Cinema Chat (And More) With My Parents

E413: The Love Hypothesis, Hollywood's Biggest Flops, and the Stacy Horror Movie Challenge

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:02:00 GMT

In an unhinged episode recorded after much food and drink, Juan and Stacy take on the new Prime Video rom-com based on Star Wars fan fiction, The Love Hypothesis. Then, inspired by that film, Stacy and Juan share their real-life "meet-cute." And not having seen Tom Cruise's new release Digger, they discuss other big Hollywood box office flops. Plus, stay tuned for details on how to participate in the "Stacy Horror Movie Challenge" supporting the Motion Picture Television Fund!

00:00 We ate too much

02:20 Phantom of the Opera

06:28 The Love Hypothesis

21:22 Our own "meet-cute" story!

31:36 Biggest Box Office Flops

44:41 Fan Feedback

46:33 The Stacy Horror Movie Challenge!

48:57 Donate to MPTF on our IG page!

E412: Primetime with Special Guest Julian Ros, Gen Z Trends, and More!

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This week, Stacy and Juan welcome a special guest, their son Julian Ros, for an actual chat with his parents! All three watched the new Robert Pattinson film Primetime and give their take on this "based on true events" film. Plus, Julian speaks for the entire Gen Z generation on horror films and other pop culture and social media trends. And, he shares some Universal Studios HHNBTS (Halloween Horror Nights Behind the Scenes)!

00:00 Welcome our special guest - Julian Ros!

04:11 Julian Educates Us on Gen Z Trends

12:27 Julian's Halloween Horror Nights BTS

23:16 Julian's Social Media Trends

28:34 Primetime (No Spoilers)

41:38 Primetime (Spoilers!)

55:33 Julian's Favorite Pop Culture

56:55 Hellraiser

59: 31 More Pop Culture From Julian

1:00:48 Fan Feedback

1:02:33 We Still Need a Sign-Off!

E411: Resident Evil and the 2026 Emmy Awards

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:04:00 GMT

This episode hits different, as Juan went by himself to see the new Zach Cregger-directed videogame-inspired horror film Resident Evil. Stacy does her best Barbara Walters and interviews Juan about the film, with many questions on a scale from one to something. Juan also reveals (under pressure from Stacy) what his all-time favorite horror films are. Then it's a recap of the 2026 Emmy Awards!

00:00 There's a Cricket in the Garage

00:54 The Last Horror Film Stacy Saw in the Theater

02:34 Resident Evil

13:18 Resident Evil - Spoilers

22:42 Juan's Top Horror Films OAT

26:58 More Resident Evil (some spoilers)

28:39 What is CGI?

30:25 2026 Emmy Award Winners!

43:50 Fan Feedback

46:38 Next Episode - Who is Our Mystery Special Guest?

47:40 Comment on our IG Posts! @CinemaChatWithMyParents

E410: Mayday, Quizzes, and Fall Film Preview!

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This episode, Juan and Stacy review the new Apple TV+ film Mayday starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. In honor of that film, our hosts engage in a couple of Ryan-Kenneth and Cold War history quizzes. And stay to the end for their look at upcoming Oscar-worthy fall releases! Plus, it's a cry for help for Stacy's ever-growing mug collection.

00:00 Stacy has a mug problem

03:51 Mayday

08:52 Stacy loves Kenneth Branagh

11:17 More Mayday

14:13 Stacy's Mom Traveled to the USSR

16:17 Even More Mayday

21:30 Stacy loves Kenneth Branagh Part 2

23:12 Mayday - Ratings

25:19 It's Quiz Time!

26:12 Kenneth or Ryan Quiz

30:32 Cold War History Quiz

36:13 Fall Movie Preview

37:21 Wild Horse Nine

39:38 The Debut

40:47 Fjord

41:50 La Bola Negra

42:58 Wildwood

44:28 You Can See Everything

47:15 It's our anniversary!

50:24 Fan Feedback

52:05 Contact Us! Email or DM us

E409: Coyote vs Acme, Movies We Watched on Our Alaska Cruise, and Remembering Dolly Parton

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Stacy and Juan are back from their vacation and are ready to dive into the new hybrid live action-animated feature, Coyote vs Acme. Then, hear about their Alaska cruise, including the two films they watched on the ship, 2009's The Proposal and this year's Power Ballad. The episode wraps up with a tribute to Stacy's all-time favorite, Dolly Parton. Plus - who does Stacy want to live in her celebrity neighborhood?

00:00 We're Back from Vacation!

02:15 Welcome to this Episode

03:03 Weak Choices at the Cinema This Week

04:46 Coyote vs Acme! (No Spoilers)

11:39 Saturday Mornings in the 1970s

14:51 Duck Amuck

15:47 It's a Generational Thing?

19:27 Coyote vs Acme (Spoilers!)

25:14 What We Watched on Our Cruise

26:21 Stacy Explains Her Celebrity Neighborhood

28:07 Power Ballad (No Spoilers)

33:51 Power Ballad (Spoilers!)

36:24 More About Alaska / Sitka Tour Guide Elena

38:39 The Proposal

46:07 Remembering Dolly Parton

01:00:09 This Was Jam-Packed

01:00:33 Email show@cinemachatwithmyparents.com

01:00:47 Instagram @cinemachatwithmyparents

01:00:58 Subscribe! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, iHeartRadio

E408: The Drama, The Invite, Back to the Future, and Frozen!

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:04:00 GMT

It's a packed episode of Cinema Chat! First, Juan and Stacy review a pair of recent relationship-themed dramas, The Drama, with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and The Invite, starring Seth Rogen and directed by co-star Olivia Wilde. Then it's a new segment of "Summer Movie Fun" (or whatever they're calling it), with flashbacks to Back to the Future and Disney's Frozen!

00:00 Stacy wears the same Star Wars T-shirt

01:21 Graham recommends two films

02:30 We watched The Drama and The Invite

04:02 Welcome to this episode

05:38 The Drama (No Spoilers)

15:08 The Drama (Spoilers!)

25:05 The Invite (No Spoilers)

31:26 The Invite (Spoilers!)

44:03 Summer Movie Fun!

44:43 Back to the Future (1985)

50:46 Frozen (2013)

54:49 Wrapping it Up

55:22 Email us! show@cinemachatwithmyparents.com

55:58 Instagram @cinemachatwithmyparents

56:32 We still don't have a good sign-off

E407: The Return of Graham

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:04:00 GMT

In this very special episode of Cinema Chat, Stacy and Juan welcome back Juan's former co-host, their son Graham Ros, to discuss the intricacies of cinema, life after film school, the best Christopher Nolan films, the state of the movie industry, and more. Proud parents, they are! Plus our first-ever live studio audience!

E406: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Sound of Music Chat

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:02:00 GMT

The hills are alive...with the sound of Cinema Chat! In this episode, Stacy and Juan break down the box office blockbuster that is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth Spider-Man outing for Tom Holland. And it's a brand new Cinema Chat segment, Summer Flashback Movie Time, or maybe it's Summer Old Timey Movie Review, featuring the 1965 Best Picture winner, The Sound of Music!

E405: The Odyssey is Here - and it is EPIC!

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:04:00 GMT

After all the hype and build-up, director Christopher Nolan's take on Homer's The Odyssey was released last weekend. Juan and Stacy give their take on this epic tale - and whether it lives up to the massive expectations.

E404: Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, 2026 Emmy Nominations, and More Fan Feedback!

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:05:00 GMT

This week brings the release of Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass starring Juan and Stacy's new favorite actress, Zoey Deutsch! Tune in as they chat about this wacky comedy. Also, the 2026 Emmy Award nominations were announced - Stacy and Juan give us their early predictions. And stay tuned for more Fan Feedback!

E403: Project Hail Mary, TV Shows We've Watched Recently, and Fan Feedback

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:05:00 GMT

Juan and Stacy review the Ryan Gosling film from this spring, now available to stream, Project Hail Mary. The hosts also share some of the TV shows they have enjoyed recently, including The Bear and Rooster. We send some love to the wonderful RunPee app. And stay tuned to the end for the first-ever Fan Feedback segment!

E402: Supergirl, Voicemails for Isabelle, and the Latest Movie Trailers!

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:04:00 GMT

Summer movie season is in high gear! Juan and Stacy take on Supergirl, the latest in the DC Universe. They also break down Voicemails for Isabelle on Netflix. But first they share their take on the movie trailers that played before Supergirl. Plus the return of the "couch" rating system!

E401: Toy Story 5, Disclosure Day - and a New Co-host!

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:04:00 GMT

The pod relaunches with a new co-host, Graham's mom, Stacy Macris Ros! Plus reviews of Toy Story 5, Disclosure Day, and other nonsense!

E301: "Superman" and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" Chat

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:04:00 GMT

In this very special episode, Graham and Juan return to discuss the two big superhero movies of the summer of 2025, Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Graham and Juan dissect both films and share their opinions - sometimes they agree, many times they do not - and rate both films using Graham's thumbs-up and Juan's five-star rating system. Juan also shares his connection to the actor who plays Pa Kent and how Howard Stern Show producer Richard Christy's parents helped with the authentic Kansas accents for the Kents. And be sure to stay to the end for an extended chat about the future of the MCU and Robert Downey, Jr. returning as Dr. Doom!

E207: "Deadpool and Wolverine" Revisited with Special Guest Bret Macris

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Nerd alert! This episode transforms into Cinema Chat with My Uncle as Graham and Juan welcome back Graham's uncle, special guest Bret Macris, professional chef and expert in all things comics. Bret has more than a few things to say about Graham and Juan's recent review of Deadpool and Wolverine (from Episode 206) and takes them to task! Get ready for an epic beatdown by Bret as Graham and Juan defend their opinions of the Marvel summer blockbuster. Be sure to stay to the end for a lively discussion about recently revealed developments for the MCU. And, see if you can count how many times Bret mispronounces "Channing Tatum"!

E206: "Deadpool and Wolverine" Chat

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT

One of the most anticipated releases of the summer, Deadpool and Wolverine gets the Cinema Chat treatment from Graham and Juan. What did they think of the latest release from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? And be sure to listen as Graham quizzes Juan in a little game called "X-Man or Musical Artist"!

E205: "Kinds of Kindness" Chat

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Hot on the heels of the Oscar-winning Poor Things, director Yorgos Lanthimos is back with an anthology film, Kinds of Kindness. Graham and Juan sift through all the weirdness to see if the parts add up to a cohesive whole. And, Juan tests Graham's knowledge of other anthology films in this episode's game.

E204: "A Quiet Place: Day One" Chat

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Shhh! Graham and Juan have to keep their voices down to discuss the third film in what is now the Quiet Place Franchise, A Quiet Place: Day One. Graham also stumps Juan in a new game, "Did These Two Actors Appear Together?"

E203: "Inside Out 2" Chat

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:21:07 GMT

Graham and Juan join original emotions Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, plus a bunch of new emotions including Anxiety as they discuss the newest Pixar release, Inside Out 2. And stay tuned as Juan quizzes Graham in a Jeopardy-style Pixar trivia game!

E202: Summer 2024 Catch-Up: "X-Men '97," "Invincible," and "Furiosa" Chat

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT

In this "Summer Catch-Up" episode, Graham and Juan share what they have been up to since the premiere episode: mostly watching animated TV series! They break down the Disney+ series "X-Men '97," Season 2 of Amazon Prime's "Invincible," and then wrap it up with a look at the latest entry in the Mad Max franchise, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."

E201: Our Big Summer Movie Preview 2024 (Season 2 Premiere)

Sat, 25 May 2024 19:16:16 GMT

Graham and Juan return for a second season of cinema chat, starting with their preview of the major theatrical releases for Summer 2024! Highly-anticipated movies previewed in thius episode include:

To top it off, Graham and Julian challenge each other with movie-related games! Check out our Season 2 premiere episode today!

E14: "Dune Part Two" and Oscars Chat (Season 1 Finale)

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

In the season finale episode, Graham and Juan break down the first blockbuster film of 2024, Dune Part Two. But first, our father-son film buffs provide their unique recap of this year's Academy Awards.

E13: "Poor Things" and "Rebel Moon" Chat

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:16:04 GMT

Graham and Juan begin the new year with a look at the award-season favorite Poor Things starring Emma Stone and the Star Wars-like Netflix release Rebel Moon: Part 1 - A Child of Fire from director Zack Snyder. Are these films worth watching? Will Graham and Juan agree? Tune in to find out!

E12: Our Really Big Fall Movie Preview 2023

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:30:00 GMT

Fall is here! Which means the release of prestige year-end films as well as some blockbuster hopefuls. In this episode, Graham and Juan take on the major movies being released this Fall. Among the films discussed are The Marvels, Napoleon, Maestro, Poor Things, and many more. Which films will be a must-watch, and which will be a hard pass? Let's get into it!

E11: From YouTube to Hollywood, "Talk to Me," and Horror Films Chat

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:45:45 GMT

Jump scares and evil spirits don't stop Graham and Juan from breaking down the recent A24 horror release Talk to Me, directed by YouTubers Danny and Michael Philippou. Graham and Juan discuss the difficulty of transitioning from YouTube content creating to legitimate Hollywood film directing. Graham teaches Juan all about the brothers' YouTube channel RackaRacka, while Juan shares his all-time favorite horror films with Graham (who has seen none of them).

E10: Cinema Chat With My Uncle (special guest Bret Macris): Superhero Films and "The Bear" Chat

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This week, the show transforms into "Cinema Chat With My Uncle," as Graham and Juan welcome their special guest, comic book aficionado/professional chef/Graham's uncle, Bret Macris! Graham asks Bret about his take on comic book movies and TV shows, the future of the MCU and the new James Gunn-led DCU. Bret also shares his chef's perspective on the restaurant-centric FX series The Bear. WARNING: F-bombs and other foul language will be dropped!

E09: It's Barbenheimer! "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" Chat

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:00:00 GMT

It's finally here! Graham and Juan go full-on Barbenheimer in this episode, reviewing the blockbuster double-feature that is Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Plus we get the first "Graham's Lock" Oscar predictions of the year.

E08: "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Chat

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Graham and Juan choose to accept the mission of discussing the newest installment of the M:I franchise, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, although it was very late at night when they had their chat and things went a bit off the rails at the end. They also rank all seven M:I films...but it's not easy.

E07: "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" Chat

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:46:02 GMT

What happens when Graham falls asleep during a film? FInd out as he and Juan break down the fifth and probably final Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Also, recent news about director Greta Gerwig's newest project leads to a random discussion of auetur theory and the scarcity of truly "independent" directors.

E06: "Extraction 2" and Best of Streaming Chat

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:30:00 GMT

Graham and Juan break down the new Netflix release Extraction 2 starring Chris Hemsworth, followed by a look at their favorite shows on streaming. Plus, some breaking casting news from the DC Universe. And introducing our epic new theme music!

E05: Our Big Summer Movie Preview 2023 Part 2

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:12:57 GMT

Part 2 of the Big Summer Movie Preview! Graham and Juan give their assessment of major upcoming releases in July and August. Also Juan gets schooled by Graham on RackaRacka.

E04: "The Flash" Chat

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:30:00 GMT

Graham and Juan break down the newest DC superhero blockbuster, The Flash. The story, the VFX, the connection to the DC Universe...what will their take be?

E03: "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" / "Dad's Days on Set" Chat

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:30:00 GMT

Graham and Juan try to make sense of "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," the latest film in the Transformers franchise. It seems like they will probably agree on this one.

And Juan quizzes Graham with a Father's Day-themed game called "Dad's Days on Set"!

E02: "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" Chat

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:30:00 GMT

Graham and Juan dissect the much-anticipated "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" animated sequel to 2018's Oscar-winning "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." [Don't worry - spoiler warnings are provided!]

Will Graham and Juan agree that this sequel is worth seeing? Let's dive in!

E01: Our Big Summer Movie Preview 2023 Part 1

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:56:00 GMT

Graham and Juan take on this year's big summer releases, starting with June releases...and Graham puts Juan to the test with a little game he calls, "Did Vin Say?"

Welcome to Cinema Chat with My Dad!

Tue, 30 May 2023 21:11:29 GMT

It's time for Cinema Chat with My Dad! Film school student Graham Ros and his father, Juan Ros - who has a film degree and used to work in film - discuss the podcast: why they decided to launch it and what you can expect in future episodes!