CineNation

"I just don't know what I'm supposed to be." For Episode 392, Thomas and Brandon conclude CineNation's main series on Brief Encounters with Sofia Coppola's LOST IN TRANSLATION. Listen as they discuss Coppola's run-and-gun style approach to filming in Tokyo, what inspired her to make the movie, how Bill Murray got involved in the project, the difficulties of making an independent film, how the movie came a surprise hit, 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 - Recent Passings - (00:00:10) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:12:51) Intro to Lost in Translation (00:17:21) How Lost in Translation Got to Production (00:27:44) Favorite Scenes (00:45:06) On Set Life - (01:23:34) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:28:13) What Worked and What Didn't (01:32:23) Film Facts (01:41:32) Awards (01:44:59) Final Questions on the Movie (01:49:20) Final Questions on the Genre (01:54:00) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:37) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"This can't last. This misery can't last." For Episode 391, Brandon and Thomas are joined by the incredibly talented film editor and former CineNation regular, Anna Catley. With Anna being a massive fan of BRIEF ENCOUNTER, she decided to join them in discussing one of David Lean and Noel Coward's best films for CineNation's Brief Encounter series. Listen as they discuss Coward's early life in theater, why the casting was so unique for the film, how World War II had an impact on the film's production, the struggles of filming in the countryside, why it was such a big hit in the United States, 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 - The Muppets (00:00:10) Introducing Anna Catley (00:06:30) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:09:30) Intro to Brief Encounter (00:14:34) How Brief Encounter Got to Production (00:24:13) Favorite Scenes (00:37:28) On Set Life - (01:13:53) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:19) What Worked and What Didn't (01:27:50) Film Facts (01:40:05) Awards (01:43:11) Final Questions on the Movie (01:48:41) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:54:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"It means there must have been something between them in their past lives." For Episode 390, Brandon and David continue CineNation's series on Brief Encounters with Celine Song's PAST LIVES. Listen to find out more about how COVID-19 impacted the film, Song's earlier theatre career, producer mishaps, Song's unique directing style with her actors, how the crew pulled off the film's emotional finale, why the film is becoming one of the gems of 2023, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get a 15% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Continue to Catch Up on 2025 (00:00:10) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:013:09) Intro to Past Lives (00:21:11) How Past Lives Got to Production (00:28:29) Favorite Scenes (00:40:17) On Set Life - (01:15:39) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:55) What Worked and What Didn't (01:26:24) Film Facts (01:33:51) Awards (01:34:19) Final Questions on the Movie (01:37:48) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:43:24) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"I don't know how to say goodbye." For Episode 389, Thomas and Brandon return from their holiday hiatus to discuss Brief Encounter Romance genre. They are starting off CineNation's series with one of the best romantic comedies of all time, ROMAN HOLIDAY. Listen as they discuss the film's connections to the Red Scare and Dalton Trumbo, the A-list talent that turned down the project, how they used real Italian locations for the American film, how it created a different career path for Gregory Peck, why the film was a massive success internationally, how Audrey Hepburn was discovered for the movie, and so much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - AMC A-List and MoviePass (00:00:10) Intro to the Brief Encounter Romance Genre (00:06:57) Intro to Roman Holiday (00:13:25) How Roman Holiday Got to Production (00:20:45) Favorite Scenes (00:43:13) On Set Life - (01:15:34) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:17:48) What Worked and What Didn't (01:24:17) Film Facts (01:29:41) Awards (01:30:45) Final Questions on the Movie (01:36:16) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:43:32) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"I've had a rough year, dad." We're continuing our tribute series by taking a look back at Episode 312 on Wes Anderson's THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS in honor of the late Gene Hackman. Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss Hackman's relationship with Wes Anderson, how the film used practical locations for the film, how quickly Ben Stiller had to make the movie, the struggles with the music choices, how the film elevated Wes Anderson to the next part of his career, and much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get a 15% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Throwback Intro - (00:00:00) Audio Warning (00:08:30) Talking Older Actors and Dan Stevens (00:09:19) Recap on Gene Hackman (00:17:38) Intro to The Royal Tenenbaums (00:21:59) From The Birdcage to Tenenbaums (00:32:34) How The Royal Tenenbaums Got to Production (00:38:07) Favorite Scenes (00:48:50) On Set Life - (01:13:22) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:23:39) What Worked and What Didn't (01:32:25) Film Facts (01:41:26) Awards (01:46:43) Final Questions on the Movie (01:53:18) Talking about Hackman's Later Career (01:55:24) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:10:13) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast