#118 - "Blade Runner 2049" - Denis Villeneuve’s Answer to the Sad Boy Era
In this episode, we break down Blade Runner 2049 — a sci-fi masterpiece that explores what it means to be human in a world of memory, identity, and artificial life. We analyze the jaw-dropping cinematography by Roger Deakins, marking a visual feast that earned him an Oscar. We also dive into Denis Villeneuve’s philosophical storytelling — how the film layers memory, consciousness, and dystopia to build a deeply emotional sci-fi experience. If you want to understand why this film still lingers in your mind long after it ends, this breakdown is for you.
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#117 - "The Gentlemen" - The Most 'Guy Ritchie' Guy Ritchie Movie of All Time
In this episode, we break down Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen (2019). We analyze the twisted layers of crime, class, and swagger as Matthew McConaughey’s Mickey Pearson tries to sell his marijuana empire while rubbing shoulders with the UK’s high society. We dissect Fletcher’s duplicitous narration from Hugh Grant, the knockout performances, and Ritchie’s knack for sharp dialogue, swift editing, and his signature blend of violence and wit. Join us as we uncover the elegance of The Gentlemen, and what makes this Guy Ritchie film a controversial throwback with modern bite. Chapters: 00:00 Everything that is pure Guy Ritchie 15:30 Cool characters & dicey dialogue 23:33 Hugh Grant GRINDED for this movie 26:01 Matthew McConaughey and American-English fashion 32:38 Guy Ritchie bringing this movie more full circle 34:01 Guy Ritchie's storytelling 40:44 Where would you get a pound of flesh 52:46 Our official rating 54:59 Final thoughts 58:26 Cue the music
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#116 - "The Truman Show" - The Movie More Distrubing Than You Remember
In this episode, we break down The Truman Show and reveal the terrifying accuracy of its message. We unpack the character of Truman Burbank, the psychological and thematic layers of his world, and how Peter Weir used subtle filmmaking to craft a story about surveillance, media manipulation, and existential dread. We also discuss the genius of Jim Carrey’s performance and how the film predicted the influencer age, social media culture, and our obsession with watching others live their lives. Whether you’ve seen it once or twenty times, there’s way more going on in The Truman Show than most people realize. Chapters: 00:00:00 The original script was MUCH darker 00:19:17 The hard truths of this movie 00:29:04 Truman experiences the most brutal betrayal 00:34:32 The struggles with the director and Jim Carrie 00:37:39 The hints they throw right in your face 00:43:42 Breaking down the dads death & the escape 00:49:32 Christof and his cruel ways 00:55:30 More clues they hide in your face 00:57:43 A deep thought about what this movie says 01:01:03 Our official rating & review 01:05:16 Final thoughts 01:07:29 Cue the music
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MINI EP - "Fantastic Four: First Steps" - Movie Review
In this mini episode Kade & Gray give their spoiler review on Fantastic Four First Steps! Chapters: 00:00 Review 11:12 Funniest Letterboxd reviews 14:25 Our recommendation/review
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MINI EP - "Happy Gilmore 2" - Movie Review
In this mini episode we review Happy Gilmore 2 and discuss the disappointment we are shocked we didn't expect. Chapters: Chapters: 00:00 Movie Review 8:55 Funniest Letterboxd reviews 11:42 Our recommendation/rating
Just dudes that make movies, breaking down movies, live on a podcast. If you enjoy great movies, sh*t-talk, and film breakdowns you've come to the right place.
The CRWN Cinema Podcast is a movie analysis podcast hosted by Kade Harvey and Gray Pittman with guest stars Mercedes Harvey and Scott Jordan. They watch & discuss classic movies to talk about the film techniques used, give interesting insights, and just have a cinematic hang.
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