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The Kulturecast

Weirding Way Media

The Kulturecast is a movie weekly podcast where movies are reviewed both new and old, those involved with making the films are talked to, and cinema tangents are gone on.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

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69:45

Pirate Radio (The Boat that Rocked)

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/22

We near the end of Marrr-ch, a month named for what else but pirate films, with a film that wrestles with a very different kind of pirate along with not even hanging "pirate" in its original British title: Pirate Radio (The Boat that Rocked). Movie Geeks United's Adam Long programs the episode and stops by to talk about indie comedies of the late 2000s and whether this film's use of music matches the subject material. Starring a whole raft of then-up-and-coming British comedians, it follows the

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86:24

That Thing You Do!

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/22

Tom Hanksuary is in the books but we're still talking all the lovable American actor with his directorial debut and a possible entry into the perfect film club: That Thing You Do! Dark Destinations' Father Malone and On Seagal's Trevor Gumbel are here to talk all about a film that captures a time and place better than most legitimate biopics do.Starring Tom Hanks as a Phil Spector-inspired music producer, it follows the story of the Oneders, a band whose claim to fame is their titular song which

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94:25

Red State

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/22

We circle back in this bonus episode to more apocalyptic or apocalypse-adjacent content given the success of Knock at the Cabin and The Last of Us with a film that is unlike any other from its director: Red State. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley is subjected once again to a film that may define conventional genre labels but works in spite of that.Starring Michael Parks as a Fred Phelps-type pastor, it follows his family as they wreck havoc on the small Midwestern town they occupy, culiminating in a

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86:06

KCx80TVL: 80 for Brady

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/22

We kick off a limited crossover marathon with our friends over at 80's TV Ladies to coincide with their look at the Nine to Five TV show with an ensemble film that features two-thirds of 9 to 5's cast along with two more heavy-hitting actresses: 80 for Brady. 80's TV Ladies Sharon Johnson and Susan Lambert Hatem join the show to talk all about a film that's way better than it has any right to be.Starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sally Fields, and Rita Moreno, the four play a real-life group of women

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84:12

Yellowbeard

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/17

We continue Marrr-ch, a month named for what else but pirate films, with another film whose reputation not only precedes it, but also is rightfully earned: Yellowbeard. Mondo Heather's Heather Drain and Dark Destination's Father Malone join the proceedings to determine how a movie with this many comedians can be this bracingly unfunny.Starring a veritable who's who of '70s and '80s comedians, both American and British, it follows the titular Yellowbeard (Graham Chapman) who must use the treasure map

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89:24

KCxWUH: Knock at the Cabin (2023)

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/17

We take a trip to the old multiplex in this bonus episode with a look at M. Night Shyamalan's latest joint: a film adaptation of Paul Tremblay's Knock at the Cabin. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley programs the film and edits the episode on this very topical crossover that may send us down a rabbit hole or two...Starring an ensemble cast, it follows a gay couple and their daughter who go on a retreat to a cabin in the woods only to have their peaceful retreat interrupted by Dave Bautista and his very

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73:22

Roman Polanski's Pirates

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/08

We kick off Marrr-ch, a month named for what else but pirate films, with a film so reviled, so totally unworthy of your time, it's kinda shocking that we talked for over an hour about it: Roman Polanski's Pirates. Film professor Spencer Parsons and Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard stop by to talk about possibly the worst film this humble movie podcast has ever covered.Starring Walter Matthau, this bizarre little film is a take on the pirate adventure films of old with very little else in the way

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61:06

Bonfire of the Vanities

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/03

We end Tom Hanks-uary with an adaptation of Tom Wolfe's seminal '80s classic that ended up being one of the biggest bombs of all time: Bonfire of the Vanities. Movie critic Dustin Rutledge stops by to talk all about Hanks, the bizarre Bruce Willis performance, and that opening shot.Starring Hanks, Bruce Willis, and Melanie Griffith, it follows Hanks as Sherman McCoy, a man at the center of a controversy that's as '80s as it gets. It's one of movies that is such an immense failure, it needs to be

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93:37

Forrest Gump

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/03

We near the end of Tom Hanks-uary with the film that features what will be shown at Tom Hanks' "In Memoriam": Forrest Gump. Wolf & Raisin's HP stops by to talk all about Hanks, his performance for the ages, and what it means that Bubba Gump Co is still open today.Starring Hanks in a role for the ages, he plays the slow Forrest Gump, a man who is every American of a certain generation's wet dream, who finds himself at the epicenter of many of the 20th century's biggest American moments. For more

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71:36

Volunteers

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/01

We continue Tom Hanks-uary with a film that features Hanks playing someone who's immensely unlikable: Volunteers. The Hollywood Outsider's Aaron Peterson stops by to talk all about Hanks, Candy, and everything else wrong with this strange little comedy.Starring Hanks, John Candy, and Rita Wilson, the three join the Peace Corps and head to Thailand for fun, fellowship, and some light heroin smuggling. It's a weird premise and an even stranger film in execution.For more episodes of the Kulturecast

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82:54

Mazes & Monsters

The Kulturecast ·

2023/03/01

We continue Tom Hanks-uary with an early entry into the Hanks filmography: Mazes & Monsters. Dark Destination's Father Malone picks the film and stops by to talk all including some choice line delivery from Hanks himself. Starring Hanks, Chris Makepeace, and Wendy Crewson, the three play college students who are obsessed with a Dungeons & Dragons-esque game that soon takes over their entire lives. It sounds way more interesting than it is outside of Hanks having blood on his hands!For more

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84:24

Big

The Kulturecast ·

2023/02/20

We continue Tom Hanks-uary with an early entry into the actor's growing list of serious-leaning roles that show is ability to balance comedy and drama: Big. DC Titan's Richard Hatem picks the film and stops by to talk all about it including why it may be an entry into the "perfect film club".Starring Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, John Heard, and Robert Loggia, it follows Hanks as a thirteen year old boy who wishes to be big, and gets his wish. Little does he realize what that will mean for him, his

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98:48

The 'Burbs

The Kulturecast ·

2023/02/08

We kick off Tom Hanks-uary with an early entry into the beloved actor's career when he was known more for comedy and less for baiting all those Academy Award nominations playing real people: The 'Burbs. Mondo Heather's Heather Drain and Dark Destination's Father Malone stop by to talk all about what may be both of their favorite films in Hanks' expansive filmography.Starring Hanks, Rick Ducommon, and Bruce Dern, the film follows the three suburban neighbors who live on cul-de-sac and are convinced

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63:44

Pushpaka Vimana

The Kulturecast ·

2023/01/25

We continue Indian Cinema Month, this year to coincide with launch of the Bollywood Cinema Club, our first all Indian cinema biweekly podcast, with an Indian cinema film that doesn't require any translation whatsoever, the critically acclaimed silent film Pushpaka Vimana. DC Titan's Richard Hatem joins Chris to talk all about the film that doesn't do nearly as much with its niche premise as it could.Starring Kamal Hassan once again, he plays a down on his luck graduate student, shades of Moondram

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48:03

Moondram Pirai

The Kulturecast ·

2023/01/18

We continue Indian Cinema Month, this year to coincide with launch of the Bollywood Cinema Club, our first all Indian cinema biweekly podcast, with a Tamil-language film that begs the question: if a man is interested in a woman with amnesia who thinks, talks, and sounds like a child, is he a creep? The Projection Booth's Mike White stops by to help answer that question and more with a look at 1982's Moondram Pirai. Starring Kamal Hassan as the aforementioned man and Sridevi as the aforementioned

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74:52

The Menu

The Kulturecast ·

2023/01/13

We take another break from Indian Cinema Month to check out a black comedy horror takedown of the haute-cuisine world of Alinea and Noma: The Menu. Taking place at Hawthorn, an exclusive restaurant on an island, the film follows the staff and guests through a tasting menu unlike anything they've ever experienced. Know as little as possible going in and, if you're a fan of Chef's Table, your culinary itch is guaranteed to be scratched. DC Titan's Richard Hatem and '80s TV Ladies Susan Lambert Hatem

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63:28

PK

The Kulturecast ·

2023/01/12

We continue Indian Cinema Month, this year to coincide with launch of the Bollywood Cinema Club, our first all Indian cinema biweekly podcast, with a film that features Aamir Khan doing his best E.T. impersonation: PK. Starring the aforementioned Khan, he plays the titular PK who lands on Earth only to have the remote control that calls his spaceship stolen off his naked body. This sends PK on a journey to get home but also discover the true meaning of religion and what it means to be human.Scary

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66:18

Skinamarink

The Kulturecast ·

2023/01/12

We take a break from Indian Cinema Month to take a look at a lo-fi horror film that took 2022 social media by storm: Skinamarink. Focused on two children whose dad disappears on the same evening the doors and windows in their house suddenly vanish as well. It's one of the most exciting, unsettling, bizarre, obtuse, and atmospheric horror films of the last decade; the less you know going in, the better!Critic Dustin Rutledge joins Chris to talk about the film, the '90s vibes, and some of the overt

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79:43

Muthu

The Kulturecast ·

2023/01/06

We kick off Indian Cinema Month this year to coincide with launch of the Bollywood Cinema Club, our first all Indian cinema biweekly podcast, with a look at a Tamil classic: Muthu. Starring superstar Rajnikanth as the titular Muthu, it follows him as he is tasked with babysitting his boss' fiancee which causes him to learn the truth about his entire life. It's a story that's Shakespearean in scope but also happens to feature Hong Kong-style action, musical numbers, and a chariot chase for the

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67:16

The Awakening

The Kulturecast ·

2023/01/05

We end Universal Monsters Abroad, a month where we look at movies featuring the classic monsters that aren't made by Universal, with one of the most disappointing films ever watched for this podcast: The Awakening. Starring Charlton Heston as an obsessed Egyptologist who finds the tomb of a cursed ancient Egyptian queen that may be trying to come back to life. It sounds way more entertaining than it ends up being; it is genuinely one of the most infuriating, confusing films we've come across. Flick

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