The Kulturecast

We take a break from Mike White May with the second in a series of bonus episodes leading up to the release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga with a look at the second film in the original trilogy Mad Max 2: Road Warrior. Midnight Viewing's Father Malone joins the episode to talk Lord Humungus, Bruce Spence, and Miller's post-apocalyptic world.

Directed also by George Miller and starring Gibson once again, the film finds Max wandering the now post-apocalyptic wasteland of Australia looking to keep his V-8 Pursuit Special tanked up and full of fuel. Along with his trusty Australian Sheperd, he must help a civilization located in an oil refinery defend themselves from the menacing Lord Humungus. 

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

New episodes weekly.

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We continue Mike White May, this year all about Francis Veber films and their remakes, with a look at a duo of film with ostensbily the same setup: Le Jouet and The Toy. The Projection Booth's Mike White and Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley join the episode to talk Richard Pryor, which film actually works, and whether the newest remake is worth checking out.

The two films follow a unemployed journalist who, in a strange turn of events, is purchased by a a millionaire's child to become the titular toy. It's a bizarre setup that, at least in the original's case, not only works but manages to include on scathing social commenary. Each film has its own tone and style however only of one of them is worth checking out in 2024.

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

New episodes weekly.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY.
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We take a break from Mike White May with the first in a series of bonus episodes leading up to the release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga with a look at the original 1979 Mad Max. Midnight Viewing's Father Malone joins the episode to talk Mel Gibson, George Miller, and what to expect from the franchise as a whole.

Directed by George Miller and starring the aforementioned Gibson, the film follows the titular Max as he attempts to survive in a slightly futuristic wasteland full of Ozzie motorcycle gangs and protect his family from harm. It's a hell of an opening to the popular franchise and one that sets the stage perfectly for things to come.

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

New episodes weekly.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376
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We kick off Mike White May, this year all about Francis Veber films and their remakes, with a look at a film that would be remade into a Tom Hanks' vehicle, The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe. The Projection Booth's Mike White and Midnight Viewing's Father Malone join the episode to talk Tom Hanks, Pierre Richard, and the tones of both films.

The two films focus on the titular character who gets swept up in a plot to between warring government agencies by complete accident. Along the way, he must sort out his life, his best friend's wife who loves him, and the government spies attempting to kill him. Part farce, part spy thriller, all entertainment.

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

New episodes weekly.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376
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Sanjay Gupta's Musafir is a Bollywood crime thriller with a Hollywood heart, and not in a subtle way: Anil Kapoor plays a small-time crook who agrees to one last delivery in Goa, with Sameera Reddy as the femme fatale and Sanjay Dutt as a gangster of increasingly unhinged proportions. It's Hindi cinema by way of Oliver Stone's U Turn, with all the style that implies.

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

New episodes weekly.

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Subhash Ghai's Khal Nayak ("The Villain") was one of the biggest Hindi films of 1993, and it arrived surrounded by controversy. Sanjay Dutt plays Ballu, an escaped terrorist, opposite Jackie Shroff's police officer and Madhuri Dixit as the officer who goes undercover to catch him. It's also home to "Choli Ke Peeche," one of the most famous — and most debated — songs in Bollywood history.

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

New episodes weekly.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376
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*Crosspromotion from Film Foundations*

In our first episode, we establish our show with a director that means a lot to the both of us- EDGAR WRIGHT! We discuss his filmography, his history, and putting his films in context with things like zombies v. vampires, the MCU, and sci-fi epics! 

Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations

Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions!

Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com

Someone's Favorite Productions: https://linktr.ee/someonesfavoriteproductions

Films discussed in our show and links to purchase: 

Shaun of the Dead

Hot Fuzz

Scott Pilgrim vs, the World

The Adventures of Tintin

The World's End

Ant-Man

Baby Driver

Sparks Brothers

Last Night in Soho

Spaced

The Beekeeper

The Fly

Mission Impossible

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Trek

Paul

28 Days Later

Indiana Jones

Links above may be affiliate/promotional links that provide us a tiny commission to support the show and do not charge the consumer anything extra.

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

New episodes weekly.

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Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast), and Mike White (The Projection Booth) host this monthly podcast. Join us on an exciting journey through the illustrious career of this comedy icon as we explore his groundbreaking roles, behind-the-scenes stories, and timeless contributions to the world of entertainment.

Each episode of the Chasing Chevy Chase podcast brings you expert analysis, and nostalgic reflections on Chevy Chase's most iconic characters in classic films like National Lampoon's Vacation, Caddyshack, and Fletch.

On our official first episode we're discussing Joe Camp and his Benji Empire which includes the film Oh! Heavenly Dog (1980) in which Chevy plays a private dick whose killed on a case and gets sent back to Earth not as Warren Beatty but Benji the dog.  He tries to solve the case of his own murder and continue wooing Jane Seymour. 

Subscribe today at http://www.chasingchevypodcast.com

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

New episodes weekly.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376
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The Kulturecast takes a deep dive into the 2016 Bollywood film "Fan," exploring its bold choices, impressive CGI work, and complex themes. The hosts express mixed feelings about the movie but ultimately find it intriguing and worth discussing, especially for fans of Indian cinema and Shah Rukh Khan. With a detailed analysis of the performances, narrative twists, and exploration of celebrity culture, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at a film that pushes boundaries and experiments with genre conventions. 

Tune in for a fascinating discussion that delves into the depths of "Fan" and its impact on the world of Indian cinema.

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

New episodes weekly.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY.
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Chris Stachiw, The Projection Booth's Mike White and Father Malone analyze the film "Civil War" with a critical eye, delving deep into its shortcomings and missed opportunities. With a blend of disappointment and frustration, the hosts compare the film to other works in the genre, highlighting where "Civil War" falls short in terms of plot logic, character development, and overall engagement. Their thoughtful analysis offers a nuanced perspective on the film's failings, providing listeners with a compelling discussion on how a high-budget production like "Civil War" missed the mark in delivering a meaningful narrative.

Tune in to The Kulturecast and The Projection Booth for an insightful critique that challenges the status quo of modern filmmaking.

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

New episodes weekly.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY.
Back the show: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kulturecast