Meet the hosts

Welcome to our world
Welcome to our world
Welcome to our world
Welcome to our world
Welcome to our world
Scene Weekly
Scene Weekly
Scene Weekly
Scene Weekly
Scene Weekly
Stephen Rankin | SceneWeekly Host

Stephen's Story

Stephen discovered his love for movies at a young age, spending weekends at Blockbuster in search of the perfect film—a quest that often led to family headaches and late fees (RIP Blockbuster).

Eager to learn the art of filmmaking, he pursued a degree in film at Georgia State University.

After gaining hands-on experience with several small production companies—mostly working for free—he transitioned to the hospitality industry.

Having lived in vibrant cities like Los Angeles, Denver, and Miami, Stephen now calls San Francisco home, where he works as a chef for an upscale restaurant group. When he’s not in the kitchen, you can find him running, diving into both new and obscure films, or passionately debating their merits with friends.

One fateful night, while enjoying a bottle of Italian red wine with his best bud Jonathan, they sparked a brilliant idea: to record their movie conversations.

This inspired the creation of "Scene Weekly," where listeners can join in on their lively debates and deep dives into the world of cinema.

Tune in each week for insights, laughter, and the camaraderie of two movie-loving friends!

Jonathan Lee | SceneWeekly Host

Jonathan’s Story

I don’t remember the first movie I watched, but I always remember loving the popcorn and endless escalators.

The previews are still almost as good as any movie with a unifying excitement of what is to come as I got so lost in their web, losing my place in line until I realized I was there for something else.

Jonathan Lee | SceneWeekly Host

The matinee! It was a figuratively windy road to the next movie as I attempted to collect enough change under the bleachers to be able to head back to the Ocala Centre 6, and I’m still trying to collect enough change to watch someone’s next iteration and interpretation of what is our lives.

The framing, the thoughts on paper, the work over long days and nights–melded into one singular view for each movie goer to embrace for its duration.