Cult Classics Podcast

This week the cult discusses arguably the best hostage airplane movie from 1997. We discuss peak Cage's physique and hairstyle , John Cusack's only movie role where he doesn't wear a trench coat, and John Malkovich being John Malkovich. Oh, and it also has Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, and earlish/mid career Dave Chappelle when he acted. Director: Simon West Cast: Nicolas Cage, John Mal...

This week we discuss an adaptation of H.P Lovecraft's 1922 horror short novel, which if we're being honest is  a re-imagination of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Re-Animator is a classic 80's B movie filled with enough gore to satisfy the purest fan of the genre( Cameron, and Mark), mixed with the right amount of intentional/unintentional humor to cross over to novelist fan (Jordan). On a side note,...

Twister Director: Jan De Bont Starring: Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt Hosts: Jordan Jones, Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle

This week the cult discusses Waiting For Guffman Director: Christopher Guest Starring: Christopher Guest, Fred Willard. Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Eugene Levey, Don Lake, Michael Hitchcock, Bob Balaban, Larry Miller, David Cross, Scot Williamson, Deborah Theaker Hosts: Jordan Jones, Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle

Final destination is a cult classic? from the late late 90s early 2000s. It's not a who done it, but a who's next. John Denver is the real casualty of this teenage horror movie. Director: James Wong Starring: Devon Sawa, Ali Later, Kerr Smith, Kristen Cloke, Daniel Roebuck, Sean William Scott Hosts: Mark Nussle, Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle

This week we discuss the 1999 MTV Movie Award winner of "best action sequence". Armageddon is right in the sweet spot of the late 90s action/romcom summer blockbuster.    Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Live Tyler Hosts: Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle, Jordan Jones

Does this podcast like Brendan Fraser flicks more than the average podcast? Yeah, probably. The second installment of our "shelter in place series" highlights Blast From The Past, quirky late 90s romcom that gives great examples of the pros and cons of sheltering in place. Director: Hugh Wilson   Starring: Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek, Dave Foley.   Hosts: J...

The beginning of our shelter in place series. This less than popular darker toned Disney movie gives good examples of the pros and cons of self isolation.       hosts: Jordan Jones, Mark Nussle, Cameron Jones

Baseball season was supposed to have kicked off this week, but instead we're in a global pandemic and everything is cancelled. So, we thought we'd discuss this overlooked baseball movie gem. The Billy Crystal directed film fallows Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle's historical 1961 baseball season. The film highlights the ups and downs the two hall of famers faced during their quest to break Babe Ruth...

We’re thinking he’s back; for our second installment of John Wick. Director: Chad Stahelski Starring: Keanu Reeves Hosts: Jordan Jones, Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle 

In honor of St. Patrick’s day the guys discuss a movie staring American born actors doing bad Irish accents. Director: Troy Duffy Starring: Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery, Willem Dafoe, Billy Connolly    Hosts: Jordan Jones, Mark Nussle, Cameron Jones

the guys discuss Hot Shots! Director: Jim Abrahams Starring: Charlie Sheen, Valeria Golino, Lloyd Bridges, Cary Elwes   Hosts: Jordan Jones, Cameron Jones, Make Nussle 

We deviated from a cult classic this week to discuss Top Gun, because we're "dangerous". Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer Hosts: Mark Nussle, Cameron Jones, Jordan Jones

This week the Cult delves into their first Quentin Tarantino film. Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz Hosts: Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle, Jordan Jones 

The crew discuss a forgotten gem of the late 90s. Director:Peter Weir Starring: Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Ed Harris Hosts: Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle, Jordan Jones

Listen to the CCP discuss another John Carpenter classic.   Director: John Carpenter Starring: Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Denis Dun, James Hong   Hosts: Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle, Jordan Jones

One of the best American made movies of all time, and it's a Christmas movie. Director: Frank Capra Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed Hosts: Jordan Jones, Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle

The movie runs 95 minutes and cost 60million dollars to make. We talk about it for 87 minutes and spent 0 dollars. I'd say they over spent. Director: Brian Levant Starting: Arnold Schwarzengger, Sinbad, Rita Wilson, Phil Hartman, Jake Lloyd Hosts: Mark Nussle, Cameron Jones, Jordan Jones

This week the guys discuss another "christmas" movie. Is it, isn't it? Who's to say. Directory: Nancy Meyers Cast: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black Hosts: Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle, Jordan Jones

We kick off the holiday lineup with a debate. Is Gremlins a holiday movie?  Director: Joe Donte Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates Hosts: Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle, Jordan Jones

Office space ages like a fine wine. This movie is as relatable todays as it was when it opened in theaters 20 years ago. Director: Mike Judge Starring: Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston Hosts: Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle, Jordan Jones

This week the guys take a departure from cult movies to ease out of the Halloween season. Keeping with the fall vibes, the cult is talking about the football classic, "Remember The Titians". Director:  Boaz Yakin Starring: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst Hosts: Cameron Jones, Jordan Jones, Mark Nussle

For the last Halloween treat, Cameron sits down with independent film maker Mike Pecci to talk about his short films 12KM, Who’s There?, and much more.  Host: Cameron Jones Guest: Mike Pecci 

The gang discusses the birth of the modern day slasher film, and the quintessential Halloween movie. I mean, Michael Myers is Halloween.  Director: John Carpenter Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Nick Castle Hosts: Jordan Jones, Mark Nussle, Cameron Jones 

The guys discuss Tim Burtons take on the Washington Irving classic. Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci Hosts: Jordan Jones, Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle