Cage Old Question

Artoun and Christina want revenge after watching Vengeance: A Love Story [RATED R]. They welcome guest Amanda Lehan-Canto (SMOSH, UCB) to help make sense of this film. Amanda teaches Artoun and Christina about old movies, the ways an actor can stay fresh with cryogenic sleep, and question whether Nicolas Cage did anything in this film Join us next week as we get prenatal with Inconceivable (2017)...

Artoun and Christina are feeling delusional with Army of One [RATED R]. They welcome guest Amelia Engen to help unpack this holy mission. They praise Nicolas Cage’s insanity in bringing this character to life, are pissed off with the rest of the casting and producing, and talk about America’s legacy.  Join us next week as we revisit a crazy character in Arsenal (2017) [RATED R] ! Don't forget...

Artoun and Christina are feeling delusional with Army of One [RATED R]. They welcome guest Amelia Engen to help unpack this holy mission. They praise Nicolas Cage’s insanity in bringing this character to life, are pissed off with the rest of the casting and producing, and talk about America’s legacy.  Join us next week as we revisit a crazy character in Arsenal (2017) [RATED R] ! Don't forget...

Artoun and Christina are paying tribute to the fallen in USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016) [RATED R]. They talk about how they had never heard of this story save for the captain monologue in Jaws, salute Cage's grounded performance as a captain, and say RIP to their neighbor Johnny Wactor. Join us next week as we go to Pakistan on a mission with Army of One (2016) [RATED R] ! Don't f...

Artoun and Christina are covering up their webcams with Snowden (2016) [RATED PG-13]. They reminisce about seeing this film in theaters, ponder whether it was worth watching this entire movie again for only 3 minutes of Nicolas Cage, and recommend watching the documentary Citizenfour instead! Join us next week as we go swimming with the sharks in U.S.S. Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016) [RATED R...

Artoun and Christina are fresh outta prison in Dog Eat Dog (2016) [RATED R]. They are joined by a long time collaborator Mimi Von Schack ( Dropout, UCB) to make heads AND tails of this violent film. Why are we in the most gorgeous pink room of all time? Did Schrader finally get his way? Does Dafoe out Cage cage? Join us next week as we talk whistleblowers with Snowden (2016) [RATED PG-13] ! Don&#3...

Artoun and Christina are glad their birthdays aren’t on the 14th with Longlegs (2024) [RATED R]. They are joined by the first three-timer Teddy Steinkellner fresh off watching the film to uncover why Maika Monroe played agent baby, why Nicolas Cage hasn’t played the big bad guy more, and whether or not this is a Satanist film or a Serial Killer film. Join us next week as we get break out of jail w...

Artoun and Christina are gearing up for a heist with The Trust (2015) [R]. Our two hosts go back and forth on whether this is one of Cage's Cagier performances, mourn the loss of Bobo, and find themselves back in Las Vegas. If it ain't New Orleans, it's Vegas. Join us next week as we get vicious with Dog Eat Dog (2016) [R]. Don't forget to rate & review the pod, subscribe on yo...

Artoun and Christina are celebrating Samhain in Pay the Ghost (2015) [NR]. They are joined by their self-proclaimed best friend Sarah McShane to get to the bottom of a lot of important questions. Is Nicolas Cage being normal what makes him a watchable actor, is this film pro or anti Celtic traditions, and why did Nicolas Cage not have an army of children. Join us next week as we get a heisting wit...

Artoun and Christina are cleaning up a disaster with The Runner (2015) [R]. Our two hosts wonder if this is a movie for politicians rights or an indictment of politicians, commend Nicolas Cage on solid running form, and wonder why the back half of this movie is a romance film. Join us next week as we take out our ghostly wallets for Pay the Ghost (2015) [R]. Don't forget to rate & review t...

Artoun and Christina are revisiting the past in this documentary The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (2015) [NR]. Christina concedes that this film was an important watch in understanding Nicolas Cage, marvel at Colleen Atwood's costume design, and shake their fists of frustration at male producers. Join us next week as we combat the climate crisis with The Runner (2015) [R]. Don't...

Artoun and Christina are questioning the CIA in Dying of the Light (2014) [RATED R]. They are joined by podcaster and graphic novelist Jordan Morris to help break down this divisive film. They question whether Schrader's vision was executed at all, admire Cage's performance in this otherwise uneven film, and question the choice of vague "terrorists" Join us next week as we watch...

Artoun and Christina have survived....or not survived the rapture with Left Behind (2014) [RATED PG-13] as they pray for help to get through this film. They question who this film could possibly be made for, blast the music choices, and beg Nicolas Cage to make something he actually loves and wants to do. Join us next week as we get political with Dying of the Light (2014) [R]. Don't forget to...

Artoun and Christina are venturing east with Outcast ( 2014) [NR] as they head to China for Nicolas Cage. They begin to believe that accent work might be important, give Cage his due for his snakes, and talk extensively about hat work and singing Join us next week as we go to get Biblical with Left Behind (2015) [RATED PG-13]. Don't forget to rate & review the pod, subscribe on your favori...

Artoun and Christina are seething with Rage ( 2014) [RATED R] as they go through another Nicolas Cage flick. For a man known for rage they wonder why they get so little, Christina once again pines for the villain, and Artoun stumbles through the plot. Join us next week as we go to China with Outcast (2014) [NR]. Don't forget to rate & review the pod, subscribe on your favorite platform, an...

Artoun and Christina are feeling rural with Joe (2014) [RATED R]. They are joined by the wonderful comedian Kendahl Landreth to talk everything Joe. From cigarettes and coca colas, to Nicolas Cage's interactions with the police, Kendahl helps our host dive deep and ponder if it holds up to one of her favorite films, The Jungle Cruise. Join us next week as we get angry with Rage [Rated R] ! Don...

Artoun and Christina are going back in time for The Croods (2013) [RATED PG]. They are joined by Crood alumnist Cailey Folet and her sidekick and award winning actor Grayson Niles! They break down the characters legs, how Nicolas Cage really came into his own with this role, and whether or not the romance was hot with Guy and Eep. Join us next week as we get real with Joe [Rated R] ! Don't for...

Artoun and Christina are putting on their true crime hats for The Frozen Ground (2013). They debate whether John Cusack is the star of this, slam this movie for it's awful ending, and ask if Nicolas Cage needed more of a freak out in this. Join us next week as we get animated with The Croods (2013) [RATED PG]. Don't forget to rate & review the pod, subscribe on your favorite platform,...

Artoun and Christina are locking their windows for Arcadian (2024). That's right, another Nicolas Cage flick is in theaters NOW. The duo hit a late night screening of this Cage creature feature and commended the actual frightening monster design, begged for more Cage, and tried to figure out what "medicine" could possibly mean. Join us next week as we go back to our regularly schedul...

LIVE (pre-recorded) from NEW YORK (Los Angeles) it's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! (Cage Old Question Podcast w/ your hosts Artoun and Christina!). Artoun and Christina venture back to the hallowed halls of 30 Rock to watch Nicolas Cage do a 5 minute bit during weekend update. Are our two hosts exhausted? Is Artoun traveling? Was Cage actually serving in this? Listen in to find out! Join us next week a...

Artoun and Christina are master thieves ready for Stolen (2012). They wonder how the director from Con Air could make a film that was just not as fun, ponder on the ramifications of another Nicolas Cage film taking place in New Orleans again, and fight to the death! Join us next week as we go back to sketch comedy with another episode of SNL (2012). Don't forget to rate & review the pod, s...

Artoun and Christina are ready to ride again with Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012) [RATED PG-13]. They are joined by fellow goofball Matt Jeakle and previous Cage alumni Emma Steinkellner to help break down the insanity in this movie! Why does ghost rider piss fire, should monks be allowed to have little boys, and most importantly get on the right side of history with whether or not Cage sh...

Artoun and Christina are setting their alarm codes for Trespass (2011) [RATED R]. They are once again joined by an old sponsor of the show Marcus Hunter who helps breaks down a mysterious character Petal's arc, find out why everyone is wearing so many glasses, and determine if Nicolas Cage's character makes any sense talking about business Join us next week as we ride on fire again for Gho...

Artoun and Christina have been wronged and are Seeking Justice (2011) [RATED R]. They are joined by renowned Chicago comedian Charles Pettit who tells us the wildest tale of watching this film, Cage in Orleans, and what to buy him when he's performing at Costco Join us next week as we lock our doors for Trespass (2011) [Rated R] ! Don't forget to rate & review the pod, subscribe on you...

Artoun and Christina escaped from hell for Drive Angry (2011) [RATED R]. For the first time they are joined but not one but two guests, Michael Christian & Rob Scerbo as they swerve their way through 3D questions like why is the cult so boring, what does a golf swing sound like, and is this the most incredible movie ever!? (The answer is yes) Join us next week as we look for revenge in Seeking...