CULT and CLASSIC Films

We're heading back to the stone-age with this week's features, beginning with the legendary ONE MILLION YEARS B.C. (1966) ! This no-language caveperson tale by HAMMER FILM PRODUCTIONS features the stunning RAQUEL WELCH making the most out of a fur bikini, Bond-girl MARTINE BESWICK wrasslin', and cromag-hunk JOHN RICHARDSON fighting man, beast, and RAY HARRYHAUSEN dinosaurs! It's "Back, Back, Back...

It's more 90's madness as we talk the TV movie that launched a television show, M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) ! Not to be confused with the movie-length opening of the television series, this original film produced by SAM RAIMI is a superhero take on racial violence and the corruption facing Black communities in the US! Learn all about it, and how FOX fired nearly all black cast members when the concept was...

We're stoked to chat with home designers to the stars DAVID RIOS and HORACIO PEREZ of @DavidRiosDesigns and @HPDraftingAndDesign! Now appearing on drag icon TRIXIE MATTEL 's Discovery+ show TRIXIE MOTEL , we talk passionate design, property, and the ins and outs of filming a reality show for TV! Find out why "Palm Springs is GORGEOUS!" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen whe...

Gear up for that crazy time known as the '90s, as we tackle a double-feature of films featuring superheroes of color that graced our screens in that decade! First up is the SHAQ-vehicle STEEL (1997) ! This DC Comic adaptation has a dismal score on film review sites, and we tell you why it doesn't (and sometimes does) deserve it! We're "Hard as Steel" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podc...

It's time for an extra weird, extra special episode about JANICE.CLICK's new masterpiece, the feature length ATTACK OF THE SCARECROW FROM MARS (2022) ! Are there murders? Are there aliens? Are their babies that get punched in the head? All that and so much more! It's time to "Butter the space-corn" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever you get your podcasts and at htt...

We love us some underground cinema, so this week we're bringing out part 1 of a double helping of strange, starting with BEYOND WEIRD INC.'s FLEISCHWOLF (2022) ! Part send-up to paranormal investigation shows and part spooky found-footage freak-out, this new urban legend is a nightmare worth talking about! We advise that you "Don't Pet The Fleischwolf" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Po...

We roped legendary drag queen HEKLINA onto the pod, where we talk today's drag, the icon's expansive career, and what's coming to stages across the world! Oh, and we preach the glory of GOLDEN GIRLS and GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE! It's "Drag Theater" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever pods are found, and at https://cultandclassicpodcast.com/! Get tickets for GOLDEN GIRLS LI...

We're honored to have burgeoning film icon PARKER LOVE BOWLING join us for a chat about outsider film, her new poetry book "RHODODENDRON, RHODODENDRON," and what it's like on a QUENTIN TARANTINO set! Listen now to find out "What Movie Gregory Peck Was Hottest In!" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever pods are found, and at https://cultandclassicpodcast.com/! Pre-orde...

Now that the dust has settled over the return of large-budget Hollywood films to theaters across the country and beyond, it's time for us to release our thoughts on the long-awaited film THE BATMAN (2022) ! Did writer/director Matt Reeves believe in his project, or did he just see a rerun of SAW while listening to somebody's sad-girl cover of Smells Like Teen Spirit ? We tell you exactly which we...

This week we're chatting with no-budget filmmaker and comedian film critic ADAM "RIOT" THORN of TerribleFest.com ! With films under his belt like AMITYVILLE OUTHOUSE (2022) and ASSAULT ON THE SNAKEMEN (2020) , you know it's gonna be a good time! Listen now for the lowdown on "Backyard Films!" in this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever pods are found, and at https://cultand...

Fiends of the pod and boutique film distributors UNEARTHED FILMS provided us with two new releases, and we're here to tell you all about them! First up is an Italian movie made in English, the extreme gore film XPIATION (2017) , where a mysterious woman and bonkers man torture a captive naked punk to grim effect! Following it up is the re-release of the American cut of TOKYO DECADENCE (1992) , nov...

This week's dorkish love tale is PAPER HEART (2009) , the brainchild of actor-comedian-musician CHARLYNE YI and features MICHAEL CERA, JAKE JOHNSON, and a bevy of current comedians like DEMETRI MARTIN and DEREK WATERS! Set your heart to indie-film as we talk "HALF-FICTION, HALF-DOCUMENTARY" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever you get your podcasts and at https://cul...

It's that time of year when our thoughts turn to love, and what better opportunity to tackle some hipster romance films? We start our pairing off with Wes Anderson 's reflection on young love and youthful independence, MOONRISE KINGDOM (2012) ! Featuring an excellent cast with supporting roles by TILDA SWINTON, ED NORTON, BRUCE WILLIS, and many more, Anderson's Americana take on rural rebellion is...

We couldn't wait until our next episode to get this special interview to you, because we're excited about THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF DUKEY FLYSWATTER AND HAUNTED GARAGE ! We chat with the documentary's director, musician KEVIN VONESPER, about the iconic DUKEY FLYSWATTER (screenwriter, actor, and lead singer of horror punk forerunners, HAUNTED GARAGE!) You don't want to miss all this "Punk Horror Goodn...

As we reach our 100th main episode here at CULT and CLASSIC Podcast, we wanted to share everyone's choices for the top films and bottom cinematic sludge so far! Is there arguing? YES! Are there conflicting reports? SHO 'NUFF! Should you listen? DEFINITELY! Prepare for plenty of panelists turning on the host in this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever pods are found, and at...

This week's feature is a run of the mill eldercare-robotic-mayhem-comedy-action movie. You know, everyday stuff. Okay, it's anything but, and pretty darn cool to boot! It's ROUJIN-Z (1991) , the stellar anime film written by KATSUHIRO OTOMO, creator of AKIRA! It's "Respect your elders!" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever you get your podcasts and at https://cultand...

It's time for robots to do double-duty in this transforming two-pack of animated features! First up is the iconic TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE (1986) ! No Michael Bay here, and we're stoked about it! Get ready for mechanical mayhem, death, and destruction in one of the most metal movies ever aimed at kids! And did we mention this was ORSON WELLES last feature? It's "Heavy Metal Mayhem!" on this week's...

Part 2 of our "Protect the Livestock!" double-feature centers on the Director's Cut of JO CASTRO's mockumentary LEGEND OF THE CHUPACABRA (2000) ! TROMA released this precursor to Castro's TERROR TOONS franchise, and it's got a big monster, sheriff-guts, and lots and lots of shaky cam! It's "People Must Taste A Lot Like Goats!" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever you...

We get rural with this cinema double feature, starting with CHRISTOPHE GANS' BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF (2001) , aka LE PACTE DES LOUPS! This horror mystery martial-arts flick has slick style and gorgeous vistas, but does it hold up after 20 years? The results are in and they are CONFLICTED! It's "Down With The Peasantry!" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever you get yo...

We tackle Writer/Director MEGHAN WEINSTEIN's THE INFLUENCER (2021) on part 2 or our social media-themed pairing! Is it a horror film? Kinda! Is it a satire? Definitely! Is it smart, funny, and well-paced? HELL YES! Hear why you should seek out 2021's best sleeper indie hit! It's all "This Content Is Sponsored (NOT!)" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever you get your...

Let's be honest--social media has swallowed our souls. Considering that, it's no surprise that it has invaded our movies, too! We talk films hinging on the advent of social media with this pairing, starting with the profitable horror flick UNFRIENDED (2014) ! A group of friends on a Skype call get harassed by a stranger on the anniversary of their friend's suicide, and before you can say "Cyberbul...

We continue Black History Month into March with BUCK AND THE PREACHER (1972) ! This film is the directorial debut of legendary actor SIDNEY POITIER, who also takes the lead alongside Calypso King HARRY BELAFONTE! Portraying many of the difficulties newly-freed Black people faced after the Civil War, this movie is one that will have you saying THEY DESERVE REPARATIONS! It's "Slavery Didn't End With...

We want Black History Month to last all year long, because BLACK HISTORY IS AMERICAN HISTORY! To prove it, we're talking about a double-shot of history inspired westerns that feature Black casts! First up is THE HARDER THEY FALL (2021) ! With a stellar cast including IDRIS ELBA, JONATHAN MAJORS, ZAZIE BEETZ, DANIELLE DEADWYLER, and REGINA KING, among so many more, this pulp-action gunslinger tale...

We present the finale to our discussion on the original STAR WARS TRILOGY films in Part 2 of a 2 Part series! The talk covers the trilogy that changed the world and created the longest-lasting toxic fandom! And, once again, we're joined by iconic cheapie-film auteur CHRIS SEAVER (THE TEENAPE SERIES)! This week, "We are your father!" on this episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Listen wherever you...

We return to our favorite distant galaxy to tackle the one, the only (three), original STAR WARS TRILOGY films in Part 1 of a 2 Part series! Will we disagree? YES! Will we argue? PROBABLY! Is it worth a listen? HELL, YES! What's more, we're joined by talented low-budget filmmaker CHRIS SEAVER (THE WEIRDSIES, TAINTLIGHT) ! "Use the Force, Luke!" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! L...