• Mastering 'Five Nights at Freddy's' (2023)

    Welcome back Cinemaster fans for a special episode of the Spooktacular 3.0! This time we’ve got a very special movie to talk about and an extra Cinemaster Jr. in the house to talk with us. Ron and Adam are talking all things Freddy! No, not that knife gloved madman who stalks you in the dream world. I’m talking the animatronic pizza purveyor who comes for you in real life, though both prefer to work while you’re snoozing. Ron took his son Logan to see this movie opening night in theaters so all three of them will be talking all things Five Nights at Freddy’s. This is your official warning that there’s gonna be some spoilers since this one is brand new. But if you’ve seen the flick in theaters or on Peacock streaming already, or you just don’t care about spoilers as it stands, grab your popcorn and get ready for this Spooktacular installments of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    1h 36m | Nov 7, 2023
  • Mastering 'Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter (1984)

    How fortuitous to have Friday the 13th in the middle of a Spooktacular! After a little break (even Cinemasters need a little recovery time here and there) the Rental King and that fella from the North are back at it with a franchise deep cut this time. Adam’s pick is Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter. As luck would have it, the boys were able to record this episode ON Friday the 13th. It would seem the stars have aligned as Ron and Adam sit through this installment in the series and bring you play by play on the film with interesting bits of trivia and full commentary on all things Jason Voorhees. So grab a teddy bear or maybe your favorite machete and cozy up to this episode of Spooktacular Volume 3 of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    2h 48m | Oct 20, 2023
  • Mastering 'Stir of Echoes' (1999)

    The best part of waking up is Bacon on your screen! Welcome back Cinemasters to the third installment of the third annual Spooktacular brought to you exclusively by no one, especially not Vermont Aged White Cheddar. This week we are turning back the clock to when years started with a 1 for a lost classic, Stir of Echoes. In this ghostly tale of murder we find a newly clairvoyant Kevin Bacon communicating beyond the grave with the girl gone missing. In a shining performance along side Katherine Erbe (she’s having a baby in real life and in the movie) you’ll dig this creepy caper all the way up to it’s exciting conclusion. So grab you pop corn, dim the lights and join Ron and Adam for this weeks terrifying tale on the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    2h 31m | Sep 22, 2023
  • Mastering 'Willy's Wonderland' (2021)


    We are officially underway in Spooktacular 3.0 and things are starting to really get good. This week the fellas are taking on a pandemic darling known as WIlly’s Wonderland. With the resurgence of all things Nicolas Cage, this hidden gem is all kinds of fun. A mute protagonist finds himself stuck between a rock and a murderous pack of satanic robots with nothing but a handful of special sodas and a flair for pinball. Join Ron and Adam as they spend the night at Willy’s Wonderland where evil animatronics come to life and try and stop Cage from sprucing up a dilapidated destination pizza place. So grab a slice, put on your party hat and join us in singing “It’s your birthday and we want you to have fun!” on this installment of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!



    2h 19m | Sep 15, 2023
  • Mastering 'It Follows' (2014)

    Well hello again Cinemaster fans and let me officially welcome you to the third annual Spooktacular! Ron and Adam are kicking things off early this year and getting a jump on spooky season as soon as possible. Now that it’s September it’s time to start busting out hoodies, munching on candy corn and cranking up the scary movies! In the first installment the boys pull out all the stops and offer up a whole new experience with a modern classic horror flick, It Follows. So light up some candles and dim the lights, grab a blanket and some popcorn and join us for a long awaited inaugural opening of the Cinemasters of the Universe Spooktacular!!!

    2h 24m | Sep 8, 2023
  • Mastering 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' (1990)

    Cowabunga Cinemaster Fans! After a hiatus we are back at it and hitting 2023 hard with a timeless classic, 1990’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And if we are going to do this right, we’re going to need a little extra help. This episode brings in Nick “The Prince of Pixels” Wright to help Ron and Adam dive deep into the ooze of this flick. Full of personal stories, interesting trivia and hardcore facts about the film, our reptilian martial arts loving hosts are sure to provide that extra special something you’ve grown to love. Mind you, this episode will not be under 30 minutes but it’s still free so no worries there. So grab your appropriately colored eye mask, according to your corresponding spirit turtle, a slice of your favorite kind of pizza and don’t forget your sai, Raph, and join our three ninja masters on this episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    2h 33m | Mar 14, 2023
  • Mastering 'As Above, So Below' (2014)

    If you thought this terror train was coming into the station at the end of October, you’re sadly mistaken. Episode 5 of the Spooktacular is underway! And this time we’re heading under France into some of the tightest spots the catacombs have to offer. This claustrophobic haunt is a hidden gem of the found footage subgenre and it has so much to offer. Just think of the Blair Witch on steroids and pack it tightly in the literal Parisian underbelly. Join Ron and Adam as they carefully squeeze through this mix of adventure and fright in the latest installment of the ongoing spooktacular in this episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    2h 32m | Nov 25, 2022
  • Mastering 'The Ring' (2002)

    It’s week 4 of the Spooktacular and we’re off to not-so-sunny Seattle in search of a killer VHS tape! For those of you unfamiliar with VHS, it’s how we watched movies back in the day. But a movie that kills you in 7 days is not for the faint of heart. In this installment our Cinemasters are taking on the 2002 US iteration of The Ring. Ron and Adam will introduce you to Rachel, Noah, and Aidan, the second creepiest kid in this movie, as we press on with another frightening feature. Just to be safe you’d better make a copy of this podcast and share it with a friend. So unplug the Magnavox and disconnect the rotary phone as you enjoy this week’s episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!.

    2h 6m | Oct 28, 2022
  • Mastering 'Child's Play 2' (1990)

    I see you’ve braved our first two episodes and are back for a third in this year’s Spooktacular. This one certainly is a treat as well. If you’ve ever been left alone in a room with a fair skinned, ginger haired doll then you’ve certainly felt that spine tingle that only Chucky can bring. In the highly anticipated sequel to the original Child’s Play, The Lakeshore Strangler turned killer doll is back and searching for little Andy Barclay once again. Ron and Adam sit down to discuss this film but as per usual, they give plenty of extra insight into the entire Chucky franchise. So put on your Good Guy overalls, make sure your voodoo skills are up to snuff and enjoy this installment of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    1h 43m | Oct 24, 2022
  • Mastering 'You're Next' (2013)

    Episode two of the third annual Spooktakular means spooky season is in full effect. This week is Adam’s first pick with the 2013 mumblegore indie flick “You’re Next”. Our Cinemasters both have fresh takes on this film and especially it’s Australian Final Girl, Erin. With crossbows and grown up Home Alone traps in place, the boys will negotiate some grisly endings for some very unlikable characters as they dissect this film for you. So grab a meat tenderizer, stay away from the windows and strap in for another extra scary installment of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    1h 34m | Oct 13, 2022
  • Mastering 'Nope' (2022)

    It’s officially the 3rd Annual Cinemasters Spooktacular! Welcome to our first installment of this year’s haunting selection of films. We are kicking it off with Ron’s pick of a 2022 horror flick by the esteemed Jordan Peele, “Nope”. Typically in the past we’ve gone with more classic scary movies so this one does come with an official SPOILER WARNING! This film has been out for several months now but if you haven’t seen it yet, the Cinemasters will be going in depth so if you’d rather check it out first then press pause and come back after you’ve had a chance to watch. Otherwise prepare yourself for the spooky season to officially begin on this latest episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    2h 45m | Oct 3, 2022
  • Mastering 'Clerks III' (2022)

    Welcome back once again, Cinemaster fans! It’s time for your favorite internet off brand Clerks to bring you their thoughts on the latest and concluding installment in the Randal and Dante trilogy. Spoilers ahead for those who want to enjoy the film first before hearing Ron and Adam’s take on the film. Our Cinemasters don’t hold back in their ups and downs in this fitting and meta finale. So if you’ve seen the film yourself and want to know what the Rental King has to say about it or you’re just too curious to wait for a showing yourself and can’t hold back from that boyish charm of Nighthawk’s, then buckle up and enjoy one more trip to Leonardo, NJ for this episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    1h 37m | Sep 27, 2022
  • Water Cooler: Our 10 Favorite 2022 San Diego Comic Con Announcements

    Welcome back once again Cinemaster fans to another water cooler episode just in time for the tail end of summer. Blockbuster season is coming to an end, school is getting ready to come back in session and we will head shortly into the “Ber” months. But before we bust out the pumpkin spice, we’ve got one last summer hurrah to cover. The San Diego Comic Con recently came to a close and this entertainment mecca has unleashed all manner of surprises yet to come. As always Marvel dominated the conversation but in this episode, Ron and Adam will be covering their top ten picks of all things SDCC. So buckle up for a throwback list with some pretty amazing things that the theaters (and other venues) have in store for us on this episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    2h 23m | Aug 3, 2022
  • Water Cooler: What's Up With Us? Dr. Strange, Top Gun Maverick and Jurassic World Dominion Impressions

    Welcome back again, Cinemaster fans! It’s been a minute and The Rental King and Nighthawk have plenty to catch you up on. Rather than the normal breakdown of a movie or even a flashback to an old list show, the boys are bringing you up to speed on everything they’ve been up to in the world of movies. Ron took the fam on a trip down to the Magic Kingdom and experienced some cinematic elements brought to life. Meanwhile, Adam explored an unknown region of social media and fell down the rabbit hole of MovieTok and got hooked on steelbooks. You’ll find out all the extras when you tune into this supersized Water Cooler episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    2h 27m | Jul 7, 2022
  • Mastering 'UHF' (1989)

    Happy April Fools, Cinemaster Fans! For the second year in a row we will be taking this month to salute our favorite fools on film. First up on this year’s roster is Weird Al Yankovic in his feature film UHF. Between the parody music numbers, the 80’s film spoofs, and the volcano worshippers. you’re sure to find something for the whole family to enjoy. So step right up and take your chance spinning the wheel of fish and you might be lucky enough to win a drink from the fire hose on this installment of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    1h 35m | Apr 4, 2022
  • Mastering 'Snatch' (2000)

    Oi, Mate! Welcome to the seedy underbelly of London’s criminal side in this finale to our February’s Movies We Love series. In this episode, Ron and Adam will tackle the 2000 British Gangster flick “Snatch”. They’ll discuss everything from finger missing gamblers to bullet dodging Russians, with a Pikey or two thrown in for good measure. Plus Ron officially throws down the gauntlet and finally challenges a celebrity to a fight. Who is it? There’s only one way to find out. So put down your replicas and grab your Desert Eagle .50 and tune in to this episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    1h 18m | Mar 9, 2022
  • Mastering 'Spaceballs' (1987)

    Here comes our third installment of movies we LOVE for February, Cinemaster Fans. This episode is Ron’s second pick and one of Mel Brooks’ most notable flicks of all time. It’s the go to space spoof with quotable lines you might even recognize in our theme song! Brook teams up with comedy legends John Candy and Rick Moranis to bring you Spaceballs! This 80’s masterpiece is filled with take offs from some of your favorite sci-fi properties of all time and even after all these years the laughs hold up even if you don’t have the power of the Schwartz. So grab your Spaceballs lunchbox, you know, the one with the transformers on it, and kick back with the Cinemasters as they comb through this gem for all it’s worth on this episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

    1h 47m | Mar 2, 2022
  • Mastering 'Donnie Darko' (2001)

    The month of movies we love is in full effect now, Cinemaster fans! We are back with our second installment and this time around we are talking the Cult Classic film from 2001, Donnie Darko. A breakthrough performance for Jake Gyllenhaal that enthralled a generation of movie lovers with its intricate twists and turns through complex topics like tangent universes, time travel and Sparkle Motion. Make sure no one has any reason to doubt your commitment to the Cinemasters by tuning in for this episode where we discuss trivia, tunes and 6 foot tall imaginary rabbits. I’m starting to wonder if maybe Adam has a thing for movies where the main character has a bunny best friend? So don’t give into fear but embrace the love in the lifeline exercise in this episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!



    1h 55m | Feb 17, 2022
  • Mastering 'Napoleon Dynamite' (2004)

    Welcome back Cinemaster Fans! After an extended hiatus of 8 seasons in the Octagon, we have returned and are coming out of the gate hot with tot action! We’ve got all the chapstick your lips can take no matter how bad they hurt and these AREN’T from the school nurse’s desk. We’re taking you all the way back to 2004 to Preston, Idaho for the indie classic Napoleon Dynamite, but don’t worry we didn’t forget to put the crystals in the time machine. Whether you’ve been home chatting with babes online all day, making a video about throwing a pigskin a quartermile, or hunting wolverines with a friggin 12 gauge, this movie has just what you need. So grab your boondoggle keychain (a MUST have for this season’s fashion), hop on your Huffy Sledgehammer and fix yourself a dang quesadilla as our Cinemasters run through their favorite moments in this oh so quotable gem. The only question left to ask is how are you feelin’ about this 32 piece set as we kick off 2022’s first episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!



    1h 38m | Feb 10, 2022
  • Mastering 'Ghostbusters Afterlife' (2021)

    Welcome Back Cinefansters to a very special episode of the Cinemasters of the Universe! This episode is definitely pulling out all the stops by bringing in not one, but two guest Cinemasters. The Bitgeek Podcast’s Prince of Pixels, Nick Wright, lends his extensive Ghostbusters expertise as he weighs in on his impression of the new film. Plus the debut of Junior Cinemaster, Logan Avis, the rightful heir to the Rental Kingdom. I suppose that makes him the Rental Prince. Sure is an awful lot of royalty in this particular episode. Join all four of our Cinemasters as they talk shop and their individual impressions of this long awaited sequel to the original franchise entries 30 years in the making. A word to the wise, though, if you’ve not seen the film yet, there are plenty of spoilers so make sure you check it out before you give the guys a listen. So strap on your Proton Pack, crank up that Ray Parker Jr. and hop in that Ecto-1 gunner seat as we bust all the ghosts in this brand new episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!



    1h 26m | Dec 10, 2021
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