Episodes

  • 2025 Oscars Best Picture Series - NICKEL BOYS
    Feb 24 2025

    It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris continue their exploration of the 2024 Best Picture nominees in their Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of NICKEL BOYS. The film from first time director RaMell Ross and based on the 2019 novel The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. The film stars Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, Jimmie Fails, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, the story follows two African-American boys, Elwood (Herisse) and Turner (Wilson), who are sent to an abusive reform school in 1960s Florida. The film is inspired by the Dozier School for Boys, a now-closed Florida reform school notorious for its abusive treatment of students. Don't forget to vote in our First Annual Oscars show by signing up for our Patreon as a free or paying member. Everyone gets to vote and we will announce the winners on our live The Cine-Files Oscars show on March 1st!


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    34 mins
  • 2025 Oscars Best Picture Series - I'M STILL HERE
    Feb 24 2025

    It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris continue their exploration of the 2024 Best Picture nominees in their Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of I'M STILL HERE. The film from Brazilian director Walter Salles (Central Station) based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's 2015 memoir of the same name. It stars Fernanda Torres and Fernanda Montenegro as Eunice Paiva, a mother and activist coping with the forced disappearance of her husband, the dissident politician Rubens Paiva (Selton Mello), during the military dictatorship in Brazil. Don't forget to vote in our First Annual Oscars show by signing up for our Patreon as a free or paying member. Everyone gets to vote and we will announce the winners on our live The Cine-Files Oscars show on March 1st!


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    This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:


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    TRUDIAGNOSTIC. Epigenetic Experts &
Aging Authorities that provide DNA based insights for aging, nutrition & more! At TruDiagnostic, we are firm believers that harnessing the power of epigenetic data can help the world live longer and healthier lives! Our TruHealth test ensures your nutritional, metabolic, immune, and cognitive health are functioning at their peak to support longevity goals. Our TruAge test helps you track those goals and stay ahead of the aging curve by measuring your biological age, speed of aging, and key longevity metrics. VISIT THEM AT: www.trudiagnostic.com


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    30 mins
  • 418 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD Part 2
    Feb 21 2025

    On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their exploration of MAD MAX: FURY ROAD and welcome back WTF with Marc Maron producer Brendan McDonald for this discussion. This groundbreaking return of the Mad Max franchise from director George Miller that was nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and more! Starring Tom Hardy (replacing Mel Gibson), Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Zoë Kravitz, Riley Keough, Abbey Lee and Courtney Eaton. The guys go thru the movie breathtaking scene by breathtaking scene to break down the direction, acting, story beats, soundtrack choices and action sequences.


    If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Max-Ultra-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B01BHKO34U?sr=8-1


    Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles


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    This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:

    HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatment options for hair loss, ED & more. Check out HIMS at: www.hims.com


    FOLLOW:

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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • 2025 Oscars Best Picture Series - EMILIA PÉREZ
    Feb 20 2025

    It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris continue their exploration of the 2024 Best Picture nominees in their Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of EMILIA PÉREZ. This controversial film from director Jacques Audiard that has been nominated for 13 Oscars follows three remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. Cartel leader Emilia enlists unappreciated lawyer Rita to help fake her death so that she can finally live authentically as her true self.. It stars Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Edgar Ramirez and Karla Sofía Gascón. John and Steve discuss the acting, directing, writing, cinematography and musical numbers in the film along with its Oscars chances in the 13 categories it was nominated in. Don't forget to vote in our First Annual Oscars show by signing up for our Patreon as a free or paying member. Everyone gets to vote and we will announce the winners on our live The Cine-Files Oscars show on March 1st!


    Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles


    To buy or rent this film thru The Cine-Files and Amazon, go to: https://amzn.to/42TRtpx


    Purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks


    This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:


    HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatment options for hair loss, ED & more. Check out HIMS at: www.hims.com


    FOLLOW:


    Follow John Rocha: @therochasays


    Follow Steve Morris: @srmorris


    Follow us on Twitter @cine_files


    Follow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcast



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES
    * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com


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    28 mins
  • 2025 Oscars Best Picture Series - THE BRUTALIST
    Feb 19 2025

    It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris continue their exploration of the 2024 Best Picture nominees in their Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of THE BRUTALIST. This Brady Corbet directed film co-written by Corbet and his Mona Fastvold stars Adrian Brody, Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones and Joe Alwyn. The film focuses on a visionary architect and his wife fleeing post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client. John and Steve discuss the acting, directing, writing, cinematography and score of the film along with its Oscars chances in the 10 categories it is nominated in. Don't forget to vote in our First Annual Oscars show by signing up for our Patreon as a free or paying member. Everyone gets to vote and we will announce the winners on our live The Cine-Files Oscars show on March 1st!


    Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles


    To buy or rent this film thru The Cine-Files and Amazon, go to: https://amzn.to/42TRtpx


    Purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks


    This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:

    HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatment options for hair loss, ED & more. Check out HIMS at: www.hims.com


    FOLLOW:

    Follow John Rocha: @therochasays

    Follow Steve Morris: @srmorris

    Follow us on Twitter @cine_files

    Follow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcast



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES
    * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com


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    35 mins
  • 2025 Oscars Best Picture Series - ANORA
    Feb 17 2025

    It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris continue their exploration of the 2024 Best Picture nominees in their Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of ANORA. This Sean Baker written and directed film was nominated for 6 Oscars and stars Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, and Aleksei Serebryakov. John and Steve discuss the film overall and dive into the acting, direction, writing, production design, score and cinematography. They also discuss its Oscars chances, Don't forget to vote in our First Annual Oscars show by signing up for our Patreon as a free or paying member. Everyone gets to vote and we will announce the winners on our live The Cine-Files Oscars show on March 1st!


    Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles


    To buy or rent this film thru The Cine-Files and Amazon, go to: https://amzn.to/42TRtpx


    Purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks


    This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:


    HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatment options for hair loss, ED & more. Check out HIMS at: www.hims.com

    FOLLOW:

    Follow John Rocha: @therochasays

    Follow Steve Morris: @srmorris

    Follow us on Twitter @cine_files

    Follow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcast



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES
    * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com


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    26 mins
  • 2025 Oscars Best Picture Series - WICKED
    Feb 16 2025

    It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris continue their exploration of the 2024 Best Picture nominees in their Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of WICKED. The JON M. Chu directed film is based on the book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West and the hit Stephen Schwarz and Winnie Holzmand Broadway musical. It stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. Steve and John discuss the film overall including the acting, direction, writing, production design, score and cinematography and its Oscars chances, Don't forget to vote in our First Annual Oscars show by signing up for our Patreon as a free or paying member. Everyone gets to vote and we will announce the winners on our live The Cine-Files Oscars show on March 1st!


    Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles


    To buy or rent this film thru The Cine-Files and Amazon, go to: https://amzn.to/4k2RnBT


    Purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks


    This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:

    HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatment options for hair loss, ED & more. Check out HIMS at: www.hims.com


    FOLLOW:

    Follow John Rocha: @therochasays

    Follow Steve Morris: @srmorris

    Follow us on Twitter @cine_files

    Follow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcast



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES
    * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com


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    32 mins
  • 417 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD Part 1
    Feb 14 2025

    On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha welcome back WTF with Marc Maron producer Brendan McDonald to begin their breakneck exploration of MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. This groundbreaking return of the Mad Max franchise from director George Miller that was nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and more! Starring Tom Hardy (replacing Mel Gibson), Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Zoë Kravitz, Riley Keough, Abbey Lee and Courtney Eaton. The guys go thru the movie breathtaking scene by breathtaking scene to break down the direction, acting, story beats, soundtrack choices and action sequences.


    If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Max-Ultra-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B01BHKO34U?sr=8-1


    Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles


    To purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks


    This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:


    HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatment options for hair loss, ED & more. Check out HIMS at: www.hims.com


    FOLLOW:

    Follow John Rocha: @therochasays

    Follow Steve Morris: @srmorris

    Follow us on Twitter @cine_files

    Follow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcast



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES
    * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donations

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    2 hrs and 1 min