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Junkfood Cinema

587 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 607 ratings

Junkfood Cinema is a shame-free celebration of cult cinema hosted by critic Brian Salisbury and Marvel Studios screenwriter C. Robert Cargill

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Episodes

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

April 23, 2024 15:53 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Director Andrew Dominik gives us his version of How The West Was Sold, and Brian & Cargill are just the mangy curs willing to ride into the demystified story of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.  Saddle up and ride with our gang!  Support us on Patreon so we can finally stop robbing these trains! 

White Water Summer (1987)

April 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

Brian & Weinberg pitch their tents with Kevin Bacon during White Water Summer…and they don’t want S’more. Grab your packs and let’s get deep into the woods! Support us on Patreon!

JFC Double Stuff: White Water Summer (1987)

April 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

Brian & Weinberg pitch their tents with Kevin Bacon during White Water Summer…and they don’t want S’more. Grab your packs and let’s get deep into the woods! Support us on Patreon!

Surviving the Game

April 16, 2024 13:39 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Brian and Cargill try their best at Surviving the Game! They hunt for Ice-T, some Ex-lax, and a way to reign in Busey. They also introduce a new game called F. Murray. Kill. Time to play the game. Support on us Patreon for LOTS of bonus content! 

JFC Double Stuff: Double Indemnity

April 12, 2024 03:21 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Hard-boiled, deep-fried, and fresh out of the bag! The first ever episode of The Double Stuff with Brian and Weinberg is a real classic…or at least they are discussing a real classic. Welcome to the new era!  Support us on Patreon for more great content!

Akira

April 09, 2024 10:30 - 1 hour - 93 MB

The grand finale of our animation miniseries is also a massive cinematic redemption for Brian. Listen to, but try not to get too absorbed by, Akira! Support us on Patreon!

Time Masters (1982)

April 02, 2024 03:32 - 1 hour - 89 MB

The long voyage through the universe of animation finds Brian and Cargill orphaned on a distant planet called France in the far-flung future of 1982.  Behold one of the weirdest and most wonderful flicks JFC has ever covered: Time Masters! (a.k.a. The Masters of Time) Support us on Patreon! 

Fire and Ice (1983)

March 27, 2024 15:51 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Live from The Firekeep, Brian and Cargill battle an army of subhumans, imposter syndrome, and Thomas Kinkade as they discuss the epic Bakshi/Frazetta team-up: Fire and Ice! This one's for you, Walt. Darkwolf demands your support on Patreon! 

Upgrade (2018) with Scott Weinberg

March 22, 2024 10:30 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Brian and Scott install God-knows-what into their brains to have an (artificially) intelligent conversation about Leigh Whannell's Upgrade. Upload it immediately into your ear sockets! Support us on Patreon before we are replaced by robots!

Starchaser: The Legend of Orin

March 15, 2024 17:25 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

The greatest 3D movie the makers of Starchaser could...make!  The fantasy experience for the whole family...but maybe not the kids! Enjoy, my little water snakes!  Support us on Patreon! 

The Black Cauldron

March 05, 2024 14:14 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

Legend tells of a Disney movie so fraught with the hexes of a cursed production that it vanished from the Earth for almost 15 years. Now, Brian & Cargill invite you to draw your swords and hurl yourselves into The Black Cauldron. Support us on Patreon!

Miller's Crossing

February 27, 2024 17:24 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Whats the rumpus? Today it just so happens to be Brian and Cargill waxing high hat on the early Coen Brothers triumph: Miller's Crossing. Support us on Patreon!

American Psycho with Scott Weinberg

February 23, 2024 16:45 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

Scoot Weinberg joins Brian in Paul Allen's apartment to dissect the possibly completely misunderstood American Psycho. This one is utterly insane. Support us on Patreon!

Rocky II

February 12, 2024 17:08 - 1 hour - 100 MB

In honor of Carl Weathers, Brian and Cargill go 15 rounds with one of the greatest sequels of all time: Rocky II! Be Peace. Support us on Patreon!

Groundhog Day

February 02, 2024 18:48 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Well it’s Groundhog Day...again, and we couldn’t think of a better day—or movie—to kick off the new JFC miniseries: FebruMurray! Brian and Cargill discuss why Harold Ramis’ 1993 comedy of reiteration is a perfect film. They also go Tobo loco, ponder the handsomeness of Dan Levy, and argue why Michael Shannon should main event at Wrestlemania. Download and share this episode like there’s no tomorrow!

Dark City

February 01, 2024 14:19 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB

Dark City, fam, Dark Dark City, fam. Brian and Cargill descend into Alex Proyas' absolute masterpiece to discuss the philosophy, the multiple cuts, and how Kurt Russell made Charles Bronson cry. Support us on Patreon!

Phase IV

January 26, 2024 17:08 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The ants go marching...over humanity! Brian and Cargill go deep underground to discuss Saul Bass' ecological sci-fi trip with the long-lost ending: Phase IV! Support us on Patreon!

The Cutting Edge

January 19, 2024 16:48 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

At the behest of a Patron, Brian & Cargill explore their love/skate relationship with The Cutting Edge! Toe Pick! Support us on Patreon!

At Close Range (1986)

January 12, 2024 16:21 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Walken in a Winter Wonderland one last time, Brian and Cargill end up in a not-so-merry family crime saga: At Close Range. Join our crime family, support us on Patreon!

Shadow of the Thin Man

December 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

The boys get sauced and 2023 gets tossed in the Shadow of the Thin Man. Thanks for another year of being the best listeners ever!!!

Batman Returns

December 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Merry Batmas, Everyone! Walken in a Winter Wonderland leads Brian & Cargill into Gotham City for arguably the best Batman movie with inarguably the most controversial Happy Meal toys: Batman Returns! Please play our stinkin' podcast like a harp from hell!

Last Man Standing (1996)

December 15, 2023 17:36 - 1 hour - 99 MB

While Brian and Cargill are still Walken in a Winter Wonderland, this week's entry takes them to a decidedly non-wintry location: Prohibition-era west Texas. Who will be The Last Man Standing? And why is it Punch-Fighter? Support us on Patreon to make our season bright!

King of New York

December 08, 2023 16:34 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Brian and Cargill are Walken in a Winter Wonderland all December long! First up, they're dreaming of a (Frank) White Christmas with King of New York, featuring a guest appearance by "Abel Ferrara" who is totally definitely not just Joe Lynch doing an Abel Ferrara impression. If you're in the spirit of giving this season, support us on Patreon!

Lost in Space (1998)

December 01, 2023 14:14 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Get ready to get lost as Brian and Cargill travel through both space and time to defend 1998's Lost in Space! Trust me, this does compute. Support us on Patreon!

Executive Decision

November 24, 2023 16:10 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

On this glorious Snack Friday, Brian and Cargill make the Executive Decision to crash land OctobAIR/NovembAIR! Hold on to your Seagals!!!!

Air Force One

November 17, 2023 18:16 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

Get on our pod!!! Listen, subscribe, and support us on Patreon! Oh, and please click here to support Brian Keene's bookstore GoFundMe as mentioned in the episode.

Passenger 57 with Joe Lynch

November 10, 2023 17:09 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Brian and Cargill are joined by JFC frequent flyer Joe Lynch (Suitable Flesh) to cruise OctobAIR into NovembAIR with Passenger 57. Always bet on (checks notes)...The Money Plane?

Red Eye (2005)

October 31, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

As OctobAIR continues, Brian and Cargill invite you to fly the unfriendly skies with Wes Craven's Red Eye. Happy Halloween!

U.S. Marshals (1998)

October 27, 2023 16:03 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

Chase Brian and Cargill as they chase Sam Gerard once again chasing a fugitive along with his merry band of U.S. Marshals! It will be righteous...very righteous!

Con Air

October 20, 2023 15:37 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB

Welcome aboard, Con Air! Your pilots Brian & Cargill will lead you through the ups and downs of the most insanely perfect summer blockbuster ever! Please secure all bunnies in their appropriate boxes. Support us on Patreon to ensure all this madness continues!

Ravenous with Scott Weinberg

October 13, 2023 14:45 - 1 hour - 89 MB

Brian and Overhated's Scott Weinberg just can't get enough of the 1999 cannibal cult hit Ravenous! Bon Appetit! Want to support the show directly? Click here to back us on Patreon and getting some cool ass perks in the process!

Super Mario Bros. (1993) Part 2 with Ryan Hoss of SMB Movie Archive

October 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Ryan Hoss from SMB Movie Archive returns for the conclusion of our epic dissection of Super Mario Bros. (1993)! We're at the boss level, folks! Let'sa go! Check out SMB Archive website for more info on upcoming home releases and how you can assist in the campaign to keep this weird and wonderful film alive in its most leveled-up form!

Super Mario Bros. (1993) Part 1 with Ryan Hoss of SMB Movie Archive

September 26, 2023 17:44 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB

Get ready to take a deep dive down the pipe as Brian is joined by Ryan Hoss of the Super Mario Brothers Movie Archive to discuss one of the most troubled and unfairly-maligned films of 1993. So deep down the pipe that this is part 1 of a 2 part episode! This ain't no game. Check out SMB Archive website for more info on upcoming home releases and how you can assist in the campaign to keep this weird and wonderful film alive in its most leveled-up form!

Monsters in Motion: A Chat with Phil Tippett

September 22, 2023 16:02 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Brian and Cargill sit down with the legendary effects god Phil Tippett to discuss his career, his creations, the possible special effects applications of AI, and Phil's mental health journey. This episode isn't just one for the books, it IS the book! Enjoy, monsters!

The Frighteners with Jason Murphy

September 15, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Brian and friend-of-the-show Jason Murphy christen the Spooky Season with a buried gem: Peter Jackson's The Frighteners. You'll never look at Gogurt the same again.

The Fugitive

September 01, 2023 15:07 - 1 hour - 91.7 MB

Brian and Cargill didn't kill their wives, but hopefully you agree they killed this episode on one of the greatest thrillers ever made: The Fugitive! Listen now, don't let this episode escape!

Jurassic Park

August 25, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Brian and Cargill were so focused on whether or not they could do a Jurassic Park episode that they never stopped to think about whether they should do a Jurassic Park episode. So they did a Jurassic Park episode. Hang on to your butts!

In The Line of Fire

August 18, 2023 16:54 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Brian and Cargill see you standing over the file of another played episode of JFC.

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

August 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

For this Saturday morning edition of JFC, grab a bowl of sugary cereal and join Brian and Cargill for Pee-Wee's Big Adventure! RIP Paul Reubens

Cliffhanger

July 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MB

Hang on tight, because Brian and Cargill are climbing to new heights...of big dumb fun with Cliffhanger!

So I Married an Axe Murderer

July 25, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

Brian and Cargill head to the coffee house to discuss possibly the most 90s movie of all time: So I Married an Axe Murderer. If the axes don't kill them, the beat poetry probably will.

Indian Summer (1993)

July 19, 2023 17:06 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB

An old friend returns to join Brian for a campfire discussion of what is essentially Big Chill Goes to Camp. Put on your hiking boots, chug some bug juice, and join us as we come of age...in our 30s!

Tron (1982) with Eric Szyszka

July 11, 2023 16:39 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

Program Eric Szyszka from the We Hate Movies...program joins program Brian to enter the game grid and fight for the users who love Tron! Cold Wars and Animalympics abound! Check out the We Hate Movies podcast and support them on Patreon!

Masterminds with Film Alchemist's Josh Griffey

June 30, 2023 13:11 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Fulfilling a Patron request, Brian is joined by his ol' buddy Griffey from The Film Alchemist Podcast to plumb the dungeons of the internet and take on the movie you could call Die Hard on a dial-up modem...Masterminds! Want more Griffey? Check out Film Alechmist and Misfit Parade! To support Junkfood Cinema directly, check out our Patreon!

The Mighty Ducks with Blake Salisbury

June 28, 2023 16:11 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Brian and his brother Blake take to the ice to totally completely talk about the first Mighty Ducks movie and definitely not the sequel.

Dead Heat with Greg MacLennan

June 20, 2023 16:45 - 1 hour - 104 MB

In honor of the recently departed, and forever beloved, Treat Williams, Greg joins Brian to resurrect this 1988 sci-fi/horror remake of D.O.A. ...not to be confused with the 1988 non-sci-fi/horror remake of D.O.A. RIP Treat Williams

The Relic with Scott Weinberg

June 15, 2023 16:52 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The resident JFC horror expert, Scott Weinberg, returns to join Brian on a tour of the world's scariest museum as they wax monstrous on the 1997 creature feature The Relic! Take this audio tour...if you dare!

Asylum (1972) with Scott Weinberg

June 01, 2023 13:59 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Brian and Scott Weinberg are committed…to the Asylum! Join them?

If Looks Could Kill with Greg MacLennan

May 26, 2023 17:12 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

The teen spy movie whose viewing was inspired by our other favorite teen spy movie and the whole episode was nearly derailed by a Daniel Stern movie that may or may not exist. If episodes could thrill...

The Terminator with Steven C. Miller

May 24, 2023 16:53 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Director Steven C. Miller (Margaux, Silent Night) travels back to 1984 to help Brian finally battle The Terminator! Come with me if you want to listen.

Guests

Brian Brushwood
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Bill Corbett
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Books

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