In this episode, we unpack the cult classic Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990), a quirky, melancholic tale of identity, abandonment, and small-town myth-making. We follow the story of Dinky Bossetti, played by a young Winona Ryder, as she navigates her outsider status in anticipation of the return of the town’s elusive hometown hero, Roxy Carmichael. Is Roxy a savior, a symbol, or just a ghost of what never was? We’ll explore how the film blends teenage alienation with adult disillusionment, examine its portrayal of 90s-era femininity and longing, and ask whether Roxy Carmichael ever really needed to come home at all. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle----Show E-Mail:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cultcinemacircle@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cultcinemacircle@gmail.com</a>Follow Cult Cinema Circle on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/cultcinemacircle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cultcinemacircle.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.letterboxd.com/jessekremp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Letterboxd</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Totally Fucked Up (1993)

Have you ever wondered to yourself why a specific film is considered by many to be a “cult film”? Have you ever wondered why a particular film has the fans and legacy that it does?Join your host, Jesse Krempel, every week as he dives into a different film from a variety of genres, and analyzes how the movie came to be, how it was released and how exactly did it become a cult classic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.