Talk Film Society Podcast

Elise and Marcelo get into a classic on both counts, the musical and the film adaptation of Cabaret. Liza, fascism, queer representation, jazz hands; it’s all here at the Pod Kast Klub!

Elise and Marcelo spend 4 hours and 20 minutes discussing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights, from watching the original Broadway run (one of them did that) to the deep connection they have with the film (directed by the Wickedly talented Jon M. Chu).

Elise and Marcelo try something a little different in this episode. First, they talk about Stephen Sondheim’s classical musical Company, how important it is to one of them (guess who), and their experience watching a local production. Then, they talk about the classic documentary Original Cast Album: Company and the fact that there hasn’t been a film adaptation, yet.

Elise and Marcelo wish you a Happy Halloween by talking about the cult classic The Rocky Horror (Picture) Show! Featuring Joey Hamilton and special guest Rocky Horror creator Richard O'Brien.

To celebrate 100 years of Universal Monsters, this Halloween is going with a classic spooky Patreon unlock! Hear Bryan and Thomas celebrate the spooky season back in 2023 with a little drive-in marathon of some classic Universal Monster films! All of which Bryan saw for the first time! Listen to their live reactions to all five films (Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man & Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man) as well as the other entries in the Universal Monster canon. Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

Elise and Marcelo start their new season of Stage to Screen with a look at the stage musical and film adaptation (directed by Clint “Sully” Eastwood) of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons musical Jersey Boys. Catch up on the show: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreen

Cinema To The Letter covering... television? These MOOD SWINGS! As the show proper remains on hiatus, hear this special Patreon unlock bonus podcast from last year where Thomas & Bryan discuss Spaced! Hear them discuss both seasons of this acclaimed cult show while answering the crucial questions. How much of the future work of Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg can be seen in Spaced? Does the geeky satire of the turn of the millennium still hold up today? Will this bonus podcast just be bad British accents? Tune in to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

Elise and Marcelo are here to announce the lineup for Season 2 of Stage to Screen! Plus, more importantly, they interview Rocky Horror creator Richard O'Brien and Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror director Linus O'Brien. Catch up on the show: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreen

No, we're not cussin' with you. It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! Specifically, the A for Atypical season finale for our Animation season, in which Thomas, Bryan, and returning guest Torrey Depina of [marco polo]: An Adult Swim Podcast, to discuss Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Do we take Wes Anderson for granted? Why does Fantastic Mr. Fox evoke the fall season so well? What witchcraft is responsible for making stop-motion puppets have the ability to cry? Well, get in your motorcycle with a sidecar and crank up this podcast to find out! Make sure to stay until the end of the episode (or skip to 02:24:05) for some important announcements about the future of the show! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

What's that gliding into your podcast feeds? It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! Join Thomas and Bryan as they discuss the M for Masterpiece choice for their animation season: Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Why is this such an underrated work in the Hayao Miyazaki canon? Can the great anime debate of subs or dubs finally be settled? Who will promise an airship in every home if elected? Well, listen in while riding on top of that Ohm bug to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

Mars Needs Moms, but does Cinema To The Letter need Mars Needs Moms? No. The answer is no. To explain why, hear Bryan, Thomas and special guest Adam Sirdoreus of the Films for Breakfast podcast discuss a disastrous flop that was so E for Egregious it destroyed an entire form of animation! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is director/writer Simon Wells the most unique nepo baby in history? Can this fully motion capture style animated movie ever make a comeback? Have we found the worst movie ever covered on the podcast? Well, climb in your rocket ship and blast off so you can listen on your voyage & find out! Hear Thomas on the latest episode of Have a Nice Apodcalypse discussing Richard Kelly productions and see him on panels @ Tampa Bay Comic Con this weekend! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member

A new episode of Cinema To The Letter? AWOOOGA! Our animation season continues as Thomas & Bryan discuss the N for New choice of the Pixar film Turning Red! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How have Pixar films evolved into the 2020s? Why does this Chinese Canadian story of female coming of age set in 2002 feel so universal? Which dawn of the millennium boy band is the stand out of the era? Well, find your center while listening to this episode so you can transform from a red panda and listen to find out! Jacob Gellar's Pinocchio video essay as recommended by Bryan Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Don't scurry too far away from the super intelligent rats of CINEMA To The Letter! As their animation season continues, Thomas & Bryan welcome animation enthusiast Joey Hamilton to discuss Don Bluth's debut feature The Secret of NIMH! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is the story of Don Bluth filled with tragic irony? How has The Secret of NIMH helped influence modern animation weirdos? What is the shark of the field? Well, listen to this episode while you're trying to move a cinderblock mouse house so you can find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

Cinema To The Letter: A Symphony of Sight and Sound... well mainly just sound. To kick off the animation season, Bryan, Thomas, and returning guest Jael Peralta discuss the Walt Disney anthology musical film Fantasia in the longest regular episode of the show yet! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How much of a diva is Mickey Mouse on set? Has our understanding of dinosaurs really changed that much in 85 years? Why do the thoughts of Jael Peralta not necessarily reflect the thoughts of Cinema To The Letter? Well, make sure you're listening to this episode in Fantasound so you can find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Siobhan and Marcelo talk about the films produced by Darko Entertainment with guest Thomas and Torrey from [marco polo] An Adult Swim Podcast (Patreon.com/Cinema2Letter). The list of movies includes: World’s Greatest Dad, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Operation: Endgame, Hell Baby, Bad Words, and a few more. Listen to more at: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales

For this bonus episode, Thomas & Bryan announce their line up for Season 10: Animation! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society podcast network!

Siobhan and Marcelo welcome guest Zephyr to discuss and talk over Todd Haynes’ 1995 film Safe, starring Julianne Moore, for Pride Month!

Are your paws up and ready for a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? To wrap up their SNL Vehicle Season, Thomas & Bryan dive into the world of dog shows, improvised comedy & mockumentary film with Best In Show! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Does the modern comedy world owe Christopher Guest everything? Who stands out amongst this incredible cast? Which of our two hosts actually has two left feet? Well, grab Busy Bee while you head out to the show floor & listen to find out! Too Many Tapes' video essay The Complicated Cruelty of Christopher Guest: https://youtu.be/IRG2nNSGwWo?si=BE_C_XarkJUtaOld Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGn2M5u0KFu8mRJ5tjNj-lNwMLTy6XRE Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

If listening to podcasts is cool, then we're Cinema To The Letter! For the M for Masterpiece slot for SNL Vehicle season, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Scott Johnson are here to discuss the ultimate kick-off for the infamous Adam Sandler, Billy Madison! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Did Adam Sandler help kill the studio comedy? What makes Billy Madison stand out amongst other comedies in the 30 years since it was released? Is it too damn hot for a penguin to be running around here? Well, put down that copy of The Puppy Who Lost His Way and listen to us to find out! Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Prepare for Cinema To The Letter to cast a spell on you! As our SNL Vehicle season reaches the E for Egregious episode, Thomas & Bryan are joined by comedian Sierra Layko to discuss the forgotten disaster Bewitched! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How can Will Ferrell be so miscast during the height of his star career? What did this film from the late great Nora Ephron lack from her much better romcoms? Why is this the only time we'll ever see Nicole Kidman wearing a bucket hat? Well, hop on your broomstick and fly off while you listen to find out! Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!