Martin Short has spent a career proving that bigger really is better. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion are joined by their first-ever guest, Adrian's brother Allan Roberto, to celebrate one of comedy's greatest performers through two of his most underrated cult classics: Clifford (1994) and Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2004). From fearless physical comedy and unforgettable characters to behind-the-scenes stories and the enduring legacy of one of Canada's greatest comedic talents, this is a love letter to a true comedy original.

Chapters:

0:00:15 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:00:23 - Introducing Allan Roberto

0:11:59 - Clifford (1994): Allan's Plot Summary

0:34:04 - Clifford (1994): Tagline

0:36:27 - Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2004): Allan's Plot Summary

0:53:39 - Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2004): Tagline

0:57:41 - Martin Short Is My Hero

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Before vampires sparkled, they ruled the night. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion sink their teeth into two genre-defining cult classics, The Lost Boys (1987) and Near Dark (1987). Released just months apart, these films reinvented the vampire movie for a new generation, blending horror with teen angst, romance, westerns, and unforgettable style while leaving a bloody mark on everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Twilight.

Chapters:

0:00:15 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:08:52 - The Lost Boys (1987): Adrian's Plot Summary

0:29:01 - The Lost Boys (1987): Tagline

0:32:14 - Near Dark (1987): Adrian's Plot Summary

0:49:52 - Near Dark (1987): Tagline

0:53:45 - The Teen Vampire

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Every award show has its origins, but only one was inspired by two legendary flops. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion revisit Xanadu (1980) and Can't Stop the Music (1980), the infamous box office disappointments that helped inspire the creation of the Golden Raspberry Awards. Join them as they explore how two films once dismissed as among Hollywood's worst found a second life as beloved cult classics.

Chapters:

0:00:14 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:03:36 - Xanadu (1980): IMDb Plot Summary

0:24:43 - Xanadu (1980): Tagline

0:27:22 - Can't Stop the Music (1980): IMDb Plot Summary

0:49:00 - Can't Stop the Music (1980): Tagline

0:50:15 - Birth of the Razzies

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Who ya gonna call? In this Extra Credit episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion share their immediate reactions to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). Does the latest chapter in the Ghostbusters franchise recapture the magic of the originals, or is it time to pack away the proton packs? Join them as they break down the laughs, the ghosts, and whether bustin' still makes them feel good.

Chapters:

0:00:14 – Welcome to Cult Film School's Extra Credit

0:01:11 – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024): Adrian's First Impressions

0:02:10 – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024): Dion's First Impressions

0:18:15 – Final Thoughts

0:19:53 – Does Bustin' Still Make Us Feel Good?

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Who ya gonna call when it's time to reboot a classic? In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion continue Ghostbusters month by comparing two very different attempts to revive the beloved franchise: Ghostbusters (2016) and Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). Join them as they explore the good, the bad and the ugly of these ttwo films with the same goal but very different approaches.

Chapters:

0:00:13 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:04:44 - Ghostbusters (2016): IMDb Plot Summary

0:24:48 - Ghostbusters (2016): Tagline

0:28:15 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021): IMDb Plot Summary

0:49:14 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021): Tagline

0:51:00 - Bustin' Makes Me Feel Good Part 2

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Before the reboots and legacy films, there was Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989). In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion kick off their Ghostbusters retrospective with the two films that started it all. Join them as they celebrate the laughs, the ghosts, the unforgettable music, and the lasting legacy of these comedy classics.

Chapters:

0:00:12 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:03:33 - Ghostbusters (1984): IMDb Plot Summary

0:35:00 - Ghostbusters (1984): Tagline

0:28:15 - Ghostbusters II (1989): IMDb Plot Summary

1:00:16 - Ghostbusters II (1989): Tagline

1:01:53 - Bustin' Makes Me Feel Good Part 1

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One Hitchcock classic. Two wildly different remakes. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion explore two unconventional reimaginings of Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train (1951): Throw Momma from the Train (1987) and Flesh and Bullets (1985). From black comedy to low-budget crime cinema, they examine how two very different films prove that sometimes the best remakes don't look like remakes at all.

Chapters:

0:00:12 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:07:45 - Throw Momma from the Train (1987): IMDb Plot Summary

0:31:11 - Throw Momma from the Train (1987): Tagline

0:33:38 - Flesh and Bullets (1985): IMDb Plot Summary

0:54:20 - Flesh and Bullets (1985): Tagline

0:56:06 - Remakes on a Train

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Some love stories are timeless. Others should've stayed buried. In this Valentine's Day episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion celebrate romance with two supernatural tales: Ghost (1990) and Ghosts Can't Do It (1989). From pottery wheels to the Golden Raspberries, they examine two films that prove there are many ways to haunt an audience.

Chapters:

0:00:14 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:02:24 - Ghost (1990): IMDb Plot Summary

0:34:01 - Ghost (1990): Tagline

0:35:32 - Ghosts Can't Do It (1989): IMDb Plot Summary

0:56:47 - Ghosts Can't Do It (1989): Tagline

0:57:57 - Love You, Boo

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Everyone knows Purple Rain (1984), but Prince's cinematic story didn't end there. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion venture beyond his biggest hit to explore the cult curiosities Under the Cherry Moon (1986) and Graffiti Bridge (1990). Join them as they examine the music, the behind-the-scenes stories, and the bold creative swings that cemented Prince as one of pop culture's most fascinating artists, both on stage and on screen.

Chapters:

0:00:22 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:07:38 - Under the Cherry Moon (1986): IMDb Plot Summary

0:36:22 - Under the Cherry Moon (1986): Tagline

0:37:48 - Graffiti Bridge (1990): IMDb Plot Summary

0:53:12 - Graffiti Bridge (1990): Tagline

0:54:34 - Prince's Purple Reign

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Sometimes the funniest horror movies aren't comedies. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion dive into two legendary "so-bad-they're-good" cult classics: Troll 2 (1990) and Cruel Jaws (1995). From baffling dialogue and shameless rip-offs to unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories, they explore how two Italian productions accidentally became some of the most entertaining horror films ever made.

Chapters:

0:00:12 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:03:31 - Thanks for the Film Recommendation, Mel!

0:04:17 - Troll 2 (1990): IMDb Plot Summary

0:30:34 - Troll 2 (1990): Tagline

0:33:50 - Cruel Jaws (1995): IMDb Plot Summary

0:52:58 - Cruel Jaws (1995): Tagline

0:57:50 - LOL Horror

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