Almost Cult Classics

Ryan and Joe discuss one of the most requested movies for the podcast - 1994's Cabin Boy, a surreal comedy starring Chris Elliott and directed by Adam Resnick.

On this very first mini-episode, Ryan and Joe chat about what movies they've been watching lately, as well as general movie news! Joe also offers a please to help #RestoreTheHughesCut, while Ryan suggests a review of Norbit. We also hint at future movies we'll be talking about on the show!

Ryan and Joe discuss Steven Spielberg's 1941 - an ensemble WWII comedy that features every actor remotely popular in the 70's. Considered to be Spielberg's first flop, we dissect this interesting film, as well as the early cinema of Spielberg himself.

Ryan and Joe discuss one of their favorites, 1993's Matinee! This love letter to B movie cinema stars John Goodman and was directed by Joe Dante.

On this episode Ryan and Joe revisit the 2002 dark comedy Death to Smoochy, which was helmed by Danny DeVito and features Robin Williams,  Edward Norton and Catherine Keener.

Ryan and Joe discuss the making of and history behind this visually stunning Dick Tracy adaptation, as well as the films of director/star Warren Beatty. 

Ryan and Joe discuss the 2004 film The Ladykillers, directed and written by the Coen Brothers and starring Tom Hanks. We also discuss the original 1955 film, as well as some of the controversies behind this remake. 

Ryan and Joe head to Valkenvania to discuss the divisive Dan Aykroyd-helmed Nothing But Trouble (1991), a surreal horror comedy that also features Demi Moore, Chevy Chase and John Candy. 

Ryan and Joe discuss the making of 1980's Popeye feature film, as well as the cinema of director Robert Altman and star Robin Williams. 

Ryan and Joe discuss the making and plot of 1993's Super Mario Brothers movie.