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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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83:44

Sharky's Machine

The Kulturecast ·

2021/07/27

We continue Burt Reynolds Month with an entry into Reynold's rather large catalog of cop films that stands out since Reynolds himself directing it: Sharky's Machine. Starring Reynolds and a cavalcade of fantastic character actors, Reynolds plays the titular Sharky, a disgraced cop who stumbles upon a political conspiracy. With some strange choices, both style, and substance, it's more than just a cop film, for both the good and bad. Pulp Serenade's Cullen Gallager, screenwriter Richard Hatem, and

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96:47

Smokey and the Bandit

The Kulturecast ·

2021/07/09

We kick off Burt Reynolds Month with a look at one of his films that truly vaulted him into superstardom: Smokey and the Bandit. Starring Reynolds and Jerry Reed, it stars the two as the Bandit and Snowman, who are tasked with transporting Coors beer from Texarkana to Atlanta in 28 hours. The film traded in the trucking culture of the 70s along with a heavy helping of sex appeal courtesy of Reynolds and Sally Field. Pulp Serenade's Cullen Gallagher, screenwriter Richard Hatem, and Dark Destination's

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110:12

Cool World

The Kulturecast ·

2021/07/08

We end the second annual Jess Byard June with a film that is on the list for being one of the worst of all time, a true dud: Cool World. Starring Brad Pitt and Gabriel Byrne, it centers on the two as a displaced police officer and a comic book artist both attempting to escape an animated reality called "Cool World" While it may sound like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?", that comparison begins and ends with live-action and animation. Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard and artist Maggie the Odd join Chris

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82:24

American Pop

The Kulturecast ·

2021/06/29

We continue the second annual Jess Byard June with a look at what is widely considered to be Bakshi's best film: American Pop. Centering around an immigrant Jewish family, it tells the story of four generations that attempt to break into the music industry and make a name for themselves. It's the quietest and most reflective of his works and one that stands out due to its soundtrack. Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard and artist Maggie the Odd join Chris to talk all about the film, its soundtrack,

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80:33

Poltergeist (1982)

The Kulturecast ·

2021/06/17

In this bonus Wake Up Heavy crossover episode, we take a look at one of the most famous horror films of the '80s: Poltergeist (1982). Starring Craig T. Nelson and Jo Beth Williams, the film follows their family as pesky spirits plague it in their California tract home. The film also spawned two sequels and a remake, all of which experience diminishing returns. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris once again to talk about the film, their shared experiences with it, and the rest of the series.You

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98:51

The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It

The Kulturecast ·

2021/06/17

In this bonus crossover episode, we take a look at the most recent entry into The Conjuring Universe and possibly the final film in the mainline franchise: The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It. Starring the always fantastic pair of Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, the film follows the two as they attempt to clear the name of a man who murdered while possibly possessed. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the film, the universe as a whole, and if there will be another movie.You

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62:50

Fritz The Cat

The Kulturecast ·

2021/06/03

We kick off the second annual Jess Byard June with a look at one of Ralph Bakshi's more infamous works and the first animated film to be rated X: Fritz the Cat. Featuring Skip Hinnant as the titular feline, it follows the exploits of Fritz as he stumbles from one awkward scenario to another, taking the piss out of the '60s at the same time. It's a satire first and foremost but lacks a strong narrative structure to pair with some biting commentary. The Projection Booth's Mike White and film critic

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75:58

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

The Kulturecast ·

2021/05/28

We end our second annual Indian Cinema Month with another team-up between Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as they once again fall in and out of love in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. SRK and Kajol play two best friends who become embroiled in a love triangle that spans nearly a decade. It's similar to DDLJ with some pacing issues but manages to succeed thanks to the chemistry between the leads. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley and The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk about the film, the leads, and it's

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75:33

Gully Boy

The Kulturecast ·

2021/05/21

We near the end of our second annual Indian Cinema Month with a film that proves hip-hop truly does transcend culture and that you should always follow your dreams: Gully Boy. Starring Ranveer Singh as Murad, it follows his journey from living in the slums of Mumbai to becoming the titular rapper dead set on escaping his future. It's a story of love, music, and the hustle to be successful. DC Titan's Richard Hatem and Pulp Serenade's Cullen Gallagher joins Chris to talk about the film, the message,

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106:56

3 Idiots

The Kulturecast ·

2021/05/19

We continue our second annual Indian Cinema Month with a film that challenges long-held tenants of the education system along with certain aspects of Indian culture: 3 Idiots. Starring Aamir Khan, it follows Khan and two friends who enroll in engineering school and then have to overcome the odds, their professors, and society. Not only is the film immensely entertaining, but it also manages to take to task society as a whole. Lawyer Neal Parekh joins Chris to talk about the film, growing up with

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88:54

Lagaan

The Kulturecast ·

2021/05/13

We kick off our second annual Indian Cinema Month with a look at a film centered on a high-stakes game of cricket between the colonial British and rural Indians: Lagaan. Starring charismatic lead Aamir Khan as Bhuvan, he wagers three years of grain taxes on a game of cricket against the occupying Brits. Its sports meets musical in this epic that succeeds most of the time but makes some truly mindboggling decisions. Artist Maggie the Odd joins Chris to talk about the film, how it stacks up against

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39:19

Saving Private Ryan

The Kulturecast ·

2021/05/06

We round out the films Chris hasn't seen with a look at a war film that may be the best the genre has to offer: Saving Private Ryan. Starring Tom Hanks and an ensemble cast, it follows Hanks as a captain in WWII tasked with bringing a soldier back from the front whose siblings all died. It features some of the most harrowing and realistic combat footage ever recreated but stumbles otherwise. On Seagal's Trevor Gumbel joins Chris once again to talk about the film, the ensemble cast, and where it

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61:35

Mortal Kombat (2021)

The Kulturecast ·

2021/05/06

In this bonus episode, we take a look at yet another HBO Max release that aims to right the wrongs of the previous entry: Mortal Kombat (2021). Featuring an ensemble cast, it follows Cole, an MMA fighter, who is thrust into the world of inter-dimensional fights and fatalities as he must figure out his destiny. It's better than MK: Annihilation but still suffers from issues that plague many video game film adaptations. On Seagal's Trevor Gumbel join Chris to talk about the film, the ensemble cast,

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108:03

Citizen Kane

The Kulturecast ·

2021/05/06

As we continue to look at important films that Chris has never seen, we come upon a film considered to be one of the greatest films of all time: Citizen Kane. Written, starring, and directed by Orson Welles, it tells the story of Charles Kane, a media magnate whose life seems to be as out of control as it is grand. The film is as technically impressive as it is well written as it is well-acted and deserves to be part of the conversation for the greatest film ever. The Projection Booth's Mike White

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88:44

Do The Right Thing

The Kulturecast ·

2021/04/15

As we continue to look at important films that Chris hasn't seen, we take a look at not only the best film of Spike Lee's filmography but a truly amazing film: Do the Right Thing. Featuring an ensemble cast, the film takes place over several scorching summer days in New York City's Bed-Stuy neighbor. With both the temperature and racial tensions heating up, it's a slice of life look at what it means to be American and what we can learn from each other in the process. Scary Stories We Tell's Jess

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97:06

Chinatown

The Kulturecast ·

2021/04/15

This month we're taking a look at films that Chris hasn't seen, and most of them are going to be some of the true classics of the medium including the first film of the month: Chinatown. Featuring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, it follows Nicholson as J.J. Gittes, a private eye who is approached by a wife who is convinced that her husband is sleeping around on her. He is then drawn into a web of intrigue, murder, and water that can only end in one place: Chinatown. Screenwriter Richard Hatem and

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53:34

Baby Face

The Kulturecast ·

2021/04/05

We end Mike White March with a film that pushed the Hayes Code at the time and continues to offer an intriguing look at the lengths one woman will go to get what she wants: Baby Face. Featuring Barbara Stanwyck as the titular character, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and self-realization within the world of 1930's finance. It pushes the boundaries of what was acceptable at the time and is still worth checking out today. The Projection Booth's Mike White and On Seagal's Trevor Gumbel join

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95:37

KCxTPB: Godzilla vs. Kong

The Kulturecast ·

2021/04/02

We take another break from Mike White March to watch the second film in the HBOMax home streaming experience: Godzilla vs. Kong. Featuring the two titular characters, it also stars a handful of human actors trying to understand why the two monsters are fighting. It's another lackluster entry in a mediocre connected universe. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk all about the entire Monsterverse, where it goes from here, and why Kong isn't a King. You can follow Chris Stachiw at

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196:24

KCxTPB: Zack Snyder's Justice League

The Kulturecast ·

2021/03/26

We take a break from Mike White March to take an extended look at a film that many of us thought didn't exist let alone would ever see the light of day: Zack Snyder's Justice League. A completely recut, reshot version of Joss Whedon's disaster, it tells the story of the formation and early trials of the titular Justice League. It's a film whose journey to existence is more exciting than the film's plot but it still manages to entertain even with a four-hour run time. The Projection Booth's Mike

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46:17

Three on a Match

The Kulturecast ·

2021/03/25

We near the end of Mike White March with a look at a film that pushes the boundaries of what was acceptable in cinema at the time: Three on a Match. Featuring Anne Dvorak, Joan Blondell, and Bette Davis, the three play friends reunited after years apart whose lives spiral out of control after their chance meeting. It features drug addiction, suicide, and child abuse; oh boy! The Projection Booth's Mike White and Dark Destination's Father Malone join Chris to talk all about the film, Cagney's

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