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Robert Redford
Martin Scorsese
Jaws
Paul Newman
Mental Health
Shōgun
Gene Hackman
Hollywood
Star Wars
The Wizard Of Oz
The Verdict
Raging Bull
Goodfellas
James Earl Jones
Superman
The Sting
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
The Birdcage
Violence
Scarface

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: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/support

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On this special Father's Day reissue episode of The Cine-Files, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha record a new 2026 Father's Day intro for the film FIELD OF DREAMS and discuss their thoughts on fatherhood, fathers and their children and what appeals ... more

On this episode of The Cine-Files, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Christopher Nolan with Part 2 of their in depth discussion on 2014's Interstellar. Co-written by Christopher Nolan with his brother Jonathan Nolan, the film... more

On this episode of The Cine-Files, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Christopher Nolan with Part 1 of their in depth discussion on Interstellar. The 2014 movie was co-written by with his brother Jonathan Nolan and stars Matth... more

On this episode of The Cine-Files, hosts Steve Morris and John Rocha begin their Season of Christopher Nolan with an in depth discussion on Nolan's career, artistic journey, his movies, how his work as a director has evolved over the years and his le... more

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Recent Guests

Ed Buskirk
Advisory Board member, presenter
The Cine-Files Advisory Board
Episode: Ep 473 THE 2ND ANNUAL CINE-FILES AWARDS SHOW LIVE!
Judd Winnick
Cartoonist, writer, advisory board member
The Cine-Files Advisory Board
Episode: Ep 473 THE 2ND ANNUAL CINE-FILES AWARDS SHOW LIVE!
John Grieber
Emmy-winning sound production supervisor, Skywalker Sound
Skywalker Sound
Episode: Ep 473 THE 2ND ANNUAL CINE-FILES AWARDS SHOW LIVE!
Mackenzie Horner
Advisory board member, presenter for Best Song
advisory board
Episode: Ep 473 THE 2ND ANNUAL CINE-FILES AWARDS SHOW LIVE!
Maria Torres
Advisory Board member
The Cine-Files Advisory Board
Episode: Ep 473 THE 2ND ANNUAL CINE-FILES AWARDS SHOW LIVE!
Shandyn McClung
Good friend and geek buddy, special guest on this episode
Episode: 471 A FEW GOOD MEN Part 2 - The Season of Rob Reiner
Michael Ross
A friend of the show and animation executive and producer
Episode: THIS IS SPINAL TAP (Rerelease) - The Season of Rob Reiner
Karen P. Morris
Casting director with 14 years of experience
Episode: ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN with New ROBERT REDFORD Tribute Intro
Steven B. Jones
Actor, storyboard artist, and character designer
Freelancer in animation
Episode: THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR with New ROBERT REDFORD Tribute Intro

Hosts

Steve Morris
Host of The Cine-Files; frequent collaborator on episodes about film history, production, and theory.
John Rocha
Co-host with a focus on the emotional and thematic aspects of films, often providing historical context.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • My personal Guidebook through the AFI Top 100…

    …great show, love the hosts energy, chemistry and amazing knowledge. Watching Lawrence of Arabia then listening to all 3 episodes was a weekend highlight recently. In the Heat of the Night was next (the line was def “You’re just like *US*” after the classic slap scene.)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deadhead-Dan10
    United States23 days ago
  • Discovered via Braveheart!

    Stumbled across this after watching Braveheart and looking for more content. Superb! So detailed and great podcast already! And looks like I have 6+ years of content to catch up with!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maclean Royal Union
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • Wow! Awareness pod.

    Just finished Lawerence of Arabia and Ben hur, both incredible breakdowns in multiple episodes. Brings me back to my youth!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trail lust
    United States24 days ago
  • Terrible Andy

    Thing is… he didn’t want her to grow… I mean the guy is a chef. There’s no way he hasn’t come up against crazy Ramsay types on the road to the New Job at the end of the movie… brilliant but flawed people who can make our lives hell but who we can learn from. What she needs is support, not.. ‘stay the way you are’ . Most older women know this. This is just an extension of Mum trying to cook a great meal when the boss comes to dinner in the 50s and 60s ..

    but guys love love love your deep dives.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaymay42
    Australia25 days ago
  • Passion of the Christ

    Great cast! It’s a shame y’all haven’t covered Passion of the Christ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JurassicJoey17
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise the depth and rigor of film analysis and production insights.
Some reviews note strong chemistry between hosts and high production quality.

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#114
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#152
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#184
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#86
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#128
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#28
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Talking Points

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469 When Harry Met Sally Part 3 - SEASON OF ROB REINER
Q: What is your take on the central question at the beginning of the film? Can men and women be friends without the sex part getting in the way?
Yes, I think men and women can be friends. The film suggests that the greatest relationships are built from genuine friendship, highlighting that even with sexual attraction, it's possible to maintain a strong platonic bond.
470 A FEW GOOD MEN Part 1 - The Season of Rob Reiner
Q: Have I done something wrong?
No, it's just that when I petitioned the vision to have counsel of someone who's hoping I would be taken seriously.
470 A FEW GOOD MEN Part 1 - The Season of Rob Reiner
Q: Do you remember ever seeing the play?
No, I have never seen the play on stage either, but it's, I know that a lot of people speak about this play with a lot of reverence.
458 THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) Part 1
Q: What's Glinda up to?
Maria asked if she's pulling a Gandalf by letting Frodo do the journey with the One True Ring, suggesting she may be testing Dorothy.
457 BACK TO THE FUTURE 40th Anniversary Tribute! - THE CINE-FILES LIVE!
Q: If you got your hands on the DeLorean, where would you go?
I would want to see my grandfather, who is the only family member I haven't met.

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This show delivers in-depth film analyses that fuse production details, historical context, and thematic threads across a broad canon of cinema. Episodes frequently dissect directing choices, writing craft, sound design, and production design, often highlighting collaborations and industry dynamics behind beloved titles. A notable strength is the duo's long-running, well-researched conversations and willingness to bring in expert voices from advisory boards and guest appearances to illuminate technical and artistic aspects. Listeners can expect rigorous, cinephile-friendly discussions that reward repeat listening, with occasional live formats and category-focused formats that add variety to the discourse.

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