Cult Movies Podcast

Cult Movies Podcast

By Anthony King

Celebrating underseen films, lesser-known gems, and unrecognized masterpieces maligned and panned by audiences and critics alike. Based on Danny Peary's books.
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Tarzan and His Mate

Cult Movies PodcastJul 16, 2023
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Revenge of the Movie Bubble

Revenge of the Movie Bubble

The boys are back in the bubble this week.Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to the Cobwebs YouTube ChannelFollow Matt on Bluesky, Instagram, and LetterboxdFollow James on LetterboxdFollow Anthony on Instagram and Letterboxd
Apr 20, 202502:02:33
To Be Or Not To Be

To Be Or Not To Be

We're fighting Nazis this week as James Coddington joins the show to discuss Ernst Lubitsch's To Be Or Not To Be (1942).Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on InstagramFollow James on LetterboxdFollow Anthony on Instagram and Letterboxd
Apr 06, 202501:50:34
High School Confidential

High School Confidential

This week TCM programmer Ben Cheeves and I are going back to the hallowed halls of high school and navigating the world of teenagedom and hard drugs in High School Confidential (1958).Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on InstagramFollow Ben on LetterboxdFollow Anthony on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Bluesky
Mar 30, 202501:26:12
Altered States

Altered States

We're asking all the questions this week. What is the meaning of life? Is this really happening? Why is Charles Haid screaming so much? Ryan Verrill joins the show to discuss Ken Russell's Altered States (1980).Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on InstagramFollow The Disc-Connected on YouTube, Facebook, Bluesky, InstagramSomeonesFavoriteProductions.comFollow Anthony on Letterboxd, Bluesky, and Instagram
Mar 23, 202502:22:07
Massacre at Central High

Massacre at Central High

We're headed back to high school for a little revenge as first-time guest Taylor Eagan joins the show to discuss René Daalder's Massacre at Central High (1976).Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on InstagramFollow Taylor on Bluesky and LetterboxdFollow Anthony on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Mar 16, 202501:48:20
The Big Heat

The Big Heat

We're going rogue this week with Glenn Ford as Matt Bledsoe joins the show to discuss Fritz Lang's The Big Heat.Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on InstagramFollow Matt on Twitter, Bluesky, Letterboxd, and InstagramFollow Anthony on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 09, 202502:05:28
Zardoz

Zardoz

We're headed to the Vortex this week to discuss John Boorman's Zardoz with Carmelita Valdez McKoy.Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on InstagramFollow Carmelita on Bluesky, Twitter, and LetterboxdFollow Anthony on Letterboxd, Bluesky, and Instagram
Mar 02, 202501:56:36
The Wicker Man

The Wicker Man

Season Six is officially underway as we dip into Danny Peary's Cult Movies 2! Kristin Lipska is here this week to discuss Robin Hardy's The Wicker Man (1973).Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on InstagramFollow Clapperboard Cuties on InstagramFollow Anthony on Letterboxd, Bluesky, and Instagram
Feb 23, 202501:25:06
2024 Discoveries

2024 Discoveries

We're back! After nearly 18 months off, we're easing back into things as Ryan Verrill of The Disc-Connected and Someone's Favorite Productions joins us to discuss our Top 10 Film Discoveries of 2024. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram The Disc-Connected Linktree Follow Anthony on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd
Jan 12, 202502:36:13
The Movie Bubble Returns

The Movie Bubble Returns

The Movie Bubble has migrated from Film Feast over to Cult Movies! Matt Bledsoe, James Coddington, Daniel Epler, and Lexy Van Dyke join the show for a special bonus episode where we discuss everything from William Friedkin to Letterboxd. Come hang out in the bubble with us! Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Film Feast on Twitter and Matt on Letterboxd Follow James on Twitter and Letterboxd Subscribe to Cobwebs on YouTube and follow Daniel on Letterboxd Follow Schooled by Cinema on Twitter and follow Lexy on Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Aug 27, 202302:10:32
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

We're wrapping up season five - and the end of book one of Cult Movies - in our usual way. We're headed to Oz with our resident Aussie transplant Lindsay Wilkins to discuss The Wizard of Oz. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Schlock and Awe on Twitter and Instgram Follow Lindsay on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Aug 20, 202301:37:26
Plan 9 From Outer Space

Plan 9 From Outer Space

We cannot keep this a secret any longer. Let us punish the guilty. Let us reward the innocent. Heather Drain and Rachel McPadden return to discuss Edward D. Wood Jr.'s Plan 9 From Outer Space. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Check out Heather's Linktree Follow Rachel on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Aug 13, 202301:49:02
Land of the Pharaohs

Land of the Pharaohs

We're hoarding our gold and preparing for the afterlife with Daniel Epler and Mike Scott as we discuss Howard Hawks' Land of the Pharaohs (1955). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Cobwebs on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Follow Daniel on Twitter Follow Action for Everyone on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Aug 06, 202301:42:06
A Hard Day's Night

A Hard Day's Night

This week we embrace the chaos with Matt Bledsoe and James Coddington as we discuss Richard Lester's A Hard Day's Night (1964). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Film Feast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Matt on Twitter Follow James on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jul 30, 202302:10:52
Singin' In the Rain

Singin' In the Rain

Grab your tap shoes and umbrellas because Stephanie Crawford joins us toe discuss Gene Kelly's and Stanley Donen's Singin' In the Rain (1952). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow ClapperboardCuties on Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jul 23, 202301:26:55
Tarzan and His Mate

Tarzan and His Mate

We're getting horny in the jungle this week with Daniel Epler and Lexy Van Dyke as we discuss Cedric Gibbons' Tarzan and His Mate (1934). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Daniel on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow The Cobwebs Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Follow Lexy on Twitter Follow Schooled By Cinema on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jul 16, 202301:25:31
Sylvia Scarlett

Sylvia Scarlett

We're running the long con this week with Antonio Palacios from The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and discussing George Cukor's Sylvia Scarlett (1935). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon TheCultworthy.com Follow Kristin on Twitter Follow Clapperboardcuties on Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jul 09, 202301:24:45
Reefer Madness

Reefer Madness

It's a hostful episode and we're getting high on Reefer Madness (1936). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Kristin on Twitter Follow Clapperboardcuties on Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jul 02, 202301:13:26
2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey

We are putting ourselves to the fullest possible use with Brian and Michele from Movies for Life and discussing Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Movies for Life on Twitter and Instagram Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Michele on Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jun 11, 202301:44:05
42nd Street

42nd Street

We're headed to the Great White Way with Dan Pullen of Movies From Hell this week as we discuss Lloyd Bacon's 42nd Street. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd MoviesFromHell.com Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow ClapperboardCuties on Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jun 04, 202301:40:28
It's a Gift

It's a Gift

We're dipping back to 1934 with one of the godfathers of comedy, W.C. Fields. Kevin Maher joins the show this week to discuss Norman Z. McLeod's It's a Gift. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon LoveKevin.com Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
May 28, 202301:36:07
Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause

We're getting in touch with our inner angsty teenager this week as Carmelita Valdez returns to the show to discuss Nicolas Ray's Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Carmelita on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Clapperboard Cuties on Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
May 21, 202301:50:59
Bedtime for Bonzo

Bedtime for Bonzo

It's finally here! And there's no one better to talk about Ronald Reagan and a chimpanzee than the boys from Movies from Hell. Bradley J. Kornish and Dan Pullen join us to discuss Fred de Cordova's Bedtime for Bonzo (1951). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon MoviesFromHell.com Follow MFH on Twitter Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd The Watchlist from Hell on Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
May 14, 202301:53:26
Pink Flamingos

Pink Flamingos

We're getting filthy with Heather Drain and Rachel McPadden as we head to Baltimore to discuss John Waters' Pink Flamingos (1972). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon MondoHeather.com Follow Rachel on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
May 07, 202301:40:26
La Cage aux Folles

La Cage aux Folles

We're talking about a French, gay family comedy so why not invite our friends from the horror podcast Chainsaws & Claws on? Patrick Bartlett and Robb Antequera join us to discuss Eduoard Molinaro's La Cage aux Folles (1978). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Chainsaws & Claws on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram Follow Robb on Twitter Follow Kristin on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 30, 202301:41:32
Up in Smoke

Up in Smoke

Smoke 'em if you got 'em! This week we're joined by filmmaker, programmer, and commentator Chris O'Neill and Fun City Editions founder Jonathan Hertzberg to discuss Cheech and Chong's first film, Up in Smoke (1978). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Chris on Twitter, Instagram, and Vimeo Follow Fun City Editions on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook FunCityEditions.com Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 23, 202301:47:52
Fantasia

Fantasia

This week Kristin and Anthony are joined by Lexy Van Dyke and James Coddington for a fantastic adventure as we discuss Walt Disney's Fantasia (1940). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Lexy on Twitter Follow James on Twitter Follow Kristin on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 16, 202301:49:45
Patreon Preview: Marjoe with Dan Budnik

Patreon Preview: Marjoe with Dan Budnik

No new episode this week but we'd like to share a bit of our conversation with writer and podcaster Dan Budnik from Patreon. We're starting a Marjoe Gortner series over there that will span his entire filmography and Dan helped us kick things off with a great conversation. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Dan on Twitter Listen to Dan's shows Eventually Supertrain and the Made for TV Mayhem Podcast Order Dan's books From Beverly Hills To Hooterville: Exploring TV's Henningverse 1962-1971 and '80s Action Movies on the Cheap: 284 Low Budget, High Impact Pictures Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 09, 202317:44
Badlands

Badlands

Rosalie Lewis of F This Movie! and Blu-ray Boutique returns to the show this week to talk about lovers on the run in Terrence Malick's Badlands. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Rosalie on Twitter Follow Blu-ray Boutique on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Apr 03, 202301:36:27
King Kong

King Kong

We're going big this week as we're joined by Mike Scott and Patrick Bromley to discuss Merian C. Cooper's and Ernest B. Shoedsack's King Kong (1933). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Mike on Twitter Follow Action for Everyone on Twitter Follow Patrick on Twitter Follow F This Movie! on Twitter and Instagram FThisMovie.com Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 26, 202301:25:14
The Searchers

The Searchers

Lindsay Wilkins, Daniel Epler, and Matt Bledsoe join the show this week to discuss John Ford, John Wayne, and The Searchers (1956). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Schlock & Awe on Twitter and Instagram Follow Cobwebs on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Follow Film Feast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 19, 202302:21:46
Dance, Girl, Dance

Dance, Girl, Dance

We're coming in hot with the season five premier to talk about Dorothy Arzner's Dance, Girl, Dance (1940) with Keith Rich and Preston Mitchell. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Keith on Instagram and Letterboxd Follow Preston on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mar 12, 202301:33:57
Duck Soup

Duck Soup

We're closing out season four in style with Lindsay Wilkins, Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo. Lindz joins Vinny and Anthony to discuss the Marx Brothers' seminal 1933 comedy Duck Soup. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon for as little at $1/month Follow Schlock & Awe on Twitter and Instagram Follow Lindsay on Twitter Follow Vinny on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 22, 202301:19:56
Caged Heat

Caged Heat

Lance and Erica from Unsung Horrors are back to wrap up their Roger Corman hat trick with Jonathan Demme's directorial debut Caged Heat. Donate to the campaign and pre-order Erica's new book, The Sweetest Taboo: An Unapologetic Guide to Child Kills in Film Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Unsung Horrors on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow Erica on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 15, 202301:32:19
2022 Discoveries

2022 Discoveries

Kristin, Anthony, Vinny, and Dirk Marshall of VHUS count down their favorite film discoveries of 2022. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram VH-US.com Follow VHUS on Twitter and Instagram Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Vinny on Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 08, 202303:01:34
The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come

A long time in the making, Kristin and Anthony are excited to welcome Spencer Seams, co-host of Shoot the Piano Player Podcast, to the show to discuss Perry Henzell's The Harder They Come. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Shoot the Piano Player Podcast on Twitter Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Jan 01, 202301:30:01
Laura

Laura

This week we're thrilled to once again be joined by the hosts of Movies for Life, Michele Eggen and Brian Keiper to discuss Otto Preminger's 1944 noir Laura. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Movies for Life on Twitter and Instagram Follow Michele on Twitter Follow Brian on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Dec 25, 202201:43:48
Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

It's a hostful show this week with just us. Kristin, Vinny, and Anthony discuss the film chosen by our Patreon supporters - Hal Ashby's Harold and Maude followed by our pairing recommendations. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Kristin on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Vinny on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Dec 18, 202201:28:15
Outrageous!

Outrageous!

We're getting outrageous this week as Lexy Van Dyke and Dirk Marshall join us to discuss Richard Benner's queer comedy Outrageous! Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Lexy on Twitter Follow VHUS Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Dec 11, 202201:22:45
Citizen Kane

Citizen Kane

Kristin and Anthony are joined by Carmelita Valdez to discuss Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Follow Carmelita on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Kristin on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Dec 04, 202201:59:21
Man of the West

Man of the West

The Pink Smoke is back! This week we're joined by Christopher Funderberg and John Cribbs to discuss Anthony Mann and his 1958 western starring Gary Cooper, Man of the West. ThePinkSmoke.com Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Chris on Twitter Follow John on Twitter Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon!
Nov 27, 202201:53:38
The Shooting

The Shooting

We're headed back to the wild west this week as Dirk Marshall, host of VHUS Podcast, and Ryan Gowland, host of The New World Pictures Podcast, join Anthony to discuss Monte Hellman's 1966 revisionist western The Shooting. Follow VHUS on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow TNWPP on Twitter and Instagram Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon!
Nov 20, 202201:58:59
The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

We're back with the second half of season four and Kristin and Anthony are joined by Rosalie Lewis of Blu-ray Boutique and F This Movie! to discuss John Huston's directorial debut, The Maltese Falcon. Follow Rosalie on Twitter Follow Blu-ray Boutique on Twitter Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon!
Nov 13, 202201:29:57
Patreon Bonus - October in Review

Patreon Bonus - October in Review

While we're on mid-season break we'd like to offer our listeners an episode recorded for our Patreon feed. If you enjoy what you hear please support and subscribe at patreon.com/cultmoviespodcast
Nov 06, 202201:27:32
Witchfinder General

Witchfinder General

We're getting into the Halloween spirit as Tony-nominated composer and writer Joe Iconis joins Anthony this week to discuss Michael Reeves' folk horror classic Witchfinder General (aka The Conquerer Worm). MrJoeIconis.com Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon!
Oct 23, 202201:29:37
Detour

Detour

Vinny and Anthony are joined by Film Feast host Matt Bledsoe to talk about the ultimate sad bastard movie, Edgar G. Ulmer's Detour. Follow Film Feast on Twitter and Instagram Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Matt on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Vinny on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the Cult Movies Podcast on Patreon!
Oct 16, 202201:24:53
It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

It's Christmas in October! This week we're talking the Frank Capra classic It's a Wonderful Life and celebrating the upcoming release of the book "Santa Doesn't Need Your Help" with author, filmmaker, and Kevin of Kevin Geeks Out, Kevin Maher. LoveKevin.com Buy Santa Doesn't Need Your Help Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon!
Oct 09, 202201:42:32
All About Eve

All About Eve

Vinny and Anthony are joined this week once again by writer extraordinaire Jessica Scott to discuss Joseph L. Mankiewicz's All About Eve. Follow Jessica on Twitter Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Vinny on Twitter, Letterboxd, and subscribe to his YouTube Channel Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon!
Oct 02, 202201:30:52
Shock Corridor

Shock Corridor

This week Kristin and Anthony are thrilled to welcome actor Galen Howard to the show to discuss Samuel Fuller's Shock Corridor. Follow Galen on Twitter and Instagram Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon
Sep 25, 202201:34:43
Trash

Trash

This week Anthony is joined by writer Heather Drain holding down co-host duties as we welcome writer, researcher, and zine publisher Rachel McPadden to discuss Paul Morrissey's Trash.  Follow Rachel on Twitter Visit MondoHeather.com Follow Heather on Twitter Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support us on Patreon
Sep 18, 202201:51:42