For the series finale of the Cinema File Podcast, USA Today arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer and his 10-year-old daughter review "Five Nights at Freddy's" in the car on the way home from seeing the movie. Follow @ashearer706 on Instagra

Cinema File: Employee Favorites (Pilot Episode)

Nov 3rd, 2023 1h 2m

Andrew and Sam met in 1995 when they were Blockbuster Video clerks and have remained friends ever since. Jump behind the counter with them as they discuss the latest new releases and expert picks from the dusty library.

Cinema File: Why "Bottoms" is the best movie of 2023

Oct 20th, 2023 48m 49s

Cult film authority Kate Owens joins arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer for a discussion about "Bottoms," an instant comedy classic that might be the best film of 2023.

Cinema File: "Weekly Spooky" podcast creator Enrique Couto

Oct 20th, 2023 1h 3m

Enrique Couto is the creator and host of two essential horror podcasts, "Weekly Spooky" and "Welcome to Primetime." In this interview with arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer, Couto divulges the ingredients of the perfect scary story.

Cinema File: One Minute Movie Reviews with Mark Krawczyk

Oct 4th, 2023 1h 41m

Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk does 1-minute film reviews on TikTok, but he has been filming himself talking about movies since before YouTube. Mark and Andrew discuss how film criticism has evolved in the social media age. Bonus: Stick around a

Cinema File: The Bloody Horror of Stephanie Rivers

Aug 21st, 2023 1h 12m

Stephanie Rivers is the co-host of Athens, GA-based program "My Bloody Horrorcast" and one of Andrew's favorite zine authors. Follow them on Instagram @mybloodyhorrorcast.

Cinema File: The Almost Ultimate Guide to Hip Hop Cinema

Aug 11th, 2023 2h 17m

What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop than to spend over 2 hours talking about everything from "Beat Street" to "Atlanta"? That's what Andrew does with his guest Sean Polite. Did we forget to mention "Fear of a Black Hat"

Cinema File: The 1979 Muppet Movie still makes me cry

Aug 11th, 2023 49m 37s

Athens Banner-Herald arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by returning guest Xtina to share their immediate thoughts after watching the original 1979 Muppet Movie together. Get out your tissues, folks.

Cinema File: Why 'Barbie' is a Best Picture contender

Jul 20th, 2023 49m 39s

Former Blockbuster video clerks Andrew and Sam review a bunch of recent movies, including a spoiler-free review of "Barbie" and why it'll likely show up as a Best Picture nominee next year.

Cinema File: The best horror movies of 2023 so far

Jul 20th, 2023 58m

USA Today arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by The Bloodlust podcast host Amy Paonessa and Fangoria writer Juliann Stipidis to discuss their 5 favorite horror movies of 2023 so far.

Cinema File: The best animated movie of all time?

Jul 20th, 2023 57m 14s

Andrew and Sam live streamed this set of June 2023 movie reviews sitting right next to one another. Hear Andrew's pick for the best animated film of all time! Follow on social stuff @ashearer706

Cinema File: Andrew Has Anxiety and Beau Is Afraid

Jun 1st, 2023 26m 4s

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm uploading my "Beau is Afraid" first reaction review from April 26. There's a lot of stuff about my own mental health and some non-spoiler stuff about the movie (which is not out on streaming as of

Cinema File Bonus: Our reaction after seeing "Evil Dead Rise" (minor spoilers)

Apr 21st, 2023 14m 26s

Andrew and Kat saw the 2013 "Evil Dead" together, and they reunited to go see "Evil Dead Rise." Did they like it more? Less? Floor wax? Dessert topping? Find out in this bonus episode recorded right outside the theater. ***CONTAINS MINOR SPOILE

Cinema File: A gory German comedy with a filthy title

Apr 21st, 2023 42m 18s

Andrew and Sam review a bunch of new movies including RENFIELD, COCAINE BEAR, TETRIS, 65, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, SHAZAM: FURY OF THE GODS and a gory German comedy called HOLY SH** Follow Andrew on Instagram @ashearer706

Cinema File: 2023 Oscar Picks and predictions

Mar 10th, 2023 1h 10m

Welcome to the 14th and final season of the Cinema File podcast! Andrew is putting the show to bed at episode 600. In the meantime, dig Andrew and Blockbuster buddy Sam as they run down their top 5 movies from Feb. 2023 and give their picks for

Cinema File: Ex-Blockbuster clerks pick the best movies of 2022

Dec 28th, 2022 44m 28s

Andrew and Sam met in 1995 while working at Blockbuster video. Just because the stores are closed doesn't mean they don't still have opinions on movies. In this episode, they share their respective top 5 movies of 2022.

Cinema File: Best horror movies of 2022 with Amy Paonessa and Julieann Stipidis

Dec 22nd, 2022 1h 17m

Fangoria writer Julieann Stipidis and The Bloodlust podcast host Amy Paonessa join arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer for a discussion of the year's best horror movies.

Cinema File: Don't cheat on October!

Dec 22nd, 2022 54m 28s

Andrew watched nothing but horror movies during October 2022 and Sam didn't.

Cinema File: Tattoo artist Lydia Kinsey's top 5 modern horror movies

Oct 26th, 2022 38m 16s

There's a reason Lydia Kinsey is great at doing horror-themed tattoos; they're also a huge horror fan who originally went to school to become a filmmaker. In this interview with OnlineAthens arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer, Kinsey disc

Cinema File: Horror extremities with Sam Lipkin of Volumes Hip-Hop

Oct 12th, 2022 55m 51s

Volumes Hip-Hop founder Sam Lipkin's passion for horror cinema runs as deeply as her passion for music. In this conversation with USA TODAY reporter Andrew Shearer, Lipkin gives her current 5 horror picks based on individual subgenre.

Cinema File: Mostly Halloween movies with Eugene Willis, aka BlackNerdNinja

Oct 12th, 2022 45m 35s

Athens, Ga.-based hip hop artist Eugene Willis isn't called BlackNerdNinja just because it sounds cool; he's the genuine article with a razor sharp knowledge of the horror genre. In this conversation with USA TODAY reporter Andrew Shearer, Will

Cinema File: Top 5 horror movies with Vision Video's Dusty Gannon

Oct 4th, 2022 39m 56s

Vision Video lead vocalist and guitarist Dusty Gannon speaks to OnlineAthens arts & Culture reporter Andrew Shearer about his current top five horror films. Follow Vision Video on Instagram @visionvideoband

Cinema File: Killer clothes (In Fabric, Deerskin and Slaxx)

Oct 4th, 2022 57m 44s

OnlineAthens arts & culture reporter is joined by cult film journalist Kate Owens for a look at the little-known horror subgenre of killer clothes movies. Discussion features "In Fabric," "Deerskin" and "Slaxx." Follow @andrewshearer706 on Inst

Cinema File: What wish would you ask Idris Elba to grant you?

Sep 2nd, 2022 45m 15s

Former Blockbuster video clerks Andrew and Sam review a bunch of movies they saw in August 2022 including "Three Thousand Years of Longing," "Fall," "Orphan: First Kill," "I Love My Dad" and more. Follow @cinemandrew on IG/Twitter

Cinema File: Best horror movies of 2022 w/ Fangoria's Julieann Stipidis

Jul 22nd, 2022 59m 24s

OnlineAthens arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by Fangoria Magazine writer Julieann Stipidis for a discussion of the best horror movies of 2022 so far, and a look at the ones they're looking forward to. Follow Julieann on IG @the