CineNation

"I guess you've noticed something a little strange with Dad." For Episode 397, David and Brandon kick off CineNation's series on Alien movies with Steven Spielberg's classic film, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. Listen as they discuss Spielberg's early interest in UFOs, the numerous writers that attemped the story, which A-list actors turned the movie down, why the film ended up filming in Alabama, the troubles between the producers, what deal Spielberg made with two of his best friends, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Spielberg and High School Entertainment (00:00:10) Intro to the Alien Genre (00:09:51) Intro to Close Encounters of the Third Kind (00:15:52) How Close Encounters of the Third Kind Got to Production (00:21:38) Favorite Scenes (00:35:25) On Set Life - (01:14:29) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:20) What Worked and What Didn't (01:37:37) Film Facts (01:41:46) Awards (01:46:00) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:39) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:58:28) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Could the ugly, untalented gays please report to the principal's office?" For Episode 396, Thomas and Brandon close out CineNation's series on Teen Sex Comedies. Listen as they discuss their favorite modern take on the popular genre with 2023's BOTTOMS. Find out more about the movie as they discuss how Rachel Sennott and Emma Seligman came up with the idea, how Ayo Edebiri got involved in the movie, the process of casting the film, how the Catholic Church in New Orleans tried to stop the film, how NFL legend Marshawn Lynch ended up in the film, how test screenings changed the movie, how the SAG strike affected the film, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Richard Gere and Movie 43 (00:00:10) Recap of the Sex Comedy Genre (00:08:54) Intro to Bottoms (00:14:12) How Bottoms Got to Production (00:21:35) Favorite Scenes (00:38:52) On Set Life - (01:11:43) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:08) What Worked and What Didn't (01:23:39) Film Facts (01:31:41) Awards (01:34:44) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:02) Final Genre Questions (01:47:01) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:30) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"It's not a space shuttle launch, it's sex." For Episode 395, Brandon, Thomas, and David continue their series on Sex Comedies with the quinessential 90s film AMERICAN PIE. Listen as the trio discuss how screenwriter Adam Herz came up with the idea for the film, how the movie was fast tracked into production, which TV hearthrob was considered for the lead role, how the famous pie scene would up in the movie, why Eugene Levy was hesitate to star in the film, what critics felt about the film in the moment, how it inspired a massive franchise, and more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Boogie Nights - (00:00:10) Recap of the Sex Comedy Genre (00:05:01) Intro to American Pie (00:10:08) How American Pie Got to Production (00:19:12) Favorite Scenes (00:36:07) On Set Life - (01:21:42) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:28:13) What Worked and What Didn't (01:35:05) Film Facts (01:40:13) Awards (01:41:04) Final Questions on the Movie (01:50:58) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Time of your life, huh, kid?" For Episode 394, Brandon and Thomas continue CineNation's series on Sex Comedies with RISKY BUSINESS. Listen as they discuss Paul Brickman's time writing the script, how many future A-list stars auditioned for the role, how Tom Cruise landed the role, who had an affair on the set of the film, how Brickman and Cruise came up with the idea for the Bob Seger, why Sean Penn found himself on the set for several weeks, the fights during post-production regarding the ending, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Scream 4, Supernatural, and More (00:00:10) Recap of the Sex Comedy Genre (00:08:41) Intro to Risky Business (00:15:59) How Risky Business Got to Production (00:23:29) Favorite Scenes (00:46:56) On Set Life - (01:27:05) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:37:50) What Worked and What Didn't (01:44:04) Film Facts (01:46:03) Awards (01:47:20) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:26) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:57:17) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Anyone can have sex." For Episode 393, David and Brandon start off CineNation's Sex Comedy series with one of the quintessential high school movies of the 1980s, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. Listen as they discuss Cameron Crowe going undercover at a high school, which director was originally up for the film, the massive casting sessions for the film, Sean Penn's wild method acting techniques on-set, how Amy Heckerling made changes to Crowe's original story, the process of getting the popular music for the film, why Universal executives were so against the project, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Neon and A24 (00:00:10) Intro to the Sex Comedy Genre (00:06:45) Intro to Fast Times at the Ridgemont High (00:13:34) How Fast Times at the Ridgemont High Got to Production (00:24:23) Favorite Scenes (00:51:14) On Set Life - (01:27:52) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:35:46) What Worked and What Didn't (01:46:55) Film Facts (01:51:41) Awards (01:54:23) Final Questions on the Movie (02:00:37) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:05:14) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast