Cinema On The Spectrum

Episode 54: There Will Be Blood (2007)

In this episode, Reed and Micheal do a deep dive into Paul Thomas Anderson's modern masterpiece"There Will Be Blood" based on the novel by Upton Sinclair. 
Synopsis:
A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.

Episode 53: Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's 2002 dark romantic comedy "Punch-Drunk Love".
Synopsis:
Socially frustrated Barry Egan calls a phone-sex line to curb his loneliness. Little does he know it will land him in deep trouble and will jeopardize his burgeoning romance with the mysterious Lena.

Episode 52: Magnolia (1999)

In this episode Reed and Micheal go further into the filmography of Paul Thomas Anderson with his 1999 film "Magnolia".
Synopsis:
An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.

Episode 51 - Boogie Nights (1997)

In this episode of "Cinema on the Spectrum," hosts Reed and Michael dive into the world of Paul Thomas Anderson's breakout hit "Boogie Nights." 
Synopsis:
An idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.

Episode 50 - Hard Eight (1996)

In this episode Reed and Micheal shift gears to focus on the works for Paul Thomas Anderson starting with his first film "Hard Eight".
Synopsis:
A stranger mentors a young, troubled Reno gambler.

Episode 49: Inside Out 2 (2024)

In this episode Reed and special guest, Jeff Stewart, discuss discuss the sequel to Inside Out.
Synopsis:
A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced.

Episode 48: Cars 2 (2011)

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's Cars 2, the follow-up to the 2006 Pixar film.
Synopsis:
Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Episode 47: Cars ( 2006)

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's wildly successful animated feature film, "Cars".
Synopsis:
On the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn't everything in life.

Episode 46 - Toy Story 2 (1999)

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's 1999 sequel "Toy Story 2".
 
Synopsis:
When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends set out on a rescue mission to save Woody before he becomes a museum toy property with his roundup gang Jessie, Prospector, and Bullseye.

Episode 45: The Fox and the Hound (1981)

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss the 1981 classic animated film "The Fox and the Hound". The hosts discuss its historical context, character dynamics, and the role of John Lasseter in its creation. 
Synopsis:
A fox named Tod and a hound named Copper vow to be best friends forever. But as Copper grows into a hunting dog, their unlikely friendship faces the ultimate test.