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No Other Choice
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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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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

'Blue Heron'

A public service announcement from your friends at Cinebuds: “Animated movies” and “Anime” are NOT the same thing. It’s a good time to point this out because throughout this month, Milwaukee Film will turn its lens on the magic of both categories as ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Bianca Camiro
Radio Milwaukee underwriting and development coordinator
Radio Milwaukee
Episode: 'Wuthering Heights'

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

4.4 out of 5 stars from 33 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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Sound Vision at the 2026 MKE Film Festival
Q: What is the first movie you remember seeing, either in the theater or drive-in?
Abby recalls Spy Kids 3-D in 3D at Navy Pier as the first memorable theater experience, and she also mentions collecting physical tickets from childhood favorites like Charlotte's Web and Chicken Little.
Cinema Hooligante!
Q: What is Cinema Hooligante, and why is it different from typical festival fare?
It's about offbeat, midnight movies and the kind of titles and experiences you don't see in the average festival lineup, with a focus on community and a sense of hangout, so it feels more like a gathering of people who feel like they've found their tribe.
MKE Film presents: 'Just Say Yeoh'
Q: What was the first movie you remember seeing in a theater or drive-in?
Jolie recalls Finding Nemo as a formative, emotionally impactful first theater experience, followed by a discussion of early childhood trauma scenes and how they shape a viewer's memory of films.
Cinebuds LIVE: The 40th anniversary of 'Labyrinth'
Q: What surprised you most while researching Bowie's involvement?
Steve shares that Bowie considered making a children's movie and was highly collaborative with puppeteers, which shaped the film's tone and production choices.
Cinebuds LIVE: The 40th anniversary of 'Labyrinth'
Q: Steve, what is your first memory of seeing this movie?
Steve recalls growing up with Labyrinth alongside Dark Crystal, and how the film spoke to him as a kid, inspiring him to pursue writing stories in a similar spirit.

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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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