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On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Rob Reiner with Part 1 of their discussion on STAND BY ME, his beloved coming of classic from 1986 starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland and John Cusack, Based on Stephen King's 1982 novella The Body and adapted by Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon (who were nominated for an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay), the film is set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, in 1959 focusing on four boys who set out on a journey to find the dead body of a missing boy. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Me-Wil-Wheaton/dp/B008Y7IUBM?sr=8-7Purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.face

On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Rob Reiner by wrapping up their deep dive and exploration of 1992's A FEW GOOD MEN with Part 4 of their discussion. An American legal drama film, produced and directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin, who adapted his 1989 play. It stars an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, J. T. Walsh, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Kiefer Sutherland. The plot follows the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tribulations of their lawyers as they prepare a case. It grossed $243 million on a budget of $40 million. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Jack Nicholson, Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates

On this special LIVE episode of The Cine-Files, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris bring you the their 2nd ANNUAL CINE-FILES AWARDS SHOW! Steve and John are joined by some special guests to reveal what the Cine-Files fans have selected as the winners for their version of the Oscars. Using the nominees from a selected number of Oscars categories from this year, John and Steve reveal who the Cine-Files community has chosen as their winners!#Oscars #Films #MOVIES #TheCineFiles #Film #sinners #onebattleafteranother #jessiebuckley #michaelbjordan #kpopdemonhunters To support The Cine-Files on Patreon, go to: www.patreon.com/thecinefiles! Follow John Rocha: https://x.com/TheRochaSays​Follow Steve Morris: https://x.com/srmorrisOur Sponsors:* Check out Care.com and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://care.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CINEFLIES* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES20 for a gre

It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris wrap up their exploration of the 2025 Best Picture nominees in their Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of three Best Picture nominees: SINNERS, BUGONIA, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, and THE SECRET AGENT. They discuss the performances, filmmaking, storylines, scripts and constructions of these films. They also give you their thoughts on the chances of them winning in all the categories they are nominated in including Best Picture. Don't forget to vote in our Second Annual Oscars show by signing up for our Patreon as a free or paying member. Everyone gets to vote and we will announce the winners on our live The Cine-Files Oscars show on March 14th at 3pm PT!Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo buy or rent these film thru The Cine-Files and Amazon, go to: https://amzn.to/3Xjr1SoPurchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/

It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris begin their exploration of the 2025 Best Picture nominees in their Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of three Best Picture nominees: SENTIMENTAL VALUE, FRANKENSTEIN, TRAIN DREAMS. They discuss the performances, filmmaking, storylines, scripts and constructions of these films. They also give you their thoughts on the chances of them winning in all the categories they are nominated in including Best Picture. Don't forget to vote in our Second Annual Oscars show by signing up for our Patreon as a free or paying member. Everyone gets to vote and we will announce the winners on our live The Cine-Files Oscars show on March 14th at 12pm PT!Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo buy or rent these film thru The Cine-Files and Amazon, go to: https://amzn.to/3Xjr1SoPurchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref

On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Rob Reiner with Part 3 of their deep dive and exploration of 1992's A FEW GOOD MEN. An American legal drama film, produced and directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin, who adapted his 1989 play. It stars an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, J. T. Walsh, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Kiefer Sutherland. The plot follows the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tribulations of their lawyers as they prepare a case. It grossed $243 million on a budget of $40 million. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Jack Nicholson, Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates and more.If you haven't see

It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris begin their exploration of the 2025 Best Picture nominees in their Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of three Best Picture nominees: F1, HAMNET and MARTY SUPREME. They discuss the performances, filmmaking, storylines, scripts and constructions of these films. They also give you their thoughts on the chances of them winning in all the categories they are nominated in including Best Picture. Don't forget to vote in our Second Annual Oscars show by signing up for our Patreon as a free or paying member. Everyone gets to vote and we will announce the winners on our live The Cine-Files Oscars show on March 13th!Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFilesTo buy or rent these film thru The Cine-Files and Amazon, go to: https://amzn.to/3Xjr1SoPurchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarksThis episode is sp

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue The Season of Rob Reiner with the rerelease of their discussion and breakdown of MISERY. Directed by Reiner based on the book from Stephen King, the film stars Kathy Bates in an Oscar winning performance along with the great James Caan and Richard Farnsworth. Join John and Steve for this wonderful discussion of one of the most beloved and heartwarming films of all time. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4cQdF8UPurchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarkThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:CARE.COM. Care.com does not provide any medical, diagnostic, treatment or clinical services or any services that require a professional license. Thank you! TRUDIAGNOSTIC. Epigenetic Experts &
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On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Rob Reiner with Part 2 of their deep dive and exploration of 1992's A FEW GOOD MEN. An American legal drama film, produced and directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin, who adapted his 1989 play. It stars an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, J. T. Walsh, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Kiefer Sutherland. The plot follows the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tribulations of their lawyers as they prepare a case. It grossed $243 million on a budget of $40 million. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Jack Nicholson, Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates and more.If you haven't see

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue The Season of Rob Reiner with the rerelease of their discussion and breakdown of THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Directed by Reiner with a script from William Goldman adapted from his book, the film stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Fred Savage and Peter Falk. Join John and Steve for this wonderful discussion of one of the most beloved and heartwarming films of all time. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4tWAvBJPurchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarkThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:CARE.COM. Care.com does not provide any medical, diagnostic, treatment or clinical services or any services that require a professional license. Thank you! TRUDIAGNOSTIC. Epigenetic Exp

On this special rereleased episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue The Season of Rob Reiner with their discussion and breakdown of THIS IS SPINAL TAP with special guest Producer and Executive Michael Ross. To say that Rob Reiner's 1982 mockumentary invented its own genre is an incredible understatement. From improv projects like Waiting for Guffman and Curb your Enthusiasm to comedies using the documentary form like The Office and Parks and Recreation, This is Spinal Tap is one of the most influential films of all time and John, Steve and Mike have an amazing (and hilarious) time discussing it.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4rLGt6YPurchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarkThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:CARE.COM. Care.com does not provide any medical, diagnostic, treatment or clinical services or any

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris offer up their retrospective and tribute to ROBERT DUVALL who passed away a few days ago at the age of 95. Dubbed "the American Olivier", Duvall's career spanned seven decades and he won an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, four Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Satellite Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He made his feature film debut as Boo Radley in 'To Kill A Mockingbird' and went on to star in such films as BULLITT, APOCALYPSE NOW, THE GODFATHER 1 and 2, THE GREAT SANTINI, TENDER MERCIES, THX 1138, THE APOSTLE, LONESOME DOVE and more! John and Steve discuss their favorite Duvall performances, his legacy as an actor and his impact on cinema.#robertduvall #films #movies #thecinefiles #thegodfather #ApocalypseNow To support The Cine-Files on Patreon, go to: www.patreon.com/thecinefiles! This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:CARE.COM. Care.com does not provide any me

On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Rob Reiner with part 1 of their deep dive and exploration of 1992's A FEW GOOD MEN. An American legal drama film, produced and directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin, who adapted his 1989 play. It stars an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, J. T. Walsh, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Kiefer Sutherland. The plot follows the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tribulations of their lawyers as they prepare a case. It grossed $243 million on a budget of $40 million. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Jack Nicholson, Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates and more.If you haven't see

On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Rob Reiner celebrating the films of Rob Reiner by wrapping up their deep dive and exploration of WHEN HARRY MET SALLY with Part 3 of their discussion on it. Considered by many to be the greatest rom com ever made, it stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as Harry and Sally along with the late Bruno Kirby and the late Carrie Fisher with a script from Nora Ephron who was nominated for an Oscar for her work. The film follows the title characters from the time they meet in Chicago and share a drive to New York City through twelve years of chance encounters in New York, and addresses the question "Can men and women ever just be friends?" It also features an excellent soundtrack full of standards and new interpretations of classic songs from Harry Connick Jr. and his trio. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical deb

On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Rob Reiner celebrating the films of Rob Reiner with Part 2 of their deep dive and exploration of WHEN HARRY MET SALLY from 1989. Considered by many to be the greatest rom com ever made, it stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as Harry and Sally along with the late Bruno Kirby and the late Carrie Fisher with a script from Nora Ephron who was nominated for an Oscar for her work. The film follows the title characters from the time they meet in Chicago and share a drive to New York City through twelve years of chance encounters in New York, and addresses the question "Can men and women ever just be friends?" It also features an excellent soundtrack full of standards and new interpretations of classic songs from Harry Connick Jr. and his trio. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates and more. Ge

On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Rob Reiner celebrating the films of Rob Reiner with part 1 of their deep dive and exploration of WHEN HARRY MET SALLY from 1989. Considered by many to be the greatest rom com ever made, it stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as Harry and Sally along with the late Bruno Kirby and the late Carrie Fisher with a script from Nora Ephron who was nominated for an Oscar for her work. The film follows the title characters from the time they meet in Chicago and share a drive to New York City through twelve years of chance encounters in New York, and addresses the question "Can men and women ever just be friends?" It also features an excellent soundtrack full of standards and new interpretations of classic songs from Harry Connick Jr. and his trio. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates and more.If

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris begin their Season of Rob Reiner with an in depth discussion on the career, artistic joourney and legacy of one of the greatest filmmmakers of the 20th century. They dive into his backstory, movies, and work both on and off set and reveal what their plans are for this season of Rob Reiner!#robreiner #films #movies #thecinefilesTo support The Cine-Files on Patreon, go to: www.patreon.com/thecinefiles! Please remember to LIKE and SHARE this video on your social media, leave a COMMENT below, and to SUBSCRIBE to this channel below as well.Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​Follow Steve Morris: https://twitter.com/srmorrisOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CINEFILES20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out

HAPPY NEW YEAR, CINE-FILES FANS! On this week's episode, Steve Morris and John Rocha wrap up 2025 with Part 2 of their compilation of their favorite Patreon shorts from the year. These are shorts that are usually only heard by our Patrons, but we wanted to make them available to everyone as a thank you for the support and as a way of showing anyone not on the Patreon, a sample of the extra content you get from us for joining. On this compilation, we include our shorts on Objective vs Subjective, Managing the Insanity, our Crimson Tide debate, Captain America civil war, Editing as a career and a selected FMK. Thank you to everyone who supports, listens and/or promotes our show. We hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season and we wish you a Happy New Year!Don’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=bookmarksThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by

HAPPY NEW YEAR, CINE-FILES FANS! On this week's episode, Steve Morris and John Rocha wrap up 2025 with Part 1 of their compilation of their favorite Patreon shorts from the year. These are shorts that are usually only heard by our Patrons, but we wanted to make them available to everyone as a thank you for the support and as a way of showing anyone not on the Patreon, a sample of the extra content you get from us for joining. On this compilation, we include our shorts on our tribute to Rob Reiner, our thoughts on male friendships, and how we process our own awkward minds and process the awkward minds of others as we deal with the oreThank you to everyone who supports, listens and/or promotes our show. We hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season and we wish you a Happy New Year!Don’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=bookmarksThis episode is spons

On a very special episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha travel back in Santa's sleigh to 1983 to revisit and discuss the modern Christmas classic 'A Christmas Story' from director Bob Clark and starring Peter Billinglsey, Darren McGavin, and Melinda Dillon. Based on the book 'In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash' by Jean Shepherd with a screenplay by Shepherd, Clark and Leigh Brown, the film is presented in a series of vignettes, following a 9-year-old Ralphie Parker (Billingsley) and his family's misadventures in Northwest Indiana around the late 1930s or early 1940s. All Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Ralphie's request is rebuffed by every adult, all of whom insist Ralphie will shoot his eye out. Will Ralphie get his wish or will he shoot his eye out? Leonard Maltin proclaimed the film "a top screen comedy". Roger Ebert initially gave the film three stars out of four, but later awarded the film fo