Episodes

June 25, 2026

'Supergirl' Delivers a "Good Enough" DCU Follow-Up | Mini-Review

Caleb Masters reviews the direct follow-up to James Gunn's Superman in the DCU, Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock. The post ‘Supergirl’ Delivers a “Good Enough” DCU Follow-Up appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
June 23, 2026

'Disclosure Day' Brings Spielberg's Lifelong Alien Obsession Full Circle | Movie Review

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman return to the normally scheduled programming to review Steven Spielberg's fifth film exploring the mysteries of extraterrestrials, Disclosure Day, with special guest Nick Sanford. The post ‘Disclosure Day’ Brings Spielberg’s Lifelong Alien Obsession Full Circle appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
June 19, 2026

The Cinematropolis deadCenter 2026 Recap

Daniel Bokemper and Caleb Masters sit down to discuss the great movies that played at Oklahoma's biggest film festival in this deadCenter 2026 recap. The post The Cinematropolis deadCenter 2026 Recap appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
June 18, 2026

‘Toy Story 5’ Plays the Emotional Hits of a Remixed Tune | Mini-Review

Caleb Masters reviews Pixar's latest sequel in its most iconic franchise, Toy Story 5, ahead of its release on June 19th. Has Pixar delivered another masterpiece? The post ‘Toy Story 5’ Plays the Emotional Hits in a Remixed Tune appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
June 10, 2026

'Disclosure Day': Spielberg is Sharper and More Suspicious Than Ever | Mini-Review

Caleb Masters provides his initial reaction to Steven Spielberg's newest movie, returning to aliens in 2026, Disclosure Day. What does the elder stateman of cinema still have left to say on the subject? The post ‘Disclosure Day’: Spielberg is Sharper and More Suspicious Than Ever appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
June 9, 2026

'Electric Nostalgia' 10 Years Later | A deadCenter 2026 Cast and Crew Reunion

Several members of The Electric Nostalgia cast and crew join The Cinematic Schematic ahead of the film's 10 year anniversary screening at deadCenter 2026. Re-live the Okie indie classic on Sunday, June14th. The post ‘Electric Nostalgia’ 10 Years Later: A Cast and Crew Reunion appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
June 3, 2026

2026 deadCenter Film Festival: Everything You Need to Know | Preview

It's deadCenter season! What should you watch? To give you the lowdown on everything you need to know, Caleb Masters is rejoined by co-host Laron Chapman (wearing his deadCenter Head of Pride Programming hat), and special guests Paris Burris (Shorts Programmer), Kevin Ely (Sr. Features Programmer), and Julia Witcher (Shorts Programmer) in her debut podcast appearance. The post 2026 deadCenter Film Festival: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
May 27, 2026

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Is Not Quite the Way | Movie Reivew

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review the first Star Wars movie in seven years from director Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian and Grogu, with special guests Jo Light and Lanie James. The post ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Not Quite the Way appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
May 21, 2026

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Brings the TV Experience to IMAX | Mini-Review

Caleb Masters provides his initialy out-of-the-theater mini-review for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Is this the way The post ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Brings the TV Experience to IMAX appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
May 20, 2026

'The Invite' Is Olivia Wilde's Best Film Yet | SIFF26 Mini-Review

Caleb Masters provides a quick mini-review of the Seattle International Film Festival Closing Night Film, The Invite, from director/star Olivia Wilde. The festival ended with laughter, applause, and a thoughtful reflection on what love looks like after the meet-cute phase has ended. The post ‘The Invite’ Is Olivia Wilde’s Best Film Yet – SIFF26 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
May 12, 2026

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' + 'Mortal Kombat II' Double Feature | Movie Reviews

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman pit two of May 2026's biggest new releases, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Mortal Kombat II, against each other. deadCenter's Camila Chaves Rojas joins to weigh in on The Devil Wears Prada 2. The post The Devil Wears Prada 2 + Mortal Kombat II Double Feature appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
May 6, 2026

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Redeems a Long Line of Fatalities | Mini-Review

Caleb Masters returns to NetherRealm to review director Simon McQuoid and writer Jeremy Slater's Mortal Kombat II. The post ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Redeems a Long Line of Fatalities – Mini-Review appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
May 5, 2026

'Man Eating P****' Prepares to Mesmerize SIFF 2026 | Interview

Man Eating P**** writer/director Lee Lawson and production designer Ashley Frederick talk with The Cinematic Schematic host Caleb Masters ahead of their May 9th SIFF 2026 showtime. The post ‘Man Eating P****’ Prepares to Mesmerize SIFF 2026 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
May 4, 2026

The 2026 Summer Movie Preview: Is Blockbuster Season Finally Back? | Bonus Episode

The Cinematic Schematic takes a sneak peek at the 2026 summer movie lineup, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and Toy Story 5. The post The 2026 Summer Movie Preview: Is Blockbuster Season Finally Back? appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
April 29, 2026

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Is Harmless Fun

Caleb Masters reviews the surprise sequel to the fondly remembered workplace dramedy, The Devil Wears Prada 2 ahead of its theatrical release on Friday, May 1st. The post ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Is Harmless Fun appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
April 28, 2026

‘Michael’ Builds the Myth by Erasing the Man | Movie Review

In this week's episode of The Cinematic Schematic, hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman break down 'Michael' and the discourse surrounding it to render a verdict on the second biggest box office hit of 2026 so far. What does 'Michael' get right, wrong, or leave out entirely? Tune in to get our verdicts. The post ‘Michael’ Builds the Myth by Erasing the Man appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
April 14, 2026

'The Drama’ Is a Provocative but Necessary Conversation Starter | Movie Review

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masteres and Laron Chapman are joined by LUXIERE's Alexandra Bohannon, and The Cinematropolis contributor Daniel Bokemper to review writer/director Kristoffer Borgli's new film, The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Bohannon also shares her highlights from SXSW 2026 including Edie Arnold is a Loser, Amy Scott's upcoming documentary Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool, and Normal starring Bob Odenkirk. The post ‘The Drama’ Is a Provocative but Nec...
April 1, 2026

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is A Big Nostalgia Sugar Bomb | Mini-Review

Caleb Masters confronts his Nintendo fandom to review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in this bonus episode of The Cinematic Schematic. The post ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is A Big Nostalgia Sugar Bomb appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
March 31, 2026

‘Project Hail Mary’ Believes There Is Still Hope for Mankind | Movie Review

The Cinematic Schematic reviews the first major box office hit of 2026, Project Hail Mary. NASA's former head of social media, Stephanie L. Smith, and recent Ghostface attack survivor, Brock Lay, join hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman to dive into Andy Weir's latest big screen adaptation. The post ‘Project Hail Mary’ Believes There Is Still Hope for Mankind appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
March 25, 2026

'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Serves Up More Eat-the-Rich Chaos | Movie Review

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman review Ready or Not 2: Here I Come with Chad Parizman, Christopher Shultz, and VHS & Chill founder Sean Peel. The post ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Serves Up More Eat-the-Rich Chaos appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
March 23, 2026

'The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters' with Ella Janes, Paris Burris, and Dillon Milner

Three filmmakers with Oklahoma roots are taking their short film, The Thrilling Adventures of Amos Waters, to the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, Washington this Friday night. On this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, Ella Janes(writer/director), Paris Burris (producer), and Dillon Milner (cinematographer) sit down with host Caleb Masters to talk about their experience bringing Amos Waters to life. The film plays on Friday, March 27th, 8:15 PM at SIFF Cinema Uptow...
March 13, 2026

'Reminders of Him' | Bonus Mini-Review

Laron Chapman reviews Colleen Hoover's newest big-screen adaptation, Reminders of Him, in this bonus episode of The Cinematic Schematic. The post Reminders of Him: Bonus Mini-Review appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
March 10, 2026

The 2026 Oscars Predictions Special

The Cinematropolis co-hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman return for the annual tradition to guess what movie Hollywood will name Best Picture in our 2026 Oscars predictions. KJYO-FM, The Oklahoma Film Critics Circle, and The Critics’ Choice Association's Jason Black, and the deadCenter Film Festival Director of Programming, Sunrise Tippeconnie join as this year's special guests. The post The 2026 Oscars Predictions Special appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
March 10, 2026

'Project Hail Mary' | Initial Review

Caleb Masters provides his initial review of the sci-fi space adventure Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling on The Cinematic Schematic. The post Project Hail Mary Initial Review appeared first on The Cinematropolis.