Cult Movies Podcast

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The Girl Can't Help It Oct 24, 2021

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For the season two finale I'm thrilled to welcome Stephanie Crawford to the show to help me wrap things up and to discuss Frank Tashlin's 1956 rock 'n roll film The Girl Can't Help It. We talk about Tashlin's career, the influence this film had on so many others through the years, and we suggest some films to pair.

Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to where you can find Stephanie.

Aguirre, the Wrath of God Oct 17, 2021

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I'm so excited this week because my friend and editor from F This Movie! Patrick Bromley is on the show to discuss Werner Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God. Patrick is the first in a while to share his definition of a cult movie before getting deep into the Amazon with Klaus Kinski.

Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to where you can find Patrick.

Forbidden Planet Oct 10, 2021

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This week I'm thrilled to welcome back to the show writer and commentator Emma Westwood to discuss midcentury architecture and midcentury science fiction during our talk on Fred M. Wilcox's Forbidden Planet.

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The Producers Oct 03, 2021

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This week I'm joined by first-time guest and repertory programmer at the UW Cinematheque Jim Healy to discuss Mel Brooks' seminal comedy The Producers. We discuss Brooks' career, the beginnings of Gene Wilder, Jim's personal relationship to the film, and our pairing recommendations.

Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to all of Jim's endeavors.

Burn! Sep 26, 2021

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John Cribbs of The Pink Smoke makes his triumphant return to the show this week to talk about Gillo Pontecorvo's Burn starring Marlon Brando. We talk the different cuts of the film, Brando's "dandy" performance, behind the scenes drama, and offer up pairing recommendations.

Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to where you can find John.

Two-Lane Blacktop Sep 19, 2021

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This week Jonathan Hertzberg of Fun City Editions returns to the show to discuss Monte Hellman's Two-Lane Blacktop. We discuss Hellman's career, James Taylor and The Beach Boys, and how neither of us are car guys.

Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to where you can find Jonathan.

Beauty and the Beast Sep 12, 2021

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This week Samm Deighan makes her return to the show to discuss Jean Cocteau's influential masterpiece, La belle et la bête. We discuss Cocteau's relationship with Jean Marais, opera and ballet, Samm's history with Danny, and offer up pairing recommendations with the film.

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Out of the Past Sep 05, 2021

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This week Rosalie Lewis makes her triumphant return to the show and brings her noir expertise to our discussion of Jacques Tourneur's Out of the Past. We discuss the influences of the film, its incredible cast, and finally we offer up pairing recommendations in the second half.

Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to Rosalie's endeavors.

King of Hearts Aug 29, 2021

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This week Christopher Funderberg of The Pink Smoke returns to the show to discuss Philippe de Broca's King of Hearts. We discuss how the film has possibly lost its cult status and returned to the unknown, Chris's history with de Broca, and our pairing recommendations with the film.

Head to ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links to all of Christopher's endeavors.

Eraserhead Aug 22, 2021

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This week we've got another podcast crossover with Bradley and Dan from Movies from Hell. We discuss David Lynch's Eraserhead, our experiences with Lynch, and attempt to offer up pairing recommendations.

Visit ColumbusvHughes.com for extensive show notes and links for all of Bradley and Dan's endeavors.

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