<p>First time watching Con Air (1997)… and somehow this absurd action movie actually works. </p><p>Is Nicolas Cage the reason this chaotic ‘90s classic still holds up, especially for first-time viewers?</p><p><br></p><p>In our newest episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, I’m joined by multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Jaina Cipriano for her first-ever viewing of Con Air... and the results are not what we expected! </p><p><br></p><p>We break down: </p><p>- Jaina’s honest first reaction to Con Air</p><p>- Why the movie’s absurd tone actually works</p><p>- How ‘90s action films differ from modern blockbusters</p><p>- The role of humor in high-stakes storytelling</p><p>- Nicolas Cage’s performance—and why it carries the film</p><p>- Whether this movie is secretly… good?</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, we talk about Jaina’s work as a multidisciplinary artist, immersive storytelling, and how fear can shape creative work. </p><p><br></p><p>🎧 ABOUT THE PODCAST What If I Don’t Like It? is a film podcast where guests confront their biases by watching movies they think they won’t enjoy, and then we unpack what actually happens! </p><p><br></p><p>📍 FOLLOW Jaina Cipriano</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jainastudio/</p><p>Website: https://www.jainaciprianophotography.com/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jainaphoto</p><p>X (Twitter): https://x.com/jainastudio</p><p><br></p><p>📍 FOLLOW Kt Baldassaro ( @MovieRuntime )</p><p>Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movieruntime/</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntime</p><p>Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/</p><p><br></p><p>🎬 MORE EPISODES YOU’LL LIKE Check out our episodes on Heavy Metal and Bad Boys for more unexpected movie deep dives. </p><p><br></p><p>👇 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more film analysis, movie deep dives, and filmmaker conversations.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 First Time Watching Con Air?!</p><p>01:10 Meet Jaina Cipriano</p><p>04:30 Art, Photography &amp; Filmmaking</p><p>10:45 Storytelling Across Mediums</p><p>16:30 Fear, Creativity &amp; Immersive Work</p><p>24:50 First Movie Memories</p><p>27:15 Comfort Movies &amp; Favorites</p><p>30:50 Movies That Should Be Made</p><p>33:00 Why Jaina Avoided Con Air</p><p>35:30 First Impressions of Con Air</p><p>39:00 Nicolas Cage Performance Breakdown</p><p>44:30 Why the Movie Actually Works</p><p>49:30 90s Action vs Modern Blockbusters</p><p>54:30 Cinematography &amp; Visual Style</p><p>58:30 The Absurdity Factor</p><p>1:02:00 Favorite Scenes</p><p>1:05:30 Final Thoughts: Does It Hold Up?</p>