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Trailer: Best Movie of The 1970s - A Cinema Decon Bracket Tournament

January 11, 2025

Trailer: Best Movie of The 1970s - A Cinema Decon Bracket Tournament

Cinema Decon - Overthinking Cinema Classics and Cult Favorites

Steve Epley introduces the return of the CinemaDecon podcast, announcing an exciting new series of movie bracket tournaments that will determine the best films of each decade. This inaugural tournament will focus on the 1970s, promising to explore and celebrate the cinematic classics and cult hits from this iconic period of filmmaking.

The podcast aims to deconstruct and evaluate movies from the 1970s through a competitive bracket format, bringing together a panel of film enthusiasts to analyze and debate the merits of various films from the decade. By pitting 64 carefully curated films against each other, the show will ultimately crown a champion representing the best movie of the 1970s.

CinemaDecon positions itself as more than just a movie review podcast, but a platform for deep analysis and passionate discussion about cinema. The tournament is designed to engage film lovers, provoke debate, and celebrate the rich cinematic history of the 1970s, a decade known for groundbreaking and influential films.

Podcast Title

Cinema Decon - Overthinking Cinema Classics and Cult Favorites

Host

Sidereal Media Group

Publish Date

January 11, 2025

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Episode Notes

Kicking off in February 2025, embark on a cinematic journey with us as we crown the best movie of each decade, beginning with the iconic 1970s. Our panel of elite film historians has meticulously curated a monumental 64-film bracket, pitting each cinematic masterpiece against another in a thrilling head-to-head battle. Discover which film will claim the title of the supreme '70s classic. 

Stay tuned for an unforgettable movie experience and go to www.cinemadecon.com for more details and updates. 

  1. CinemaDecon is returning with a new podcast series focused on determining the best movie of each decade, starting with the 1970s

  2. The podcast will feature a 64-film bracket tournament to crown the ultimate 1970s movie champion

  3. The series aims to deconstruct and analyze classic and cult films from the 1970s, including iconic movies from franchises like Jaws and Star Wars

  4. The episode is a trailer/announcement for the upcoming bracket tournament series launching in February 2025

  5. The podcast will involve a panel of film historians who have curated the movie selection for the tournament

  6. CinemaDecon positions itself as a podcast that goes beyond just watching movies, but deeply analyzes and breaks down cinematic works

  1. "Nothing is over until we decide it is."  - Unknown

    - A provocative quote that suggests human agency in determining narrative or conflict resolution, which could be metaphorically applied to film discussions.

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  2. "This is the business we've chosen."  - Unknown

    - A stoic statement that implies acceptance of challenging circumstances, which could resonate with film industry perspectives.

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  3. "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown."  - Unknown

    - A classic movie quote that suggests the futility of fighting systemic injustice, which fits perfectly in a podcast about deconstructing cinema.

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  4. "We're not just watching movies, we're deconstructing them."  - Steve Epley

    - This quote directly encapsulates the podcast's core mission and approach to film analysis.

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  5. "From the calm waters of Amity island to the mostly peaceful galaxies far, far away."  - Steve Epley

    - A clever, witty transition that highlights the podcast's broad cinematic scope and playful approach to film discussion.

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Chapter 1: Movie Quote Mashup Intro

The episode begins with a playful montage of movie quotes from various classic films, creating an intriguing and cinematic atmosphere before transitioning into the podcast's main content.

  • The podcast opens with an engaging collage of film dialogue that hints at the show's cinematic focus.
  • The intro suggests a playful and irreverent approach to discussing movies.

Key Quote

  1. "Nothing is over until we decide it is. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?" by Unknown Speaker

    - This quote humorously references multiple movie references, setting a playful tone for the podcast

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Chapter 2: CinemaDecon Returns

Host Steve Epley announces the return of the CinemaDecon podcast and introduces an exciting new project: a comprehensive tournament to determine the best movie of the 1970s, inviting listeners to join a deep dive into cinema history.

  • CinemaDecon is launching a comprehensive movie tournament starting with the 1970s.
  • The podcast aims to deconstruct and evaluate cinema through a competitive, bracket-style format.

Key Quote

  1. "We're about to dive into an ongoing series of Battle bracket tournaments to find out the best movie of each decade." by Steve Epley

    - This quote directly explains the podcast's upcoming project and its unique approach to film criticism

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Note: This transcript was automatically generated using speech recognition technology. While we will make minor corrections on request, transcriptions do not currently go through a full human review process. We apologize for any errors in the automated transcript.

Unknown

Over?

Did

you

say

over?

Nothing

is

over

until

we

decide

it

is.

Was

it

over

when

the

Germans

bombed

Pearl

Harbor?

Hell,

no.

He's

not

as

tough

as

he

thinks.

Steve Epley

Neither

are

we.

Before

we

dock,

I

think

we

ought

to

discuss

the

bonus

situation.

Unknown

This

is

the

business

we've

chosen.

It's

only

a

model.

You

have

to

make

certain

concessions

to

the

war.

Steve Epley

We're

three

miles

from

the

front

line.

Unknown

Proof

that

you

wealthy

college

boys

don't

have

the

education

enough

to

admit

when

you're

wrong.

Forget

it,

Jake.

It's

Chinatown.

Stop.

Steve Epley

Don't.

Unknown

Come

back.

Don't

you

ever

interrupt

me

while

I'm

conducting

business

over

your

little

chicken

ass.

But

don't

ever

take

sides

with

anyone

against

the

family.

Here

we

live.

It

is

a

silly

place.

Steve Epley

Welcome

back

to

CinemaDecon.

Unknown

Hello,

everyone.

Steve Epley

And

yes,

the

rumors

are

true.

Cinemadecon

is

back.

My

name

is

Steve

Epley,

and

I'm

thrilled

to

announce

that

we're

making

a

spectacular

return

with

a

blast

from

the

past.

That's

right,

folks.

We're

about

to

dive

into

an

ongoing

series

of

Battle

bracket

tournaments

to

find

out

the

best

movie

of

each

decade.

In

this

round,

we're

going

to

celebrate

the

decade

that

gave

us

classics,

cult

hits,

and

everything

in

between.

From

the

calm

waters

of

Amity

island

to

the

mostly

peaceful

galaxies

far,

far

away.

We'll

dissect,

debate,

and

decide

what

truly

stands

out

as

the

best

of

the

1970s.

So

buckle

up,

grab

your

popcorn,

and

tune

in

as

we

ask

the

burning

question.

What

was

the

greatest

movie

of

the

70s?

Join

us,

because

here

on

CinemaDecon,

we're

not

just

watching

movies,

we're

deconstructing

them.

Stay

tuned

and

let

the

games

begin.

A

podcast

from

the

Sidereal

Media

Group.

Back

to

you,

anchors.