Episodes

  • 2025 Top 5 (So Far)
    Jun 19 2025

    This week on Cinematic Savants we discuss the latest cinema news of the week, which includes Tyler Perry's lawsuit and rumors of Kevin Fiege stepping down after Avengers: Secret Wars. Also, to cap off the first half of the year, we're giving our Top 5 movies of the year.

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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • Donuts and Beer
    Jun 13 2025

    We start off this week by saluting all the dads for the upcoming Father's Day weekend and we give our opinion on who was the greatest TV Dad of all time (23:36). Tommy has reviews for 2 shows starring Danny McBride, Vice Principals and Righteous Gemstones (30:58). Ryan gives his thoughts on a new show he is binging, The Rookie (41:06). We all give our reviews on the spinoff release from the John Wick franchise, Ballerina (45:06). We all had a chance to watch the new release of Predator: Killer of Killers animated movie on Hulu (1:17:55).

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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Legends Return
    Jun 5 2025

    This week on Cinematic Savants we have Tommy's review of Mickey 17 on HBO Max (16:03). Shawn reviews the latest horror movie Bring Her Back (25:15) and the documentary on Netflix, Shooting Guards (42:00). Ryan goes over the hill for the Savants to watch The Karate Kid: Legends (47:05). Tommy gets a nice surprise from the movie Novocaine on HBO Max (55:25). We give our thoughts on the Happy Gilmore 2 trailer (1:00:10) and the thought of comedy legends ruining their legacy with money grab sequels (1:05:13). Shawn gives a Stranger Things 5 update (1:13:00).

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Mission: Accomplished
    May 29 2025

    Savants start off by recapping their Memorial Day weekend and Shawn vents about his road rage in Ohio, but this week is all about the legend, Tom Cruise. We each give our reviews for what is the last entry to the Mission: Impossible franchise starring Tom Cruise. Did it deliver or the action and incredible stunt work accustomed to? Did the storyline work for us? Is this really the last Mission: Impossible? Tune it to find out.

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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • The Nastiest Trial Ever
    May 22 2025

    Ryan leads off this week with his review of Havoc, newly released film starring Tom Hardy (14:06). Shawn gives an update on the Freak Off Trial of Diddy (19:49). Tom Cruises' final Mission: Impossible film is releasing this weekend, and we give our thoughts on the franchise and The Final Reckoning (54:08). We get sidetracked with the Caitlin Clark/ Angel Reese rivalry (1:05:39). Final Destination: Bloodline reviews (1:33:35). We cap off this episode with the Actor whose had the greatest run in Hollywood history (2:21:19).

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    2 hrs and 50 mins
  • Let Me Cook
    May 8 2025

    The most anticipated release of Thunderbolts* has Cinematic Savants split on reviews of The New Avengers. Did Marvel deliver on restoring the reputation of the MCU? Does this get us excited for the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps release in July? With the Diddy sex trafficking trail starting this week, we discuss what could happen with the hip hop mogul. Also, this week we entertain the debate of 100 men Vs I Silverback Gorilla.

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    2 hrs and 31 mins
  • Curb Your Excitement
    May 1 2025

    Tommy and Shawn start off the episode with their preview of Thunderbolts* releasing this weekend. We give our fan theories of what could happen and is this finally the movie that will bring the Marvel fans back. Praise is given to Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan for the massive success of Sinners with only a 6% drop at the box office for its 2nd week out (17:06). Are end credit scenes getting out of hand? (23:25). AMC vs Regal theaters (32:01). Shawn reviews Last Breathe, starring Woody Harrelson (42:15). Tommy reviews Daredevil: Born Again 46:08). Tommy gives his thoughts on The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck (50:40). NFL Draft backlash on Shedeur Sanders (59:11). Tommy and Shawn end the episode arguing the Predator: Badlands trailer (1:19:20).

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • We're All Sinners
    Apr 25 2025

    The Savants get caught up with each other after taking a last week off due to Tax Day sneaking up. Ryan gives a light review of Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, and Pierce Brosnan (24:50). Shawn gives reviews for Drop, One of Them Days, Mufasa, and Companion (28:40). Tommy gives a quick grade of The Last of Us and One of Them Days (56:23). Shannon Sharpe got into some trouble this past week (1:04:53). Lastly, our reviews for Sinners, starring Michael B Jordan (1:15:47).

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    2 hrs and 25 mins