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Cinemasters: The 16 Best Movies of 2019

Welcome back to another Feature Presentation of the Cinemasters of the Universe, ya filthy animal. And Happy New Year, too! No we aren’t trying to debase our core followers. It’s simply a fun little homage to Home Alone 2 that works perfectly for our YEAR IN REVIEW episode. This is a most excellent episode to tune into if you’ve been watching/listening since day one or are a brand new ticket holder. On this installment each of our Cinemasters, Ron and Adam, will be going through their top 10 films of 2019. This past year was a fantastic one for films. There were box office records broken and great little films that surprised theater goers all over the place. We’ve seen some phenomenal ensemble films that culminated gigantic franchises and one off films that tore at our heartstrings. I can assure you that in whittling down a decisive top 10 there were many difficult decisions for our cinematic compatriots.

We should probably let you know that there could definitely be a spoiler or two as our Cinemasters run through the films. Some of the plot lines are guarded for the sake of both Ron and Adam in the event they’ve not seen one of the films discussed, but there are many which are discussed in some detail that if you’ve not seen the films yet, you may want to proceed with caution. It’s never our desire to ruin the movie going experience for anyone who enjoys the podcast but we’d rather be courteous in giving you a heads up that listeners tread carefully. If you think you can handle it either way, we promise we’ll do our best to make it worth your while. These fellas aim to please and entertain.

So pull up a chair and get comfy as this episode may go a little longer than your typical fare. But it’s definitely worth your while. Ron and Adam will run down their lists and give you all sorts of insights and trivia, laughs and tears, and maybe a few movies to add to your list of things to watch this January. There’s going to be plenty of horsing around to hopefully keep your spirits high but also some very heartfelt moments that give you  a little window into what makes these Cinemasters tick. So if you think you’re game to find out what these two fellas think are the best of the best that the last year of the 2010’s had to offer then grab your popcorn and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and tune in for this episode of THE CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!

Cinemasters: Trivia Junket (2019 Edition)

Hey there Cinemaster fans! It’s time for another tasty bite with Ron and Adam. After the implied success of slicing off a piece of your normal Cinemasters episode and keeping our loyal fans appeased on a more regular basis, we are back for another in between with a very special Trivia Junket. This time around the fellas tackle 2019 in review. You might just find when their next official episode drops that this is a very fitting topic to go in tandem with that. Each of the Cinemasters has come up with a 10 question roster for the other with something tying it to the year in review. With Adam’s victory in the first installment upset by Ron’s seizing of the trophy on their second outing with this segment, this third contest will prove to be a very compelling. You’ll have to be sure to tune in to this special episode to play along and see who comes out the victor on CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!

Cinemasters: 'The Rise of Skywalker' SPOILER Review

A little while ago in a galaxy relatively nearby a Star Wars film was released in theaters. That means the Cinemasters were there to experience The Rise of Skywalker in all its J.J. Abrams glory. Being the 9^th and final film in the established Star Wars franchise it seemed to be a bit of a big deal as the theaters were quite full of patrons. But that didn’t stop Ron and Adam from sitting through the film in its entirety and enjoying a good many bits of it. Coincidentally, our newest Cinemaster, 4K Jay, was also on scene with Ron to partake in the film and since we had such a wonderful time with the Star Wars Mad Libs we did last time we brought him along again for a conversation on Star Wars: An Anthology.

I should give you a fair heads up that our conversation regarding the film is quite frank regarding plot points in the story and therefore should be regarded as “Spoiler Filled”. While this may be a bit of a misnomer in the sense that it is not filled ONLY with spoilers, it’s a fairly standard way of putting things in this particular venue. If you don’t mind spoilers, have seen the film or are just watching because you love Ron and Adam as much as you do, you’ll be sure to enjoy this episode quite a bit. If you’d like to wait until after you’ve seen the film to watch or listen to the podcast we do also understand that and hold no ill will.

So buckle up Star Wars fans as we walk you through not only the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise but we talk all things Skywalker from the first movie to the last and everything in between. We even have a fancy computer program that takes each of our rankings of the Star Wars films and creates a master list of how we feel the films weigh in. We also have some very interesting thoughts from Nick Wright on the Bitgeek podcast who was unable to join us in person but sent both his perception of the movie and his force ghost to watch over us. So you are getting DOUBLE the normal amount of commentary as usual! But in order to get all this Star Wars goodness you’ll have to tune in to this episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!

Cinemasters: Movie Mad Libs 'Star Wars'

Calling all Star Wars fans! Calling All Star Wars fans! We are looking for all our film friends who aren’t (or are maybe only a little) butt-hurt about the Star Wars film franchise to enjoy a brand new tasty piece from the Cinemasters of the Universe! We have an extra special treat in the form of a 4th Cinemaster being sworn in on this very special Coming Attraction: Star Wars Mad Libs!

4K Jay joins Ron and Adam to play a fun little game while we talk some Star Wars. This morsel should tide your podcast appetite over until the Feature Presentation of their review of “The Rise of Skywalker” and general Star Wars discussion comes out later this month. This time we are all about some good old fashioned sophomoric fun. Ron got his hands on some Star Wars themed Mad Libs and our 3 Star Wars Stooges will conjure up some of the most immature parts of speech their Jedi minds can come up with.

We would like to apologize in advance to George Lucas as we hold nothing sacred in this episode sure to make even the Emperor blush a little. And trust us, it’s genuinely hard to tell with that gross Palpatine skin these days. So hop in a falcon, hijack a Thai fighter or ride piggyback on a Wookie because it’s nothing but fun time Star Wars laughs in this interim episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!

A Tribute to Ghostbusters

When there's something strange in the neighborhood who you gonna call? You probably think it's the Ghostbusters, don't you? Technically you'd be right. But there is an alternative that is a bit more accessible to you, the general public, that we think you'll want to take advantage of and it's the first ever Crossover Episode of the BitGeek Podcast and the Cinemasters of the Universe!

I should warn you that if you are actually experiencing some sort of full floating vapor or have a chubby little green ghost eating up all your hot dogs, we might not be totally capable of dispensing with your bothersome spirits. However, what we lack in proton related firepower, we more than make up for in charm and wit. In this special crossover episode we unite Ron and Nick of the BitGeek Podcast with Ron and Adam of the Cinemasters podcast. What seems like it would be a panel of 4 with 2 Rons in the mix is actually just three guys and only one of them is Ron. He does have the charm and wit of 2 full Rons, though.

So tune in to this very special conversation about all things Ghostbusters. We'll cover the old movies, the cartoons, the games and gear of the Ghost busting universe. Oh and we might just speculate wildly at what all three of us hope will be a magnificent new iteration into the franchise coming next summer. If you've been a fan for 35 years or you've never seen the flicks, we will do our best to entertain you with our shared love of all things Zeddemore, Spengler, Stanz and of course, Venkman in this very special installment of TWO PODCASTS YOU LOVE!

Cinemasters: 10 Movies Coming Soon (January, February and March 2020) to Watch

Buckle up Cinemaster fans, this is your very first episode of JUST the Feature Presentation. Hopefully you enjoyed getting a smaller tasty bite of Ron and Adam with the least installment where the guys covered their Rad Dad Christmas picks. This time around will be filled with action and adventure, comedy and drama, and a little bit of the unexpected.

With December coming to a close we have a lot to look forward to in 2020. Not only will there be plenty of optometrist puns but I can only imagine the Barbara Walters, Hugh Downs and John Stossel references will run aplenty in the impending year. But one thing we can definitely count on like clockwork is that Hollywood will continue churning out films we want to see. Thankfully the Cinemasters are always here for us to let us know what they are looking forward to the most in the next 3 months.

So tune in and hold on for a riveting assortment of films that will be hitting the big screen in January, February and March of 2020. But there is a bit of a twist with these upcoming films. Ron and Adam try their hands at predicting Domestic Box Office performance in addition to selecting some high quality films in the first quarter of the new year. In January both of the fellas take a bit of a gamble on who they think the front runners will be. Adam makes a big, bold prediction in February and we find that March may be a bit sparse at this time. But to find out exactly what our Blockbuster Buddies have in store for you, you'll have to tune in to this episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!

Cinemasters: Rad Dads (Ernest Saves Christmas/Santa Claus: The Movie)

Deep within the recesses of the core of creation, long before time and space became a twinkle in the eye of the cosmos, there existed a force so pure that no one being could truly harness its brilliance. To prevent this power from finding its way to the fiendish grip found within the dark hearts of men, the elders of the universe split this core into two pieces and sent them to the corners of existence, only to be summoned when the time was appointed for the union to be restored. Eons passed. Life ebbed and flowed throughout the galaxy. Civilizations came and went. None were worthy, that is until the Radical and the Dadical collided together in a sheer tyranny of will and two men were revealed to be the vessels by which this ancient power should be imbued. They were the Cinemasters.

Though set on different paths, these two mere mortals were thrust into the world with no knowledge of what weighty tasks lay before them. Life unfolded in the chaotic exuberance of humanness as these two amassed a filmography unlike that of their peers. From Schwarzenegger to Scorsese, the voraciousness of their videographical appetites were unquenchable. Consuming an endless array of films, the Cinemasters began to fulfill their destiny, unbeknownst to them. Eventually these two men were bestowed progeny and the prophecy's fruition drew nearer and nearer. And finally when all of mankind was reduced to a single Blockbuster Video, our two fateful heroes paths became woven together in a glorious tapestry. In this holy union betwixt these embattled compatriots a goodness the world had never seen before was birthed...Rad Dads.

In this episode, Ron and Adam have chosen Christmas Classics that are a little off the beaten path. As the typical holiday procession of movies gets passed around and the standard fare become almost a blur on TV screens across the land, our Cinemasters have hand picked two yuletide gems to reveal a subtler approach to the season that only the 1980's could afford. Ron selected "Ernest Saves Christmas: to share with his children and Adam picked the Dudley Moore December delicacy that is "Santa Claus: The Movie". Thus far our Cinemasters have maintained an untarnished reputation as Rad Dads. Will they keep the streak alive or meet an untimely demise. You'll have to find out in this all new mini-sode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!

Cinemasters: 10 Great Movies Released Around Thanksgiving Holiday

Happy Turkey Day movie fans from your favorite (and only) Cinemasters of the Universe! This is episode 19 in our series of 10 billion focused primarily on movies. This time around we’re kicking things off with a good old fashioned family edition of “Who Played It Better?” where Ron was charged with recasting the pseudo-sequel to the Goonies: All Growed Up edition and Adam had to take on The Shining. Both of our film fanatics pulled out all the stops and created two very intriguing new casts.

Next we have a quick little special features on this Thanksgiving DVD (Standard Definition) where the boys give us a quick rundown of some classic Thanksgiving themed movies. Once Halloween hits the old dusty trail, everyone is happy to jump straight into Christmas mode and fire up the Griswold’s on the DVD player (Standard Definition). But there’s a handful of great Thanksgiving movies that get overlooked in this process. The fellas are gonna make sure you press pause on Elf real quick to divert your attention to some Turkey Day classics.

Now on to the Feature Presentation. Ron and Adam both give us five of their favorite flicks that were huge at the box office over Thanksgiving weekends of the past. Once everyone fills their bellies with turkey, rolls and Sweet Potato Casserole (the Michael Jordan of Thanksgiving), a tradition for many over the long holiday weekend is to take in a film. Our boys countdown 10 favorites that may bring back some nostalgia from the ghost of your own thanksgivings past.

Finally we’re rounding out the podcast with a set up for the next episode. In this episode we’re facing forward into December with a Rad Dads on the horizon. Will their picks be Christmasy? Will their selections have a twinge of holiday goodness? Or will they be simply another wonderful classic film from Childhood that they’re ready to share with their kids? There’s only one way to find out and that’s to watch this episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!

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Cinemasters: Spoiler Review 'Doctor Sleep'

Gather round children as we interrupt your regularly scheduled internetting for a special broadcast. The Cinemasters have gone to see another recent release and are here to give you their take on it. Much like their previous stand-alone episode reviewing “The Joker”, our heroes have taken to the theater once again to give you a fresh look at a new film. This time the boys went to see the much anticipated sequel to the 1980 Stanley Kubrick/Stephen King masterpiece “The Shining” known as “Doctor Sleep”. Its 2 and a half hours of Ewan McGregor goodness filled with chills and thrills. But buyer beware, this review is riddled with spoilers of every kind. If you’re curious to see if this one is worth your time and don’t mind a little bit of a peek behind the curtain before you see it, feel free to tune into this very special installment of “THE CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!”

Cinemasters: 20 Scenes from Movies that Freaked Us Out

Welcome back film fans for another spooky installment of “Cinemaster of the Universe”! This episode is number 18 which means we are fully legal and can totally vote in a sanctioned democratic election, amongst other things. If we were a James Bond film we’d be “Tomorrow Never Dies”, the sassy follow up to Pierce Brosnan’s initial outing as 007. In this episode we’re going to kick things off in the coming attractions with our follow up on “WHAAAAT?? You’ve Never Seen ______?” with Adam’s creepy pick “The Strangers” featuring Scott Speedman and Liv Tyler as well as Ron’s scary sequel “Psycho II” featuring a reprisal of Norman Bates by Anthony Perkins as well as young Dennis Franz and the ever vibrant Robert Loggia. Will these films scare the pants off our Cinemasters? Hopefully not as charges will likely be filed after last time’s stern warning. But you’ll have to tune in to see how things play out.

Next on to our Feature Presentation. This time the boys are bucking convention a bit and giving you menacing morsels of the scariest scenes in Cinematic History. Now all these scenes are strictly from horror films but all 20, that’s right 20, scenes are sure to give you all manner of nightmares. Have you been left hiding under the blankets with the lights on by any of these terrifying snip-its? Have you stayed awake all night fearing that you’ll be casually pursued through the woods by a madman as you repeatedly trip over literally nothing while probably soiling yourself? Do you know about the benefits of investing in gold? Well you’ll definitely want to ensure you stay tuned as our Cinemasters break down the most chilling moments in film.

Finally, we get to the post credits scene to see what our Fearless Film Fanatics will be up to on the next thrilling endeavor. The boys will be taking each other to task again on recasting some iconic roles with another round of “Who Played it Better?” This time there may be a bit of an M. Night Shamalamadingdong twist you won’t see coming so you’ll have to be sure and tune in to this exciting episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!