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Cult Movies Podcast

By Anthony King

Celebrating underseen films, lesser-known gems, and unrecognized masterpieces maligned and panned by audiences and critics alike. Based on Danny Peary's books.
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Cult Movies PodcastJan 22, 2023

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King Kong

King Kong

We're going big this week as we're joined by Mike Scott and Patrick Bromley to discuss Merian C. Cooper's and Ernest B. Shoedsack's King Kong (1933). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Mike on Twitter Follow Action for Everyone on Twitter Follow Patrick on Twitter Follow F This Movie! on Twitter and Instagram FThisMovie.com Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 26, 202301:25:14
The Searchers

The Searchers

Lindsay Wilkins, Daniel Epler, and Matt Bledsoe join the show this week to discuss John Ford, John Wayne, and The Searchers (1956). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Schlock & Awe on Twitter and Instagram Follow Cobwebs on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Follow Film Feast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 19, 202302:21:46
Dance, Girl, Dance

Dance, Girl, Dance

We're coming in hot with the season five premier to talk about Dorothy Arzner's Dance, Girl, Dance (1940) with Keith Rich and Preston Mitchell. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Keith on Instagram and Letterboxd Follow Preston on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 12, 202301:33:57
Duck Soup

Duck Soup

We're closing out season four in style with Lindsay Wilkins, Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo. Lindz joins Vinny and Anthony to discuss the Marx Brothers' seminal 1933 comedy Duck Soup. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon for as little at $1/month Follow Schlock & Awe on Twitter and Instagram Follow Lindsay on Twitter Follow Vinny on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 22, 202301:19:56
Caged Heat

Caged Heat

Lance and Erica from Unsung Horrors are back to wrap up their Roger Corman hat trick with Jonathan Demme's directorial debut Caged Heat. Donate to the campaign and pre-order Erica's new book, The Sweetest Taboo: An Unapologetic Guide to Child Kills in Film Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Unsung Horrors on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow Erica on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 15, 202301:32:19
2022 Discoveries

2022 Discoveries

Kristin, Anthony, Vinny, and Dirk Marshall of VHUS count down their favorite film discoveries of 2022. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram VH-US.com Follow VHUS on Twitter and Instagram Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Vinny on Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 08, 202303:01:34
The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come

A long time in the making, Kristin and Anthony are excited to welcome Spencer Seams, co-host of Shoot the Piano Player Podcast, to the show to discuss Perry Henzell's The Harder They Come. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Shoot the Piano Player Podcast on Twitter Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 01, 202301:30:01
Laura

Laura

This week we're thrilled to once again be joined by the hosts of Movies for Life, Michele Eggen and Brian Keiper to discuss Otto Preminger's 1944 noir Laura. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Movies for Life on Twitter and Instagram Follow Michele on Twitter Follow Brian on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Dec 25, 202201:43:48
Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

It's a hostful show this week with just us. Kristin, Vinny, and Anthony discuss the film chosen by our Patreon supporters - Hal Ashby's Harold and Maude followed by our pairing recommendations. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Kristin on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Vinny on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Dec 18, 202201:28:15
Outrageous!

Outrageous!

We're getting outrageous this week as Lexy Van Dyke and Dirk Marshall join us to discuss Richard Benner's queer comedy Outrageous! Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Lexy on Twitter Follow VHUS Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Dec 11, 202201:22:45
Citizen Kane

Citizen Kane

Kristin and Anthony are joined by Carmelita Valdez to discuss Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Carmelita on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Kristin on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Dec 04, 202201:59:21
Man of the West

Man of the West

The Pink Smoke is back! This week we're joined by Christopher Funderberg and John Cribbs to discuss Anthony Mann and his 1958 western starring Gary Cooper, Man of the West. ThePinkSmoke.com Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Chris on Twitter Follow John on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon!
Nov 27, 202201:53:38
The Shooting

The Shooting

We're headed back to the wild west this week as Dirk Marshall, host of VHUS Podcast, and Ryan Gowland, host of The New World Pictures Podcast, join Anthony to discuss Monte Hellman's 1966 revisionist western The Shooting. Follow VHUS on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow TNWPP on Twitter and Instagram Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon!
Nov 20, 202201:58:59
The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

We're back with the second half of season four and Kristin and Anthony are joined by Rosalie Lewis of Blu-ray Boutique and F This Movie! to discuss John Huston's directorial debut, The Maltese Falcon. Follow Rosalie on Twitter Follow Blu-ray Boutique on Twitter Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon!
Nov 13, 202201:29:57
Patreon Bonus - October in Review

Patreon Bonus - October in Review

While we're on mid-season break we'd like to offer our listeners an episode recorded for our Patreon feed. If you enjoy what you hear please support and subscribe at patreon.com/cultmoviespodcast
Nov 06, 202201:27:32
Witchfinder General

Witchfinder General

We're getting into the Halloween spirit as Tony-nominated composer and writer Joe Iconis joins Anthony this week to discuss Michael Reeves' folk horror classic Witchfinder General (aka The Conquerer Worm). MrJoeIconis.com Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon!
Oct 23, 202201:29:37
Detour

Detour

Vinny and Anthony are joined by Film Feast host Matt Bledsoe to talk about the ultimate sad bastard movie, Edgar G. Ulmer's Detour. Follow Film Feast on Twitter and Instagram Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Matt on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Vinny on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the Cult Movies Podcast on Patreon!
Oct 16, 202201:24:53
It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

It's Christmas in October! This week we're talking the Frank Capra classic It's a Wonderful Life and celebrating the upcoming release of the book "Santa Doesn't Need Your Help" with author, filmmaker, and Kevin of Kevin Geeks Out, Kevin Maher. LoveKevin.com Buy Santa Doesn't Need Your Help Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon!
Oct 09, 202201:42:32
All About Eve

All About Eve

Vinny and Anthony are joined this week once again by writer extraordinaire Jessica Scott to discuss Joseph L. Mankiewicz's All About Eve. Follow Jessica on Twitter Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Vinny on Twitter, Letterboxd, and subscribe to his YouTube Channel Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon!
Oct 02, 202201:30:52
Shock Corridor

Shock Corridor

This week Kristin and Anthony are thrilled to welcome actor Galen Howard to the show to discuss Samuel Fuller's Shock Corridor. Follow Galen on Twitter and Instagram Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon
Sep 25, 202201:34:43
Trash

Trash

This week Anthony is joined by writer Heather Drain holding down co-host duties as we welcome writer, researcher, and zine publisher Rachel McPadden to discuss Paul Morrissey's Trash.  Follow Rachel on Twitter Visit MondoHeather.com Follow Heather on Twitter Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support us on Patreon
Sep 18, 202201:51:42
Cult Movie Stars 4: Hot Mifune or Cold Mifune

Cult Movie Stars 4: Hot Mifune or Cold Mifune

All three hosts are back this week with the fourth edition of Cult Movie Stars. It's Kristin's turn to pick the star and she went with legendary Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune. The two movies discussed from his filmography are The Rickshaw Man and Snow Trail. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Vinny on Twitter and Letterboxd and subscribe to his YouTube channel Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month!
Sep 11, 202201:03:18
Black Sunday

Black Sunday

This week we're joined by director of Salem Horror Fest and producer Kay Lynch to discuss Mario Bava's Black Sunday. SalemHorror.com Follow Kay on Twitter Follow Salem Horror on Twitter and Instagram Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon for only $1/month!
Sep 04, 202201:30:48
Gun Crazy

Gun Crazy

This week TCM Underground programmer, I Saw What You Did host, and newly-branded author Millie De Chirico joins all three hosts to discuss TCMU on screen and page, cult movies, and John Dahl and Peggy Cummins in Gun Crazy. Pre-order the first official TCM Underground book Follow TCMU on Twitter Follow I Saw What You Did on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Subscribe to Vinny's YouTube channel and follow him on Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cut Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to our Patreon for only $1/month
Aug 28, 202201:45:54
Behind the Green Door

Behind the Green Door

It's our first adult film this week on the show. Filmmaker and programmer Chris O'Neill joins Kristin and Anthony to discuss the Mitchell Brothers' seminal Golden Age of Porn film Behind the Green Door, which catapulted Marilyn Chambers into the spotlight of controversy. Check out Chris on Vimeo Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support us on Patreon for only $1/month
Aug 21, 202201:32:28
Marjoe-fest

Marjoe-fest

It's our first Cult Movie Stars episode of the season, but we're changing things up a bit. Bradley J. Kornish and Dan Pullen from Movies from Hell join Kristin and Anthony to discuss the life, career, and whereabouts of Marjoe Gortner. Instead of focusing on two of his films, we dive into the entire filmography of Marjoe because he deserves it. MoviesFromHell.com Follow Movies from Hell on Twitter Follow Bradley on Twitter Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support us on Patreon
Aug 14, 202202:28:08
Once Upon a Time in the West

Once Upon a Time in the West

For the season four premier of the Cult Movies Podcast, Vinny and Anthony are joined by Schlock & Awe host Lindsay Wilkins and Cobwebs Podcast host Daniel Epler to discuss their favorite westerns, debate who's cooler (Fonda, Bronson, or Robards), and Sergio Leone's seminal Spaghetti Western, Once Upon a Time in the West. And we now have a Patreon! Please subscribe for only $1/month for exclusive, weekly episodes. Follow Lindsay on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Daniel on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Schlock & Awe on Twitter and Instagram Follow Cobwebs on Twitter and Instagram Follow Vinny on Letterboxd and subscribe to his YouTube channel Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram
Aug 07, 202201:31:01
Mad Max

Mad Max

On the season three finale of Cult Movies, Kristin and Anthony are joined by The Pink Smoke's Christopher Funderberg as we head Down Under with Mel Gibson and George Miller to discuss cool cars, killer stunts, and crazy filmmaking in Mad Max. ThePinkSmoke.com Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram
Jun 05, 202201:24:52
I Married a Monster From Outer Space

I Married a Monster From Outer Space

This week Mike White from The Projection Booth Podcast joins me to discuss the highly underrated and underseen 50s sci-fi flick I Married a Monster From Outer Space. ProjectionBoothPodcast.com Follow The Projection Booth on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow the Cult Movie Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
May 29, 202201:21:57
Force of Evil

Force of Evil

Lindsay Wilkins, host of Schlock and Awe, is back again to talk brotherly love, John Garfield, and the black list in Abraham Polonsky's Force of Evil. Follow Schlock and Awe on Twitter and Instagram Follow Lindsay on Twitter Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
May 22, 202201:32:20
Cult Movie Stars 2: Thumbs Paul-up or Thumbs Paul-down

Cult Movie Stars 2: Thumbs Paul-up or Thumbs Paul-down

We're headed back to the Cult Movie Stars book and this time we're talking about the incomparable Paula Prentiss. For this edition we're discussing The Stepford Wives (1975) and The Black Marble (1980). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Kristin on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Vinny on Twitter, Letterboxd, and YouTube Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
May 15, 202201:23:39
House of Wax

House of Wax

John Cribbs from The Pink Smoke returns to the show to talk Vincent Price and wax! Lots and lots of wax. This week we're discussing Andre de Toth's House of Wax from 1953. ThePinkSmoke.com Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
May 08, 202201:33:11
The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye

Mark Begley of Wake Up Heavy makes his debut on the show this week to discuss how great we would be at being private investigators as well as Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye. Follow Wake Up Heavy on Twitter and Instagram Follow Mark on Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
May 01, 202201:46:11
Sunset Blvd.

Sunset Blvd.

Carmelita Valdez joins Vinny and Anthony to discuss Old Hollywood, the new Norma Desmond, and Sunset Blvd. Follow Carmelita on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Vinny on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 24, 202201:46:06
Modern Cult Movies 1

Modern Cult Movies 1

Vinny, Anthony and a few of their friends talk about some of modern movies that could appear in a new edition of Cult Movies. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Vinny on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 17, 202201:22:15
The Honeymoon Killers

The Honeymoon Killers

Bradly and Dan are back for another rip roaring crossover of the Cult Movies Podcast and Movies From Hell. This time around we're discussing Leonard Kastle's The Honeymoon Killers. MoviesFromHell.com Follow Movies From Hell on Twitter Follow Dan on Twitter Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 10, 202201:44:27
The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes

Samm Deighan returns to the show this week to discuss Michael Powell's and Emeric Pressburger's tragic fairy tale The Red Shoes. Subscribe to Samm's Patreon Follow Samm on Twitter and Instagram Follow Twitch of the Death Nerve on Instagram Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 03, 202201:18:35
Petulia

Petulia

Jonathan Hertzberg of Fun City Editions returns to the show to talk about Richard Lester's 1968 dark romantic comedy, Petulia. FunCityEditions.com Follow Fun City Editions on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 27, 202201:50:35
Cult Movie Stars 1: A Gutter Ball or a Strike?

Cult Movie Stars 1: A Gutter Ball or a Strike?

This week we're introducing two official co-hosts as well as a new portion of the podcasts. First we welcome Kristin Lipska and Vinny Tucceri as they join Anthony in the first edition of Cult Movie Stars based on Danny Peary's book of the same name. For the first issue of Cult Movie Stars we're discussing Jenny Agutter and her films China 9, Liberty 37 (1978) and Sweet William (1980). Follow the Cult Movie Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Kristin on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Vinny on Twitter and Letterboxd Folly Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 13, 202201:30:56
I Walked With a Zombie

I Walked With a Zombie

We are officially half way through the first Cult Movies book and to celebrate I'm thrilled to welcome the the reason this show exists: Danny Peary! Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 06, 202201:04:16
Two for the Road

Two for the Road

Vinny Tucceri is on the show this week for the first time and we're discussing Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn in Stanley Donen's Two for the Road. Follow Vinny on Twitter Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Feb 27, 202201:33:03
Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo

Michele and Brian from Movies for Life return to the show to discuss Howard Hawks, John Wayne, Dean Martin, the bad rap westerns get with younger people, and Rio Bravo. Follow Movies for Life on Twitter Follow Michele on Twitter Follow Brian on Twitter Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Feb 20, 202201:49:11
The Little Shop of Horrors

The Little Shop of Horrors

Lance and Erica from Unsung Horrors return for more Roger Corman love, this time discussing his 1960 cult favorite The Little Shop of Horrors. Follow Unsung Horrors on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow Erica on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Feb 13, 202201:20:07
Greetings

Greetings

This week Heather Drain and Bill Ackerman are teaming up and joining me to talk about Brian De Palma's early films, specifically Greetings. Tune in for a surprise guest appearance by Davey Boy the cat. Follow Heather on Twitter and Instagram Visit MondoHeather.com Support Heather on Patreon Follow Bill on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Listen to past episodes of Supporting Characters here Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Feb 06, 202201:37:37
Freaks

Freaks

CMP best friend and archivist Kristin Lipska is back to discuss Tod Browning's controversial Freaks. We discuss Browning's history with circus performers, the background of some of the cast, and offer up pairing recommendations in the second half of the show. Follow Kristin on Twitter and Instagram Follow Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Read Tod Robbins' "Spurs"
Jan 30, 202201:26:38
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Chris O'Neill returns to the show this week to discuss one of the most notorious movies in the books: Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. We discuss Tobe's career, the style and impact of TCM, and offer up pairing recommendations. Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram Follow Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 23, 202201:38:52
The Warriors

The Warriors

This week on the show writer Jessica Scott returns to discuss Walter Scott's Dirty Old New York film, The Warriors. From the remarkable diversity within each gang to the elaborate costumes, it's a lovefest this week! Follow Jessica on Twitter Jessica's Linktree Follow The Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 16, 202201:19:32
Pandora's Box

Pandora's Box

My F This Movie! cohort, Rosalie Lewis, returns to the show to discuss, not a noir, believe it or not, but a German expressionist silent movie! Join us as we open G.W. Pabst's Pandora's Box. Rosalie on Twitter Rosalie's latest at F This Movie! Blu-ray Boutique on Twitter The Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 09, 202201:15:56
Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Season three of The Cult Movies Podcast is here! I'm thrilled to welcome three of my best podcasting friends back to the show -- Lindsay Wilkins, Daniel Epler, and Matt Bledsoe -- to discuss Don Siegel's 1956 science fiction masterpiece, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The Schlock on Awe Podcast on Twitter and Instagram The Cobwebs Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Film Feast Podcast on Twitter and Instagram The Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Lindsay on Twitter Daniel on Twitter Matt on Twitter Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 02, 202201:26:06
The Girl Can't Help It

The Girl Can't Help It

For the season two finale I'm thrilled to welcome Stephanie Crawford to the show to help me wrap things up and to discuss Frank Tashlin's 1956 rock 'n roll film The Girl Can't Help It. We talk about Tashlin's career, the influence this film had on so many others through the years, and we suggest some films to pair. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to where you can find Stephanie.
Oct 24, 202101:11:41
Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Aguirre, the Wrath of God

I'm so excited this week because my friend and editor from F This Movie! Patrick Bromley is on the show to discuss Werner Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God. Patrick is the first in a while to share his definition of a cult movie before getting deep into the Amazon with Klaus Kinski. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to where you can find Patrick.
Oct 17, 202101:16:45
Forbidden Planet

Forbidden Planet

This week I'm thrilled to welcome back to the show writer and commentator Emma Westwood to discuss midcentury architecture and midcentury science fiction during our talk on Fred M. Wilcox's Forbidden Planet. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to where you can find Emma.
Oct 10, 202101:48:45
The Producers

The Producers

This week I'm joined by first-time guest and repertory programmer at the UW Cinematheque Jim Healy to discuss Mel Brooks' seminal comedy The Producers. We discuss Brooks' career, the beginnings of Gene Wilder, Jim's personal relationship to the film, and our pairing recommendations. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to all of Jim's endeavors.
Oct 03, 202101:45:53
Burn!

Burn!

John Cribbs of The Pink Smoke makes his triumphant return to the show this week to talk about Gillo Pontecorvo's Burn starring Marlon Brando. We talk the different cuts of the film, Brando's "dandy" performance, behind the scenes drama, and offer up pairing recommendations. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to where you can find John.
Sep 26, 202101:43:20
Two-Lane Blacktop

Two-Lane Blacktop

This week Jonathan Hertzberg of Fun City Editions returns to the show to discuss Monte Hellman's Two-Lane Blacktop. We discuss Hellman's career, James Taylor and The Beach Boys, and how neither of us are car guys. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to where you can find Jonathan.
Sep 19, 202101:51:32
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

This week Samm Deighan makes her return to the show to discuss Jean Cocteau's influential masterpiece, La belle et la bête. We discuss Cocteau's relationship with Jean Marais, opera and ballet, Samm's history with Danny, and offer up pairing recommendations with the film. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and everywhere you can find and support Samm.
Sep 12, 202101:33:21
Out of the Past

Out of the Past

This week Rosalie Lewis makes her triumphant return to the show and brings her noir expertise to our discussion of Jacques Tourneur's Out of the Past. We discuss the influences of the film, its incredible cast, and finally we offer up pairing recommendations in the second half. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to Rosalie's endeavors.
Sep 05, 202101:36:18
King of Hearts

King of Hearts

This week Christopher Funderberg of The Pink Smoke returns to the show to discuss Philippe de Broca's King of Hearts. We discuss how the film has possibly lost its cult status and returned to the unknown, Chris's history with de Broca, and our pairing recommendations with the film. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to all of Christopher's endeavors.
Aug 29, 202101:34:43
Eraserhead

Eraserhead

This week we've got another podcast crossover with Bradley and Dan from Movies from Hell. We discuss David Lynch's Eraserhead, our experiences with Lynch, and attempt to offer up pairing recommendations. Visit ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links for all of Bradley and Dan's endeavors.
Aug 22, 202101:49:48
Johnny Guitar

Johnny Guitar

This week I'm joined by first-time guest and archivist Kristin Lipska to discuss Nicholas Ray's Johnny Guitar. We discuss the beauty of the movie, Joan Crawford and Sterling Hayden, and offer up pairing recommendations. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links.
Aug 15, 202101:21:59
Rock 'n' Roll High School

Rock 'n' Roll High School

The podcast crossovers continue this week with Lance and Erica from Unsung Horrors discussing Allan Arkush's Rock 'n' Roll High School. We talk about what we were all like in high school, who the smelliest Ramone was, and offer up our pairing recommendations. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to all of Lance and Erica's endeavors.
Aug 08, 202101:39:18
The Killing

The Killing

The first double-guest episode of CMP brings the hosts of Movies for Life, Michele Eggen and Brian Keiper, to the show this week to discuss Stanley Kubrick's 1956 noir heist film The Killing. We discuss how this stands up to the rest of Kubrick's filmography, what brings it its cult status, and we wrap things up, of course, with pairing recommendations. Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to all of Michele and Brian's endeavors.
Aug 01, 202101:35:21
The Scarlet Empress

The Scarlet Empress

Lindsay Wilkins of the Schlock and Awe Podcast returns to the show to discuss Josef von Sternberg's and Marlene Dietrich's second to last collaboration, The Scarlet Empress. We discuss the pill that was Sternberg, the opulence of his films, the real and rumored history of Catherine the Great, and we offer up pairing recommendations with the film. Visit ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and for links of all of Lindsay's endeavors.
Jul 25, 202101:15:39
The Wild Bunch

The Wild Bunch

This week Carmelita Valdez joins the show to talk about Sam Peckinpah's revisionist western, The Wild Bunch. From the film being in constant rotation during Carmelita's childhood to Anthony openly sobbing during the final shootout, we cover it all this week, including offering pairing suggestions in the second half of the show. Go to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes.
Jul 11, 202101:35:32
Targets

Targets

Writer, commentator, and host of Supporting Characters Bill Ackerman is back on the show to discuss Peter Bogdanovich's maiden film, Targets. We discuss Bill's history with Danny, Bogdanovich's career, themes of the film, and offer pairing recommendations in the second half. For extensive show notes and more on Bill go to ColumbusvHughes.com.
Jul 02, 202101:29:32
Performance

Performance

Writer, essayist, filmmaker, and film programmer Chris O'Neill is back on the podcast to discuss Donald Cammell's and Nicolas Roeg's Performance starring James Fox and Mick Jagger. We dive into the collaboration between the two directors, discuss their careers and lives, and offer up pairing suggestions with the film. For show notes and links to all of Chris's endeavors go to ColumbusvHughes.com.
Jun 20, 202102:00:58
Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Writer Jessica Scott joins Anthony to discuss Michael Powell's controversial Peeping Tom followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. For show notes and links to all of Jessica's endeavors go to ColumbusvHughes.com.
Jun 13, 202101:21:50
Emmanuelle

Emmanuelle

Jeremy Richey, writer of the upcoming book Sylvia Kristel: From Emmanuelle to Chabrol, joins Anthony to discuss Just Jaeckin's misunderstood EMANUELLE and the life and career of its star Sylvia Kristel. For show notes and links to Jeremy's endeavors go to ColumbusvHughes.com.
Jun 06, 202101:28:46
The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

We're back! For the season two premier writer and commentator Heather Drain returns to the show to discuss Jim Sharman's THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. For show notes and links to Heather's endeavors go to ColumbusvHughes.com.
May 30, 202101:43:04
Billy Jack

Billy Jack

Anthony is joined by writer, producer, and Trailers From Hell guru Larry Karaszewski to discuss Tom Laughlin's Billy Jack followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Larry on Twitter and Instagram Trailers From Hell Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 18, 202158:00
The Brood

The Brood

Anthony is joined by editor and podcaster Jacob Knight from Secret Handshake to discuss David Cronenberg's The Brood followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: SecretHandshakeCinema.com Secret Handshake on Twitter Jacob on Twitter Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 11, 202101:39:22
The Nutty Professor

The Nutty Professor

Anthony is joined by writer and commentator Emma Westwood to discuss Jerry Lewis's The Nutty Professor followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: EmmaWestwood.net Pre-order Lake Mungo from Second Sight Films Emma on Twitter Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 04, 202102:23:38
Vertigo

Vertigo

Anthony is joined by writer, director, and podcaster Sam Ashurst to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Stream A Little More Flesh on Troma Now Arrow Video Podcast Sam on Twitter and Instagram Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 28, 202101:57:03
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

Anthony is joined by Brent Petersen this week to discuss Russ Meyer's Beyond the Valley of the Dolls followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Brent on Twitter Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 21, 202101:39:22
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

Anthony is joined by K Lynch of Salem Horror Fest to discuss George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Salem Horror Fest on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook K on Twitter Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 14, 202101:55:52
Bad

Bad

Anthony is joined by filmmaker, writer, and programmer Chris O'Neill this week to discuss Andy Warhol's Bad from director Jed Johnson followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Chris on Twitter and Instagram Fun City Editions where you can see Chris's video essays Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 07, 202102:30:44
Pretty Poison

Pretty Poison

Anthony is joined by critic and writer Stephanie Crawford to discuss Noel Black's PRETTY POISON (1968) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Stephanie on Twitter Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Feb 28, 202101:17:11
Casablanca

Casablanca

Anthony is joined by critic, editor, podcaster, and author of the upcoming book, The Legacy of World War II in European Arthouse Cinema, Samm Deighan to discuss Michael Curtiz's CASABLANCA (1942) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Pre-order The Legacy of World War II in European Arthouse Cinema Samm on Twitter and Instagram Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Feb 21, 202102:23:30
Where's Poppa?

Where's Poppa?

Anthony is joined by John Cribbs of The Pink Smoke to discuss Carl Reiner's Where's Poppa? followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: The Pink Smoke Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Feb 14, 202102:04:38
El Topo

El Topo

Anthony is joined by film writer Heather Drain to discuss Alejandro Jodorowsky's El Topo followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: MondoHeather.com Pre-order the Switchblade Sisters Blu-ray from Arrow Order Cecil Howard's Firestorm Blu-ray from Command Cinema Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Feb 07, 202101:58:41
Jason and the Argonauts

Jason and the Argonauts

Anthony is joined by Lindsay Wilkins of The Schlock and Awe Podcast to discuss Don Chaffey's JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Schlock and Awe Schlock and Awe on Twitter and Instagram Lindsay on Twitter and Letterboxd Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 31, 202101:47:01
Deep End

Deep End

Anthony is joined by Jonathan Hertzberg of Blu-ray and vinyl boutique label Fun City Editions to discuss Jerzy Skolimowski's DEEP END (1970) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Fun City Editions FCE on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 24, 202102:23:55
Kiss Me Deadly

Kiss Me Deadly

Anthony is joined by Rosalie Lewis of F This Movie! to discuss Robert Aldrich's Kiss Me Deadly (1955) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Rosalie on Twitter F This Movie! Blu-ray Boutique on Twitter Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 17, 202101:42:15
Lola Montès

Lola Montès

Anthony is joined by Christopher Funderberg of The Pink Smoke to discuss Max Ophüls' LOLA MONTÈS (1955) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: The Pink Smoke Columbus v Hughes Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 10, 202101:51:01
Top Hat

Top Hat

Anthony is joined by Robyn Buckley of F This Movie! to discuss Mark Sandrich's TOP HAT (1935) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Robyn on Twitter F This Movie! Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 03, 202101:26:12
The Tall T

The Tall T

Anthony is joined by Daniel Epler of Cobwebs: A Gothic Cinema Podcast to discuss Budd Boetticher's THE TALL T (1957) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Cobwebs on Twitter and Instagram Daniel on Twitter Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter, and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Dec 27, 202001:27:29
Enter the Dragon

Enter the Dragon

Anthony is joined by Mike Scott of Adkins Undisputed and The Dana Buckler Show on this this episode of CMP to discuss Robert Clouse's ENTER THE DRAGON (1973) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Adkins Undisputed on Twitter and Instagram The Dana Buckler Show on Twitter Mike on Twitter Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Dec 14, 202001:50:18
Halloween

Halloween

Anthony is joined by Matt Bledsoe of Film Feast Podcast on this episode of CMP to discuss John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN (1978) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Columbus v Hughes Film Feast on Twitter and Instagram Matt on Twitter Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Nov 27, 202001:28:21
The Rain People

The Rain People

Anthony is joined by Bill Ackerman of Supporting Characters on this first episode of CMP to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's THE RAIN PEOPLE (1969) followed by their recommendations for pairings with the film. Links: Now Playing Network Columbus v Hughes Supporting Characters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Nov 14, 202001:58:25