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In this episode I apply some in-depth analysis of the new Matrix movie. SPOILERS AHEAD
In this episode I go back to basics and talk about one of the foundations of analysing cinema: camera movement. What different movements are there, why they are used and what they can convey. I expand upon these points with examples you can go
In this episode I discuss the Spanish film "The Platform" which is currently on Netflix. It's got a lot of rich imagery and symbolism so was well worth a detailed look.*spoilers ahead*
"What is the best Batman movie?"A question many have mulled over for years, well here I am to conclusively prove that Batman Returns is the answer. How you ask? Listen and find out!
This episode is all about mockumentaries, what are they? Why do people make them? And what do they say about us?The history of mockumentaries is fascinating and crosses numerous mediums, tune into the episode to find out more!
In this episode of Cinema with Cyrus, I am looking at the technique of Montage. The film theory behind it and going over numerous examples of how it can be employed in different ways.
Finishing off my Corona-cast series of looking at pandemic films comes my final review of the feature. For this episode I chose 2013's The Flu as something a bit different within the genre that most people would not have heard of.Does it do
Continuing my Corona-Cast feature looking at pandemic films, I've made my way up to 2011's Contagion. Is this a film I think you'll want to catch or lockdown yourself to avoid? Listen and find out.
Hayoa Miyazaki is frankly one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. With his standalone feature films being put onto Nextflix recently, it was time I dedicated a whole episode to discussing this master of cinema and his work.In this epis
Are you looking for someone to review contagion and pandemic films so you know whether or not to distance yourself from them?Well you are in luck, because I'm doing just that with my Corona-Cast series.This episode I review REC.Enjoy.
Continuing my "Corona-Cast" series, I've reviewed yet another film on the topic of viruses and contagions. This episode I'm looking at 1995's Outbreak.Is this a film you should infect your film collection with or not?Listen and find out.
I've decided to watch and review some topical films for a few episodes, so will be dedicating each episode to a different pandemic/contagion style film for "Corona-cast" season. This is the second episode in that feature. Hopefully you can see
I've decided to watch and review some topical films for a few episodes, so will be dedicating each episode to a different pandemic/contagion style film for "Corona-cast" season.Hopefully you can see which ones you'll want to enjoy whilst i
With everyone talking about Oscar winner past and present, I figured I'd take a break from the big films and talk about some lesser known gems you might enjoy.
With everyone talking about Oscar winner past and present, I figured I'd take a break from the big films and talk about some lesser known gems you might enjoy.
This episode I am doing something a bit different. Rather than discussing things other people have made, I'm looking at how I would have made a film differently. The film is question is Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. It was such a poor film th
This episode I discuss the final part of the Star Wars Saga: Rise of Skywalker.Be warned, there are spoilers!Also, if you like my podcast and want to say thanks and help donate to my running costs for this podcast, you can do so via this lin
It's Christmas time, so what could be more festive than a review of Die Hard 2! Have you ever wondered about what insights into feminism and neoliberalism can be gleaned from Die Hard 2? If so, then this is the episode for you!Feel free to g
In this episode I review Martin Scorsese's newest film, The Irishman, that recently released on Netflix.If you want to get in touch, please tweet me @CyrusbalesLastly, if you want to support my podcast or want me to review a specific film you
This episode I've taken questions from my listeners about cinema and answered them as best I can. It's all very off the cuff and I apologize if I get stuck in and ramble, but I do love talking about cinema!If you'd like to get in touch with me
With the release of Terminator: Dark Fate, I decided to take a look back at the first two Terminator films and finally work out which one of them is better and why.If you'd like to get in touch, tweet me @CyrusBalesIf you'd like to support th
In this episode of Cinema with Cyrus I asked my listeners to suggest films they like that I might not have seen. I selected the ones I hadn't seen that I could get hold of and gave them a watch and wrote my reviews of them. You may love or ha
This week saw the release of the JOKER film, with everybody giving their opinions on it, so why not me as well? In this episode I give a detailed analysis of the movie, be aware there are a few little spoilers within my review.Let me know if
Sequels are rarely as good at the original movie, but there are a few exceptions that are at least worth talking about. In this episode of Cinema with Cyrus, I am taking a look at Robocop and it's sequel and comparing their various merits and
This episode I am looking at the pioneers of cinema in the 20's in a specific part of the world. The richly textured masterpieces of the German Expressionist movement of cinema. If you want to get in touch with me about the podcast, tweet me
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