
What happens when two friends who worked in Hollywood leave the industry but never stop talking about movies? Cinema: A to B combines insider knowledge with genuine film enthusiasm. Each week, hosts Alec Mallmann and Ben Starkey dissect recent releases and beloved classics—from racing thrillers to folk horror, 90s action to award-winners—with the kind of technical analysis and storytelling insights you'd only get from people who've worked behind the curtain. Spoilers welcome. Movie love required. Listener requests encouraged.
What happens when two friends who worked in Hollywood leave the industry but never stop talking about movies? Cinema: A to B combines insider knowledge with genuine film enthusiasm. Each week, hosts Alec Mallmann and Ben Starkey dissect recent releases and beloved classics—from racing thrillers to folk horror, 90s action to award-winners—with the kind of technical analysis and storytelling insights you'd only get from people who've worked behind the curtain. Spoilers welcome. Movie love required. Listener requests encouraged.
Episodes

Monday May 29, 2023
Gladiator (2000) revisited
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
A return to Ridley Scott's masterpiece, Gladiator (2000). Alec explains why this era of cinema is so beloved. The guys converse on the performances of leads Russell Crowe (Maximus) and Joaquin Phoenix (Commodus). Ben gives an insane anecdote on the writing process while making the film and Alec discusses the challenges surrounding the late actor Oliver Reed (Proximo). The conversation shifts to the overall look of the film including production and costume design as well as a fun conversation surrounding the film's composer, Hans Zimmer. Join us as we revisit this 12 time nominated and 5 time Oscar winning epic.
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