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Cult Classics Podcast

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A movie club and podcast for people who love watching and talking about movies. Hosted by Cameron Jones, Jordan Jones, and Mark Nussle
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Episodes

Idle Hands (1999)

This week we discuss an overlooked stoner comedy horror movies to kick off our Halloween schedule. Seventeen year old slacker Anton Tobias (Devon Sawa) wakes up one Halloween morning to discover that both of his parents have been turned into two headless Halloween decorations. After speaking to his equally irresponsible friends, Mick (Seth Green) and Pnub (Elden Henson), he discovers that his right hand has a blood-thirsty mind of its own and is hell-bent on wreaking havoc whether he likes it or...

Oct 05, 20201 hr 5 min

High Fidelity (2000)

This week we are discussing a movie that is set in Chicago. Starring John Cusack as Rob Gordon, a music-loving man with a poor understanding of women. After being dumped by his long-term girlfriend, Laura, he tries to understand how he failed in his relationships by seeking out his old partners. By day, he works at his record store, Championship Vinyl, where customers drift through. He and his employees Dick and Barry, armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of all things musical, compile "Top 5" l...

Sep 18, 20201 hr

little Giants (1994)

This week we discuss a nostalgia film for the cult. In comparison to classics like The Goonies, and The Sandlot Little Giants is in the second tier of rag tag coming of age movies from the late 80s to mid 90s. Rick Moranis stars as the younger brother who lived in the shadow of his Heisman Trophy winning older brother, played by Ed O'Neil. and wackiness ensues. Stay till the end of the episode for this weeks Mt. Rushmore: Movies from 1994. Director: Duwayne Dunham Stars: Rick Moranis, Ed O'Neil,...

Jul 31, 20201 hr 29 min

They Live (1988)

This week we delve into Carpenter’s politically charged sci-fi/action film that not-so-subtly critiques the dangerous effects of blind consumerism during the the 80s era of Reaganomics. Starring WWF superstar Rowdy Roddy Piper as “Nada”, a vagabond who discovers a pair of sunglasses that allows him to see the human race is subservient to a ruling class of blue aliens hiding in plain sight. Combine that with, at the time, the longest on screen fistfight in cinema history, legendary one-liners, an...

Jul 23, 20201 hr 22 min

Escape From New York (1981)

This week the cult dips our toes back into the John Carpenter pool which is vast and deep with a plethora of cult classics. Carpenter teams up once again with Kurt Russel in the 1981 sci-fi dystopian classic. It's 1997 and Manhattan has been turned into a maximum security prison. When the United States president crash lands into the city after fleeing a hijacked plane, a ruthless prison warden bribes ex-soldier and criminal Snake Plissken to rescue the president, who is being held hostage. In th...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 31 min

Con AIr (1997)

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 Malkovich, Steve Buscemi, John Cusack, Monica Potter, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Wi...

Jul 09, 20201 hr 39 min

Re-Animater (1985)

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, it's just great to see practical effects. Director: Stuart Gordon Starring: Jeffery Combs, Bruce Abb...

Jun 29, 20201 hr 11 min

Twister (1996)

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

Jun 22, 20201 hr 33 min

Waiting For Guffman (1996)

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

Jun 11, 20201 hr 34 min

Final Destination (2000)

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

Jun 01, 20201 hr 17 min

Armageddon (1998)

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

May 16, 20201 hr 39 min

Blast From The Past (1999)

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: Jordan Jones, Mark Nussle, Cameron Jones

May 01, 20201 hr 28 min

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

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

Apr 10, 20201 hr 30 min

61* (2001)

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's single season home run record. Director: Billy Crystal Starring: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane Hosts:...

Mar 31, 20201 hr 28 min

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

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

Mar 27, 20201 hr 29 min

The Boondock Saints (1999)

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

Mar 16, 20201 hr 40 min

Hot Shots! (1991)

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

Mar 09, 20201 hr 12 min

Top Gun (1986)

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

Feb 22, 20201 hr 21 min

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

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

Feb 13, 20201 hr 4 min

The Truman Show (1998)

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

Feb 04, 20201 hr 9 min

Big Trouble In Little China (1986)

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

Jan 17, 20201 hr 19 min

It's A Wonderful Life (1946)

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

Dec 24, 20191 hr 15 min

Jingle All The Way (1996)

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

Dec 20, 20191 hr 28 min

The Holiday (2006)

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

Dec 13, 20191 hr

Gremlins (1984)

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

Dec 04, 20191 hr 7 min

Office Space (1999)

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

Nov 19, 20191 hr 17 min

Remember The Titans (2000)

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

Nov 05, 20191 hr 37 min

Interview - Mike Pecci

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

Oct 30, 201930 min

John Carpenters Halloween (1978)

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

Oct 28, 20191 hr 55 min

Sleepy Hallow (1999)

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

Oct 23, 20191 hr 23 min
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