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Jaws
Milwaukee Film
Blue Heron
The Roses
Boots Riley
Afrofuturism
Hamnet
Wuthering Heights
No Other Choice
Michelle Yeoh
Labyrinth
One Battle After Another
Wes Anderson
Michael Schultz
Cycle
The Twits
Wicked: For Good
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival

Every week, Radio Milwaukee's Dori Zori and Milwaukee Film’s Kristopher Pollard talk about movies in theaters, streaming at home or wherever they might be, as well as Milwaukee's film scene.

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The last time Wisconsin-born writer/director Nathan Deming stopped by for a podcast visit, he was coming off a big win that went beyond any single project. Now he’s back to focus a little more intently on one of his own creations — and talk a bit abo... more

Get ready to lean into the darkness! 

For this episode, we invited a special guest to help us celebrate the most wonderful (and miserable) time of the year: Bleak Week.

Running from June 21-27 at the Oriental Theatre, Bleak Week is an international... more

All throughout June, Milwaukee Film is serving up three separate helpings of hand-picked movies for the organization’s Pride Month program. There’s the “Queerious” mini-series devoted to queer-coded selections, the “Summer Camp 2” mini-series featuri... more

Fresh from the theater, we dive headfirst into Boots Riley’s latest, I Love Boosters.

This colorful, high-fashion heist film follows a crew of shoplifters who resell designer gear, as they target a cutthroat fashion icon played by Demi Moore. We bre... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Ferria
Shorts programmer
Milwaukee Film
Episode: Pride Month movies with Milwaukee Film!
Steve Horton
Writer of Bowie, Stardust, Ray Guns, and Moonage Daydreams graphic novel
Graphic novel author
Episode: Cinebuds LIVE: The 40th anniversary of 'Labyrinth'
Kerstin Larson
Milwaukee Film programming contributor
Milwaukee Film
Episode: Your guide for week two of the Milwaukee Film Fest!
Kirsten Larson
Programming Director at Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film
Episode: MKE Film Fest Week 1 & 'Now! More! Yes!'
Max Hay
From Now More Yes, filmmaker
Now More Yes
Episode: MKE Film Fest Week 1 & 'Now! More! Yes!'
TW. Hansen
Milwaukee photographer/artist and car enthusiast
Milwaukee Film community
Episode: MKE Film Fest Week 1 & 'Now! More! Yes!'
Abby Esterline
Milwaukee Film programmer
Milwaukee Film
Episode: Sound Vision at the 2026 MKE Film Festival
Matt Wild
Milwaukee Record staff writer and sponsor of Hooligante events
Milwaukee Record
Episode: Cinema Hooligante!
Jimmy Samarko
Director of Photography on the original Song Sung Blue documentary
Independent filmmaker, Milwaukee area
Episode: MKE Film's 414 Day screening of the 'Song Sung Blue' doc

Hosts

Dori Zori
Co-host of Cinebuds and contributor to Milwaukee's radio scene; frequent about Milwaukee Film and Cinebuds cross-promotion.
Kristopher Pollard
Host of Cinebuds and Milwaulkee Film collaborator; active in Milwaukee Film programming and festival coverage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Love!

    My go-to film pod! I love Dori and Kristopher so much ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RuthieWeatherly
    United States2 years ago
  • These are my Cinebuddies!

    Justin makes me want to nerd out so hard on films and K Polly is just a person you want to be friends with. The two together have such chemistry and it glows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Djkennyperez
    United States6 years ago
  • Two fun dudes, come on and listen!

    Two nice, fun guys casually chattin about the latest cinema! Happy podcast to listen to during the day as a pick-me-up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fauxreal222
    United States6 years ago
  • Such a delight

    Huge fan of both 88.9 and MKE Film on their own, but having a dynamic duo such as these dudes get together to discuss one of my favorite topics is ear candy, plain and simple. I laugh, I agree, I learn and I gain interest for movies I wouldn’t normally think twice about seeing. Awesome afternoon listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WIperez
    United States7 years ago
  • Fun and light

    These guys are awesome together. Their discussions of movies actually convinced me to go see Mandy - my life will never be the same.

    Great podcast for movie lovers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dalopi
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners praise chemistry and banter between Dori Zori and Kristopher Pollard, noting it makes film chatter feel approachable and fun.
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Episodes are appreciated for insider perspectives on Milwaukee's film scene and practical festival knowledge.
Guests and hosts are highlighted for their genuine enthusiasm and deep film knowledge, which translates into engaging conversations for both cinephiles and industry folks.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MKE Film Series: Cinematic Sisterhood
Q: In your heart, what is the film you've seen most in your life?
Susan names Freaks by Todd Browning as a lifelong favorite central to her dissertation, highlighting its controversial history and humanistic portrayal of sideshow performers.
MKE Film Series: Cinematic Sisterhood
Q: What is the movie that made you laugh the hardest?
Susan cites His Girl Friday for its rapid-fire dialogue and witty banter, noting how the humor stays engaging on repeated viewings.
MKE Film Series: Cinematic Sisterhood
Q: What is the movie that made you cry the hardest?
Susan shares that Lady Jane left a strong emotional impact during her goth-teen years, blending historical tragedy with teenage romance, which she watched repeatedly and sobbed over.
MKE Film Series: Cinematic Sisterhood
Q: Susan, what is the first movie or film you remember seeing in a theater or drive-in?
Susan recalls being taken by her parents to various films, not necessarily kids' movies, and mentions Pink Panther as a memorable early experience before later loving films like The Barber of Cheaps?
'Song Sung Blue' documentary with Jimmy Sammarco
Q: Where can people learn more about Jimmy's current projects and contact him?
Jimmy maintains a site at jimmymakesmovies.com and also runs an outreach channel at posinews.com, with new shorts like Indomitable Spirit.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cinebuds

What is Cinebuds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Milwaukee-area hosts dish about current cinema—from wide releases to streaming picks—while highlighting Milwaukee film culture. Episodes balance thoughtful film analysis with practical behind-the-scenes chatter, festival coverage, programming decisions, and community-facing events. Guests typically include local programmers, documentary filmmakers, critics, and industry professionals connected to Milwaukee's cinema scene, making the show a practical listen for industry types and film lovers who value regional programming and festival dynamics. A standout trait is the close-knit, community-driven vibe, with banter that feels conversational yet knowledgeable, plus deep dives into curation and audience engagement that can help potential gu... more

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