Cinema Possessed

We've [UNLOCKED] one of our Patreon-only bonus episodes from the CINEMA POSSESSED BONUS MATERIALS vault! Jack, Justin and Corey discuss what they think makes for a great opening scene in a movie, then they each share their Top 5 Favorite Opening Scenes! If you like your movies to open with a BANG! then rest assured, this episode is ALL BANGERS! If you like what you hear, support the pod by joining...

Dead yet?  Jack, Justin and Corey wrap up the Spooky Season with Peter Jackson’s supernatural thrill ride THE FRIGHTENERS (1996)! The three talk Halloween costumes, ghost stories, Michael J. Fox’s charisma, Jeffrey Combs' eyes, mispronouncing names, fun horror movies, Dee Wallace as the ultimate scream queen, lenticular VHS covers, PG-13 vs. R, exploding heads, and worms. Support the pod...

Witch! Jack, Justin and Corey go GOBLIN MODE to talk about Dario Argento's witchy classic SUSPIRIA (1977)! The three discuss classic toys, pot brownies, Monster Face, Udo Kier's eyes, the death of DVDs at Best Buy, fairy tales, Giallo Films, Goblin's iconic score, the remake, irrational fears, style over substance, maggot wranglers, and Breath Right Nasal Strips. Support the pod by joining our Pat...

The animal is out! Jack, Justin and Corey go wild about Mike Nichols' 90s monster update, WOLF (1994)! The three talk werewolf movies, Jack Nicholson's sex appeal, Michelle Pfeiffer's hair, James Spader's contact lenses, sweet looking animatronics, dog farts, bad dreams, Clint Howard, white knuckling it, What Women Want, Halloween Costumes, and Richard Jenkins. It's a HOWLER, folks! Support the po...

Heads will roll! Jack, Justin and Corey are joined by comedian/actor/podcaster Ryan Stanger (The Action Boyz, The Dumbbells) to kick off the October Spooky Season with Tim Burton's SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999)! The four chop it up about Halloween costumes, Tim Burton's charming commentary, Kevin Yagher's heads, comparisons to the source material, practical effects, Danny Elfman's tattoos, the Mandalay Pic...

Toons! Jack, Justin and Corey conclude Villains Month with a looney discussion of Robert Zemeckis' groundbreaking WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988)! The three talk favorite dips, sensitivities to beer glasses, Bob Hoskins' amazing imagination, steamroller obsessions, Jessica Rabbit and Rober Zemeckis' wife, wife guys, cartoon guys, evil toons, Judge Doom as a villain and Christopher Lloyd as an icon,...

Booyah! Jack, Justin and Corey hang out with Quentin Tarantino's one-and-only adaptation, JACKIE BROWN (1997)! The three talk Elmore Leonard adaptations, Tarantino's coolest movie, Pam Grier as a Blaxploitation icon, Robert Forster's similarities to Jack's dad, great soundtracks, perfect casting, and Samuel L. Jackson's hair. Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod...

Counselor! Jack, Justin and Corey continue Villains Month with Martin Scorsese's masterfully campy remake, CAPE FEAR (1991)! The three talk differences between the book and original film, Hitchcock references, Robert De Niro's muscles, Thelma Schoonmaker's editing, movie swaps with Steven Spielberg, working out to Bernard Herrmann, Nick Nolte's resemblance to Corey's dad, hypothetical Tarantino sc...

It's Villain Month on Cinema Possessed Pod! Jack, Justin and Corey get cooky about Milos Forman's 70s classic ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (1975)! The three discuss Nurse Ratched as a villain, differences between the film and the book, movies that changed our world view, Jack Nicholson's charisma, Michael Douglas' producing style, Jack Nitzsche's amazing score, Mad Magazine and Juicy Fruit. Sup...

We all have it comin' . Jack, Justin and Corey duel it out over Clint Eastwood’s Oscar winning revisionist western, UNFORGIVEN (1992)! The three guzzle down Spaghetts (Miller High Life + Aperol) and discuss the western genre, Metallica songs, Clint Eastwood’s p****, moral ambiguity, Al Pacino sightings, misfires, dumb AI, Morgan Freeman impressions, Justin’s retail jobs, and Tarantino movies....

What's in the box?! Jack, Justin and Corey investigate David Fincher's gritty neo-noir thriller, SE7EN (1995)! The three talk serial killers, rain machines, scalding your mouth on hot dogs, Lucky Number Slevin, spaghetti, Brad Pitt's honest commentary track, Morgan Freeman's underrated career choices, Rob Botin's amazing make-up effects, Kevin Spacey's on and off-screen creepiness, horror stories...

The power of Christ compels you! Jack, Justin and Corey get devilish over William Friedkin's iconic horror classic THE EXORCIST (1973)! The three talk about their experiences first seeing the film, William Peter Blatty's original novel, the hysteria that has followed the movie since it's release, William Friedkin's unorthodox directing style, haunted set stories, real life serial killers, Dick Smi...

We've [UNLOCKED] one of our Patreon-only bonus episodes from the CINEMA POSSESSED BONUS MATERIALS vault! Jack, Justin and Corey talk all things Horror Comedy! They discuss what defines a horror comedy, what they like and don't like about the sub-genre, and then they each share their individual Top 5 Horror Comedies. It's a fun one folks! If you like what you hear, support the pod by joining our Pa...

1...2...3...I don't even miss her! Jack and Corey are joined by stand-up comedian, writer and actor Dana Gould (Stan Against Evil, The Simpsons) to talk Albert Brook's anti-romantic comedy masterpiece MODERN ROMANCE (1981)! The three talk their love for Albert Brooks, his penchant for deconstructing, Stanley Kubrick's love for this movie, comedy born out of trauma, movies about jealousy, Bob Einst...

Top That! Jack and Corey are joined by writers/directors/actors Selyna Warren and Marissa Read (Foursome) to cast their spell over Dorian Walker's 80s cult classic, TEEN WITCH (1989)! The four talk 80s fashion, Robyn Lively's amazing hair, the movie's unforgettable soundtrack, creepy little brothers, high school musicals, sleeping in class, wearing your backpack on the front, making out with your...

Skål!!! Jack and Corey are joined by comedian/actor/writer/podcaster Justin Michael to talk Ari Aster's trippy and disturbing folk-horror epic, MIDSOMMAR (2019)! The three talk LA haunts, the amazing movie year 2019, Ari Aster's formalist control, Florence Pugh's gutting performance, great asshole characters, A24s marketing, the death of parody movies, earthquake stories, family trauma, jump scare...

We can't stop here! This is bat country! Jack, Justin and Corey go on a crazy trip with Terry Gilliam's wild adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS (1998)! The three talk cursed films, Johnny Depp's cigarette holder, Benicio Del Toro's crazy voices, Vegas adventures, eating 16 donuts in a day, phobia of clowns and drugs! Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon....

What happens on the mile, stays on the mile! Jack, Justin and Corey are joined by two hilarious writers/actors Anthony Gioe and Nick Mandernach (Duncanville, People of Earth, Young Sheldon) to talk the Frank Darabont directed, Stephen King penned, schmaltzy death row fantasy, THE GREEN MILE (1999)! The group discuss their bond over Tom Hanks, problematic movie tropes, irrational fears of rapid agi...

Hold onto your potatoes! Jack, Justin and Corey whip their way through Steven Spielberg's controversial sequel (or prequel?), INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984)! The three marvel at the film's insanely dark tone and amazing action, how Steven Spielberg helped create the PG-13 rating, wrestle with the film's cultural insensitivity, dissect George Lucas' relationship issues at the time, set...

Hey, Dough! Jack, Justin and Corey go deep on John Singleton's BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991)! The three reminisce about watching this movie repeatedly on cable, admire the ambition of Singleton's debut feature, discuss the parody film it inspired, sweat over how much of a snack Lawrence Fishburn is, debate the best burglar defense items, share how we each learned about sex and Jack shares multiple nightm...

We haven't located us yet . Jack, Justin and Corey go off the rails with Wes Anderson's spiritual road-trip comedy THE DARJEELING LIMITED (2007)! The three talk about how the film is underrated in Wes Anderson's filmography, the criticism it gets for cultural appropriation, how Jack almost got fired while wearing Owen Wilson's costume, Corey's love for Jason Schwartzman, the randomness of nickname...

Spader time! Jack, Justin and Corey get intimate with Steven Soderbergh’s indie juggernaut, SEX, LIES AND VIDEOTAPE (1989)! The three talk Soderbergh’s varied filmography, their obsession with James Spader, sex movies without sex, having false alarms, favorite fast food salad bars, and Andie MacDowell’s accent. Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unloc...

We're gonna R-U-N-N-O-F-T! Jack, Justin and Corey are joined by actor Quinn Gasaway to talk the Coen Brother's southern fried odyssey, O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (2000)! Quinn shares his incredible memories of working on the film, his audition experience, joking around with George Clooney, going to Disneyland with John Turturro, having a formative experience watching Tim Blake Nelson act, and lear...

Be Afraid! Be Very Afraid! Jack, Justin and Corey bug out over David Cronenberg's gross-out sci-fi remake, THE FLY (1986)! The three talk favorite 80's horror films, the power of genre to tell stories that would otherwise be too hard to swallow, the on AND off screen romance between Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, the incredible award-winning practical effects of Chris Walas, and debate what would...

Cripes! Jack, Justin and Corey get stupid talking the Farrelly Brother's classic, DUMB AND DUMBER (1994)! The three share some really embarrassing stories, discuss the complicated relationships parents had with Jim Carrey, the impact he had on our childhoods, Jack gushes over the soundtrack, and they all get heated about the additional "UNRATED" material on the BluRay. Support the pod by joining o...