Cinema On The Spectrum

Cinema On The Spectrum

Deep dives into cinema from the perspective of two neurodivergent friends.

Episodes

March 3, 2026 29 mins

Reed and Micheal start their deep dive into the works of Ryan Coogler with the directors debut film, Fruitvale Station.

Synopsis:

The story of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008.

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On this episode Reed and Micheal discuss the animated feature film "Transformers One" directed by Josh Cooley.

Synopsis:

The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but who once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

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February 17, 2026 41 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss the 4th entry in the Disney/Pixar franchise “Toy Story 4”.

Synopsis:

When Woody, Buzz, and the gang join Bonnie on a road trip with her new craft project turned toy, Forky, the innocent little spork's antics launch Woody on a wild quest.

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In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Henry Selick's adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, "James and the Giant Peach".

Synopsis:

"An orphan who lives with his two cruel aunts befriends anthropomorphic bugs who live inside a giant peach, and they embark on a journey to New York City."

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January 27, 2026 49 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal engage in a deep discussion about the Key and Peele feature film, "Keanu".

Synopsis:

When the adorable kitten of an New Orleans crime kingpin suddenly enters the life of two cousins, they will have to go through tough gangs, pitiless hitmen, and ruthless drug dealers who all claim him, to get him back. How hard can it be?

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January 20, 2026 48 mins

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Henry Selick's most recent animated feature, "Wendell & Wild" co-written by Jordan Peele.

Synopsis:

Two scheming demon brothers, Wendell and Wild, enlist the aid of 13-year-old Kat Elliot to summon them to the Land of the Living.

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January 14, 2026 35 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Henry Selick's modern classic, "Coraline".

Synopsis:

Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, a young girl discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life that seems too good to be true.

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January 6, 2026 45 mins

Reed and Micheal continue their journey into the works of Henry Selick discussing his third film, "Monkeybone".

Synopsis:

In a coma, a cartoonist finds himself trapped within his own underground creation and must find a way to get back, while racing against his popular but treacherous character, Monkeybone.

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In this very special holiday episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Henry Selick's modern animated classic "A Nightmare Before Christmas".

Synopsis:

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.

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December 19, 2025 37 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discus Lee Unkrich's latest animated film, "Coco".

Synopsis:

"Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer."

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December 2, 2025 51 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal do a deep dive into Lee Unkrich's solo directorial debut, "Toy Story 3".

Synopsis:

The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.

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November 24, 2025 37 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's most recent film, "One Battle After Another".

Synopsis:

When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.

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November 17, 2025 44 mins

In this weeks episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's coming of age film " Licorice Pizza".

Synopsis:

A young man and a young woman grow up, run around, and fall in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

 

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November 6, 2025 48 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's second collaboration with Daniel Day-Lewis, Phantom Thread.

Synopsis:

Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.

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October 29, 2025 16 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's venture into documentary filmmaking with the 2015 film "Junun".

Synopsis:

"Musician Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead) travels to Rajasthan, where he performs with a multitude of Indian musicians."

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October 22, 2025 69 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss PTA's adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's "unadaptable" novel "Inherent Vice".

Synopsis:

In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.

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October 16, 2025 60 mins

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's 2012 period piece "The Master".

Synopsis:

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by a cult and its charismatic leader.

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October 6, 2025 71 mins

In this episode, Reed and Micheal do a deep dive into Paul Thomas Anderson's modern masterpiece"There Will Be Blood" based on the novel by Upton Sinclair. 

Synopsis:

A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.

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September 29, 2025 46 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's 2002 dark romantic comedy "Punch-Drunk Love".

Synopsis:

Socially frustrated Barry Egan calls a phone-sex line to curb his loneliness. Little does he know it will land him in deep trouble and will jeopardize his burgeoning romance with the mysterious Lena.

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September 19, 2025 64 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal go further into the filmography of Paul Thomas Anderson with his 1999 film "Magnolia".

Synopsis:

An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.

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