Elbee and The Mike pay tribute to the late Clu Gulager by taking a look at his work in the years leading up to his passing in August 2022. Discussed on the show are three “indie” films: Tangerine, Blue Jay, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Topics include: what it’s like being an aging actor, how Clu’s Native American heritage prepped him for Tangerine, how Clu’s romanticism comes through in Blue Jay, and how Clu himself was the branching-off point in the revisionist history of OUATIH.

The legacy of Clu Gulager lives on! Rest in Peace, Clu. You will be missed.

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On this episode of Get A Clu! we are starting our conversation on Clu’s work in comedy films of the 1980s. Clu is generally known for his horror characters in this decade, but take a closer look and you’ll find a plethora of dynamic appearances that, although variant in size, really do help round out Clu’s career during this time.

And because there’s so much to get through, we’ve broken the episode into multiple parts. So, starting off the set, we’re discussing the 1988 “cult” flick, Tapeheads.

In the episode, we get into what makes a film “cult,” and if the term actually applies to this movie. We’ve got some info on the production itself (including insight into how producer Mike Nesmith “invented” MTV), the infamous soundtrack, how star John Cusack went from teen idol to disgruntled veteran, the unique press kit sent out for the film, what makes a cameo a cameo, and more…including, of course, Clu!

So, please, enjoy the episode, and stay tuned for Part 2!!

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We’re back again today talking about a seemingly long forgotten era of television: the 1950s and ’60s TV western. Many of Clu Gulager’s fans may not realize he was technically a TV star back in those days, so we are very excited to introduce him in a light that some people may not even know existed.

Culturally, westerns were a big deal during this time period, and we hope to help you try to understand why. Westerns may also seem conceptually unimportant to us now, but we’re here to convince you that they are still worthwhile to look at, even through a modern lens. Additionally, we examine what it was like to be a TV actor in the 1960s, and how that may be different than today’s experiences.

On deck for this episode, we’ve got two westerns in which Clu starred: NBC’s The Tall Man and The Virginian. We take a close look at both, tell you how they came to be, and of course, review Clu’s performance in each (spoiler: we liked him).

Find your hosts Elbee and The Mike on Twitter (@ghoulieschool and @themike31), and follow the show (@getaclupod) for updates! Email us at [email protected]

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Hello, and welcome to Get A Clu! During the course of this limited series show, Elbee and Mike will be leading you on a journey through the long and fascinating life and career of beloved cult actor Clu Gulager. Part biography series, part film and TV discussion, and part cultural analysis, we hope to bring you a show that will entertain as well as inform.

Episode 01 is a look into two films: 1987’s From a Whisper to a Scream and 1984’s The Initiation. We discuss horror anthologies and the slasher film as a genre, and provide some insight into how these movies were made. And we learn a little bit about Clu’s dive into indie filmmaking in the ’80s and ’90s!

In From a Whisper to a Scream, Clu plays Stanley, a blue collar worker who is forced into taking care of his shut-in sister. Clu has a crush on one of his colleagues, and when she agrees go out with him, something terrible happens. That’s probably all we can say in polite company. Tune into the show to find out why Clu’s segment is absolutely the best in this classic ’80s horror anthology “hosted” by Vincent Price!

In The Initiation, Clu plays our protagonist’s father, a well-to-do shopping mall owner. The daughter is played by Daphne Zuniga (in an “introducing” role), and their relationship is one of the highlights of this sorority house slasher film. Mike’s specialty is slashers, so you really have to check out how much he loves this film.

Please enjoy the episode! Feel free to leave a comment here or send us an email at [email protected] with any questions. And follow us on Twitter! We love you! Let’s talk!!

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