Reel Redux Movie Podcast | Your Gateway to Cult Cinema

In this episode of Reel Redux , we take a deep dive into Malone (1987), the explosive action thriller starring Burt Reynolds that has quietly become a favourite among fans of classic 1980s action cinema. Blending small-town suspense, military action, and vigilante justice, Malone delivers a stripped-back action story that deserves far more attention than it often receives. Burt Reynolds stars as R...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we saddle up for Man in the Saddle (1951), the classic Western starring Randolph Scott that remains one of the most overlooked entries in his legendary run of frontier films. Combining action, romance, and a gripping land dispute, the film delivers everything fans love about traditional Hollywood Westerns while offering more emotional depth than its reputation sugge...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we take a deep dive into Secret of the Incas (1954), the classic adventure film starring Charlton Heston that has quietly become one of the most important and overlooked influence points in adventure cinema history. Set against the backdrop of Machu Picchu and the ancient ruins of Peru, the film follows treasure hunter Harry Steele as he searches for a legendary Inc...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we take a deep dive into Point Blank (1967), the groundbreaking crime thriller directed by John Boorman and starring Lee Marvin in one of the most iconic performances of his career. Widely regarded as one of the most influential neo-noir films ever made, Point Blank blends revenge, psychological mystery, crime, and innovative filmmaking into a cinematic experience t...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we hit the open road with Vanishing Point (1971), the cult road movie that has become one of the most influential car films ever made. Starring Barry Newman, Vanishing Point follows former racer Kowalski as he embarks on a high-speed cross-country journey that evolves into something far more philosophical than a typical action film. Combining muscle cars, countercul...

This week we're discussing Uncommon Valor (1983) Starring Gene Hackman, playing our FIRST EVER game of Title Tennis and recommending you plenty of super niche Vietnam war movies that you almost certainly have never heard of. Join us! In this episode of Reel Redux , we take a deep dive into Uncommon Valor (1983) — the action-packed Vietnam War film starring Gene Hackman that blends military act...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we take a deep dive into The White Buffalo (1977) — a surreal and unusual Western starring Charles Bronson that blends traditional frontier storytelling with dark fantasy and psychological horror elements. Unlike most Westerns of its era, The White Buffalo takes a more mythic and dreamlike approach, following a haunted Wild West gunslinger tormented by visions of a...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we take a deep dive into Black Caesar (1973) — one of the most influential blaxploitation gangster films ever made, starring Fred Williamson in a career-defining role. Often described as a gritty reinvention of the classic gangster rise-and-fall story, Black Caesar follows Tommy Gibbs, a Harlem hustler who climbs from the streets to the top of the criminal underworl...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we take a deep dive into The Parallax View (1974) — the paranoid political thriller starring Warren Beatty that became one of the defining conspiracy films of the 1970s. Released during a decade shaped by political distrust and public anxiety, The Parallax View follows an investigative reporter uncovering a shadowy organisation linked to a series of political assass...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we explore And God Said to Cain (1970) — a dark, atmospheric Western that blends revenge storytelling with gothic horror elements, starring Klaus Kinski in one of his most intense and haunting performances. Often overlooked in discussions of classic Westerns, And God Said to Cain stands apart for its unique tone, minimalist dialogue, and near-mythic approach to reve...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we take a deep dive into The Street Fighter (1974) — the brutal martial arts cult classic starring Sonny Chiba that helped define grindhouse action cinema and pushed the boundaries of 1970s exploitation films. Known for its raw violence, relentless pacing, and unforgettable lead performance, The Street Fighter follows mercenary martial artist Terry Tsurugi as he fig...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we break down The Running Man (1987) — a cult sci-fi action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger that blends dystopian storytelling with high-energy action and satirical commentary. Set in a totalitarian future where entertainment and violence collide, The Running Man follows a falsely accused man forced to compete in a deadly televised game show. Beneath its action-...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we break down Hell Is for Heroes (1962) — a gritty World War II film starring Steve McQueen that started life as a black comedy before pivoting to become a war movie that stands out for its realism, tension, and stripped-down approach to war storytelling. Set during World War II, Hell Is for Heroes follows a small squad of American soldiers tasked with holding a dan...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we take an in-depth look at Arizona Raiders (1965) — a classic Western starring Audie Murphy that represents a transitional moment in 1960s Western cinema. Often overlooked in discussions of classic Western movies, Arizona Raiders combines traditional frontier storytelling with evolving themes of redemption, justice, and moral ambiguity. Set against the backdrop of...

In this episode of Reel Redux, we take a deep dive into Brubaker (1980), a powerful prison drama starring Robert Redford . Based on real events, the film follows a new prison warden who goes undercover as an inmate to uncover corruption, abuse, and systemic failures inside a brutal correctional facility. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg , Brubaker stands out as one of the most grounded and unsettling...

In this episode of Reel Redux, we dive into Cannonball (1976), a gritty and chaotic 70s car chase movie starring David Carradine and directed by Paul Bartel. Before the success of The Cannonball Run, this earlier racing film captured the dangerous, rebellious world of illegal cross-country road racing — inspired by real-life events. We break down where Cannonball fits into 1970s action cinema, fro...

In this episode of Reel Redux , the father and son cult and genre movie podcast, we dive into I'll Sleep When I'm Dead , the dark neo-noir revenge thriller from legendary British director Mike Hodges. Best known for directing the classic British gangster film Get Carter, Hodges returned decades later with this bleak and atmospheric crime story starring Clive Owen as Will Graham, a former L...

In this episode of Reel Redux , the father and son cult movie podcast, we ride back into the Wild West to revisit Return of the Seven , the action-packed sequel to the classic western The Magnificent Seven . Directed by Burt Kennedy and starring the legendary Yul Brynner returning as gunslinger Chris Adams, this 1966 western continues the story inspired by Seven Samurai — the iconic samurai film f...

In this episode of Reel Redux, we set sail with Death Ship (1980) — the eerie cult horror film starring George Kennedy and Richard Crenna. After a luxury liner collision leaves survivors stranded at sea, they board an abandoned vessel with a dark and disturbing past — a ghost ship tied to Nazi war crimes and supernatural horror. Is Death Ship a forgotten 80s horror gem or a slow-burning maritime m...

In this episode of Reel Redux, we saddle up for Captain Apache (1971) — one of the strangest cult Westerns of the 1970s starring and directed by Lee Van Cleef. Based on the novel by Louis L'Amour, this offbeat Euro-Western follows an Army officer investigating a murder conspiracy filled with coded messages, political intrigue, and… yes… that infamous pop song finale. Is Captain Apache a misund...

In this episode of Reel Redux, we dive into Dark Angel (1990) — the explosive sci-fi action cult classic starring Dolph Lundgren. Also known as I Come in Peace , this late-80s/early-90s genre mashup delivers alien drug dealers, Houston shootouts, and peak VHS-era chaos. Is Dark Angel a forgotten action gem or pure B-movie madness? We break down: • Dolph Lundgren’s one-liner machine performance • T...

In this episode of Reel Redux , we hit the slopes with Avalanche (1978) — a chaotic entry in the late-70s disaster movie boom starring Rock Hudson, Mia Farrow, and Robert Forster. Is this snowbound spectacle a forgotten cult classic… or a buried B-movie disaster? As a father-and-son movie podcast dedicated to cult films and genre cinema, we break down: • The 1970s disaster movie craze and Hollywoo...