This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we climb aboard one of the biggest movies ever made as we revisit James Cameron’s 1997 epic Titanic. As we near the end of our James Cameron season, we talk about the film that cemented him as a box office legend, and brought romance disaster and spectacle together in unforgettable fashion.We discuss the iconic love story of Jack and Rose, and why their relationship still resonates decades later, while also celebrating the rich supporting cast (including scene stealing turns from Kathy Bates and Billy Zane). The conversation dives into Cameron’s meticulous filmmaking - from groundbreaking visual effects and large scale practical sets, to the emotional storytelling that keeps the three hour runtime gripping from start to finish.Along the way we reflect on the film’s historic box office success and its lasting place in pop culture history. With talk of the epic romance, historical drama, Oscar wins, and unforgettable music, this episode is an entertaining celebration of Titanic as both a cinematic achievement and a deeply emotional crowd pleaser.
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EPISODE 32: TITANIC
This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we climb aboard one of the biggest movies ever made as we revisit James Cameron’s 1997 epic Titanic. As we near the end of our James Cameron season, we talk about the film that cemented him as a box office legend, and brought romance disaster and spectacle together in unforgettable fashion.We discuss the iconic love story of Jack and Rose, and why their relationship still resonates decades later, while also celebrating the rich supporting cast (including scene stealing turns from Kathy Bates and Billy Zane). The conversation dives into Cameron’s meticulous filmmaking - from groundbreaking visual effects and large scale practical sets, to the emotional storytelling that keeps the three hour runtime gripping from start to finish.Along the way we reflect on the film’s historic box office success and its lasting place in pop culture history. With talk of the epic romance, historical drama, Oscar wins, and unforgettable music, this episode is an entertaining celebration of Titanic as both a cinematic achievement and a deeply emotional crowd pleaser.
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EPISODE 32: TITANIC
This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we climb aboard one of the biggest movies ever made as we revisit James Cameron’s 1997 epic Titanic. As we near the end of our James Cameron season we talk about the film that cemented him as a box office legend and brought romance, disaster, and spectacle together in unforgettable fashion.We discuss the iconic love story of Jack and Rose and why their relationship still resonates decades later, while also celebrating the rich supporting cast, including scene stealing turns from Kathy Bates and Billy Zane. The conversation dives into Cameron’s meticulous filmmaking from groundbreaking visual effects and large scale practical sets, to the emotional storytelling that keeps the three hour runtime gripping from start to finish.Along the way we reflect on the film’s famously troubled production, its historic box office success, and its lasting place in pop culture history. With talk of historical Oscar wins and unforgettable music, this episode is a warm and entertaining celebration of Titanic as both a cinematic achievement and a deeply emotional crowd pleaser.
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EPISODE 31: TRUE LIES
This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we leap into the high energy world of True Lies, the 1994 James Cameron action comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. As part of our James Cameron season we explore how this wild mix of spy thrills, domestic chaos, blockbuster scale and classic nineties comedy fits into his larger filmography. From the glossy action set pieces to the bewildering yet charming tonal swings the movie delivers plenty to talk about and plenty to laugh over.We dig into the film’s playful take on secret agent tropes, the unforgettable performances from Arnold and Jamie Lee Curtis, and the surprising emotional beats hidden under all the explosions and flying fish tails. Along the way we talk Bond influences, the movie’s enormous budget, and why this still feels like one of the most unusual projects Cameron ever tackled. It is an episode full of fun, positivity and big James Cameron energy as we continue our journey toward Avatar and the rest of his bold and ambitious films.
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EPISODE 30: TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY
This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we’re cranking up the steel, the synth, and the sunglasses as we dive into Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Continuing our second season dedicated to the works of James Cameron, we revisit the 1991 blockbuster that redefined action cinema and transformed Arnold Schwarzenegger from villain to hero.We talk about the film’s groundbreaking visual effects, the surprising humour and heart at its core, and how Cameron turned a high-octane sequel into an emotional story about fate and humanity. From the unforgettable “Bad to the Bone” bar scene to the molten-metal finale, we explore what makes this film such an enduring classic.Along the way, we share fun behind-the-scenes trivia, chat about how T2 reflected the early nineties cultural moment, and debate whether the original Terminator still has the tighter pacing. It’s an episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and brotherly banter as we celebrate one of the greatest sequels ever made. Hasta la vista, movie lovers!
Get ready for musings and thoughts on a variety of movies, as two Canadian film enthusiasts, The Crouch Brothers, discuss films of all eras, and try to get inside each other's minds.
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