Second Look Cinema
Second Look Cinema explores the art of revisiting films to uncover deeper themes, hidden details, and fresh perspectives that may have been missed on the first viewing. Through insightful analysis and behind the scenes facts we reveal how time, personal growth, and cultural shifts can reshape our understanding of movies. Whether it’s a beloved classic or a forgotten gem, each episode invites listeners to see films in a new light. Watch films deeper, listen closer and search for a deeper meaning than what’s on the surface.
Episodes

8 hours ago
8 hours ago
Today we look at what the brotherhood of firefighters really means and why it's critical for courage and healing in traumatic situations.

7 days ago
7 days ago
Today we take a look at the connection between empowerment and A Nightmare on ELM Street. What does the Final Girl have to teach all of us?

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
What does Pixar's Inside Out say about what emotions a parent is going through while their teenager becomes more independent? Today's deep dive gives some insight into that as well as how families can work to understand each other a little better in these difficult times.

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
How does stigma hurt us, and why? Today we look at the classic science fiction film from iconic director Steven Spielberg, Close Encounters of the Third Kind to discover something we missed the first time we had our "encounter."

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Today we look at Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window and investigate why society is so obsessed with watching our neighbors.

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Today's episode explores the horror tropes and elements that can be found within the classic animated feature The Secret of NIMH from Don Bluth. For more information visit us at SecondLookCinema.net

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
On today's show we take a look at Groundhog Day and discover there might be more to Phil Connors than we originally thought.

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Today we dive deep...EXTRA deep, into the waters off of Amity Island for a look at Jaws and its connection to the male road trip. Sharks, arrogant mayors and male bonding! www.secondlookcinema.net

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
On today's show we give you five film facts behind the making of Ridley Scott's Blade Runner plus we dive into how elements of this film tie deeply into nature of man and a Biblical perspective on this classic science fiction film.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
On today's show we give you five little known facts behind the making of The Thing as well as dive in to look at how a film from 1982 has a striking connection with that certain pandemic we experienced in the states recently.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Today dive deep into Jurassic Park with behind the scenes facts and we look past the giant hulking dinos to see how fatherhood plays and important role.