Cinema Stories with Sam Kirby

Cinema Stories with Sam Kirby

Featuring film and television news and reviews. The show celebrates the screens, both big and small, and highlights how they impact our culture. Grab a bucket of popcorn. Fade out. Cut to: A great time.

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September 4, 2018 10 mins
One last time before an indefinite hiatus to the show, Sam discusses a movie with the capability to ruin childhoods. And not even in a funny way. The movie this week is the raunchy, puppet comedy, The Happytime Murders.

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Dum dum. Dum dum. DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM! On this Hawaiian shirt themed episode, Sam Kirby and Ben Kammueller discuss the new shark flick The Meg. The two also talk about the latest movie trailers and updates regarding the James Gunn/Disney controversy. All of this and more on this next episode of Cinema Stories.

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August 14, 2018 7 mins
Middle school may yield some of the most awkward, uncomfortable or downright cringe-inducing moments of our lives. On this episode, Sam discusses the quirky, honest independent film, Eighth Grade. Listen and relive some of your fondest or most cringe-inducing middle school moments as Sam analyzes the film's deeper meaning and how it's elements of filmmaking contribute to its theme.

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August 7, 2018 35 mins
Your mission. Should you choose to accept it... Check out the new episode of Cinema Stories! Sam and his guest host Ben Kamueller analyze the acclaimed spy-thriller Mission Impossible: Fallout. The two also discuss the rise and fall of the movie subscription service, moviepass. Join us for a great time talking about the latest in Cinema!

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July 31, 2018 10 mins
For almost a century, film has served as a reflection of​ how people and artists perceive their societies and cultures. In a politically divisive age, first-time director Boots Riley has released the insanely, abstract, politically charged film Sorry To Bother You. In an energetic, fast-paced​ review, Sam discusses the film’s strengths and weaknesses.

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July 24, 2018 39 mins
Sometimes movies are made to give viewers a light fun time at the theater. Then there are independent films. Sam and guest host Ben Kamueller discuss the long-awaited sequel to the 2008 musical, Mama Mia: Here We Go Again as well as the 100% fresh, independent film directed by Debra Granik, Leave No Trace. The movie buffs also talk about the latest in movie news: New trailers, tragedies and the latest controversy involving James Gu...
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With a new format, a new guest and the same Nicholas Cage impression, Sam Kirby and guest, Ben Kamueller break down the summer movie season! Discussing Ant-Man and the Wasp, Incredibles 2, Hereditary, TAG, Hotel Artemis, Rampage, Upgrade, Won't You Be My Neighbor, the two discuss what makes a good movie to them and if these films fit the bill. They talk about the latest movie news and bring in a new era to the movie review podc...
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June 12, 2018 24 mins
What makes a film good to you? Is it that escapist ride or is it the artistic value that pulls you in. The original Star Wars famously blended innovation, artistic expression, ​and pure popcorn fun. Years later, does the new Solo film live up to the originals? Check out what Sam thinks on this episode of Cinema Stories!
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May 22, 2018 18 mins
In 2016, the profane, chimichanga loving, 4th wall breaking character of Deadpool was brought to the screen with critical and shocking financial success. Now our friendly neighborhood Sam Kirby, who constantly finds himself too scared to swear at all, reviews the highly anticipated sequel. Does it live up to the original hit or is DP2 DOA? Check out what Sam thinks, on this episode of Cinema Stories!
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May 8, 2018 27 mins
After 10 years of anticipation, the film event of the year is finally here. Sam discusses the quality of the smash-hit blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War, it's deeper themes, how it fits into the MCU, and what the future holds. Sam finished by updating you on the latest in movie and TV news. Will Infinity War live up to Sam's ridiculously high expectations or will his excitement fade away? Find out on Cinema Stories.

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On this special episode of Cinema Stories, Sam dives into the themes of Avengers: Age of Ultron to find out what happened to the average sequel of one of the most successful action movies of all time. In anticipation of​ Infinity War, Sam takes feedback on who is most likely to be exiting the MCU as well as the latest in entertainment news.

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April 10, 2018 19 mins
The legend returns. No, not Sam Kirby but Steven Spielberg! The acclaimed director ventures back into the realm of fantasy adventure with Ready Player One. Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Mark Rylance and Ben Mendelsohn, does the flick live up to the hype or is it game-over for this one? Sam also discusses the latest in the world of movie and TV news.

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March 13, 2018 22 mins
This week Sam jumps back to the past into the hallways of his middle school and his experience with the book A Wrinkle in Time. He relates these memories to the latest Ava Duvernay adaptation. Sam gives his review, answers viewer questions in FEEDBACK and presents some of the latest stories to hit Tinseltown.

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February 27, 2018 21 mins
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is back at it again with its 18th film, Black Panther. Sam discusses the critically acclaimed, box-office smash offering his perspectives on the film. Is this the perfect superhero film to supercede all others? Does it live up to the seemingly insurmountable hype? Will Sam ever experience super-hero fatigue. Probably not. He is usually hype for Marvel. Join us for this super-episode of Cinema Stories ...
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February 13, 2018 28 mins
What's up with trailers? Today, the hype around the release of certain trailers is equivalent to the hype around the movies themselves! Sam discusses trailers and the third film in the Cloverfield anthology, The Cloverfield Paradox. Sam loved the first two films in the series! Will the film live up to the hype, or fall to the wayside? Be sure to speak your mind in the newest segment on the show "Feedback."

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January 30, 2018 21 mins
Why are we obsessed with criminals? We all enjoy our dark villains in movies and TV but why? Why do we have this side of us that is so interested in these grim characters and themes? Is this a negative quality, or is it beneficial? Today on Cinema Stories, we discuss this phenomenon and the starkly realistic Netflix series, Narcos. Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal and Wagner Moura star in the critically acclaimed show.

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January 16, 2018 24 mins
Top Ten Lists. We all love them. But what makes them so appealing to us as human beings? Maybe we're competitive by nature? Maybe they make us feel secure? Maybe its something more positive than that. Maybe its about connecting with others. Today, Sam presents his top ten best films of 2017 on his first annual awards show, THE CINES! Put on your ironic tuxedo T-shirts and dresses, get ready to protest something and let's be...
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January 2, 2018 30 mins
Musicals have swept audiences off of their feet into surreal magic since the early days of "talkie" films. Though the popularity of musicals has fallen, since the. golden age of Hollywood, the magic of these motion pictures has found its way back onto the silver screen. Tapping our feet to the beat we discuss the latest musical starring Hugh Jackman, The Greatest Showman and the Oscar winning 2016 film La La Land. Today, we...
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December 19, 2017 19 mins
We all have films that we've been connected to since childhood. For some it's Harry Potter, for others it's Batman. Mine, my dad's and many of my old high school friends? STAR WARS. Star Wars has enchanted generations with its epic scope, colorful characters and fresh perspectives on age old stories. Join me today, as we discuss the fresh and highly anticipated, Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. May the forc...
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December 12, 2017 16 mins
Can you really trust anyone? This was a question posed by eccentric auteur Tommy Wiseau in 2003 during his release of one of the best bad films ever concieved. The Room has gained a cult following as a hilariously terrible film, yet there's one thing that no one can take away from Wiseau. He passionately made his own film. This week we discuss Wiseau's horrible passion project, The Room and The Disaster Artist, the new Jame...
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