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The Kulturecast

Weirding Way Media

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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Stone (1974)

The Kulturecast ·

2019/03/07

It's that time of the year again where we turn over the reigns of programming to The Projection Booth's Mike White for the second annual Mike White March. This year's films are all Ozploitation, focusing on the best exploitation films Australia has to offer, and this month is kicked off with Stone. A biker film that was a precursor to the more popular stateside Mad Max, the film follows the eponymous Stone, an undercover cop, who joins the Gravedigger biker gang to try and determine who is killing

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48:44

Tiptoes

The Kulturecast ·

2019/02/22

Thanks to our latest Patreon patron, we were tasked with taking a look at one of the most baffling films of the early '00s, Tiptoes. Not only does the film star a veritable whos who of know famous and award-winning actors the likes of Matthew McConaughey, Gary Oldman, Peter Dinklage, and Patricia Arquette, but it also attempts to tackle a serious topic: dwarfism. McConaughey stars as Steve, a normal man from a family of dwarfs who knocks up his girlfriend, played by Kate Beckinsale, only to be

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145:14

2018 Kulturecast Wrap-Up

The Kulturecast ·

2019/02/13

It's finally here! The yearly Kulturecast wrap-up where we talk our favorite films, least favorite, and everything in between for the year in film that was 2018. With superlatives like "the Super Mario Bros. Tribute Award" and the "Jordan Peele Breakout Award," this year's wrap-up has a little something for everyone. Along with in-theater releases, streaming films and movies are given their category since we are just a tad more progressive than that other awards show. Joined by award-winning

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37:58

Drunken Master II

The Kulturecast ·

2019/01/24

Drunken Master II or The Legend of the Drunken Master, as it was released stateside, is one of Jackie Chan's finest films and an example of what happens when kung-fu, comedy, and a well-written story are combined into something truly magical. The film follows Jackie as Wong Fei-hung who must stop a group of foreigners who are hell-bent on stealing precious antiques from the Chinese countryside. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk a whole bunch of drunken fighting moves, a climax

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42:44

Armour of God

The Kulturecast ·

2019/01/08

Armour of God is the first film in Jackie Chan's Armour of God trilogy, despite what the hacks over Miramax would have you believe in their release of the film. The film follows the exploits of Jackie as well, Jackie a.k.a. Asian Hawk, as he must help his former bandmate Alan procure the pieces of the Armour of God for a cult that has kidnapped his girlfriend. It's a mash-up between James Bond and Indiana Jones with a healthy dose of chopsocky thrown in for good measure. The Projection Booth's Mike

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37:45

Police Story

The Kulturecast ·

2018/12/20

Police Story is the first film in the acclaimed Police Story franchise that saw Jackie Chan not only as the lead in front of the camera but also behind the camera as well. Jackie stars as a Hong Kong cop tasked with taking down a corrupt crime boss and clearing his name after being framed for murder. It's not only one of Jackie's best films but also features one of the best opening scenes in all of cinema. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk downhill shanty town racing, dangerous

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40:59

Dragons Forever

The Kulturecast ·

2018/12/19

Dragons Forever is the final film starring the illustrious "Three Brothers," the trio of Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao. The film follows Jackie Chan as a Hong Kong lawyer who is hired by a sleazy chemical company to try and discredit a lawsuit brought against them by a fishery for polluting the water. Jackie must figure out what the company is actually up to with the help of his two friends, a arms dealer, and an inventor, along with trying to stop himself from falling in love with the

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78:28

Suspiria (2018)

The Kulturecast ·

2018/11/09

Suspiria (2018) is the hotly anticipated remake of the Dario Argento Giallo classic, and it takes the story and tone of the original film and does something wholly unique and innovative with it. Operating within the loosely defined confines of the original plot, the film follows Susie Bannion played by Dakota Johnson as she becomes the newest member of the Markos School of Dance only to find herself thrust into a plot to revitalize an ancient witch. Chris and Eric are joined by award-winning writer

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114:06

WNUF Halloween Special

The Kulturecast ·

2018/10/31

The WNUF Halloween Special is not only the final found footage film of Horrortober but also a film that transcends time and reality it would seem to showcase a seemingly lost Halloween night broadcast from local channel WNUF. Directed and written by Chris LaMartina, it's a love letter not only to anyone who watched TV in the '80s but also to horror fans looking for something truly unique. Chris is joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White for an in-depth discussion of the now genre classic as well

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142:10

Ghostwatch

The Kulturecast ·

2018/10/31

Ghostwatch takes the found footage genre and not only flips it on its head completely but also creates one of the most unique and shocking television experiences of the last thirty years. Written by Stephen Volk and directed by Lesley Manning, the TV film features an ensemble cast of well-known BBC news personalities who look to determine if a house in rural London is truly haunted or if it's just a hoax. Chris and Eric are joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White to analyze the controversial

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59:50

Halloween (2018)

The Kulturecast ·

2018/10/30

Halloween (2018) returns the franchise to its roots with the first true sequel to the original film that looks to rewrite the worst parts of the franchise while creating a new canonical storyline. Focusing on the struggle between a wisened Laurie Strode and a grizzled Michael Myers, Halloween (2018) tries to have its cake and eat it too by offering the original characters a worthy ending while attempting to set up a new line of sequels. Chris and Eric have a spoiler-filled discussion on the

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69:18

The Taking of Deborah Logan

The Kulturecast ·

2018/10/26

The Taking of Deborah Logan is another entry into the found footage genre that falls into every trap that the subgenre has to offer including being outright boring while also attempting to shock the audience. Written and directed by Adam Robitel, the film presents some interesting ideas about possession and disease but it ultimately falls short of being both a successful horror film or a worthy entry into the found footage subgenre. Chris and Eric are joined by award-winning writer Jess Byard to

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124:54

The Conspiracy

The Kulturecast ·

2018/10/24

The Conspiracy is the directorial debut from writer/director Christopher MacBride and it sets itself apart from the found-footage/reality horror subgenre by focusing on real-world events along with crafting a believable narrative. It's a unique twist on the found-footage subgenre that works outside of the normal confines of the typical horror film to craft something wholly original, convincing, and terrifying all at the same time. Chris and Eric give their spoiler-free thoughts on the film along

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57:40

Venom

The Kulturecast ·

2018/10/10

Venom is the first film in Sony's burgeoning Spider-man Villian Connected Universe and seemingly a direct sequel in tone and style to the Raimi Spider-Man films of the early '00s. The film stars Tom Hardy as the titular man fused with symbiote who must stop an evil Mark Zuckerberg stand-in from dominating the world by bringing down more of the goopy symbiotes. Chris and Eric are joined by Canadian director Matt Campagna to talk Hardy's accent "choice", where this movie stands in the pantheon of

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109:03

Hell House LLC / Hell House LLC II: The Abbadon Hotel

The Kulturecast ·

2018/10/03

Hell House LLC and Hell House LLC II: The Abbadon Hotel are the first two films in the Hell House LLC trilogy and establish a compelling, terrifying narrative behind a seemingly normal abandoned hotel turned haunted house. Written and directed by Stephen Cognetti, the films present a fresh approach to the found footage genre as well as creating some truly unique and memorable characters and scares. Chris and Eric have a spoiler-filled discussion about both films and speak with director Stephen

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46:28

Harakiri

The Kulturecast ·

2018/09/26

Harakiri is not only one of the finest samurai films ever made but also a commentary on the rise of feudalism in Japan and its abuse of the people it sought to rule. The film stars Tatsuya Nakadai as desperate ronin who implores the head of a castle to allow him to commit seppuku inside its courtyard. Mike White joins Chris once again to discuss the final film of Samurai September and how it may be one of the cinema's greats.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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59:43

The Predator

The Kulturecast ·

2018/09/24

The Predator is not only the sixth film in the Predator franchise but also the first directed by Shane Black who previously starred in the first film. The film follows Boyd Holbrook and Jacob Tremblay as father and son who must work together with a group of PTSD-afflicted soldiers to not only fight back against the titular alien but also against the US military. It's a jumbled, poorly edited mess that doesn't live up to its potential and squanders the talents of everyone involved. Mike White joins

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44:45

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

The Kulturecast ·

2018/09/20

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance is the first film in the film series based on the influential Japanese manga Lone Wolf and Cub and it's a hell of a first entry. It stars Tomisaburô Wakayama as the titular executioner turned assassin who roams the countryside looking to avenge his honor and the death of his wife at the hands of a rival clan. Mike White joins Chris to discuss the latest film in Samurai September and it's over the top action stylings.As always, you can follow Chris Stachiw

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71:03

The Nun

The Kulturecast ·

2018/09/14

The Nun is the latest film in the Conjuring Universe coming hot on the heels of last year's Annabelle: Creation, this time with Taissa Farmiga and Demian Bichir as a nun and priest, tasked with taking investigating the demonic titular villain. They travel to Romania to stop Valak who has been set free from her bonds due to the bombings of WWII and is hell-bent on escaping the monastery by any means necessary. Michael Wallace joins Chris and Eric to discuss the film while Bonnie Aarons (Valak) is

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44:03

Kiru (Kill!)

The Kulturecast ·

2018/09/13

Chris is joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White to kick off Samurai September with a look at Kiru, a sendup of the samurai genre that utilizes humor and parody over stone-faced samurai. The film follows a former farmer and a former samurai who wander into a desolate town only to get swept into a power struggle between a clanlord and seven of his samurai who turn on him. It's a humorous take on the genre and worthy samurai film in its own right. As always, you can follow Chris Stachiw

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