The Cult Popcast

| Analysis | In a more introspective episode we discuss ’Another Round.’ The director, Thomas Vinterberg, is up for the category of ‘Best Director’ for this movie that greatly explores mankind’s relationship with alcohol. Steven learns what the term “head canon” means.

| Analysis | Is it future? Or is it past? Our final review of the 'Best Picture' nominations for the 2021 Academy Awards is here! 

| Analysis | Did you know that they changed the sound categories at the Academy Awards this year? ‘Sound of Metal’ was one of the more intriguing films that was nominated this year and we are here to talk about “Why?”

| Analysis | Wonderful, wonderful ‘Minari.’ What an inspirational and delightful film… and the story behind it is even better! Join us as we talk about this Best Picture Nominee and why we think it deserves to win!

| Analysis | ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ goes on trial today as we talk about this "Sorkinist" take on this event from 1969. Ally is back by popular demand, as we are enveloped in riveting conversation about revisionist history surrounding important societal and political matters.

| Analysis | Oscar season is upon us! Will ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ win best picture? Gabe and Steven briefly talk ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ and the importance of Production Design.

| Review | Steven and Gabe briefly discuss the 2021 Grammy Winners as well as talk about the 2021 Oscar nominations focusing primarily on the films they have already done episodes on; 'Mank,' 'Promising Young Woman,' and 'Nomadland.' 

| Analysis | Gabe and Steven talk all things ‘Nomadland,’ Chloe Zhao, socks, and ‘Sonic the Hedgehog.’ Spoilers ahead.

| Review | We discuss the wildly popular indie game that released in 2020, ‘Hades.’ It was anticipated to be “Game of the Year,” and is almost unanimously beloved by video gamers who have the privilege of playing it. ‘Hades’ is a true masterpiece and in this episode we are joined by Scott Hendrix in an attempt to explain why it is.

| Review | Normally we would review the season as a whole, but so much is happening that half way through the season we couldn't stop ourselves. We start off spoiler-free and then get into spoilers; Discussing theories, the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe including Spider-Man and the Phase 4 slate. 

| Review | It’s been one year since we started this podcast! And there is now never-before-seen material of ‘The Office’ on NBC’s streaming service, “Peacock.” For you fellow die hard ‘Office’ fans; In this episode, you may hear something about ‘The Office’ you may not know already.

| Review | ‘Promising Young Woman,’ was just released on streaming. We start with a spoiler-free discussion about the plot and film-making aspects and warn you before we get into spoilers. The following may be emotionally heavy.

| Review | A "sequel" to the 1984 film 'Karate Kid.' Why has Netflix's 'Cobra Kai' been so successful? What makes this show so good? Is it purely nostalgia or is it quality? These questions and more on today's episode!

| Analysis | Gabe and Steven review David Fincher’s new film, ‘Mank,’ with special guest Ryan George who worked on the production. They talk themes, technicals, and why this story is so relevant for the modern world.

| Review | We discuss the deeply moving Disney and Pixar animated feature film, ‘Soul.’ We also briefly discuss ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ with minor spoilers; Skip to 3:50 to miss it.

| Analysis | A potential Oscar contender with potential spoilers ahead. We discuss the beautiful motion picture released on Netflix, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom;’ it’s social relevance and Chadwick Boseman’s final performance.

| Review | Spoilers ahead. Steven, Gabe, and Bryce take their wildly popular Instagram TV show about 'The Mandalorian' straight to your ears as they reflect on the whole of this last season on 'Disney Plus,' they also talk about the future of the show and the franchise(s) as well.  

| Review | We talk about the highly anticipated video game by 'CD Project Red,' ‘Cyberpunk 2077;’ It’s critical and fan reception, along with touching on the genre of Cyberpunk itself. Also, Gabe learns about genitalia.

| Review | We discuss Netflix’s recent season of the ‘The Crown.’ We speak mainly on the feeling and themes of this season but please be warned we give spoilers while talking about the real life events along the way.

| Review | We talk about Netflix’s smash success ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ and we can’t help but keep making ‘Arrested Development’ references.

| Review | With the latest release of PlayStation 5, ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales' is a video game released with its launch. Being huge Miles Morales fans, we discuss through this iteration of him and whether or not this Spider-Man game is worth your time and money.

| Review | From the chaos comes 'Possessor,' the latest film from Brandon Cronenberg. Blurring the lines of sci-fi and existential horror, Brandon takes on his father’s legacy of thought-provoking storytelling and utilization of practical effects. There will be gore.

| Review | Schitt’s Creek swept the Emmy Awards for comedy this year without previously winning any at all. Why is that?

| Analysis | Gabe and Steven discuss the different ‘Political Ideologies’ in the United States of America. They are joined by the one and only, Jackson Hinkle, to discuss how those ideologies play out both in the two primary parties of Republican and Democratic and in each of the current presidential candidates representing those parties. They touch on a multitude of topics including Covid 19. Rec...

| Review | After so much “superhero fatigue,” Amazon’s ‘The Boys’ has become a cult sensation. What is it about this show that is so engaging? Gabe, Steven, and Ally discuss.