- Screen Test #742011/03/23
...but wait there's more! 3 Quotes AND 3 trivia questions on this week's Cinema Playground Screen Test #74!
- Screen Test #732011/01/28
The first Screen Test of 2011! Test your Cinema skills with three more classic quotes on Screen Test #73!
- Screen Test #722010/10/03
3 fan favorite movie quotes on this week's Cinema Playground: Screen Test 72!
- Screen Test #712010/09/22
You'll get these! 3 more movie quotes on the Cinema Playground Screen Test #71!
- Screen Test #702010/09/09
Back with a hodgepodge of movie quotes on this week's Cinema Playground Screen Test #70.
- Screen Test #692010/08/29
Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?! 3 indistinguishable quotes on this week's Cinema Playground Screen Test #69.
- Screen Test #682010/08/20
Three more computer related movie quotes on this week's Cinema Playground Screen Test. Take 68.
- Screen Test #672010/08/13
Three computer related movie quotes on this week's Cinema Playground Screen Test #67.
- Screen Test #652010/08/08
Cinema Playground returns with more movie quotes on the Screen Test #65, or is it #66?
- Screen Test #662009/11/19
Changing gears with with 3 car related trivia questions on Cinema Playground Screen Test #66!
- Screen Test #642009/11/05
It's your Cinema Playground #64... how do you like them apples!?
- Screen Test #632009/10/29
Back in the saddle with Cinema Playground Screen Test #63!
- Screen Test #622009/09/27
Don't delay... play Screen Test #62 today...
- Screen Test #612009/09/03
3 more classics on the Cinema Playground Screen Test #61
- Screen Test #602009/08/13
Listen up... 3 more movie quotes on the Cinema Playground Screen Test #60
- Screen Test #592009/08/05
Don't forget your mouthguard... 3 sports related quotes on the Cinema Playground Screen Test.
- Screen Test #582009/07/21
The fastest and most fun 3 minutes you can have with your iPod... 3 movie quotes from 3 movies on the Cinema Playground Screen Test #58
- Screen Test #572009/07/09
Test your movie quote knowledge with Cinema Playground Screen Test #57!
- Screen Test #562009/07/03
The long overdue Cinema Playground Screen Test #56. Extremely memorable quotes but can you name the movies?
- Coming Soon: F for Fight Club2009/06/04
Promo podcast for Cinema Playground:A-Z - F for Fight Club
- CP: E for Edward Scissorhands2009/05/17
Is this the Tim Burton show? Jim and Andy discuss Edward Scissorhands and more.
- Coming Soon: E for Edward Scissorhands2009/05/11
Preview Trailer of Cinema Playground A-Z: E for Edward Scissorhands.
- CP: D for Dazed and Confused2009/04/06
Jim and Andy finally return with the letter D for Dazed and Confused.
- Coming Soon: D for Dazed and Confused2009/03/16
Jim and Andy won't be back for a couple of weeks, but they want you to sample the goods of what you might expect to hear in the 2 minute Podcast Trailer...
- CP: A-Z2009/03/12
Jim and Andy return with the Cinema Playground A-Z.
- Screen Test #552009/02/01
Rub a pair of nickels together and join us for Cinema Playground Screen Test #55...
- Screen Test #542009/01/02
3 memorable quotes from 3 memorable movies... it's Cinema Playground Screen Test #54
- Screen Test #532008/12/20
Your dose of movie quote trivia on the Cinema Playground Screen Test #53...
- Screen Test #522008/12/13
5 months and 50,000 airline miles later, we are back with Screen Test #52. 3 movie quotes from 3 different movies
- Screen Test #512008/07/26
Where in the world is Jim this week? From Ottawa, it's Screen Test #51!
- Screen Test #502008/07/11
Finally! Screen Test #50!
- Screen Test #492008/06/15
Finally back in the studio for Screen Test #49... I've missed you.
- CP: C for Caddyshack2008/03/29
Jim and Andy are back in the studio to talk about the 80s classic Caddyshack.
- rAnt - 2008 Summer Preview2008/03/06
Mike comes out from under a rock to rant with Jim about a few summertime movies.
- Dark Knight
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
- Mummy 3
- Incredible Hulk
- Iron Man
- Get Smart
- X-Files 2
- Mamma Mia
- Sex in the City: The Movie
- Speed Racer
- Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Originally recorded March 3, 2008
- CP: B for The Big Sleep2008/03/02
Jim & Andy are back with the 1946 Lauren Bacall/Humphrey Bogart classic, The Big Sleep.
- CP: A for Amelie2008/02/09
In the debut of our new series, Cinema Playground A-Z, Jim and Andy talk Amelie.
- Screen Test #482008/02/02
From Miami Florida, it's your Cinema Playground Screen Test #48!
- Screen Test #472008/01/26
From Cologne Germany, it's your Jetlagged Cinema Playground Screen Test #47.
- Screen Test #462008/01/19
From Sunnyvale California, it's your 80s edition of the Cinema Playground Screen Test!
- Screen Test #452007/12/24
Yo-Ho-Ho! We've found Movie Quote Booty on the Cinema Playground Screen Test #45.
- Screen Test #442007/12/17
3 easy quotes on the Cinema Playground Screen Test Ocho -- #44.
- Screen Test #432007/12/10
From under a foot of snow comes your Cinema Playground Screen Test #43
- Screen Test #422007/11/05
It's no secret this is the fastest 2 minutes on your IPod. Your weekly Cinema Playground Screen Test #42.
- Screen Test #41 - Halloween Edition2007/10/29
From the crypt, it's the Screen Test Halloween edition. Three horror-filled sound clips. Can you name the movies?
- Screen Test #402007/10/22
From Boston, it's Screen Test #40! 3 easy quotes this week (perhaps even too easy.) Enjoy!
- Screen Test #392007/10/13
From the OC, it's Cinema Playground Screen Test #39. 3 Quotes, 3 Movies...
- Screen Test #382007/09/29
Reaching deep into the DVD collection for 3 classic quotes... it's Screen Test #38!
- Screen Test #372007/09/22
Three quotes that may sound like gibberish but can you name the movies? It's Screen Test #37!
- Screen Test #362007/09/10
Time to quiz your 90s movie knowledge with 3 quotes from the 1990s.
- Screen Test #352007/08/25
You know the drill.. Screen Test #35!
- rAnt - Summer Recap2007/08/17
Jim & Marc talk Summer movies.
- Screen Test #342007/06/23
It's time again to test your movie quote knowledge. It's your weekend edition to your Cinema Playground, known to the world as Screen Test #34.
- Screen Test #332007/06/16
Screen Test #33. 3 Memorable Quotes. 3 Memorable Movies.
- rAnt - Mr. Brooks2007/06/13
In 91 degree heat, it's the Cinema Rant from the Cinema Playground Back Porch.
TRAILER PARK
The Brave One
- Jim: Thumbs Down
- Mike: Thumbs Down
Becoming Jane
- Jim: Thumbs Down
- Mike: Thumbs Down
Evening
- Jim: Thumbs Down
- Mike: Thumbs Down
1408
- Jim: Thumbs Up
- Mike: Thumbs Up
Rescue Dawn
- Jim: Thumbs Up
- Mike: Thumbs Up
FEATURE PRESENTATION: MR. BROOKS - Starring: Kevin Costner, William Hurt, Demi Moore, Dane Cook
- Directed by: Bruce Evans
MAKING THE GRADE: MR. BROOKS - Jim: A-
- Mike: B+
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded June 13, 2007
- plAyground - Trailer Trash Talk2007/05/29
Jim and Mike do a little trailer trash talk
- Harry Potter
- Bourne Ultimatum
- Across the Universe
- Surfs Up
- Transformers
- Balls of Fury
- Ratatouille
- Simpson
- Oceans 13
- Live Free or Die Hard
- Screen Test #322007/05/26
Serving up another helping of the Cinema Playground Screen Test.
- Screen Test #312007/05/19
It's Bruce Willis weekend on the Cinema Playground.
- Screen Test #302007/05/12
Back with a little slice of movie quote heaven... Cinema Playground Screen Test #30.
- Screen Test #292007/05/05
Finally returning to the CP Studios after another cold... it's Screen Test #29.
- rAnt - 3002007/03/13
Jim and Marc talk Frank Miller's 300.
TRAILER PARK
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force
- Grindhouse
- Blades of Glory
- Pathfinder
- Knocked Up
- Ocean's 13
- The Reaping
- Spider-Man 3 FEATURE PRESENTATION: 300
- Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Vincent Regan
- Directed by: Zack Snyder
MAKING THE GRADE: 300
- Jim: C
- Marc: B-
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded March 12, 2006
- rAnt - Zodiac2007/03/05
We're back for Season:3 of the Cinema Rant. TRAILER PARK
- Disturbia
- The Reaping
- Bug
- Perfect Stranger
- Fracture
- Shooter FEATURE PRESENTATION: ZODIAC
- Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr.
- Directed by: David Fincher
MAKING THE GRADE: ZODIAC
- Jim: C+
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded March 5, 2006
- rAnt - Best of 2006 - Vol. 22007/02/19
THE BEST AND WORST OF 2006 - Vol. 2
MISSING FROM OUR TOP 10
Best movie I didn't see that may have made my list
Honorable Mentions
TOP 10 OF 2006
CINEMA RANT FREE PASS AWARDS
Actress
Actor
Director
- rAnt - Best of 2006 - Vol. 12007/02/12
THE BEST AND WORST OF 2006 - Vol. 1
PERFORMANCES
Best performances
Best supporting performances
BEST & WORST
Best Movie Poster
Golden Trailer: Best Trailer of the Year
Biggest Disappointment Film I really wanted to like but didn't Worst Films
Best little film
Best Movie Experience of the year
- Screen Test #272007/02/11
Who's Looking Good? Play the Cinema Playground Screen Test to find out!
- Screen Test #262007/02/04
Test your movie quote knowledge with the Cinema Playground Screen Test.
- rAnt - The Holiday2006/12/18
With Marc on Holiday, Jim and Mike rant about The Holiday. MARQUEE
- Join the Playground TRAILER PARK: THE HOLIDAY
- Music and Lyrics
- Night at the Museum
- Catch and Release
- Dreamgirls
- Premonition FEATURE PRESENTATION: THE HOLIDAY
- Starring: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black
- Directed by: Nancy Meyers
MAKING THE GRADE: THE HOLIDAY
- Jim: B
- Mike: B-
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded December 18, 2006
- rAnt - 10 Items or Less2006/12/12
Jim and Marc talk Movies in 10 Items or Less.
MARQUEE
- Join the Playground TRAILER PARK: 10 ITEM OR LESS
- The Painted Veil (trailer)
- Volver (trailer)
- Perfume: The Story of a Murder (trailer)
- Venus (trailer) FEATURE PRESENTATION: 10 ITEM OR LESS
- Starring: Morgan Freeman, Paz Vega
- Directed by: Brad Silberling
MAKING THE GRADE: 10 ITEM OR LESS
- Jim: B+
- Marc: B+
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded December 11, 2006
- rAnt - Blood Diamond2006/12/04
Jim and Marc rant Blood Diamond movie experiences.
MARQUEE
- Join the Playground
- Send us an email. We'll randomly select one listener with a copy a DVD.
TRAILER PARK
- Number 23
- Zodiac
- Perfect Stranger
- Home of the Brave
- We Are Marshall
FEATURE PRESENTATION: BLOOD DIAMOND
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly
Directed by: Edward Zwick
MAKING THE GRADE: BLOOD DIAMOND
- Jim: C
- Marc: B+
Originally Recorded on December 4, 2006
- lost rAnt - Miami Vice2006/12/03
In this lost episode sans Jim, Marc and Andy talk Miami Vice.
MARQUEE
- Frappr Map TRAILER PARK
- Snakes on a Plane
- World Trade Center
- Gridiron Gang
- The Prestige
- Black Dahlia
- Children of Men
FEATURE PRESENTATION: Miami Vice
- Starring: Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Gong Li, Naomie Harris, Ciaràn Hinds
- Directed by: Michael Mann
MAKING THE GRADE: Miami Vice
- Marc: B
- Andy: C+
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded August 4, 2006
- Screen Test #252006/12/01
3 Quotes. 3 Movies. It's the Cinema Playground Screen Test.
- Screen Test #242006/11/17
3 Quotes. 3 Movies. It's the Cinema Playground Screen Test.
- rAnt - Harsh Times2006/11/13
Jim and Marc are back to do what they do.
- plAyground - DVDs and More2006/11/02
Jim and Marc talk DVDs and more.
- rAnt - Death of a President2006/10/31
Jim and Marc talk DOAP.
MARQUEE
- Join the Playground TRAILER PARK
- Gabrielle
- Black Gold
- Stolen FEATURE PRESENTATION: DEATH OF A PRESIDENT
- Starring: George W. Bush, Hend Ayoub, Brian Boland, Becky Ann Baker
- Directed by: Gabriel Range
MAKING THE GRADE: DEATH OF A PRESIDENT
- Jim: D
- Marc: F
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded October 30, 2006
- rAnt - This Film Is Not Yet Rated2006/10/02
Jim and Marc rant about This Film is Not Yet Rated
MARQUEE
- Join the Playground NEW DVDs
- Edmond
- Thank You for Smoking
- X-Men: The Last Stand
TRAILER PARK
- Infamous
- Renaissance
- A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints FEATURE PRESENTATION: THIS FILM IS NOT YET RATED
- Director: Kirby Dick
MAKING THE GRADE: THIS FILM IS NOT YET RATED
- Jim: C+
- Marc: C+
OPENING THIS WEEK
- The Departed
- Employee of the Month
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded October 2, 2006
- rAnt - All The King's Men2006/09/26
Jim and Marc are at it again with All the King's Men.
MARQUEE - Join the Playground NEW DVDs - Curious George
- The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
- The Lake House
- Lady Vengeance
- The Notorious Bettie Page
- Down in the Valley
TRAILER PARK - The Departed
- Flag of our Fathers
- Catch a Fire
- Stranger Than Fiction
FEATURE PRESENTATION: ALL THE KING'S MEN
Starring: Sean Penn, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson, Anthony Hopkins
Director: Steven Zailllian
MAKING THE GRADE: ALL THE KING'S MEN - Jim: C+
- Marc: B
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded Sept 25, 2006
- rAnt - Hollywoodland2006/09/13
Jim and Marc do the Hollywoodland Shuffle.
MARQUEE - Join the Playground NEW DVDs SCREEN TEST TRAILER PARK - Catch a Fire
- The Guardian
- The Departed
- The Hoax
- Flyboys
- Children of Men FEATURE PRESENTATION: HOLLYWOODLAND - Starring: Adrien Brody, Diane Lane, Ben Affleck, Bob Hoskins
- Directed by: Allen Coulter
MAKING THE GRADE: HOLLYWOODLAND - Jim: C
- Marc: C
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded Sept 13, 2006
- plAyground - 2007 Popcorn Flicks2006/08/17
Jim and Mike discuss 2007 Popcorn Movies.
- Spider-Man 3
- Skrek the Third
- Pirate's of the Carribean: At World's End
- Ocean's 13
- Rush Hour 3
- Evan Almighty
- Live Free and Die Hard
- Fantasy Four and the Silver Surfer
- Transformers
- Ace Ventura 3
- Pink Panther 2
- Hulk
- X-Men 4
- Wolverine
- Iron Man
- Ghost Rider
- Step Brothers
- Semi-Pro
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemaplayground (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemaplayground.com
- rAnt - Talladega Nights2006/08/09
Your Cinema Rant Pit Crew go for a few laps on Talladega Nights.
TRAILER PARK
- Stanger than Fiction - Man of the Year - Beerfest - Flushed Away - Employee of the Month - Gridiron Gang FEATURE PRESENTATION: TALLADEGA NIGHTS
- Starring: Will Ferrell, David Koechner, Sacha Baron Cohen, John C. Reilly, Michael Clarke Duncan
- Directed by: Adam McKay
MAKING THE GRADE: TALLADEGA NIGHTS
- Jim: B
- Mike: D+
- Andy: C-
- Marc: B
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded August 8, 2006
- rAnt - World Trade Center2006/08/04
Jim and Marc get invited to a screening of World Trade Center.
FEATURE PRESENTATION: WORLD TRADE CENTER
- Starring: Nicolas Cage, Michael Pena, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Maria Bello, Stephen Dorff
- Directed by: Oliver Stone
MAKING THE GRADE: WORLD TRADE CENTER
- Jim: A
- Marc: A
CONTACT US
- feedback (at) cinemarant (dot) com
- 206.984.FILM
- cinemarant.com
Originally recorded August 3, 2006
