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Almost Cult Classics

Hats Off Entertainmentwww.almostcultclassics.com
Join cinephiles Ryan and Joe as they dive into the making and history behind some of cinema's forgotten gems. From Hats Off Entertainment.
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Episodes

Movie Catch-up 12/22

On this movie catch-up, we're chatting about all of the movies and shows we watched in December! We discuss newer releases; 3,000 Years of Longing, The Banshees of Inisherin, A Christmas Story Christmas (which got us on the topic of belated movie sequels), The Automat, and the Willow TV series. On the second part of the episode we recap the movies we discussed last year and some others we hope to get to in 2023!

Jan 17, 202357 min

Patreon Exclusive: Sidetracks - Film School Stories (PREVIEW)

On this EXCLUSIVE Patreon bonus episode, we discuss two documentaries about making movies: American Movie & Overnight. The latter of which got us to talk about film school and some of our experiences there. Here's a quick snippet from that episode which you can find now at www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

Jan 03, 20237 min

Episode 26 - The Ref (1994)

On this year's holiday episode, we discuss a Christmas comedy called The Ref starring Judy Davis, Denis Leary, and Kevin Spacey, directed by the late Ted Demme. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Dec 21, 20221 hr 14 min

Movie Catch-up 10/22 & 11/22

On this month's movie catch-up, we chat about the movies we watched during the months of October and November, including; Halloween Kills, Hocus Pocus 2, Rob Zombie's assault of The Munsters, and Barbarian...again! Also older documentaries (Overnight & American Movie) which we recently watched again.

Dec 05, 20221 hr 4 min

Episode 25 - Stay Tuned (1992)

It's big episode 25! We decided to celebrate by checking out our most frequently requested movie from listeners - 1992's Stay Tuned! This surreal dark comedy came from director Peter Hyams, whose filmography we discuss, and stars John Ritter, Pam Dawber, Jeffrey Jones, and Eugene Levy! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics ....

Nov 15, 20221 hr 23 min

Movie Catch-up 9/22

On this month's movie catch-up, we talk about movies we saw this September; Elvis, Licorice Pizza, Confess Fletch, I Love My Dad, Barbarian, House of the Dragon, AND the first 10 minutes of Rob Zombie's The Munsters!

Oct 12, 202245 min

Episode 24 - Frailty (2001)

On this episode we take a look at Bill Paxton's directorial debut with the horror/thriller Frailty (2001)! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Sep 27, 20221 hr 17 min

Movie Catch-up 8/22

The first installment of a monthly episode where we discuss some of the new(ish) movies that we saw as well as some old films we recently revisited! On this episode we talk about Nope, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Jurassic World: Dominion, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and a revisit to American Pie.

Aug 30, 202244 min

Episode 23 - Fierce Creatures (1997)

On this episode we look back at 1997's Fierce Creatures, a "spiritual successor" to 1988's A Fish Called Wanda! It stars John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Palin, and Kevin Kline! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Aug 08, 20221 hr 29 min

Sidetracks - Other Silent Movies

Following our discussion on Silent Movie (1976), we wanted to profile some more acclaimed silent movies, including Harold Lloyd's Safety Last (1923), Buster Keaton's The General (1926), Charlie Chaplin's City Lights (1931), and lastly The Artist (2011). We also surprisingly have a lot to say about Orson Welles via our mediocre impressions.

Jun 23, 202258 min

Patreon Exclusive: Robin Hood: Men in Tights (PREVIEW)

Here's a short preview of our new episode out exclusively on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics! Supporters there get bonus episodes & discussions, polls to vote on our future episodes, BluRay giveaways, and more for just just $5 a month!

Jun 21, 20223 min

Episode 22 - Silent Movie (1976)

Mel Brooks' Silent Movie from 1976! Part 1 of a planned two-part retrospective on Mel's films, this episode deals with the early films of his career; The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, leading up to our spotlight on his fifth film, Silent Movie. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics ....

Jun 07, 20221 hr 35 minEp. 22

Sidetracks - Our Favorite Comedy Westerns

On this episode, we talk about some of our favorite (and not so favorite) Comedy Western movies, including; The Kid Brother, Go West, My Little Chickadee, They Call Me Trinity/Trinity Is Still My Name, My Name Is Nobody, The Paleface, Cat Ballou, Support Your Local Sheriff, The Frisco Kid, Blazing Saddles, City Slickers, Three Amigos, and more!

Apr 29, 20221 hr 9 min

Episode 21 - A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)

On what is sure to be a contensious episode, we discuss Seth MacFarlane's 2014 comedy "A Million Ways to Die in the West"! The movie was written and directed by Seth, and features Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris and more! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics

Apr 19, 20221 hr 47 minEp. 21

Episode 20 - Problem Child & Problem Child 2

On our first ever supersized double-feature, we discuss the chaos, confusion, and comedy of Problem Child (1990) and Problem Child 2 (1991). Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Feb 01, 20222 hr 55 minEp. 20

Sidetracks - 2021 Rewind

Join us as we revisit all of the movies we discussed in 2021, giving our second thoughts and digressions for each! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Dec 29, 202147 min

Episode 19 - The Ice Harvest (2005)

On this episode we revisit the criminally underrated The Ice Harvest from 2005, which really serves as an excuse for us to discuss the career of the late Harold Ramis. The movie, directed by Ramis, is based on a novel of the same name by Scott Phillips and stars John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Platt, Mike Starr, and Randy Quaid. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patre...

Dec 23, 20211 hr 35 min

Episode 18 - Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the 1992 adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula from director Francis Ford Coppola! This film revitalized the gothic horror genre & features an amazing array of practical special effects. Join us as we look back at this great horror film as well as the cinema (and wine) of Francis Ford Coppola himself. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/A...

Nov 22, 20211 hr 11 min

Episode 17 - Used Cars (1980)

On this episode of the podcast we discuss 1980's Used Cars! This manic comedy is the second feature of director Robert Zemeckis from a script by him and Bob Gale. It stars Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae, Deborah Harmon and Joe Flaherty Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics ....

Oct 19, 20211 hr 2 min

The Many Saints of Newark (2021) - Review and Discussion

After over a year of podcasting, we finally decided to talk about something current! Join us as we dive into The Sopranos prequel movie, The Many Saints of Newark! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics.

Oct 11, 202145 min

Episode 16 - The Wrong Guy (1997)

On this episode, we discuss 1997's The Wrong Guy - a great Canadian comedy starring Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Colm Feore, Jennifer Tilly, and Joe Flaherty. Directed by David Steinberg. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Sep 12, 20211 hr 10 min

Episode 15 - The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)

Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics . On this episode, we discuss 1990's The Adventures of Ford Fairlane - an action comedy mystery film directed by Renny Harlin starring Andrew Dice Clay as the title character, Ford Fairlane, a "Rock n' Roll Detective", whose beat is the music industry in Los Angeles....

Aug 08, 20211 hr 33 min

Episode 14 - Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)

Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics On this episode, Ryan and Joe sit down for a retrospective on the career of filmmaker John Carpenter, beginning with his college short films and culminating with a discussion on his 1992 film, Memoirs of an Invisible Man. The film stars Chevy Chase and Daryl Hannah. It is based on a 1987 novel by H.F. Saint....

Jul 09, 20211 hr 34 min

Episode 13 - Mars Attacks! (1996)

Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics On this episode, Ryan and Joe share their conflicting views on Tim Burton's early filmography, before diving into his ensemble sci-fi comedy: Mars Attacks! (1996), which stars Jack Nicholson (in a dual role), Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, Rod Steig...

May 05, 20211 hr 28 min

Sidetracks - Joe's Failed Movie Pitch

On this very special random sidetracks discussion, Joe takes us through an incredibly cringey, yet humorous tale in which he tried to pitch a sequel to The Three Stooges remake in his early 20's. Spoiler Alert: He failed. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content when available: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics

Apr 21, 202131 min

Episode 12 - Wise Guys (1986)

Hey stunads! Ryan and Joe celebrate St. Patrick's Day by watching an Italian mob comedy - 1986's Wise Guys! Directed by Brian De Palma, produced by Aaron Russo from a screenplay written by George Gallo and Norman Steinberg. It stars Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, Harvey Keitel, and the amazing Captain Lou Albano! Ryan dives into the filmography of director Brian De Palma, while Joe gives his thoughts on watching Scarface for the first time! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voti...

Mar 23, 20211 hr 22 min

Sidetracks - Celebrity Cameos

On this very special sidetracks discussion, we take a look at Cameo.com and try to guess what some celebrities are charging fans for a video message. Ryan then shares the celebrity encounter story that put him off ever asking for an autograph again. Spoiler Alert: Groot is an a**hole. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content when available: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics...

Mar 03, 202124 min

Episode 11 - Cool World (1992) & Ralph Bakshi Movies

Ryan and Joe descend into madness to discuss Cool World - a 1992 American live action/animated comedy film directed by Ralph Bakshi, starring Kim Basinger, Gabriel Byrne and Brad Pitt. It tells the story of a cartoonist who finds himself in the animated world he thinks he created, where he is seduced by one of the characters, who wants to be real. Ryan also dives deep into the filmography of director Ralph Bakshi, giving a rundown of his prior films. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus dis...

Feb 18, 20211 hr 17 min

Episode 10 - Quick Change (1990)

Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics On this episode, we dive into the 1990 crime-comedy Quick Change! Directed by Bill Murray and Howard Franklin. Featuring an all star cast of actors including; Bill Murray, Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, Jason Robards, Tony Shalhoub, Stanley Tucci, Phil Hartman, Victor Argo, Kurtwood Smith, Bob Elliott and Philip Bosco. We also discu...

Jan 18, 20211 hr 24 min

Sidetracks - 2020 Rewind

Ryan and Joe look back on the episodes of 2020 and pick their favorite films discussed, as well as their not-so favorites. We also talk about movies we've been watching recently and what to expect on the podcast in 2021!

Jan 15, 202129 min
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