Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Mysteries
Cinematic Connections
Hosts Jose and JP discuss movies and the connections and memories they create
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Episodes
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
In this episode we discuss the movies of 1996 (they're 30 years old!), the trends of the times, the franchises that got their start, and the sheer number of popular movies released that year.
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
In this episode we discuss the war movies that impacted us, the history and iconic movies of the genre, and the societal impacts these films have had.
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
In this episode we discuss the holiday movies that impacted us, the ones we love and recommend, and the ones that we never got into.
Happy Holidays and thanks for listening!
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
In this episode we discuss the movies that, whether they were good or bad, we could only watch once.
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Just in time for Halloween, Jose's wife Chera joins us as we discuss the horror movies we feel deserve more recognition. Give them a watch this October and let us know if you agree!
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
In this episode we're joined by special guest Mariana Howard! She joins us to talk about one of her favorite genres of film, musicals! We also discuss different types of musical movies, musicals that went from the stage to the screen or vice/versa, and examining what we feel qualifies as a musical.
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Have you ever seen a movie before you should have? Did your siblings secretly show you that R rated movie when you were little kid? In this episode we discuss the movies we watched before we should have, their influence on us then and now, and how they've impacted the movies we share with others.
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
In this episode we discuss our favorite westerns, the origin of the genre, key films throughout the years, and what we consider modern westerns.
Cinematic Connections
When we enjoy a film, we make connections. We connect with the characters; we connect with the story: we connect with the filmmakers. But that’s just the beginning.
So, let’s take this opportunity here at Cinematic Connections to talk about movies, more importantly the connections we make with:
The movies that spoke to us at an early age
The people in our lives that shaped our love for movies
The films of today that connect us to our earliest film experiences
Let’s start a conversation about movies. Let’s talk about the movies that make us feel, the ones that stay with us. And let’s recognize that good films entertain us. Great films create connections.