Cinematic Alley

After a long hiatus, the bois are back with Damien Chazelle’s La La Land. Listen in as we discuss just how Chazelle utilizes color, why heartbreak in film is powerful, and who (or what) the true villain of the film is. 

Another biopic starring Leonardo Dicaprio? Sign the boys up. This week, we're reviewing the story of Jordan Belfort — a film with drugs, money, more drugs, and an outlandish Jonah Hill. Perhaps one of Scorsese's best works, The Wolf of Wall Street is definitely worth discussing. 

The boys are back to talk about all things they don't know —  sex, drugs, and video games. Happy Madison's Grandma's Boy is a stoner comedy that helped shape the genre and showcased Jonah Hill on a woman's bosom, and it's also this week's film. This is perhaps the wildest episode yet. Enjoy!

Seven Psychopaths. Four friends sitting around a fold up table. That's right — this week it's four of us, as usual hosts are joined by a special guest and fellow cinephile, Frankie Kjellberg. Listen in as they discuss serial killers, martyrdom, and the stellar art of writing dialogue in film (Martin McDonagh gives Tarantino some serious competition). Thanks for listening.

The boys are finally back for season two of cinematic alley! This week, we're covering a horror gem that we all agree should've been nominated for an Oscar (Toni Collette, we stand with you). Listen in as we talk about possession, demons, genetics, and whatever else pops up.

This week, the boys review Inglorious Bastards. Wait, Basterds*…and Inglourious*. Join us as we take a trip down a worthy alternate history, written and directed by none other than Quentin Tarantino. Listen in as we discuss some facts about the real war, the Nazi psyche, and our love for Christoph Waltz.

The boys take a trip to future LA and dissect the ins and outs of Spike Jonze's instant classic, Her. Hear their takes on love, philosophy, and AI — oh, and crystal meth. This is a trippy one, so enjoy!

Back to the Future is regarded by many as the quintessential time travel film — including us. Here, we discuss the best parts about the 80's classic and dissect the cheesiness riddled within the plot. Also, we mention where we would most like to travel if given the opportunity. Thanks for listening, docs.

It’s been a long, long time coming, but it was well worth the wait. The boys are back after a month off, and they’re here to talk about the box office record breaker — Avengers: Endgame! Listen in as they nitpick the tiniest of details, let out their inner misogynist and talk about the laughs, chills, and tears. We love you 3000. Thanks for listening!

Are you as swooned by Ryan Gosling as we are? Well, if you haven’t seen Drive, you’re missing out on perhaps his most badass role yet. In this episode, the boys analyze Driver’s psyche, what his profession truly is, and his attachment to his neighbor. Any questions or recommendations can be sent to: cinematicalley@outlook.com

Leo, Leo, Leo. So much more than a cinematic sweetheart — a universal icon. This week is one of DiCaprio's lesser known films, Catch Me If You Can. Listen in as the boys discuss the true and fascinating story it's based on and dissect the characters and the actors behind them.

Ah, cinematic sweethearts, the list that keeps on growing. This week is a comedy that's sure to go down as one of the best - it also happens to star one of Joe's favorite actresses, Rachel McAdams - and that film is none other than Game Night.

In this episode, the boys review the hit classic of the 80s, Scarface. They discuss Tony's power and what it means for him, Tony's relationships, and  why there's a hispanic terminator at the end of the film. This is a big one, so watching the film prior to this episode is highly encouraged.

This week is the 1994 crime drama that rocketed Tarantino among the all time great writer/directors — Pulp Fiction. The boys did their research for this one, as they discuss the film act for act and find hidden themes along the way. 

In the first episode, the guys review the 2014 surprise hit, Guardians of the Galaxy. They dive into the characters and their family dynamic, how the story fits into the MCU, and why the film may not be as enjoyable as it was the first time around.