Cinema Seekers
Cinema Seekers
Connor Hayes and Freddy Cabello
A show where your hosts, Freddy and Connor, unpack the movie they just so happened to watch that week. Plot, score, acting, quotes, favorite scenes, nitpicks, and more! Movie requests are always welcome.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Welcome, fellow Cinema Seekers, to the greatest Nostalgia Fest of your life! We love this movie so much. Can you blame us? It struck all the right emotional chords and stands as a true love letter to the Spider-Man film franchise. All the while, it treated the established source material with the utmost respect. With great power (to wield a beloved character on screen), there must also come great responsibility (to not piss off all of the fans). Press Play! And please let us know what you think of this movie and of all the Spider-Man movies that we've reviewed. We would love to extend this conversation to you! You can easily send us a voice message by visiting our homepage and clicking the "Message" button at the top. The Spider-Man music that played during the Guest Questions Segment is very obviously NOT owned by us. It was however arranged by a true pro: Connor Hickling. You can check out Mr. Hickling's SoundCloud profile here. Stuff from this episode: Tobey, Andrew, and Tom Interview Outro Song: "Third Eyes" by Text Me Records Recorded on 2.19.2022
Mar 28, 2022
2 hr 12 min
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Far From Home? More like Far From A Perfect Sequel! Well at least that's how we felt about it... On this episode of Cinema Seekers, we discuss the second Tom Holland Spider-Man film. Did the superhero genre mix well with the family vacation style, or did it fall short? Is the movie rewatchable once you already know the twist? Did this movie give us clues to future MCU projects? All these questions and more get answered in this weeks episode! So turn on the episode and see what we think. What are you waiting for?! Stuff from this episode: CGI Nick Fury Conversation Outro Song: "Go Get 'Em Tiger" by The Whole Other Recorded on 1.15.2022
Feb 19, 2022
1 hr 37 min
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
If you thought you'd see awkward teen dancing in a coming-of-age, teen movie about Homecoming, you'd be wrong. Hello fellow seekers of Cinema! This time on Cinema Seekers we continue down our road to Spider-Man: No Way Home with Tom Holland’s first solo entry in the trilogy. We take a deep dive and have loads of fun doing it. Join us as we talk about the good, the bad, and the churros. So go ahead and ask that special girl out to Homecoming! And, ya know, enjoy the episode, too! Stuff from this episode: Car Scene Breakdown by Lessons from the Screenplay The Amazing Spider-Man Issue 33 Cover Outro Song: "Higher Kiss" by TrackTribe Recorded on 12.18.2021
Jan 17, 2022
1 hr 55 min
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Sony: *Sees Marvel's success at universe building* "It's my birthday. It's time for me to LIGHT my candles!" Let's cut to the chase. This movie is all over the place. It's tonally inconsistent, characters are shoved aside for large stretches of runtime, and the runtime is consumed by plot lines that no one even cares about. Who knew we could get both the saddest scene and the goofiest villain in the same Spider-Man movie? Yes, it's the worst Spider-Man movie. But it's not all bad! There are amazing visuals, a fantastic soundtrack, and some of the best 'Spider-Manning' ever put to screen! Tune in to hear more. And let us know your thoughts! Stuff from this episode: Ugly Face Prank The Amazing Spider-Man Comics - The Six Arms Saga Electro's Tooth Gap Repaired Outro Song: "Danger Snow" by Dan Henig Recorded on 11.24.2021
Dec 6, 2021
1 hr 50 min
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
***GUEST STAR*** Five years was definitely long enough for a reboot, right? Connor, Freddy, and special guest Sean discuss the debut of Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man. Awesome web-swinging, good chemistry, decent music, and bad villainy are just a few of the things the Cinema Seekers point out. Get ready to hear our thoughts on "Skater Punk" Parker. Press play to find out more. Stuff from this Episode: Totally not a "What If" - Peter Parker's Parents Agents of Shield Comic Peter's Birthday Gift from Dr. Strange Outro Song: "Easy Breezy" by Silent Partner Recorded on 11.13.2021
Nov 23, 2021
1 hr 38 min
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
"You'll get your episode when you fix these damn ratings!" Well, well, well. The Holy Trilogy comes to an end. Or so we think... Although I firmly believe this movie is not worthy of the spewing internet hate it receives, there are no doubt many issues here. This may well be the most divided we have ever been in our opinions on a movie. Press play to hear our thoughts. Then let us know who you agree with - Connor or Freddy? Stuff from this episode: Harry Faking Amnesia Idea on YouTube Spider-Man 3 HISHE Outro Song: "Get 'er Done" by Aaron Lieberman Recorded on 11.5.2021
Nov 9, 2021
2 hr 19 min
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
“Cinema Seekers’ 1 hour 29 minute guarantee is a promise, man!” Whoops, sorry we can't seem to keep that promise, fellow listeners. But for this trilogy? It’s worth it. Well, it seems we have never collectively liked a movie quite as much as we did this one. It’s clear that Sam Raimi is truly not afraid to make bold choices in his direction. And do they pay off? Oh, boy, yeah. The operatic score, the relatable characters, the masterful storytelling, the nostalgic cinematography, the above-and-beyond filmmaking - all ingredients of a true classic. How could any successive Spider-Man film ever exceed the extremely high bar set by Spider-Man 2? Thank you sincerely for pressing play. Please let us know what you think of this movie. Did it affect your childhood as much as it did ours? Stuff from this episode: Behind the Scenes of Doc Ock's Arms Outro Song: "White Smoke" by Endless Love Recorded on 10.1.2021
Oct 18, 2021
1 hr 44 min
Spider-Man (2002)
***GUEST GUEST STAR*** “Cinema Seekers, you SLIME! Who’s the reviewer who says DeHaan was a better Goblin than me!?” Literally none of us believe that, Mr. Dafoe, sir. Press play and see for yourself! “Oh. You know I’m something of a podcaster myself…” Well, guys, this is the start of our journey through the live action Spider-Man films, and we couldn’t be more excited. Sam Raimi is an absolute beast of a filmmaker here. The performances, the set/costume design, and MY GOD that score! If you like to trash on these movies, then you don’t trust anyone, that’s your problem (your barber doesn’t count). Thanks for listening! Go follow Keon on Instagram, @keon_motakhaveri, and support his upcoming movies! Outro Song: "Sonic Pogo" by Vans in Japan Recorded on 9.11.2021
Oct 4, 2021
1 hr 58 min
Marvel Disney+ Shows (2021)
Part 1? Maybe. As more of the Marvel shows come out, we’ll see if you actually want us to review them or not. Featuring WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki. From witches and the wonders they bring, to new world politics after the mad Titan, with a little timeline controlling, we talk about it all. Join Connor and Freddy as they discuss the three live action Disney+ shows and all their glory. Did they like the shows? Are they worth the watch? Listen and find out! Outro Song: "Time to Go" by Max Surla Recorded on 8.27.2021
Sep 8, 2021
1 hr 45 min
Black Widow (2021)
It's the long awaited classic which should have come out in 2020, but even more so should have come out in 2017 (i.e. after Civil War). It's the solo outing fans have been asking of Marvel for years, and they've finally listened (even though it's kind of too late). It's Black Widow! Although this film most certainly does not belong in MCU Phase 4, it was still a fun time. Scar Jo has never failed to deliver in this role, so how could she now? But arguably even more fun are the new cast-members who exude on-screen chemistry with the MCU veteran. I never knew I wanted to see fat, Russian Captain America. Thank you all for listening - it truly means a lot. Let us know what you think of the shortened episode structure! And check out this video about Taskmaster we referenced during the episode. Outro Song: "East" by Silent Partner Recorded on 7.24.2021
Aug 9, 2021
1 hr 31 min
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