For our 200th Episode Celebration, we'll be playing 5 reviewers' favorite episodes EVER!First up is Critic GREG JOHNSON's pick, which is the hotly debated EP 42: "SHORTS CELEBRATION!" Included are the shorts CREATE YOUR KILLER (2019), McMURDERER (2021) by the infamous JANICE.CLICK, the live-action FUTURAMA fan-film FAN-0-RAMA (2016), and the seminal ROBOT BASTARD! (2002) from creative genius ROB SCHRAB!We "Salute the Shorts!" on this week's episode of CULT AND CLASSIC FILMS Podcast!Listen: Wherever you get your podcasts & at cultandclassicfilms.com/Watch: youtube.com/@CULTANDCLASSICFILMS/Subscribe at patreon.com/cultandclassicfilms for EXCLUSIVE cult movies sent to you every month!Buy exclusive films at cultandclassicfilms.com/Host: Nate WyckoffPanelists: Jeffrey Tucker & Tad Mastroianni#cultandclassicfilms #robschrab #film #futurama #robotbastard #rickandmorty #shortfilm #shortfilms #movie #movies #films

We poke around underground and find GATE 2: THE TRESSPASSERS (1990)!An under-recognized sequel to 1987's cult favorite THE GATE, volume 2 follows returning character Terry, reprised by LOUIS TRIPP, and legendary voice actress PAMELA ADLON (of Bobby Hill fame!) Picking up the stop motion and practical effects management is RANDALL WILLIAM COOK (the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy!)Watch your step in Part 2 of our "Look Out Below! double-feature!Listen: Wherever you get your podcasts & at cultandclassicfilms.com/Watch: youtube.com/@CULTANDCLASSICFILMS/Subscribe at patreon.com/cultandclassicfilms for EXCLUSIVE cult movies sent to you every month!Buy exclusive films at cultandclassicfilms.com/Host: Nate WyckoffPanelist: Amanda Longley#thegate #gate2 #louistrip #pamelaadlon #bobbyhill #strangerthings #horror #movie #film #cultmovies #movies

We take a look back at our whine and cheez party, "Your Protagonist Sucks!" That means it's time to let loose on the Mary-Sues, the undeserved winners, and all those flat crappy protagonists that made you wince in the theater! CULT AND CLASSIC FILMS Podcast tackles the bad protagonist, and no trope is left undefiled!Listen: Wherever you get your podcasts & at cultandclassicfilms.com/Watch: youtube.com/@CULTANDCLASSICFILMS/Subscribe at patreon.com/cultandclassicfilms for EXCLUSIVE cult movies sent to you every month!Buy exclusive films at cultandclassicfilms.com/Host: Nate WyckoffPanelists: Jeffrey Tucker, Tad Mastroianni, & Amanda Longley#cultandclassicfilms #movies #films #moviereviews #johnhughes #ferrisbuellersdayoff #cultcinema #badmovienight #scottpilgrim #scottpilgrimvstheworld #twilight

This week on the pod, we’re giving thanks for great strides forward in the movie biz!Oh, and we’re also ripping apart the failures of production companies to give us what we deserve, dammit! STOP MAKING EMPTY, SOULESS, HUSKS OF FILMS!Get the details on this episode of CULT AND CLASSIC FILMS Podcast!Listen: Wherever you get your podcasts & at cultandclassicfilms.com/Watch: youtube.com/@CULTANDCLASSICFILMS/Subscribe at patreon.com/cultandclassicfilms for EXCLUSIVE cult movies sent to you every month!Buy exclusive films at cultandclassicfilms.com/Host: Nate WyckoffPanelists: Tad Mastroianni & Amanda Longley#cultandclassicfilms #cultmovie #movies #film #moviereview #films #cinema #filmstudies #filmcritic #horror #avantgarde

In honor of the beautiful TAWNY KITAEN's passing, we're revisiting our review of her understated horror drama WITCHBOARD (1986)! As the first feature from writer/director KEVIN TENNEY (NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 1988), this movie has romance, alcoholism, a shower scene, and a psychotic spirit!Listen to find out why we love this flick on this episode of CULT AND CLASSIC FILMS Podcast!Host/Reviewer: Nate Wyckoff#cultandclassicfilms #witchboard #tawnykitaen #80s #movies #films #movie #film #cultcinema #cultfilm #horror

Watch your step this week, as we're talking TREMORS (1990)!An early star vehicle for KEVIN BACON, with support from FRED WARD, MICHAEL GROSS, REBA McENTIRE, and VICTOR WONG, this flick is a creature feature of massive proportions! Giant underground worms of indeterminate origin plague a desert town, and it's all practical effects in this beloved monster movie!You oughta "LOOK OUT BELOW!" in Part 1 of our underground double-feature!Listen: Wherever you get your podcasts & at cultandclassicfilms.com/Watch: youtube.com/@CULTANDCLASSICFILMS/Subscribe at patreon.com/cultandclassicfilms for EXCLUSIVE cult movies sent to you every month!Buy exclusive films at cultandclassicfilms.com/Host: Nate WyckoffPanelist: Tad Mastroianni & Jeffrey Tucker#tremors #kevinbacon #rebamcentire #victorwong #fredward #michaelgross #horror #movie #film #cultmovies #movies

We revisit a classic episode this week, and it’s a good, ol’ fashioned WAR DOUBLE-FEATURE!To start, we get gritty with THE BEAST OF WAR (1988), aka THE BEAST, as a vengeful group of Afghani rebels hunt a lost Soviet tank unit! It's got JASON PATRIC from THE LOST BOYS! We pair this forgotten gem with the unmatched madness of TROMA'S WAR (1988), where a plane-wrecked group runs afoul of AIDS-armed terrorists! Did we mention that it's madness?It's "War is Hell," this week on CULT AND CLASSIC Films Podcast! Listen: Wherever you get your podcasts & at cultandclassicfilms.com/Watch: / @cultandclassicfilms   Subscribe at patreon.com/cultandclassicfilms for EXCLUSIVE cult movies sent to you every month!Buy exclusive films at cultandclassicfilms.com/Host: Nate WyckoffPanelists: Amanda Longley & Greg JohnsonMore on THE BEAST OF WAR (1988): The Beast of War, directed by Kevin Reynolds, is a gripping war drama set in the context of the Soviet-Afghan War of the 1980s. The film shines a light on the psychological toll and moral crisis faced by both the aggressors and those resisting their invasion.The story revolves around a Russian T-62 tank and its crew led by the hardened and ruthless commander, Daskal (played by George Dzundza). As the tank moves through the desolate Afghan landscape, tensions between the men simmer beneath the surface. They become further strained when the tank accidentally destroys an Afghan village, killing innocent civilians. The tank's skilled but conflicted mechanic, Konstantin Koverchenko (played by Jason Patric), is the moral compass of the crew. Konstantin secretly despises the atrocities committed by his fellow soldiers and harbors resentment towards the brutal tactics employed by their commander. Gradually, he becomes disillusioned with the Soviet cause.In their relentless pursuit of a small group of Afghan Mujahideen fighters led by Taj (played by Steven Bauer), the Russian tank crew finds themselves trapped inside a steep mountain gorge. As their situation becomes increasingly perilous, tensions flare up, exacerbated by the relentless pursuit of Taj and his men seeking vengeance for the destruction of their village. Amidst the claustrophobic and intense setting, The Beast of War delves deep into the psyche of the Russian tank crew. The film explores the dehumanizing effects of war and the struggle between loyalty to one's comrades and one's own conscience. The isolated and hostile environment forces the characters to confront their own fears, prejudices, and the harrowing consequences of their actions.With its stunning cinematography capturing the harsh beauty of the Afghan landscape and powerful performances by the cast, The Beast of War offers a captivating exploration of war's dark complexities. This gritty and visceral drama successfully demonstrates the far-reaching effects of war, challenging our notions of heroism and the innate humanity that lies within us all. More on TROMA’S WAR (1988): Troma's War is a cult classic action-comedy film released in 1988. Directed by Lloyd Kaufman, this satirical masterpiece takes audiences on a wild and absurd journey that parodies the conventions of war films. The story begins when a group of American tourists finds themselves stranded on a remote tropical island after their plane crashes. Unbeknownst to them, this seemingly idyllic paradise is actually the secret base of a nefarious terrorist organization. The visitors soon realize that their survival depends on banding together and fighting...

We revisit our review of SPIRAL (2021), aka SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW!Can CHRIS ROCK and SAMUEL L. JACKSON lay new tracks for JAMES WAN's former franchise to head into the future? Well, they did make another one, but the results are a mixed bag. We'll tell you what that means on this week's episode of CULT AND CLASSIC FILMS Podcast!Listen: Wherever you get your podcasts & at cultandclassicfilms.com/Watch: @cultandclassicfilmsSubscribe at patreon.com/cultandclassicfilms for EXCLUSIVE cult movies sent to you every month!Buy exclusive films at cultandclassicfilms.com/ Host/Reviewer: Nate Wyckoff

We had the pleasure of chatting with RICH WEXLER, founder of @VINTAGEANNALSARCHIVE and host of the VINTAGE ANNALS ARCHIVE OUTSIDER Podcast! Don't miss out on our talk about why we love the weird, why creativity kicks a$$, and how supporting fellow artists matters (because IT DOES!)Listen wherever you get your podcasts & at cultandclassicfilms.com/, and watch at youtube.com/@CULTANDCLASSICFILMS/Check out the "Vintage Annals Archive Outsider Podcast" on SPOTIFY, and visit VINTAGEANNALSARCHIVE.COM for their uncensored feed!Listen: Wherever you get your podcasts & at cultandclassicfilms.com/Watch: @cultandclassicfilms  Subscribe at patreon.com/cultandclassicfilms for EXCLUSIVE cult movies sent to you every month!Buy exclusive films at cultandclassicfilms.com/ Host: Nate WyckoffGuest: Rich Wexler of #VintageAnnalsArchive

We continue our special about AFTER SCHOOL SPECIALS with host Nate Wyckoff's favorite one, "THE DAY MY KID WENT PUNK" from 1987!Originating as the season 8, episode 7, entry into the long-running "ABC Afterschool Specials" series, the flick stars JAY UNDERWOOD as an earnest young man who leaves for a summer job and redefines himself as a makeup-faced, guitar-shredding punk! This is much to the chagrin of his straight-laced father, played by sour-faced BERNIE COPEL!Prepare yourself for a surprisingly honest take on what it means to be who you want to be! Listen: Wherever you get your podcasts & at cultandclassicfilms.com/Watch: @cultandclassicfilms  Subscribe at patreon.com/cultandclassicfilms for EXCLUSIVE cult movies sent to you every month!Buy exclusive films at cultandclassicfilms.com/ Host: Nate WyckoffPanelists: Tad Mastroianni & Greg Johnson#abc #afterschoolspecial #jayunderwood #berniecopel #thedaymykidwentpunk #punk #tvmovie #afterschoolspecial #parenting #punkrock #punkmusic