The Cinematic Schematic

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By: 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.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is A Big Nostalgia Sugar Bomb | Mini-Review
Last Wednesday at 11:00 AM

Caleb Masters confronts his Nintendo fandom to review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in this bonus episode of The Cinematic Schematic.

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'Project Hail Mary' Review with Former NASA Social's Stephanie L. Smith
Last Tuesday at 9:12 AM

The Cinematic Schematic reviews the first major box office hit of 2026, Project Hail Mary. NASA's former head of social media, Stephanie L. Smith, and recent Ghostface attack survivor, Brock Lay, join hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman to dive into Andy Weir's latest big screen adaptation.

The post ‘Project Hail Mary’ Believes There Is Still Hope for Mankind appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Review with Sean Peel, Chad Parizman, and Christopher Shultz
03/25/2026

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review Ready or Not 2: Here I Come with Chad Parizman, Christopher Shultz, and VHS & Chill founder Sean Peel.

The post ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Serves Up More Eat-the-Rich Chaos appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


'The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters' Goes to NFFTY26 | Interview
03/24/2026

Three filmmakers with Oklahoma roots are taking their short film, The Thrilling Adventures of Amos Waters, to the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, Washington this Friday night. On this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, Ella Janes(writer/director), Paris Burris (producer), and Dillon Milner (cinematographer) sit down with host Caleb Masters to talk about their experience bringing Amos Waters to life. The film plays on Friday, March 27th, 8:15 PM at SIFF Cinema Uptown. About The Thrilling Adventures of Amos Waters The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters is the story of a ten-year-old boy, Amos, filled...


'Reminders of Him' | Bonus Mini-Review
03/13/2026

Laron Chapman reviews Colleen Hoover's newest big-screen adaptation, Reminders of Him, in this bonus episode of The Cinematic Schematic.

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The 2026 Oscars Predictions Special With Jason Black and Sunrise Tippeconnie
03/11/2026

The Cinematropolis co-hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman return for the annual tradition to guess what movie Hollywood will name Best Picture in our 2026 Oscars predictions.

KJYO-FM, The Oklahoma Film Critics Circle, and The Critics’ Choice Association's Jason Black, and the deadCenter Film Festival Director of Programming, Sunrise Tippeconnie join as this year's special guests.

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'Project Hail Mary' | Initial Review
03/10/2026

Caleb Masters provides his initial review of the sci-fi space adventure Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling on The Cinematic Schematic.

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'Scream 7' Review with Chris Oz McIntosh and Danny Salemme
03/04/2026

The Cinematic Schematic returns from hiatus with an in depth review of Scream 7. Hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by Oklahoma filmmaker, Chris Oz McIntosh, and How I Met Your Monster podcast co-host, Danny Salemme to render a verdict.

The post ‘Scream 7’ Is a Tired Entry That Plays the Hits appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


How to Make a Killing | Bonus Mini-Review
02/19/2026

Caleb Masters provides his instant reaction to How to Make a Killing, starring Glen Powell as a blue-collar guy determined to inherit a multi-billion-dollar fortune by knocking out every other family member in line.

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"Wuthering Heights" | Bonus Review
02/18/2026

Laron Chapman reviews Wuthering Heights from writer/director Emerald Fennell on this special edition of The Cinematic Schematic.

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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Bonus | Bonus Mini-Review
02/13/2026

Caleb Masters provides a quick mini-review of director Gore Verbinski's first film in 10 years, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.

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'Scarlet' | Bonus Mini-Review
02/06/2026

Caleb Masters does a quick mini-review of Scarlet, the newest film from anime director Mamoru Hosoda ahead of its IMAX release

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'Send Help' | Bonus Mini-Reviews
02/04/2026

In this special edition of The Cinematic Schematic, hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman share their individual, quick, off-the-cuff reactions to Sam Raimi's return to horror, Send Help.

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'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Review with Adam Courtliff and Jada Merritt
01/21/2026

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are rejoined by TikTok critic Adam Courtlif and Jada Merrit to review the second film in the 28 Years Later trilogy, The Bone Temple.

The post ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Champions Compassion in the Bleakest World appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


2026 Sneak Peek Movie Trivia and Box Office Bets
01/14/2026

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by Daniel Bokemper for our third annual sneak peek episode to give you a list of what movies to watch in 2026.

The post Cinema Sneak Peek – New Movies to Watch in 2026 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


The Cinematropolis Top 5 Movies of 2025
01/07/2026

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman conclude our 2025 coverage by counting down the top 5 films of the year after discussing the biggest news of last year with GoodTrash Media's Dalton Stuart. The panel also hands our honorary (or dubious) awards to commemorate the year at the cinema.

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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Review and Remembering Rob Reiner with Alexandra Bohannon and Chad Parizman
12/24/2025

The Cinematic Schematic returns to Pandora! Hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are rejoined by LUXIERE's Alexandra Bohannon and Ader Communications's Chad Parizman to review James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash.

The post ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Is Bombastic Spectacle With Disappointing Repetition – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


'Hamnet' Review and Netflix Bids on WB with Sunrise Tippeconnie
12/17/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by deadCenter Film Festival director of programming, Sunrise Tippeconnie, to discuss the recent Netflix bid for Warner Bros. and before reviewing Chloé Zhao's, Hamnet.

The post ‘Hamnet’ Explores Death, Grief, and How Communal Storytelling Heals – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Contemplates Revelation Over Reveal
12/10/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review the third entry in Rian Johnson's Knives Out whodunnit series, Wake Up Dead Man.

The post ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Contemplates Revelation Over Reveal appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


Is 'Wicked: For Good' or Just Bad?
12/04/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman return to the land of Oz to review the highly anticipated Wicked: For Good.

Does it deserve the affection as a satisfying epic conclusion, or does this magical tale end on a whimper?

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Bonus Mini-Review: Wake Up Dead Man
11/26/2025

Caleb Masters shares his quick reaction to WAKE UP DEAD MAN, the highly anticipated third Knives Out film from writer/director Rian Johnson, ahead of its limited one week only theatrical release.

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Bonus Review: Now You See Me, Now You Don't
11/13/2025

The Cinematic Schematic is back with another special “on the road” edition to review Now You See Me, Now You Don’t. It’s been 12 years since the social justice magician troupe, the Four Horsemen (played by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco), made their big-screen debut in 2013. The “Ocean’s Eleven with magicians” heist thriller may have been a relative dud with critics, but that didn’t stop it from being a box office hit. The first film grossed $351 million worldwide and spawned a sequel, Now You See Me 2, which also performed similarly in 2016. The world has changed...


Bonus Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein – The Cinematic Schematic
11/07/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman provide quick immediate reactions to Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited passion project, Frankenstein.

Don't miss this special edition!

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Laron Chapman's 'To Make the World Quiet' Makes a Final Fundraising Push
10/28/2025

Laron Chapman sits down to share the details for his first feature film as writer/director in seven years. He's back with a new upcoming psychological thriller, To Make the World Quiet, described as "Fruitvale Station meets The Sixth Sense with a dose of Get Out."

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Bonus Review: 'A House of Dynamite' with GoodTrash Media
10/09/2025

The Cinematropolis's Caleb Masters joins GoodTrash Media co-hosts Arthur Gordon and Dalton Stuart for a special "Garbage Chute" review of Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite ahead of its Netflix release.

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One Battle After Another Review with Craig Sanger and Daniel Bokemper
10/01/2025

The Cinematic Schematic returns from hiatus to kick-off the prestige move season with an in depth conversation about writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson's tenth film, One Battle After Another, with special guests Craig Sanger and Daniel Bokemper.

The post ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Paul Thomas Anderson’s Grand Slam appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


2025 Summer Movie Wrap-Up with Jason Black
08/27/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by KJYO-FM's Jason Black for a final reflection and verdict on the 2025 summer movie season.

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Weapon Review with Paris Burris and Brett Grimes
08/13/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are rejoined by deadCenter programmer, Paris Burris, and Grind Planet double feature co-founder, Brett Grimes, to review Zach Cregger's highly anticipated sophomore film outing, Weapons.

The post Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ Examines Unexpected Suburban Traumas – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


I Know What You Did Last Summer Review with Danny Salemme and Kirsten Therkelson
08/06/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman close out the summer holidays with a review of the 2025 sequel/reboot to 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' with guests Danny Salemme and Kirsten Therkelson.

The post ’I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Dulls Its Blade in Lackluster Reboot – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


Save the OKC Film Row Theater with the Oklahoma Film Exchange
08/01/2025

The Oklahoma Film Exchange is a collective of local film lovers who aim to save Film Row's historic screening room. Listen to hear how they plan to raise $100k by August 25th.

The post Oklahoma Film Exchange Rallies Support to Save the Film Row Theater appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


Fantastic Four: First Steps Review with Arthur Gordon and Jada Merritt
07/30/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review the return to Marvel's first family, Fantastic Four: First Steps, with guests Arthur Gordon from GoodTrash Media and Jada Merritt.

The post ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Takes Marvel Back to Its Roots – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


Superman Review with Jo Light, Alex Palmer, and Korey Eakers
07/16/2025

The Cinematic Schematic host Caleb Masters reviews James Gunn's Superman with special guests Jo Light (Final Draft), Alex Palmer (The Oklahoma Film Society), and Korey Eakers (Grand Gentlemen)

The post ‘Superman’ Soars in This Bright New Beginning – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


Jurassic World: Rebirth Review and the Top 5 Movies of 2025 (So Far)
07/09/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by Chad Parizman to count down our top five movies of the year so far before returning to the prehistoric island that's been 65 million years in the making for our review of Jurassic World: Rebirth.

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28 Years Later Review with Phil Bacharach and Adam Courtliff
06/25/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's return to the zombie series that launched their careers, 28 Years Later, with the Oklahoma Gazette's Phil Bacharach and Adam Courtliff (TikTok).

The post ‘28 Years Later’ Isn’t Quite the Sequel Fans Have Been Dying for, and That’s a Good Thing – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


The Cinematropolis deadCenter 2025 Recap
06/20/2025

The Cinematropolis team—Caleb Masters, Daniel Bokemper, Jo Light, and Christopher Shultz—regroup to conclude our coverage of the 2025 deadCenter Film Festival.

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Bonus Review - How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
06/10/2025

Caleb Masters reviews the DreamWorks live-action remake of the beloved 2010 classic, How to Train Your Dragon.

The post The ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Remake Brings Nothing New to the Table – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.


deadCenter 2025: The Ultimate Festival Sneak Peek
06/09/2025

Laron Chapman joins Caleb Masters wearing his Head of Pride Programming hat in our kick-off to the 2025 deadCenter Film Festival week.

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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review
05/28/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review Tom Cruise's latest crusade to save cinema, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, with GoodTrash Media's Dalton Stuart.

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Final Destination Bloodlines & Until Dawn Double Feature Review
05/22/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman tempt fate with two horror movie reviews—Final Destination Bloodlines and Until Dawn—with deadCenter's Cam Chaves Rojas and The Cinematropolis / Flick Attack contributor Christopher Shultz.

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'Thunderbolts*' Brings Introspection Back to the MCU
05/07/2025

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman break their MCU boycott to review the kick-off to summer 2025 at the movi, Thunderbolts*, with OK Film Society co-founder, Alex Palmer, and Movies Are Life's Nathan Chandler.

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