The Cine-Files
Film, TV & Pop Culture
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Each week on The Cine-Files we enter the world of great film and explore its themes, history, filmmakers and the influences it has on movies today Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/support
Episodes
- 481 WHIPLASH Part 2
Steve Morris and John Rocha analyze the film WHIPLASH in Part 2 of their discussion. They cover the film's direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, and philosophical debates.
- 480 WHIPLASH Part 1
Steve Morris and John Rocha discuss the 2014 film WHIPLASH, directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons. They analyze the film scene by scene, focusing on its direction, acting, and themes.
- 479 DEADPOOL Part 2
Steve Morris and John Rocha revisit and analyze the 2016 film Deadpool. They break down the movie scene by scene, covering aspects such as direction, acting, and themes.
- 478 DEADPOOL Part 1
Steve Morris and John Rocha of The Cine-Files revisit the 2016 film Deadpool. They break down the film scene by scene, analyzing its direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, and philosophical debates.
- 477 The Great, Good, Mid and Ugly of the MCU - THE CINE-FILES LIVE!
John Rocha and Steve Morris discuss the MCU films, breaking down the great, good, middling, and terrible movies. They also answer questions from the audience.
- 476 STAND BY ME (1986) Part 2 - The Season of Rob Reiner
In this second part of their Rob Reiner series, Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their scene-by-scene analysis of the 1986 film Stand By Me. They discuss the direction, casting, themes, and production of the adaptation of Stephen King'…
- 475 STAND BY ME (1986) Part 1 - The Season of Rob Reiner
Steve Morris and John Rocha discuss the 1986 Rob Reiner film Stand by Me. They analyze the movie scene by scene, covering the acting, direction, cinematography, and themes of the Stephen King adaptation.
- 474 A FEW GOOD MEN Part 4 - The Season of Rob Reiner
Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their four-part deep dive into the 1992 Rob Reiner film A Few Good Men. This final installment continues their scene-by-scene analysis of the legal drama and its production.
- Ep 473 THE 2ND ANNUAL CINE-FILES AWARDS SHOW LIVE!
Hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris present the 2nd Annual Cine-Files Awards show live. Joined by special guests, they reveal the winners chosen by the Cine-Files community in various categories modeled after the Oscars.
- SINNERS, BUGONIA, ONE BATTLER AFTER ANOTHER, and THE SECRET AGENT- 2026 Oscars Best Picture Series
Hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris review four Best Picture nominees: SINNERS, BUGONIA, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, and THE SECRET AGENT. They discuss the films' performances, scripts, and filmmaking, while analyzing their chances in the upco…
- SENTIMENTAL VALUE, FRANKENSTEIN, TRAIN DREAMS - 2026 Oscars Best Picture Series
Hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris review Best Picture nominees Sentimental Value, Frankenstein, and Train Dreams. They analyze the filmmaking, scripts, and potential award chances for each film as part of their Oscars Best Picture Series.
- 472 A FEW GOOD MEN Part 3 - The Season of Rob Reiner
In this episode of The Cine-Files, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their three-part deep dive into the 1992 legal drama A Few Good Men. They analyze the film's production, acting, and themes as part of their Season of Rob Reiner…
- F1, HAMNET, MARTY SUPREME - 2026 Oscars Best Picture Series
The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris review and discuss the 2025 Best Picture nominees F1, HAMNET, and MARTY SUPREME. They analyze the filmmaking, performances, and potential award outcomes for each of these titles.
- MISERY (Rereleased) - THE SEASON OF ROB REINER
Steve Morris and John Rocha present a rereleased discussion of the film Misery, directed by Rob Reiner and based on the book by Stephen King. The episode explores the film's production and the performances of Kathy Bates, James Caan, and R…
- 471 A FEW GOOD MEN Part 2 - The Season of Rob Reiner
Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their deep dive into the 1992 Rob Reiner film A Few Good Men. This second part of the discussion explores the movie's direction, performances, themes, and production details scene by scene.
- THE PRINCESS BRIDE (Rerelease) - THE SEASON OF ROB REINER
Steve Morris and John Rocha discuss the film The Princess Bride as part of The Season of Rob Reiner on The Cine-Files. They analyze the movie, which was directed by Reiner and written by William Goldman.
- THIS IS SPINAL TAP (Rerelease) - The Season of Rob Reiner
Hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha, joined by producer Michael Ross, discuss the 1982 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap as part of their series on director Rob Reiner. They explore the film's influence on the comedy genre and the documentary…
- 471 ROBERT DUVALL Tribute Show - The Cine-Files LIVE
Hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris pay tribute to actor Robert Duvall, who passed away at 95. They discuss his extensive seven-decade career, iconic roles in films like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, and his lasting impact on cinema.
- 470 A FEW GOOD MEN Part 1 - The Season of Rob Reiner
Steve Morris and John Rocha begin a two-part deep dive into the 1992 legal drama A Few Good Men, directed by Rob Reiner. They analyze the film's production, plot, ensemble cast, and themes in a scene-by-scene breakdown.
- 469 When Harry Met Sally Part 3 - SEASON OF ROB REINER
In this episode of The Cine-Files, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their three-part deep dive into the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally as part of their Season of Rob Reiner. They break down the film scene by scene, analyzin…
- 468 When Harry Met Sally Part 2 - SEASON OF ROB REINER
Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Rob Reiner with a scene-by-scene analysis of the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally. The hosts discuss the direction, acting, script by Nora Ephron, and the film's exploration of friendship…
- 467 When Harry Met Sally Part 1 - SEASON OF ROB REINER
In this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha begin a two-part deep dive into the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally, directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron. They explore the film's themes, performances,…
- 466 The Season of Rob Reiner: A Retrospective on Rob Reiner's Career
John Rocha and Steve Morris begin their Season of Rob Reiner on The Cine-Files LIVE, discussing the director's career, artistic journey, and legacy. The hosts also preview their upcoming plans for this retrospective season.
- 465 Best of THE CINE-FILES Shorts for 2025 Part 2
Steve Morris and John Rocha present the second part of a compilation featuring their favorite Patreon-exclusive shorts from 2025. Topics include film discussions on Crimson Tide and Captain America: Civil War, as well as segments on editin…
- 464 Best of THE CINE-FILES Shorts for 2025 Part 1
Steve Morris and John Rocha present the first part of their 2025 compilation featuring highlights from their Patreon-exclusive shorts. The episode includes discussions on Rob Reiner, male friendships, and processing awkward social interact…
- 463 A Christmas Story (Full Episode)
Steve Morris and John Rocha discuss the 1983 Christmas film A Christmas Story, directed by Bob Clark. They analyze the movie scene by scene, covering aspects such as the acting, direction, and themes of the holiday classic.
- 462 Annie Hall (1977) Part 2
Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their deep dive into the 1977 film Annie Hall in the second part of their tribute to Diane Keaton. They perform a scene-by-scene analysis of the romantic comedy-drama, covering its direction, acting, an…
- 461 Annie Hall (1977) Part 1
Steve Morris and John Rocha revisit the 1977 romantic comedy-drama Annie Hall. They analyze the film's direction, performances, themes, and legacy in the career of Woody Allen.
- The Cine-Files Presents BUSINESS HISTORY: Thomas Edison and the Movie Murder Mystery
The Cine-Files presents an episode of Business History examining the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Louis Le Prince, the inventor of the movie camera, and his wife's suspicions regarding Thomas Edison. The episode explores the hi…
- 460 THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) Part 3
In this three-part series, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their scene-by-scene analysis of the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. They discuss the direction, cast, score, and legacy of the film, which stars Judy Garland and was dir…
- 459 THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) Part 2
In this episode of The Cine-Files, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their two-part deep dive into the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz. The discussion features a scene-by-scene analysis of the film's direction, acting, music, and l…
- 458 THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) Part 1
Steve Morris and John Rocha begin their exploration of the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, directed by Victor Fleming and starring Judy Garland. They analyze the film's direction, acting, and musical score scene by scene.
- Rerelease of BACK TO THE FUTURE Episode In Honor of 40th Anniversary
In this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha revisit Back to the Future in honor of the film's 40th anniversary. Joined by guests Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung, they go scene-by-scene through the Robert Zemeckis film…
- 457 BACK TO THE FUTURE 40th Anniversary Tribute! - THE CINE-FILES LIVE!
Hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future in this live episode. They discuss the film franchise's enduring impact, performances, direction, and audience questions.
- 456 THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT Part 2
In this episode of The Cine-Files, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha conduct a scene-by-scene analysis of the 1999 horror film The Blair Witch Project. They examine the direction, acting, cinematography, and production elements of the foun…
- 455 THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT Part 1
Hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha revisit the 1999 found footage horror film, The Blair Witch Project. They analyze the movie's direction, acting, and technical elements scene by scene.
- 454 Scarface (1983) Part 4
Hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their four-part analysis of the 1983 film Scarface. They provide a scene-by-scene breakdown of Brian De Palma's crime drama, discussing the direction, performances, and production elements.
- 453 Scarface (1983) Part 3
Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their multi-part exploration of Brian De Palma's 1983 film Scarface. They analyze the movie scene by scene, covering the acting, direction, cinematography, and score of the story starring Al Pacino.
- 452 Scarface (1983) Part 2
In this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their scene-by-scene analysis of the 1983 film Scarface. They examine Brian De Palma's direction, the performances of the cast, and the film's cinematography and score.
- 451 SCARFACE (1983) Part 1
Hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha discuss the 1983 film Scarface, directed by Brian De Palma and starring Al Pacino. The episode provides a scene-by-scene analysis of the production, including themes, acting, and cinematography.
- 450 THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN Part 2
Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their scene-by-scene analysis of the 2005 film The 40 Year Old Virgin, directed by Judd Apatow and starring Steve Carell. The hosts discuss the acting, direction, cinematography, and story of the movie.
- 449 THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN Part 1
In this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha discuss the 2005 film The 40 Year Old Virgin, directed by Judd Apatow. They analyze the movie scene by scene, covering the acting, direction, cinematography, and story.
- ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN with New ROBERT REDFORD Tribute Intro
In this rereleased episode of The Cine-Files featuring a new tribute to Robert Redford, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha conduct a scene-by-scene analysis of the film All the President's Men. The discussion covers performances, chemistry,…
- THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR with New ROBERT REDFORD Tribute Intro
In this rereleased episode of The Cine-Files featuring a new tribute intro to Robert Redford, Steve Morris and John Rocha conduct a scene-by-scene analysis of Three Days of the Condor, discussing Redford's performance, the film's direction…
- THE STING with New ROBERT REDFORD Tribute Intro
In this rereleased episode of The Cine-Files, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha analyze the film The Sting. The hosts provide a scene-by-scene breakdown of the movie and include a new tribute to Robert Redford.
- BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (with New ROBERT REDFORD Tribute Intro)
Steve Morris and John Rocha present a rerelease of their episode on the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The hosts include a new tribute to Robert Redford and review the movie scene-by-scene, covering direction, acting, cinematogra…
- 448 Robert Redford Tribute- His Films, His Sundance Institute and HIs Legacy
Hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris pay tribute to Robert Redford, discussing his upbringing, acting performances, directorial career, activism, and the founding of the Sundance Institute. This episode explores the enduring legacy of the acc…
- 447 The Best STEPHEN KING Adaptations And Why His Work Still Endures
In this episode of The Cine-Files, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit notable Stephen King film adaptations. The discussion coincides with the theater release of The Long Walk.
- 446 JAWS (1975) Part 4
Hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha conclude their four-part analysis of Steven Spielberg's 1975 film, Jaws. They provide a scene-by-scene breakdown of the movie's direction, performances, score, and technical elements in honor of the film's…
- 445 JAWS (1975) Part 3
Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their multi-part breakdown and analysis of Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic, JAWS, in honor of the film's 50th anniversary. They examine the movie scene by scene, covering the direction, performances, an…