Ronin | Review
Hi there! Our Spy Series continues with our penultimate episode, Ronin. It's an underrated chase flick from the 90s. Enjoy!
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Review
Hello! Our Spy Series continues with a cult classic you may have missed: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. George Clooney's directorial debut features Sam Rockwell, Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts, and Clooney himself. With a script by Oscar-winning writer Charlie Kaufmann, this outrageous black comedy/drama delivers top-notch performances and a quirky story. Enjoy! #GeorgeClooney #SamRockwell…
Spies Like Us | Review
Welcome back! Our Spy Series continues with an 80s classic, Spies Like Us. This hit film stars Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase as halfwit spies who find themselves pawns in a potential nuclear war with the USSR. How does it age? We have...differing opinions. Enjoy!
The Living Daylights | Review
Hello! Our Spy Series continues with a (requisite) James Bond entry: The Living Daylights. Timothy Dalton's debut portrayal of the iconic character is polarizing, but attitudes have changed over time. Find out our opinions!
True Lies | Review
Hey! Our Spy Series kicks off with a 90s blockbuster, True Lies!
Drawing Our Next Series
Welcome! For this episode, Sean, Taylor, and I decide the genre and draw movies that will comprise our next six episodes. It's a fun and laid-back installment of Cinemavino!
A Look Back: Air Force One (1997)
Hey there! In honor of the July 4th holiday, we'll take a look back at a very patriotic 90s flick, Air Force One. This brawny action epic stars Harrison Ford as the American president, and Gary Oldman as a Euro-sleaze villain. Enjoy! Next week, we'll have a drawing to select our next series and the movies to go with it. Should be a lot of fun! #Cinemavino #90s #AirForceOne
Strange Days | Review
Hey! Hopefully you've been enjoying our Dystopian Sci-Fi series. This week, we wrap up with a 90s cult classic, Strange Days. Featuring the Oscar-winning combo of director Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker) and her ex-husband, writer-director James Cameron, this edgy, visceral thriller starts Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, and Tom Sizemore. Enjoy!
The Running Man (1987) | Review
Welcome! Our Dystopian Sci-Fi series continues with The Running Man, a cult flick from 1987. It features Arnold Schwarzenegger in peak action hero form. Supporting class includes Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jesse Ventura, and original Family Feud host Richard Dawson. Dawson nearly steals the entire movie. Enjoy!
Highlander | Review
Hello! We hope you're enjoying our Dystopian Sci-Fi series. With each movie, we'll explore a different era of grim science fiction. This time, we're up to the mid 80s. Gear up for a cult classic that launched a franchise: Highlander. Enjoy!
Zardoz | Review
Hey! We're back on track, with brand new episodes! Our Dystopian Sci-Fi series continues with a bizarre 70s cult classic, Zardoz. It's Sean Connery at his absolute weirdest. Enjoy!
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome | Review
Welcome! This episode will be a solo pod, which I haven't done since the early days of Covid. It's just you and me, and it's pretty fun! For this installment, I'll take a look at a movie I've always wanted to review for this pod: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. It fits neatly into our dystopian sci-fi series, which will continue next week with Zardoz!
A Look Back: Blade Runner
Hello! Our Dystopian Sci-Fi Series will continue next week with Zardoz, but in the meantime, enjoy this look back at one of my favorites in the genre, Blade Runner.
Planet of the Apes | Review
Hey all! Our Dystopian Sci-Fi series looks back at a landmark example from the 1960s: Planet of the Apes. It's a smart, ambiitous film starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell. With Oscar-winning make-up effects and iconic dialogue, Apes remains a must-see for any serious movie fan. Enjoy!
Dick Tracy | Review
Welcome! This week is a one-off of a movie I\'ve wanted to do for a long time: Warren Beatty\'s epic Dick Tracy. It\'s a lavish take on the iconic comic strip character from the Depression. With an all-star cast and Oscar-winning songs, this is a blockbuster hit that now flies under the radar. Enjoy!
Wag the Dog | Review
Welcome back! This week, we look at another timely, underrated film, Wag the Dog. It's directed by Barry Levinson (Rain Man) and co-written by David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross). The cast is also prime, with Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman leading a large ensemble. The film is a late 90s political satire, in which the US president stages a fake war to avoid a massive sexual scandal. Sound…
First Man | Review
Welcome! With the resounding success of the Artemis mission to the moon, it seems like great time to look back at Ryan Gosling's take on Neil Armstrong, First Man. It's an intimate and epic look at a historical figure who was both enigmatic and introverted. Armstrong was a reluctant icon, and Gosling nails this portrayal. Enjoy! #Apollo #TheMoon #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA
Superbad | Review
Hello! We hope you've enjoyed our Best Picture Series. We have some fun, topical movies coming up, and there should be some great discussions. In the meantime, take a listen to this look back at an episode from 2022, covering Superbad.
Train Dreams | Review
Welcome! Our Best Picture Series continues with Train Dreams. It's a fascinating, ethereal work that has rightfully drawn comparisons to the work of Terrence Malick. Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones star. Enjoy!
Hamnet | Review
Welcome! Our Best Picture series continues with Chloe Zhao's award-winning Hamnet. It's a moving period drama that covers tragic events in the life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes. Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley star, with the latter winning an Oscar for Best Actress. Enjoy!
Best in Show | Review
Welcome! 2026 has been a tough years in many ways, particularly with beloved performers passing away. We lost a comedy genius in Catherine O'Hara, and enjoying Best in Show seems like a proper way to pay tribute. If you've never seen this legendary mockumentary or it's been a while, it come highly recommended!
Geronimo: An American Legend | Review
At Cinemavino, we're saddened by passing of Robert Duvall. He's a legend and icon, with an incredible filmography. For this episode, we watch an underrated western from the 90s. Geronimo features an all-star cast, including Wes Studi as the title character, along with Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall, Jason Patric, and Matt Damon in his starring debut. We have a lively discussion, while also touching…
A Look Back: Dr. Strangelove
Hello! Life has been hectic the last couple weeks, and we've gotten a little off track. Thankfully, new episodes will resume tomorrow night! In the meantime, enjoy this look back at one of my favorite comedies, Dr. Strangelove!
Network | Review
Hey everyone! Like movie fans everywhere, we mourn the passing of Robert Duvall. He's a cinematic icon with tons of Oscar-worthy roles. Ironically, this look back takes us to one of the few great performances that didn't snag an Oscar nomination: Sidney Lumet's Network. It's a wicked satire with an all-world script and a cast to match. Enjoy!
F1 | Review
Hey! Our Best Picture Series continues with a surprise inclusion to this year's nominations: Brad Pitt's blockbuster action flick, F1. It's...you know, something that happened. Enjoy!
Bugonia | Review
Bienvenidos! Our Oscar Series continues with part IV, Bugonia. It's an epic dark comedy, with dashes of absurd humor, social commentary, and surreal tragedy. Little bit of everything, and we have strong thoughts about the film as a whole. Enjoy!
A Look Back: Sinners
Hi! Our Oscar Series continues with Ryan Coogler's Sinners, which set a new record, with 16 nominations. Next week, the acclaimed comedy-drama Bugonia. Enjoy!
Frankenstein (2025) | Review
Hello! Our Oscar Series for this year continues with another Best Picture frontrunner--Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. It's a visionary adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic fantasy novel. The film features a top-notch cast, including Oscar Isaac as the titular doctor. We have strong opinions, even if they don't match the raves we had for last week's film. Enjoy!
One Battle After Another | Review
Welcome! Our Oscar Series kicks off with a surefire Best Picture nominee: One Battle After Another. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Benecio del Toro, and Sean Penn, and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson. Enjoy!
A Look Back: Being the Ricardos
Hey there! It's Oscar season, so next week we'll kick off a series looking at the top award contenders for this last year. Should be a great chance to catch up on some hot new movies. Enjoy!
Entrapment | Review
Welcome! Our Holiday Series concludes with Entrapment. It was part of the 90s heist craze. How does it age?
The Muppet Christmas Carol | Review
Merry Christmas! Our series concludes with a 90s classic for all ages: The Muppet Christmas Carol! This has it all--nostalgia, Michael Caine, Dickens, and Muppets. And they all mesh much better than you'd imagine. Enjoy!
Love Actually | Review
Hey! Part III of our Christmas Series looks at another classic from the early 2000s: Love Actually. It's from the writer/director of Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, and Bridget Jones, so you kinda know what to expect. It's somehow narratively ambitious and cliched. Sean and I have diverging opinions. To pair, we enjoy some delicious Spanish Albariño.
Remembering Rob Reiner | Supercut
Hey everyone! Like just about everybody, we're saddened by the sudden and violent passing of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. We were big fans of his on this podcast, as we covered five of his movies. Here now is a supercut of three of those episodes, as a tribute to his incredible legacy.
Home Alone | Review
Hey! Our Christmas Series continues with an all-timer--Home Alone. It's one of those movies that we should've done before, but haven't! We enjoy a rich Australian Shiraz, and share our thoughts on this holiday nostalgia piece. #HomeAlone #MacauleyCulkin #90s #JohnHughes #ChristmasComedy
Elf | Review
Hey! Our Christmas Series kicks off with a newer classic from the 2000s: Elf, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, and Bob Newhart. What kind of nostalgia bump do we give it? How does it hold up against other recent Christmas classics? Found out on this week's Cinemavino! #cinemavino #2000s #Elf #Christmas
A Look Back: Bad Santa
Hey everyone! Hope you guys are having a great Thanksgiving week. For this episode, we'll roll back to 2022 and look at a cult classic: The dark comedy Bad Santa. It's Billy Bob Thornton at his most sarcastic, with some awesome supporting work from the late John Ritter and Bernie Mac. Next week, new episodes will arrive, just in time for Christmas!
A Look Back at Die Hard 2 | Review
Hey! Welcome back! To get ready for the Christmas season, enjoy this look back at Die Hard 2, recorded in 2021.
Slither | Review
Hello! Our Halloween Series wraps up with Slither. It's a body-snatcher classic from 2006, and the debut from James Gunn. As a horror-comedy, this cult classic has a combo of strengths and weaknesses. Enjoy!
28 Days Later | Review
Welcome, everyone! Our Halloween Series goes down the home stretch with 28 Days Later! It's a zombie classic from 2003, directed by Danny Boyle and starring Cillian Murphy. We'll see how it holds up, and how Halloween appropriate it is. Enjoy!
Crimson Peak | Review
Hey everyone! Part Four of our Halloween Series features a newish film from an acclaimed director: Benicio del Toro's Crimson Peak. This atmospheric thriller features Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowski, and Jessica Chastain. It's set in Victorian England, so the visuals are absolutely incredible. As for the story and suspense, well...we have opinions. Enjoy!
Over the Garden Wall is a Hidden Gem | Review
Welcome! Our Halloween Series continues with Over the Garden Wall. I had never seen it, and knew nothing about it. That makes this episode a pleasant surprise. Patrick McHale's animated gem is a Halloween cult classic. It's whimsical, eccentric, and endearingly funny. Plus, it's not terribly scary--call it a soft PG. That means kids as young as 8ish could enjoy it as well. Hopefully you'll check…
Sinners is a New Classic | Review
Hey! Our Halloween Series is in full swing. For Part II, we look at a 2025 release that became a huge hit: Ryan Coogler's Sinners. It's stylized, frenetic, and lots of fun. Enjoy our review!
Scream is a 90s Horror Classic | Review
Hey! Our Halloween Series kicks off with a hit horror flick from the 90s--Wes Craven's Scream. This one has everything, from teen movie icons to self-deprecating satire. It's a fine line between fun and obnoxious, but Craven and writer Kevin Williamson straddle it pretty well. For our first two episodes, we'll enjoy some bold red wines. This is a bloody epic, so it just seems to fit. Enjoy!
A Time to Kill is the Sweatiest Movie Ever Made | Review
Welcome! Our final sweaty movie is absolutely drenched. A Time to Kill is a 90s classic, and it made a superstar out of Matthew McConaughey. We have very different opinions on this one. To pair, we picked another wine designed to cool you off! Next week, it's Halloween!!
Dog Day Afternoon is an All-Timer | Review
Welcome! Our Sweaty Series continues with one of the sweatiest movies ever made—Dog Day Afternoon, starring Al Pacino. The film starts normally, but as Pacino’s bank robbery turns into a lengthy standoff, the characters look absolutely miserable. Sidney Lumet’s dramedy is a landmark of the 70s, and endures as a classic to this day. To pair, we’ll enjoy a warm weather white wine. Next week: The…
12 Angry Men is a Cinematic Milestone | Review
Hey! Our Sweaty Series continues with an all-time classic: Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men. It's a classic legal drama and an intense character study. Lumet's minimal approach to the material is ground-breaking. And it's one of the sweatiest movies you'll ever see. As the jury deliberates a murder trial in a room with no AC, the pit stains grow larger as the movie progresses. Next week, another film…
Speed is a 90s Classic | Review
We're back! Our Sweaty Series kicks off with a 90s classic--Speed. This one's got it all, Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, a great premise, and goofy action beats. Now, it delivers nostalgia and sheer silliness. Enjoy!
A Look Back: Over the Top
Hey! Due to a personal matter, we'll kick off our Sweaty Series next week. In the meantime, enjoy this look back at Over the Top. It's a campy 80s classic, starring Sylvester Stallone and Robert Loggia.
A Look Back: Demolition Man
Hello! This week, we'll take a look back at our episode reviewing Demolition Man, recorded three years ago this week. It's a 90s cult classic starring Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes. (And a young Sandra Bullock!) We had a lot of fun with this episode. Enjoy!