The CineMatch Podcast

The CineMatch Podcast #44: It's a Wonderful Life Vs Miracle on 34th Street

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:49:27 GMT

To bring the festive period to an end, we're comparing two of the greatest Christmas movies of all-time.

Who will come out on top, George Bailey or Kris Kringle himself? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #43: Die Hard Vs Violent Night

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:52:20 GMT

Continuing our Christmas month, we have two unconventional, but great festive movies facing off in the form of Die Hard and Violent Night.

Two superb action movies starring Bruce Willis as John McClane and David Harbour as Santa Claus himself, but which hero will come out on top?! Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #42: Almost Christmas Vs The Family Stone

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:59:15 GMT

The Christmas time is upon us and Cal and Nathan are kicking the festive season off by comparing two family-oriented seasonal films, Almost Christmas and The Family Stone.

Spoiler alert, Nathan DESPISES one of these movies... Tune in to find out which!

The CineMatch Podcast #41: The Wizard of Oz vs Wicked

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:50:49 GMT

To celebrate the release of Wicked this week, Cal and Nathan are pitting the popular musical against the movie it was inspired from, The Wizard of Oz, to see which is ultimately the better film!

Which movie has better songs? Which cast shone more? How much did Ariana Grande's performance change Nathan's life? Tune it to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #40: Ranking Every Wallace & Gromit Movie

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:01:07 GMT

This week, we're turning our focus to claymation and ranking every Wallace & Gromit movie/special.

While Nathan grew up watching Wallace & Gromit, this week was Cal's introduction to the franchise and there's some very interesting opinions about each instalment and how they compare to each other. Check it out!

The CineMatch Podcast #39: The Best Movie Sequels Ever

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:25 GMT

This week the Category Carnage has returned and we're selecting the best movie sequels of all-time!

There are some pretty incredible films selected, so tune in to find out what we consider to be the best sequels ever!

The CineMatch Podcast #38: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: The Ring vs The Grudge

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:00:44 GMT

Happy Halloween one and all! To celebrate the season, we're back with another showdown and this week, we're looking at two iconic horror movies from the 2000s.

It's The Ring vs The Grudge! Check it out!

The CineMatch Podcast #36: Pulp Fiction vs Reservoir Dogs

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:13 GMT

This week we're back with our first CineMatch Showdown in seven months! It's two Quentin Tarantino classics, with Pulp Fiction taking on Reservoir Dogs.

They're considered two of his very best films, but which one is ultimately the best?

The CineMatch Podcast #35: WE'RE BACK! The Best Movies We Watched During the Break

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:00:27 GMT

The CineMatch Podcast has returned after seven long months! Find out what we've both been up to during the hiatus, including some pretty incredible and life-changing events.

Then, we share our five favourite movies that we watched for the first time during our break and there are some crackers!

CineMatch Podcast #34: Our Alternative Oscars Awards

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:04:41 GMT

The Oscars are finally here and so are the CineMatch Podcast's Alternative Oscars Awards!!

Whether it's Biggest Breakthrough Performance or Best Voice Acting Performance, we're handing out some corkers for the best performances in 2023, so check it out!

The CineMatch Podcast #33: When Harry Met Sally... Vs. Crazy, Stupid, Love

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:00:30 GMT

It's the final episode of our Valentines' month and we're bringing things to a close with two of the best romantic comedies of all time.

It's the quintessential rom-com When Harry Met Sally... taking on a modern classic in Crazy, Stupid, Love! Steve Carell vs Billy Crystal, Julianne Moore vs Meg Ryan, who will win?!

Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #32: Pretty Woman Vs. Notting Hill

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:00:44 GMT

Two classic Julia Roberts rom-coms go head-to-head this week as Pretty Woman faces off against Notting Hill.

Is Julia better as a famous actress or a hooker? Who's the more likeable love interest, Richard Gere or Hugh Grant? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #31: 10 Things I Hate About You Vs. She's All That

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:00:21 GMT

This week, we're continuing our romcom Valentine's month of February with a couple of 90s teen classics!

We've got incredible soundtracks, hilarious performances and Matthew Lillard showcasing some of the greatest dancing of all time, but which movie is ultimately better? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #30: The 40-Year-Old Virgin Vs. Knocked Up

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:00:31 GMT

We're back with the second episode of our romcom month and we've switched things up completely. This week, we're looking at two of the funniest, comedies of the 2000s, and doing The 40-year-old Virgin Vs. Knocked Up!

Two classics with plenty to discuss, so check it out!

The CineMatch Podcast #29: Sleepless in Seattle Vs. You've Got Mail

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:00:33 GMT

It's February which means we're kicking off our romantic comedy month with two classics.

Considered two of the most quintessential romcoms of all time, this week, we've got Sleepless in Seattle facing off with You've Got Mail! The two movies, both directed by Nora Ephron, also star Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, so it's only natural they went head-to-head here!

Will Nathan lose his mind talking about romantic comedies? Which version of couples blatantly cheating on their partners is the worst? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #28: Howl's Moving Castle Vs. Spirited Away

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:13:55 GMT

This week, we're talking anime! Two of the very best animes in fact, as Howl's Moving Castle faces off against Spirited Away.

Which of these Studio Ghibli movies is the best? Did Cal enjoy his first foray into the world of anime? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #27: Saving Private Ryan Vs. 1917

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:32:17 GMT

This week, things are taking a much more serious turn as we cover two incredible war movies. Saving Private Ryan is rightfully regarded as one of the greatest World War II movies of all time, while 1917 is a World War I movie that took the world by storm when it was released.

Which movie will come out on top, though? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #26: Category Carnage: The Best Movies from 2023

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:11:47 GMT

We're back with another Category Carnage this week and the batch of movies we're selecting from are the films released throughout 2023.

Some big movies are up for grabs, but who comes out with the better slate?! Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #25: The 10 Best Movies from 2023

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:35:31 GMT

Happy New Year one and all! To celebrate the fact that 2023 is now firmly behind us, we've decided to look back at the last 12 months of movies and rank the 10 best movies that came out in 2023.

How many movies will make both Cal and Nathan's list? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #24 10 Best Movies We Watched for the First Time in 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:07:27 GMT

With 2023 wrapping up, Cal and Nathan look at the 10 best movies they've watched for the first time in 2023.

They also reveal the actors, actresses, directors and movies they've watched the most over the last 12 months. Tune in to find out who makes the list!

The CineMatch Podcast #23: The Muppet Christmas Carol Vs. Scrooged

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 02:30:00 GMT

It's two of the very best adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story this week as The Muppet Christmas Carol takes on Scrooged!

Will Michael Caine and the Muppets come out on top? Or Bill Murray in all of his 1980s glory? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #22: Christmas Category Carnage

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:35:22 GMT

IT'S CHRIIIIIIISTMAAAAS!

Welcome to our very first Christmas special! This week we're bringing the Category Carnage back and diving into every Christmas movie ever to fill out our lists.

Who picks the best version of Santa Claus? Who has the best original song? Does Cal or Nathan come out with the greatest adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #21: Spider-Man Vs The Amazing Spider-Man Vs Spider-Man: Homecoming

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:39:40 GMT

With our very first threeway, we thought we'd bring on a special guest!

As Spider-Man (2002) takes on The Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Homecoming, we decided to recruit a third host for a special episode and who better than big Spider-Man fan, Josh Mason?!

Tune in to find out how our very first 'threeway' goes!

The CineMatch Podcast #20: Step Brothers Vs Blades of Glory

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 01:44:16 GMT

This week, two classic Will Ferrell movies go head to head as Step Brothers takes on Blades of Glory.

Which movie will come out on top?! Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #19: Hercules Vs Mulan

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:13:35 GMT

We're going to the House of Mouse this week as Nathan's favourite Disney movie, Hercules, takes on Cal's favourite, Mulan.

Which one of these two mythical, ancient tales will come out on top? And how heated will the debate over the best soundtrack get? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #18: Heat Vs The Town

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:25:18 GMT

Two of the greatest bank heist movies of all time collide this week as we cover Michael Mann's Heat and Ben Affleck's The Town.Which movie is ultimately better, though? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #17: Battle Royale - Ranking ever Scream movie

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:59:24 GMT

We couldn't get through Halloween without talking about one of our favourite movie franchises!This week, we're back with another Battle Royale, this time ranking all six of the Scream movies. Everyone has their favourites, but how does our definitive ranking shape up? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #16: An American Werewolf in London Vs. The Fly

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:14:13 GMT

Our Halloween Horror Month rolls on this week and we've done slashers and haunted house movies, so now it's time to do body horror! We're taking on An American Werewolf in London and The Fly, two classics from the 1980s. Which iconic transformation did we prefer? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #15: Insidious Vs. The Conjuring

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:22:24 GMT

Our Halloween Horror Month rolls on this week with two great modern classics. Insidious (2011) and The Conjuring (2013) are two great movies, both directed by James Wan and starring Patrick Wilson.Which is the better movie, though? Tune in and find out what we think!

The CineMatch Podcast #14: Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Vs. Friday the 13th: Part 3

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:41:34 GMT

This week we're in full Halloween mode as we look at two iconic 80s slashers... Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and Friday the 13th: Part 3!

The CineMatch Podcast #13: The Ultimate Battle Royale

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:12:27 GMT

To celebrate doing 10 episodes together, this week, we're doing another Battle Royale, but this time ranking some of the best movies we've covered so far. With a list filled with the likes of Back to the Future, Superman, Alien and Oppenheimer, what will come out on top? Watch to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #12: The Simpsons Movie Vs. South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:01:32 GMT

This week we're back with another CineMatch Showdown and we've got two incredible animated movies. These aren't for the children, though, as we're pitting The Simpsons Movie against South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. Two hilarious films, this episode is hilarious and one you're sure to enjoy!

The CineMatch Podcast #11: Category Carnage: Pixar Edition

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:14:47 GMT

This week we're back with another Category Carnage, this time picking from one of the most successful movie studios of all time. That's right, this week we're taking on the Pixar franchise and boy, are there some good movies to pick from! What will we both pick as the best Pixar villains or the greatest songs? Tune in to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #10: Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice Vs. Captain America: Civil War

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:16:59 GMT

We're back and we've reached double figures as episode 10 features another CineMatch Showdown. This week it's two of DC's biggest heroes against two of the MCU's mainstays as Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice takes on Captain America: Civil War!

The CineMatch Podcast #9: Battle Royale - Ranking every Harry Potter movie

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:37:03 GMT

This week, we're trying something different as we rank all eight Harry Potter movies in a Battle Royal type of fashion.Which movies will we agree or disagree on and where will they all rank? Listen to find out!

The CineMatch Podcast #8: The Fast and the Furious Vs. Point Break

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:34:50 GMT

We're back with another CineMatch Showdown this week as two of the cheesiest action movies of all-time go head-to-head. Point Break Vs. The Fast and the Furious felt like a perfect combination and we had a tonne of fun talking about possibly Vin Diesel's greatest-ever performance, Keanu Reeves' Johnny Utah and Paul Walker's importance to the Fast franchise.Which movie did we decide was ultimately the better film, though? Tune in and find out!

Category Carnage: DC Edition

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:28:10 GMT

Category Carnage is back and this time we're focusing on DC Comics movies!Instead of focusing on two different movies, we're looking at the history of movies based on DC Comics stories and picking our favourites in a series of different categories. Instead of being the judges, we'll be competing against each other to see who ends up with the best slate of movies... We hope you enjoy!

The CineMatch Podcast #6: Alien Vs. Predator

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:25:36 GMT

Two of the greatest aliens in movie history go toe-to-toe this week, for the third time as we debate and rate Ridley Scott's Alien (1979) and John McTiernan's Predator (1987).

The CineMatch Podcast #5: Category Carnage: MCU Edition

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:29:09 GMT

This week, we're switching up the formula on the podcast and taking a break from the regular programming with a new segment called Category Carnage! Instead of focusing on two different movies, we're looking at the Marvel Cinematic Universe and choosing from the MCU to pick our favourites in a series of different categories.Instead of being the judges, we'll be competing against each other to see who ends up with the best slate of movies... We hope you enjoy!

Barbie Vs. Oppenheimer

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:06:08 GMT

Barbenheimer is here so we had to get in on the action and compare the two movies that are currently taking the world by storm!This week, Cal and Nathan debate and rate both Barbie and Oppenheimer in a series of different categories to see which of the pair is ultimately a better movie.

Back to the Future Vs. Ghostbusters

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 23:38:49 GMT

This week's episode of The CineMatch Podcast is a big one as brand new co-host Nathan Hannah joins the show for the very first time. We also cover two of the most popular movies of all time as Back to the Future goes head-to-head with Ghostbusters!

The CineMatch Podcast #2: Shaun of the Dead Vs. Hot Fuzz

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:13 GMT

This week's episode of The CineMatch Podcast sees 2/3 of Edgar Wright's Cornetto Trilogy face off as Cal and a guest compare, debate and then rate Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.Tune in to find out which movie came out on top!

The CineMatch Podcast #1: The Dark Knight Vs. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:00:12 GMT

Welcome to the very first episode of The CineMatch Podcast! The debut episode sees The Dark Knight take on Captain America: The Winter Soldier in the first-ever CineMatch.Will Christopher Nolan's highly touted DC movie emerge victorious? Or will it be the MCU's homage to 70s espionage thrillers? There's only one way to find out, so tune in and listen to me, Cal and my special guest, Chris Simpson of the MMA Mindset Podcast as we deliberate and debate the two.

The CineMatch Podcast: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Halloween H20: 20 Years Later Vs Halloween (2018)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:56:57 GMT

Happy Halloween to all! It's a special day, so we decided to release a special episode looking at two movies from one of the most iconic slasher franchises of all time, Halloween. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later takes on Halloween (2018), but which movie is ultimately the best? Tune in to find out!