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The Kulturecast

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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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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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75:38

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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