Cinema Spectator

An ECFS Productions Original Podcast: Cinema Spectator is a film history podcast that takes away the pretense that usually comes along with learning about film. Each week, we tackle a "classic" of film history but do these films actually hold up for a modern audience? Can they entertain someone who grew up on Spider-Man reboots and Jim Carrey movies, or will they forever be relics of a bygone era?

Sinners (2025)
May 13, 2025 – 01:42:18
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) and Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
May 6, 2025 – 01:42:56
Mission: Impossible III (2006) and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
Apr 29, 2025 – 01:46:56
Bonus Episode: Twin Peaks S1 (1990) and Warfare (2025)
Apr 25, 2025 – 01:21:50
Mission: Impossible (1996) and Mission: Impossible II (2000)
Apr 22, 2025 – 01:30:15
The Straight Story (1999)
Apr 15, 2025 – 01:44:24
Lost Highway (1997)
Apr 8, 2025 – 01:11:45
Blue Velvet (1986)
Apr 1, 2025 – 01:53:46
SPECIAL: Brett Ryan Bonowicz discussing the modern theater-going experience
Mar 28, 2025 – 01:35:06
Dune (1984)
Mar 18, 2025 – 01:33:33
Mickey 17 (2025)
Mar 11, 2025 – 01:16:18
The Elephant Man (1980)
Mar 4, 2025 – 01:08:02
Our Favorite Movies from 2024
Feb 25, 2025 – 01:49:12
Hard Truths (2024)
Feb 18, 2025 – 01:08:22
Breaking Bad: When TV becomes Cinema
Feb 11, 2025 – 01:41:26
Emilia Pérez (2024)
Feb 4, 2025 – 01:21:57
Nosferatu (2024)
Jan 28, 2025 – 57:19
A Different Man (2024)
Jan 21, 2025 – 01:23:29
Flow (2024)
Jan 13, 2025 – 01:53:47
2024 in Review
Dec 24, 2024 – 01:40:58
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Dec 17, 2024 – 01:26:42
My Darling Clementine (1946)
Dec 10, 2024 – 01:27:21
The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
Dec 3, 2024 – 01:30:54
Ford v Ferrari (2019)
Nov 26, 2024 – 01:53:58
Friday Night Lights (2004)
Nov 19, 2024 – 01:32:20
Warrior (2011)
Nov 12, 2024 – 01:49:23
Moneyball (2011)
Nov 5, 2024 – 01:47:53
The Babadook (2014)
Oct 29, 2024 – 01:22:09
The Fly (1986)
Oct 22, 2024 – 01:35:57
The Witch (2015)
Oct 14, 2024 – 01:32:27
Megalopolis (2024)
Oct 8, 2024 – 02:28:34
Signs (2002)
Oct 1, 2024 – 01:35:52
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Sep 24, 2024 – 01:48:55
The Hill (1965)
Sep 17, 2024 – 01:07:15
Fail Safe (1964)
Sep 10, 2024 – 01:37:24
12 Angry Men (1957)
Sep 3, 2024 – 01:31:24
Ready Player One (2018)
Aug 27, 2024 – 02:15:17
Munich (2005)
Aug 20, 2024 – 01:29:25
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Aug 13, 2024 – 02:05:04
Minority Report (2002)
Aug 6, 2024 – 01:59:58
Schindler's List (1993)
Jul 30, 2024 – 01:51:26
Jurassic Park (1993) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Jul 23, 2024 – 01:35:22
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Jul 15, 2024 – 02:07:18
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Jul 2, 2024 – 01:23:35
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
Jun 24, 2024 – 01:38:07
Mad: Max Fury Road (2015)
Jun 18, 2024 – 01:59:32
Hit Man (2024)
Jun 10, 2024 – 01:58:48
Happy Feet (2006)
Jun 4, 2024 – 01:19:00
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
May 28, 2024 – 02:22:55
Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
May 20, 2024 – 01:42:56

Recent Reviews

Jesek

Diving Deep Into Film Canon

If you are trying to get into a more artistic experience in film, this is a great place to start. You can check out films from the perspective of an expert and a casual viewer.
STARWARS NERRRRRRD

Kool sho

It’s fun to hear the differences in reactions between an expert and a casual movie watcher. Also very good to have on while doing light studying
ParkerYoo

It's actually a five star rating

I only put 4 so it doesn't seem like Isaac and Cameron used bots. Great premise and dynamic for a podcast, and each episode is fun and unique!
Dannykeith227

Great podcast

I wish I would have stumbled upon this podcast sooner. Isaac is the most entertaining person I’ve ever listened to and always is the highlight of my day when I get to listen to the podcast. If I could listen to one podcast for the rest of my life it would be Cinema Spectator because I gain so much knowledge about these classic films from a regular viewer’s perspective. It has opened my eyes to the art of cinema and film and allows me to have a deeper appreciation for movies.
Roxi51551

Enjoyable and Educational

A duo that plays off each other's dynamic personalities, great job to Cameron and Isaac! Each episode is packed with genuine and informative takes. Would recommend to anyone interested in exploring themes, crew, and flicks of the cinematic world!
S Mary C

Amazing!!

Love the enthusiasm and the way Isaac and Cameron analyze old films in ways I would never think about
Los Gatos Fat Cat

Incredible!

Isaac and Cameron absolutely killed this. Awesome job guys.
PudgeGolfer

Killer content

I have always lacked in “important” movie knowledge. Definitely relate to Isaac in all of this. Ready to have my mind expanded!
momathan115

Entertaining!

Interesting concept and all the classic film insight that I never knew I needed!
Keysemily

THESE GUYS DID IT AGAIN

Isaac and Cameron have such good chemistry on all their podcast episodes. Excited to see where they go with this new route. I loved their ECFS podcast and this is just as great. Check them out!
LIGHTSLIGHTSLIGHTS

Professionals

I personally know them from their previous podcast, Everything Comes From Something, which I loved. This is equally brilliant and fun.
Julessongmusic

Awesome!!

Absolutely love the dynamic of Isaac and Camerons conversations! I can’t wait for more episodes!