Cinemavino

Episodes

Sept. 5, 2021

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Hello all, and welcome to another mini-episode of Cinemavino.  For this very special recording, we're going to take a spoiler-free look at Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.  We all enjoyed it, to varying degrees.  As always,
Sept. 2, 2021

The Bourne Legacy

Welcome back to another fine episode of Cinemavino!  This week, it's our penultimate look at summer sequels.  Sadly, this season is winding down, and so is our talk about part twos.  The Bourne Legacy is an interesting blockbuster:  It's the fourth ins...
Aug. 25, 2021

Mission Impossible III

Hey, y'all!  This week on Cinemavino, we take another long look at an epic spy sequel:  Mission Impossible III.  MI3 came at an odd juncture in Tom Cruise's career.  He was at the peak of his box office power,
Aug. 23, 2021

The Green Knight

For this week's Cinemavino, we have another mini-episode, this time focusing on the critically-acclaimed The Green Knight.  A sharp, cerebral look at the medieval poem, Knight shows the emotional struggle of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel),
Aug. 18, 2021

Escape from L.A.

As part of our continuing look back at the best and blurst of movie sequels, this week takes us to Escape from L.A. Legendary horror maestro John Carpenter and all-around badass Kurt Russell re-team for this follow up to the 80s cult chestnut Escape fr...
Aug. 18, 2021

The Suicide Squad

For your listening pleasure, we present a short podcast on The Suicide Squad! This movie turned out to be a lot of fun, and we had a great time discussing it. DC's resume is a messy affair, so it's great to see them get something right.
Aug. 11, 2021

Blade II

For this week's Cinemavino, we take a long look back at 2002's Blade II, an early entry in the modern superhero renaissance. Believe or not, this episode grows more timely by the minute: Marvel is currently working on a reboot of the character,
Aug. 4, 2021

Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (1997)

A lot of people probably don't realize there are three movies in Disney's Shrunk franchise.  In a related story, a lot of people would like to forget there are movies in Disney's Shrunk franchise.  The first was a solid dose of fun,
July 27, 2021

Ghostbusters II

For this week's Cinemavino, we're turning back to a classic 80s sequel:  Ghostbusters II.  I remember loving this movie as a nerdy kid.  It had dudes with nuclear ray guns fighting goblins and controlling the Statue of Liberty with a Nintendo controlle...
July 22, 2021

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Welcome to another fine episode of Cinemavino!  This week continues our summer series, looking at overlooked blockbuster sequels.  Hellboy II: The Golden Army is a great movie, let alone sequel.  Guillermo Del Toro knocks it out of the park with imagin...
July 19, 2021

Loki, Episodes 5 & 6 (*spoilers)

For tonight's episode, we take a look at the final two episodes of Marvel's Loki, and the larger implications it has for Marvel's Phase Four.  Needless to say, *spoilers are everywhere*, so proceed with caution.
July 19, 2021

Black Widow (2021)

That’s right–it’s a Cinemavino double-header!  For this episode, we go live-to-tape again, and discuss Black Widow.  SPOILERS ABOUND, so go see the movie and read my review, then go check out our podcast. - As always, we mix in a few cuss-type words.
July 19, 2021

Cinemavino — Loki, Episodes 5 & 6 (*spoilers)

For tonight’s episode, we take a look at the final two episodes of Marvel’s Loki, and the larger implications it has for Marvel’s Phase Four. Needless to say, *spoilers are everywhere*, so proceed with caution.
July 18, 2021

Batman Returns

This will be our first attempt at live-to-tape.  We kick off our summer series, looking at blockbuster sequels.  In this installment, we discuss Batman Returns. - To read my written review of Batman Returns, click here!  -
July 15, 2021

Cinemavino — Black Widow (*spoilers*)

That’s right–it’s a Cinemavino double-header! For this episode, we go live-to-tape again, and discuss Black Widow. SPOILERS ABOUND, so go see the movie and read my review, then go check out our podcast. As always, we mix in...
July 14, 2021

Batman Returns

This will be our first attempt at live-to-tape. We kick off our summer series, looking at blockbuster sequels. In this installment, we discuss Batman Returns.
July 7, 2021

The Conjuring III (2021)

For this week’s Cinemavino, we take a look at The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.  In a broader discussion, we cover films that claim to be based on real events, and what obligation they have to the actual truth. - Also,
July 7, 2021

The Conjuring 3, What's Next

For this week’s Cinemavino, we take a look at The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. In a broader discussion, we cover films that claim to be based on real events, and what obligation they have to the actual truth. Also, we...
July 5, 2021

Loki, Episodes 3 & 4

Spoilers abound! Welcome to another fine episode of Cinemavino! This week, we take a look at episodes 3 & 4 of Loki, Marvel’s new streaming show on Disney+. There’s a lot to unpack, and we have lots of opinions. As always...
June 30, 2021

Ladykillers (2004)

This week concludes our series taking a fresh look at movies that might be over or underrated. For this installment, we screen the Coen Brothers’ dark comedy, The Ladykillers, starring Tom Hanks, J.K. Simmons, Erma P. Hall, and Marlon Wayans.
June 30, 2021

Ladykillers

Welcome to another fine episode of Cinemavino! This week concludes our series taking a fresh look at movies that might be over or underrated. For this installment, we screen the Coen Brothers’ dark comedy, The Ladykillers, ...
June 23, 2021

Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010)

This week is part of our ongoing series, wherein we take a look at films that might be over or underrated. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil definitely falls under the latter category. It’s a cult horror-comedy from 2010 that surprised viewers with its savvy an...
June 23, 2021

Cinemavino — Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

It’s another fine episode of Cinemavino! This week is part of our ongoing series, wherein we take a look at films that might be over or underrated. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil definitely falls under the latter category. It’s ...
June 22, 2021

Loki, Ep 1 & 2

Welcome to Cinemavino! For this week, we take a look at the first two episodes of Marvel’s Loki, now streaming on Disney+. As expected, we have strong opinions. Our podcast contains a little salty language and few spoil...