Cult Cinema Circle

"Ever since I was a little boy, I've dreamed of being the final girl" On today's episode, we're kicking off July with covering films that take place at a summer camp, and I thought why not pull up on this fun little horror comedy, The Final Girls!! This movie has everything... Flashbacks! Weird mid-2010s CGI! Malin Fucking Akerman, goddamn it. Specter Cinema Club Episode CLICK HERE Show E-Mail: cu...

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"Is everybody gay!!!" We're starting off Pride Month with an all-time gay classic, In & Out (1997). This movie has a nice little place in my heart, and I think it has so much to dig into, so be sure to tune into this episode to hear me gab about this littlest piece of heaven. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letter...

Aging stardom, delusion, ambition, and the ruthless machinery of Hollywood collide in Billy Wilder’s Sunset Blvd , one of cinema’s most haunting masterpieces. In this episode, me and my guest Beau, dive deep into the shadowy world of Norma Desmond — the forgotten silent‑film icon whose hunger for relevance spirals into obsession — and Joe Gillis, the struggling screenwriter who becomes trapped in...

On today's episode, we dive into David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive — the cult‑cinema cornerstone that turned Naomi Watts into a star, gave us the unforgettable Club Silencio moment, and rewired how pop culture talks about identity, fame, and the dark side of Los Angeles dreams. We unpack the film’s iconic scenes, its influence on everything from prestige TV to internet fan theories, and why it remain...

On a bonus episode of the show, I talk to actress, director and podcaster Amanda Jane Stern all about her movie Perfectly Good Moment (2023). We talk about the influences on this film, the process of getting this film off the ground, and just how much it means to Amanda as a female creative. We had a great conversation, and I hope you enjoy it. Donate to NSVRC , RAINN , and MCASA ---- Show E-Mail:...

CONTENT WARNING: This particular film we're discussing deals with the issue of sexual assault/pedophilia, so if that's a topic you're sensitive to, then you totally don't need to listen to this episode. See you next week! :) On today's episode, we're finishing up April and bringing a close to our coverage of REVENGE movies on the pod, by covering one of the best revenge movies out there that only...

"Sister!!" CONTENT WARNING: This particular film we're discussing deals with the issue of sexual assault, so if that's a topic you're sensitive to, then you totally don't need to listen to this episode. See you next week! :) On today's episode, in observance of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we're covering REVENGE movies on the podcast, and this one is a fucking banger! We're heading...

"Bitchin'! Is this in 3-D?" "No, but your face is." On today's episode, we're finishing up our month of covering female directed movies, and heading down to Hollywood with our new punk boyfriend as we cover one of the ultimate 80s teen movie classics, Valley Girl (1983). We talk about teen movies of the 80s, how this is a fun play on the Romeo and Juliet story, and yes, we even talk about the mali...

"Peaking in high school is cringe anyway" On today's episode, we're heading into Women's History Month by covering films that are directed by women, and this one is a total banger!!! We're covering the Netflix Original Do Revenge!!! This movie is a fun, self-aware pastiche of 90s and 00s teen movies made by someone who obviously love that genre and those movies, and It's so refreshing to see that...

“A lot of people enjoy being dead. But they are not dead, really. They're just backing away from life” On today’s episode, we’re finishing up Opposites Attract Month by covering one of the penultimate cult movies about an unusual relationship; we’re going to steal a tree and go on an adventure as we talk about Harold and Maude (1971). This film has so much going on in it, but at its core, it’s a s...

"THUNDERCATS ARE GO!" On today's episode, I'm kicking off Opposites Attract Month with a movie from my younger adolescence years, and a movie that is still a tad bit polarizing to this day, and we're talking our favorite "quirky" pregnant teenager, Juno!! This movie has so much going in it, has had such a life after its release, and is still a movie that is talked about to this day, so you'll get...

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in January 2026. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in December 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"When it comes to huge openings, a lot of people think of me." On today's episode, we're closing out Music Month and this crazy hellfire of a year with an absolute rocking good time, and covering the cult musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch from 2001!! Joining me for today's episode is my buddy Antonio Palacios from Cultworthy Studios. We talk about how this musical came to be, why it's a very impo...

"It is dangerous to leave moisturizing cream in the refrigerator, as it could be mistaken for mayonnaise" On today's episode, we're spicing up our lives and going into the jewel colored time machine, as we go back and revisit the fever dream of a film that is Spice World (1997). Joining me for today's episode is my sister, Sarah, and we go on and on about how silly this movie is, how fame sure is...

"And we know a cow when we see one" On today's episode, we're heading out to La La Land and following our dream of being in a burlesque show, I guess, as we revisit the absolute gay fever dream of a movie that is Burlesque (2010). This movie was directed by a complete homosexual and was absolutely made for the homosexuals and them only. Joining me on today's episode is a fun, internet buddy of min...

"Look, Granny, I am a pretty girl, ok? Big is beautiful. Haven't you heard?" On today's episode, we're heading to the Night of 1000 Stevies and put on our best goth outfits, as we revisit the underrated queer/goth coming of age film, Gypsy 83 (2001). Joining me for this episode is Josh Gorski, co-host of the Video Dropbox Podcast!! We talk about director Todd Stephens, how Sara Rue has and is alwa...

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." It's Music Month here at the Cult Cinema Circle Headquarters, so we needed to start this month off with an absolutely classic film about music, Almost Famous (2000). Joining me for this episode is Mark J. Parker, host of Release Date Rewind. As part of this episode, we talk about Cameron Crowe,...

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in November 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is to announce that I will be taking the month of January 2026 off and will be moving from weekly episodes to bi-weekly episodes starting in February 2026. Thank you all so much for your support and taking the time to listen to my show, and I hope you and your loved ones have a great holiday season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Please give me my stupid fucking turkey!" On today's festive episode, we're heading over to Thanksgiving dinner with our dysfunctional family as we revisit the low budget, shot on digital underrated film called Pieces of April! Show E-Mail:  cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

"All this money and these people eat slugs?" On today's episode, we're heading off to summer camp, and running into someone who looks just like me!... as we revisit the 1995 engrained in the millennial membrane film, It Takes Two (1995). Joining me for this episode is my sister, Sarah, who has had a love for this film for many years, and we get to go down a rabbit hole of finding out more about an...

"You boys take one more step, you'll be pissing lightning bolts into next week" On today's episode, we're heading out to Spring Break and trying our best to survive the chaos that is Piranha 3D (2010). This movie is a fun watch for horror fans that want things a little stupid, a lot of gory, and just plain fun Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gm...

"Tell me you love me. You don't have to mean it, but just say it" On today's episode, we're heading into November by revisiting a teen thriller remake of Fatal Attraction from the early 00s. Let's jump in the pool and try to stay out of the deep end, while we visit the movie, Swimfan (2002). This movie isn't exactly great, but I do my best to break down these characters and plot, and try to wrap m...