Cinema On The Spectrum
Deep dives into cinema from the perspective of two neurodivergent friends.
Episodes
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this episode of "Cinema on the Spectrum," hosts Reed and Michael dive into the world of Paul Thomas Anderson's breakout hit "Boogie Nights."
Synopsis:
An idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.
In this episode Reed and Micheal shift gears to focus on the works for Paul Thomas Anderson starting with his first film "Hard Eight".
Synopsis:
A stranger mentors a young, troubled Reno gambler.
In this episode Reed and special guest, Jeff Stewart, discuss discuss the sequel to Inside Out.
Synopsis:
A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced.
In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's Cars 2, the follow-up to the 2006 Pixar film.
Synopsis:
Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.
In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's wildly successful animated feature film, "Cars".
Synopsis:
On the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn't everything in life.
In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's 1999 sequel "Toy Story 2".
Synopsis:
When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends set out on a rescue mission to save Woody before he becomes a museum toy property with his roundup gang Jessie, Prospector, and Bullseye.
In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss the 1981 classic animated film "The Fox and the Hound". The hosts discuss its historical context, character dynamics, and the role of John Lasseter in its creation.
Synopsis:
A fox named Tod and a hound named Copper vow to be best friends forever. But as Copper grows into a hunting dog, their unlikely friendship faces the ultimate test.
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