Rad Revival House

The Rad Revival House

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Presenting a cult film podcast unlike any other! The Rad Revival House unearths cool, forgotten cinema for the young, and cinematically curious. Join your host, "The Professor" Cesare Augusto, as he introduces underrated, forgotten, and obscure movies to influence current moviegoing audiences to rediscover these forgotten gems, AND to help ignite the passion of newer generations of filmmakers in hopes of returning the cinema to vintage glory of decades past! The Rad Revival House premieres a new episode every Wednesday. Theme song by George Davison. Artwork by Liza Manansala

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EPISODE #20, THE FACE OF FEAR (1990) - Kevin Conroy: Boogeyman, Superhero, Legend 11.11.2023 25:26

On this very special episode of The Rad Revival House, we pay tribute to TV star and legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy, who passed away on this day last year, November 10, 2022. Conroy, who will be forever immortalized as the premier voice of Batman starting in 1992's epic DC TV series, BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, previously graced the small screen in the little-seen, yet exciting made-for-T...

EPISODE #18, THE DEVIL RIDES OUT (1968) - Christopher Lee: Devil Killer! 31.10.2023 24:32

Happy Halloween from the Rad Revival House! On our inaugural Halloween-themed episode, our host, the Professor Cesare Augusto, reviews this criminally-underrated Hammer Horror cult classic, THE DEVIL RIDES OUT. The late, great Christopher Lee (DRACULA; THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN; LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING) stars in a rare heroic performance as black arts expert Duc de Richleau...

EPISODE #17, NIGHTHAWKS (1981) - The War On Terror, 1981 24.10.2023 24:46

The Rad Revival House explores the classic 1981 anti-terrorism thriller, "Nighthawks"! A very early action vehicle for star Sylvester Stallone, "Nighthawks" takes a more thought-provoking, analytical look at the war on terror, with a boots-on-the-ground approach on how law enforcement officials would realistically pursue and apprehend violent international terrorists. Stallone...

EPISODE #16, THE INCREDIBLY STRANGE CREATURES WHO STOPPED LIVING AND BECAME MIXED-UP ZOMBIES (1964) - The Greatest Worst Movie Ever? 17.10.2023 26:35

Is THE INCREDIBLY STRANGE CREATURES WHO STOPPED LIVING AND BECAME MIXED-UP ZOMBIES the greatest worst movie ever made? Possibly! The Rad Revival House host Professor Cesare Augusto digs into his teenage years as he resurrects a true classic bad movie that can also be described as the "proverbial train wreck." Vintage schlock king Ray Dennis Steckler stars and directs this 1964 horror-mus...

EPISODE #15, BEAT STREET (1984) - Hit That Perfect Bronx Beat! 10.10.2023 32:00

On our 15th episode, The Rad Revival House busts a move to the early 80s sensations of the urban dance subgenre of Musicals with 1984's BEAT STREET! Join host Professor Cesare Augusto as he explores this Harry Belafonte-produced musical genre as aspiring Bronx DJ Kenny "Double K" Kirkland (Guy Davis), his breakdancing kid brother Lee (Robert Taylor) and their friends all seek to fulf...

Episode 14, RELENTLESS (1977) - Will Sampson, Hero at Large! 03.10.2023 18:52

On this episode of The Rad Revival House, we've got more Made-For-TV madness with the action-packed late 1970s thriller RELENTLESS! The film stars legendary Indigenous-American actor icon Will Sampson, who was hot off his supporting role success from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and into lead-role status with this film as Arizona State Trooper Sam Watchman. An easygoing yet...

Episode 13, A Prestige Picture Presentation #2: INSIANG (1976) 26.09.2023 27:11

Hell hath no fury, like a Filipina scorned! The Rad Revival House returns to the Philippines for acclaimed Filipino director Lino Brocka's brutally-realistic socio-political melodrama INSIANG. Host Professor Cesare Augusto explores another of his native country's cinematic feature, with dark and shocking results. Hilda Koronel stars as the titular Insiang, a young woman living in the slums...

EPISODE #3, BLOW OUT (1981): DePalma, Travolta, and The Sound of Murder 19.07.2023 48:16

A Rad Revival House first! We proudly welcome our inaugural Special Guest Speaker, Mr. Hayden Craddolph of the sharp and innovative filmmaker nonprofit organization, Haydenfilms Institute, as he and host Cesare Augusto explore the brilliant and criminally-underseen 1981 thriller BLOW OUT! Directed by legendary filmmaker Brian DePalma and film icon John Travolta, BLOW OUT is a murder mystery unlike...