Cult Cinema Circle

By Jesse Krempel

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?

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September 24, 2025 Back To School (1986)
"Bring us a pitcher of beer every seven minutes until somebody passes out. And then bring one every ten minutes."

On today's episode, we're wrapping up our month of Back To School, by covering the literal 80s college comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield, Back to School (1986).

This movie came out in the era of the John Hughes teen films, but is ultimately dealing with the pressures that come with wanting to be different than your parents and trying to reinvent yourself in a new place.

This film also has an interesting connection to the band Sum 41, which we'll talk more about.. you don't want to miss it :)

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September 17, 2025 Cry_Wolf (2005) with special guest Marybeth McAndrews
”You guys have no imagination. It’s like you’re playing checkers, and I’m playing chess”

On today’s episode, in honor of its 20th anniversary, we’re covering the teen horror film, Cry_Wolf (2005). Joining me for this episode is Marybeth McAndrews, Editor In Chief of Dread Central and all around cool person!

We talk about coming to this movie later in our respective lives and just how bonkers this movie is. We also talk about the bonkers production history of this film, and just how any movie being completed and shown is a feat in itself

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1h 39min
September 10, 2025 School of Rock (2003)
On today’s episode, we’re heading to the Battle Of The Bands, as we revisit the Jack Black film School Of Rock (2003)

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September 03, 2025 Grease 2 (1982) with special guest Emily Marinelli
“I ain't no one's trophy, Goose.”

On today’s episode, my guest Emily and I are heading back to school and revisiting the absolute camp classic musical that is Grease 2 (1982)

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1h 40min
September 02, 2025 What I Watched - August 2025
On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in August 2025.

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August 27, 2025 Nowhere (1997) with special guest Rocco T. Thompson
“It’s Armageddon Day. The day the world’s supposed to end”

On today’s episode, we’re closing out our coverage of the Gregg Araki’s Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy by covering the final film in that trilogy, Nowhere (1997).

Joining me for this episode is my buddy and critic extraordinaire, Rocco T. Thompson. Tune in to hear us talk about this fabulous movie and why it’s still relevant to this day.

Article Referenced:
Cover Story: Going ‘Nowhere’ Fast With Gregg Araki, Kerosene Jones, Wussy Vol 12, October 13th, 2023

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August 20, 2025 The Doom Generation (1995) with special guest Bobby Master
This week, we dive into Gregg Araki’s The Doom Generation (1995), a neon-soaked, blood-splattered road movie that’s equal parts satire, nightmare, and Gen X fever dream. Following the nihilistic trio of Jordan, Amy, and Xavier as they spiral through a world of violence, sex, and black humor, Araki crafts a brutal portrait of lost youth at the edge of America’s cultural meltdown.

We unpack the film’s shocking violence, its biting commentary on consumerism and morality, and how it fits within Araki’s “Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy.” From its campy dialogue to its disturbing finale, we ask: is The Doom Generation pure provocation, or does it reveal something deeper about identity, alienation, and the rage of a generation?

If you’re ready to confront a film that MTV once called “the first true Gen X movie,” buckle up—this ride is messy, grotesque, and unforgettable.

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1h 42min
August 13, 2025 Totally Fucked Up (1993)
In this episode, we dive into Gregg Araki’s Totally Fucked Up (1993), the raw, DIY cornerstone of his Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy. Blurring the lines between documentary-style confessional and narrative chaos, the film follows a group of queer teens navigating love, alienation, and survival in early ’90s Los Angeles. We unpack its fragmented structure, its unfiltered portrayal of youth on the margins, and the way Araki captures both the aimlessness and urgency of adolescence. From grainy camcorder intimacy to punk-fueled rebellion, we explore how Totally Fucked Up remains a defiant, vulnerable time capsule of Gen X disillusionment

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August 06, 2025 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990)
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.

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1h 21min
August 03, 2025 What I Watched - July 2025
On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in July 2025.

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