Cinematic Connections

Cinematic Connections

Hosts Jose and JP discuss movies and the connections and memories they create

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July 1, 2026 104 mins

In this episode we discuss the movies we thought were weird, but in a good way. From surprise twists to outrageous scenarios and surreal visuals, this episode gets weird!

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We're back for the second round to knock out our discussion of fight movies that made an impact. Pun intended! In this episode we continue where we left off in our previous episode, and discuss our favorite fight scenes. 

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May 2, 2026 123 mins

In this episode we discuss the fight movies that impacted us throughout our lives. From the fantastical to the brutally realistic, and Chuck Norris to Jet Li, we discuss them all!

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April 1, 2026 122 mins

In this episode we talk about movies covering Jose's favorite sport, Baseball! From old classics to the modern day, we discuss those that knocked it out of the park and those that swung and missed. We also give tribute to the late Catherine O'Hara.

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March 1, 2026 152 mins

In this episode we talk about our favorite Mystery movies, one of the most interactive genres of film where the audience often tries to solve the mystery along with the characters on screen! We also give tribute to the late director Rob Reiner.

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February 1, 2026 147 mins

In this episode we discuss the movies of 1996 (they're 30 years old!), the trends of the times, the franchises that got their start, and the sheer number of popular movies released that year.

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January 1, 2026 139 mins

In this episode we discuss the war movies that impacted us, the history and iconic movies of the genre, and the societal impacts these films have had.

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December 1, 2025 98 mins

In this episode we discuss the holiday movies that impacted us, the ones we love and recommend, and the ones that we never got into. 

Happy Holidays and thanks for listening!

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In this episode we discuss the movies that, whether they were good or bad, we could only watch once. 

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October 1, 2025 124 mins

Just in time for Halloween, Jose's wife Chera joins us as we discuss the horror movies we feel deserve more recognition. Give them a watch this October and let us know if you agree!

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August 1, 2025 112 mins

In this episode we're joined by special guest Mariana Howard! She joins us to talk about one of her favorite genres of film, musicals! We also discuss different types of musical movies, musicals that went from the stage to the screen or vice/versa, and examining what we feel qualifies as a musical.

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Have you ever seen a movie before you should have? Did your siblings secretly show you that R rated movie when you were little kid? In this episode we discuss the movies we watched before we should have, their influence on us then and now, and how they've impacted the movies we share with others.

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June 1, 2025 123 mins

In this episode we discuss our favorite westerns, the origin of the genre, key films throughout the years, and what we consider modern westerns.

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May 1, 2025 148 mins

JP and Jose discuss the films of 1995, their impact, and our favorites from that year.

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Jose and JP discuss their favorite heist movies and the defining films of this genre.

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March 1, 2025 120 mins

In this episode we discuss our favorite mob movies, what we think are the genre defining films, and the impact of mob movies on pop culture.

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February 1, 2025 114 mins

In this episode we discuss our favorite action movies, common elements that make a good action movie, and how we've connected to them throughout our lives

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January 3, 2025 109 mins

In this episode we discuss the gambling movies that we've connected with, and Jose shares some of his experiences working in a casino and which movies accurately portray gambling addictions.

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December 1, 2024 113 mins

In this episode we're joined by Jose's cousin Mariana to discuss the movies she's connected with, their mutual love for movies growing up together, and how they've influenced the way they each appreciate movies.

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November 1, 2024 121 mins

In this episode we discuss one of our favorite genres, Sci-Fi. We share the movies that we connected with throughout our lives and the innovation this genre encourages.

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