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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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68:06

The Seventh Curse

The Kulturecast ·

2022/03/11

It's Mike White March once again, and this year, it's all Chow Yun-Fat films! To kick the month off, we take a look at a film that's a little bit Indiana Jones, a little bit martial arts, and a whole lot of high strangeness: The Seventh Curse. Starring Chow Yun-Fat, he plays Wisely, a sidekick to Dr. Yuen, an ass-kicking doctor tasked with breaking an ancient blood curse. Their adventure pits them against ghosts, demons, and karate monks. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk about

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99:16

Hardcore

The Kulturecast ·

2022/03/10

We finish Begleyuary with a Paul Schrader film where he confronts his religious belief along with the changing times: Hardcore. Starring George C. Scott as a Calvinist father who goes to LA to find his lost daughter, he finds that she has fallen into the world of pornography. He then attempts to find her, and bring her home, all the while keeping his sanity and faith. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley and Cult Movie's Anthony King join Chris to talk about Schrader films, pornography, and George C.

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86:27

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

The Kulturecast ·

2022/02/17

We take one more break from Begley on Begley with a reappraisal of the oft-maligned fourth sequel in the Indiana Jones franchise: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Directed by Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones must battle Russians, giant ants, and double agents on his quest to discover the mystery of the crystal skull. It's a mouthful just summarizing it; imagine watching the movie! Former Kulture Shocked writer Yashar Pirasteh joins Chris to talk about Shia

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65:45

Citizens Band

The Kulturecast ·

2022/02/16

We continue Begleyuary with another film that looks at a subculture that doesn't get enough cinematic love: Citizens Band. The film is directed by Jonathan Demme and stars an ensemble cast of characters who live and breathe CB radios in their small Nebraska town. Imagine "Cockfighter" but with radios instead of chickens, and you kind of get the idea. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley, The Projection Booth's Mike White, and Pulp-Serenade's Cullen Gallagher join Chris to talk about Demme's films, and Bruce

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73:18

Cockfighter

The Kulturecast ·

2022/02/11

We continue Begleyuary with a film as controversial as it is entertaining primarily due to the titular bloodsport: Cockfighter. Directed by Monte Hellman and starring Warren Oates, it follows Frank, a fighter of cocks, who takes a vow of silence until he wins the Cockfighter of the Year award. Shades of "The Odyssey" and other road movies, along with a mesmerizing performance from Oates, make it a memorable experience. Ed Begley Jr. is here too, and actual chickens fighting, so, a caveat. Wake Up

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52:59

Nightmare Alley (2021)

The Kulturecast ·

2022/02/09

We take another break from Begleyuary with a look at a remake of a 1947 film based on a book: Nightmare Alley. Directed by Guillermo Del Toro, the film stars Bradley Cooper as Stanton Carlisle, a down on his luck carny, who takes his mentalism act a step too far in 1940's New York. Former Kulture Shocked writer Yashar Pirasteh joins Chris to talk about the film, Bradley Cooper, and Guillermo Del Toro.You can follow Chris Stachiw at @Casualty_Chris and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. You can also

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64:19

The Dry

The Kulturecast ·

2022/02/04

We take a break from Begleyuary with a look at an Eric Bana thriller set in the Australian outback: The Dry. Bana plays Aaron Falk, a federal agent, who returns to his hometown to attend the funeral of his childhood friend who murdered his family and then killed himself. Once home, he realizes there may be more to not only his friend's murder but also a cold case he was directly involved in. Former Kulture Shocked writer Yashar Pirasteh joins Chris to talk about the film, Eric Bana, and Australian

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55:36

Now You See Him Now You Don't

The Kulturecast ·

2022/02/03

We kick off Begleyuary with a film that features Kurt Russell as Dexter Riley, a wiz-kid scientist, who accidentally invents invisibility in Now You See Him Now You Don't. Also starring Ed Begley Jr. (not for very long), Dexter and his friends have to outsmart a scheming businessman who is hellbent on turning their college into a horse-racing track. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley and The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk about the film, Disney live-action movies, and Cesar Romero.You

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55:24

Find Me Guilty

The Kulturecast ·

2022/01/27

We conclude Comedy Mafia Month with a film featuring a semi-dramatic turn from Marvel's tree daddy himself, Vin Diesel, in Sidney Lumet's Find Me Guilty. Diesel plays Jackie DiNorscio, a mobster, who decides to represent himself in the longest trial in American history where he and several other mafia defendants were charged with RICO. Dark Destination's Father Malone joins Chris to talk about the film, Diesel's performance, and the Sopranos connection. You can follow Chris Stachiw at

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54:20

Jane Austen's Mafia!

The Kulturecast ·

2022/01/19

We continue Comedy Mafia Month the final parody film from Jim Abraham, director of Airplane!, but this time the sights are turned on gangsters in Jane Austen's Mafia!. Starring Jay Mohr as a Michael Corleone-type, it apes the plots of the first two Godfather films with Scorsese's Casino for good measure. Sight gags and lunacy ensue! The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk about the film, the ZAZ connection, and other parodies. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @Casualty_Chris and the

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86:16

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

The Kulturecast ·

2022/01/15

We take a break from Comedy Mafia Month with one of the most anticipated films of 2021, the true third canonical sequel in the Ghostbusters franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Starring McKenna Grace and a host of others, it follows the estranged family of Egon Spengler as they take over his estate and uncover a world-threatening mystery. On Seagal's Trevor Gumbel and Dark Destination's Father Malone join Chris to talk about the film, the 2016 sequel, and where it goes from here.You can follow Chris

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59:36

Robin and the 7 Hoods

The Kulturecast ·

2022/01/15

We kick off Comedy Mafia Month with a gangster-inspired retelling of the Robin Hood story featuring musical numbers, Robin and the 7 Hoods. Starring Frank Sinatra and other members of the Rat Pack, it follows Sinatra's Robbo as he attempts to make his fortune and clear his name in a murder case. Pulp Serenade's Cullen Gallager joins Chris to talk about the film, the musical numbers, and Sinatra's filmography. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @Casualty_Chris and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. You can

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74:46

Wallace and Gromit Shorts

The Kulturecast ·

2022/01/07

We end Dolin December with a look at three stop-motion shorts from Aardman Studios that helped popularize them, Wallace and Gromit. Starring the lovable duo, the three shorts (A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave) spotlight not only their comedy stylings but also genuinely spectacular stop-motion work. Artist Maggie the Odd and Pulp-Serenade's Cullen Gallager join Chris to talk about the shorts, the stop-motion work, and the music.You can follow Chris Stachiw at @Casualty_Chris and the

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59:41

KCxTPB: The Matrix Resurrections

The Kulturecast ·

2021/12/24

We take a break from Dolin December with a reboot sequel that honestly has no right to exist or be as good as it is: The Matrix Resurrections. Starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, the film explores the original film's mythology while introducing a new, more powerful Matrix program. It's a soft reboot sequel that succeeds where almost all the others have failed; yes, we're serious. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk about the film, the recasts, and where the series goes from

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71:57

The Wizard of Speed and Time

The Kulturecast ·

2021/12/16

We continue Dolin December with a look at one of the most technically impressive films ever covered on the Kulturecast: The Wizard of Speed and Time. Directed and starring special effects maven Mike Jittlov, it follows him as he attempts to get his special effects-laden film done inside the cutthroat Hollywood system. It's reminiscent of early live-action Disney films mixed with a heavy helping of truly awe-inspiring practical effects. The Projection Booth's Mike White and artist Maggie the Odd

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82:26

The Point (1971)

The Kulturecast ·

2021/12/15

We kick off Dolin December with a look at an animated special from 1971 that features three different narrators and music by Harry Nilsson: The Point. Narrated by Ringo Starr, Dustin Hoffman, and Alan Thicke, the story follows Oblio, a pointless boy, who is exiled to the Pointless Forest and his dog Arrow. It's reminiscent of Rankin and Bass and after-school specials but also features fantastic songs by Nilsson. Pulp Serenade's Cullen Gallagher, DC Titan's Richard Hatem, and artist Maggie the Odd

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56:08

My Boyfriend's Back

The Kulturecast ·

2021/12/07

We finish Zombie Movie Month with a film that features one zombie that comes back from the dead for a dance at the prom: My Boyfriend's Back. Directed by Bob Balaban, the film follows Johnny Dingle, a high school teenager killed by accident only to come back as a zombie. Once a zombie, he must figure out why he's undead and what he can do to undo it, all the while taking the prettiest girl in school to prom. Dark Destination's Father Malone joins Chris to talk about the film, the performances, and

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73:10

The Revenant (2009)

The Kulturecast ·

2021/12/01

We kick off Zombie Movie Month with a look at a film focused on what happens when two friends have to deal with becoming zombies: The Revenant. Starring Chris Wylde and David Anders, the two friends have to deal with becoming zombies, then using their zombie powers for "good." It's a unique indie film that features the undead in a truly unique way. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk about the film, other indie zombie films, and the wild ending. You can follow Chris Stachiw at

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67:39

One Cut of the Dead

The Kulturecast ·

2021/12/01

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69:16

Black Sabbath

The Kulturecast ·

2021/11/30

We end Horrortober with a horror anthology that features one of the true icons of the genre: Black Sabbath. Starring Boris Karloff as the host, it tells three stories about murder, mayhem, and terror, all including Karloff's wraparound. It's a worthy entry into the horror anthology subgenre. Dark Destination's Father Malone joins Chris to talk about the film, Karloff's performance, and other anthology films. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @Casualty_Chris and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. You can

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