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Cinema D‘Amore
A podcast consisting of casual conversations amongst cinephiles. We choose a multi-week theme, and then members of our podcast select films within that theme to discuss.
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Episodes
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
In this episode of Cinema D’Amore, hosts Justin Morgan and Charles Phillips venture into the haunting wilderness of The Ritual (2017), currently streaming on Netflix. As part of their ongoing series on thematic connections, they draw eerie parallels to last week’s feature, The Descent, examining both films’ focus on grief, male camaraderie, and lurking supernatural threats.
The conversation explores Rafe Spall’s standout performance, the film’s uniquely British tone, and its moody atmosphere, from striking cinematography to the bone-chilling creature design. The hosts also critique the film’s pacing, narrative gaps, and its handling of fear and emotional trauma in the face of survival.
Is The Ritual a spiritual companion to The Descent—or just another shadowy echo in the woods? Tune in for thoughtful analysis, sharp opinions, and a few unexpected laughs along the way.
Hosted by Justin MorganCo-hosted by Charles PhillipsMixing by Scratchin’ MenaceMusic by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley
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Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
Dive deep into the chilling world of Neil Marshall's 2005 horror classic, "The Descent." This week's episode explores the intricate connections between "The Descent" and "Ex Machina," examining themes of isolation, betrayal, and ambiguous endings. Discover how Neil Marshall crafts a claustrophobic nightmare that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Join us as we discuss the film's memorable moments, directorial insights, and the terrifying creatures lurking in the shadows of the Appalachian Mountains.
Hosted by Charles Phillips. Co-hosted by Justin Morgan. Mixing by Scratchin’ Menace with Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley.
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Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
We connect the film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang to this week’s discussion of Ex Machina (Alex Garland, 2014).
Hosted by Justin Morgan. Co-hosted by Charles Phillips. Mixing by Scratchin’ Menace with Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley.
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Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
We connect the film the Cable Guy to this week’s discussion of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Shane Black, 2005).
Hosted by Charles Phillips. Co-hosted by Justin Morgan. Mixing by Scratchin’ Menace with Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley.
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Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
We connect the film Unforgiven to this week’s discussion of the Cable Guy (Ben Stiller, 1996).
Hosted by Justin Morgan. Co-hosted by Charles Phillips. Mixing by Scratchin’ Menace with Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley.
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Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
We celebrate our 400th episode by connecting the film Grand Prix to this week’s discussion of Unforgiven (Clint Eastwood, 1992).
Hosted by Charles Phillips. Co-hosted by Justin Morgan. Mixing by Scratchin’ Menace with Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley.
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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
We connect the film Traffic to this week’s discussion of Grand Prix (John Frankenheimer, 1966).
Hosted by Justin Morgan. Co-hosted by Charles Phillips. Mixing by Scratchin’ Menace with Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley.
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Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Justin and his guests Grant and Tim share their predictions for the 97th Academy Awards.
Hosted by Justin Morgan with Guests Grant Mayotte and Tim Tobias. Music and Mixing by Scratchin’ Menace.
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