Cinema On The Spectrum

Deep dives into cinema from the perspective of two neurodivergent friends.

Episodes

Nov 6, 2025

48 min

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's second collaboration with Daniel Day-Lewis, Phantom Thread.
Synopsis:
Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.

Oct 29, 2025

16 min

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's venture into documentary filmmaking with the 2015 film "Junun".
Synopsis:
"Musician Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead) travels to Rajasthan, where he performs with a multitude of Indian musicians."

Oct 22, 2025

1hr 9 min

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss PTA's adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's "unadaptable" novel "Inherent Vice".
Synopsis:
In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.

Oct 16, 2025

1hr 11 sec

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's 2012 period piece "The Master".
Synopsis:
A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by a cult and its charismatic leader.

Oct 6, 2025

1hr 11 min

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.

Sep 29, 2025

46 min

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.

Sep 19, 2025

1hr 4 min

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.

Sep 12, 2025

54 min

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.

Sep 5, 2025

38 min

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.

Aug 29, 2025

40 min

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.

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