Weekly Cinema
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A retrospective podcast where a group of high school filmmakers document their own creative journey as they graduate and conclude the show.
This podcast is the audio journal of a group of ambitious high school filmmakers. While ostensibly about cinema, its final and most defining arc is a multi-part retrospective where the hosts—Gabe, McKenna, and Ava—react to and share behind-the-scenes stories of the short films, vlogs, and video essays they created for class projects and competitions. It's less a film review show and more a chronicle of their own creative journey, culminating in their graduation.
“Unlike typical film review podcasts, "Weekly Cinema" turned inward, using its platform to document the creators' own filmmaking process. Its final series, "A Look Back," serves as a public portfolio and a poignant farewell to their high school creative partnership.”
Who hosts this show
"Weekly Cinema" was a podcast hosted by a group of high school students, primarily Gabe Leite and McKenna Coleman, from Avon Lake High School. [Vr4OntRRFbE] Initially a project for a broadcast journalism class, the show's final season became a retrospective series called "A Look Back," where the creators discussed the short films and video projects they made together. [WIlKEx7tIRY, EdmLJB5Tsnw] The podcast concluded in May 2026 upon the hosts' graduation. [WIlKEx7tIRY]
Credentials & credits
- High school students (at time of recording)
- 1st Place Winner, Division II Vlog, STN Nationals (2026)
Other ventures
- Pixel Pug (Gabe Leite's YouTube channel for Roblox documentaries)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01The EndMay 29, 2026 · 26 min
- 02STN 2026 Tampa VlogMay 27, 2026 · 3 min
- 03
- 04A Final Look Back on My Roblox Documentaries | Weekly Cinema: A Look Back [5]May 25, 2026 · 40 min
- 05That One Time We Made a Life of Luxury Parody | Weekly Cinema: A Look Back [4]May 21, 2026 · 34 min
- 06Revisiting Our First Award-Winning Short, "PARADOX" | Weekly Cinema: A Look Back [3]May 15, 2026 · 45 min
- 07Reacting to Films We Made For School | Weekly Cinema: A Look Back [2]May 12, 2026 · 42 min
- 08Reacting to Our Old Horror Short Films | Weekly Cinema: A Look Back [1]Apr 30, 2026 · 38 min
Notable episodes
- 01The End
The final episode, recorded on the hosts' graduation day, where they reflect on the podcast's history and discuss their future plans after high school. [WIlKEx7tIRY]
- 02The 2 Year Long Story of "One Last Shot"
A deep-dive into the chaotic making of their final high school film, revealing how a feature-length script was condensed and how adjudicators misinterpreted the ending. [EdmLJB5Tsnw]
- 03A Final Look Back on My Roblox Documentaries
Showcases host Gabe Leite's other major creative endeavor—a series of ambitious Roblox documentaries—detailing the production stress and creative choices. [zKcjOmOR07E]
- 04STN 2026 Tampa Vlog
The actual award-winning 3-minute vlog that won first place at the STN national competition, showcasing the group's filmmaking skills. [Vr4OntRRFbE]
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is a casual, multi-host conversation, often recorded virtually. The final episodes are structured as reaction videos, where the hosts re-watch their old projects and provide running commentary. This is not an interview show, but a collaborative retrospective among the creators.
Signature segments
- · A Look Back (retrospective series)
- · Reacting to their own films
- · Introductory countdown: 'Rolling in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests were typically collaborators and friends who were directly involved in the film projects being discussed, such as actor Mike Daws. [EdmLJB5Tsnw]
- Mike Dawson The 2 Year Long Story of "One Last Shot" - Our Last Film Together | Weekly Cinema: A Look Back
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast does not appear to have commercial sponsors. Mentions of brands like STN or Canon are in the context of competition organizers and equipment used. [Vr4OntRRFbE]
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts?
- The primary hosts are Gabe Leite and McKenna Coleman, with frequent collaboration from friends like Ava Lonchar.
- Is the podcast still running?
- No, the podcast concluded in May 2026 when the hosts graduated from high school. The final episode is titled 'The End'. [WIlKEx7tIRY]
- What is the show's format?
- It's a conversational show between co-hosts. Its final series, 'A Look Back,' involved the creators re-watching and discussing the films they made in high school. [EdmLJB5Tsnw]
- What is 'A Look Back'?
- 'A Look Back' is the title of the final series of episodes, where the hosts did a retrospective on their own creative projects, from early horror shorts to award-winning films. [zKcjOmOR07E, EdmLJB5Tsnw]
- Where can I watch their films?
- The podcast episodes often feature the films they are discussing. Host Gabe Leite also has a separate YouTube channel called 'Pixel Pug' for his Roblox documentaries. [zKcjOmOR07E]
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