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Almost Cult Classics

Hats Off Entertainment

Join cinephiles Ryan and Joe as they dive into the making and history behind some of cinema"s forgotten gems. From Hats Off Entertainment.

tv & film film history

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01:10:09

Movie Catch-up - April 2024

Almost Cult Classics ·

2024/05/04

On this movie catch-up we dicuss: 00:00:00 - Unfrosted Trailer 00:06:40 - Blackberry (2023) 00:12:48 - Steve Martin Documentary (2024) 00:20:22 - Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) 00:28:28 - David Lynch Movies Don't forget to check us out on Patreon for even more content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

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01:13:59

Episode 36 - Bowfinger (1999)

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2024/04/22

On this episode, we discuss Frank Oz's Bowfinger! The showbiz comedy stars Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Jamie Kennedy, Christine Baranski, and Terence Stamp. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about Frank Oz's other movies - everything from The Dark Crystal up to The Score. You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catalogue of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics. You can also find us on Twitter:

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40:21

Sidetracks - We Made a Short Film

Almost Cult Classics ·

2024/04/09

On this random discussion, we talk about our experience making a short film as part of a 37 Hour Film Festival hosted by Kevin Smith's Smodcastle. Don't forget to check us out on Patreon for even more content: https://patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store, where we are currently offering a special promotion:

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01:20:42

Movie Catch-up - March 2024

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2024/03/29

Our latest movie catch-up ended up being a milestone episode for two reasons. One, it's probably the longest and most diverse list of films we've ever discussed on an episode. Two, we probably got the angriest we have ever been discussing a movie on the show, which was a film sent to us by one of our kind Patrons! Did you know our supporters on Patreon have access to a PO Box, where they can send us movies to check out as well as a bunch of other bonus features? Check it out:

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01:50:02

Episode 35 - Mystery Men (1999)

Almost Cult Classics ·

2024/03/12

On this episode we revisit Kinka Usher's 1999 superhero comedy, Mystery Men! The film stars Ben Stiller, William H. Macy, Hank Azaria, Paul Reubens, Janeane Garofalo, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi, Geoffrey Rush, and Tom Waits. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about a similar themed superhero comedy, Super (2010). You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catalogue of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics.

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01:28:32

Movie Catch-up - January/February 2024

Almost Cult Classics ·

2024/02/24

On our latest movie catch-up we discuss a very diverse array of movies that we watched over the course of January - some new, some old. As always be prepared for some hot takes and controversial opinions. Also, just a heads up, you can hear the central heat kick on towards the end of the discussion. We usually turn it off but it was freezing the day we recorded so sorry about that. Timecodes below! 00:00:00 - Wonka 00:10:27 - Poor Things 00:20:16 - Withnail & I 00:31:57 - My Dinner with Andre

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02:03:21

Episode 34 - Wild Wild West (1999)

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2024/02/08

On our first episode of 2024 we finally tackle a movie we have been wanting to do since launching this show - Wild Wild West! It's a movie that both of us grew up with yet hadn't seen in 20 years so come join us as we discuss whether the movie has been unfairly maligned or if it's as bad as everyone says it is. We also use this as an opportunity to discuss the ecelctic film career of director Barry Sonnenfeld. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about Sonnenfeld's next movie: Big

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49:43

Sidetracks - Joe's VHS Collection

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2024/01/31

On this random episode about nothing, Ryan & I go through some bizarre childhood VHS tapes that I had in storage. This inspired a variety of discussions including; Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre, the cinema of Yahoo Serious, the 1960's Three Stooges movies, VHS box sets, Tom Green, Roberto Benigni's Pinocchio, Warriors of Virtue, Jerry Lewis' The Day the Clown Cried, and a bunch more topics that don't relate to anything.

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51:17

Movie Catch-up - December 2023

Almost Cult Classics ·

2024/01/09

Welcome to our December movie catch-up! On it we discuss: 00:00:16 - Dien Bien Phu (1992) 00:05:08 - Godzilla Minus One (2023) 00:17:04 - The Holdovers... again (2023) 00:31:24 - Candy Cane Lane (2023) 00:39:02 - Fallout TV series trailer 00:42:34 - Joe's Naked Gun Video

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01:29:55

Episode 33 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

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2023/12/23

On this year's holiday episode, we discuss Shane Black's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang! This crime comedy from 2005 stars Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan. We also talk about some of Black's other movies, like The Nice Guys, as well as his fondness for setting his movies around Christmastime.

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58:42

Movie Catch-up - November 2023

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2023/12/18

On our November movie-catch up we discuss newer releases such as; Thanksgiving, The Frasier Reboot, Good Burger 2, and HBO's Albert Brooks doc. Ryan also takes us through some of the older movies he's been watching like; Un Flic, Aguirre, Onibaba, and Caligula. I swear those are all real titles. 00:00:00 Porco Rosso 00:04:22 Thanksgiving 00:07:30 The Killer 00:08:49 Albert Brooks: Defending My Life 00:19:00 Good Burger 2 00:25:42 Frasier Reboot 00:30:41 Movie Theater Story 00:37:42 Radio Days

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01:18:42

Episode 32 - The Shadow (1994)

Almost Cult Classics ·

2023/12/05

On this episode we're talking about 1994's The Shadow, starring Alec Baldwin and directed by Russell Mulcahy. We also talk about the origins of the pulp character as well as some of the other films directed by Mulcahy, such as Highlander. The conversation keeps going on our Patreon, where we talk about The Rocketeer, The Phantom, and The Spirit: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

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45:39

Movie Catch-up - October 2023

Almost Cult Classics ·

2023/11/13

On this month's movie catch-up we chat about some of the movies we watched during the month of October, including new releases; The Holdovers, Dream Scenario, and A Haunting in Venice. Ryan also regales us with some of the Miyazaki films and French noire he's been watching. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

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01:25:28

Episode 31 - The Exorcist III (1991)

Almost Cult Classics ·

2023/10/30

On this year's Halloween episode we take a look back at William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III! Based on his own novel, Legion, Blatty directs this belated sequel to the original which stars George C. Scott as Lt. Kinderman, taking over the role from Lee J. Cobb in the first film. An exclusive follow-up will be available on Patreon where we discuss the only other film that Blatty directed, The Ninth Configuration: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics.

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01:41:50

Episode 30 - Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)

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2023/10/13

On this episode, we revisit about Robert Rodriguez's Once Upon a Time in Mexico from 2003. The third and final installment of his Mexico triology, we also used this as an opportunity to talk about the previous two films; El Mariachi and Desperado. Support us on Patreon for even more content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

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01:07:23

Movie Catch-up: Barbenheimer Edition

Almost Cult Classics ·

2023/09/19

On this movie catch-up, we chat about the two biggest films of the summer: Barbie and Oppenheimer! We also talk about seeing Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein during Blobfest and Ryan's recent anime viewings... because that's where we're at now I guess. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics Twitter: www.twitter.com/almostcclasscis Website: www.almostcultclassics.com

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01:26:21

Episode 29 - The Freshman (1990)

Almost Cult Classics ·

2023/08/31

On this episode we take a look at Andrew Bergman's The Freshman starring Matthew Broderick and Marlon Brando. In it, Broderick plays a college freshman who gets roped into a business venture with a mobster played by Brando, who is essentially reprising his role as Don Corleone. The movie also stars Bruno Kirby, Penelope Ann Miller, BD Wong, Maximillian Schell, and Paul Benedict. Support us on Patreon for even more content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

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01:31:45

Sidetracks - Our Top South Park Episodes

Almost Cult Classics ·

2023/07/18

After discussing the careers of Trey Parker and Matt Stone at length for our episode on BASEketball, we decided to list our all-time favorite South Park episodes! Joe ranks his in a top 15 format while Ryan picks his favorites in chronological order.

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01:41:48

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - Review &...

Almost Cult Classics ·

2023/07/03

Join us just minutes after our screening of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' at our boyhood movie theater to discuss the fifth installment in detail! This is a spoiler heavy discussion right from the jump so don't listen if you don't want the plot ruined for you. Don't forget to check us out on Patreon for bonus content and early access to all of our episodes: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

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01:01:10

Movie Catch-up: Everything Everywhere All at Once,...

Almost Cult Classics ·

2023/06/26

On this episode we catch-up on: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Evil Dead Rise, Pearl, Renfield, The Whale, and we wrap thing up with our predictions for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! If you've read spoilers for that one, please don't share anything in the comments as we want to go in completely fresh next weekend!

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