The Kulturecast takes a deep dive into the 2016 Bollywood film "Fan," exploring its bold choices, impressive CGI work, and complex themes. The hosts express mixed feelings about the movie but ultimately find it intriguing and worth discussing, especially for fans of Indian cinema and Shah Rukh Khan. With a detailed analysis of the performances, nar…

Chris Stachiw, The Projection Booth's Mike White and Father Malone analyze the film "Civil War" with a critical eye, delving deep into its shortcomings and missed opportunities. With a blend of disappointment and frustration, the hosts compare the film to other works in the genre, highlighting where "Civil War" falls short in terms of plot logic, c…

80's TV Ladies Susan Lambert and Sharon Johnson join Chris to explore Alfred Hitchcock's timeless legacy as a master of suspense and thriller cinema, focusing on the 1966 film "Torn Curtain." With a perfect blend of personal anecdotes, critical analysis, and historical context, the hosts delve deep into the performances, storytelling, and impact of…

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Spencer Parsons and Chris Stachiw dive into the world of Bollywood with their discussion of a unique adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet set against the backdrop of the Kashmir conflict. With Spencer praising the performances and Chris questioning the deviations from the original story, the hosts offer differing perspectives on the film's narrative …

The Kulturecast's Chris Stachiw and guest Josh Hurtado take listeners on a fascinating journey into the world of Bollywood cinema with their deep dive into "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani." From discussing the film's intricate storytelling and character development to exploring its cultural nuances and societal commentary, the hosts provide a rich a…

Susan Lambert Hatem, Chris Stachiw, and Richard Hatem bring a refreshing blend of humor and heartfelt discussions to the world of film analysis. With their unique take on movies like "Truly, Madly, Deeply," the hosts dive deep into the themes of grief, love, and everything in between, all while keeping listeners entertained with their witty banter …

The Kulturecast hosts dive deep into the timeless classic Hollywood musical "Singing in the Rain," delving into the film's iconic musical numbers, the technical brilliance of Gene Kelly's choreography, and the lasting impact of the genre. With a blend of admiration and critique, the hosts explore the magic of watching classic films on the big scree…

Chris Stachiw, and 80's TV Ladies Susan Lambert take listeners on a hilarious and insightful journey through the world of musicals, focusing on the beloved classic "The Sound of Music." With their witty banter and contrasting perspectives, Stachiw and Lambert explore the film's cultural significance, production design, and music with humor and char…

Chris Stachiw, Josh Hurtado, and Jess Byard provide a riveting analysis of the film "Downrange," capturing the essence of its unique camera work, tension-building techniques, and subversive nature. The hosts delve deep into the nihilistic tone of the film, exploring the lack of motive behind the sniper character's actions and the senseless violence…

Chris Stachiw, guest Rod Lott, and author Andrew J. Rausch take listeners on a wild ride through the gruesome world of Herschel Gordon Lewis's cult classic film, "Blood Feast." With a mix of humor and insight, the hosts discuss the film's graphic gore, amateur acting, and bizarre Egyptian themes, while sharing personal anecdotes and behind-the-scen…

The hosts of The Kulturecast dive deep into the chaotic and unexpected world of the cult classic "Versus," exploring its tumultuous production history, over-the-top action sequences, and genre-defying elements. With insightful analysis and humorous commentary, Father Malone, Chris Stachiw, and Ryan Verrill take listeners on a wild ride through the …

Hosts Mike White and Chris Stachiw dig deep into their thoughts on Dune Part Two, offering insightful commentary on the character development, narrative structure, and challenges of adapting such a complex world to the big screen. With differing opinions on the film, the hosts provide a well-rounded discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of the…

The hosts of The Kulturecas dive deep into the 1989 romantic comedy "Chances Are," dissecting its quirky plot and reflecting on its similarities to other classic films of the era. With lively banter and differing opinions, Sharon and Susan provide a humorous and insightful analysis of the movie, exploring its outdated romantic entanglements and pra…

We continue Romance Month with a bonus episode that came into being due to our previous episode on Victor/Victoria that also just happens to work for this month's theme: The Americanization of Emily. Rankin' on Bond's Richard Hatem programs the episode to talk more Julie Andrews, James Garner, and alot of anti-war sentiment. Reuniting James Garner …

We continue Romance Month with one of the great fantasy romance films that also explores ideas of fate and, strangely, neuroscience: A Matter of Life and Death. Someone's Favorite Productions' Dr. Will Dodson and The Projection Booth's Mike White join the episode to talk David Niven, a young Kim Hunter, and the escalator to Heaven. Starring Niven a…

We begin Romance Month with one of the most unconventional romantic films of all time with one hell of a soundtrack: Harold and Maude. Adam's Corners Adam Long joins the episode to talk all about Bud Cort, Ruth Gordon, and that soundtrack by Cat Stevens. Written by Colin Higgins as his senior film thesis, it follows the titular Harold and Maude, on…

We near the end of Musical Month Deux with one of the regularly scheduled programming films that is a musical with a capital "M": Oliver!. Someone's Favorite Production's Dr. Will Dodson joins the episode for the first time to talk about Oliver Reed, white privilege, and epic musicals. Based on the musical of the same name by Lionel Bart in turn ba…

We end Musical Month Deux with a musical remake of the John Waters-directed original that features one of the strangest screen performances ever: Hairspray (2007). Film critic Josh Hurtado and Alamo Drafthouse's Jackie Stewart join the episode to talk all about John Travolta's role, the music, and the film's message in 2024. A remake of the 1988 Wa…

We near the end of Musical Month Deux with a modern-day biopic that also happens to be parody along with being a damn fine musical with alot of heart: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Disc-Connected's Ryan Verrill programs the episode and stops by to talk all about John C. Reilly, the film's music, and what Dewey Cox may be up to in 2024. Starring J…

We continue Musical Month Deux with a Julie Andrews-helmed performance musical that has some rather progressive ideas about gender and sexual politics: Victor/Victoria. 80's TV Ladies' Susan Lambert Hatem programs the episode and stops by to talk all about James Garner, 80's sexual politics, and if this could be remade in 2024. Based on the 1933 Ge…

We soldier on with Musical Month Deux with yet another adaptation of an Andrew Lloyd Webber joint that, similarly to Cats (2019), doesn't do the source material much justice: Jesus Christ Superstar. Scary Stories We Tell's Emma Mantell joins another episode in a row to talk about Norman Jewison, the usage of anachronisms, and those hats. Based on t…

We continue Musical Month Deux with a look at one of the most critically and commercially reviled films of the last decade that also happens to be based off the first megamusical: Cats (2019). Scary Stories We Tell's Emma Mantell kicks off the New Year right by joining the first recorded episode of 2024 to talk about various celebrity-cat hybrids, …

We kick off the New Year with a look at a true Australian musical classic that deserves alot more love than most musicals from the early '80s: Starstruck (1982). Noise Junkie's Heather Drain and Kulturecast newbie author Rachel McPadden program the episode and kick off the month with talk about Jo Kennedy, Aussie filmmaking, and the fan theory endi…

With our quick jaunt into food films over, we end the year with a month programmed by the one and only Heather Drain, starting with an Argentinian horror film that could also be a noir film: Feast of Flesh. Noise Junkie's Heather Drain kicks off the month and joins the episode to talk about the film's masked man, the lighting, and more. Directed by…

With Horrortober 9 in the rearview, we take a quick jaunt into food films with an amended month of two classic food films, closing with The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover. Noise Junkie's Heather Drain and Dark Destinations' Father Malone join the episode to talk about the production design, Peter Greenaway, and that finale. Directed by Peter…

With Horrortober 9 in the rearview, we take a quick jaunt into food films with an amended month of two classic food films, starting with Babette's Feast. Rankin on Bass's Richard Hatem joins the episode to talk about food, religion, and the end of the writer's strike. Based on the short story by Karen Blixen, the film tells the story of two sisters…

With Horrortober 9 in the rearview, take a break from everything to check out a film that's been in Chris' blind spot: L.A. Confidential. The World is Wrong's Andras Jones stops by for his first time along with programming the episode all about classic LA, gangsters, and noir filmmaking. Starring Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, and Guy Pearce, the fil…

With Horrortober 9 in the rearview, we make one last stop in Horrotown for a film almost a decade in the making: Five Night's at Freddy's. Scary Stories We Tell's Emma Mantell and Dustin Rutledge join the episode to talk FNAF lore, the movie's RT score, and where the series goes from here. Josh Hutcherson stars as Mike, a man plagued by memories of…

We end Horrortober 9, this year a mixed bag of new and old horror, with a film from 2022 that made tons of waves in the horror world: Barbarian. Scary Stories We Tell's Emma Mantell joins for the first time to talk about a rough movie with even rougher subject material, trigger warning advised for assault. Georgina Campbell plays Tess, a woman rent…

We end Horrortober 9, this year a mixed bag of new and old horror, with another film that mashes up two things great on their own into a wild melange of splatter comedy: Hard Rock Zombies. Mondo Heather's Heather Drain programs the episode along with stopping by to talk all about zombies, zombies that rock, and zombie Hitler. Starring E.J. Curse as…

We end Horrortober 9, this year a mixed bag of new and old horror, with a film that's not too scary but definitely alot of nostalgic fun: Ernest Scared Stupid. Scary Stories We Tell's Maggie the Odd programs the episode as well as stops by to wax poetically about a man named Worrell. Starring Jim Varney as the titular Ernest, he must content with a…

We continue Horrortober 9, this year a mixed bag of new and old horror, with a crossover with the Bollywood Cinema Club taking a look at one of the few Indian horror films made stateside: It Lives Inside. Scary Stories We Tell's Dustin Rutledge stops by to talk all about Indian cinema, the film's monster, and its prospects for broadening film horiz…

We continue Horrortober 9, this year a mixed bag of new and old horror, with another contemporary horror film that features the most alien aliens you'll ever see: No One Can Save You. Disc Connected's Ryan Verrill joins the show to talk the film, feelings on contemporary horror, and more! Starring Kaitlyn Dever as Brynn, a homebody with a tragic se…

We continue Horrortober 9, this year a mixed bag of new and old horror, with a film that is quickly cementing itself as a modern horror classic, Talk to Me. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins the show to talk the film, feelings on contemporary horror, and more! Focusing on a group of teenagers, they find themselves drawn into the terrifying wo…

We continue Horrortober 9, this year a mixed bag of new and old horror, with a film that has two versions and only recently was made available legally through Severin: Eyes of Fire. Mondo Heather's Heather Drain programs the episode and gushes about a film that not only deserves your attention but also, isn't as good as its director's cut. Starring…

We kick off Horrortober 9, this year a mixed bag of new and old horror, with a TV movie that puts many modern horror movies to shame: The Other. Host of Adam's Corner Adam Long is here to program the episode and also gush about why the film deserves your attention. Starring the Udvarnoky twins and Uta Hagen, it follows Holland and Niles, two brothe…

We end You've Never September, this year focusing on sketch comedy films, with the grandaddy of them all, the biggest sketch comedy film to come out the height of the genre's popularity: Amazon Women of the Moon. Noise Junkies' Father Malone is here to finish out the month along with heaping praise on every single part of the film. Starring a who's…

We near the end of You've Never September, this year focusing on sketch comedy films, with an example of what happens when too much of a good thing is a good thing with Mr. Mike's Mondo Video. Noise Junkies' Father Malone is here to talk about the film's tone, Michael O'Donoghue's style, and '80s SNL. Starring a veritable who's who of early SNL pla…

We continue off You've Never September, this year focusing on sketch comedy films, with one yet another early example of what some of the hottest minds in '80s comedy were up to in the '70s: The Kentucky Fried Movie. Noise Junkies' Father Malone and Mondo Heather's Heather Drain stop by to talk about the film's tone, John Landis, and what Zukkums w…

We kick off You've Never September, this year focusing on sketch comedy films, with one of the earliest examples of where sketch comedy would be going in the following decades including with one of the genres big names, The Groove Tube. Noise Junkies' Father Malone, 'Night Mr Walter's HP, and Mondo Heather's Heather Drain stop by to talk about Chev…

We end Patreon August, this year focusing on Mickey Rourke, with a film we were'nt intially covering but hey, when friends make suggestions, you listen: The Pope of Greenwich Village. Noise Junkies' Father Malone programs the episode and stops by along with Rankin' on Bass's Richard Hatem to talk about Rourke's peformance, the film's tone, and the …

We near the end of Patreon August, this year focusing on Mickey Rourke, with a special bonus episode on the film Mickey Rourke called "the low point of his career", we respectfully disagree with that sentiment: Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man. Noise Junkies' Father Malone programs the episode and stops by to talk all about one of the stranger …

We near the end of Patreon August, this year focusing on Mickey Rourke, with a film about the cheeriest topic of all, the Troubles, along with being a mobster-goes-straight film, A Prayer for the Dying. Rankin on Bass's Richard Hatem and film professor Spencer Parsons join the show to discuss Rourke's performance, Bob Hoskin's rage, and the usage o…

We continue Patreon August, this year focusing on Mickey Rourke, with another film where Mickey Rourke makes some big choices and wears a ton of prosthetics in Johnny Handsome. Noise Junkies' Father Malone joins the show to discuss Rourke's performance, Walter Hill's direction, and that abysmal third act. Starring Mickey Rourke as the titular chara…

We take a break from our usually scheduled programming to take a look at one of the most meta horror movies ever made, if not THE meta horror movie of all time, The Cabin in the Woods. Professor of Media and Communications at Texas Tech Dr. David Perlmutter stops to talk heady topics inlcuding the film attempting to end horror movies all together. …

We continue Patreon August, this year focusing on Mickey Rourke, with something completely different from Rourke fighting the devil, now he's finding solace at the bottom of a glass in Barfly. Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard joins the show to discuss Bukowski, his work body, and Rourke's role. Starring Mickey Rourke as the titular character, he …

We kick off Patreon August, this year focusing on Mickey Rourke, with one of the few horror films both he and Robert De Niro are in that also happens to be noir, Angel Heart. Noise Junkies' Father Malone and Heather Drain join the episode to talk cinematic Satan, the portrayal of voodoo, and that name. Starring Mickey Rourke as Harry Angel, it foll…

We end Jess Byard July, this year all about surrealist films, with a look at one of the big boys of the surrealism film genre that also pays homage to one of the great literary novels, Brazil. Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard and Maggie the Odd join the episode to talk about Terry Gilliam's career, the battle of Brazil, and the 1984ness of it all…

We near the end of Jess Byard July, this year all about surrealist films, with a Leos Carax film that flew under our radar for way too long but no longer, Holy Motors. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins the episode to talk about French surrealism, Denis Lavant's performance, and the multilayered interpretation. Starring Denis Lavant as Mr. Osc…