The Cinematic Schematic
The Cinematic Schematic is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, analysis-driven conversations on genre, independent and classic films from thecinematropolis.com. Hosted by Caleb Masters, Laron Chapman, and a rotating cast of filmmakers, critics, and special guests, this podcast takes you through some ...
Recent Episodes
Nov. 4, 2026
'Wild Horse Nine' Remixes Writer/Director Martin McDonagh's Greatest Hits | Mini-Review
Caleb Masters reviews Wild Horse Nine, the new film from Writer/Director Martin McDonough. The playwright turned filmmaker returns to familiar themes of sin, redemption, and male relationships. Are John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell compelling enough to make up for the well worn territory? The post ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Remixes Writer/Director Martin McDonagh’s Greatest Hits appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
Oct. 28, 2026
‘Wildwood’ Is a Visually Stunning, Narratively Muddled Adventure | Movie Review
While co-host Laron Chapman is away working on his movie, The Cinematic Schematic host Caleb Masters is joined by special guests Sara Michelle Fetters (moviefreak.com, The Seattle Gay News), Julia Witcher (deadCenter Film Festival shorts programmer), and Josh Cain (What's Up Fandom) to review LAIKA's fantasy epic, Wildwood. Does Wildwood's story live up to its lofty ambitions? The post ‘Wildwood’ Is a Visually Stunning, Narratively Muddled Adventure appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
Oct. 20, 2026
'Street Fighter' Is a Big, Silly, Confused 90s Throwback | Movie Review
The Cinematic Schematic host Caleb Masters is joined by special guests Alex Palmer (Oklahoma Film Society, Film Producer) and Chad Parizman (Founder of Ader Communications) to settle the score. Is Street Fighter firing on all Flaming Hadoukens, or this a knock-out for the franchise? Tune in for our verdicts. The post ‘Street Fighter’ Is a Big, Silly, Confused 90s Throwback appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
Oct. 20, 2026
'Wildwood' Is the Film LAIKA Was Built to Make | Mini-Review
Caleb Masters reviews LAIKA's new stop-motion animated dark fantasy, Wildwood, from director Travis Knight. Is Wildwood LAIKA's magnum opus? The post ‘Wildwood’ Is the Film LAIKA Was Built to Make appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
Oct. 15, 2026
'You Can See Everything' Is the Documentary of the Decade | Mini-Review
Caleb Masters reviews the highly anticipated Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, co-directed by Nathan Fielder(Nathan for You, The Rehearsal) and Lance Oppenheim(Primetime, Ren Faire). Does it live up to the hype? The post ‘You Can See Everything’ Is the Documentary of the Decade appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
Oct. 13, 2026
‘The Social Reckoning’ Is Admirable and Out of Touch | Movie Review
The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by deadCenter senior features programmer, Kevin Ely, to review The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to The Social Network. Has Sorkin recaptured the 2010 lighting in a bottle? The post ‘The Social Reckoning’ Is Admirable and Out of Touch appeared first on The Cinematropolis.