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Cinemajaw

The Greatest Movies Podcast Ever

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Latest Episodes

Reviewed: Toy Story 5

Top 5: Pixar Characters

Guest: Ryan Oestreich

Monthly Theme: Steven Spielberg

It’s play time y’all.

In honor of Toy Story 5, I, KP Fujiwara, thought it would be fun if I wrote the strangest thing I could think of as this ep... more

Reviewed: Disclosure Day, The Furious

Top 5: Spielberg Movies

Monthly Theme: Steven Spielberg

None of you know the lengths that Ryan and I had to go through to disclose this podcast to you all. And that’s because this is not just a regular episode... more

Reviewed: Master of the Universe, Power Ballad

Top 3: Campy Movies

Guest: Cati Glidewell

Monthly Theme: Steven Spielberg

Jaw heads, there are many mornings just like this one where I wake and I step outside. And what ends up happening is, I take ... more

Reviewed: Backrooms, Passengers, Pressure, I Love Boosters

Monthly Theme: Steven Spielberg

Take a left. Now a right. This time go forward. Turn around. Then take the door three doors to the left of the one you came in from. Perfect. Follow this hal... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Fitzpatrick
Guest on CinemaJaw (contextual hobo symbols discussion in Passenger section)
Episode: Backrooms | Passengers | Pressure | I Love Boosters | CinemaJaw 750
Jeff York
Guest critic, returns to CinemaJaw
CinemaJaw
Episode: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | Jeff York | Top 5 Star Wars Scenes | CinemaJaw 749
Zach Schnitzer
Director and writer of Loafers, film at the Chicago Critics Film Festival
Loafers (film)
Episode: Obsession | The Wizard of the Kremlin | Zach Schnitzer | Top 5 Post-Grad Movies | CinemaJaw 748
Michael Glover Smith
Director, filmmaker; interviewee
Hekla (Film)
Episode: The Devil Wears Prada 2, Deep Water| Michael Glover Smith & Elizabeth Stam | Top 3 Meryl Streep Movies | CinemaJaw 746
Elizabeth Stam
Actress, co-writer; interviewee
Hekla (Film)
Episode: The Devil Wears Prada 2, Deep Water| Michael Glover Smith & Elizabeth Stam | Top 3 Meryl Streep Movies | CinemaJaw 746
Erik Childress
Chicago Critics Film Festival promoter and film critic
Chicago Critics Film Festival
Episode: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, Normal, Outcome | Erik Childress | Chicago Critics Film Fest Preview| CinemaJaw 744
Mike Huff
Guest, judge in a Cinema War segment
CinemaJaw episode clip guest
Episode: Matt K’s Farewell | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Matt K’s Top 10 “Must Watch” Films of the CinemaJaw Era | CinemaJaw 743
Amy Landecker
Actor; Chicago screening guest
Various productions (interview at Music Box Theatre)
Episode: “The Bride!”, Man On The Run, Scream 7 | CinemaJaw 739
Brian Tallerico
Managing Editor at RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com
Episode: Best of 2025 with Brian Tallerico | CinemaJaw 730

Hosts

Ryan The Movie Guy
Host of CinemaJaw; frequent on-air presence and central figure in discussions.
Matt Kay
Host of CinemaJaw; provides counterpoints and banter in debates.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    I enjoy shows with segments and the ever changing flow makes it an easy (and engaging) listen. Great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theoaborns
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the banter!

    The expertise and the love of movies really comes through.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CasablancaDon
    United States4 years ago
  • Súper recomendado

    Los mejores top 5 cada semana, mi podcast de cine favorito, siempre encuentro varias recomendaciones para agregar a mi queue

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Octaviomag
    Mexico6 years ago
  • Hilarious repartee between Matt and Ryan! They run and tight podcast with excellent segments and great insight. They are a blast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Don Shanahan
    6 years ago
  • Greatest movies podcast ever!

    These guys are fantastic. They follow a formula and themes that make every episode fun and enjoyable. The fact that they do not often see eye to eye or agree on a certain opinion makes this podcast all the more entertaining. If you are someone who likes movies, you will love this podcast and it will change the way you watch movies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thevigilant
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Insightful, fun, and engaging film discussions
Strong guest selection with a focus on indie and festival cinema
Chemistry between hosts is a highlight for many listeners

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | Jeff York | Top 5 Star Wars Scenes | CinemaJaw 749
Q: Pedro Pascal plays in an animated film directed by Beale Jenkins' contemporary
If Beale Street Could Talk.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | Jeff York | Top 5 Star Wars Scenes | CinemaJaw 749
Q: Pedro Pascal has lent his voice to one animated movie. Name it.
The Wild Robot.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | Jeff York | Top 5 Star Wars Scenes | CinemaJaw 749
Q: Pedro appears in one film directed by Barry Jenkins. Name it.
If Beale Street Could Talk.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | Jeff York | Top 5 Star Wars Scenes | CinemaJaw 749
Q: Before Pedro was in Fantastic Four, he appeared in this 2020 DC superhero film.
Wonder Woman 1984.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | Jeff York | Top 5 Star Wars Scenes | CinemaJaw 749
Q: Pedro Pascual appears in Gladiator 2. Which actor played Maximus' son Lucius?
Paul Mescal.

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A lively, opinionated film roundtable with recurring hosts and a rotating lineup of guests. Episodes typically center on top-five lists, campy or cult cinema, and in-depth discussions of recent releases, interviews, and festival happenings, often interwoven with trivia, trivia wars, and light banter. The show stands out for its dynamic host chemistry, frequent Chicago-area filming notes, and accessible yet enthusiastic deep dives into both mainstream and indie titles. This mix makes it a good fit for listeners who enjoy energetic debates, insider cinema culture, and a steady stream of guest insights from actors, directors, and critics alike.

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Recent guests on CinemaJaw include:

1. Tony Fitzpatrick
2. Jeff York
3. Zach Schnitzer
4. Michael Glover Smith
5. Elizabeth Stam
6. Erik Childress
7. Mike Huff
8. Amy Landecker

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