#121 - "Scarface" - What Makes This THE Most Iconic Gangster Movie of All Time
In this episode, we break down SCARFACE, Brian De Palma’s legendary gangster film starring Al Pacino as Tony Montana. We talk about what makes this movie one of the most iconic crime epics ever made — from the themes of greed and power, to the brutal violence, and the way it shaped pop culture. We analyze Tony Montana’s rise and fall, discuss the incredible performances, and dive into why this film still resonates with audiences decades later. Chapters: 00:00 Behind the scenes stories 5:14 The masculine urge to become Tony Montana 15:21 The softer side of Tony Montana 19:20 Manny's death & his crush on his sister 28:46 Oliver Stone living the life of Tony Montana 33:57 The fall of the gangster 41:03 Was Omar an actual snitch? 44:19 Pacino's acting method, and cuss word count 49:21 Why it's impossible not to like this movie 54:25 Our official rating & final thoughts 1:01:23 Cue the music
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#120 - "Inception" - Every Level of Christopher Nolan’s Genius in Inception
In this episode, we break down Inception and tackle the movie’s biggest question: was Cobb still dreaming at the end? Christopher Nolan leaves the finale intentionally ambiguous, but when you look closely at the layers of storytelling, symbolism, and visual details, there are clues that point to a deeper answer. We dig into the spinning top, Cobb’s emotional journey, and why the ending works no matter what you believe. Whether you think it was reality or one final dream, this breakdown unpacks why the ending of Inception continues to fascinate audiences more than a decade later. Stream Lane Hunt’s latest release: Rev Me Up Chapters: 00:00 How Nolan tackles a high concept 8:09 The insanely low amount of CGI 12:30 Nolan making a high concept believable 19:38 Nolan's carefully crafted stories 31:17 Ending explained: Was he dreaming? 45:28 Nolan filling all plot holes 52:17 The meaning of Dom Cobb's name & more easter eggs 56:13 Our official rating & final thoughts 1:08:12 New Lane Hunt music: Rev Me Up
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#119 - "The Usual Suspects" - The Movie That Pulled the Greatest Con on the Audience
In this episode, we break down The Usual Suspects and why it stands as the greatest cinematic con ever pulled on an audience. We dive into how Bryan Singer’s direction and Christopher McQuarrie’s screenplay construct a perfect illusion, leading to one of the most iconic twist endings in film history. We explore the brilliance of Verbal Kint, the layers of deception, and why the reveal of Keyser Söze still shocks viewers decades later. If you want to understand how a film can manipulate, misdirect, and completely outsmart its audience, this breakdown is for you. Chapters: 00:00 The greatest con they ever did on an audience 14:26 The funny story behind the lineup scene 22:58 Turkey thought Benicio Del Toro was gay 24:23 The clues you missed 34:27 A mistake they had to use in the edit 37:37 Gus before he was Gus 40:24 Everyone thought they were Keyser Soze 44:24 Kevin Spacey in his prime 46:53 Our official rating & final thoughts 55:20 Cue the music
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#118 - "Blade Runner 2049" - Denis Villeneuve’s Answer to the Sad Boy Era
In this episode, we break down Blade Runner 2049 — a sci-fi masterpiece that explores what it means to be human in a world of memory, identity, and artificial life. We analyze the jaw-dropping cinematography by Roger Deakins, marking a visual feast that earned him an Oscar. We also dive into Denis Villeneuve’s philosophical storytelling — how the film layers memory, consciousness, and dystopia to build a deeply emotional sci-fi experience. If you want to understand why this film still lingers in your mind long after it ends, this breakdown is for you.
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#117 - "The Gentlemen" - The Most 'Guy Ritchie' Guy Ritchie Movie of All Time
In this episode, we break down Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen (2019). We analyze the twisted layers of crime, class, and swagger as Matthew McConaughey’s Mickey Pearson tries to sell his marijuana empire while rubbing shoulders with the UK’s high society. We dissect Fletcher’s duplicitous narration from Hugh Grant, the knockout performances, and Ritchie’s knack for sharp dialogue, swift editing, and his signature blend of violence and wit. Join us as we uncover the elegance of The Gentlemen, and what makes this Guy Ritchie film a controversial throwback with modern bite. Chapters: 00:00 Everything that is pure Guy Ritchie 15:30 Cool characters & dicey dialogue 23:33 Hugh Grant GRINDED for this movie 26:01 Matthew McConaughey and American-English fashion 32:38 Guy Ritchie bringing this movie more full circle 34:01 Guy Ritchie's storytelling 40:44 Where would you get a pound of flesh 52:46 Our official rating 54:59 Final thoughts 58:26 Cue the music
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The CRWN Cinema Podcast is a movie analysis podcast hosted by Kade Harvey and Gray Pittman with guest stars Mercedes Harvey and Scott Jordan. They watch & discuss classic movies to talk about the film techniques used, give interesting insights, and just have a cinematic hang.
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