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The Cinephile's Aisle
by The Cinephile's Aisle
Two film haters and a microphone covering cinema classics, box office blockbusters, and everything in between!
Episodes
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Episode 38: Director Special: Oskar Nilsson, TAPE, and the Next Bond
London director Oskar Nilsson lost one of his lead actors the day before shooting TAPE. He recast it in 15 minutes. Steve's out this week, so it's just me and Oskar going through his films, from Father Daughter, which he made at 17 and shot partly on 16mm, to TAPE, an exciting French-language…
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Episode 37: "Letterboxd 101: A Cinephile's Guide to Rating Movies"
Before The New York Times inevitably completes its $300M acquisition of Letterboxd and puts reviews behind a paywall, Ofili and Steve decided it was finally time to settle the dilemma: how do you Letterboxd? Some people believe you only reserve 5's for masterpieces, some believe 3.5 star is the...
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Episode 36: "Disclosure Day"
TCA returns to break down Steven Spielberg’s new alien film, Disclosure Day, debating whether it delivers the emotional and world-building highs expected from his sci‑fi legacy. They also discuss the movie’s themes of truth, faith, government secrecy, and humanity uniting amid looming world...
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Episode 35: "And The Oscar Goes To..."
"Lights, Camera, Action," or in 2026, Ballet, Opera, Cats! As what must be the longest awards season ever comes to a close, TCA joins in on the fun(?) with our annual ballots! Will SINNERS - the most nominated film ever - take home the big one? Will F1 join FORD v FERRARI as racecar films to take...
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Episode 34: "MY FATHER'S SHADOW" feat. Ese & TMT
Steve (one-half of TCA) taps on TMT, co-host of SubmaRoach, and Ese, PM at Fatherland, to discuss all things MY FATHER'S SHADOW. Both making their TCA Debuts, we start off with learning more about their creative journey so far before shifting gears into Nigeria's first official selection at the...
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Episode 33: "Filmmaker Spotlight: Ikem Okeke & MARTY SUPREME"
TCA favorite Ikem Okeke, writer and director of HUSBANDRY (2021), returns to TCA as part of #TCAShorts, a segment where we highlight filmmakers whose works include short films. Okeke talks the artists he is influenced by, the stories he is inspired by, and questions he wishes to ask (or answer)...
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Episode 32: "#AnneHathaway2026"
One of the most anticipated film years ahead, buckle up for 2026. We get into this year's most anticipated releases (10:07), starting with Anne Hathaway's massive upcoming slate (10:47) and a debate about whether Greta Gerwig's evolution from indie filmmaker to mainstream director is something to...
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Episode 31: "ETERNITY"
"If there was a real version of ETERNITY, do you think you've lived your happiest years?" TCA (with Misgana promoted to co-host!) are not pulling back punches with A24's afterlife romantic comedy centered around life after death. Starting off with this recent wave of 'throuple' films (7:00), you...
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Episode 30: "Sentimental Value"
One of the best movies,If you need a good cry SPOILER ALERT: Episode contains key plot details from 'Sentimental Value.' Join us as we welcome special guest Ayisha for a deep dive into Trier’s emotionally charged film 'Sentimental Value.' We discuss the absence of Steve (0:10), Aisha’s recent...
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Episode 29: "Die My Love"
Why Die My Love Left Us Wanting SPOILER ALERT: Episode contains key plot details from Die My Love. Join TCA as we dive into Die My Love, a film that reaches for emotional intensity while wrestling with structure and perspective. We start with our immediate reactions to the film and how quickly…
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Episode 28: "One Battle After Another" feat. Ayisha
SPOILER ALERT: Episode contains key plot details from One Battle After Another. We dive deep into Paul Thomas Anderson’s most politically urgent film to date. We open with acknowledging our unplanned hiatus and thoughts on the TCA rebrand (2:30), before getting into our initial reactions to the...
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Episode 27: "SUPERMAN" feat. Kibz
Almost a year to the date since our last Comic Book Movie, TCA returns to cover all things SUPERMAN and the verdict: #TheGunnWasLockedAndLoaded. Joined by Kibz (@TheBrothersGeekOutPodcast), they explore the core message of Hope (08:45) and how the film feels in comparison to other Superman movies...
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Episode 26: "MATERIALISTS" feat. Misgana & Bankole
"...breaking down today's films with tomorrow's eyes," Ofili has clearly been working on a tagline. Joined by Steve, frequent guest Misgana and new guest Banky from Popcorn for Dinner, they dissect the sophomore feature from Celine Song, MATERIALISTS. They explore the mischaracterization of the...
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Episode 25: "SINNERS" feat. Misgana
SPOILER ALERT: Episode contains key plot details from SINNERS. Jive along with TCA to the tune of Ludwig Göransson's phenomenal score as they delve into "the most talked about movie of 2025." Misgana returns to dissect Ryan Coogler's latest vampire masterpiece set in Jim Crow-era Mississippi…
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Episode 24: "MICKEY 17 - Death, Dupes & Disposable Heroes" feat. Jerry
Ofili and Steve are joined by Jerry, who’s making his TCA debut, to talk through Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s 2025 sci-fi release. “Dying is just another part of the job” sets the tone for a conversation on identity, memory, and the systems that turn people into tools. They dive into the film’s cold...
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Episode 23: 10 Years Later
Ofili and Steve take us back to some of the 2015 releases (8:55) that left a mark on them in this episode of the TCA. The Lobster, Mad Max: Fury Road, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Room, and Focus are some of the classics turning 10 this year that they touch on. They discuss certain films that…
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Episode 22: And The Oscar Goes To... (feat. Misgana)
not Denis Villeneuve for DUNE: PART TWO, we'll tell you that much. Awards season wraps up with the 97th Academy Awards and it's been one hell of a ride with films nominated for Best Picture involving the use of AI, not involving an intimacy coordinator, having a cast member doing blackface, and…
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Episode 21: "THE BRUTALIST" feat. Misgana
It's not everyday you get to see an epic picture so enthralling like THE BRUTALIST, so of course Steve and Ofili had to return to cover all things related to the latest true American classic. Joined by Misgana, the trio discuss the period drama's central themes of immigration and identity (7:15),...
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Episode 20: "Awards Talk–SAG's and BETTER MAN" feat. Irima
Awards season is here, and for this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Irima to kick it off! We discuss the 2025 SAG Awards’ biggest categories: Outstanding Male and Female Leads and their Supporting counterparts. Then, we switch gears to talk about why a Better Man stands out. We had a…
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Episode 19: Christmas by the Reels
What makes a movie the Christmas movie? Is it the cozy vibes, holiday spirit, or just a snow-covered backdrop? On this episode, we tackle the big question, share our personal favorite Christmas movies, and even debate the eternal question: is Love Actually really a Christmas movie? Plus, we take…
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Episode 18: "CONCLAVE" feat. Ayisha and Misgana
Dive into our latest episode as we unpack Conclave, exploring its twists and the deeper philosophy around the interplay of certainty, doubt, and faith. This was an incredibly engaging discussion, capped off with our takes on potential Best Picture winners—ranging from mainstream favorites to some...
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Episode 17: "ANORA" feat. Misgana
The TCA is joined by a special guest to cover Steve's "next Best Picture" and Ofili's "one of the best four movies in 2024." In episode 16 we discuss Sean Baker's filmmaking style, the various on-screen relationship dynamics depicted in Baker's latest independent drama, and that final sequence…
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Episode 16: "WE LIVE IN TIME"
*SPOILER-FREE* Say what you want about Crowley's nonlinear structuring of his 2024 tearjerker, but Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield have just delivered the most grounded performances for an on-screen couple in 2024. Ofili and Steve are back to cover the latest romantic drama from A24, WE LIVE IN...
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Episode 15: "DÌDI"
"In my opinion, OSCAR-worthy 2025, very easily" is how Ofili starts off talking about the feature directorial debut from Freemont, CA filmmaker Sean Wang, DÌDI (弟弟). Together with Steve, TCA covers the coming-of-ager and how Academy Award nominee Wang draws inspiration from his 2008 California...
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Episode 14: "Did we like DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE?"
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Episode 13: "HUSBANDRY (2021)" feat. Ikem
Ofili and Steve are joined with Nigerian filmmaker, Ikem Okeke, writer and director of the 2021 short film, HUSBANDRY. Okeke takes them behind the scenes (2:55) of what shooting in Lagos was like, the shoestring constraints of a short film, and how thinking on your feet can be the defining factor...
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Episode 12: "Long live the Monkey King"
Ofili and Steve are back covering the latest crowd favorite, MONKEY MAN. They share what they loved about Dev Patel's directorial debut, what creative choices rubbed them the wrong way, and how not every film featuring a man wearing a suit while fighting bad guys should be termed a "John Wick...
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Episode 11: "DUNE"
"My planet Arrakis is so beautiful when the sun is low." *SPOILER ALERT: Episode contains key plot details from DUNE: PART TWO* In this Season 1 finale, we discuss all things DUNE. Ofili and Steve give their initial reactions to Denis Villeneuve's epic science-fiction sequel to DUNE (2021), the...
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Episode 10: "Poor Things Review"
It's "Bella in Wonderland" at The Cinephile's Aisle as Ofili and Steve return to discuss Yorgos Lanthimos (4:10) and his latest installation in his bizarre filmography, 'Poor Things' (9:00). They also look forward to a few upcoming films (35:10), including 'Dune: Part Two' and 'Madame Web'. Send…
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Episode 9: "Bait, Buzz, and Snubs"
Ofili and Steve react to the 96th Academy Awards nominations. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.
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Episode 8: Holiday Special
*Contains key spoilers from MAY DECEMBER (15:00), LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND (25:50), and THE CREATOR (42:45)* Ofili and Steve say goodbye to 2023 by reliving some of the later releases of the year, including Zack Snyder's first installment of the Rebel Moon franchise (37:10). Happy Holidays from The...
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Episode 7: "Snow Lands On Top"
The Hunger Games franchise continues to release films with compound sentences for titles that no one is ever going to call them by, but Episode 7 sees Ofili and Steve fueling their teenage nostalgia by discussing "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" (12:20). As always, they discuss what they've…
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Episode 6: "Stick To The Plan"
After a long break, Ofili and Steve return to discuss one of the best films of the year, "The Killer" from Director David Fincher (24:20), and another one of 2023's films, "The Marvels" from Nia DaCosta (19:34). They talk about what they've been watching (8:30) and what we should all be looking...
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Episode 5: "Trinity" feat. Camden
Episode 5 of the podcast sees Ofili and Steve joined by a guest for the first time on The Cinephile's Aisle. Camden, a fellow cinephile, joins our hosts and they discuss Jacob Elordi, Richard Linklater, Jodie Comer, and... well, more movies. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Instagram,...
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Episode 4: "Sloppenheimer"
*SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains key details from the plot of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023)* Ofili and Steve return with a bang after a long and unnecessary hiatus to discuss Nolan, the two biggest movies of the summer, and how much it doesn't matter if you think sex scenes further...
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Episode 3: "In Another Life..."
PLEASE go watch Celine Song's PAST LIVES if you haven't! The focus of Episode 3 of The Cinephile's Aisle continues with one directorial debut that has taken Cinema of 2023 by shock. Ofili and Steve also discuss The Blackening, Nimona and of course, July 21st AKA Barbenheimer. Send us Fan Mail...
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Episode 2: "It Takes Two"
The second installment of The Cinephile's Aisle sees Ofili and Steve coming to terms with getting older, two TV shows they have been watching, and a few directorial debuts that have caught their eyes in recent years. Somehow, Shrek, Rapunzel, and Monsters, Inc. all make an appearance in the same...
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Episode 1: "Pilot"
On the first episode of the podcast, Ofili and Steve introduce The Cinephile's Aisle to the audience. They cover their shock favorites from 2023 in film so far, five movies they're most looking forward to, and all the things happening in Barbieland™. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on...
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