Cult Film Club Podcast
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWelcome to the Cult Film Club, a monthly podcast and blog about MOVIES WE LOVE TO DEATH despite how bad, weird or obscure they are. In fact, we love them because they’re bad, weird or obscure! We discuss and analyze cult films from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. The Cult Film Club feed is also the home for the I Read Movies & Crestwood House podcasts!
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Episodes
Episode 53 - Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBOn the latest episode of the Cult Film Club, Hosts Shawn, Jaime, and Paxton dive into the weird, wacky, and sexually confused A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge! Join us as we chat about the film, the cast, the legacy of the first sequel and the great soundtrack and score.
Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBOn the latest episode of the Cult Film Club, Hosts Shawn, Jaime, and Paxton dive into the weird, wacky, and sexually confused A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge! Join us as we chat about the film, the cast, the legacy of the first sequel and the great soundtrack and score.
Midnight Madness (1980)
April 03, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn this episode Shawn, Jaime and Pax work their way through the clues and antics of Midnight Madness from 1980 featuring David Naughton, Stephen Furst and the very first film appearance of Michael J Fox.
Episode 52 - Midnight Madness (1980)
April 03, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn this episode Shawn, Jaime and Pax work their way through the clues and antics of Midnight Madness from 1980 featuring David Naughton, Stephen Furst and the very first film appearance of Michael J Fox.
My Stepmother is an Alien (1988)
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBOn this episode of the show Jaime, Pax and Shawn dig into the weird and obscure 1988 Dan Akyroyd/Kim Basinger flick My Stepmother is an Alien.
Episode 51 - My Stepmother is an Alien (1988)
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBOn this episode of the show Jaime, Pax and Shawn dig into the weird and obscure 1988 Dan Akyroyd/Kim Basinger flick My Stepmother is an Alien.
Concession Stand - Ad Nauseam Book
February 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBOn this special Concession Stand episode of the show, hosts Pax and Shawn dig into the new 1984 Publishing release, Ad Nauseam: Newsprint Nightmares from the 80s, by ex-Fangoria editor Michael Gingold. The book is a collection of Gingold's horror movie newspaper ad clippings from that influential decade, a treasure trove of rare ephemera.
I Read Movies - Lethal Weapon (1987)
December 18, 2018 17:00 - 53 minutes - 81.6 MBFor the I Read Movies Holiday episode I'm covering the novelization to Lethal Weapon by Joel Norst. There's a lot of differences to cover here, listen, enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Concession Stand: The Worst Witch (1986)
October 24, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 24.3 MBOn this quick Halloween episode of the Cult Film Club, Jaime, Paxton and Shawn join Ms. Cackle's Academy for Witches and go looking for the Grand Wizard's tambourine as we dig into the 1986 HBO special, The Worst Witch! So grab your broomstick, your fuzzy black cat, and join us as we go flying in front of a green screen with Tim Curry!
Concession Stand - Ep 3 - The Worst Witch (1986)
October 24, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 24.3 MBOn this quick Halloween episode of the Cult Film Club, Jaime, Paxton and Shawn join Ms. Cackle's Academy for Witches and go looking for the Grand Wizard's tambourine as we dig into the 1986 HBO special, The Worst Witch! So grab your broomstick, your fuzzy black cat, and join us as we go flying in front of a green screen with Tim Curry!
Episode 50 - Freaks & Geeks (1999)
October 10, 2018 08:00 - 2 hours - 223 MBThis is the 50th episode of CFC! On this very special episode we decide to do something very special and cover our very first TV series. This month we are talking about the cult classic Freaks & Geeks from 1999-2000. We talk about our history with the show, the remarkable cast, the awesome music and so much more.
Freaks & Geeks (1999)
October 10, 2018 08:00 - 2 hours - 223 MBThis is the 50th episode of CFC! On this very special episode we decide to do something very special and cover our very first TV series. This month we are talking about the cult classic Freaks & Geeks from 1999-2000. We talk about our history with the show, the remarkable cast, the awesome music and so much more.
Red Dawn (1984)
September 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBWe are one episode away from the big 50th episode of CFC. Before we get there, though, Jaime, Shawn and Pax are back in the Clubhouse to discuss the 1984 classic, Red Dawn.
Episode 49 - Red Dawn (1984)
September 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBWe are one episode away from the big 50th episode of CFC. Before we get there, though, Jaime, Shawn and Pax are back in the Clubhouse to discuss the 1984 classic, Red Dawn.
Episode 48 - The Last Starfighter (1984)
August 15, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn this episode of Cult Film Club Jaime, Shawn and Pax take on The Last Starfighter from 1984!
The Last Starfighter (1984)
August 15, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn this episode of Cult Film Club Jaime, Shawn and Pax take on The Last Starfighter from 1984!
Episode 47 - Overboard (1987)
July 06, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBOn this special "lost" episode of the Cult Film Club we reach back into our archive to save a show that we thought was unrecoverable after we recorded it last year. Thanks to some technical wizardry we were able to piece together our discussion on 1987's Gary Marshall fish out of water romantic comedy, Overboard! We talk about our favorite scenes, the obvious chemistry between real-life lovebirds Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, the great child actors, and the fun score and soundtrack. So knock...
Overboard (1987)
July 06, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBOn this special "lost" episode of the Cult Film Club we reach back into our archive to save a show that we thought was unrecoverable after we recorded it last year. Thanks to some technical wizardry we were able to piece together our discussion on 1987's Gary Marshall fish out of water romantic comedy, Overboard! We talk about our favorite scenes, the obvious chemistry between real-life lovebirds Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, the great child actors, and the fun score and soundtrack. So knock...
Light of Day (1987)
May 16, 2018 23:01 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBOn this episode of the Cult Film Club Shawn, Jaime and Paxton dig into the 1987 Michael J. Fox rock drama, Light of Day. Directed by Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, American Gigalo) and co-staring Joan Jett, Light of Day was a commercial and critical failure, but we feel it deserves a closer look. So quit your job at the tray-stamping plant, buy an econo van and go on tour with us as we dig into a very overlooked gem.
Episode 46 - Light of Day (1987)
May 16, 2018 23:01 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBOn this episode of the Cult Film Club Shawn, Jaime and Paxton dig into the 1987 Michael J. Fox rock drama, Light of Day. Directed by Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, American Gigalo) and co-staring Joan Jett, Light of Day was a commercial and critical failure, but we feel it deserves a closer look. So quit your job at the tray-stamping plant, buy an econo van and go on tour with us as we dig into a very overlooked gem.
Disney's Song of the South (1946)
February 28, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this episode of Cult Film Club Jaime, Shawn and Pax discuss the controversial Disney classic, Song of the South from 1946 starring James Baskett, Bobby Driscoll and Hattie McDaniel. We discuss the movie, the music and of course the controversy surrounding the subject matter of the movie and why it has never been released on home video in North America.
Episode 45 - Disney's Song of the South (1946)
February 28, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this episode of Cult Film Club Jaime, Shawn and Pax discuss the controversial Disney classic, Song of the South from 1946 starring James Baskett, Bobby Driscoll and Hattie McDaniel. We discuss the movie, the music and of course the controversy surrounding the subject matter of the movie and why it has never been released on home video in North America.
Concession Stand - Gremlins 2 (1990)
February 11, 2018 14:45 - 24 minutes - 57.6 MBOn this mini episode of the show we visit the Concession Stand to talk a bit about Gremlins 2. After covering the first film on episode 43 of the show we also ended up talking about the sequel, but it was too much for one episode, and not enough for two. So sit back as we have a short conversation about the sequel, Phoebe Cates' horrible head gear, evolved Gremlins, Joe Dante's penchant for making cartoon movies, and why the salad gremlin rules all.
Labyrinth (1986)
January 31, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 216 MBOn this episode of the Cult Film Club Jaime, Pax and Shawn are kicking off year five of the show by covering one of our favorite Henson fantasy flicks, Labyrinth from 1986. Though the film was a financial flop when it was released, it has become a cult hit over the past 30 years, to a point where it might just be one of Jim Henson's most beloved films. Starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, the film is a modern day fairy tale all about that awkward balance between dreams and reality a...
Episode 44 - Labyrinth (1986)
January 31, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 216 MBOn this episode of the Cult Film Club Jaime, Pax and Shawn are kicking off year five of the show by covering one of our favorite Henson fantasy flicks, Labyrinth from 1986. Though the film was a financial flop when it was released, it has become a cult hit over the past 30 years, to a point where it might just be one of Jim Henson's most beloved films. Starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, the film is a modern day fairy tale all about that awkward balance between dreams and reality a...
Gremlins (1984)
December 13, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn this very special holiday edition of the Cult Film Club, hosts Shawn, Paxton and Jaime finally tackle the most awesome genre Christmas film of all time, Gremlins. Released in 1984 and directed by Joe Dante, this film is the perfect mash-up of family film and gross out horror fun. Starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates, the flick centers on a strange creature called a mogwai that is presented as a Christmas gift to Billy Peltzer by his inventor father. Before the audience knows what to...
Episode 43 - Gremlins (1984)
December 13, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn this very special holiday edition of the Cult Film Club, hosts Shawn, Paxton and Jaime finally tackle the most awesome genre Christmas film of all time, Gremlins. Released in 1984 and directed by Joe Dante, this film is the perfect mash-up of family film and gross out horror fun. Starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates, the flick centers on a strange creature called a mogwai that is presented as a Christmas gift to Billy Peltzer by his inventor father. Before the audience knows what to...
Episode 42 - No Retreat No Surrender (1986)
November 15, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn the latest episode of CFC we talk about the 1986 Karate Kid clone No Retreat No Surrender starring Kurt McKinney and one of the first feature roles of Jean Claude Van Damme.
No Retreat No Surrender (1986)
November 15, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn the latest episode of CFC we talk about the 1986 Karate Kid clone No Retreat No Surrender starring Kurt McKinney and one of the first feature roles of Jean Claude Van Damme.
Episode 41 - Trick or Treat (1986)
October 27, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn this spooky Halloween episode of the Cult Film Club podcast Jaime, Shawn and Pax are discussing the 1986 horror movie Trick or Treat starring Family Ties' Marc Price with cameos by Gene Simmons and Ozzy Ozbourne.
Trick or Treat (1986)
October 27, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn this spooky Halloween episode of the Cult Film Club podcast Jaime, Shawn and Pax are discussing the 1986 horror movie Trick or Treat starring Family Ties' Marc Price with cameos by Gene Simmons and Ozzy Ozbourne.
Concession Stand - Movie Noveizations
May 08, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 49.5 MBIntroducing a new set of episodes to the Cult Film Club called The Concession Stand. Basically, in between our main single-movie-focused episodes, Paxton, Shawn and Jaime will be recording some smaller, bite-sized episodes dealing with other cool cult film related topics that don't quite fit into the normal shows. So grab a box of candy, get a frosty beverage and join us as we take a look at the fringes of cult cinema. On this first episode we spend some time discussing the world of movie...
Episode 40 - Gleaming the Cube
May 01, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBOn this episode of the Cult Film Club, Shawn, Jaime and Pax break out their Powell/Peralta skateboards and do some pool shredding while discussing the 1989 flick Gleaming the Cube. Starring Christian Slater, the movie is a mix of skating action wrapped around a mid-80s-era Cannon Asian crime drama. Weird, but so worth the viewing, if only for the angsty Footloose-style skateboard dancing scene performed by the badass Rodney Mullen. So strap on your elbow and knee pads and join us on the h...
Gleaming the Cube (1989)
May 01, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBOn this episode of the Cult Film Club, Shawn, Jaime and Pax break out their Powell/Peralta skateboards and do some pool shredding while discussing the 1989 flick Gleaming the Cube. Starring Christian Slater, the movie is a mix of skating action wrapped around a mid-80s-era Cannon Asian crime drama. Weird, but so worth the viewing, if only for the angsty Footloose-style skateboard dancing scene performed by the badass Rodney Mullen. So strap on your elbow and knee pads and join us on the h...
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
February 10, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis month on Cult Film Club Jaime Shawn and Pax talk about Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas from 1993. We talk about our first exposure to the movie, our favorite characters, our favorite songs, the soundtrack and the widespread influence this movie had on pop culture.
Episode 39 - The Nightmare Before Christmas
February 10, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis month on Cult Film Club Jaime Shawn and Pax talk about Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas from 1993. We talk about our first exposure to the movie, our favorite characters, our favorite songs, the soundtrack and the widespread influence this movie had on pop culture.
Return to Oz (1985)
December 30, 2016 09:46 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBOn this episode of the Cult Film Club, Jaime, Pax and Shawn dive into the world of kid's fantasy flicks to take a look at one of the most underappreciated movies of the 80s, Disney's Return to Oz. But wait, can a Disney movie really be cult?! Well, when it features a nightmare version of a beloved cinema classic complete with shock therapy, claymation, and soulless companions it certainly can be!
Episode 38 - Return to Oz
December 30, 2016 09:46 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBOn this episode of the Cult Film Club, Jaime, Pax and Shawn dive into the world of kid's fantasy flicks to take a look at one of the most underappreciated movies of the 80s, Disney's Return to Oz. But wait, can a Disney movie really be cult?! Well, when it features a nightmare version of a beloved cinema classic complete with shock therapy, claymation, and soulless companions it certainly can be!
The Monster Squad (1987)
October 26, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBOn this special Halloween episode of the Cult Film Club Shawn, Pax and Jaime dive into Fred Dekker's 1987 magnum opus, The Monster Squad. Quick, what are two ways to kill a werewolf? Hint, kicking him in the nards isn't one. We talk about the film, its influences, the rad music by Michael Sembello and get deep into the nitty gritty of the film's trivia. So sit back, grab a handful of Halloween candy and enjoy as we discuss this rad monster mash.
Episode 37 - The Monster Squad
October 26, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBOn this special Halloween episode of the Cult Film Club Shawn, Pax and Jaime dive into Fred Dekker's 1987 magnum opus, The Monster Squad. Quick, what are two ways to kill a werewolf? Hint, kicking him in the nards isn't one. We talk about the film, its influences, the rad music by Michael Sembello and get deep into the nitty gritty of the film's trivia. So sit back, grab a handful of Halloween candy and enjoy as we discuss this rad monster mash.
Episode 36 - Krush Groove
September 21, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis month Jaime, Shawn and Pax take a trip back to 1985 for Krush Groove. It's the fictionalized story of Def Jam Records starring some of the most famous hip hop artists of the time including Kurtis Blow, Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, LL Cool J and Sheila E.
Krush Groove (1985)
September 21, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis month Jaime, Shawn and Pax take a trip back to 1985 for Krush Groove. It's the fictionalized story of Def Jam Records starring some of the most famous hip hop artists of the time including Kurtis Blow, Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, LL Cool J and Sheila E.
Nice Girls Don't Explode (1987)
August 31, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBJaime, Paxton, and Shawn are back with another episode of the Cult Film Club, this time taking a look at one of the most obscure movies we've ever covered, Nice Girls Don't Explode from 1987. Starring the queen of the nerdy 80s girls, Michelle Meyrink (Revenge of the Nerds, Real Genius, Joy of Sex), the film centers on April who tends to cause her environment to spontaneously combust whenever she gets hot and bothered. We talk about the film, the cast, and why you should never call Wallace...
Episode 35 - Nice Girls Don't Explode
August 31, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBJaime, Paxton, and Shawn are back with another episode of the Cult Film Club, this time taking a look at one of the most obscure movies we've ever covered, Nice Girls Don't Explode from 1987. Starring the queen of the nerdy 80s girls, Michelle Meyrink (Revenge of the Nerds, Real Genius, Joy of Sex), the film centers on April who tends to cause her environment to spontaneously combust whenever she gets hot and bothered. We talk about the film, the cast, and why you should never call Wallace...
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
June 15, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBOn this episode of the Cult Film Club Shawn, Jaime and Paxton dive stagedive into the weird and wonderful world of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Written, directed and starring John Cameron Mitchell with music by Stephen Trask, this modern musical masterpiece follows a young boy named Hansel as his world is turned upside down, his body inside out, and his genius stolen. Hansel becomes Hedwig, a transexual diva whose life story makes for an amazing glam/punk rock album. We talk about the film,...
Episode 34 - Hedwig and the Angry Inch
June 15, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBOn this episode of the Cult Film Club Shawn, Jaime and Paxton dive stagedive into the weird and wonderful world of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Written, directed and starring John Cameron Mitchell with music by Stephen Trask, this modern musical masterpiece follows a young boy named Hansel as his world is turned upside down, his body inside out, and his genius stolen. Hansel becomes Hedwig, a transexual diva whose life story makes for an amazing glam/punk rock album. We talk about the film,...
My Science Project (1985)
May 11, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis month Jaime, Shawn and Pax talk about the 1985 sci-fi/fantasy/teen/high school/romantic/comedy, My Science Project. We talk about our first exposure to the movie, we talk about the cast, we talk about our likes and dislikes. Come join us for our discussion about this movie.
Episode 33 - My Science Project
May 11, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis month Jaime, Shawn and Pax talk about the 1985 sci-fi/fantasy/teen/high school/romantic/comedy, My Science Project. We talk about our first exposure to the movie, we talk about the cast, we talk about our likes and dislikes. Come join us for our discussion about this movie.
Episode 32 - Just One of the Guys
April 13, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBIn this episode of the Cult Film Club hosts Jaime, Shawn and Pax tackle the seriously under-appreciated 80s teen comedy Just One of the Guys! Starring Joyce Hyser, Billy Jayne (Jacoby), Billy Zabka, and Clayton Rohner, the film centers around aspiring writer Terry as she learns the hard way that sometimes it sucks to be a girl. After having her article entry for the local paper's internship contest squashed by her journalism teacher, Terry decides that the only way she can get a fair shake...
Just One of the Guys (1985)
April 13, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBIn this episode of the Cult Film Club hosts Jaime, Shawn and Pax tackle the seriously under-appreciated 80s teen comedy Just One of the Guys! Starring Joyce Hyser, Billy Jayne (Jacoby), Billy Zabka, and Clayton Rohner, the film centers around aspiring writer Terry as she learns the hard way that sometimes it sucks to be a girl. After having her article entry for the local paper's internship contest squashed by her journalism teacher, Terry decides that the only way she can get a fair shake...