CF3: Cult Fans, Films & Finds
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWe interview a fellow cult film fan or industry professional each week and ask them to help us dissect and rate our Cult Film of the Week, assigning it a score on our patented Cultfilmometer. We close each show with commentary on interesting film news we dug up for your enjoyment.
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047: Troll 2 (1990) w/ George Hardy
January 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBFANS: The world's greatest actor-dentist George Hardy joins CF3 to discuss the experience of working on Troll 2 and its rediscovery as a cult classic years later. We cover the documentary Best Worst Movie, his recent work in Texas Cotton (now on Amazon Prime) and get him to open up about his friendship with Greg Sestero, star of The Room, author of The Disaster Artist, and his co-star in their upcoming horror film Cyst (2020). FILMS: We venture down to Nilbog for the so bad it's great "hor...
Hobgoblins (1988) and Vice Academy (1989) w/ Rick Sloane
January 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBFANS: Rick Sloane--writer, producer and director of 80s and 90s cult classics--joins CF3 this week to discuss the films that influenced him, casting Mary Woronov in Blood Theater, meeting Roger Corman, and so much more. FILMS: The double feature returns! With Rick Sloane still in the house, we uncover the truth about Hobgoblins (1988). How did it wind up on MST3K? What's the deal with that rake scene? Did Rick almost die while making it? And what would each of us fantasize about if we were...
046: Hobgoblins (1988) and Vice Academy (1989) w/ Rick Sloane
January 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBFANS: Rick Sloane--writer, producer and director of 80s and 90s cult classics--joins CF3 this week to discuss the films that influenced him, casting Mary Woronov in Blood Theater, meeting Roger Corman, and so much more. FILMS: The double feature returns! With Rick Sloane still in the house, we uncover the truth about Hobgoblins (1988). How did it wind up on MST3K? What's the deal with that rake scene? Did Rick almost die while making it? And what would each of us fantasize about if we were...
RAD (1986) w/ Bill Allen
December 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBFANS: Actor Bill Allen (RAD, Streamers, Breaking Bad) joins us to discuss working with Robert Altman, the valuable advice he received from Rod Steiger, playing Farm Aid in 1993 with Lou Diamond Phillips, and how his friendship with Brandon Lee will be remembered as part of an upcoming documentary on the late great actor. FILMS: Bill joins us for the entirety of our review of RAD (1986), in which he played protagonist and BMX wunderkind Cru Jones. Did he do his own stunts? What does he thin...
045: RAD (1986) w/ Bill Allen
December 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBFANS: Actor Bill Allen (RAD, Streamers, Breaking Bad) joins us to discuss working with Robert Altman, the valuable advice he received from Rod Steiger, playing Farm Aid in 1993 with Lou Diamond Phillips, and how his friendship with Brandon Lee will be remembered as part of an upcoming documentary on the late great actor. FILMS: Bill joins us for the entirety of our review of RAD (1986), in which he played protagonist and BMX wunderkind Cru Jones. Did he do his own stunts? What does he thin...
Die Hard (1988) w/ Our Drunk Asses
December 23, 2019 14:59 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBFANS: Merry Christmas! The CF3 co-hosts are starting to get our drink on while discussing our favorite guests and episodes from Year One in the podcast biz. We smash the alarm clock and tell you what to expect for our epic 50th episode in January and more. FILMS: Yipee-ki-yay! We're getting pretty drunk now, and it shows! Join us for our in-depth review of Die Hard (1988). Is it a Christmas movie? Was the Karl vs. Carl moment necessary? Why would McClane rather be in Philadelphia? While ev...
044: Die Hard (1988) w/ Our Drunk Asses
December 23, 2019 14:59 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBFANS: Merry Christmas! The CF3 co-hosts are starting to get our drink on while discussing our favorite guests and episodes from Year One in the podcast biz. We smash the alarm clock and tell you what to expect for our epic 50th episode in January and more. FILMS: Yipee-ki-yay! We're getting pretty drunk now, and it shows! Join us for our in-depth review of Die Hard (1988). Is it a Christmas movie? Was the Karl vs. Carl moment necessary? Why would McClane rather be in Philadelphia? While ev...
043: A Christmas Story (1983) w/ Scott "Flick" Schwartz
December 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBFANS: Actor Scott Schwartz tells us about going toe-to-toe with comedic heavyweights Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason in his film debut in The Toy (1982). We also hear about Scott's amazing time volunteering as crew for WWF in the mid-80s, working with the likes of Roddy Piper, Andre the Giant and Big John Studd, and how he later worked to produce a celebrity autograph trading card series with Donruss. FILMS: Oh Fudge! We take aim at A Christmas Story (1983) and chat with Scott "Flick" Sch...
A Christmas Story (1983) w/ Scott "Flick" Schwartz
December 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBFANS: Actor Scott Schwartz tells us about going toe-to-toe with comedic heavyweights Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason in his film debut in The Toy (1982). We also hear about Scott's amazing time volunteering as crew for WWF in the mid-80s, working with the likes of Roddy Piper, Andre the Giant and Big John Studd, and how he later worked to produce a celebrity autograph trading card series with Donruss. FILMS: Oh Fudge! We take aim at A Christmas Story (1983) and chat with Scott "Flick" Sch...
Enter the Dragon (1973) w/ Ming Chen & Ira Heiden feat. Mike Moh
December 09, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 44 MBFANS: Ira Heiden (A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors) is back to talk about his passion project: a documentary about the late actor Brandon Lee, which he is working on with Bill Allen (RAD), Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba), Bill Mumy (Lost in Space), and Robby Krieger of The Doors, just to drop a few names! FILMS: Brandon's father Bruce is the subject of our cult film of the week, as we offer up Enter the Dragon (1973) to the Cult Filmometer! This segment was recorded at A Shared ...
042: Enter the Dragon (1973) w/ Ming Chen & Ira Heiden feat. Mike Moh
December 09, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 44 MBFANS: Ira Heiden (A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors) is back to talk about his passion project: a documentary about the late actor Brandon Lee, which he is working on with Bill Allen (RAD), Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba), Bill Mumy (Lost in Space), and Robby Krieger of The Doors, just to drop a few names! FILMS: Brandon's father Bruce is the subject of our cult film of the week, as we offer up Enter the Dragon (1973) to the Cult Filmometer! This segment was recorded at A Shared ...
A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) w/ Ira Heiden
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBFANS: We chat with actor Ira Heiden (A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark) about getting into horror films, auditioning for Elm Street and what it was like to work with Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira. He entertains with his favorite Steve Martin story from filming Father of the Bride and talks about developing relationships in Hollywood while starring in ABC's Alias and the direct-to-video Zapped!Again! FILMS: Ira joins us for our review of A Nightmare ...
041: A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) w/ Ira Heiden
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBFANS: We chat with actor Ira Heiden (A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark) about getting into horror films, auditioning for Elm Street and what it was like to work with Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira. He entertains with his favorite Steve Martin story from filming Father of the Bride and talks about developing relationships in Hollywood while starring in ABC's Alias and the direct-to-video Zapped!Again! FILMS: Ira joins us for our review of A Nightmare ...
Galaxy Quest (1999) w/ Jack Bennett feat. Jeremy Howard & Kevin McDonald
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBFANS: By Grabthar's Hammer, what an episode we've got for you! After Kevin McDonald introduces the CF3 crew in the style of his announcer character from Galaxy Quest, we are joined by Jack Bennett, director of Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019), which screens in theaters across the country for one night only 11/26 through Fathom Events. Jack talks about his vision for the film, dazzles us with tales of meeting the Quest cast & crew, honors the late Alan Rickman and genuinely ...
040: Galaxy Quest (1999) w/ Jack Bennett feat. Jeremy Howard & Kevin McDonald
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBFANS: By Grabthar's Hammer, what an episode we've got for you! After Kevin McDonald introduces the CF3 crew in the style of his announcer character from Galaxy Quest, we are joined by Jack Bennett, director of Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019), which screens in theaters across the country for one night only 11/26 through Fathom Events. Jack talks about his vision for the film, dazzles us with tales of meeting the Quest cast & crew, honors the late Alan Rickman and genuinely ...
Night of the Comet (1984) w/ Emily Marvin feat. Catherine Mary Stewart
November 18, 2019 06:05 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBFANS: Emily Marvin, daughter of our own Dames Marvs, joins the podcast to talk about graduate writing programs, getting published, her favorite cult and horror films, Stephen King's mansion, and how much of a jerk her dad is. FILMS: We're throwing our comet party a month early by reviewing Night of the Comet (1984) with Emily, plus we get a drop-in from Reggie herself--Catherine Mary Stewart! We argue over the soundtrack and discuss the impact of NOTC on the films and TV shows that followe...
039: Night of the Comet (1984) w/ Emily Marvin feat. Catherine Mary Stewart
November 18, 2019 06:05 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBFANS: Emily Marvin, daughter of our own Dames Marvs, joins the podcast to talk about graduate writing programs, getting published, her favorite cult and horror films, Stephen King's mansion, and how much of a jerk her dad is. FILMS: We're throwing our comet party a month early by reviewing Night of the Comet (1984) with Emily, plus we get a drop-in from Reggie herself--Catherine Mary Stewart! We argue over the soundtrack and discuss the impact of NOTC on the films and TV shows that followe...
038: War Games (1983) w/ Eddie Deezen
November 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBFANS: We are joined by Eddie Deezen, who has had a decades long acting career portraying nerds beginning with Eugene in Grease (1978) and moving along to films directed by Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis & John Badham. Plus--Laserblast (1978)! Eddie talks about hanging out with Tom Hanks at Dodgers games, meeting members of The Beatles, and more! FILMS: War Games (1983) invades CF3, and we talk with Eddie about playing the first computer geek in movie history. The film's dated technology...
War Games (1983) w/ Eddie Deezen
November 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBFANS: We are joined by Eddie Deezen, who has had a decades long acting career portraying nerds beginning with Eugene in Grease (1978) and moving along to films directed by Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis & John Badham. Plus--Laserblast (1978)! Eddie talks about hanging out with Tom Hanks at Dodgers games, meeting members of The Beatles, and more! FILMS: War Games (1983) invades CF3, and we talk with Eddie about playing the first computer geek in movie history. The film's dated technology...
037: The Mothman Prophecies (2002) w/ Seth & Adrienne Breedlove
November 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBFANS: Seth & Adrienne Breedlove of Smalltown Monsters, whose 5-year history documenting rural folklore and mysterious legends, join us to discuss Momo: The Missouri Monster (2019), their latest entry in the series, explaining for us how and why it departs from their traditional documentary approach. We find out if they are believers in Mothman, the Boggy Creek monster, UFOs and the other mysterious cryptids covered in their films. We discuss bucket list projects and the great Lyle Blackburn....
The Mothman Prophecies (2002) w/ Seth & Adrienne Breedlove
November 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBFANS: Seth & Adrienne Breedlove of Smalltown Monsters, whose 5-year history documenting rural folklore and mysterious legends, join us to discuss Momo: The Missouri Monster (2019), their latest entry in the series, explaining for us how and why it departs from their traditional documentary approach. We find out if they are believers in Mothman, the Boggy Creek monster, UFOs and the other mysterious cryptids covered in their films. We discuss bucket list projects and the great Lyle Blackburn....
Psycho (1960) w/ Bruce Crawford
October 28, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBFANS: Film historian and Bernard Herrmann documentary producer Bruce Crawford discusses Herrmann's influence on his career. We then discuss Bruce's incredible 27-year run of producing special screenings of classic films with the stars on-hand in Omaha, Nebraska. The latest is Caddyshack (1980) and will feature Q&A and meet n' greet with star Cindy Morgan on November 8th. We prod Bruce for past highlights, bucket list stars and more. Hear about the event that was attended by George Lucas hims...
036: Psycho (1960) w/ Bruce Crawford
October 28, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBFANS: Film historian and Bernard Herrmann documentary producer Bruce Crawford discusses Herrmann's influence on his career. We then discuss Bruce's incredible 27-year run of producing special screenings of classic films with the stars on-hand in Omaha, Nebraska. The latest is Caddyshack (1980) and will feature Q&A and meet n' greet with star Cindy Morgan on November 8th. We prod Bruce for past highlights, bucket list stars and more. Hear about the event that was attended by George Lucas hims...
035: The Karate Kid (1984) w/ Ming Chen & Matt Miller
October 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBFANS: Recorded live from A Shared Universe PodcaStudio in Eatontown, NJ, CF3 is joined by two Jersey boys and veterans of the show--Ming Chen of AMC's Comic Book Men and video game world record holder Matt Miller. We chat about Ming & Mike Zapcic's studio, Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash and the Reboot Roadshow, Ming's adventures in Omaha, Cobra Kai, and MOTU vs. G.I. Joe. FILMS: Try not to wax off during our expansive segment on The Karate Kid (1984), the classic tale of good vs. evil. Or...
The Karate Kid (1984) w/ Ming Chen & Matt Miller
October 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBFANS: Recorded live from A Shared Universe PodcaStudio in Eatontown, NJ, CF3 is joined by two Jersey boys and veterans of the show--Ming Chen of AMC's Comic Book Men and video game world record holder Matt Miller. We chat about Ming & Mike Zapcic's studio, Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash and the Reboot Roadshow, Ming's adventures in Omaha, Cobra Kai, and MOTU vs. G.I. Joe. FILMS: Try not to wax off during our expansive segment on The Karate Kid (1984), the classic tale of good vs. evil. Or...
034: Friday the 13th (1980) w/ Vincente DiSanti & Kevin Smith feat. Ari Lehman
October 11, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBFANS: Vincente DiSanti discusses the state of Friday the 13th as a franchise and his Indiegogo campaign for fan film Never Hike in the Snow, the prequel to Never Hike Alone (2017). We hear details about the production and learn more about his directing career and what he loves about the series. SPOILER ALERT: In the week since we conducted this interview, the campaign has smashed its funding goal, but we encourage you to still contribute or purchase add-ons so you can own a part of this rema...
Friday the 13th (1980) w/ Vincente DiSanti & Kevin Smith feat. Ari Lehman
October 11, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBFANS: Vincente DiSanti discusses the state of Friday the 13th as a franchise and his Indiegogo campaign for fan film Never Hike in the Snow, the prequel to Never Hike Alone (2017). We hear details about the production and learn more about his directing career and what he loves about the series. SPOILER ALERT: In the week since we conducted this interview, the campaign has smashed its funding goal, but we encourage you to still contribute or purchase add-ons so you can own a part of this rema...
033: The Monster Squad (1987) w/ André Gower
October 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBFANS: André Gower, star of The Monster Squad (1987) talks about what drove him to create Wolfman’s Got Nards (2018), the documentary that serves as a love letter to the film, its fans, and its enduring legacy as a cult classic. We discuss his current tour of the film through the country’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Blu-ray release, and his favorite moment in the film. He also breaks down the story behind the “Stephen King Rules” shirt in stunning detail. FILMS: The Monster Squad (1987) is b...
The Monster Squad (1987) w/ André Gower
October 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBFANS: André Gower, star of The Monster Squad (1987) talks about what drove him to create Wolfman’s Got Nards (2018), the documentary that serves as a love letter to the film, its fans, and its enduring legacy as a cult classic. We discuss his current tour of the film through the country’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Blu-ray release, and his favorite moment in the film. He also breaks down the story behind the “Stephen King Rules” shirt in stunning detail. FILMS: The Monster Squad (1987) is b...
032: The Howling (1981) w/ Dee Wallace
September 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBFANS: The sensational Dee Wallace, who has successfully pulled double-duty as scream queen and suburban mom in 200 Hollywood films over a 45-year-career, opens up about her delectable roles in 3 from Hell (2019) and Critters Attack! (2019). We couldn't help but to stroll down memory lane with her for a chat about Cujo (1983) and Critters (1986) as well. But the highlight of our chat was learning about her journey into personal healing--you don't want to miss this! FILMS: Joe Dante's The Ho...
The Howling (1981) w/ Dee Wallace
September 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBFANS: The sensational Dee Wallace, who has successfully pulled double-duty as scream queen and suburban mom in 200 Hollywood films over a 45-year-career, opens up about her delectable roles in 3 from Hell (2019) and Critters Attack! (2019). We couldn't help but to stroll down memory lane with her for a chat about Cujo (1983) and Critters (1986) as well. But the highlight of our chat was learning about her journey into personal healing--you don't want to miss this! FILMS: Joe Dante's The Ho...
The King of Kong (2007) w/ Walter Day
September 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBFANS: Walter Day, the father of esports and founder of Twin Galaxies, discusses his travels at age 70 and the ceremonies related to The Walter Day Collection, the trading card series he debuted in 2011, which has now reached over 3,000 cards and serves to document the history of gaming, its records and other facets of pop culture. We touch upon the importance of podcasting in chronicling history, the character Walter inspired in Wreck-It Ralph (2012), and we get Walter’s thoughts on several ...
031: The King of Kong (2007) w/ Walter Day
September 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBFANS: Walter Day, the father of esports and founder of Twin Galaxies, discusses his travels at age 70 and the ceremonies related to The Walter Day Collection, the trading card series he debuted in 2011, which has now reached over 3,000 cards and serves to document the history of gaming, its records and other facets of pop culture. We touch upon the importance of podcasting in chronicling history, the character Walter inspired in Wreck-It Ralph (2012), and we get Walter’s thoughts on several ...
030: Tremors (1990) w/ Shelley Pack & Josh Sutherland
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBFANS: Shelley Pack & Josh Sutherland combined forces to write, produce and direct Chasing Molly (2019), a fish-out-of-water comedy that finds Pack on the run from a drug kingpin played by wrestling’s Kurt Angle. We chat with Shelley & Josh about the process of making a film, wrangling Angle and Felicia Day for supporting roles, and Shelley’s wardrobe decisions! FILMS: Find the nearest rock and listen in as we review Tremors (1990), our first Kevin Bacon flick on CF3. Best lines, Bacon bits...
Tremors (1990) w/ Shelley Pack & Josh Sutherland
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBFANS: Shelley Pack & Josh Sutherland combined forces to write, produce and direct Chasing Molly (2019), a fish-out-of-water comedy that finds Pack on the run from a drug kingpin played by wrestling’s Kurt Angle. We chat with Shelley & Josh about the process of making a film, wrangling Angle and Felicia Day for supporting roles, and Shelley’s wardrobe decisions! FILMS: Find the nearest rock and listen in as we review Tremors (1990), our first Kevin Bacon flick on CF3. Best lines, Bacon bits...
They Live (1988) w/ Zach Thompson
September 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBFANS: Zach Thompson of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return and The Gauntlet joins us to talk about pro wrestling fandom and his work as a wrestling commentator and ringside interviewer for the Chicago-based Freelance Wrestling and Resistance Wrestling circuits. We also talk about his favorite cult films and how they have weathered painful remakes. Thanks a lot, Tim Burton! FILMS: It's Rowdy Roddy Piper in John Carpenter's memorable They Live (1988)! The gang earnestly discusses the me...
029: They Live (1988) w/ Zach Thompson
September 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBFANS: Zach Thompson of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return and The Gauntlet joins us to talk about pro wrestling fandom and his work as a wrestling commentator and ringside interviewer for the Chicago-based Freelance Wrestling and Resistance Wrestling circuits. We also talk about his favorite cult films and how they have weathered painful remakes. Thanks a lot, Tim Burton! FILMS: It's Rowdy Roddy Piper in John Carpenter's memorable They Live (1988)! The gang earnestly discusses the me...
028: Summer School (1987) and Ski School (1990) w/ Dean Cameron
September 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBFANS: Dean Cameron joins us to talk about directing Matt Walsh in Little Victories, rooming w/Eric Stoltz and others, auditioning in the 80s, landing in Straight Outta Compton, and his riotous return to the mountain for a role on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia in the episode titled "The Gang Hits the Slopes." FILMS: Class is in session in our first ever double feature, with Carl Reiner's Summer School (1987) and 90s ski comedy Ski School, both starring Dean. Hear how many times he watch...
Summer School (1987) and Ski School (1990) w/ Dean Cameron
September 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBFANS: Dean Cameron joins us to talk about directing Matt Walsh in Little Victories, rooming w/Eric Stoltz and others, auditioning in the 80s, landing in Straight Outta Compton, and his riotous return to the mountain for a role on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia in the episode titled "The Gang Hits the Slopes." FILMS: Class is in session in our first ever double feature, with Carl Reiner's Summer School (1987) and 90s ski comedy Ski School, both starring Dean. Hear how many times he watch...
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) w/ Thom Mathews feat. CJ Graham
August 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBFANS: Dreams come true as Thom Mathews (Friday the 13th series, Return of the Living Dead) joins us to discuss his acting hiatus, ROTLD, Tommy Jarvis and the Friday the 13th fan films, the role he almost landed in an Oliver Stone film, and new projects like Killer Therapy. FILMS: We review Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives with Tommy Jarvis himself! Thom tells behind-the-scene stories, and we geek out over favorite lines, best kills, the film's legacy and are treated to a special drop-i...
027: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) w/ Thom Mathews feat. CJ Graham
August 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBFANS: Dreams come true as Thom Mathews (Friday the 13th series, Return of the Living Dead) joins us to discuss his acting hiatus, ROTLD, Tommy Jarvis and the Friday the 13th fan films, the role he almost landed in an Oliver Stone film, and new projects like Killer Therapy. FILMS: We review Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives with Tommy Jarvis himself! Thom tells behind-the-scene stories, and we geek out over favorite lines, best kills, the film's legacy and are treated to a special drop-i...
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) w/ Kevin Smith feat. Cryptkeeper John Kassir
August 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBFANS: The Cryptkeeper (John Kassir) leads us into an exciting episode in which we interview Kevin Smith--our Kevin Smith--about his MST3K Motivation memes and discuss 5 of each of his favorite movies from the horror and sci-fi genres. Chiodo Brothers fans represent! FILMS: Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) is covered in great detail--from the ensemble cast that includes Billy Zane, Jada Pinkett and Thomas Haden Church--to the mythology at the heart of the plot. John Kassir pops in ...
026: Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) w/ Kevin Smith feat. Cryptkeeper John Kassir
August 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBFANS: The Cryptkeeper (John Kassir) leads us into an exciting episode in which we interview Kevin Smith--our Kevin Smith--about his MST3K Motivation memes and discuss 5 of each of his favorite movies from the horror and sci-fi genres. Chiodo Brothers fans represent! FILMS: Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) is covered in great detail--from the ensemble cast that includes Billy Zane, Jada Pinkett and Thomas Haden Church--to the mythology at the heart of the plot. John Kassir pops in ...
025: The Shining (1980) feat. Andy Dick, Robert Wuhl, Johnny Pemberton, Corin Nemec, Paul Walter Hauser, Marc Bernardin, Sean Whalen, Ming Chen & More!
August 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBFANS & FILMS: We've combined our first two segments for this 25th episode spectacular covering every angle of Stanley Kubrick's masterful The Shining (1980). We've also procured exclusive commentary and celebrity reviews of The Shining from Corin Nemec (Stephen King's The Stand), Andy Dick (NewsRadio), Robert Wuhl (Arli$$), Sean Whalen (Twister), Ming Chen (AMC's Comic Book Men), Mark Bernardin (Castle Rock, Fatman Beyond), Paul Walter Hauser (BlackKklansman), Johnny Pemberton (Superstore, A...
The Shining (1980) feat. Andy Dick, Robert Wuhl, Johnny Pemberton, Corin Nemec, Paul Walter Hauser, Marc Bernardin, Sean Whalen, Ming Chen & More!
August 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBFANS & FILMS: We've combined our first two segments for this 25th episode spectacular covering every angle of Stanley Kubrick's masterful The Shining (1980). We've also procured exclusive commentary and celebrity reviews of The Shining from Corin Nemec (Stephen King's The Stand), Andy Dick (NewsRadio), Robert Wuhl (Arli$$), Sean Whalen (Twister), Ming Chen (AMC's Comic Book Men), Mark Bernardin (Castle Rock, Fatman Beyond), Paul Walter Hauser (BlackKklansman), Johnny Pemberton (Superstore, A...
The Toxic Avenger (1984) w/ Andrew J. Chambers feat. Andy Dick
August 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBFANS: We salute Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment this week with writer/director Andrew J. Chambers whose After School Lunch Special (2019) is inspired by Troma films and features Lloyd himself as a tapeworm named Mitch! FILMS: We review Troma's flagship film, The Toxic Avenger (1984), while talking USA Up All Night, Melvin and bullies, the un-PC nature of Toxie, the cartoon series, Marisa Tomei. We ponder what happened to Michael Herz. FINDS: Andy Dick HIMSELF delivers us a cult fin...
024: The Toxic Avenger (1984) w/ Andrew J. Chambers feat. Andy Dick
August 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBFANS: We salute Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment this week with writer/director Andrew J. Chambers whose After School Lunch Special (2019) is inspired by Troma films and features Lloyd himself as a tapeworm named Mitch! FILMS: We review Troma's flagship film, The Toxic Avenger (1984), while talking USA Up All Night, Melvin and bullies, the un-PC nature of Toxie, the cartoon series, Marisa Tomei. We ponder what happened to Michael Herz. FINDS: Andy Dick HIMSELF delivers us a cult fin...
023: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) w/ Robbie Rist
July 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBFANS: Rebecca Markus (TV Tangents) joins us to interview Robbie Rist (The Brady Bunch, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), who opens up about "Cousin Oliver Syndrome," recounts why he wasn't on HGTV's recent Brady Bunch House renovation special, discusses his voiceover career and reveals his proudest work. Our most in-depth 'Fans' segment to date. FILMS: Robbie Rist voiced Michaelangelo in our film of the week, 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The film's tone, success, and product placement...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) w/ Robbie Rist
July 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBFANS: Rebecca Markus (TV Tangents) joins us to interview Robbie Rist (The Brady Bunch, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), who opens up about "Cousin Oliver Syndrome," recounts why he wasn't on HGTV's recent Brady Bunch House renovation special, discusses his voiceover career and reveals his proudest work. Our most in-depth 'Fans' segment to date. FILMS: Robbie Rist voiced Michaelangelo in our film of the week, 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The film's tone, success, and product placement...
The Dark Crystal (1982) w/ Steve Whitmire & Gigi Edgley
July 22, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBFANS: We caught up with puppeteer Steve Whitmire, who worked on virtually every major Henson production from 1978-2016 and succeeded the late Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog beginning in 1990. We talked Kermit, the original The Dark Crystal, and the upcoming Netflix prequel series. Also at OCon, we briefly chatted about the convention circuit with Gigi Edgley (Farscape). FILMS: The CF3 gang is wowed by the artistry on display in The Dark Crystal (1982) and break down why the film might not h...