Welcome back to Crouch Cinema Corner as we kick off Season Two and dive headfirst into the wild waters of James Cameron’s very first feature film Piranha 2: The Spawning. Before the blockbusters, the Oscars, and the billion-dollar blue aliens, there was this chaotic 1982 creature feature about flying killer fish, sunken ships, and some truly questionable dubbing.We explore Cameron’s early filmmaking roots, from his time learning under B-movie legend Roger Corman to being thrown into this Italian production where he barely spoke the language. Along the way, we discuss the film’s surprisingly competent underwater shots, its hilariously dubbed performances, and those unmistakable glimpses of the ambitious filmmaker Cameron would become.There are laughs, nostalgic nods, and plenty of appreciation for Lance Henriksen’s scene-stealing performance as we chart the humble (and very fishy) beginnings of one of cinema’s biggest directors. It’s a messy, fascinating start to our James Cameron journey and the perfect way to launch a new season of Crouch Cinema Corner.
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EPISODE 25: THE SPIELBERG CAVALCADE
It is the grand season finale of our Super Summer Spielberg Spectacular (and our first ever Season!), and we are wrapping things up in style. In this special Spielberg Cavalcade we each share our top three Spielberg films and our least favourite Spielberg entries before diving into a celebration of his film's unforgettable film scores. We also take a detour into theme park territory to talk about our favourite rides based on Spielberg films and even dream up some new ones of our own. It has been an amazing first season of Crouch Cinema Corner and we want to thank all of you for joining us on this adventure. Get ready for plenty of laughs, some surprising picks, and a joyful send-off to season one before we set sail for new cinematic journeys ahead.
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EPISODE 24: JURASSIC PARK
Join us for a roar-some episode of Crouch Cinema Corner as we dive into Steven Spielberg’s 1993 masterpiece Jurassic Park. This week the conversation is packed with childhood memories of first viewings on the big screen, plenty of debate over the coolest dinosaurs, and some surprising detours into the film’s production history. We marvel at Spielberg’s ability to balance wonder and terror, laugh about hiding in our (read: one of us) shirts during scary scenes, and reflect on how Jurassic Park reshaped our understanding of adventure films. With plenty of Spielberg love, Jurassic nostalgia, and dino fandom on full display, this is an episode that proves life truly does find a way.
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EPISODE 23: WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005)
This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we dive into Steven Spielberg’s 2005 take on War of the Worlds and its long, strange history from H. G. Wells’ original novel to Orson Welles’ infamous radio broadcast and even the 1953 sci fi classic that scarred us as kids. We swap childhood trauma stories involving alien invasions, share our favorite Spielberg family dysfunction moments, and geek out over John Williams’ spine tingling score. From Tom Cruise’s surprisingly great performance to Spielberg’s masterclass in blending practical and digital effects, we explore why this dark blockbuster still packs a punch. Along the way there is plenty of brotherly mind reading, some basement scene nostalgia, and a shared realization that Spielberg simply does not let you breathe in this movie.
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EPISODE 21: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we’re cashing fraudulent checks and chasing dreams with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks in Steven Spielberg’s stylish cat-and-mouse caper Catch Me If You Can! You voted for it in our Summer of Spielberg poll and now we're diving deep into cons, charm, and daddy issues.We talk about the real-life roots of Frank Abagnale Jr.’s incredible story, Spielberg’s signature themes of broken families and childhood trauma, and the film’s surprisingly emotional heart. There's plenty of praise for Christopher Walken’s dad energy, John Williams' effervescent score (including some mind-meld moments between your podcast hosts), and that unmistakable early-2000s visual style.From Leo’s glowing “aha” moment to that long airport hallway walk of self-reflection, we break down our favourite shots, music cues, and dysfunctional Spielberg flourishes. So grab your pilot uniform, forge a check or two, and join us for a fun and thoughtful discussion of this charming, jazzy, and surprisingly moving Spielberg gem.
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.
Spoilers in every episode.
Hosts: Peter & Tim Crouch
Original music by: Peter Crouch
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