Cage Old Question

Artoun and Christina are crusading into uncharted territory with Season of the Witch (2011) [RATED PG-13]. They are joined by a powerhouse in all things witchy Lea Cuello who helps our hosts unsheathe the truth about this film. Are Ron Perlman and Nicolas Cages buddy cop dynamic good for this movie? Why are witches bad? And most importantly what could a sponge do? Join us next week as we rev our e...

Artoun and Christina are prepping their 401Ks for The Retirement Plan (2023). They brake down the only redeemable part of the film (Ron Perlman), agree that making a bad film can be opportunity to just hang out with your friends, and ask why Cage why. Join us next week as we go back to our regularly scheduled program with Season of the Witch (2024) [Rated PG-13]! Don't forget to rate & rev...

Artoun and Christina are strapped in for the ride with a gun to their heads with Sympathy for the Devil (2023). After bravely surviving certain death for sympathizing with the devil, they talk through Cage's commitment to this film, everything Las Vegas, and a wonderful poem by Robert Frost. Join us next week as we get old with The Retirement Plan (2023) [Rated R]! Don't forget to rate &am...

Artoun and Christina are teaming up with....themselves!? That's right it's The Flash (2023) [RATED R]. Christina proudly admits she hasn't seen the movie, Artoun tries to justify having this film on the podcast, and both our hosts mourn that we never got a Nicolas Cage Superman film. Join us next week as we feel dangerous with Sympathy for the Devil (2023) [Rated R]! Don't forget t...

Artoun and Christina are headed west to seek their destiny! And that destiny is watching Nicolas Cage in Butcher's Crossing (2023) [RATED R]. Our hosts dare to ask should white men be allowed to make these kinds of movies, what to do when the acting is good but the directing is not up to snuff, and whether Nicolas Cage should be bald from now on! Join us next week as we run to catch up with Th...

Artoun and Christina are preparing their incantations for Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) [RATED PG]. They are joined by actor and sorcerer Ed Rosini! They get into the nitty gritty of the power of a ring, lament that Cage doesn't go full Cage, and admire Alfred Molina's staunch good work as always Join us next week as we review the Butcher's Crossing (2023)[Rated R] ! Don't forge...

Artoun and Christina are suiting up and saying Big Daddy in Kick Ass (2010) [RATED R]. They are joined by actor, comedian, and online legend Jordan Myrick who helps them break down Nicolas Cages iconic performance, get into the casting of Chloe Grace Moretz, and talk about a potential Mark Strong podcast!? Join us next week as we review the Sorcerers Apprentice (2010) [Rated PG] ! Don't forget...

Artoun and Christina are BACK! And so is Nicolas Cage with more movies than ever in 2023. Have you been dreaming of this moment? Maybe this is your Dream Scenario (2023) [RATED R]. Join our hosts as they navigate the dream space, commend Nicolas Cage on his meta like performance, and talk about one of the funnier scenes in modern cinema. Join us next week as we go back for Kick Ass (2010)! Don&#39...

Artoun and Christina have seen Cage steal the Declaration of independence, tell the weather, become a superhero, predict the future, and even be an evil star nosed mole! That's right it's the 2000s episode where we review and rank all of Nicolas Cage in the 2000s. Join us next week as we kick ass with Kick Ass (2010) [Rated R]! Don't forget to rate & review the pod, subscribe on yo...

Artoun and Christina are being reincarnated….as robots? It’s Astro Boy(2009) [RATED PG]. They are joined by author Emma Steinkellner who helps discern which characters are fun drawn and which are boring drawn, how ZOD might be greatest best robot of the movie (or of all time?), and whether or not this is Nicolas Cage’s most boring role to date. Join us next week as we review the 2000s! Don't f...

Artoun and Christina are bad to the bone and they'll do anything to get to the bottom of this movie Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orelans  (2009) [RATED R]. They are joined by their hard boiled detective friend, incredible comic and actor Oscar Montoya ( Minx, UCB ) who is here to get to the bottom of why this movie is what it is, examine how Nicolas Cage has the privilege to be Nicolas C...

Artoun and Christina are furry and dangerous as they approach G-Force (2009) [RATED PG]. They are joined by avid birdwatcher Ben Debutts to help them analyze what is ostensibly a children’s movie. Ben tells our host the meaning behind big day, talks about childhood nostalgia and how that can color a film, and convinces our hosts that this might be some of Cage’s greatest voice work yet. Join us ne...

Artoun and Christina are looking into symbols with  Knowing  (2009) [RATED PG-13]. Our two hosts reminisce on their time away from the podcast, get deep into determinism vs. freewill, and commend Cage on a solid yet restrained performance. Join us next week as we forge into voice over once again with G-Force  (2009) [Rated PG]. Don't forget to rate & review the pod, subscribe on your favor...

Artoun and Christina are headed to the capital of Thailand with Bangkok Dangerous  (2008) [RATED R]. They are joined by the host of the Laying Down the Law podcast Billy DeClercq to help them break down "the second worst movie I've ever watched". Billy offers our hosts new titles for the movie, guidance on what could have made the deaf girlfriend less problematic and cringe, and good...

Artoun and Christina are saddling in for their first Nicolas Cage sequel with  National Treasure: Book of Secrets  (2007) [RATED PG]. As with any good sequel, they have a great returning cast so their guest is the incredible comic Lauren Holt ( UCB, SNL ) who we have come to recognize as Dr. National Treasure. Lauren makes the big claim that the sequel is better than the original, Artoun admires t...

Artoun and Christina are looking into the future and staying why oh why with Next   (2007) [RATED PG-13]. Artoun and Christina are completely befuddled by this movie, shaking their fists as it could have been great. They question the mechanics of Nicolas Cage's future sight, they rightfully disagree with how the FBI conducts their business, and they marvel at the worst CGI crash they've se...

Artoun and Christina are shaking their heads wondering what could possibly be going on with Werewolf Women of the SS  (2007). Released as part of the Tarantino/Rodriguez double feature Grindhouse , Werewolf Women is one of 4 trailers shown, and Artoun and Christina ask the question why did Nicolas Cage do this, does he recognize his own brand so well, and get into the nitty gritty of his recent 60...

Artoun and Christina feel like their skulls are on fire with Ghost Rider  (2007) [RATED PG-13]. They are joined by comedian and actor Madeleine Hernandez who helps bring clarity to this fiery film. She helps our host figure out whether or not the CGI holds up, admire Nicolas Cage's hard earned 6 pack, and get to the bottom of any themes present in this film. Join us next week as we Cage has a...

Artoun and Christina are screaming about the Bees, not the Bees with  The Wicker Man  (2006) [RATED PG-13]. They are joined by fellow Loyola Law School alumni Austine who is excited to be on her first ever podcast! She helps our host decide what is real and what is fake, make the correct claim that this might be one of Nicolas Cage's greatest performances, and ask whether or not women should b...

Artoun and Christina are paying their respects with  World Trade Center  (2006) [Rated PG-13]. They ask what is the feeling of profiting off of a national tragedy even though stories need to be told, praise Cage's subtle performance, and wonder why there was not more coma? Join us next week as we avoid the bees with The Wicker Man  (2006)   [RATED PG-13]. Don't forget to rate & review...

Artoun and Christina head to the theaters to see Nicolas Cage in become the Dark One in Renfield (2023)   [RATED R]. They long for the movie that put Nicolas Cage's Dracula front and center, commend his excellent mask work, and wonder what super powers Awkwafina must have to not be dead in this movie. We loved this movie and we think you should go see it! Join us next week as we go back to reg...

Artoun and Christina are getting shrunk down to size with  The Ant Bully  (2006) [Rated PG]. They examine and express their displeasure at the style of animation, commend not only Nicolas Cage, but all of the voice actors on a job well done, and Christina even breaks into her own minisode about Ant Farming! Join us next week IN THEATERS as we watch Renfield  (2023)   [RATED R]. Don't forget to...

Artoun and Christina are dodging Wendy's Frostys left and right as they watch The Weather Man (2005) [RATED R]. They are joined by the ever talented Emma Wold who did not skimp on her viewing of this film! She helps our host figure out what is the price of the American fantasy, dissect Nicolas Cage's low-status/celebrity performance, and ask whether or not he is a good father to his childr...

Artoun and Christina are changing the name of their ship from the Cage Old Question to Through the Cages to get away from Ethan Hawke with  Lord of War  (2005) [Rated R]. They are taken aback by the cruel harsh realities of the world of drug running, try to pinpoint Yuri Orlov's character alignment, and commend Nicolas Cage on a very restrained performance Join us next week as Cage tells the w...

Artoun and Christina are ready to steal the Declaration of Independence with  National Treasure  (2004) [RATED PG]. They are joined by the incredible comic Lauren Holt ( UCB, SNL ) who is quite possibly one of National Treasure’s biggest fans. Lauren answer question after question from Christina trying to find faults in the movie, praises Justin Bartha’s comedic delivery, and gives the definitive...