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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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78:02

A Bay of Blood

The Kulturecast ·

2021/11/02

We near the end of Horrortober with a film that has as many titles as it does murders: A Bay of Blood. Starring Claudine Auger as Renata Donati, a woman who will do anything to collect her inheritance, a massive piece of land on an Italian bay. However, this land is home to murderers along with attracting would-be murderers. The film's influence is felt today. On Seagal's Trevor Gumbel and Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley join Chris to talk about the film, the kills, and the films that it has influenced

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59:14

Bubba Ho-Tep

The Kulturecast ·

2021/10/25

We near the end of Horrortober with a Bruce Campbell horror film that we've not only covered once before, but that also isn't named Evil Dead: Bubba Ho-tep. Starring the aforementioned Bruce Campbell as aged "Elvis," he must team up with black JFK to take down a soul-hungry mummy tormenting their east Texas convalescence home. If the premise sounds insane to you, that's because it is, and you need to see it. Artist Dustin Rutledge joins Chris to talk about the film, the reflective nature of the

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85:46

The Seventh Victim

The Kulturecast ·

2021/10/22

We continue Horrortober with a trip back to the time before slasher films and even modern horror all together with a true Val Lewton classic: The 7th Victim. Starring Jean Brooks as Jacqueline, a woman with nothing to live for, it follows her sister as she attempts to find Jacqueline in gothic New York. It is a precursor to Psycho and many 70s horror films including Rosemary's Baby. Pulp Serenade's Cullen Gallagher and DC Titan's Richard Hatem join Chris to talk about the film, Val Lewton's

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69:33

KCxTPB: Dune (2021)

The Kulturecast ·

2021/10/21

We take a break from Horrortober to take a look at another HBOMax release and a hotly anticipated one at that: Dune. Starring an all-star cast, the film focuses on the upbringing of Paul Atreides, a young man whose future is tied to Dune, the desert planet, and source of the universe's power. It's a CGI epic that offers little else in the way of character development or entertaining story beats. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk about the film, how it fares against the original,

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58:04

Halloween Kills

The Kulturecast ·

2021/10/20

We continue Horrortober with another crossover with the Wake Up Heavy podcast and a film that doesn't seem to know what horror franchise it belongs to: Halloween Kills. Once again starring Jamie Lee Curtis, it is the immediate follow-up to the 2018 film featuring Laurie and the townspeople taking the fight against Michael. It's a tonal mess that isn't sure what it wants to be, but a Halloween film it is not. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the films, Pinhead, and some Halloween

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117:21

Hellraiser Trilogy

The Kulturecast ·

2021/10/14

We continue Horrortober with a crossover with the Wake Up Heavy podcast as we continue our trend of talking about three horror movies at once: Hellraiser 1, 2, and 3. Each film in the series follows the Lament Configuration, a puzzle box whose opening brings about the arrival of Pinhead and the Cenobites. While the first film is a rather quiet affair, the second and third films amp up the practical effects, gore, and leather. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the films, Pinhead,

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91:28

The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh

The Kulturecast ·

2021/10/12

We continue Horrortober with a giallo film that may not actually be a horror movie, but it's definitely a giallo film for good and bad: The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh. Starring Edwige Fenech as the titular character, she must stop a razor-blade-wielding murder who may have a connection to her past. It has all the hallmarks of giallo but maybe not horror proper. Artist Maggie the Odd joins Chris to talk about the film, its influences, and some seasonal fun. You can follow Chris Stachiw at

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58:24

Arachnophobia

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2021/10/06

We kick off our annual Horrortober with some lighter horror fare that doesn't quite thrill and doesn't entirely cause laughter, making it a true thrill-omedy: Arachnophobia. Starring Jeff Daniels as a city doctor who moves with his family to the country, he must help stop an invasive spider species from killing the entire town. It features some gross-out moments and light jump scares but ultimately is a fun throwback to horror movies of a time passed. Graphic artist Dustin Rutledge joins Chris to

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61:57

Fun in Acapulco

The Kulturecast ·

2021/10/06

We finish You've Never Seen September, this year focusing on Elvis Presley, with a film that is as cornball as it gets with the King, Fun in Acapulco. Starring Elvis as a troubled former trapeze artist turned musician, he must get a job and the girl in the exotic land of Acapulco. It's the corniest Elvis film this month, and that's saying something. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the film, the mediocre music, and that darn Elvis body double.You can follow Chris Stachiw at

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49:45

King Creole

The Kulturecast ·

2021/09/29

We continue You've Never Seen September, this year focusing on Elvis Presley, with the last pre-army Elvis role as well as his personal favorite role, King Creole. Starring Elvis as a troubled youth turned musician, Elvis must navigate the waters of New Orleans' seedy underbelly. It's a little bit James Dean, a little bit Giant, and a whole lot of edgy Elvis. On Seagal's Trevor Gumbel joins Chris to talk about the film, Elvis' more serious turn, and the film's music. You can follow Chris Stachiw at

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70:34

Roustabout

The Kulturecast ·

2021/09/18

We kick off You've Never Seen September, this year focusing on Elvis Presley, with a look at one of Elvis's lesser-known films, Roustabout. Starring Elvis as a musician turned titular roustabout, Elvis must ingratiate himself to a carny setup and the woman of his dreams. DC Titan's Richard Hatem and Pulp-Serenade's Cullen Gallagher join Chris to talk about the film, Elvis's career, and Colonel Parker. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @Casualty_Chris and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. You can also

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78:12

Wild Palms

The Kulturecast ·

2021/09/02

We end TV Movie Month by looking at a cyberpunk miniseries that shares its DNA with another well-known miniseries: Wild Palms. Starring Jim Belushi as Harry Wyckoff, a patent attorney tasked with finding a long-lost flame's missing son. The job eventually leads him into the high-stakes world of religion, mind control, and virtual reality. It's a wild ride that doesn't necessarily stick the landing but still manages to be entertaining. Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard joins Chris to talk about the

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85:56

Sharpe's Rifle

The Kulturecast ·

2021/08/27

We near the end of TV Movie Month with a look at the first film in a series of fifteen that follows the exploits of Richard Sharpe in Sharpe's Rifle. Starring Sean Bean as Sharpe, it takes place during the early days of the Peninsular War, where Sharpe is tasked with pushing back the invading French. It's a fun entry and a good start to the long-running series! On Seagal's Trevor Gumbel joins Chris to talk about the film, other book adaptations, and the in-theater experience. You can follow Chris

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61:04

KCxTPB: The Suicide Squad

The Kulturecast ·

2021/08/26

We take another break from TV Movie Month to take a look at a film that retcons another film with an almost identical title: The Suicide Squad. Starring Idris Elba, John Cena, Margot Robbie, and a whole host of others, it follows the titular group as they attempt to thwart The Thinker and Starro. It's essentially Guardians of the Galaxy 3, but with blood and gore! The Projection Booth Podcast's Mike White joins Chris again to talk about the film, Gunn's resurgence, and where DC goes from here.You

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84:47

Who Am I This Time?

The Kulturecast ·

2021/08/19

We continue TV Movie Month with a look at a PBS adaptation of a Kurt Vonnegut short story: Who Am I This Time? Starring Susan Sarandon and Christopher Walken, it is set in a small Midwestern town where the only thing doing is the community theater. Walken and Sarandon play the two leads in the theater's version of "A Streetcar Named Desire," which has unintended consequences on their personal lives. DC Titan's Richard Hatem and Pulp-Serenade's Cullen Gallagher join Chris to talk about the film, the

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71:36

Murder Can Hurt You

The Kulturecast ·

2021/08/05

We kick off TV Movie Month with a movie that features a whole boatload of famous TV detectives teaming up to stop a mysterious man hunting them: Murder Can Hurt You. Starring a who's who of '70s character actors, the film follows Kojak, Columbo, Starsky and Hutch, and several other TV detectives as they attempt to thwart the Man in White. It's a goofy send-up of '70s TV detectives that doesn't always land but still manages to be mildly entertaining. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to

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113:59

Fear Street

The Kulturecast ·

2021/08/05

We take another break before TV Movie Month with a trilogy of films that reinvigorates the horror genre and queer identity in the genre: Fear Street. Split into three films, they follow the parallel stories of Shadyside and Sunnyvale, towns torn apart due to a witch's curse. After the witch's curse begins again, a group of teens must figure out a way to stop the curse and save Shadyside. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk all about the films, the films they reference, and the kills. You

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86:31

Space Jam: A New Legacy

The Kulturecast ·

2021/08/04

We take a break before TV Movie Month with a look at a film that's been mired in development hell for almost two decades, for whatever reason: Space Jam: A New Legacy. Starring Lebron James as himself, he must team up with the Looney Tunes in a plot eerily reminiscent of the original film. It's less about the Looney Tunes and more about showing off all of the cool properties that Warner Brothers owns. Artist Maggie the Odd joins Chris again to talk about the film's recycled plot, its masturbatory

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122:33

Lucky Lady

The Kulturecast ·

2021/08/02

We end Burt Reynolds Month with a film that is not only one of the frequent guest Cullen Gallagher's favorite but also one that casts Burt in a very different role: Lucky Lady. It stars Reynolds, Gene Hackman, and Liza Minelli as a group of business partners who run rum, trick the law, and fall in love in prohibition-era America. It's a wild film that deserves re-evaluation, especially given its treatment of non-traditional relationships. Pulp Serenade's Cullen Gallager and screenwriter Richard

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91:18

Deliverance

The Kulturecast ·

2021/07/28

We near the end of Burt Reynolds Month with the film that not only put Reynolds on the map but also lead to a thousand jokes about squealing: Deliverance. Starring Reynolds, Jon Voight, and Ned Beatty are friends who go on a canoe trip down a river in northern Georgia. They found themselves thrust into a trip of terror, danger, and toxic masculinity that will change them forever. Pulp Serenade's Cullen Gallager, screenwriter Richard Hatem, and film critic Josh Stewart join Chris to talk about the

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