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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

Summer of 84: Romancing the Stone

Brian and Cargill brave alligators, the jungle, cartels, alligators, doubting studio executives, and alligators for their chance at Romancing the Stone! Support us on Patreon!

Aug 15, 20241 hr 12 min

Summer of 84: Savage Streets

Brian & Cargill get savage as they continue Summer of 84; leaving the multiplex and heading to the drive-in for the grimy gem that is Savage Streets! JFC: Now with 1000% more crossbows! Support us on Patreon!

Aug 08, 20241 hr 9 min

Summer of 84: Footloose with Mama Junkfood

Brian's mother drops by JFC headquarters to discuss the movie that has danced in and out of both their lives: Footloose! Turns out she is the hero we'd been holding out for. Support us on Patreon!

Jul 23, 20242 hr 37 min

JFC Double Stuff: Blade II

Brian and Weinberg sink their fangs into GDT's action horror sequel triumph: Blade II Brian also proves that garlic kills vampires...and brain cells. Support us on Patreon!

Jul 16, 20241 hr 22 min

Summer of 84: C.H.U.D.

Brian & Cargill unearth a grimy gem to add to their Summer of 84 miniseries. Get ready to go underground with C.H.U.D.! Wait...is that John Goodman? Support us on Patreon!

Jul 10, 20241 hr 10 min

The Dirty Dozen (1967)

Brian and Cargill hit pause on their Summer of 84 series to pay tribute to late, great Donald Sutherland...in the dirtiest way possible. Fall in, Junkions, it's The Dirty Dozen! Support us on Patreon!

Jul 02, 20241 hr 15 min

Summer of 84: The Karate Kid

Brian and Cargill continue their Summer of 84 series by waxing (on) poetic about one of the most important teen films of the 80s: The Karate Kid! Get 'em a doggy bag!!! Support us on Patreon!

Jun 28, 20241 hr 19 min

Summer of 84: Gremlins

Brian and Cargill bring a little holiday cheer to their Summer of 84 series as they get wet for Dante's divine comedy: Gremlins ! Be forewarned, these guys always eat after midnight. Support us on Patreon!

Jun 18, 20241 hr 18 min

JFC Double Stuff: Dog Soldiers

There is no Spoon, but there is a cinematic redemption for Brian, as he and Weinberg lead a batallion into battle with Dog Soliders! There's nothing in the rule book that says a dog can't be a solider. Support us on Patreon!

Jun 15, 20241 hr 17 min

Summer of 84: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Cover your hearts, Junkions! Continuing their Summer of 84 series, Brian & Cargill descened into the Temple of Doom with Indiana Jones! They return with fortune, glory, and one of the most interesting films of the 1980s. Listen now, or meet Kali in Hell! Support us on Patreon!

Jun 12, 20241 hr 19 min

JFC Double Stuff: Innerspace

Brian & Weinberg put one of Joe Dante’s best films under the microscope. Get ready to ride on the fantastic voyage that is... Innerspace ! Support us on Patreon!

Jun 07, 20241 hr 27 min

Summer of 84: Cloak & Dagger

Continuing their Summer of 84 series, and also honoring the late, first-rate Dabney Coleman, Brian & Cargill head down to San Antonio to play nostalgia spy game Cloak & Dagger! Roll the dice and join the game! Support us on Patreon!

Jun 04, 20241 hr 16 min

JFC Double Stuff: The Blood of Heroes

Brian and Scott play the deadliest game of all! No, not backgammon. Take a deep dive (like way way underground) into The Blood of Heroes! Are you ready for some Juggers?!!!

May 24, 20241 hr 22 min

Summer of 84: Top Secret!

Brian and Cargill reveal the Top Secret kickoff to their Summer of 84 miniseries! Hope you know a little German. Support us on Patreon!

May 21, 20241 hr 15 min

A Tribute to Roger Corman

Brian and Cargill pay tribute to the man without whom this podcast, or any other filmcast, would not exist: Roger Corman. Let’s face it, the landscape of American cinema would be unbearably boring were it not for Roger. The guys celebrate his fierce drive as an independent filmmaker, appreciate the artists whose careers he launched, and discuss their top 10 Corman creations. Farewell to our patron saint. Support us on Patreon!...

May 17, 20241 hr 18 min

JFC Double Stuff: Eyes of Fire

Brian and Scott went into the woods because they wanted to chat deliberately about Eyes of Fire (both versions), the fear of cults, and all things folk horror. Enjoy, you nasty devilwitches! Support us on Patreon! Support Scott on Patreon!

May 14, 20241 hr 14 min

Gojira with Matt Frank--Part 2

It's the epic conclusion of Godzilla vs. JFC!!! Brian and Matt Frank discuss the legendary man-in-suit Haruo Nakajima, Godzilla's presence in other media, and make more Raymond Burr jokes. Also listen for some special audio treats stomping about. Find more of Matt Frank on social and at his store! Support us on Patreon!...

May 09, 20241 hr 18 min

JFC Double Stuff: Scavenger Hunt (1979)

Brian and Weinberg lead an all-star cast on a whacky Scavenger Hunt that will inevitably lead to fame, fortune, and...Jack in the Box? Hold on to your medicine balls, it's time to get Double Stuffed! Support us on Patreon!

May 03, 20241 hr 17 min

Gojira with Matt Frank--Part 1

It's Godzilla vs. Junkfood Cinema with special guest Matt Frank (Godzilla comic book artist)! In the first half of this monster-sized episode, Brian & Matt stomp back in time to discuss the historical context and political subtext of this watershed kaiju epic! Brian also admits to backing into his first franchise viewings in the weirdest, most on-brand way possible. Find more of Matt Frank on social and at his store! Support us on Patreon!...

May 01, 20241 hr 7 min

JFC Double Stuff: Roar (1981)

Brian and Weinberg try desperately to survive one of the most insanely dangerous film productions of all time: Roar. There's nothing tame, about this episode. Help us with the lion's share of show costs...become a Patron!

Apr 26, 20241 hr 16 min

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

Director Andrew Dominik gives us his version of How The West Was Sold, and Brian & Cargill are just the mangy curs willing to ride into the demystified story of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Saddle up and ride with our gang! Support us on Patreon so we can finally stop robbing these trains!

Apr 23, 20241 hr 17 min

JFC Double Stuff: White Water Summer (1987)

Brian & Weinberg pitch their tents with Kevin Bacon during White Water Summer …and they don’t want S’more. Grab your packs and let’s get deep into the woods! Support us on Patreon!

Apr 19, 20241 hr 12 min

Surviving the Game

Brian and Cargill try their best at Surviving the Game! They hunt for Ice-T, some Ex-lax, and a way to reign in Busey. They also introduce a new game called F. Murray. Kill. Time to play the game. Support on us Patreon for LOTS of bonus content!

Apr 16, 20241 hr 15 min

JFC Double Stuff: Double Indemnity

Hard-boiled, deep-fried, and fresh out of the bag! The first ever episode of The Double Stuff with Brian and Weinberg is a real classic…or at least they are discussing a real classic. Welcome to the new era! Support us on Patreon for more great content!

Apr 12, 20241 hr 20 min

Akira

The grand finale of our animation miniseries is also a massive cinematic redemption for Brian. Listen to, but try not to get too absorbed by, Akira! Support us on Patreon!

Apr 09, 20241 hr 8 min

Time Masters (1982)

The long voyage through the universe of animation finds Brian and Cargill orphaned on a distant planet called France in the far-flung future of 1982. Behold one of the weirdest and most wonderful flicks JFC has ever covered: Time Masters ! (a.k.a. The Masters of Time) Support us on Patreon!

Apr 02, 20241 hr 5 min

Fire and Ice (1983)

Live from The Firekeep, Brian and Cargill battle an army of subhumans, imposter syndrome, and Thomas Kinkade as they discuss the epic Bakshi/Frazetta team-up: Fire and Ice! This one's for you, Walt. Darkwolf demands your support on Patreon!

Mar 27, 20241 hr 19 min

Upgrade (2018) with Scott Weinberg

Brian and Scott install God-knows-what into their brains to have an (artificially) intelligent conversation about Leigh Whannell's Upgrade. Upload it immediately into your ear sockets! Support us on Patreon before we are replaced by robots!

Mar 22, 20241 hr 14 min

Starchaser: The Legend of Orin

The greatest 3D movie the makers of Starchaser could...make! The fantasy experience for the whole family...but maybe not the kids! Enjoy, my little water snakes! Support us on Patreon!

Mar 15, 20241 hr 9 min

The Black Cauldron

Legend tells of a Disney movie so fraught with the hexes of a cursed production that it vanished from the Earth for almost 15 years. Now, Brian & Cargill invite you to draw your swords and hurl yourselves into The Black Cauldron . Support us on Patreon!

Mar 05, 20241 hr 2 min