Cynema

About Cynema

The podcast inspired by Jaws the Revenge. Not a movie review site, but rather a look at the effects of cynicism on our entertainment.

Publisher

B. Harrison Smith

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Jul 2019

Latest episode

13 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

121 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Feb 2025

   S4E121 - EP 121 How Stupid Do They Think We Are?

   Episode Notes A look at the Feb 13 announcement that was to "impact the nation" but really was just showboating hype and distraction. Find out more at https://cynema-85.pinecast.co (https://cynema-85.pinecast.co) This podcast is powered by Pinecast (https://pinecast.com).

2. 

   7 Feb 2025

   S4E120 - EP 120 Dexter's Not As Smart As You Think

   Episode Notes A look at how writers deliberately layer lots and lots of plot to make it seem like the story is smart and you're not. Find out more at https://cynema-85.pinecast.co (https://cynema-85.pinecast.co) This podcast is powered by Pinecast (https://pinecast.com).

3. 

   20 Nov 2024

   S4E119 - EP 119 Being on the Right Side of History

   Creator of Cynema explores how cynical AI rectifies old Hollywood cynicism and shafted franchises, revealing a new path forward in cinematic storytelling.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

4,694

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

31 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

32

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51