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Junkfood Cinema

Brian Salisburywww.spreaker.com
Junkfood Cinema is a shame-free celebration of cult cinema hosted by critic Brian Salisbury and Marvel Studios screenwriter C. Robert Cargill

Episodes

Indian Summer (1993)

An old friend returns to join Brian for a campfire discussion of what is essentially Big Chill Goes to Camp. Put on your hiking boots, chug some bug juice, and join us as we come of age...in our 30s!

Jul 19, 20231 hr 10 min

Tron (1982) with Eric Szyszka

Program Eric Szyszka from the We Hate Movies...program joins program Brian to enter the game grid and fight for the users who love Tron! Cold Wars and Animalympics abound! Check out the We Hate Movies podcast and support them on Patreon!

Jul 11, 20231 hr 6 min

Masterminds with Film Alchemist's Josh Griffey

Fulfilling a Patron request, Brian is joined by his ol' buddy Griffey from The Film Alchemist Podcast to plumb the dungeons of the internet and take on the movie you could call Die Hard on a dial-up modem... Masterminds ! Want more Griffey? Check out Film Alechmist and Misfit Parade! To support Junkfood Cinema directly, check out our Patreon !...

Jun 30, 20231 hr 22 min

The Mighty Ducks with Blake Salisbury

Brian and his brother Blake take to the ice to totally completely talk about the first Mighty Ducks movie and definitely not the sequel.

Jun 28, 20231 hr 21 min

Dead Heat with Greg MacLennan

In honor of the recently departed, and forever beloved, Treat Williams, Greg joins Brian to resurrect this 1988 sci-fi/horror remake of D.O.A. ...not to be confused with the 1988 non-sci-fi/horror remake of D.O.A. RIP Treat Williams

Jun 20, 20231 hr 16 min

The Relic with Scott Weinberg

The resident JFC horror expert, Scott Weinberg, returns to join Brian on a tour of the world's scariest museum as they wax monstrous on the 1997 creature feature The Relic! Take this audio tour...if you dare!

Jun 15, 20231 hr 15 min

If Looks Could Kill with Greg MacLennan

The teen spy movie whose viewing was inspired by our other favorite teen spy movie and the whole episode was nearly derailed by a Daniel Stern movie that may or may not exist. If episodes could thrill...

May 26, 20231 hr 6 min

The Terminator with Steven C. Miller

Director Steven C. Miller ( Margaux , Silent Night ) travels back to 1984 to help Brian finally battle The Terminator! Come with me if you want to listen.

May 24, 20231 hr 23 min

Gremlins 2 with Scott Weinberg

Brian and special guest Scott Weinberg foolishly flaunt the rules and end up with a whole New Batch of Gremlins 2 deal with! Be careful as you listen, we can't guarantee that our recording wasn't infiltrated by gremlins. Enjoy!

May 12, 20231 hr 21 min

Avenging Angel (1985) with Sam Wineman

The epic Sam Wineman ( Queer for Fear, Aughtsterion podcast) returns to join Brian back on The Boulevard for the most topically-relevant sequel to a teen-hooker-turned-vigilante sequel of all time: Avenging Angel! In addition, Sam and Brian drink Slush Puppies and teach you how to be cool at parties. Let's do it! Support us on Patreon to keep us off the streets!...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 15 min

The Man with the Iron Fists with Chris Cox

Brian invites Chris Cox (OneOfUs.Net) to the Juknfood temple to spar with the mighty Man with the Iron Fists. These two students spit verses about RZA, martial arts cinema, Jack Knife's jacked knife, and why those in glass masks shouldn't throw...to the pope's exorcist? Patreon patrons get the extended "mix tape" version of this episode featuring additional guest Todd Gilchrist, senior editor at Variety, for an even deeper dive into The Wu-Tang Clan's music, legacy, and...Super Game Boy commerci...

Apr 21, 20231 hr 4 min

Whatcha Talkin' Bout? Willis!: The Jackal

Brian and Greg wrap up their Bruce Willy miniseries by taking aim at The Jackal! They discuss the troubled production, the elements that hit their targets, and read all of Bruce's various looks. Good guys don't hide...they download and subscribe!

Apr 17, 20231 hr 10 min

Whatcha Talkin' Bout? Willis!: The Fifth Element

In this supreme, super green episode, Greg MacLennan Multipass returns and joins Brian on a recently-won trip to The Fifth Element! How did Planet Hollywood help get this made? Well, if we could just talk to you over here for a second, we’ll tell you. Download and subscribe to send your ears to Fhloston Paradise!

Apr 08, 20231 hr 15 min

Whatcha Talkin' Bout? Willis!: Death Becomes Her

Brian is once again joined by Greg MacLennan (aka Canadian Fuxedo?) as they draw their shovels and fight over which of them is the bigger fan of Bobby Z's Death Becomes Her ! Get your heads on straight and join us, darlings!...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 19 min

High Noon with Blake Salisbury

In this Oops All Salisbury's episode, Brian and his brother Blake celebrate their recently departed grandfather by discussing one of his favorite films: High Noon ! They also share stories of their granddad's...unusual theater-going habits. Do not forsake this episode, oh my darlings.

Mar 28, 20231 hr 18 min

Whatcha Talkin' Bout? Willis!: Hudson Hawk with Greg MacLennan

Introducing a new miniseries designed to talk about all that is Willis! Brian and his series cohost, editor/film programmer Greg MacLennan, will be exploring the mysteries and magic of this shiny-topped action legend! First up, the insanely unfairly reviled live-action cartoon caper Hudson Hawk ! You could be better off than you are, if you swing on a star...or just download and subscribe!

Mar 24, 20231 hr 13 min

Rituals (1977) with Scott Weinberg

At a Patron's request, Brian and special guest Scott Weinberg go down in the woods today to examine the semi-lost survival horror Rituals! This episode may also be a bit lost in the woods, but we think you'll find it to be a real picnic.

Mar 10, 20231 hr 6 min

Angel (1984) with Sam Wineman

Brian takes to the streets with special guest Sam Wineman (Queer for Fear, The Aughtsterion Podcast) to sing on high the praises of Angel ! See beyond the sleaze to the fascinating, progressive character study! Also naked serial killers.

Feb 28, 20231 hr 13 min

Dick Tracy (1990) with Griffey & Dandino of The Film Alchemist

Grab your radio watches, your fedoras, and your rogues gallery of hideous ne'er-do-wells! Brian is joined by the gents of The Film Alchemist podcast to sing and dance their way through the wondrous cinematic oddity that is Dick Tracy !

Feb 23, 20231 hr 29 min

Fools Rush In with Mrs. Junkfood

On this Valentine's Day, Brian's wife Lauren foolishly agrees to finally appear on the show to discuss one of their favorite rom-coms: Fools Rush In! Get ready to get romantic...about soup?

Feb 14, 20231 hr 7 min

Deep Cover

At the request of a Patron, Brian and Cargill discuss this gritty...sequel to Internal Affairs?! Get back in the habit...of listening, sharing, and subscribing!

Feb 10, 20231 hr 8 min

Groundhog Day

Well it’s Groundhog Day...again, and we couldn’t think of a better day—or movie—to kick off the new JFC miniseries: FebruMurray! Brian and Cargill discuss why Harold Ramis’ 1993 comedy of reiteration is a perfect film. They also go Tobo loco, ponder the handsomeness of Dan Levy, and argue why Michael Shannon should main event at Wrestlemania. Download and share this episode like there’s no tomorrow!

Feb 02, 20231 hr 26 min

Billy Jack (1971) with Special Guest Bill Corbett

The legendary Bill Corbett (Rifftrax, Mystery Science Theater 3000 ) returns to the show to discuss possibly the weirdest southern social justice movie of the 1970s (and that is saying something): Billy Jack! The guys on the satellite of junk also discuss plastic medicine men, pitch a Billy Jack sitcom, and explain how this franchise gave us modern theatrical film distribution! Soldier up and listen!

Jan 27, 20231 hr 18 min

Walking Tall Part 2 (1975)

The Wallking Tallboys reconvene to discuss the second chapter of The Legend of Buford Pusser: Walking Tall Part 2 ! Bo for the Sven!

Jan 20, 20231 hr 7 min

Walking Tall (1973)

Brian and Cargill are ready to grab 2x4’s and clean up a dirty town with Walking Tall . Is this the signature hixploitation movie? Why are even the cops outlaws? Why DID that untouched police car explode?

Jan 13, 20231 hr 8 min

Croupier

It's 2023, punters, and Brian & Cargill are hoping you'll gamble on a little thriller called Croupier . From late, great director Mike Hodges, Croupier stars Clive Owen as a casino dealer who lives to watch you lose. The only sure bet is to listen and subscribe!

Jan 06, 20231 hr 5 min

Another Thin Man

Brian and Cargill fall back on their auld New Year's Tradition: covering another Thin Man movie. This time, it's... Another Thin Man!

Dec 30, 20221 hr 11 min

The 2022 Killer Santa Classic

Just in time for Christmas, it’s Merry Madness as Brian & Cargill pit against each other the Obscene Sixteen of cinema’s best/worst killer Santas! Will Killer Kringle underdog have a Cinderella story? Or will a festive favorite run the proverbial table? Ho Ho Hold on to your hats!

Dec 23, 20221 hr 5 min

Bedazzled (2000)

What in the hell is this? A Bedazzled new episode! Brian and Cargill grant all your podcast wishes...with diabolical consequences, as they discuss one of the best comedies of the year 2000! Download and subscribe. Mucho gusto!

Dec 16, 20221 hr 9 min