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Welcome to Cinema To The Letter, a podcast that breaks down the very nature of C.I.N.E.M.A. letter by letter. For each episode of a film mini-series topic, we cover six films that fit a C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Who doesn’t love an acronym?
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Horror News Radio host Thomas Mariani invites co-hosts on a bi-weekly journey to discuss classic – or not so classic – horror, sci-fi and fantasy genre pieces from the 1990s to the present. Decades of Horror 1990s and Beyond will look at films like The Sixth Sense, Ginger Snaps, Blair Witch Project, Black Swan, Candyman, Saw and many more. Everything from meta slashers to mind splitting sci-fi to twisty ghost stories!
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Breaking the Curtain

Breaking the Curtain

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The musical theatre podcast where two best friends interview their theatre idols and break down the history behind all of your favourite musicals! Breaking the Curtain is a podcast that features everything from Musical Theatre Show History episodes, Interviews with Broadway and West End creatives and the latest theatre news around the globe!
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Hey Queendom! We're honoured to be joined by our Canadian queen, Maggie Lacasse! Maggie recently wrapped up playing Jane Seymour in the Toronto production of Six the Musical! Maggie chats with us about the transition period following closing a production, the support of the Queendom, her insane audition story (you NEED to hear this!), a special ann…
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There are three laws in podcasting... but we forgot all of them in the adaptation process. For the E for Egregious pick of Cinema To The Letter's Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas, Bryan & returning guest Adam Thomas are discussing the disastrous Will Smith android thriller I, Robot! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why did Hollywood brea…
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Art takes guts, especially in a plastic soaked nightmare future! For the N for New episode of this season's Hard Sci-Fi theme, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the latest film from David Cronenberg Crimes of the Future! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How does an older filmmaker truly embody modern era dread? What animal is Kristen Ste…
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We're beyond thrilled to be joined by Cara Ricketts on Breaking the Curtain! Cara is currently playing Hermione in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway! We chat with Cara all about playing this iconic role, our own personal experiences growing up with Harry Potter, the magical aspect of the show and so much more!…
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We’re beyond thrilled to chat with SarahGrace Mariani, who is currently playing Marcia in the 2024 Tony Award Winning Best Musical: The Outsiders! Join us as we chat with SarahGrace about this exciting new musical, our favourite boys: Sergei and Melvin, the incredible support from fans, on-stage mishaps and more!…
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In space, no one can hear you scream "CINEMA TO THE LETTER!" For their Hard Sci-Fi season's I for Indie episode, Thomas & Bryan are looking to the stars as they cover Claire Denis' very strange version of an interstellar thriller High Life! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does High Life capture the experience of living in our m…
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Alert! Alert! There's a new season of Cinema To The Letter starting! To kick off our Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Kaycee Jarrard are looking back at a true C for Classic of the subgenre The Andromeda Strain! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How integral was heavy smoking to the success of character actors…
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Nothing says "Hot Summer" like "Hard Sci-Fi"! For the upcoming 6th season of Cinema To The Letter, Thomas & Bryan are covering films within the hard sci-fi subgenre. That is to say, science fiction films with a more grounded version of traditional sci-fi concepts. Listen to this bonus episode as they announce all six films they will cover for their…
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We're back with another updates episode! Did you miss our theatre ramblings? We sure missed you! On this episode, we discuss the big Tony win for The Outsiders, crying over Jonathan Groff, Aaron Tveit and Jojo (not Siwa) returning to the Moulin Rouge, being a 2000s theatre fangirl, The Last Five Years going to Broadway and more!…
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Take a journey with us through the history of the Tony Awards! We start with Antoinette Perry's vision to celebrate excellence in theatre, and further explore how this prestigious event has evolved over the decades. We reminisce about unforgettable iconic moments, Opening Numbers, discuss the magic of theatre, and reflect on some of the controversi…
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Godzilla has fought many kaiju, but can he handle one made of smog and sludge? Cinema To The Letter will find the answer as Thomas & Bryan wrap up their Godzilla season with the very A for Atypical choice of Godzilla vs Hedorah! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. What does Godzilla do in his off time? How weird is this compared to othe…
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We're beyond thrilled to bring you another interview with a cast member from The Notebook! In this episode, we're joined by the incredibly talent, Jordan Tyson! Jordan is currently starring in The Notebook as Young Allie. We chat with Jordan about her portrayal of Allie, working with Ingrid Michaelson, on-stage mishaps, the iconic film and more!…
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Giant monsters demand giant titles! The penultimate entry in our Godzilla season sends Thomas & Bryan into the dawn of the new millennium as they cover Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How did the Millennium Era of Godzilla reinvent the King of the Monsters and his ka…
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Godzilla using his atomic breath is the exact kind of flame that attracts moths. Specifically Mothra! As Cinema To The Letter continues to celebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Chris Luciantonio are here to discuss the 1992 film Godzilla vs Mothra! Together, they'll answer all the crucial questions. What separates G…
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We are thrilled to be joined by Gage Thomas of Dog Man: The Musical! Gage chats with BTC about playing Harold & Others, theatre for children, and the importance of PLAY. Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Best buds George…
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First Godzilla & King Kong were fighting. Now? They're "x"-ing! For this episode of Cinema To The Letter, Thomas & Bryan discuss Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire as the brand N for New pick for their Godzilla season! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions in spoilery detail. How has the American Monsterverse treated Godzilla, King Kong and …
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Godzilla Minus One equals A Great Movie! That's the kind of math we appreciate at Cinema To The Letter ! Yes, as our Godzilla season's I for Indie pick (don't worry, we explain in the episode) we're covering the recent Academy Award winning sleeper hit from the franchise! Join Thomas, Bryan & special guest Mel Glenn Gore as they answer all the cruc…
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We are thrilled to be joined by Aaron James McKenzie to chat all about playing Elijah in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of Gun & Powder! Gun & Powder is a new musical inspired by the true story of Mary and Martha Clarke, African American twin sisters who take extraordinary measures to settle their mother’s sharecropper debt and save her home. …
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Godzilla is turning 70, so it's about time we finally try to Destroy All Monsters! As the legendary kaiju reaches this milestone, Cinema To The Letter is looking at six different Godzilla films for this brand new season! This episode, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Bill Mulligan discuss the 9th film to feature Godzilla known as Destroy All Monster…
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The King of the Monsters is the king kaiju of Cinema To The Letter! For their upcoming fifth season, Cinema To The Letter hosts Thomas & Bryan are tackling their first franchise: Godzilla! That's right, Cinema To The Letter is celebrating this legendary movie monsters' 70th birthday with a full season devoted to covering Godzilla films. Which six G…
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So, here's what you missed on Breaking the Curtain... Surprise! We're joined by Andrew, host of the Gleek of the Week podcast! Andrew chats with us all about Glee pre and post-streaming services, the 'Glacket' aka The Glee Bracket, our favourite episodes, and so much more including our game of Who Said That: Glee Edition! Follow Gleek of the Week…
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We're joined by Broadway's Ryan Vasquez, who is currently starring as Middle Noah in The Notebook! Ryan chats with us about portraying the role of Noah alongside John Cardoza (Younger Noah) and Dorian Harewood (Older Noah), his first time seeing the film, Ingrid Michaelson's gorgeous score, the iconic rain scene and the Broadway Community.…
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Cinema To The Letter is still on hiatus (Godzilla season starts in mid-April), but here's a bonus episode that'll be long enough to tide you over. Back in the Double Edged Double Bill days, every March marked a March Madness Bracket podcast over on the Patreon. We're still keeping that tradition alive over on the Cinema To The Letter Patreon for th…
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Join us as we chat about our excitement surrounding the 2023/2024 Broadway season! This season is stacked with book-to-stage adaptations, original musicals, bio-musicals, jukebox musicals and revivals! We're sharing our honest opinions ahead of award season, and don't forget – we're diving into your responses from our Instagram prompts, too!…
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On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by Broadway's Sparkling Diamond, Courtney Reed! Courtney is currently starring in Moulin Rouge on Broadway as Satine after playing the role in the North American Touring Company. We chat with Courtney about the gorgeous costumes she wears in the show, how her portrayal of Satine adjusts based on…
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Cinema To The Letter is still currently on hiatus, but here's a surprise bonus episode! Hear Thomas alongside friends of the show Rafe Telsch (Never Say Die/Have Not Seen This), Emily Slade (Why This Film/In A Barbie World) and Mel Gore (Tangent1985) as they discuss the nominees for the 96th Academy Awards® & who they think will win come this Sunda…
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Hey Queens! On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we chat with the incredible 'Standby Slayer' Darcy Stewart from SIX The Musical in Toronto! Darcy spills the royal-tea on slaying as Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Anna of Cleves. We chat about the unique process that goes into stepping into multiple roles, her favorite moments playing each…
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Join us as we chat with the incredible Lauren Patten about her upcoming EP Covers, set to release on March 8th. Lauren gives us a glimpse into the creative process as well as what fans can expect from her EP Release Show at Mercury Lounge. But that's not all! Lauren also chats with us about her new series, Hulu's Death and Other Details and also di…
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It's the last round up for this season of Cinema To The Letter, cowpokes! To close out the Won 1 Oscar season, Bryan, Thomas & special guest Saveydro discuss the unlikely Best Animated Feature winner Rango as their A for Atypical choice! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How does Rango stick out in the modern animated film landscape…
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Do we look like we're negotiating? No, we look like we're listening to the latest episode of Cinema To The Letter! For this episode, hosts Thomas & Bryan are joined by special guest Matt Curione to discuss 2007's Michael Clayton as the M for Masterpiece pick of their Won 1 Oscar season! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How weird is…
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Dive into the romantic world of The Bridges of Madison County in this special Valentine's episode! We dive into the history of the original novel by Robert James Waller to the iconic film, the road to the Broadway stage and beyond. We shine our spotlight on the incredible performances of Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale, who brought these character…
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Step right up for The Greatest Podcast On Earth! This week, Cinema To The Letter examines the 1952 Best Picture The Greatest Show on Earth, one of the more infamous winners of the biggest Academy Award about life at the circus as the E for Egregious pick for their Won 1 Oscar season. Together, our duo Thomas and Bryan answer the crucial questions. …
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Cheers to a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! This week, Thomas & Bryan cover the N for New pick for their Won 1 Oscar season: the 2020 Best International Film winner Another Round! While those Academy Awards might be a blur, the exploits of Mads Mikkelson and his bros attempting to stay consistently inebriated is an incredibly entertaining watc…
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Guess who's back? We're joined by one of our favourite performers Chilina Kennedy for a return interview on Breaking the Curtain! Chilina chats all about starring as Cindy in the new musical A Sign of the Times coming to New World Stages this February! Set in the Summer of 1965. With the country in transition – as the war in Vietnam rages on and st…
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Did you forget there's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? Don't worry, it's still here for you to discover! For the I for Indie pick for their Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas & Bryan are joined by Lili Labens to remember the 2004 sci-fi romantic drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. Why is scree…
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Hi Queens! We're joined by Elysia Cruz and Julia Pulo who currently star as Katherine Howard and Anne Boleyn in the Toronto production of SIX running now through March 31st, 2024 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre! Elysia and Julia chat with us about their research process into the wives of Henry VIII, special memories with the Queendom, the ghost at t…
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No matter what perspective you're following, there's no denying that a new season of Cinema To The Letter has started! To kick off their awards focused Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest John Patterson discuss Rashomon! This C for Classic pick from director Akira Kurosawa won the initial version of what is now known as Best Interna…
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There's Oscar buzz abound and that means Cinema To The Letter is returning for a new season! This time, hosts Thomas and Bryan are looking at six films that have Won 1 Oscar! That's right; this selection is not just Best Picture winners or any of the other major categories. All of them won (at least) one Academy Award in any category! Listen in to …
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We're not in Kansas anymore here on Cinema To The Letter! For the final episode in their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas discuss a truly A for Atypical film from this family friendly studio. While Return to Oz was aimed at a family audience, the intensity of its fantasy imagery was so decried upon release that Oscar winning editor Walter Murch neve…
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We are so 'tappy' to speak with Nicole-Lily Baisden, who is starring as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street! We speak with Nicole about her love of theatre, Peggy’s infectious optimism, and of course, ICE BATHS. Fresh off the bus from small-town America, young and beautiful Peggy Sawyer arrives in New York City dreaming of her name in lights. She quickly c…
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We're breaking down the history behind Almost Famous: The Musical, from the real story that inspired the film to the opening night on Broadway and beyond. We'll discuss the incredible cast, the abrupt Broadway closure, the latest developments, and some changes made to the show within the latest workshop. We also question what happened to the change…
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Hi ho and happy holidays from Cinema To The Letter! To get into the festive mood during their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas are dedicating an episode to The Muppet Christmas Carol! Thomas is a lifelong Muppet fan while Bryan hadn't seen a Muppet film until earlier this year. The results may fill you with the spirit of the holiday season! Together…
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We are delighted to chat with Liam Pearce who stars as Drew in the groundbreaking Broadway musical: How to Dance in Ohio! We speak with Liam about making his Broadway debut in this incredible new musical, the audience response at the stage door and online, meeting the real-life Drew, opening night and so much more insight about the show! Based on t…
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There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining through the end of this episode of Cinema To The Letter! For the E for Egregious pick of the Disney season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Shakyl Lambert are discussing the 2015 Disney flop Tomorrowland! Yet, not everyone thinks that Brad Bird's live action folly is all that bad! Together, our trio an…
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Breaking the Curtain is going from pink to ROUGE for this episode that is so exciting, it'll have you booking a ticket to see the show! We're beyond honoured to be joined by TANISHA SPRING and DOM SIMPSON to chat all about playing Satine and Christian in the West End production of Moulin Rouge! Listen to Tanisha and Dom share their favourite song(s…
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The dog days are over. And by "dog days" we mean "days without a new episode of Cinema To The Letter!" For the N for New pick on their Disney series, Bryan and Thomas are discussing the very fresh Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Or rather, they discuss their complicated relationships with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole in contrast to thei…
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