CineNation

"Time of your life, huh, kid?" For Episode 394, Brandon and Thomas continue CineNation's series on Sex Comedies with RISKY BUSINESS. Listen as they discuss Paul Brickman's time writing the script, how many future A-list stars auditioned for the role, how Tom Cruise landed the role, who had an affair on the set of the film, how Brickman and Cruise came up with the idea for the Bob Seger, why Sean Penn found himself on the set for several weeks, the fights during post-production regarding the ending, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Scream 4, Supernatural, and More (00:00:10) Recap of the Sex Comedy Genre (00:08:41) Intro to Risky Business (00:15:59) How Risky Business Got to Production (00:23:29) Favorite Scenes (00:46:56) On Set Life - (01:27:05) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:37:50) What Worked and What Didn't (01:44:04) Film Facts (01:46:03) Awards (01:47:20) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:26) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:57:17) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Anyone can have sex." For Episode 393, David and Brandon start off CineNation's Sex Comedy series with one of the quintessential high school movies of the 1980s, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. Listen as they discuss Cameron Crowe going undercover at a high school, which director was originally up for the film, the massive casting sessions for the film, Sean Penn's wild method acting techniques on-set, how Amy Heckerling made changes to Crowe's original story, the process of getting the popular music for the film, why Universal executives were so against the project, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Neon and A24 (00:00:10) Intro to the Sex Comedy Genre (00:06:45) Intro to Fast Times at the Ridgemont High (00:13:34) How Fast Times at the Ridgemont High Got to Production (00:24:23) Favorite Scenes (00:51:14) On Set Life - (01:27:52) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:35:46) What Worked and What Didn't (01:46:55) Film Facts (01:51:41) Awards (01:54:23) Final Questions on the Movie (02:00:37) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:05:14) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"I just don't know what I'm supposed to be." For Episode 392, Thomas and Brandon conclude CineNation's main series on Brief Encounters with Sofia Coppola's LOST IN TRANSLATION. Listen as they discuss Coppola's run-and-gun style approach to filming in Tokyo, what inspired her to make the movie, how Bill Murray got involved in the project, the difficulties of making an independent film, how the movie came a surprise hit, and more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Recent Passings - (00:00:10) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:12:51) Intro to Lost in Translation (00:17:21) How Lost in Translation Got to Production (00:27:44) Favorite Scenes (00:45:06) On Set Life - (01:23:34) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:28:13) What Worked and What Didn't (01:32:23) Film Facts (01:41:32) Awards (01:44:59) Final Questions on the Movie (01:49:20) Final Questions on the Genre (01:54:00) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:37) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"This can't last. This misery can't last." For Episode 391, Brandon and Thomas are joined by the incredibly talented film editor and former CineNation regular, Anna Catley. With Anna being a massive fan of BRIEF ENCOUNTER, she decided to join them in discussing one of David Lean and Noel Coward's best films for CineNation's Brief Encounter series. Listen as they discuss Coward's early life in theater, why the casting was so unique for the film, how World War II had an impact on the film's production, the struggles of filming in the countryside, why it was such a big hit in the United States, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - The Muppets (00:00:10) Introducing Anna Catley (00:06:30) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:09:30) Intro to Brief Encounter (00:14:34) How Brief Encounter Got to Production (00:24:13) Favorite Scenes (00:37:28) On Set Life - (01:13:53) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:19) What Worked and What Didn't (01:27:50) Film Facts (01:40:05) Awards (01:43:11) Final Questions on the Movie (01:48:41) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:54:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"It means there must have been something between them in their past lives." For Episode 390, Brandon and David continue CineNation's series on Brief Encounters with Celine Song's PAST LIVES. Listen to find out more about how COVID-19 impacted the film, Song's earlier theatre career, producer mishaps, Song's unique directing style with her actors, how the crew pulled off the film's emotional finale, why the film is becoming one of the gems of 2023, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get a 15% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Continue to Catch Up on 2025 (00:00:10) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:013:09) Intro to Past Lives (00:21:11) How Past Lives Got to Production (00:28:29) Favorite Scenes (00:40:17) On Set Life - (01:15:39) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:21:55) What Worked and What Didn't (01:26:24) Film Facts (01:33:51) Awards (01:34:19) Final Questions on the Movie (01:37:48) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:43:24) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast