Cinema Possessed

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...

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...