The Cine-Files

The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with our special guest: actor, writer and The Geek Buddies co-host Shannon McClung. All three of them explore one of the greatest superhero movies ever made: Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Directed by The Russo brothers and starring Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Redford, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is both an homage to the classic espionage films of the 70s and an incredible action movie with brilliant fight choreography, amazing stunts and stunning visual effects. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3wkgcp2 Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast “This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CINEFILES and get on your way to being your best self.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris discuss the importance and power of baseball movies in cinema to celebrate the start of the new MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL season! They discuss all the episodes they've done on baseball movies and discuss some of their favorite movies of these movies and of baseball. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast “This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CINEFILES and get on your way to being your best self.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SHŌGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its ninth episode "Crimson Sky" on FX and HULU. Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI. The Outlaw John Rocha is joined by his The Cine-Files cohost Steve Morris who is steeped in the knowledge of James Clavell and Japanese culture to SPOILER REVIEW the SHŌGUN series! “This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CINEFILES and get on your way to being your best self.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their SEASON OF MARTIN SCORSESE with Part 3 of their deep dive into 1988's THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. Considered one of the most thought provoking and controversial movies about the life of Jesus Christ. It focuses on his struggle with various forms of temptation including fear, doubt, depression, reluctance, and lust. Based on the book by Nikos Kazantzakis with a screenplay from Paul Schrader, the film received one Oscar nomination for Best Director for Scorsese and a Grammy for the soundtrack titled PASSION composed by musician Peter Gabriel. The film stars Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, David Bowie, and Harry Dean Stanton. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/3U7CFil Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SHŌGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its ninth episode "Crimson Sky" on FX and HULU. Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI. The Outlaw John Rocha is joined by his The Cine-Files cohost Steve Morris who is steeped in the knowledge of James Clavell and Japanese culture to SPOILER REVIEW the SHŌGUN series! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SHŌGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its eighth episode "The Abyss of Life" on FX and HULU. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI. Toranaga's defeated clan moves to Edo; Blackthorne must decide who he fights for. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SHŌGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its SEVENTH episode "A Stick of Time" on FX and HULU. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI. Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member. The Outlaw John Rocha is joined by his The Cine-Files cohost and James Clavell historian Steve Morris for a SPOILER REVIEW of this SHŌGUN episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their SEASON OF MARTIN SCORSESE with Part 2 of their deep dive into 1988's THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. Considered one of the most thought provoking and controversial movies about the life of Jesus Christ. It focuses on his struggle with various forms of temptation including fear, doubt, depression, reluctance, and lust. Based on the book by Nikos Kazantzakis with a screenplay from Paul Schrader, the film received one Oscar nomination for Best Director for Scorsese and a Grammy for the soundtrack titled PASSION composed by musician Peter Gabriel. The film stars Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, David Bowie, and Harry Dean Stanton. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/3U7CFil Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their SEASON OF MARTIN SCORSESE with Part 1 of their deep dive into 1988's THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. Considered one of the most thought provoking and controversial movies about the life of Jesus Christ. It focuses on his struggle with various forms of temptation including fear, doubt, depression, reluctance, and lust. Based on the book by Nikos Kazantzakis with a screenplay from Paul Schrader, the film received one Oscar nomination for Best Director for Scorsese and a Grammy for the soundtrack titled PASSION composed by musician Peter Gabriel. The film stars Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, David Bowie, and Harry Dean Stanton. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/3U7CFil Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee in every episode. Today, they revisit and discuss POOR THINGS from director YORGOS LANTHIMOS starring Oscar winner Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe and Ramy Yousef. The film focuses on Bella Baxter (Stone), a woman in Victorian London who is brought back to life via brain transplant and embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery. #poorthings #emmastone #oscars #yorgoslanthimos If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/43A7GP1 Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee in every episode. Today, they revisit and discuss THE ZONE OF INTEREST from director JONATHAN GLAZER. Loosely based on the 2014 novel by Martin Amis, the film focuses on the life of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel) and his wife Hedwig (Sandra Hüller), who live with their family in a home in the "Zone of Interest" next to the concentration camp. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/3xc1aSu Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha add a new wrinkle to their SEASON OF MARTIN SCORSESE with this discussion on Hollywood's relationship with Religion on Film. This is a discussion that both of them felt they needed to have before diving into their breakdown and discussion on THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST which will commence next week. We hope you enjoy this discussion and look forward to your comments on our discussion below! Check out Marvel Strike Force right here and with this exclusive offer!!! https://tinyurl.com/47fxhxrf Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee in every episode. Today, they revisiit and discuss ANATOMY OF A FALL from director JUSTINE TRIET and starring Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Samuel Theis, and Milo Machado-Graner. The film stars Sandra Hüller as a writer trying to prove her innocence in her husband's death. Check out Marvel Strike Force right here and with this exclusive offer!!! https://tinyurl.com/47fxhxrf #anatomyofafall #oscars #justinetriet If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3xhAW0U Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFiles... John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SHŌGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its sixth episode "Ladies of the Willow World" on FX and HULU. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI. Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents' campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko's loyalty to his cause. The Outlaw John Rocha is joined by his The Cine-Files cohost Steve Morris who is steeped in the knowledge of James Clavell and Japanese culture to SPOILER REVIEW the SHŌGUN series! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit BACK TO SCHOOL from 1986 starring RODNEY DANGERFIELD, SALLY KELLERMAN, BURT YOUNG and ROBERT DOWNEY JR.. A 80s comedy classic that took Dangerfield to the next level of fame and made him a household name. John and Steve discuss the film, their favorite scenes, its impact on comedy movies of the 80s and its legacy. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3xgrMS2 Check out Marvel Strike Force right here and with this exclusive offer!!! https://tinyurl.com/47fxhxrf Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee in every episode. Today, they discuss they revisiit and discuss PAST LIVES, the directorial debut from writer/director CELINE SONG starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro. The film follows two childhood friends over the course of 24 years while they contemplate the nature of their relationship as they grow apart, living different lives. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee from Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons and more. Real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal as Mollie Burkhart, a member of the Osage Nation, tries to save her community from a spree of murders fueled by oil and greed. Check out Marvel Strike Force right here and with this exclusive offer!!! https://tinyurl.com/47fxhxrf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SHOGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its fifth episode "Broken to the Fist" on FX and HULU. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI. Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed. Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga. The Outlaw John Rocha is joined by his The Cine-Files cohost Steve Morris who is steeped in the knowledge of James Clavell and Japanese culture to SPOILER REVIEW the SHŌGUN series! Check out Marvel Strike Force right here and with this exclusive offer!!! https://tinyurl.com/47fxhxrf Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts 5:10 The Return of Buntaro, Mariko, Lady Fuji and Blackthorne 10:45 Buntaro vs Blackthorne, Lady Mariko's Backstory 20:38 The Symbolism of the Pheasant 23:22 Who Killed Uejiro and How It Differs from the Novel 26:22 Toranaga Reaction to Nakagado, Yabushige and Omi After Jozen's Murder 35:03 The Earthquake and the Aftereffects on the Characters and their Storylines 39:54 Lady Mariko and Blackthorne Freedom vs Duty Battle 46:50 Lady Ochiba Returns, Ishido Can't Get the Council to Agree on a 5th Member 49:26 Lady Fuji's Powerful Role Throughout Shogun Episode 5 52:17 When Will Blackthorne Finally Show His Brilliance? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee in every episode. Today, they discuss the film that won the peoples Oscar in BARBIE. The billion dollar juggernaut and one half of the Barbenheimer craze from director Greta Gerwig starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrara, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, and Ariana Greenlblat Check out Marvel Strike Force right here and with this exclusive offer!!! https://tinyurl.com/47fxhxrf Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their SEASON OF MARTIN SCORSESE with Part 3 of their deep dive in Raging Bull, the 1980 Best Picture nominee. Considered one of the greatest boxing films and Scorsese films of all time, this movie stars Robert De Niro as true life boxer Jake LaMotta who battles his demons and unleashes his paranoia, insecurities and violent jealousy on his brother Joey (Joe Pesci) and his wife Vicky (Cathy Moriarty) as he pursues the middleweight crown. A tough film to watch, but a masterpiece to behold. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3wFaI8b Check out Marvel Strike Force right here and with this exclusive offer!!! https://tinyurl.com/47fxhxrf Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cine-Files Twitter @cine_files Instagram thecinefilespodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy