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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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Love at First Bite

The Kulturecast ·

2022/12/24

We near the end of Universal Monsters Abroad, a month where we look at movies featuring the classic monsters that aren't made by Universal, with a vampire film as offensive as it is unfunny, Love at First Bite. Starring George Hamilton as Dracula, he leaves Transylvania for the shores of New York City to find love, blood, and so much more. The laughs barely come if they come Astounding Tales of the Public Domain's Father Malone hosts while Mondo Heather's Heather Drain and Wolf & Raisin's HP

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74:17

Frankenstein Unbound

The Kulturecast ·

2022/12/15

We continue Universal Monsters Abroad, a month where we look at movies featuring the classic monsters that aren't made by Universal, with an adaptation of Frankenstein that tries to do something different, to varying degrees of success: Frankenstein Unbound. Starring John Hurt and Raul Julia, it follows Hurt as a doctor sent back in time by accident to the time of Frankenstein and his monster who must stop the mad doctor and his creation before it's too late. Mary Shelley is also there in a

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69:44

Silver Bullet

The Kulturecast ·

2022/12/09

We kick off Universal Monsters Abroad, a month where we look at movies featuring the classic monsters that aren't made by Universal, with a look at a film that is based on a Stephen King calendar turned novella, Silver Bullet. Starring Gary Busey and Corey Haim, the film follows young Marty Coslaw as he attempts to convince his family and friends that a killer werewolf has taken up residence in their town of Tarker's Mill. It's classic King in all the right, and possibly wrong, ways.Talk Without

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67:58

Bob Roberts

The Kulturecast ·

2022/11/23

We near the end of Grab Bag Month with a film that is much more topical than it has any right to be, unfortunately, especially regarding American politics: Bob Roberts. Written, directed, and starring Tim Robbins, it is shot cinema-verite style as it follows the titular Roberts, a businessman turned folk singer, who is attempting to run for Pennslyvania senator. It's a horrifying and sobering look at dirty tricks in politics and how the masses can be controlled by even the most seemingly innocuous

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76:36

White Mischief

The Kulturecast ·

2022/11/17

We continue Grab Bag month with a film whose cast, poster, and true story are more interesting than anything we got on screen, White Mischief. Starring Charles Dance and Greta Scacchi, they play two expatriates in Kenya who get into some of the titular white mischiefs which ends in tragedy. It sounds much more interesting than it actually is, but hey, it has John Hurt, so there's that. Mondo Heather's Heather Drain joins Chris to talk all about the film, the performances, and why the film is so darn

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62:40

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

The Kulturecast ·

2022/11/14

We continue Grab Bag month with a film that Chris said he would never watch again for some painfully obvious reasons, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Starring Michael Rooker as the titular character, it follows his exploits as he and his accomplice Otis go on a killing spree in Chicago. It's cinema verite at its finest with a heaping helping of some truly shocking imagery.Dark Destination's Father Malone and 'Night Mr. Walters' Harris Porter join Chris to talk all about the performances, serial

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65:35

Deciever

The Kulturecast ·

2022/11/11

We continue Grab Bag month with a film that has two titles, three leading men, and zero chances of being as good as the sum of its parts: Deceiver. Starring Chris Penn, Michael Rooker, and Tim Roth, the three men find themselves at the heart of a murder mystery involving Renee Zellweger cut in half and dumped around NYC. It sounds exciting but it falters under the weight of its own twists and turns. Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard join Chris to talk all about the performances, where this movie

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99:36

"Harry and Tonto"

The Kulturecast ·

2022/11/03

We kick off a month without a theme, a first for us here at the Kulturecast, with a film that features Art Carney going west with his faithful cat Tonto, "Harry and Tonto". Along with Art Carney, there is a veritable whos-who of '70s stars who he encounters along his journey from New York to the sunny beaches of LA. It's a road movie with a lot of heart and a truly stand-out performance from Carney at its core.Movie Geeks United's home entertainment correspondent Adam Long and author of "Barney

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91:17

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/31

We end Horrortober with another bonus episode, this time looking at the often-maligned sequel to the original Blair Witch Project: Books of Shadows: Blair Witch 2. Starring an ensemble cast of twenty-somethings, these curious Gen-Xers go to Burkittsville in search of the titular Blair Witch only to get more than they bargained for. The director's cut is better; trust us.On Seagal's Trevor Gumbel and graphic artist Dustin Rutledge join Chris to talk about the differences between the film versions,

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85:40

Halloween Ends

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/31

We end Horrortober 8: The Horrors of Netflix with a little bit of a cheat, it's a streaming horror movie that goes sideways, it just happens to be on Peacock+: Halloween Ends. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis one last time as Laurie Strode, she must contend with the inevitable return of her nemesis, Michael Myers. Along the way, horror manbabies get trolled, and the franchise comes to a hilarious, bizarre conclusion. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the twists and turns of the film,

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85:54

Gongjiam Haunted Asylum

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/24

We continue Horrortober with a bonus episode all about a haunted asylum in South Korea that becomes the centerpiece of a spooky live-stream gone awry, Gongjiam Haunted Asylum. Starring a group of young SK actors, the group of intrepid ghost hunters go to the Gongjiam Asylum looking to get footage of ghosts that supposedly inhabit the asylum only for things to go horribly wrong.Haunting Season's Josh Bragg joins Chris to talk all about the film, the found-footage genre, and what he gets up to on his

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133:32

M. Night Shymalan Trilogy (The Sixth Sense,...

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/21

In this bonus episode, we reappraise three movies from the king of twist endings M. Night Shymalan, his first three films actually: The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Signs. If you've never seen any of the movies, they're all worth watching, and all feature some form of twist or twist ending. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the films, Shymalan's writing style, and his filmography as a whole. For more episodes of the Kulturecast along with many more podcasts that are guaranteed

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102:29

Eli

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/20

We continue Horrortober 8: The Horrors of Netflix with another horror film that goes places you totally wouldn't expect, almost to an insane point: Eli. Starring Charlie Shotwell as the titular character, he is taken to a private healthcare facility to begin treatment for an auto-immune disease that keeps him in a bubble. All is not what it seems though.Goodnight, Mr. Walters' Harris Porter joins Chris to talk all about the film, the insane climax, and what injecting holy waters actually does. For

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71:45

The Woman in the Window

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/13

We continue Horrortober 8: The Horrors of Netflix with a thriller whose cast doesn't deserve to be in something this genuinely bizarre, The Woman in the Window. Starring Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, and a whole bunch of rather talented A-listers, it follows Adams an agoraphobe who thinks her across-the-way neighbor has been murdered. If it sounds like a better movie made by a director named Hitchcock, that's because it is but boy, it's really something else entirely.The Projection Booth's Mike White

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99:05

Confess, Fletch

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/07

We take a break from Horrortober to look at a film reboot that's been twenty-plus years in the making, and it also just happens to be a follow-up to one of Chris' favorite films, Confess, Fletch. Starring Jon Hamm as the titular Fletch, he finds himself at the center of a murder mystery that involves stolen paintings, a dead woman in his Airbnb, and a dead Italian millionaire. It's much better than it has any right to be, and sets the stage for, hopefully, more sequels. Dark Destination's Father

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164:19

Jordan Peele Trilogy (Get Out, Us, Nope)

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/07

In this bonus episode, we reappraise two and watch anew the first three horror films from writer/director Jordan Peele: Get Out, Us, and Nope. Starring everyone from Daniel Kaluuya to Bradley Whitford along with Tim Heidecker and Keith David, the three films tackle race, aliens, and identity politics through the mind of one of horror's hottest directors. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the films, Peele's direction throughout, and where he goes from here. For more episodes of

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90:24

Hocus Pocus 2

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/06

We continue Horrortober with a bonus episode on a film that's been in development hell for over 20 years but it's finally here Hocus Pocus 2. Starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker, the trio return as the Sanderson Sisters to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting Salem, Massachusetts. This time, another group of teens is tasked with stopping them, or ya know, trying to redeem child murders, whichever makes less sense.Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard joins Chris to talk all about

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108:10

The Perfection

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/05

We kick off Horrortober 8: The Horrors of Netflix with a look at a film that utilizes sexual assault in a way that feels as icky as the movie itself, The Perfection. Starring Allison Williams and Logan Browning, the two play cellists who take it upon themselves to get revenge on a music school from hell.DC Titan's Richard Hatem joins Chris to talk all about the film, the lead's performances, and what kind of horror movies Richard personally digs. For more episodes of the Kulturecast along with many

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111:03

Toy Soldiers

The Kulturecast ·

2022/10/01

We end Father Malone Month, talking about preparatory school films, with a film that's completely different in every way, including in quality: Toy Soldiers. Starring Sean Astin as a "bad boy", he along with his friends must stop a terrorist group who has taken over their boarding school. If you've ever wanted to see what it would be like for young teens to fight hardened criminals, this theoretically should be the movie for you...Dark Destination's Father Malone and Mondo Heather's Heather Drain

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79:26

The Chocolate War

The Kulturecast ·

2022/09/26

We are near Father Malone Month's end, talking about preparatory school films, with yet another film showing the dark side of religious education: The Chocolate War. Starring a who's who of '80s teen actors, it follows their trials and tribulations at what can only be described as the Catholic school from hell. It starts with selling chocolate but spins into something much more sinister and nihilistic before the end.Dark Destination's Father Malone and The Projection Booth's Mike White join Chris to

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