Steven Spielberg's classic RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and our three fanboy nerds of The No-Name Cinema Society revisit the film to see if it still holds up...  Originally aired on YouTube May 2016.

Raiders Of The Lost Ark Review (Episode 28.3)

You've been waiting 14 months for this.   JB, Devon and Jim reconvene to share with your each of their top ten lists for the films eligible for Oscars for the 2020 season.  Let the debates begin!  Originally aired on YouTube February 20, 2021

The No-Name Cinema Society Year End Special:  Top Ten Films of 2020

Lonely Island started making videos on SNL, graduated to recording albums and now, they have their own feature film.  Our three popstars from The No-Name Cinema Society will break down their impressions of the movie POPSTAR.  Originally aired on YouTube in May 2016.

Popstar Review (Episode 29.1)

The boys from The No-Name Cinema Society discuss Lars Von Trier's fascinating apocalyptic drama MELANCHOLIA as part of this week's #IndieSpotlight.  First aired on YouTube in May 2016.

Melancholia Review (Episode 29.2)

Who doesn't love when the boys from The No-Name Cinema Society discuss classic movies?  This week, they discuss the 1948 film JOHNNY BELINDA, which would win an Oscar for its lead - Jane Wyman.  Originally aired on YouTube in June of 2016.

Johnny Belinda Review (Episode 29.3)

The No-Name Cinema Society freeform segment of the evening will tonight feature Davie's Diatribe, a look back at a movie discussed last year and JB's Top 5 Matthew McConaughey Films.  Originally aired on YouTube in June 2016.

The No-Name Cinema Society - Sound Off #14 (Episode 30.4) - Top 5 McConaughey Films

The No-Name Cinema Society Sound Off is their freeform segment where the boys discuss all different things related to movies and movie history.  Tonight, they revisit one of their 1990 movies, JB counts down his Top 5 British Indies and Davie talks about what he's been up to lately...

The No-Name Cinema Society Sound Off #15 (Episode 31.4) - Top 5 British Indies

From indie favorite to cult hit to Oscar winner to all-time classic, THE USUAL SUSPECTS is that film that came out of nowhere to live forever and the boys from The No-Name Cinema Society re-look at it to see if it's deserving of all the acclaim over the years.  Originally aired on YouTube in August 2016.

The Usual Suspects Review (Episode 32.3)

The boys from the No-Name Cinema Society are doing one more night of cinema discussion before JB starts work on an indie feature.  Tonight's session starts with the current feature discussion - THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, directed by Tate Taylor.  Originally aired on YouTube in October 2016.

The Girl on the Train Review (Episode 34.1)

Tonight's #IndieSpotlight is 2011's MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE starring Elizabeth Olsen, directed by Sean Durkin.  Whether you've seen it or not, check out what the boys have to say.  Originally aired on YouTube in October 2016.

Martha Marcy May Marlene Review (Episode 34.2)

The next classic is the second Robert Zemeckis film the No-Name Cinema Society has discussed in the last two months, after they did FORREST GUMP in Episode 34.3.  Tonight, they turn back the clock to early Zemeckis to re-evaluate 1984's ROMANCING THE STONE.  Originally aired on YouTube in December 2016.

Romancing the Stone Review (Episode 36.3)

Some say it's the GOAT aka The Greatest Film of All-Time.  Others say VERTIGO  Others still say THE GODFATHER or BICYCLE THIEVES.  The No-Name Cinema Society re-watched CITIZEN KANE for its 75th Anniversary in 2016.  See if they think it holds up...  Originally aired on YouTube January 3, 2017.

Citizen Kane Review (Episode 37.3)

Tonight's freeform segment that we at The No-Name Cinema Society call the Sound Off features JB's Top 5 Unlikeable Protagonists, Davie and JB debate Moviepass and JB has a special announcement....

The No-Name Cinema Society Sound Off #21 (Episode 37.4) - Top 5 Unlikeable Protagonists

At long last, as part of our annual Oscar-week tradition, the society is finally ready to reveal their favorite films of the year as we kick off a three nights of special episodes 12 months in the making.  Max, JB and new society member Mel convene to discuss what they think was the best 2022 had to offer.

The No-Name Cinema Society Year End Special:  Top Ten Films of 2022

Our biggest night of the year is finally upon us.  Months of work and hundreds of films later, JB, Devon and Jim are ready to take a comprehensive look back 75 years to the films of 1947 and that year's Oscar races.  It is by far the biggest show we do all year.  See what these guys have to say after their time traveling experiment to look at the culture, the industry and the work from 75 years ago.

The No-Name Cinema Society Year End Special:  1947 in Review

Ben Affleck adapts another Denis Lehane novel to the big screen and this time, it's the period gangster epic – LIVE BY NIGHT, co-starring Chris Messina, Zoe Saldana, Sienna Miller and Elle Fanning.  It opened nationwide this weekend and The No-Name Cinema Society went out to see it and they will break the film down for you.  Originally aired on YouTube in January of 2017.

Live By Night Review (Episode 38.1)

The No-Name Cinema Society conclude their examination of 2011 Indies with this film previously thought too mainstream for an Indie Spotlight.  Jonathan Levine directs Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen in 50/50 - a dramedy about a young man who gets diagnosed with cancer.  JB recommends it and the other guys will let him know what they think...  Originally aired on YouTube in January 2017.

50/50 Review (Episode 38.2)

On November 22, 2016 and for the first time ever, the whole No-Name Cinema Society - JB, J$ and Drunk Davie were together for one of JB's Classic Movie Screenings.  This Loretta Lynn biopic is the film they watched and they will now discuss it – LIVE - just for you.  Originally aired on YouTube January 2017.

Coal Miner's Daughter Review (Episode 38.3)

It's time for the freeform segment of the evening, which will include one of Davie's trademark diatribes, JB revisits one of their 1990 movies, the boys discuss some events around town in a new segment AND JB counts down his Top 5 Musical Biopics.  All that in this week's Sound Off.  (Originally aired on YouTube in January of 2017)

The No-Name Cinema Society - Sound Off _22 (Episode 38.4) - Top 5 Musical Biopics

The tradition continues as we celebrate the best in film in the year 2024.  Joey and Angelo join JB for our tenth show counting down the top ten films of the year.  Originally aired on YouTube February 2025.

The No-Name Cinema Society Year-End Finale_  The Top Ten Films of 2024.mp3

Season Three of The No-Name Cinema Society starts with the review of the new release "The Promise" about the Armenian genocide of 1915 from director Terry George.  See how the boys have aged and of course, what they have to say.  Originally aired on YouTube in April 2017.

The Promise Review (Episode 39.1)

Here we go again!  Our loveable supposed film expert oaf-like friends - JB, Jay Money and Davie Jo - take on the YA movie craze and the second installment in the Divergent franchise:  Insurgent, directed by Robert Schwentke and starring Shailene Woodley.

The No-Name Cinema Society - Episode 5:  Insurgent

This Zac Efron EDM drama set records for one of the lowest opening weekends of all-time, but that didn't deter JB, J$ and Drunk Davie from going to see it and offering their review for you.  Check it out right here - originally aired on YouTube in August 2015.

The No-Name Cinema Society - Episode 16.1:  We Are Your Friends

The boys revisit 1940 to discuss this Oscar-winning gem from director George Cukor in this week’s Classic Movie of the Week.  Some of the biggest stars of all-time - Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart go all out for the laughs in “The Philadelphia Story”.

The No-Name Cinema Society - Episode 16.3:  The Philadelphia Story

On this week's free form section of the evening of The No-Name Cinema Society, J$ and Drunk Davie talk about Halloween or horror films or something.  In the meantime, in honor of BRIDGE OF SPIES (Episode 18.1), JB will reveal his Top 5 Spielberg films of all time...  Episode first aired on YouTube in October 2015.

The No-Name Cinema Society Sound Off #3  (Episode 18.4) - Top 5 Spielberg Films

The #IndieSpotlight for tonight's meeting of The No-Name Cinema Society is the 2010 film GREENBERG, starring Ben Stiller and Greta Gerwig, directed by Noah Baumbach.  Find out what the boys have to say and let us know what you think!  Originally broadcast on YouTube November 2015.

Greenberg Review (Episode 19.2)

The boys from The No-Name Cinema Society travel back to 1932 to discuss GRAND HOTEL - this classic film that stars Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Joan Crawford and Wallace Beery.  Let's see how JB, J$ and Davie think the film holds up...  Originally aired on YouTube in November 2015.

Grand Hotel Review (Episode 19.3)

Drunk Davie of The No-Name Cinema Society recommends Jonathan Glazer's 2014 film for tonight's #IndieSpotlight.  UNDER THE SKIN stars Scarlett Johanssen as an alien dressed up as a human trying to recruit young men on the streets of Glasgow.  See what the other guys think right here!  First streamed on YouTube in November 2015.

Under The Skin Review (Episode 20.2)

This portion of our three-day Oscar Week finale features JB, Devon and George breaking down the Oscar races for the films released in 2019.  They will help you win your Oscar pool as well as tell you who will win, should win and should have been nominated in several of the key categories.  First aired on YouTube on February 5, 2020.

The No-Name Cinema Society - Oscar Preview 2019

Drum roll, please.  The No-Name Cinema Society proudly releases their Top Ten lists as part of their annual three-part Oscar Week special - the finale of this, our fifth season.  JB, Jim and Alex all reveal their favorite films of the year and discuss in detail.  Make sure to let us know what you think of their picks!

The No-Name Cinema Society - Top Ten Films of 2019

JB, J$ and Drunk Davie aka The No-Name Cinema Society ring in 2016 with a their first discussion of a film released of that year - the YA sci-fi adaptation - THE FIFTH WAVE, starring Chloe Grace Moretz.  First released on YouTube in January 2016.

The Fifth Wave Review  (Episode 23.1)

This movie based on a play which is based on a play came out in 1983 and is this week's #TNNCSClassic Movie of the Week.  JB, J$ and Drunk Davie of The No-Name Cinema Society discuss the film starring Julie Walters and Michael Caine and see if it still holds up...  Originally aired on YouTube in February 2016.

Educating Rita Review  (Episode 24.3)

The No-Name Cinema Society's discussion of indies from 2011 continues with MY WEEK WITH MARILYN - a look behind the scenes of the 1957 film THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL starring Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe.  Kenneth Branagh and Michelle Williams play those stars respectively and our boys will tell you what they thought of the film in this video...  Originally aired on YouTube in May 2016.

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