Cinema Role: The Movie Podcast that Lets the Dice Decide
Welcome to Cinema Role, the podcast where we let the dice decide! Each episode, we roll dice to choose a movie, how we watch it, and to drive our discussion! Cinema Role was born out of a podcast idea that was very different from where we landed, though that tends to be how we do things when we get together. Fish randomly asked, “You know what would be fun?” and as we talked about it, we realized that we could maybe pull it off. So we came up with the name, found an idea that resonated with both of us, and worked hard to figure out a plan for a podcast that would be fun, different, and maybe just a little silly. Kind of like us! We hope you enjoy it too!
Episodes
Oh Happy Day! Fish and Squid were really excited to get to bop along with Whoopi Goldberg, Lauryn Hill, and the rest of the cast and characters of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. While they hadn’t covered the first Sister Act, it didn’t stop them from diving into the amazing soundtrack and the marketing efforts for this energetic 90s music comedy. Listen along on your favorite platform to hear what parts felt fresh to ...
Well, you’ve made it to the Cinema Role episode for There Will Be Blood. (See what we did there?) In this lengthy tale of an early 20th century oil man, Daniel Plainview deals with growing a business, raising a son, and fighting against a church where the brothers (and sisters) act like he’s ruining more than just the land. Fish gets back in the habit when he covers Cinematography while Squid discusses the rather scan...
Heading on back to the 70’s for some western comedy, Fish & Squid laugh and groan their way through Mel Brooks’ classic, Blazing Saddles. Squid gets artsy with Cinematography while Fish focuses on Continuity from scene to scene. While the movie has some language and violence, don’t worry if you’re squeamish. There won’t be blood… this time.
Warning: Spoilers for Blazing Saddles within.
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Are you hungry? Then pull up a seat as Fish & Squid really cook while watching 1992’s Like Water For Chocolate. Lots of romance, drama, and delicious food are all over this foreign film, another Cinema Role first! Fish takes another crack at a focus on Marketing while Squid does a fantastic deep dive. With plenty of magic, some fire and horseback riding, watch out for some blazing saddles!
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Fly on in as Cinema Role tackles 2 firsts on the show! Dreamworks’ Megamind from 2010 is the first animated feature AND the first superhero (or supervillain) movie to appear on the podcast. Fish will dive into the casting while Squid fills us in on some of the interesting marketing tactics used to promote the film. So grab something to drink, maybe some snacks, like water or chocolate, and watch your giant blue head!
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In this episode, Fish & Squid roll with the Bride as she takes out the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad in Kill Bill. So put on your yellow tracksuit, grab your favorite samurai sword, and wiggle your big toe while they talk about the Fashion & Cinematography in this Tarantino hit. Wait for the end of this mega episode to hear what animated feature the dice decided our intrepid duo will put their minds to next!
Warning: Spo...
The dice have divided Fish and Squid on their ratings for 1992’s Glengarry Glen Ross! Have a sit and listen as they discuss this toxic, but well-crafted, look at the lives of real estate salesmen. Don’t forget to listen at the end as the dice decide our next film, moving from wordplay to swordplay that really fits the bill.
Warning: Spoilers for Glengarry Glen Ross within.
Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion...
The dice decided to have Fish and Squid dive into Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing for this episode. Grab a slice of pizza and settle in as they discuss casting and dialogue. If you make it to the end, you deserve a cup of joe, because coffee is for closers.
Warning: Spoilers for Do the Right Thing within.
Links: A couple articles on “you all look the same to me”: https://time.com/archive/7143400/they-all-look-the-s...
Roll with Fish and Squid into their discussion of 2021’s Apple TV hit CODA. Listen as Squid quizzes Fish and Fish covers the movie’s marketing efforts. Make a good decision and stay tuned for the end to see what movie we’re watching next!
Warning: Spoilers for CODA within.
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CODA Quiz by Squid: https://cinemarole.com/coda-quiz-by-squid
The Official Trailer for CODA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pmfrE1YL4I
Rumor has it Squid hadn’t seen Easy A before the dice decided on it for this episode. Roll on in as Fish and Squid talk about Fashion and Cinematography in this 2010 high school comedy. They hope the discussion helps you see Olive’s situation from both sides, now.
Warning: Spoilers for Easy A within.
Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixab...
April 28, 2026. Today I rolled with Fish and Squid for their episode about Bridget Jones’s Diary. Their coverage of Cinematography and Color Theory went into great detail, blue soup and all. I enjoyed this episode, easily giving it an A, (unlike Mark’s ugly reindeer sweater).
Warning: Spoilers for Bridget Jones’s Diary within.
Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Ci...
Roll with Fish and Squid as they watch and talk about 1992’s Honey, I Blew Up The Kid. Listen to Fish take a crack at Practical and Special Effects while Squid nerds out with Technology and Science (a perfect roll for this movie). Stick around to the end to see what the next entry is as we Let the Dice Decide!
Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from...
Venture into the viewing of V for Vendetta by your very veridian hosts, Fish and Squid. Verily, both vouchsafed to the visual vibrancy of this video’s Color Theory, as validated by the variable dice. They vow to keep vigilant as the podcast blows up, and vocalize a valuation to veto sharing this verbiage with the kid(s).
Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx, Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, an...
Jump in with your favorite new podcast hosts, Fish and Squid! These two old friends let the dice decide as they roll through a list of 20 questions and share their thoughts on movies, actors, snacks, and all things cinema. Hopefully none of their answers make you hold a vendetta against them!
Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixabay.
Roll the dice with Cinema Role, a new podcast where we let the dice decide what happens. Your hosts, Fish and Squid, cover one movie each episode, diving deep on the details and discussing specific topics such as cinematography, fashion, color theory, quizzes, and more. Check out cinemarole.com for the full movie list and more information.
Music is Blockbuster Cinematic Action Trailer by Audioknap and Inspiration by Pavetraxx, both ...
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