Inconceivable!" Join us for a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Rob Reiner, the man who brought us the world’s most famous "kissing book" and turned rock and roll up to eleven.

Episode Summary:In this special CinemaJam Mini, Sebastian and Pablo mourn the passing of director, actor, and activist Rob Reiner (1947-2025). We explore his incredible range—from the genre-defining mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap to the political drama of A Few Good Men. The heart of the episode is a deep dive into The Princess Bride, a film that rejuvenated the swashbuckler genre and remains a "must-have" on every cinephile's list. We discuss the personal stakes for Mandy Patinkin, the legendary improvisations of Billy Crystal, and why Wesley and Buttercup’s story still resonates decades later.

Key Takeaways & Timestamps:

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  [00:10] Introduction: Why we are skipping "CinemaJam Versus" for this special tribute.

  
  

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  [02:47] Remembering Rob Reiner: His legacy as a filmmaker and liberal activist.

  
  

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  [04:11] This Is Spinal Tap: How Reiner demystified the "god-like" status of 70s rock stars.

  
  

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  [08:22] The Princess Bride Deep Dive: Rebirthing the swashbuckler genre.

  
  

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  [11:24] The Sword & The Soul: Mandy Patinkin’s personal connection to Inigo Montoya.

  
  

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  [15:34] Casting Magic: Vizzini’s wit and Miracle Max’s New York accent.

  
  

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  [18:44] Leading Roles: Discussing Robin Wright and the career of Cary Elwes.

  
  

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  [25:07] The Reiner Run: When Harry Met Sally, Misery, and A Few Good Men.

  
  

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  [32:33] Final Thoughts: How his "highs" became part of the global pop-culture zeitgeist.

  
  

Resources Mentioned:

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  This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

  
  

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  The Princess Bride (1987)

  
  

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  When Harry Met Sally (1989)

  
  

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  Misery (1990)

  
  

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  A Few Good Men (1992)

  
  

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  The American President (1995)

  
  

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En esta entrega de Cinema Jam, Sebas y Pablo continúan con la tradición de los "Holidays Alternativos", explorando la película finlandesa Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. ¿Qué pasaría si el secreto mejor guardado de la Navidad estuviera enterrado a 486 metros de profundidad y fuera aterrador?.

Discutimos cómo esta película mezcla la fábula con elementos de terror, la impresionante cinematografía de los paisajes helados de Finlandia y el curioso giro final sobre el origen de los Santa Claus de centro comercial. Además, debatimos si la película logra ser una verdadera cinta de terror o si se queda más en una fantasía oscura.

En este episodio discutimos:

• [00:00] Debate inicial: ¿Son zombies o son duendes? Analizamos la apariencia de los ayudantes de Santa.

  
  

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  [01:41] Contexto: Bienvenidos a la Parte 2 de los "Holidays Alternativos" en Cinema Jam.

  
  

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  [02:37] El Director: Jalmari Helander y su conexión con la reciente película de acción Sisu.

  
  

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  [07:05] Reseña sin Spoilers: La autenticidad del paisaje finlandés y la cinematografía.

  
  

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  [13:11] El Hallazgo: Atrapando a un "Santa" macabro y flaco en una trampa para lobos.

  
  

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  [15:03] Spoilers & El Clímax: La revelación de los cientos de elfos y el verdadero negocio de "Rare Exports".

  
  

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  [25:03] Veredicto Final: ¿Vale la pena verla?.

  
  

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  [31:06] Recomendaciones de la Semana: Heretic (2024) y Sisu (2022).

  
  

Películas y Recursos Mencionados:

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  Película Principal: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (Disponible en Tubi).

  
  

• Otras Películas:

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    Krampus (2015).

    
    

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    Sisu (2022) y Sisu: Road to Revenge.

    
    

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    Heretic (2024) - Recomendación de Pablo.

    
    

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    Holidays (2016) - Próxima semana.

    
    

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In the 1980s, everyone wanted to be Indiana Jones. This month on CinemaJam, Sebastian and Pablo dive into the "Versus" arena to compare two movies that tried to capture that Spielberg magic: the Hollywood blockbuster Romancing the Stone and the cult B-movie oddity Jake Speed.

We break down the classic tropes of the era—kidnapped sisters, sweaty jungle locations, and anti-heroes looking for a paycheck. Does Michael Douglas’s chemistry with Kathleen Turner hold up? Is Jake Speed a misunderstood satire or just a cheap knockoff? Tune in to find out which adventure is worth your time and which one should be lost in the jungle forever.

In this episode, we discuss:

• (00:00) Intro: The Golden Age of Indiana Jones copycats.

• (01:26) The Tropes: Reluctant heroes, damsels in distress, and exotic locations.

• Romancing the Stone: Analyzing the perfect 80s chemistry.

• Jake Speed: Fact vs. Fiction—is the hero real or just a book character?

• (27:10) The Verdict: Why you should watch both on Tubi right now.

Links & Recommendations:

• Both movies are currently available to stream for free on Tubi (USA/Canada).

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