Cynical Cinephiles
Cynical Cinephiles
Caleb Jones and Caitlin Sullivan
One pretentious cinephile. One TikTok-addicted consumer. Quite a bit of cynicism.
"Marcel the Shell" Healed Our Inner Child
A24 reigns supreme!! What does this film do to blend stop motion animation in with live action footage in such a seamless way? How does A24's arthouse approach to filmmaking flourish in this kid-friendly, PG environment? Will Caleb and Caitlin ever be able to actually stay on topic for once in their lives? (lol no) Let's find out!
Apr 26, 2023
52 min
"Evil Dead" INVENTED Camp
Groovy! How does the portrayal of Ash lean into the male gaze? Is it better to skip straight to "Evil Dead 2" instead of watching the first "Evil Dead" film? Was it a bad parenting call to let Caitlin watch these movies at such a young age? Let's find out!
Apr 5, 2023
47 min
"Glass Onion" Has Many Layers
WE'RE SICK IN THIS ONE Is the simplicity of Glass Onion's twist lazy or genius? Is Benoit Blanc the greatest film detective of all time? Will Caitlin and Caleb actually manage to form a single coherent thought today? Let's find out!
Mar 22, 2023
1 hr 5 min
"Knives Out" Subverts Expectations
Oh boy, let's get into some Rian Johnson! Does Knives Out truly subvert those infamous expectations? How does this movie portray the hypocrisy that lies in nepotism? Has anyone ever looked as good in a cable-knit sweater as Chris Evans? Let's find out!
Mar 8, 2023
59 min
Is "Little Shop of Horrors" the Greatest Musical Ever?
DON'T FEED THE PLANTS!!! Does the theatrical release of Little Shop ruin the story's intended thesis? Is Audrey's character anti-feminist? Will Caitlin ever stop making people watch this movie with her? Let's find out!
Feb 15, 2023
1 hr 7 min
"Pride and Prejudice" is a Socioeconomic Nightmare
The OG romance!! Is Mr. Darcy the pinnacle of romantic love interests or just a boring, bland plank of wood? How do economic classes shape our perception of love? Will Caleb ever actually give Jane Austen a chance? Let's find out!
Feb 1, 2023
1 hr 9 min
Is "Kizumonogatari" the Modern Dracula?
Ew, this one's about anime. How does the seduction of vampires transition across centuries of lore and fiction? Do the actions of Araragi as the protagonist change who the story's true villain is? Will Caitlin ever get over her bias about anime? Let's find out!
Jan 18, 2023
1 hr 26 min
Bo Burnham's "Eighth Grade" is Cringe Therapy
Welcome to the best cringe of your life! Does "Eighth Grade" accurately represent the life of an 8th grade girl, despite being written by a man? Will reliving our past ever not leave us with a sense of dread? Will Caitlin and Caleb ever agree this wholeheartedly again? Let's find out!
Jan 4, 2023
1 hr 8 min
"Falling For Christmas" Kills Caleb's Holiday Spirit
Ho, ho, ho! Get it? Because Santa. Does "Falling For Christmas" properly follow the Hallmark Christmas movie format? Is Lindsey Lohan's return to acting as spectacular as we'd hoped? Will Caleb and Caitlin's friendship ever be salvageable after this? Let's find out!
Dec 21, 2022
54 min
"The Wonder" is Certainly... A Wonder
This one's straight-up wonderful. Does "The Wonder" do justice to the book it was adapted from? Will Florence Pugh ever know how much Caitlin loves her? Will Caitlin and Caleb ever actually explore their religious trauma? Let's find out!
Dec 8, 2022
1 hr 13 min
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