Here you’ll find links to the RSS feed of each Cinema Role podcast episode, along with our show notes and any links relevant to that episode’s discussion. We also share our ratings for each movie we’ve watched, which are explained here.
| Episode | Notes, Links, & Ratings |
|---|---|
| Episode 1.01 Meet Your Hosts | Jump in with your favorite new podcast hosts, Fish and Squid! These two old friends let the dice decide as they roll through a list of 20 questions and share their thoughts on movies, actors, snacks, and all things cinema. Hopefully none of their answers make you hold a vendetta against them! |
| Episode 1.02 V for Vendetta Spoiler Warning | Venture into the viewing of V for Vendetta by your very veridian hosts, Fish and Squid. Verily, both vouchsafed to the visual vibrancy of this video’s Color Theory, as validated by the variable dice. They vow to keep vigilant as the podcast blows up, and vocalize a valuation to veto sharing this verbiage with the kid(s). Fish’s Rating:  Squid’s Rating:  |
| Episode 1.03 Honey I Blew Up the Kid Spoiler Warning | Roll with Fish and Squid as they watch and talk about 1992’s Honey, I Blew Up The Kid. Listen to Fish take a crack at Practical and Special Effects while Squid nerds out with Technology and Science (a perfect roll for this movie). Stick around to the end to see what the next entry is as we Let the Dice Decide! Fish’s Rating:  Squid’s Rating:  Links: Mr. Rogers Song Solar Power Hydrogen Removal System Electromagnetic Flux Lotus Elan Page on Lotus Site Car and Driver Archive – Lotus Elan Exceeds Expectations SILODROME eBay Find: The Lotus Elan From “Honey, I Blew Up the Kid” Comparable Vehicles Currently for Sale Why Rick Moranis Left Hollywood Indiana Jones Wiki Page for 9906753 |
| Episode 1.04 Bridget Jones’s Diary Spoiler Warning | April 28, 2026. Today I rolled with Fish and Squid for their episode about Bridget Jones’s Diary. Their coverage of Cinematography and Color Theory went into great detail, blue soup and all. I enjoyed this episode, easily giving it an A, (unlike Mark’s ugly reindeer sweater). Fish’s Rating:  Squid’s Rating:  |
| Episode 1.05 Easy A Spoiler Warning | Rumor has it Squid hadn’t seen Easy A before the dice decided on it for this episode. Roll on in as Fish and Squid talk about Fashion and Cinematography in this 2010 high school comedy. They hope the discussion helps you see Olive’s situation from both sides, now. Fish’s Rating:  Squid’s Rating:  |
| Episode 1.06 CODA Spoiler Warning | Roll with Fish and Squid into their discussion of 2021’s Apple TV hit CODA. Listen as Squid quizzes Fish and Fish covers the movie’s marketing efforts. Make a good decision and stay tuned for the end to see what movie we’re watching next! Fish’s Rating: Squid’s Rating:  Links: CODA Quiz by Squid The Official Trailer for CODA Apple Music Instagram Post, Playlist Curated by Deaf People, part of the marketing campaign for CODA A Playlist Curated by Deaf People on Apple Music |
| Episode 1.07 Do the Right Thing Spoiler Warning | The dice decided to have Fish and Squid dive into Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing for this episode. Grab a slice of pizza and settle in as they discuss casting and dialogue. If you make it to the end, you deserve a cup of joe, because coffee is for closers. Fish’s Rating: Squid’s Rating:  Links: How Racism Works Neurologically ‘You All Look Alike to Me’ is hard-wired in us An article about Italian immigrants being viewed as second-class citizens in the US. Jon Stewart’s Hot Pizza Take |
| Episode 1.08 Glengarry Glen Ross Spoiler Warning | The dice have divided Fish and Squid on their ratings for 1992’s Glengarry Glen Ross! Have a sit and listen as they discuss this toxic, but well-crafted, look at the lives of New York real estate salesmen. Don’t forget to listen at the end as the dice decide our next film, moving from wordplay to swordplay that really fits the bill. Fish’s Rating: Squid’s Rating:  |
| Episode 1.09 Kill Bill Vol. 1 Spoiler Warning | In this episode, Fish & Squid roll with the Bride as she takes out the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad in Kill Bill. So put on your yellow tracksuit, grab your favorite samurai sword, and wiggle your big toe while they talk about the Fashion & Cinematography in this Tarantino hit. Wait for the end of this mega episode to hear what animated feature the dice decided our intrepid duo will put their minds to next! Fish’s Rating:  Squid’s Rating:  Links: A little about Kaboom Cereal 10 Grossest Ankle Injuries Lucy Liu “Dragon Lady” Article Vonage Commercial with Woo Hoo song Missy Elliott – I’m Really Hot [Official Music Video] Lady Gaga – Telephone ft. Beyoncé (Official Music Video) ft. Beyoncé White Jacket Notes: Likely the actual jacket A relatively affordable version available to buy Vogue Article from 2023 Steven Spielberg vs Alfred Hitchcock. Epic Rap Battles of History |
| Episode 1.10 Megamind Spoiler Warning | Fly on in as Cinema Role tackles 2 firsts on the show! Dreamworks’ Megamind from 2010 is the first animated feature AND the first superhero (or supervillain) movie to appear on the podcast. Fish will dive into the casting while Squid fills us in on some of the interesting marketing tactics used to promote the film. So grab something to drink, maybe some snacks, like water or chocolate, and watch your giant blue head! Fish’s Rating: Squid’s Rating: Links: Megamind Rap TV Spot Super Hero Party/Guinness World Record Breaking Pics Farmville Crossover Article on Hollywood Reporter Ad Age Coverage of Farmville Crossover General Marketing Details Coloring Children’s Consumption Blog Post |
Podcasts We’ve Been Guests On
| Show | Notes, Links, & Ratings |
|---|---|
| Rock in Retrospect The Ballad of Wallis Island Spoiler Warning | “Rock in Retrospect” focuses on the lives, careers and legacies of artists who made a significant impact on the music industry. Host Nick Bambach invites a guest to discuss their favorite artists and why they matter. We also occasionally create episodes focusing on awards shows and music-related institutions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Oscars, and the Grammys. If you enjoy stimulating and often-humorous discussions about music history in a laid-back environment, then this is the podcast for you! Jacob and Rachel, hosts of the podcast Cinema Role, join Nick to discuss James Griffiths’ 2025 musical comedy-drama The Ballad of Wallis Island. The film stars Tom Baden, Tim Key, and Carey Mulligan. Fish’s Rating: Squid’s Rating: |
More on Our Rating Systems
0 to 5 Fins
Fish has chosen to rate the movies we watch on a scale of zero to five fins. Fish will occasionally include a half-fin (an “Nemo fin”) in his rating.
