Cinema D‘Amore
A podcast consisting of casual conversations amongst cinephiles. We choose a multi-week theme, and then members of our podcast select films within that theme to discuss.
Episodes
Join hosts Justin Morgan and Chuck Phillips as they dive into the alluring depths of Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave. This South Korean mystery masterfully weaves themes of obsession, longing, and moral ambiguity into a slow-burn tale of love and betrayal. In this episode, the hosts unpack the film’s Hitchcockian echoes, its hypnotic visual style, and the poetic ambiguity of its unforgettable ending. From character motivations t...
Welcome back to Cinema D'Amore, hosted by Chuck and Justin. In this episode, the duo dives into the high-octane world of The City of Violence, a South Korean action film brimming with bizarre gangs—from hockey players to yo-yo enthusiasts. Drawing unexpected parallels to the surreal and psychological Beau Is Afraid, they unpack how the film layers chaos over an initially straightforward narrative, creating a dynamic and unpredictab...
In this episode of Cinema D’Amore, hosts Justin and Chuck dive deep into the strange, sprawling universe of Beau Is Afraid, the latest mind-bender from Ari Aster (until Eddington's release). They draw unexpected parallels between this surreal journey and Apostle, uncovering a surprising thread that links the two films.
Follow Beau Wassermann—played with haunted brilliance by Joaquin Phoenix—on a darkly comic odyssey shaped by anxie...
In this episode of Cinema D'Amore, hosts Chuck and Justin dive into the eerie world of Apostle, exploring its unsettling atmosphere and supernatural themes. Building on their previous discussion of The Ritual, they uncover surprising connections between the two films, highlighting director Gareth Evans' distinct shift from his action-packed Raid series to a more haunting and visually arresting narrative.
The duo breaks down Apostle...
In this episode of Cinema D’Amore, hosts Justin Morgan and Charles Phillips venture into the haunting wilderness of The Ritual (2017), currently streaming on Netflix. As part of their ongoing series on thematic connections, they draw eerie parallels to last week’s feature, The Descent, examining both films’ focus on grief, male camaraderie, and lurking supernatural threats.
The conversation explores Rafe...
Dive deep into the chilling world of Neil Marshall's 2005 horror classic, "The Descent." This week's episode explores the intricate connections between "The Descent" and "Ex Machina," examining themes of isolation, betrayal, and ambiguous endings. Discover how Neil Marshall crafts a claustrophobic nightmare that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Join us as we discuss the film's memorable moments, directorial insights, and...
We celebrate our 400th episode by connecting the film Grand Prix to this week’s discussion of Unforgiven (Clint Eastwood, 1992).
Hosted by Charles Phillips. Co-hosted by Justin Morgan. Mixing by Scratchin’ Menace with Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley.
Justin and his guests Grant and Tim share their predictions for the 97th Academy Awards.
Hosted by Justin Morgan with Guests Grant Mayotte and Tim Tobias. Music and Mixing by Scratchin’ Menace.
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We connect the film Tokyo Godfathers to this week’s discussion of Amores perros (Alejandro González Iñárritu, 2000).
Hosted by Justin Morgan. Co-hosted by Charles Phillips. Mixing and QA by Scratchin’ Menace with Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley
...We begin Sports Month with Eight Men Out (John Sayles, 1988).
Hosted by Charles Phillips. Co-hosted by Justin Morgan. Mixing and QA by Scratchin’ Menace with Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley.
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