The TCA is joined by a special guest to cover Steve's "next Best Picture" and Ofili's "one of the best four movies in 2024." In episode 16 we discuss Sean Baker's filmmaking style, the various on-screen relationship dynamics depicted in Baker's latest independent drama, and that final sequence that has got everyone talking. We also talk about how B…

*SPOILER-FREE* Say what you want about Crowley's nonlinear structuring of his 2024 tearjerker, but Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield have just delivered the most grounded performances for an on-screen couple in 2024. Ofili and Steve are back to cover the latest romantic drama from A24, WE LIVE IN TIME, and they discuss how the film tackles grief, t…

"In my opinion, OSCAR-worthy 2025, very easily" is how Ofili starts off talking about the feature directorial debut from Freemont, CA filmmaker Sean Wang, DÌDI (弟弟). Together with Steve, TCA covers the coming-of-ager and how Academy Award nominee Wang draws inspiration from his 2008 California summers showing learning to kiss, the struggle to fit i…

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Ofili and Steve are joined with Nigerian filmmaker, Ikem Okeke, writer and director of the 2021 short film, HUSBANDRY. Okeke takes them behind the scenes (2:55) of what shooting in Lagos was like, the shoestring constraints of a short film, and how thinking on your feet can be the defining factor of any passion project. Okeke also discusses his nex…

Ofili and Steve are back covering the latest crowd favorite, MONKEY MAN. They share what they loved about Dev Patel's directorial debut, what creative choices rubbed them the wrong way, and how not every film featuring a man wearing a suit while fighting bad guys should be termed a "John Wick Movie." Send us a text Support the show Find us on Insta…

"My planet Arrakis is so beautiful when the sun is low." *SPOILER ALERT: Episode contains key plot details from DUNE: PART TWO* In this Season 1 finale, we discuss all things DUNE. Ofili and Steve give their initial reactions to Denis Villeneuve's epic science-fiction sequel to DUNE (2021), the inspired performances of Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Fe…

It's "Bella in Wonderland" at The Cinephile's Aisle as Ofili and Steve return to discuss Yorgos Lanthimos (4:10) and his latest installation in his bizarre filmography, 'Poor Things' (9:00). They also look forward to a few upcoming films (35:10), including 'Dune: Part Two' and 'Madame Web'. Send us a text Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twit…

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*Contains key spoilers from MAY DECEMBER (15:00), LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND (25:50), and THE CREATOR (42:45)* Ofili and Steve say goodbye to 2023 by reliving some of the later releases of the year, including Zack Snyder's first installment of the Rebel Moon franchise (37:10). Happy Holidays from The Cinephile's Aisle! Hope you enjoy, and see you in 20…

The Hunger Games franchise continues to release films with compound sentences for titles that no one is ever going to call them by, but Episode 7 sees Ofili and Steve fueling their teenage nostalgia by discussing "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" (12:20). As always, they discuss what they've been watching (4:25) including 'Thanksgiving movies', or…

After a long break, Ofili and Steve return to discuss one of the best films of the year, "The Killer" from Director David Fincher (24:20), and another one of 2023's films, "The Marvels" from Nia DaCosta (19:34). They talk about what they've been watching (8:30) and what we should all be looking forward to (44:20). As always, there's mindless side t…

Episode 5 of the podcast sees Ofili and Steve joined by a guest for the first time on The Cinephile's Aisle. Camden, a fellow cinephile, joins our hosts and they discuss Jacob Elordi, Richard Linklater, Jodie Comer, and... well, more movies. Send us a text Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.…

*SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains key details from the plot of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023)* Ofili and Steve return with a bang after a long and unnecessary hiatus to discuss Nolan, the two biggest movies of the summer, and how much it doesn't matter if you think sex scenes further the plot or not... Send us a text Support the show Fi…

PLEASE go watch Celine Song's PAST LIVES if you haven't! The focus of Episode 3 of The Cinephile's Aisle continues with one directorial debut that has taken Cinema of 2023 by shock. Ofili and Steve also discuss The Blackening, Nimona and of course, July 21st AKA Barbenheimer. Send us a text Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTub…

The second installment of The Cinephile's Aisle sees Ofili and Steve coming to terms with getting older, two TV shows they have been watching, and a few directorial debuts that have caught their eyes in recent years. Somehow, Shrek, Rapunzel, and Monsters, Inc. all make an appearance in the same segment. Send us a text Support the show Find us on I…

On the first episode of the podcast, Ofili and Steve introduce The Cinephile's Aisle to the audience. They cover their shock favorites from 2023 in film so far, five movies they're most looking forward to, and all the things happening in Barbieland™. Send us a text Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.…