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Cinebuds
Every week, Radio Milwaukee's Dori Zori and Milwaukee Film’s Kristopher Pollard talk about movies in theaters, streaming at home or wherever they might be, as well as Milwaukee's film scene.
Episodes
CinebudsVal Kilmer: His Life and Work
When you heard the news earlier this month that Val Kilmer died, your mind likely jumped to an image of him from one of his movies. Iceman from Top Gun was no…
Cinebuds'Death of a Unicorn'
We've got unicorns on the brain! 🦄On this episode, Dori and Kpolly wrangle their thoughts around the mythically weird and wild recent release, Death of a…
CinebudsMKE Film presents 'Animation April'!
We’re a scant two days into April, and Milwaukee Film has lined up a couple series that will keep your eyes glued to the big screen throughout the month — one…
Cinebuds'Lifers' with Local H's Scott Lucas
On this episode, we dive into the new concert film Lifers with two of the people who know it best because they lived it: Local H's Scott Lucas and…
CinebudsWomen's History Month!
We don’t exactly keep rock-solid statistics for this sort of thing, but to the best of our recollection, this episode of Cinebuds sets a new land-speed record…
Cinebuds'Paddington In Peru'
CineAre you about to experience the most adorable episode of Cinebuds ever? It’s hard to say definitively, but considering the podcast has somehow never…
Cinebuds'Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)'
When you subtitle your film The Burden of Black Genius, it’s clear you’re going to venture into heavy territory. That’s something Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson…
Cinebuds'Captain America: Brave New World'
The Captain America wing (heh) of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has carved out a logical space over the course of its four movies. Sure, they have the…
Cinebuds'50 Years of SNL Music'
Live from Milwaukee ...Too easy? Sure. But appropriate considering the subject of this episode, in which we find out hosts diving into Ladies & Gentlemen... 50…
CinebudsBlack History Month Programming at MKE Film
This year for Black History Month, Milwaukee Film tapped its new Black Lens programmer Ty Williams to curate selections that examine various aspects of the…
Cinebuds'Nickel Boys'
With some movies, you don’t want to know what you’re in for. Processing the unexpected is part of the experience, whether it’s a great twist (The Usual…
Cinebuds'The Brutalist' (on 70mm film!)
One of the prominent talking points around recent Best Picture nominee The Brutalist is the level of commitment it asks of its audience. Tipping the scales at…
Cinebuds'Nosferatu'
There are some things that are never a good idea. Eating Tide pods, for instance. Then there are things that deserve selective engagement — facing your fears…
Cinebuds'Angels of Dirt': A moving story two decades in the making
When filmmaker Wendy Schneider started going to Aztalan Cycle Club in Lake Mills as a curious fan 20 years ago, there was a lot she didn’t know.She didn’t know…
CinebudsBest of 2024!
A familiar face from the Cinebuds crew returns to join Dori Zori and Kristopher Pollard for a lively chat about their favorite films of 2024! Who could it be?…
Cinebuds'A Complete Unknown'
Even before the casting was announced, we knew the success or failure of this film would hinge on the performance of the actor at its center. Ultimately, that…
CinebudsMKE Film Presents: Season's Screenings
Traditions make the holiday season what it is. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. A treasured decoration hanging in a place of honor on the tree. The annual…
Cinebuds'My Old Ass'
Our two very definitely not old hosts welcome another very definitely not old guest and first-time Cinebuds visitor: Molly Snyder from OnMilwaukee!!! The…
CinebudsFanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara
When the worlds of music and movies intersect, we tend to think about concert films — gigantic spectacles glamorizing the wonderful side of fame, like Taylor…
CinebudsMilwaukee Film's Keanuthon!
Forget the chicken and the egg. Nevermind the sound of one hand clapping. Let's answer something truly difficult:What's your favorite Keanu Reeves…
CinebudsInterview with Eugene Mirman
Dori Zori & Kristopher Pollard interview comedian Eugene Mirman (voice of Gene in Bob's Burgers) and discuss what they've been watching lately.
CinebudsMilwaukee Jewish Film Festival 2024
Dori Zori from 88Nine recently spoke with Micki Seinfeld, Director of Special Events, and Julie Lookatch, Marketing Director, to highlight must-see films at…
CinebudsOur favorite vampire movies
First rule of bite club is to talk about it as much as you can. They talk about the Oriental Theater's upcoming "Bite Club," an exploration of vampire movies…
Cinebuds1-800-ON-HER-OWN: A chat with the legendary Ani DiFranco
Dori delves into the new documentary 1-800-ON-HER-OWN by talking with its central figure, Ani DiFranco. The film examines DiFranco's balancing act between two…
Cinebuds'We Can Be Heroes' and the Dialogues Documentary Festival
MKE Film is introducing the first edition of its planned annual event: the Dialogues Documentary Festival. Dori and Kpolly chat about the LARP-oriented film…
Cinebuds'Music for Mushrooms' ... and people, too!
Dori Zori is on a wing of her own with writer, director and star East Forest for a conversation about mental health, magic and mushrooms, as well as the new…
Cinebuds'Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice' ... if you know, you know
Beetlejuice is back baby! Dori and K-Polly give it the old Cinebuds back rub. The 2024 version is gonna be playing for a bit at the historic Oriental Theater…
CinebudsThe Friday Night Freak Show with WMSE's Tom Crawford
Dori Zori of 88Nine x Kristopher Pollard of MKE Film x Tom Crawford of WMSE = wow! Big conversation. Past present and future. Cinema is just the tip of the…
Cinebuds'Sing Sing' with a dash of X-Men
A 93 on Imdb, Sing Sing is a movie about a man falsely accused and Dori and Kristopher have some thoughts. Sounds serious but, in truth, a comedy of…
CinebudsM. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap'
M. Night Shyamalan's latest film is called "Trap," but what do Dori and Kristopher Pollard think about it? Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
CinebudsThe horror side pocket of creepy kid movies
“Creepy kids” is practically a movie genre unto itself, especially if you broaden the scope and rightfully include films like Baby Geniuses and characters like…
CinebudsThe intersection of movies and music with Immortal Girlfriend
Cinebuds on the sound board with Immortal Girlfriend talking about the Milwaukee duo's past, present and future.-Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Cinebuds'Deadpool & Wolverine'
Are you tired of the multiverse? The Marvel Cinematic Universe? The universe in general? Do we have a movie for you — as long as you’re down for a movie that…
Cinebuds'Touch': An Icelandic romance with a serious spark
Even if you really love movies, you likely have at least one genre that’s sectioned off with caution tape. For Dori, it’s romance. So when Kpolly approached…
CinebudsThe Bikeriders
Kristopher Pollard and Dori Zori are joined by Radio Milwaukee's Jen Ellis as they talk about the new biker flick, The Bikeriders. Over the course of a decade…
CinebudsThe unlikely revenge thriller 'Thelma'
Unlikely revenge thriller Thelma goes through the Cinebuds rinse. Thelma follows the titular nonagenarian lead as she gets scammed and gets revenge in a film…
Cinebuds'Femme' is a revenge film ... and so much more
Dori and Kpolly delve into Femme, a fascinating take on the revenge film theme and one that keeps you guessing while delving into themes of redemption…
Cinebuds'Problemista' and gushing over Tilda Swinton
Problemista centers on Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer who's struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs…
Cinebuds‘Babes’ review: An infantile comedy in all the right ways
The comedy subgenre of “oh crap I’m pregnant and not ready to have a baby” is fertile ground. Pun intended. Recent years have brought us the likes of Juno…
Cinebuds'Furiosa' and the 'Mad Max' saga
The Mad Max saga continues, and Dori Zori is joined by guest host Marcus Doucette to talk about the post-apocalyptic hellscape the series is set in, as well as…
CinebudsAn interview with 'Eno' director Gary Hustwit
Dori and Kpolly sit down with documentary filmmaker Gary Hustwit about his new Brian Eno docupic, a groundbreaking an adventurous project that live-edits at…
CinebudsSome hot takes on the new Zendaya movie 'Challengers'
Dori Zori and Kristopher Pollard tangle with a love triangle not of their own making as they review the new movie Challengers. They talk about what worked…
CinebudsThe Milwaukee duo who shaped the sound of ‘The People’s Joker’
We’re down a Cinebud this week, but worry not because we called in a couple of Jokers to compensate.To be more accurate, our very special guests joining us on…
CinebudsBig feet? Bigfoot? Nope, it's a "Sasquatch Sunset."
Kpolly and Dori discuss the film Sasquatch Sunset, and things gets a little hairy.Produced & edited by Marcus Doucette
CinebudsKristofer Pollard and Dori Zori talk all things Footloose
Kristofer Pollard and Dori Zori talk all things Footloose, with a nice little Q&A.Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
CinebudsYour guide to week two of the Milwaukee Film Festival
Did you know that over the course of its two weeks, this year’s Milwaukee Film Festival will have screened 131 features and 169 shorts? For the math heads out…
CinebudsOur guide to the Milwaukee Film Festival (Part 1)
Dori Zori and K-Polly are joined by Kerstin Larson of MKE Film to breakdown some highlights from week one of The Milwaukee Film Festival. Things get pretty…
CinebudsGhostbusters: Frozen Empire
In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher talk about the next installment of the Ghostbusters franchise, Frozen Empire. In this one, the Spengler family…
CinebudsEarlybird (A Wisconsin film!)
In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher get local! They speak with Wisconsin filmmaker Martin Kaszubowski about his movie, Earlybird. The flick is about…
CinebudsThe Boys in the Boat
In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori and Kpolly talk about the George Clooney-directed film 'The Boys in the Boat' — but they don't stay a duo for long. Joining…
CinebudsThe Crime is Mine
In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher say 'Ooh, la la' for the French film, "The Crime Is Mine."Set in 1935 Paris, a young actress has just been…
CinebudsAll of Us Strangers
In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher get a little emotional about the 2023 film, "All of Us Strangers". It's about a screenwriter who has a chance…
CinebudsThe Greatest Night in Pop
In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher talk about one of the most impactful movements in music. It's the 2024 film, "The Greatest Night in Pop," a…
CinebudsAmerican Fiction
In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher chop it up about "American Fiction". It's the Oscar-nominated film (2023) about a respected, yet frustrated…
CinebudsThe Color Purple (2023)
On this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher talk about the 2023 remake of The Color Purple. The new and original films (1985) are based on the 1982 Pulitzer…
CinebudsValentine's & Anti-Valentine's Flicks
It's almost Valentine's Day! And of course, That means Dori & Kristopher are talking about their love of... movies! Listen up for their favorite V-Day and…
Cinebuds"Saltburn": a film never to be forgotten...
It's a place you'll never leave... Saltburn. In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori and Kristopher talk about this 2023 psychological thriller -- which they say you…