Cinema On The Spectrum

Episode 35: WALL.E (2008)

In this episode of Cinema on the Spectrum, hosts Reed and Michael delve into Andrew Stanton's film WALL-E, exploring its themes of environmentalism, corporate influence, and representation of body image.
Synopsis:
A robot who is responsible for cleaning a waste-covered Earth meets another robot and falls in love with her. Together, they set out on a journey that will alter the fate of mankind.

Episode 34: Finding Nemo (2003)

Reed and Micheal discuss Andrew Stanton's second animated feature film, 2003's "Finding Nemo".
 
Synopsis:
After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.

Episode 33 - A Bug's Life (1998)

Reed and Micheal discuss the directorial debut of Andrew Stanton, 1998's "A Bug's Life".
Synopsis:
A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.

Interview Special: The Works of David Cronenberg w/ Andre Myette

In this special episode , Reed and Micheal are joined by fellow podcaster, Andre Myette, from the X-Rated: The X-Men Animated Review Show as they discuss the works of David Cronenberg.

Episode 32 - On Leather Wings vs The Fly

In this special episode Reed and Micheal discuss the classic Batman the Animated Series episode "On Leather Wings" as it compares to David Cronenberg's remake of "The Fly".

Episode 31 - Beastie Boys Story (2020)

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Spike Jonze's most recent documentary 2020's "Beastie Boys Story" for Apple TV+.
Synopsis:
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze.

Episode 30 - Her (2013)

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Spike Jonez's 2013 sci-fi romance, "Her".
 
Synopsis:
" In the near future, a lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need."

Episode 29 - Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Spike Jonze's 2009 adaptation of the beloved children's book "Where the Wild Things Are."
Synopsis:
Yearning for escape and adventure, a young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in as their king.

Episode 28 - Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009)

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Spike Jonze's documentary about the beloved childrens author Maurice Sendak. 
Synopsis:
A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could.

Episode 27 - Adaptation (2002)

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Spike Jonze's second film, 2002's "Adaptation".
Synopsis:
A lovelorn screenwriter becomes desperate as he tries and fails to adapt 'The Orchid Thief' by Susan Orlean for the screen.