Cinema On The Spectrum

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.

Episode 44: Soul (2020)

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Pete Docter's 2020 animated feature film, Soul.
Synopsis:
Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

Episode 43: Inside Out (2015)

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Pete Docter's emotional masterpiece "Inside Out".
Synopsis:
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.

Episode 42: Up (2009)

In this conversation, Reed and Michael delve into the Pixar film 'Up', exploring its themes, character dynamics, and emotional depth. They discuss the significance of Carl and Ellie's relationship, the role of Russell, and the impact of voice acting on the film's narrative. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of the film's themes in relation to childhood, loss, and rediscovery, while comparing it to other Pixar films.
Synopsis:
78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to South America in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway.