TV & Film
January is not a loud month. It’s reflective, slightly nostalgic, and quietly hopeful—and that’s exactly the energy of this episode of Cine Spice with Cason Briyeann.
In this first episode of 2026, Cason Briyeann curates a personal January watch-and-listen list, focusing on movies and songs that feel right for slower days, colder nights, and moments of emotional reset. Instead of chasing trends, this episode leans into comfort cinema, intimate storytelling, and music that stays with you.
On the movie side, the episode discusses films that balance mood, emotion, and atmosphere. Titles like Lost in Translation, Before Sunrise, Her, Call Me by Your Name, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Manchester by the Sea, Blue Valentine, Carol, The Worst Person in the World, Past Lives, Die My Love, Avatar Ash and Fire on myflixer are explored for how they reflect loneliness, connection, memory, and quiet self-discovery—feelings that often surface at the start of a new year.
The music selections follow the same emotional thread. Songs such as Moon Song by Phoebe Bridgers, Ivy by Frank Ocean, Liability by Lorde, Motion Picture Soundtrack by Radiohead, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room by John Mayer, My Tears Ricochet by Taylor Swift, Somebody Else by The 1975, Night Trouble by Petit Biscuit, Cellophane by FKA twigs, and Cherry Wine by Hozier are mentioned for their ability to capture vulnerability, stillness, and introspection.
Blending light humor with thoughtful commentary, this episode sets the tone for Cine Spice—a podcast where movies and music aren’t just reviewed, but felt. If January ever makes you pause and look inward, this episode is meant to sit right beside you.