Cinema On The Spectrum

Cinema On The Spectrum

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

Episodes

September 8, 2026 37 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Jon Favreau's adaptation of the graphic novel "Cowboys & Aliens".

Synopsis:

A spaceship arrives in 1873 Arizona to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. All that stands in their way: a posse of cowboys and natives.

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Reed and Micheal discuss Jon Favreau's second entry into the MCU, "Iron Man 2".

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With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful madman with ties to his father's legacy.

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August 16, 2026 51 mins

Reed and Micheal do a deep dive into Jon Favreau's "Iron Man" and the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Synopsis:

After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

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On this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Jon Favreau's 3rd film " Zathura: A Space Adventure".

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Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is hurled through the depths of space by the magical board game they are playing.

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August 3, 2026 47 mins

Reed and Micheal discuss Jon Favreau's 2nd directorial effort, the holiday classic "Elf".

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"A man raised by Santa's elves travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit."

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July 24, 2026 32 mins

Reed and Micheal continue their deep dive into the works of Jon Favreau with his directorial debut, "Made."

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Two aspiring boxers, life-long friends, get involved in a money-laundering scheme through a low-level organized crime group.

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July 18, 2026 42 mins

Reed and Micheal begin their journey into the works for Jon Favreau with his screenwriting and feature acting debut, "Swingers".

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A wannabe actor has a hard time moving on from a break-up, but he is lucky to have supportive friends.

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July 8, 2026 47 mins

In this special episode, Reed and Micheal return to the works of Andrew Stanton with his latest entry in the Toy Story franchise.

Synopsis:

Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.

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In this episode, Reed and Micheal close out their deep dive into the works of Nia DaCosta with her latest film, the second entry in the 28 Years Later trilogy, "The Bone Temple".

Synopsis:

As Spike is inducted into Jimmy Crystal's gang on the mainland, Dr. Kelson makes a discovery that could alter the world.

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June 23, 2026 34 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Nia DaCosta's cinematic take on the classic stage play, "Hedda".

Synopsis:

Henrik Ibsen's renowned stage drama from 1891 is reimagined in an epic and emotional way.

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June 12, 2026 21 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal journey more into the works of Nia DaCosta with her entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "The Marvels".

Synopsis:

Carol Danvers gets her powers entangled with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.

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June 5, 2026 43 mins

Reed and Micheal continue discussing the works of Mia DaCosta with her soft reboot of the horror classic "Candyman".

Synopsis

"A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began."

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May 29, 2026 35 mins

Reed and Micheal begin discussing the works of director Nia DaCosta, starting with her debut feature film "Little Woods".

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In Little Woods North Dakota, two estranged sisters are driven to extremes when their mother dies, leaving them with one week to pay back her mortgage.

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May 20, 2026 35 mins

Reed and Micheal finish up the filmography of Chloe Zhao with her Oscar winning film "Hamnet".

Synopsis

In late 16th-century England, Agnes, a healer sensitive to the world around her, builds a home with William, a local tutor and aspiring playwright. As their lives fracture, they are tested by distance, silence, and grief.

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May 8, 2026 49 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Chloe Zhao's journey into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with her 4th feature film "Eternals".

Synopsis:

The saga of the Eternals, a race of immortal beings who lived on Earth and shaped its history and civilizations.

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May 4, 2026 45 mins

Reed and Micheal continue their discussions on the works of Chloe Zhao with her first Oscar award winning film "Nomadland".

Synopsis:

A woman in her sixties, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

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April 24, 2026 32 mins

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Chloe Zhao's second feature film "The Rider".

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After suffering a near-fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.

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Reed and Micheal begin their journey into the filmography of Chloe Zhao with her first feature film " Songs My Brothers Taught Me".

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Two siblings living on Pine Ridge Reservation face challenges after their father's death. The brother considers leaving for LA, but it would mean separating from his beloved sister.

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April 8, 2026 50 mins

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Ryan Coogler's latest movie, the multi Oscar nominated horror film "Sinners".

Synopsis:

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

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In this episode Reed and Micheal continue their journey into the works of Ryan Coogler with his fourth feature film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever".

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The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.

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