Enigmatic Podcast | Cult Movies and Nostalgia

With rumours swirling about the future of James Bond—from Amazon taking the reins to Denis Villeneuve possibly directing the next instalment—Johann and Edward revisit the world of 007 in this classic revamped episode. They dive into the highs, the lows, and the legacy of Britain’s most iconic spy, discussing most of the men behind the tux and sharing their favourite (and not-so-favourite) moments...

Beetlejuice 3 is on the way! With the announcement of a potential Beetlejuice 3, Johann and Edward dive what might be in store for the long-awaited third instalment of the Beetlejuice series in this episode. From wild theories (Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian!?) to nostalgic reflections on the original, they share their thoughts on the franchise so far—and what they hope to see next. Want to support Eni...

Not So Trash Reviews is back from the dead! After a long hiatus, Johann Chipol returns with a resurrected lost episode , originally recorded almost three years ago! And what better film to make our comeback with than Brian De Palma’s genre-bending rock opera cult classic, Phantom of the Paradise ? Johann is joined by friend of the show and horror filmmaker Liam Banks of Superfreak Media as they ex...

On this extra-long episode of the podcast, we dive into one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises of all time— The Terminator! Join Edward and Johann as they break down all six Terminator films and rank them all . From James Cameron’s game-changing classics to the more… questionable sequels. Which entries stand the test of time? Which ones should be terminated ? Strap in for time-travel paradoxes,...

In this episode, Edward and Johann discuss the Clue (1985) Cult Film Club screening and discuss the film and the event. Want to come to one of the Cult Film Club screenings? Check out the QUAD website here: https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/season-festival/cultfilmclub/ Want to buy The Game Chest? Head over to https://www.pocketfoxgames.co.uk and use the code ENIGMATIC for a 10% discount on your order....

In this episode of the podcast, we have our Alien Movie Franchise Tier List! The boys, Johann and Ed, discuss the entries in the franchise, ranking all 7 mainline movies in the Alien series and review them. Unlike the video version launched earlier last year, this one will be the full discussion, mostly uncut! Will you agree with our rankings? Want to support Enigmatic? Click here to donate - http...

Welcome to the relaunch of the podcast, Enigmatic Podcast! In this Heart Eyes review, Johann and Ed bring back their Cult vs Current show in a podcast format. Cult vs Current is a series where the boys compare a new film with cult classics that may have inspired it. This time round, looking at the rare subgenre, Valentine's Day Horror! Look out for more discussion episodes like this on the Eni...

Welcome to the Final Official Episode of the Trash Tapes podcast! As part of the journey to finally giving the podcast a proper send off, we go with the granddaddy of camp trash, as the boys take on 1981's Joan Crawford Biopic 'Mommie Dearest'. On this melodramatic episode, Johann is joined by Ed to see how this biopic is both a horror film and an unintentional comedy. From Faye Dunawa...

On the latest episode of the 'Not So Trash Reviews', Johann is joined by Film Historian and co-host of the Cine-Lit podcast Darrell Buxton to look deep into the 'Eyes of Laura Mars', Hollywood's attempt at the high class Giallo with an early script by John Carpenter starring Faye Dunaway and Tommy Lee Jones. Not only will be explaining how underrated this gem is without spoiler...

Welcome to Pride Month and we here at Trash Tapes Towers will be producing 2 special episodes focusing on queer camp classics! On this boogie episode, Johann is joined by the 2 Liams of the They're Queer podcast to see if we can fight off the camp power of 1980's Olivia Newton-John vehicle 'Xanadu', the movie that inspired the creation of the Razzies! We will be roller-skating thro...

On the latest episode of the 'Not So Trash Reviews', Johann is joined by Actor and YouTuber Chris Chambers to rediscover one of David Fincher's best films, the 2007 thriller 'Zodiac'. We explore the acting performances of Robert Downey Jr, Mark Ruffalo and Jake Gyllenhall, examining what they bring to the table with their unique approaches, as well as going under the magnifying...

With the sad news of Bruce Willis' retirement, Johann and Ed decide to pay tribute by examining his personal passion project, 1991's Hudson Hawk. Whistle a tune, plan a heist and prepare for looney tunes antics with this multi tonal hot mess of a project. Known for its troubled production due to the constant changes by the star himself, clashes with the director, producer and walk offs wit...

On the latest episode of the 'Not So Trash Reviews', Johann is joined by Filmmaker Sophie Black to explore the representation of vampires through the lens of 2013's 'Only Lovers Left Alive' by the legendary director Jim Jarmusch. This film is beautiful in its complexity and explores deeper themes of love, death, history and the rock star lifestyle, all remixed together into a n...

Get ready for some pure madness as Johann and Ed take on what is arguably the most unique horror sequel ever made with Tobe Hooper's 1986 cult hit 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2'! Listen as the boys explore this black comedy satire with its troubled production, crazy characters, beautiful sets and... most importantly... Dennis Hopper running like a mad man with 3 Chainsaws! He is the lord...

On the latest episode of the 'Not So Trash Reviews', Johann is joined by Post Production Sound Engineer William Peter Henley to use their combined knowledge of sound to audibly examine the 2012 film 'Berberian Sound Studio' by Peter Strickland. This film is both a love letter to audiophiles with scenes of Foley, dubbing and post sound but also a dark psychological exploration of trauma, exploitati...

It is time to look up at the stars with this special lost episode of The Trash Tapes! This time, Johann and Ed explore the 1982 surrealist sci fi, Xtro! We examine everything from its gore, its surrealism, its goofiness, its full blown nihilism and also just how wonderfully Middle Class British it all is... oh, and it has clowns, cocoons, body horror, and the weirdest melting alien roaming the cou...

The season of love is over and so in the latest episode of the 'Not So Trash Reviews', Johann is joined by fellow Cinephile Eliza Russo to examine the 2016 film 'The Love Witch'. Written, Directed, Produced and Art Directed by Anna Biller, this movie appears to be a sexploitation film on its surface but has a lot to explore about cult mentality, fragile egos and a full deconstruction of the male g...

Welcome to the pilot episode of a new show under The Trash Tapes network, the 'Not So Trash Reviews'! Johann will be reviewing indie darlings. cult cinema and misunderstood gems with different guests within the film community, producing a theoretical deep dive into why these films are so unique. On this episode, Johann is joined by Scriptwriter and Cine-Lit Podcast host Adam Marsh to examine the 1...

It is the first episode of 2022 and thought we would start with a bang with James Wan's 2021 Malignant! The boys are joined by SuperFreakMedia's Liam Banks as they decide how to analyze this unique movie by the modern maestro o horror. Be prepared for some very weird spoilers involving backwards walking, terrible acting, an evil twin and perhaps the biggest mind trip... was this intentional or not...

With it being the holiday period, what better way for the boys to celebrate than with the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. On this very special episode of the podcast, Johann, Ed and Greg explore and watch George Lucas' hidden secret that no one involved wanted to do, a CBS TV special that has grown a huge cult following for its weird choices, hilariously cheap look and bizarre performances...

The Trash Tapes is back with a new format and a new season! On this special episode of the podcast, Johann and Ed go back to the well for Ninja November, looking at the Godfrey Ho 'classic' Ninja Terminator! Get ready for terrible dubbing, hilarious ninja moves, banging tunes and the manly glare of Richard Harrison, all combined into a truly cut-and-paste mash up of original footage and a Korean k...

On this amazing pride month special. Johann is joined by Film Historian and co-host of the Cine-Lit podcast Darrell Buxton to take on the granddaddy of trash cinema, John Water's 1972 flick, Pink Flamingos! Get ready for one filthy experience as they both begin to dig deeper into the history of John Waters films and their influence on both cinema and the queer community. The drag queen Divine and...

It is Summer Time and on this episode, Johann is joined by film director and lover of bad movies Marc Price to go swimming in Cruel Jaws! Get ready to dive with this classic example of sharkploitation by Italy's answer to Ed Wood, Bruno Mattei where almost all the best scenes are literally stolen from other shark movies like Jaws, The Last Shark and more! It is Shark Week in 90 minutes! But will M...

Puberty is a strange time for everyone... and on this episode, Johann is joined by horror film director Liam Banks to awkwardly talk the birds and the bees with the 2007 movie, Teeth! Be prepared to go deep into this cult horror comedy with a new twist of the vagina dentata mythos that will leave all the men wince. Promise Rings, Creepy Men, Sexual Innuendos, Musical Stingers and the world's most...

On this fighting episode of the podcast, Johann is not joined by Ed but instead with Enigmatic's own gaming host, Greg Cummings for a lighter, bouncier affair with 2006's DOA: Dead or Alive! Come and be knocked out by these knockouts flying, punching and kicking their way through this silly video game adaptation. Ninja Princesses, Volleyball, Kung Fu Glasses, Sexy Feminism and over 40 differe...