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Cinema Squares
Hello and welcome to the Cinema Squares Podcast! Join Tom and Alec every week as they watch and review some of the most highly-acclaimed movies of all time!
Join in on the fun and offer us your thoughts on the movies every week by contacting us at cinemasquarespod@gmail.com
Episodes
118 episodes
Episode 106 - Singin’ in the Rain
After that last film, the Squares needed a good pallet-cleanser. Modern musicals don’t feel much like this one. There have been many highly acclaimed musicals over the years, but are they as good as this iconic classic? Tune in and find out!
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Episode 105 - A Clockwork Orange
Join Tom and Alec this week as they review their third Stanley Kubrick film. This is probably one of the strangest films the Square’s have reviewed so far (and that is saying something). Is this movie better than 2001: A Space Odyssey? Is it be...
Episode 104 - Spider-Man (2002)
The time has come. Join The Squares this week as they finally get to one of Alec’s favorite movies from his childhood…Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man! Will Tom hate it? Will it be too cheesy? Is Tobey the best Spider-Man? Tune in this week to find out!
Episode 103 - Saving Private Ryan
Tune in this week as the Squares review one of the most highly acclaimed war films of all time! Many people have this as one of the best films of all time, but is it even one of Spielberg’s top 3 films? Tune in this week and find out!
Episode 102 - Goodfellas
Join Tom and Alec this week as they take a look at this highly acclaimed Martin Scorsese. This movie is currently #18 on IMDB’s Too 250 movie list. Is this truly that good? Tune in this week and find out!
Episode 101 - Yojimbo
The Squares are kicking of their next 100 Films with another Kurosawa film. Up to this point, Tom and Alec have been a little disappointed with the Kurosawa films. Will this be the same story, or will this one live up to the expectations? Tune ...
Episode 100 - Top 100 Film List
They did it! The Squares have reviewed 100 films and have their Top 100 List ready for everyone! Tune in this week for this celebratory episode and to see Tom and Alec’s lists!
Episode M10 - Mailbag #10
The Squares have reviewed 100 movies! Tune in to this mailbag episode for some fan mail before the 100th episode celebration!
Episode 99 - A Fistful of Dollars
Join Tom and Alec this week as they review their 100th movie! They thought it was only fitting to finish up another trilogy before the 100th episode celebration. How will this classic western trilogy compare to the other trilogies they have fin...
Episode 98 - Fight Club
Join Tom and Alec this week as they break the first rule of Fight Club. This is the second David Fincher film the Squares have reviewed. This film feels about as grungy as Se7en, but is it as good of a film? Tune in this week to find out!
Episode 97 - Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi
Tune in this week as the Squares finish up their review of the original Star Wars Trilogy! Before episode 100, they had to finish this one up! One of the most highly regarded trilogies of all time. Return doesn’t get as much praise as the first...
Episode 96-B - Smokey and the Bandit
Our second personal pick of the week! Tune in for this Burt Reynold’s classic. Tom and Alec address all the biggest questions about this film on this episode. Is this an iconic film? Does it hold up today? Is this a movie that is known to peopl...
Episode 96-A - Bruce Almighty
The Squares have two episodes for you all today. Two personal picks! The first one is this classic Jim Carrey comedy. This one doesn’t seem to be critics favorite based on the other reviews out there. Will the Squares agree? Is this an underrat...
Episode 95 - The Prince of Egypt
Join Tom and Alec this week for another adaptation of the Exodus story! This one doesn’t have Charleston, but does have quite the star-studded cast! Including the late Val Kilmer voicing Moses! Is this the definitive Exodus adaptation? Tu...
Episode 94 - The Ten Commandments
It’s time for another four hour movie folks! Join Tom and Alec this week as they review the 1956 classic, The Ten Commandments! How will this film stack up to Ben Hur and Lawrence of Arabia? Tune in this week to find out!
Episode 93 - Lawrence of Arabia
Join Tom and Alec this week as they review another 4 hour movie! Lawrence of Arabia and Ben Hur are both highly acclaimed, classic films, but they are very different films! Will the Squares think as highly of this one as they did Ben Hur? Tune ...
Episode 92 - Ben Hur
Join Tom and Alec this week as they review this Charlton Heston classic! Back in the day, this film won 11 Academy Awards. It is remembered for the incredible practical effects and wonderful storytelling. Do the practical effects hold up? Is it...
Episode 91 - KPop Demon Hunters
The Squares are back!! But not on our normal Monday release day. If you check the calendar, you’ll see that today is April 1st, and on this day, the Squares review a film they wouldn’t typically give the time of day. This year’s Apr...
Episode M9 - Mailbag #9
The Squares are 10 episodes away from 100 films reviewed! Tune in this week for a recap of the previous 10 films and some movie recommendations from the fans!Having done 90 film reviews at this point, the Squares have gotten some fun new...
Episode 90 - The Road Warrior
Join the Squares this week for a surprising personal pick from Tom! Here the squares take a look at this wild Australian classic and ask an important question. Is the Mad Max franchise one of the most underrated franchises out there? Tune in an...
Episode 89 - The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)
Tom and Alec enjoyed book so much, they wanted to review two versions of film adaptations! Tune in this week as they take a look at a recent French adaptation of the exciting story!
Episode 88 - The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
The squares received a recommendation to review this movie back in a previous mailbag episode. It took a little while to get to it, but Tom and Alec wanted to read the book first! They do that, and now they are ready to review the film and see ...
Episode 87 - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
It has been over 40 episodes since the squares reviewed Star Wars. It is about time they get to Empire! Many folks have this as the best Star Wars movie, and it is #15 on IMDB’s Top 250 List. Will the Squares agree with this praise? Tune in and...