House of Cinema

House of Cinema

Author: House of Cinema Language: English Episodes: 282
Step inside House of Cinema, where the conversation about movies is as varied and passionate as the people who love them. Host Joe Aragon, alongside Claira Curtis and Sydney Volpe, gathers every week to dive into the vast world of film. This isn't a lecture hall; it's a lively, accessible chat among friends who happen to know a lot about the subject. You'll hear them rank their favorite performances or genres, engage in freewheeling casual discussions about recent releases or classic eras, and even host interactive Q&A sessions and competitive movie drafts where they build hypothetical dream rosters of films. The tone is welcoming, designed to feel like you're pulling up a chair in a room where everyone is excited to talk about what they just watched. Whether you live for deep-cut director analysis or you just enjoy a good story on the big screen, this podcast has a place for you. The weekly format ensures there's always a new topic waiting, from blockbusters to hidden gems. For those who want even more, exclusive episodes are available through their Patreon. At its heart, House of Cinema is built on a simple, shared belief: a love for movies is the only ticket you need. The door is open, so come on in and join the discussion.
Episodes
Ep. 83- The State of Streaming & 5 Streaming Exclusives to Watch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:50
With the advent of streaming, our lives were changed forever. For good and maybe for bad as well. With the recent HBOMax news, Claira and I discuss the current state of streaming and what the future might hold. After, we…
Ep. 82- The 90s & Our 5 Favorite Movies of 1999 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:59
The 90s. The time of Nirvana, Seinfeld, and the Furby. But aside from all those fantastic things (yes even the Furby), it is a decade filled with some of cinema's most essential and exciting films. In this episode, I am…
Ep. 81- 2022 Animated Movies Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:19
It's well known that Claira and I are massive fans of the animation medium. It is also a well-known fact that Claira and I don't have lives. Between the two of us, we have seen 19 of 2022's animated movie releases. Crazy…
Ep. 80- Nope (2022) & the 5 Best Alien Invasion movies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:43
Nope has landed! Jordan Peele's third feature film, but does it live up to the hype? Claira and I discussed our initial *spoiler-free* reactions to the movie and where it lands in the Peele filmography. Then in the secon…
Ep. 79- July 2022 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:39
July was a busy month for movie releases, so I am once again joined by Sydney to recap the 12 new movies that we watched in July and let you know if we think it's worth your time to watch! In this episode we discussed: T…
Ep. 78- Studio Ghibli Hall of Fame Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:19
The second part of the epic journey! Claira and I finish up our discussion on the entire Studio Ghibli filmography and our quest to determine the 10 best Studio Ghibli films will come to a conclusion. In this episode we…
Ep. 77- Studio Ghibli Hall of Fame Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:23
It is finally here! After weeks of discussing it, Claira and I have finally embarked on what feels like an impossible quest. Instead of doing our usual top 5, Claira and I will be going through each Studio Ghibli film by…
Ep. 76- The 5 Best Movies of 2022 so far... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:10
We are officially halfway through 2022, which has been a roller coaster of a year in the world of film. While we have received some genre-defining movies, we also have had our fair share of not-so-great movies. In this e…
Ep. 75- Everything Everywhere All At Once & Top 5 A24 Movies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:51
After many months of teasing a discussion about arguably the best movie of the year, Claira and I are finally getting a chance to discuss the greatness that is Everything Everywhere All At Once. Why does it work? Where i…
Ep. 74- Top Gun: Maverick and the Top 5 Tom Cruise movies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:49
Top Gun: Maverick is here and let's just say, we are very excited to talk about it. I am joined by long-time friend and guest of the podcast, Nate Spencer, to discuss if Top Gun: Maverick lives up to expectations and wha…