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On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha welcome back movie critic, pundit and massive STAR TREK fan, Scott Mantz, to join them as they boldly go back to 1986 to begin their exploration of STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME. One of the most beloved Star Trek films with the original cast, the film picks up after the events of Star Trek III as the USS Enterprise crew is intent on returning home to Earth to face consequences for their actions. But they find the planet in grave danger from an alien probe attempting to contact now-extinct humpback whales. The crew must travel to Earth's past to find whales who can answer the probe's call and save the galaxy...AGAIN. The film stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, and Catherine Hicks. Steve, John and Scott go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this i

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit Steven Spielberg's horror masterpiece JAWS on its 50th anniversary! The iconic film stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Ellen Gray. So many fantastic and fun celebrations are happening around this film. John and Steve are throwing their two cents on the film in this episode including how they view the movie now, the episode they did on this film and where they think this film belongs in film's overall legacy.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4kq5h10Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesPurchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarkThis episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatment options for hair loss, ED & more. Check

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha bring the USS Alabama into dock as they finish off their exploration of Tony Scott's 1995 submarine action thriller CRIMSON TIDE starring Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington. Written by Michael Schiffer and Richard P. Henrick (with an uncredited rewrite by Quentin Tarantino), it features a score from Hans Zimmer who won a Grammy for its theme. The film focuses on a clash of wills between the seasoned commanding officer of a U.S. nuclear missile submarine Captain Ramsey (Hackman) and his new executive officer Lt. Commander Hunter (Denzel), arising from conflicting interpretations of an order to launch their missiles. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, action sequences and debate the motivations of Ramsey and Hunter in this tense and taut action thriller.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4kq5h10Don’t

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha return to the USS Alabama to resume their exploration of Tony Scott's 1995 submarine action thriller CRIMSON TIDE starring Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington. Written by Michael Schiffer and Richard P. Henrick (with an uncredited rewrite by Quentin Tarantino), it also features a score from Hans Zimmer who won a Grammy for its theme. The film focuses on a clash of wills between the seasoned commanding officer of a U.S. nuclear missile submarine Captain Ramsey (Hackman) and his new executive officer Lt. Commander Hunter (Denzel), arising from conflicting interpretations of an order to launch their missiles. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, action sequences and debate the motivations of Ramsey and Hunter in this tense and taut action thriller.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4kq5h10Don’t forget to

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha go back to 1995 to begin their exploration of Tony Scott's submarine action thriller CRIMSON TIDE starring Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington. Written by Michael Schiffer and Richard P. Henrick with an uncredited rewrite by Quentin Tarantino and score from Hans Zimmer who won a Grammy for its theme, the film focuses on a clash of wills between the seasoned commanding officer of a U.S. nuclear missile submarine (Hackman) and his new executive officer (Denzel), arising from conflicting interpretations of an order to launch their missiles. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4kq5h10Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesPurchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.faceb

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha wrap up their travel back to Phase 2 of the MCU to bring you Part 2 of their exploration of 2015's ANT-MAN from director Peyton Reed and starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Michael Peña, David Dastmalchian, T.I., Bobby Cannavale, Abby Ryder Fortson, Anthony Mackie and Michelle Pfeiffer. A con artist named Scott Lang (Rudd) gets a shot at redemption when his mentor Hank Pym (Douglas) asks him to protect a super-powered suit. Donning the stunning technology, which shrinks him down to minuscule size, he fights off villains seeking to steal the invention, and organizes a heist that could save the world. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/44pvNSVDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/T

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha travel back to Phase 2 of the MCU to begin their exploration of 2015's ANT-MAN from director Peyton Reed and starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Michael Peña, David Dastmalchian, T.I., Bobby Cannavale, Abby Ryder Fortson, Anthony Mackie and Michelle Pfeiffer. A con artist named Scott Lang (Rudd) gets a shot at redemption when his mentor Hank Pym (Douglas) asks him to protect a super-powered suit. Donning the stunning technology, which shrinks him down to minuscule size, he fights off villains seeking to steal the invention, and organizes a heist that could save the world. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/44pvNSVDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesPurchase any film

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha end The Season of the Coen Brothers with Part 3 of their deep dive and exploration of FARGO. This modern black comedy crime classic that elevated the Coen brothers to A list level filmmakers. The film features Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, a pregnant Minnesota police chief investigating a triple homicide that takes place after a desperate car salesman played by William H. Macy hires two dim-witted criminals in Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormar) to kidnap his wife in order to extort a hefty ransom from her wealthy father Wade, played by Harve Presnell. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, story beats, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4lHgjjwDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue The Season of the Coen Brothers by rerelasing their episode on NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN with a brand new intro from the Steve and John. This film is a 2007 American neo-Western crime thriller film from The Coen Brothers based on Cormac McCarthy's 2005 novel. The film follows three main characters: Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), a Vietnam War veteran and welder who stumbles upon a large sum of money in the desert; Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), a hitman who is sent to recover the money; and Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), a sheriff investigating the crime. The film also stars Kelly Macdonald and Woody Harrelson. After Steve and John's new intro, they go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, story beats, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/3S3OKD9Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheC

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue The Season of the Coen Brothers by re-relasing their episode on THE BIG LEBOWSKI with a brand new intro from Steve and John. This film follows the life of Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker and avid bowler. He is assaulted as a result of mistaken identity then learns that a millionaire, also named Jeffrey Lebowski, was the intended victim. The millionaire Lebowski's trophy wife is supposedly kidnapped and millionaire Lebowski commissions The Dude to deliver the ransom to secure her release. The plan goes awry when the Dude's friend Walter Sobchak schemes to keep the ransom money for the Dude and himself. It stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Sam Elliott, Julianne Moore, John Turturro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, David Thewlis, Peter Stormare, Jon Polito and Ben Gazzara. Steve and John deliver a brand new intro and go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, sto

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue The Season of the Coen Brothers with Part 2 of their deep dive and exploration of FARGO. This modern black comedy crime classic that elevated the Coen brothers to A list level filmmakers. The film features Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, a pregnant Minnesota police chief investigating a triple homicide that takes place after a desperate car salesman played by William H. Macy hires two dim-witted criminals in Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormar) to kidnap his wife in order to extort a hefty ransom from her wealthy father Wade, played by Harve Presnell. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, story beats, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4lHgjjwDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https:/

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue The Season of the Coen Brothers with Part 1 of their deep dive and exploration of FARGO. This modern black comedy crime classic that elevated the Coen brothers to A list level filmmakers. The film features Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, a pregnant Minnesota police chief investigating a triple homicide that takes place after a desperate car salesman played by William H. Macy hires two dim-witted criminals in Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormar) to kidnap his wife in order to extort a hefty ransom from her wealthy father Wade, played by Harve Presnell. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, story beats, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4lHgjjwDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https:/

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris offer up their retrospective and tribute to VAL KILMER. One of our most fascinating, compelling, charming, rebellious, frustrating, multi faceted and ultimately endearing actors who was such a part of the formidable years for so many of us passed away recently from pneumonia. At only 65, he left behind an incredible legacy of work in films from Top Gun to Willow to Tombstone to The Doors to Batman Forever to Heat to The Prince of Egypt to Top Gun: Maverick. Steve and John go live to discuss their favorite Val Kilmer moments, discuss his legacy as an actor, his impact on cinema and why so many of us carry such a special affinity for himDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:BETTER HELP: BetterHelP is the wo

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha RERELEASE their Part 2 of their episode on HEAT to honor the passing of Val Kilmer. Steve and John record a new intro discussion Kilmer's work in this Michael Mann modern classic and explore what he brought to his role of Chris and how he was able to stand out in a film starring Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro. Sit back after our new introduction and enjoy Steve and John going scene by scene thru this movie and exploring the acting, direction, the writing and the effect the film has on us today.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4jeoKAyDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:BETTER HELP: BetterHelP is the world’s largest online therapy service, facilitatin

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha RERELEASE their Part 1 of their episode on HEAT to honor the passing of Val Kilmer. Steve and John record a new intro discussion Kilmer's work in this Michael Mann modern classic and explore what he brought to his role of Chris and how he was able to stand out in a film starring Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro. Sit back after our new introduction and enjoy Steve and John going scene by scene thru this movie and exploring the acting, direction, the writing and the effect the film has on us today.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4jeoKAyDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:BETTER HELP: BetterHelP is the world’s largest online therapy service, facilitatin

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha RERELEASE their episode on WHEN WE WERE KINGS to honor the passing of the two time heavyweight champion of the world and of the greatest humans in GEORGE FOREMAN. Steve and John deliver a new intro for this episode discussing George Foreman's impact on their lives respectively and why his presence in this movie is so essential to appreciating Foreman's comeback later in life and his transformation into this beloved presence. Sit back after our new introduction and enjoy Steve and John going thru this movie and exploring its lasting effect on us today.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/42gfMMkDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:BETTER HELP: Bett

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha RERELEASE their episode on TOP GUN to honor the passing of Val Kilmer. Steve and John record a new intro discussion Kilmer's work in the movie and why he is an essential part of why this movie still works today and why his return in TOP GUN: MAVERICK was a perfect return for his Iceman character. Sit back after our new introduction and enjoy Steve and John going scene by scene thru this movie and exploring the acting, direction, the writing and the effect the film has on us today.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4jeoKAyDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:BETTER HELP: BetterHelP is the world’s largest online therapy service, facilitating millions

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue The Season of the Coen Brothers with Part 3 and the conclusion of their deep dive and exploration of MILLER'S CROSSING. This Irish gangster classic from 1990 is considered by many, including the Coens, to be one of their greatest films. Set in the 1920s this film features a stacked cast including Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, Marca Gay Harden, John Torturro, Steve Buscemi, J.E. Freeman and Jon Polito. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, story beats, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4bIHENGDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:HIMS. Hims is a one-stop teleheal

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of the Coen Brothers with Part 2 of their deep dive and exploration of MILLER'S CROSSING. This Irish gangster classic from 1990 is considered by many, including the Coens, to be one of their greatest films. Set in the 1920s this film features a stacked cast including Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, Marca Gay Harden, John Torturro, Steve Buscemi, J.E. Freeman and Jon Polito. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, story beats, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4bIHENGDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for me

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of the Coen Brothers with Part 1 of their deep dive into their Irish gangster mob classic, MILLER'S CROSSING. This 1990 film is considered by many, including the Coens, as one of their greatest films with a stacked cast including Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, Marca Gay Harden, John Torturro, Steve Buscemi, J.E. Freeman and Jon Polito. The guys go thru the movie scene by scene to break down the direction, acting, story beats, score, action sequences and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4bIHENGDon’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatme