CineMcCue Podcast

CineMcCue

India & Ian McCue
Welcome to CineMcCue! Where we chat all things film & faith through our lens as storytellers and a creative married duo. Meet your host Ian McCue—filmmaker, actor, and writer with over 10 years in the industry—and India—photographer, entrepreneur and actress. Together, we discuss the art of filmmaking, and review what we’re watching all to discover what should go next in your cinema-queue. Need a visual? Stream the visual version of this podcast on our Youtube channel!P.S. We know you want more! One-off episodes will feature interviews with industry experts and artists and will give you a peek into our married shenanigans.P.P.S. Let's be besties. Follow our adventures on the gram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Christians Should Watch Barbie & Oppenheimer
Let's talk about women IN film! Two blockbusters premiered and had very unique ways of depicting women—and of course, there's controversy around both. What do you think about Barbie, Oppenheimer, and is it worth exploring alternative plots of both? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2023
55 min
Was "Barbie" Actually Good? Was "Oppenheimer" Overhyped? + Summer Updates - Kernel 1
mmmmk so Barbenheimer happened—but was it worth the hype? Did it save movie theaters? And why are Christian's so mad about both films? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 4, 2023
38 min
Peaky Blinders - Weird Name, Great Series?
Kernel 5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2023
12 min
The Book of Eli - Full Review! ft. Chad Austin Kerr
Spoiler alert!! Before listening, be sure to have listened to our kernel episode on The Book of Eli! Trust us, you'll want to watch this film. In this dystopian thriller, Eli (Denzel Washington) is on a mission that leads him through violence in the new, western world. How far will he go to defend what he holds close?If you have already seen this 2010 action-drama, this episode is for you!! Join us and our special guest, filmmaker, writer and actor Chad Austin Kerr (Chaustin Media) for our thoughts on the Book of Eli.—Wanna watch? Checkout our Youtube version of this podcast— @themccues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2023
51 min
The Book of Eli - Best Crossover Film Out There? ft. Chad Austin Kerr
You know you're in possession of the only thing that can save the world. But so does the enemy.In this dystopian thriller, Eli (Denzel Washington) is on a mission that leads him through violence in the new, western world. How far will he go to defend what he holds close?If you have not seen this 2010 action-drama, LISTEN UP! This episode is another kernel—a spoiler-free listen—to prerequisite our fuller episode on the same film. Join us and our special guest, filmmaker, writer and actor Chad Austin Kerr (Chaustin Media) for our thoughts on the Book of Eli.—Wanna watch? Checkout our Youtube version of this podcast— @themccues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2023
20 min
The Darkest Show You Must See: Ozark (All Seasons!)
What would you do to protect the ones you love? And did you really love them after all? In this award-winning four-season Netflix original, the Byrd family must strategically meet a Mexican drug cartel's intense demands, no matter what—or who—it costs. This slow-burn, high-stakes, drama-thriller is one of our personal favorite shows, and for good reason. In this episode we dive into the many Biblical themes seen in Ozark, our view on language in film, the power of subtle acting, and why we would place this series at the top of your (cinema)queue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2023
1 hr 3 min
Haven't Seen Ozark? Listen up.
When you and your family get roped into a Mexican drug cartel's intense demands, how far would you go to stay alive?This slow-burn, high-stakes, drama-thriller is one of our personal favorite shows, and for good reason. In this non-spoiler kernel episode, we cover our thoughts on the 4-season-long win of a show, our scores, and where we think you should place this series in your (cinema)queue.Seen it already? Perfect. A full-length episode diving deep into the world of Ozark is just around the corner. —Be our besties! India | https://www.instagram.com/indiajadephotoIan | https://www.instagram.com/ianqmccueDon't miss a thing! Subscribe to our channel and drop a comment on what you love (or didn't love) about Ozark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2023
20 min
What's Age Appropriate? Ginny & Georgia Breakdown
It's just another day in this small east coastal town, until the Millers pull in. With a distraught southern history and a past she just can't seem to shake, Georgia selfishly tries her best to protect and mother her two children. But as Ginny's curiosity—and physicality—matures, the people in her path become the background to her high school exploration. This viral coming-of-age-meets-mystery-drama series has some surprises hidden amongst it's promiscuity. While enjoyable, it has us asking: what's age appropriate anymore? —Tune into the video version on our Youtube: the McCues! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2023
18 min
Should Christians Watch Bridgerton?
The Netflix original that loves to boast of it's 14million-views, Bridgerton is the pop-cultural mishmash of a sensual period piece. For some addicted fans, they are hooked and the spin-offs have them just as engaged. But for others, the series' painfully thin plot and male-fantasy erotica was (ironically) the biggest turnoff. But what do you say? Should Christians (or anyone) watch Bridgerton? —Catch the video version of our podcast on Youtube—the McCues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2023
12 min
Worth It? Everything Everywhere All At Once
Abruptly entered into the wacky, multi-verse world where everything is everywhere all at the exact same time, Evelyn must navigate her alternate realities and pursue family unity through absurdities, action, and the thrill of a lifetime.While this Academy-Award winner generated all the buzz and broke Best Picture, Casting and Editing stereotypes, it urges the question: was it worth the hype?—Stream the podcast version of this content on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.P.S. Want to be besties? Follow our adventures:Ian | https://www.instagram.com/ianqmccue/India | https://www.instagram.com/indiajadephoto/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2023
53 min
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