2009 slasher film Friday the 13th. We hope you enjoy this special Halloween episode.

  2. Halloween Special 2 2026 - Obsession

    This week we discuss a much scarier film for our second Halloween special - 2025 (or 2026 in Australia) horror film Obsession. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as Glenn is obsessed with this movie.

  3. Halloween Special 1 2026 - Tucker and Dale vs Evil

    Welcome to the first of our four Halloween special episodes for 2026. We start with 2010 horror comedy Tucker and Dale vs Evil. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this fun film.

  4. Episode 198 - The Naked Gun (2025)

    This week we leap to 2025 comedy The Naked Gun. We leapt here with actor Kevin Durand. This was a fun discussion - hard not to be with a movie this funny. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it.

  5. Episode 196 - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

    This week Mike takes us to 2026 comedy horror film Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. We leapt here with casting director John Buchan. We hope you enjoy this episode more than Mike enjoys horror films.

  6. Episode 195 - The Virgin Suicides

    This week we leap to 1999 psychological drama The Virgin Suicides. We leapt here with Kirsten Dunst. A very different mood to our last film which Scott didn't enjoy, so hopefully he enjoys this more. We hope you enjoy this episode.

  7. Episode 194 - Bring It On

    This week we leap to 2000 sport comedy masterpiece Bring It On. We leapt here with composer Christophe Beck. We hope you enjoy this fun discussion of this great film. Ready? Ok!

  8. Episode 193 - Crazy, Stupid, Love

    This week we leap to 2011 romance drama Crazy, Stupid, Love. We leapt here with re-recording mixer Doug Hemphill. We hope you enjoy this discussion of this fun film. (And definitely watch the film first if you haven't seen it and don't know the ending)

  9. Episode 192 - Jerry Maguire

    This week we leap to 1996 sports romance comedy/drama Jerry Maguire. We leapt here from Weapons with actor Toby Huss. We hope you enjoy this fun discussion.

  10. Episode 191 - Weapons

    This week we leap to 2025 horror mystery film Weapons. We leapt here from Field of Dreams with actress Amy Madigan. We hope you enjoy this fun discussion of Weapons.

  11. Episode 190 - Field of Dreams

    Welcome to season 8! This week we leap to 1989 sport fantasy film Field of Dreams. We leapt here from Hidden Figures with actor Kevin Costner. Many people have fond memories of this film, but does it hold up? We discuss this and more. Hope you enjoy, and thanks for joining us for season 8!

  12. Guest Episode 7 - Tron: Ares - Stephen Jeffs

    This week we are joined by long-time supporter of the podcast Stephen Jeffs as we discuss 2025 science fiction action film Tron: Ares. This film was chosen by our guest from Gillian Anderson's filmography as she was the leaper chosen by our last guest from the film The Last King of Scotland. We...

  13. Bonus Episode - Season 7 Wrap

    Seven seasons done. Please join us as we review our season 7 - the best films, the worst films, the surprising films. We also discuss some rule changes for our leaping system and new leaping format for next season. We hope you enjoy this discussion.

  14. Episode 189 - Hidden Figures

    This week we leap to 2016 historical drama Hidden Figures. We leapt here with actor Glen Powell. This is our final film of season 7 and a fun discussion. We hope you enjoy.

  15. Episode 188 - The Running Man

    This week Mike takes us on a leap with sound person Julian Slater to 2025 sci-fi action film The Running Man. We hope you enjoy this episode.

  16. Episode 187 - Paul

    This week we leap to 2011 sci-fi comedy road trip film Paul. Yes, Mike picked this one and we are beginning his run of three films to finish off the season. We leapt here from Hearts Beat Loud with actress Blythe Danner. We hope you enjoy this episode.

  17. Episode 186 - Hearts Beat Loud

    This week we leap to 2018 music film Hearts Beat Loud. We leapt here with make up artist Fiona Mifsud. We hope you get a chance to see this film and enjoy this episode.

  18. Episode 185 - Companion

    This week we leap to 2025 sci-fi thriller Companion. We leapt here with sound person Bogdan Zavarzin. This was a fun movie and a great discussion. We hope you enjoy.

  19. Episode 184 - Next Goal Wins

    This week we leap back to another sports drama. This time it's 2023 sport comedy Next Goal Wins. We leapt here with actor Semu Filipo. Great time for a soccer movie with the World Cup just starting, but is it any good? We hope you enjoy our discussion.

  20. Episode 183 - The Fall Guy

    This week we leap to 2024 action comedy The Fall Guy. Our leaper this week was Ryan Gosling who stars in this fun action film that most of us really enjoyed!

  21. Episode 182 - Remember the Titans

    This week we leap to 2000 sports drama Remember the Titans. We leapt here with (according to Scott) "one of the finest performances in Saving Private Ryan, playing the partially deaf paratrooper - Ryan Hurst." We hope you enjoy this episode.

  22. Episode 181 - Saving Private Ryan

    This week we leap to 1998 war film Saving Private Ryan. We leapt here with stunt coordinator and second unit director Simon Crane. Not a major cast or crew member, but Scott doesn't care about that!

  23. Episode 180 - Stardust

    This week we leap to 2007 romantic fantasy adventure film Stardust. We leapt here with actor Robert De Niro. We hope you enjoy this episode.

  24. Episode 179 - Sleepers

    This week we discuss 1996 crime drama Sleepers. We leapt here with one of our favourite leapers - Kevin Bacon. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this film as much as we did.

  25. Episode 178 - Maxxxine

    This week we leap to 2024 horror film Maxxxine. We leapt here with actor Michelle Monaghan from our last film Source Code. This was a fun discussion. We hope you enjoy this episode.

  26. Episode 177 - Source Code

    This week we leap to 2011 sci-fi action thriller Source Code. We leapt here with actor Jeffrey Wright. This was an interesting film and a good discussion. We hope you enjoy.

  27. Episode 176 - Casino Royale

    This week we leap to 2006 spy thriller Casino Royale. This is our first Bond film, and the first time Glenn has ever seen a Bond film. We leapt here with casting person Debbie McWilliams. We hope you enjoy this episode.

  28. Episode 175 - Superman II

    This week we leap to an absolute classic superhero film, 1980 family/action film Superman II - there hasn't been a Superman film since that has been better than this. We discuss this film, and the alternate Donner cut, in this fun podcast. We hope you enjoy.

  29. Episode 174 - Murder Mystery

    This week we leap to 2019 comedy mystery film Murder Mystery. We leapt here with Adam Sandler. Yes, we could have gone to many better films with this leaper, but where's the fun in that!

  30. Episode 173 - 50 First Dates

    This week we leap to 2004 Adam Sandler rom com 50 First Dates. We leapt here with editor Jeff Gourson. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this fun movie, that one of us had never seen before!

  31. Episode 172 - Flight of the Navigator

    This week we leap to 1986 sci-fi adventure film Flight of the Navigator. We leapt here with composer Alan Silvestri. Maybe not the best of his films from the 80s, but not his worst either! We hope you enjoy our discussion of this classic kids movie.

  32. Episode 171 - The Long Kiss Goodnight

    This week we leap to 1996 action thriller The Long Kiss Goodnight. We leapt here with actor David Morse. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this fun, but ridiculous, Christmas film.

  33. Episode 170 - Contact

    This week we leap to 1997 sci-fi drama Contact . We leapt here with actor Jodie Foster. We hope you enjoy this discussion of this interesting film.

  34. Episode 169 - The Silence of the Lambs

    This week we continue our run of 90s films and leap to 1991 psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs. We leapt here with composer Howard Shore. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoy having an old friend for dinner.

  35. Episode 168 - Mrs. Doubtfire

    This week we leap back a few years to 1993 comedy drama Mrs. Doubtfire. Does this film hold up? It was a well loved Robin Williams classic at the time. We leapt here with actor Paul Guilfoyle.

  36. Episode 167 - Ransom

    This week we leap with Mel Gibson to another mid-90s classic of his - 1996 action thriller Ransom. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this film as much as we did!

  37. Episode 166 - Maverick

    This week we leap to 1994 western comedy film Maverick. We leapt here with actor James Coburn. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this fun film!

  38. Episode 165 - Hudson Hawk

    This week we leap to 1991 action comedy Hudson Hawk starring the great Bruce Willis. We leapt here with Richard E. Grant. We hope you enjoy our fun chat about this unusual film!

  39. Episode 164 - The Player

    This week we leap to 1992 satirical black comedy mystery The Player. We leapt here with actress Andie MacDowell. We hope you enjoy our discussion about this film as much as we did.

  40. Episode 163 - Groundhog Day

    Season 7! We start season seven with an absolute comedy classic and leap to 1993 comedy romance Groundhog Day. We leapt here from our last film of season six with writer/director Harold Ramis. We hope you enjoy this episode :)

  41. Episode 162 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife

    This week we leap to 2021 supernatural comedy Ghostbusters: Afterlife. We leapt here with actor Bob Gunton. We hope you enjoy this episode, our last for season 6!

  42. Episode 161 - The Shawshank Redemption

    Our final episode of season 6 - re-uploaded after being taking down after an apparent copyright infringement is back with a slight edit. What a way to wrap up our sixth season - we leapt to 1994 drama The Shawshank Redemption with the undeniably great Morgan Freeman. We hope you enjoy this episode.

  43. Bonus Episode - Season 6 Wrap

    Six seasons! Can't believe we have made it this far. Please enjoy this bonus discussion about our latest season - the highs, the lows and everything else. One thing that is clear - Mike is the new mailman.

  44. Episode 160 - Chain Reaction

    This week we leap to 1996 sci-fi action thriller Chain Reaction. We leapt here with actor Tzi Ma. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this (for some) long forgotten film.

  45. Christmas 2025 - Christmas Vacation

    This Christmas we take a break from our chain of leaps to discuss 1989 comedy Christmas Vacation. We hope you enjoy this special Christmas episode and enjoy the rest of 2025!

  46. Episode 159 - Arrival

    This week we leap to 2016 sci-fi drama Arrival.We leapt here with casting director Francine Maisler. Another great discussion this week. We hope you enjoy.

  47. Episode 158 - Sinners

    This week we leap to 2025 horror film Sinners. We leapt here with director Ryan Coogler. We discuss this interesting film, the performances, the plot, and that scene. We hope you enjoy this episode.

  48. Episode 157 - Creed

    This week we leap to 2015 American sports drama Creed. We leapt here with Liev Schreiber. We had fun chatting about this movie and hope you enjoy.

  49. Episode 156 - Kate and Leopold

    This week we leap to 2001 sci-fi rom com Kate and Leopold. Something for everyone in this film, who doesn't love a time travel romance? Listen to this episode to find out! We leapt here with stunt person Jodi Michelle Pynn.

  50. Episode 155 - The Notebook

    This week we leap to 2004 romance drama film The Notebook. We leapt here with director Nick Cassavetes. We hope you enjoy this fun discussion about Ryan and Rachel and this great movie!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A movie podcast where we discuss a different film each episode. Each film is decided by "leaping" from the current movie to a new movie with a cast or crew member. Who knows where we will end up...Find out more about the podcast and each episode at https://cinematicleap.com

HOSTED BY

Mike, Scott and Glenn

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A movie podcast where we discuss a different film each episode. Each film is decided by "leaping" from the current movie to a new movie with a cast or crew member. Who knows where we will end up...Find out more about the podcast and each episode at https://cinematicleap.com

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