Almost Cult Classics

On the newest movie catch-up, we discuss some of the big recent theatrical bombs, in addition to some unrelated pleasant surprises both new and old. Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Revisited

00:07:30 - The Rule of Jenny Pen (2024)

00:09:49 - No One Died: Wing Bowl Documentary (2024)

00:13:58 - Joker: Folie a Deux (2024)

00:21:33 - Kelly's Heroes (1970)

00:26:47 - Horizon - Chapter 1 (2024)

00:39:44 - Megalopolis (2024)

00:57:09 - Casa Bonita: Mi Amor (2024)

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For the Patreon after-show following our episode on King of New York, we decided to check out a film that kind of relates to director of Abel Ferrara with Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans from 2009. You can find the episode in full exclusively on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics. For just $5 a month you'll get monthly bonus episodes just like this one, chances to vote in polls that decide our next episodes, opportunities to have your comments read on the show, and access to our PO Box!

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On the October movie catch-up, we chat about:

00:00:00 - Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

00:18:30 - The Bikeriders (2023)

00:24:03 - Chimp Crazy (2024)

00:27:02 - Knox Goes Away (2023)

00:29:42 - In a Violent Nature (2024)

00:32:23 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

00:52:18 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

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Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni

Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello

And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

The views expressed on this podcast do not reflect the views of Hats Off Entertainment.

On this year's Halloween episode, we revisit John Landis' Innocent Blood - a vampire dark comedy that hardly anyone seems to talk about. We also discuss Landis' early career including: Kentucky Fried Movie, Animal House, The Blues Brothers, and An American Werewolf in London. Naturally, we also had to discuss Twilight Zone: The Movie and a few others.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:30 - The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)

00:12:58 - National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)

00:19:19 - The Blues Brothers (1980)

00:29:25 - An American Werewolf in London (1981)

00:40:45 - Trading Places (1983)

00:41:35 - Twilight Zone: The Movie (1984)

00:53:55 - Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)

00:58:45 - Innocent Blood (1992)

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We're back! After a brief summer hiatus, we return to discuss Abel Ferrera's crime thriller King of New York from 1990 starring Christopher Walken. We also check out some of Abel's other films, including: Ms. 45, Bad Lieutenant, Body Snatchers, and The Funeral.

The mics kept rolling after this episode as we discuss the sequel/remake to Bad Lieutenant - Warner Herzog's succintly titled Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans. You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catalogue of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics. 

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For some reason, Joe decided to spend the final weeks of summer watching 16 Adam Sandler "comedy" movies and rank them. Ryan also checked out Uncut Gems for the very first time. Stay tuned for Part 2, where the remaining films will be discussed!

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For the Patreon after-show following our episode on Ishtar, we decided to check out another notorious film flop that ended the career of a director: Gigli. We also went through the earlier filmography of that director, Martin Brest. Here's a small taste of this episode which is available now, exclusively on Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics. 

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On this month's movie catch-up, we discuss a variety of both new and old movies leading up to our review of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F followed by a discussion on the problem with legacy sequels. 

00:00:00 - Joe's Outback Experience

00:03:01 - Waterworld (1995)

00:04:53 - The Original 'Planet of the Apes' Movies

00:09:19 - Blue Velvet (1986)

00:13:20 - The Last Seduction (1994)

00:17:12 - Little Women (2019)

00:19:37 - John Woo Films

00:28:40 - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)

00:41:22 - Pitching Terrible Legacy Sequels

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On this episode, we discuss one of the most notorious movie failures of all time - Ishtar! This was mainly an excuse for us to revisit the filmmaking career of director Elaine May and the movies she made leading up to Ishtar (A New Leaf, The Heartbreak Kid, Mikey & Nicky).

00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:40 - A New Leaf (1971)

00:15:27 - The Heartbreak Kid (1972)

00:26:56 - Mikey and Nicky (1976)

00:36:14 - Elaine May's Screenwriting Career

00:45:19 - Ishtar (1987)

The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about another legendary flop that ended the career of a great director - Gigli (2003). You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catalogue of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics. 

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On this month's movie catch-up, we discuss Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and also some of the greatest films to come from down under!

0:00:00 - Intro

00:02:47 - Walkabout (1971)

00:06:34 - Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

00:16:24 - The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)

00:24:11 - The Castle (1997)

00:33:02 - Kenny (2006)

00:36:41 - Welcome to Woop Woop (1997)

00:50:00 - Wake In Fright (1971)

00:55:56 - Chopper (2000)

01:02:17 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

Don't forget to join us on Patreon for an exclusive back catalogue of bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics. 

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Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello

And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com