Cinema Spectator

Pulp Fiction (1994)

On this week's podcast, Cameron, Juzo and Isaac continue their dissection of Quentin Tarantino by visiting his most iconic and beloved film: Pulp Fiction. Does the 30 year old film live up to the hype as one of the greatest movies of all time, or will it be overshadowed by some of Tarantino's other films? Tune in to find out.

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, with frequent appearances from film expert Juzo Greenwood. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer majoring in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom is a professional creative, digital marketer, and product manager working full-time. Isaac is the student. The podcast is a passion project between two longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

Jackie Brown (1997)

On this week's Cinema Spectator, Isaac, Cameron, and Juzo Greenwood continue their journey into Quentin Tarantino's riveting films with crime drama, 'Jackie Brown.' Directed by the visionary Quentin Tarantino and featuring stellar performances by Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robert Forster, this film masterfully blends suspense, wit, and unforgettable characters. But how does it compare to Tarantino's other films? How did it age? And why did Isaac watch Donnie Darko on accident? How does a director's reputation influence how we perceive a movie?

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, with frequent appearances from film expert Juzo Greenwood. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer majoring in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom is a professional creative, digital marketer, and product manager working full-time. Isaac is the student. The podcast is a passion project between two longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

 

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Isaac and Cameron delve into Quentin Tarantino with his first classic crime thriller, 'Reservoir Dogs.' (Directed and staring Tarantino himself). This gritty masterpiece features an ensemble cast that includes Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, and Steve Buscemi. Follow along as we dissect this iconic crime thriller's mysterious plot, absurd dialogue, and fun performances. But can this movie hold up to a modern audience even with the legendary Tarantino name? Is Isaac's too far gone in film education? 

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer majoring in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom is a professional creative, digital marketer, and product manager working full-time. Isaac is the student. The podcast is a passion project between two longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

Top Movies of 2023

Cameron and Juzo discuss the Oscars and rank their top movies of 2023! 

 

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer majoring in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom is a professional creative, digital marketer, and product manager working full-time. Isaac is the student. The podcast is a passion project between two longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

Dune: Part 2 (2024)

Debuting with tremendous hype, Dune: Part 2 directed by Denis Villeneuve continues the epic saga following Paul Atreides, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet, as he navigates adventure and war in the sands of Arrakis. With mesmerizing performances by Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and more, the film delves deeper into Frank Herbert's masterpiece's intricate politics and mystical prophecy, promising audiences a gripping narrative of power, betrayal, and destiny in the vast expanse of space. Tune in as Isaac, Cameron, and Juzo explore how this sequel stacks up against the first film! 

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer majoring in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom is a professional creative, digital marketer, and product manager working full-time. Isaac is the student. The podcast is a passion project between two longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

Knock at the Cabin (2023)

Cameron and Juzo discuss the latest film directed by the controversial visionary M. Night Shyamalan. Does this home invasion thriller live up to the high bar of The Sixth Sense, or does it fall on its face like Avatar the Last Airbender?

 

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer majoring in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom is a professional creative, digital marketer, and product manager working full-time. Isaac is the student. The podcast is a passion project between two longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

May December (2023)

Cameron and Juzo discuss Todd Haynes' newest film May December, starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore about an actress researching a scandalous love story. 

 

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer majoring in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom is a professional creative, digital marketer, and product manager working full-time. Isaac is the student. The podcast is a passion project between two longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (2023)

Join Isaac and Juzo as they prepare for the Oscars and delve into the biggest 2023 movie. To start, the boys attack "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (Part 1?!?)," directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, and Rebecca Ferguson. This action-packed sequel follows Ethan Hunt and his team as they race against time to prevent a global AI catastrophe. But can the Mission Impossible franchise stay strong in a year packed with great films? How does the movie stack up against the rest of the series? And why does Isaac believe that video games have something to do with this movie?!??

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer majoring in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom is a professional creative, digital marketer, and product manager working full-time. Isaac is the student. The podcast is a passion project between two longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

Tokyo Twilight (1957)

Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron Explore the poignant depths of familial drama and human tragedy in "Tokyo Twilight," directed by the legendary Yasujirō Ozu. This timeless Japanese classic stars Ineko Arima, Setsuko Hara, and Chishū Ryū. It weaves a narrative of emotional complexity amidst a broken family living in bustling Tokyo. Can unravel the intricacies of life, love, and loss translate to a modern audience, or has Ozu gone too dark with this heartbreaking tale?

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer majoring in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom is a professional creative, digital marketer, and product manager working full-time. Isaac is the student. The podcast is a passion project between two longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

Tokyo Story (1953)

Isaac and Cameron explore the profound simplicity of Yasujirō Ozu's timeless masterpiece, Tokyo Story. Directed by Ozu and featuring iconic performances by Chishū Ryū and Chieko Higashiyama, this Japanese classic beautifully captures the delicate and tragic nuances of family dynamics and the fleeting nature of life in post-war Tokyo. Join us as we judge this classic's emotional richness from the modern perspective. 

Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer majoring in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom is a professional creative, digital marketer, and product manager working full-time. Isaac is the student. The podcast is a passion project between two longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.