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 Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
A spoiler light discussion of Guy Ritchie's WW2 film starring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson. Ben contrasts the film with an earlier ensemble piece from 2009. Alec explains why he had initial reservations about the movie. The guys discuss performances and comedic dialogue. Ben praises the film's cinematography particularly how it handles action sequences. Alec calls back an earlier Ritchie film he'd like to see Cavill and Ritchson team up in a sequel for. Ben mentions an all-time acting great that was really in The Ministry. The conversation rounds out on the importance of subtext in cinema.
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