Cinema Chat (And More) With My Parents

At last, Juan and Stacy decide to see what the fuss is all about with the Tom Cruise film that has flopped at the box office, Digger. Is it a generational thing? Probably. Also, Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas is here with the premiere of Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story! All this plus fan feedback, Stacy's love of Jonny Pops - and more!

00:00 Stacy love Jonny Pops

01:05 Juan's COVID booster didn't make him sick

01:42 John P's New Rating System!

03:01 Juan was a film snob at 13

05:34 Digger (no spoilers)<...

With the Stacy Horror Movie Challenge having hit $250 in donations, Stacy fulfilled her obligation by watching one of the biggest hits of 2026, the horror film Obsession. Next, Juan discusses the new Jessica Chastain horror film Other Mommy whose trailer went viral when it played in front of The Odyssey this summer. Plus Juan gets played off like he went too long at an awards show, fan feedback - and more!

00:00 Stacy feels the slow hit from her cocktail

03:06 Stacy did a thing!

04:58 Obsession (No Spoilers)

16:35 Obsession (Spoilers!)

27:28 Other Mommy...

In an unhinged episode recorded after much food and drink, Juan and Stacy take on the new Prime Video rom-com based on Star Wars fan fiction, The Love Hypothesis. Then, inspired by that film, Stacy and Juan share their real-life "meet-cute." And not having seen Tom Cruise's new release Digger, they discuss other big Hollywood box office flops. Plus, stay tuned for details on how to participate in the "Stacy Horror Movie Challenge" supporting the Motion Picture Television Fund!

00:00 We ate too much

02:20 Phantom of the Opera

06:28 The Love Hypothesis

21:22 Our...

This week, Stacy and Juan welcome a special guest, their son Julian Ros, for an actual chat with his parents! All three watched the new Robert Pattinson film Primetime and give their take on this "based on true events" film. Plus, Julian speaks for the entire Gen Z generation on horror films and other pop culture and social media trends. And, he shares some Universal Studios HHNBTS (Halloween Horror Nights Behind the Scenes)!

00:00 Welcome our special guest - Julian Ros!

04:11 Julian Educates Us on Gen Z Trends

12:27 Julian's Halloween Horror Nights BTS

This episode hits different, as Juan went by himself to see the new Zach Cregger-directed videogame-inspired horror film Resident Evil. Stacy does her best Barbara Walters and interviews Juan about the film, with many questions on a scale from one to something. Juan also reveals (under pressure from Stacy) what his all-time favorite horror films are. Then it's a recap of the 2026 Emmy Awards!

00:00 There's a Cricket in the Garage

00:54 The Last Horror Film Stacy Saw in the Theater

02:34 Resident Evil

13:18 Resident Evil - Spoilers

22:42 Juan's Top Horror Films...

This episode, Juan and Stacy review the new Apple TV+ film Mayday starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. In honor of that film, our hosts engage in a couple of Ryan-Kenneth and Cold War history quizzes. And stay to the end for their look at upcoming Oscar-worthy fall releases! Plus, it's a cry for help for Stacy's ever-growing mug collection.

00:00 Stacy has a mug problem

03:51 Mayday

08:52 Stacy loves Kenneth Branagh

11:17 More Mayday

14:13 Stacy's Mom Traveled to the USSR

16:17 Even More Mayday

21:30 Stacy loves Kenneth Branagh...

Stacy and Juan are back from their vacation and are ready to dive into the new hybrid live action-animated feature, Coyote vs Acme. Then, hear about their Alaska cruise, including the two films they watched on the ship, 2009's The Proposal and this year's Power Ballad. The episode wraps up with a tribute to Stacy's all-time favorite, Dolly Parton. Plus - who does Stacy want to live in her celebrity neighborhood?

00:00 We're Back from Vacation!

02:15 Welcome to this Episode

03:03 Weak Choices at the Cinema This Week

04:46 Coyote vs Acme! (No Spoilers)<...

It's a packed episode of Cinema Chat! First, Juan and Stacy review a pair of recent relationship-themed dramas, The Drama, with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and The Invite, starring Seth Rogen and directed by co-star Olivia Wilde. Then it's a new segment of "Summer Movie Fun" (or whatever they're calling it), with flashbacks to Back to the Future and Disney's Frozen!

00:00 Stacy wears the same Star Wars T-shirt

01:21 Graham recommends two films

02:30 We watched The Drama and The Invite

04:02 Welcome to this episode

05:38 The Drama (No Spoilers)

15:08...

In this very special episode of Cinema Chat, Stacy and Juan welcome back Juan's former co-host, their son Graham Ros, to discuss the intricacies of cinema, life after film school, the best Christopher Nolan films, the state of the movie industry, and more. Proud parents, they are! Plus our first-ever live studio audience!

The hills are alive...with the sound of Cinema Chat! In this episode, Stacy and Juan break down the box office blockbuster that is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth Spider-Man outing for Tom Holland. And it's a brand new Cinema Chat segment, Summer Flashback Movie Time, or maybe it's Summer Old Timey Movie Review, featuring the 1965 Best Picture winner, The Sound of Music!

After all the hype and build-up, director Christopher Nolan's take on Homer's The Odyssey was released last weekend. Juan and Stacy give their take on this epic tale - and whether it lives up to the massive expectations.

This week brings the release of Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass starring Juan and Stacy's new favorite actress, Zoey Deutsch! Tune in as they chat about this wacky comedy. Also, the 2026 Emmy Award nominations were announced - Stacy and Juan give us their early predictions. And stay tuned for more Fan Feedback!

Juan and Stacy review the Ryan Gosling film from this spring, now available to stream, Project Hail Mary. The hosts also share some of the TV shows they have enjoyed recently, including The Bear and Rooster. We send some love to the wonderful RunPee app. And stay tuned to the end for the first-ever Fan Feedback segment!

Summer movie season is in high gear! Juan and Stacy take on Supergirl, the latest in the DC Universe. They also break down Voicemails for Isabelle on Netflix. But first they share their take on the movie trailers that played before Supergirl. Plus the return of the "couch" rating system!

The pod relaunches with a new co-host, Graham's mom, Stacy Macris Ros! Plus reviews of Toy Story 5, Disclosure Day, and other nonsense!

In this very special episode, Graham and Juan return to discuss the two big superhero movies of the summer of 2025, Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Graham and Juan dissect both films and share their opinions - sometimes they agree, many times they do not - and rate both films using Graham's thumbs-up and Juan's five-star rating system. Juan also shares his connection to the actor who plays Pa Kent and how Howard Stern Show producer Richard Christy's parents helped with the authentic Kansas accents for the Kents. And be sure to stay to the end for an...

Nerd alert! This episode transforms into Cinema Chat with My Uncle as Graham and Juan welcome back Graham's uncle, special guest Bret Macris, professional chef and expert in all things comics. Bret has more than a few things to say about Graham and Juan's recent review of Deadpool and Wolverine (from Episode 206) and takes them to task! Get ready for an epic beatdown by Bret as Graham and Juan defend their opinions of the Marvel summer blockbuster. Be sure to stay to the end for a lively discussion about recently revealed developments for the MCU. And, see if you...

One of the most anticipated releases of the summer, Deadpool and Wolverine gets the Cinema Chat treatment from Graham and Juan. What did they think of the latest release from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? And be sure to listen as Graham quizzes Juan in a little game called "X-Man or Musical Artist"!

Hot on the heels of the Oscar-winning Poor Things, director Yorgos Lanthimos is back with an anthology film, Kinds of Kindness. Graham and Juan sift through all the weirdness to see if the parts add up to a cohesive whole. And, Juan tests Graham's knowledge of other anthology films in this episode's game.

Shhh! Graham and Juan have to keep their voices down to discuss the third film in what is now the Quiet Place Franchise, A Quiet Place: Day One. Graham also stumps Juan in a new game, "Did These Two Actors Appear Together?"

Graham and Juan join original emotions Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, plus a bunch of new emotions including Anxiety as they discuss the newest Pixar release, Inside Out 2. And stay tuned as Juan quizzes Graham in a Jeopardy-style Pixar trivia game!

In this "Summer Catch-Up" episode, Graham and Juan share what they have been up to since the premiere episode: mostly watching animated TV series! They break down the Disney+ series "X-Men '97," Season 2 of Amazon Prime's "Invincible," and then wrap it up with a look at the latest entry in the Mad Max franchise, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."

Graham and Juan return for a second season of cinema chat, starting with their preview of the major theatrical releases for Summer 2024! Highly-anticipated movies previewed in thius episode include:

To top it off, Graham and Julian challenge each other with movie-related games! Check out our Season 2 premiere episode today!

In the season finale episode, Graham and Juan break down the first blockbuster film of 2024, Dune Part Two. But first, our father-son film buffs provide their unique recap of this year's Academy Awards. 

Graham and Juan begin the new year with a look at the award-season favorite Poor Things starring Emma Stone and the Star Wars-like Netflix release Rebel Moon: Part 1 - A Child of Fire from director Zack Snyder. Are these films worth watching? Will Graham and Juan agree? Tune in to find out!

Fall is here! Which means the release of prestige year-end films as well as some blockbuster hopefuls. In this episode, Graham and Juan take on the major movies being released this Fall. Among the films discussed are The Marvels, Napoleon, Maestro, Poor Things, and many more. Which films will be a must-watch, and which will be a hard pass? Let's get into it!

Jump scares and evil spirits don't stop Graham and Juan from breaking down the recent A24 horror release Talk to Me, directed by YouTubers Danny and Michael Philippou. Graham and Juan discuss the difficulty of transitioning from YouTube content creating to legitimate Hollywood film directing. Graham teaches Juan all about the brothers' YouTube channel RackaRacka, while Juan shares his all-time favorite horror films with Graham (who has seen none of them). 

This week, the show transforms into "Cinema Chat With My Uncle," as Graham and Juan welcome their special guest, comic book aficionado/professional chef/Graham's uncle, Bret Macris! Graham asks Bret about his take on comic book movies and TV shows, the future of the MCU and the new James Gunn-led DCU. Bret also shares his chef's perspective on the restaurant-centric FX series The Bear. WARNING: F-bombs and other foul language will be dropped!

It's finally here! Graham and Juan go full-on Barbenheimer in this episode, reviewing the blockbuster double-feature that is Greta Gerwig's Barbie and  Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Plus we get the first "Graham's Lock" Oscar predictions of the year.

Graham and Juan choose to accept the mission of discussing the newest installment of the M:I franchise, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, although it was very late at night when they had their chat and things went a bit off the rails at the end. They also rank all seven M:I films...but it's not easy.

What happens when Graham falls asleep during a film? FInd out as he and Juan break down the fifth and probably final Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Also, recent news about director Greta Gerwig's newest project leads to a random discussion of auetur theory and the scarcity of truly "independent" directors.

Graham and Juan break down the new Netflix release Extraction 2 starring Chris Hemsworth, followed by a look at their favorite shows on streaming. Plus, some breaking casting news from the DC Universe. And introducing our epic new theme music!

Part 2 of the Big Summer Movie Preview! Graham and Juan give their assessment of major upcoming releases in July and August. Also Juan gets schooled by Graham on RackaRacka.

Graham and Juan break down the newest DC superhero blockbuster, The Flash. The story, the VFX, the connection to the DC Universe...what will their take be?

Graham and Juan try to make sense of "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," the latest film in the Transformers franchise. It seems like they will probably agree on this one.

And Juan quizzes Graham with a Father's Day-themed game called "Dad's Days on Set"!

Graham and Juan dissect the much-anticipated "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" animated sequel to 2018's Oscar-winning "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." [Don't worry - spoiler warnings are provided!]

Will Graham and Juan agree that this sequel is worth seeing? Let's dive in!

Graham and Juan take on this year's big summer releases, starting with June releases...and Graham puts Juan to the test with a little game he calls, "Did Vin Say?"

It's time for Cinema Chat with My Dad! Film school student Graham Ros and his father, Juan Ros - who has a film degree and used to work in film - discuss the podcast: why they decided to launch it and what you can expect in future episodes!