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The Cinematic Schematic

The Cinematropolis

The Cinematic Schematic is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, analysis-driven conversations on genre, independent and classic films from thecinematropolis.com. Hosted by Caleb Masters, Laron Chapman, and a rotating cast of filmmakers, critics, and special guests, this podcast takes you through some of the most prominent themes and conversations occurring in cinema each month.

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300 episodes

  1. ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Is a Bigger, Darker, More Uneven Sequel | Movie Review 1:33:55
  2. 'Wild Horse Nine' Remixes Writer/Director Martin McDonagh's Greatest Hits | Mini-Review 2:56
  3. ‘Wildwood’ Is a Visually Stunning, Narratively Muddled Adventure | Movie Review 1:31:39
  4. 'Street Fighter' Is a Big, Silly, Confused 90s Throwback | Movie Review 1:50:28
  5. 'Wildwood' Is the Film LAIKA Was Built to Make | Mini-Review 3:00
  6. 'You Can See Everything' Is the Documentary of the Decade | Mini-Review 2:43
  7. ‘The Social Reckoning’ Is Admirable and Out of Touch | Movie Review 1:24:20
  8. The 'Digger' Disaster and the Paramount-Skydance WB Acquisition | Bonus Episode 1:12:08
  9. 'The Social Reckoning' Trades Incisive Commentary For Woeful Optimism | Mini-Review 3:00
  10. 'Verity' Is Light, Semi-Trashy Fun | Mini-Review 2:05
  11. 'Digger' Is Tom Cruise’s Movie Magic Meets Iñárritu’s Cynicism | Mini-Review 2:50
  12. 'Primetime' Is a Fine Debut with an Outstanding Robert Pattinson Performance | Mini-Review 2:51
  13. Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Reimagines Big Screen Video Game Adaptations | Movie Review 1:59:25
  14. Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Is Scary Good | Mini-Review 2:44
  15. Adam Wingard’s 'Onslaught' is a Fun and Forgettable 90s Throwback | Mini-Review 2:30
  16. The Five Films From Summer 2026 You Probably Missed | Season Wrap-Up 1:25:10
  17. 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' Is a Beautiful, Bold Bloody Mess...and That's a Good Thing | Movie Review 1:58:30
  18. The 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Deep Dive and the State of the MCU | Movie Review 2:08:15
  19. ‘Moana’ Is an Unnecessary and Unimaginative Derivative Cash Grab | Bonus Review 1:45:36
  20. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has Its Priorities Right…Until It Doesn't | Mini-Review 2:46
  21. 'The Odyssey': Is Christopher Nolan's Epic Worth the Hype? | Movie Review 1:59:08
  22. ‘The Odyssey’ Is an Epic Cinematic Masterclass | Mini-Review 2:31
  23. 'Evil Dead Burn' Joins Triumphantly Traumatizing 2026 Summer Horror Lineup 2:16:33
  24. 'Evil Dead Burn' Is a Maniacally Violent Movie | Mini-Review 2:23
  25. 'Supergirl' Doesn't Fly High Enough to Sell Audiences on the DCU | Movie Review 2:09:50
  26. 'Supergirl' Delivers a "Good Enough" DCU Follow-Up | Mini-Review 1:49
  27. 'Disclosure Day' Brings Spielberg's Lifelong Alien Obsession Full Circle | Movie Review 1:53:26
  28. The Cinematropolis deadCenter 2026 Recap 57:56
  29. ‘Toy Story 5’ Plays the Emotional Hits of a Remixed Tune | Mini-Review 2:15
  30. 'Disclosure Day': Spielberg is Sharper and More Suspicious Than Ever | Mini-Review 1:59
  31. 'Electric Nostalgia' 10 Years Later | A deadCenter 2026 Cast and Crew Reunion 37:47
  32. 2026 deadCenter Film Festival: Everything You Need to Know | Preview 1:05:01
  33. 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Is Not Quite the Way | Movie Reivew 1:59:40
  34. 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Brings the TV Experience to IMAX | Mini-Review 1:54
  35. 'The Invite' Is Olivia Wilde's Best Film Yet | SIFF26 Mini-Review 1:45
  36. 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' + 'Mortal Kombat II' Double Feature | Movie Reviews 1:48:55
  37. ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Redeems a Long Line of Fatalities | Mini-Review 2:24
  38. 'Man Eating P****' Prepares to Mesmerize SIFF 2026 | Interview 29:19
  39. The 2026 Summer Movie Preview: Is Blockbuster Season Finally Back? | Bonus Episode 1:03:36
  40. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Is Harmless Fun 2:29
  41. ‘Michael’ Builds the Myth by Erasing the Man | Movie Review 1:25:34
  42. 'The Drama’ Is a Provocative but Necessary Conversation Starter | Movie Review 2:36:34
  43. 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is A Big Nostalgia Sugar Bomb | Mini-Review 2:51
  44. ‘Project Hail Mary’ Believes There Is Still Hope for Mankind | Movie Review 1:59:14
  45. 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Serves Up More Eat-the-Rich Chaos | Movie Review 1:54:47
  46. 'The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters' with Ella Janes, Paris Burris, and Dillon Milner 25:02
  47. 'Reminders of Him' | Bonus Mini-Review 2:26
  48. The 2026 Oscars Predictions Special 2:31:04
  49. 'Project Hail Mary' | Initial Review 2:52
  50. 'Scream 7' Is a Tired Entry That Plays the Hits | Movie Review 2:30:59