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The Cine-Files

The Cine-Files

By: Steve Morris & John Rocha
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Each week on The Cine-Files we enter the world of great film and explore its themes, history, filmmakers and the influences it has on movies today Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/supportSteve Morris & John Rocha Art
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  • 462 Annie Hall (1977) Part 2
    Dec 20 2025

    On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their overdue tribute to the late and incredibly great Diane Keaton with Part 2 of their deep dive into 1977's 'Annie Hall'. The film stars Keaton and Woody Allen who also co-wrote and directed the movie. A satirical romantic comedy-drama with Allen as Alvy Singer, who tries to figure out the reasons for the failure of his relationship with the eponymous female lead, Annie Hall, a role Allen wrote specifically for Keaton. The film was nominated for the Big Five Academy Awards, winning four: the Academy Award for Best Picture, two for Allen (Best Director and, with Marshall Brickman, Best Original Screenplay), and Best Actress for Keaton who also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress that year. It ranks 31st on AFI's list of the 100 greatest films in American cinema. The film's screenplay was also named the funniest ever written by the Writers Guild of America in its list of the "101 Funniest Screenplays". It's also regarded by critics as a landmark "transitional" film in Allen's career, moving his work from more "accessible" and surreal parody towards more "naturalistic" comic filmmaking. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates and more.


    AND REMEMBER, WE ARE RUNNING OUR FIRST EVER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FOR NEW PATRONS. YOU CAN JOIN THE CINE-FILES PATREON NOW FOR 25% OFF ANY TIER. JUST USE THE CODE 9BCA3 WHEN YOU SIGN UP AT: https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles


    If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/48yHOHj


    Purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmark


    This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:


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    FOLLOW:

    Follow John Rocha: @therochasays

    Follow Steve Morris: @srmorris

    Follow us on Twitter @cine_files

    Follow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcast



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES
    * Check out Secret Nature and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://secretnature.com
    * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donations

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    3 hrs and 50 mins
  • 461 Annie Hall (1977) Part 1
    Dec 12 2025

    On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha offer up their overdue tribute to the late and incredibly great Diane Keaton by revisiting 1977's 'Annie Hall'. The film stars Keaton and Woody Allen who also co-wrote and directed the movie. A satirical romantic comedy-drama with Allen as Alvy Singer, who tries to figure out the reasons for the failure of his relationship with the eponymous female lead, Annie Hall, a role Allen wrote specifically for Keaton. The film was nominated for the Big Five Academy Awards, winning four: the Academy Award for Best Picture, two for Allen (Best Director and, with Marshall Brickman, Best Original Screenplay), and Best Actress for Keaton who also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress that year. It ranks 31st on AFI's list of the 100 greatest films in American cinema. The film's screenplay was also named the funniest ever written by the Writers Guild of America in its list of the "101 Funniest Screenplays". It's also regarded by critics as a landmark "transitional" film in Allen's career, moving his work from more "accessible" and surreal parody towards more "naturalistic" comic filmmaking. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates and more.


    AND JUST ANNOUNCED TODAY, WE ARE RUNNING OUR FIRST EVER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FOR NEW PATRONS. YOU CAN JOIN THE CINE-FILES PATREON NOW FOR 25% OFF ANY TIER. JUST USE THE CODE 9BCA3 WHEN YOU SIGN UP AT: https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles


    If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/48yHOHj


    Purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmark


    This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:


    HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatment options for hair loss, ED & more. Check out HIMS at: www.hims.com

    WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES: Crafted exclusively for freezing and grown in the rich, fertile soil of Washington by generations of passionate American farmers, these berries have a legacy of excellence. Picked at peak ripeness, Washington red raspberries are frozen within hours of harvest—often on the same farm as they were grown. Visit their website for more info at: www.redrazz.org

    UNCOMMON GOODS: Discover unique gifts created by independent makers at Uncommon Goods. You'll find something for everyone you love—including you. Visit their website for some great gifts at: www.uncommongoods.com

    SECRET NATURE: OUR MISSION Feeling is the secret, and our mission is to help people feel better everyday. High-CBD, low-THC means all the benefits and none of the common negative side effects like anxiety and paranoia. We have been breeding and growing high CBD cannabis for over 10 years, and are excited to finally offer these revolutionary products to people all over the world. It’s time for a new wave of cannabis that can enhance your lifestyle, not hinder it. Visit their website at www.secretnature.com


    FOLLOW:

    Follow John Rocha: @therochasays

    Follow Steve Morris: @srmorris

    Follow us on Twitter @cine_files

    Follow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcast



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES
    * Check out Secret Nature and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://secretnature.com
    * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/cinefiles
    * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • The Cine-Files Presents BUSINESS HISTORY: Thomas Edison and the Movie Murder Mystery
    Dec 11 2025

    Hello Cine-Files fans! Pushkin Industries, a podcast company we are sure you are all familiar with, reached out to ask us to help with the launch of their new show Business History. Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small, bringing to life the greatest innovations, the boldest entrepreneurs and the craziest mavericks in the archives of commerce and finance.

    They sent us an episode that fits with our conversations on movies. It details Thomas Edison's role in the mysterious disappearance of the true inventor of the movie camera. The man who invented the movie camera got on a train in France in 1890 and was never seen again. The wife of Louis Le Prince thought she knew who’d ordered her husband’s disappearance and presumed murder - Thomas Alva Edison. Many people were simultaneously racing to develop moving pictures - so had Edison decided to bump off his closest rival so he could win? The story of who deserves the credit for the movies is a murky one - involving bitter betrayal, courtroom drama and soft-core porn.

    We hope you enjoy it. If you do, find more tales of founders, business success, and spectacular failures on Business History, available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.


    Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles


    Purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmark


    This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:

    HIMS. Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatment options for hair loss, ED & more. Check out HIMS at: www.hims.com

    WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES: Crafted exclusively for freezing and grown in the rich, fertile soil of Washington by generations of passionate American farmers, these berries have a legacy of excellence. Picked at peak ripeness, Washington red raspberries are frozen within hours of harvest—often on the same farm as they were grown. Visit their website for more info at: www.redrazz.org

    UNCOMMON GOODS: Discover unique gifts created by independent makers at Uncommon Goods. You'll find something for everyone you love—including you. Visit their website for some great gifts at: www.uncommongoods.com

    SECRET NATURE: OUR MISSION Feeling is the secret, and our mission is to help people feel better everyday. High-CBD, low-THC means all the benefits and none of the common negative side effects like anxiety and paranoia. We have been breeding and growing high CBD cannabis for over 10 years, and are excited to finally offer these revolutionary products to people all over the world. It’s time for a new wave of cannabis that can enhance your lifestyle, not hinder it. Visit their website at www.secretnature.com


    FOLLOW:

    Follow John Rocha: @therochasays

    Follow Steve Morris: @srmorris

    Follow us on Twitter @cine_files

    Follow us on Instagram @thecinefilespodcast



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CINEFILES
    * Check out Secret Nature and use my code CINEFILES for a great deal: https://secretnature.com
    * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/cinefiles
    * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-cine-files/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    56 mins
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