Pocket Cinema
by Donald Waters
From the big screen at the cinema to the small screen in your pocket, join Donald Waters (Letterboxd: @dondayafternoon), Nate Hall (Letterboxd: @Nateee234), and Tyler Karsten as they discuss the big releases of the week. This is also a film club style podcast. Each host will take turns recommending a movie for themselves and the audience every week. The theme song "Lake House" was produced for the show by Flyxo. Produced by Greg Phipps, Brenden Novak Podcast logo by Gabe Mott Special thanks to Shane Tilton Presented by Northern Review. New episodes Mondays. Heavily inspired by Sean Fennessey's "The Big Picture" and YMS' "Sardonicast."
Episodes
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#11: Melancholia, Anyone But You (Feat. Brandy Tilton)
The trio are joined by Dr. Shane Tilton's wife Brandy as they discuss one of Brandy's favorite movies, "Melancholia." Donald also gives a quick review of "Anyone But You." "Melancholia" is available on Netflix and Hulu as of 4/28/2024 and "Anyone But You" is available on Netflix as of 4/28/2024....
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#10: Is "The Platform" Thoughtful or Pretentious?
In this episode the trio discusses the Netflix movie "The Platform." Donald's recommendation for episode 11 is "Melancholia," available on Netflix and Hulu as of April 16th, 2024
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#9: Spider-Man, Road House (89 and 24) (feat. Tommy Adams)
Tommy Adams joins the trio as they discuss the 1989 Road House. Then, they compare it to the new 2024 version. Afterwards the crew talk about Sam Rami's original "Spiderman" film. "Road House" (both 1989 and 2024) are available on Amazon Prime as of April 7th, 2024 "Spider-Man" is available on...
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#8: May it Last, Music Talk (feat. Emerson Corleone)
The trio are joined by Emerson Corleone aka Aidan as we discuss his favorite movies and music! Then we analyze the Avett Brother's Documentary "May it Last." Nate's recommendation for the next episode is Sam Rami's original "Spider-Man" movie available on Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus as of March...
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#7: John Wick, Dune 2, Kung Fu Panda 4 (feat. Robby Waters)
Due to having to separate the last episode into two parts, we decided to release this episode early. We recorded this episode on March 14, or PIE DAY! Tyler tells us his fascination with Pi and what the number means to him as the podcast's pizza expert. Then, the crew discuss Mario day news and…
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#6 Part 2: Howl's Moving Castle, Mean Girls 2024 (feat. David Mansell)
And we're back with part 2! This week, Donald, Nate, Tyler, and David all discuss what many consider to be Studio Ghibli's masterpiece, "Howl's Moving Castle." "Howl's Moving Castle" is available on Max as of March 24th, 2024. Tyler's Recommendation for episode 7 is "John Wick 1," available on...
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#6 Part 1: Star Wars Tier List (feat. David Mansell and Cole Zaf)
This is part one of a two part episode. After an extended break, the trio are joined by Cole Zaf and newcomer David Mansell as they rank every Star Wars movie and TV series. Next week the trio and David will discuss Nate's recommendation Howl's Moving Castle and Mean Girls 2024. Hope to see you...
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#5: Is Casablanca The "Best Movie Ever"? (feat. Brenden Novak)
The trio are joined by Nate's roommate Brenden Novak as they discuss fighting for democracy, the Switch 2, the live action Avatar Netflix show, One Piece, and Deadpool. Then, they analyze Donald's favorite movie "Casablanca." Nate's recommendation for episode 6 is Howl's Moving Castle, available…
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#4: The Imitation Game's Historical Accuracy (feat. Dr. Russ Crawford)
History professor and World War 2 expert Dr. Russ Crawford joins the trio as they discuss the historical accuracy and their thoughts on the 2014 film "The Imitation Game." Donald's recommendation for episode 5 is the 1942 classic "Casablanca," available on Max as of 2/18/2024. It will be…
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#3: Orion and the Dark, Tick Tick Boom (feat. Cole Zaf aka KICKSAVE)
The trio are joined by Cole Zaf aka KICKSAVE as they discuss their absolute favorite movies, Moana 2, The Knuckles series, their favorite musicals, how Cole started KICKSAVE, and the new Charlie Kaufman film Orion and the Dark. Then, they analyze Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tick Tick Boom. Spoilers for...
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#2: Society of the Snow, Nope (feat. Mike Janiak)
The trio are joined by Mike Janiak as they discuss Tyler's $1200 speaker, their favorite musical artists at the moment, the Despicable Me 4 trailer, and the new(ish) JA Boyona Netflix film Society of the Snow. Then, they analyze Jordan Peele's Nope. Nate's recommendation for episode 3 is the...
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#1: The Oscars, The Beekeeper
The trio discuss the recent Oscars nominations, the new Jason Statham film The Beekeeper, and Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. After, Donald recommends a movie for the group to analyze next week. Hope to see you there! This week's recommendation is the 2022 film "Nope" directed by...
About this show
From the big screen at the cinema to the small screen in your pocket, join Donald Waters (Letterboxd: @dondayafternoon), Nate Hall (Letterboxd: @Nateee234), and Tyler Karsten as they discuss the big releases of the week.
This is also a film club style podcast. Each host will take turns recommending a movie for themselves and the audience every week.
The theme song "Lake House" was produced for the show by Flyxo.
Produced by Greg Phipps, Brenden Novak
Podcast logo by Gabe Mott
Special thanks to Shane Tilton
Presented by Northern Review.
New episodes Mondays.
Heavily inspired by Sean Fennessey's "The Big Picture" and YMS' "Sardonicast."
Hosted by
Donald Waters