Cinema Spectator

Blue Ruin (2013)

Isaac and Cameron discuss Blue Ruin, a low budget film directed by Jeremy Saulnier. The movie shows the power of minimalism, but will it connect with a casual viewer? 

 

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Tim Smith and Darrin O’Neill. The show is recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. You can follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Thank you for your generosity and support. 

Prisoners (2013)

Isaac and Cameron explore Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners (2013) in light of the directors success with Dune (2021). The dark film follows Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a desperate father named Keller (Hugh Jackman) as they strive to find mysteriously missing daughters. This review explore Villeneuve's pacing craftsmanship and the powerful symbolism of the film. 

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Tim Smith and Darrin O’Neill. The show is recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. You can follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Thank you for your generosity and support. 

First Man (2018)

Isaac and Cameron launch a November expedition on the seminal, "younger" directors of the current time. We begin with the recent First Man (2018) directed by Damien Chazelle staring Ryan Gosling, with Chazelle previously known for his great work on Whiplash (2014) and La La Land (2016). Also, early thoughts on Dune (2021) and Last Night in SoHo (2021) followed by some great write in questions from our Patreon supporters. 

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Tim Smith and Darrin O’Neill. The show is recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. You can follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Thank you for your generosity and support. 

Hereditary (2018)

Terrifying and artistic, Hereditary shows a grueling, joyless tragedy that you just have to see through. Isaac and Cameron discuss how the film is captivating and possibly how it could have went deeper. 

SPECIAL: Squid Game (2021) & a Conversation on Korean New Wave

Isaac and Cameron review the popular Netflix show and connect their opinions to Septembers expedition into Korean cinema. 

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Isaac and Cameron review this rough 1974 horror film that enraptures audiences in a horrifying slaughter. How can a low budget movie be effective with little resources and gore? A surprising mastery of film found in this small cult classic. 

Carrie (1976)

Juzo Greenwood joins Isaac and Cameron in a discussion around this quirky, wild horror film about teenage adolescence. The discussion leads to a larger question about film analysis and enjoyment. 

Rosemary‘s Baby (1968)

Isaac and Cameron launch into Horror month with a wild 1968 drama/horror. This Polanski film dives into dark social commentary surrounding a plot about a young couple meeting friendly, mysterious neighbors. 

Parasite (2019)

Bong Joon Ho's famous Oscar awarded film claims the conclusion of Korean cinema month. Isaac and Cameron reflect on the valuable differences of Korean cinema while also reviewing this incredible movie. 

Train to Busan (2016)

Train to Busan follows the story of a father and daughter trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. Isaac and Cameron tackle this Korean blockbuster with deep comparison to the last few extreme films reviewed.