Cinema Possessed

It's happening! Jack, Justin and Corey have a close encounter with M. Night Shyamalan's extra-terrestrial thrill-ride, SIGNS (2002)! The three reminisce on their first times seeing the movie, marvel at the music of James Newton Howard, struggle over Mel Gibson, gush about Joaquin Phoenix, debate the effectiveness of the faith based nature of the film and literally fight each other about the percei...

Yeehaw! Jack, Justin & Corey float down south to yak it up about John Boorman’s controversial vacation-gone-wrong thriller, DELIVERANCE (1972)! The three discuss all the behind the scenes drama on the film, share their love for Dueling Banjos, compare differences between the novel and the movie, gush over Burt Reynolds physique, admire great “dead body” acting, and fight over whether or not Dr...

Through dangers untold, and hardships unnumbered- Jack, Justin and Corey fight their way through Jim Henson’s children’s classic LABYRINTH (1986)! The three share their admiration for practical effects and puppetry, take on critics who panned the movie, praise children’s stories that dare to be scary and Justin gives the low-down on why his back hurts. Support the pod by joining our Patreon at pat...

Join Us! Jack, Justin & Corey take apart Sam Raimi's ferociously original THE EVIL DEAD (1981), the ultimate experience in grueling terror! The three talk about their first times seeing the film, share their appreciation for the franchise, dissect the nerd appeal of Bruce Campbell, debate which body part they would dismember first, critique adults acting like children, and Jack pulls out an ea...

We’re going to war! Jack, Justin and Corey bug out over Paul Verhoeven’s misunderstood sci-fi extravaganza STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997)! The three breakdown the layered satire in the film and admire its commitment to the bit, while taking time to chat about dollar theaters, Arts & Entertainment sections of newspapers, nude directors, drinking coffee from clear mugs and asteroids. Support the pod b...

Breaker, breaker! Jack, Justin & Corey put the pedal to the metal and take a trip down under with ROAD GAMES (1981)! The three discuss the beauty of VHS tapes, discuss various Hitchcock homages, debate the intended/unintended themes of the film, bemoan the fact that there aren't more Stacy Keach star vehicles, reminisce on their first times seeing Jamie Lee Curtis, and share what they love abo...

As if! Jack, Justin and Corey give snaps to Amy Heckerling's teen movie classic CLUELESS (1995)! Nostalgia runs rampant in this totally sporadic episode (did we use that right?). The three drool over the film's iconic fashion, whip-smart screenplay and joyful tone, debate the stigmas of The Valley, and try to decide if the on-screen step-sibling romance is actually that weird. Meanwhile, Jack reve...

Jack, Justin and Corey ball it out over Spike Lee’s ticking clock sports drama HE GOT GAME (1998). They drool over the undeniable snack that is Denzel Washington, examine Spike Lee’s poetic directorial style, share their secrets for the best grilled cheese, wax poetic about the surreal ending, and Jack reveals the surprising scene that made him cry. Support the pod by joining our Patreon at p atre...

MmmHmm. Jack and Justin take a trip down to Arkansas with Billy Bob Thornton’s award winning SLING BLADE (1996)! The boys talk scene-setting DVD menus, rhapsodize about the low-key charm of Arkansas movies, rave about Billy Bob’s transformative acting style, break down Sling Blade’s impact on culture, and Jack weeps like a baby about ten different times trying to describe scenes. Then Corey joins...

Rush, rush! Jack and Justin say hello to Brian De Palma’s little film, SCARFACE (1983)! The boys gush about Jack’s gorgeous DVD collectors case of the movie, discuss its impact on pop culture, critique the overly white-washed casting, nerd out over the Giorgio Moroder score, and dissect how the film is an outlier in De Palma’s filmography. Then Corey joins them to discuss the film’s iconic fashion...

Jack and Justin spill their guts on Tobe Hooper’s seminal horror classic, THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (1974)! The boys reminisce on when they first saw the film, make the case for Leatherface as a sympathetic villain, speculate on the pro-vegetarian themes and intended comedy of the script, and take to task some of the more troublesome aspects of its production. Then they’re joined by Corey Cliff...

Each week best friends & filmmakers, Jack Bishop & Justin Nijm , take a close look at one film in their combined DVD & BluRay collections to find out what it was about it that originally possessed them to want to possess it . They revisit the film, bonus features and all, and discuss whether or not the film still holds that power over them today. Then they'll hear from actor, director...