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CULT and CLASSIC is a weekly film podcast hosted by film Critic and Comedian Nate Wyckoff where two films--one mainstream and one cult--will be discussed side-by-side. So dust off your VCR (BetaMax allowed!) and get to listening about these forgotten film greats and flubs! See more on CULT and CLASSIC and Nate Wyckoff at http://natewyckoffcomedy.com/, https://www.instagram.com/natewyckoffcomedy/, and https://www.facebook.com/nathan.wyckoff!
LIKE SPORTS? LIKE MOVIES? THEN THIS IS THE PODCAST FOR YOU! Each week Sports Journalist David Kifford and Film Studies MA James Rowling chat through some of the best and worst sports based movies, TV shows and video games. They also take a look at the latest news, reviews and rumours in the sports movie world and give you a heads up about where you can watch all the new releases on Netflix, Amazon and everywhere else! Got a question or a burning recommendation? GET IN TOUCH TWITTER - @fos_po ...
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Retrospective ACTION! - Fantasy Escape To Victory Remake XI w/ Rich from Betamax Video Club
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In a bonus Retrospective ACTION! James and dKiff are joined by Rich from Betamax Video Club who also recently reviewed Escape To Victory on his own podcast. All three suggest and vote on the players that could take part in the POW side for the ever rumoured sequel. Bullard or Beckham? Kaka or Milner? Hardy or Jackman? All these decisions and more w…
Sam and Bruce look back at the archetypal Brat Pack movie, dissect the history of it’s iconic theme song and get seriously creeped out by Emilio EstevezBy 11-29 Media
"Where do I stand for a corner kick?" One of the most keenly fought battles amongst my friends was who gets to be the guest on this episode - the winner was Adam Hurrey, the man behind Football Cliches (and podcast) and father of my youngest daughter's best friend, which in no way influenced the vote after a few beers at our local non-league ground…
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G-FORCE (2009) vs. THE CROODS (2013)
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In the 2000's, Nicolas Cage got ANIMATED! We tackle two vibrant family flicks where the legendary Cage gets the CGI treatment. First up is the Disney talking-animal feature G-FORCE (2009), coupled with the brilliant cave-story THE CROODS (2013) with Ryan Reynolds! It's part 3 of our January "New Year, New Nic!" month-long CULT and CLASSIC Podcast c…
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Ep8 - Foxcatcher (2014) - Better the first time round
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This week James and dKiff have watched the true(ish) story that earned Steve Carell a Best Actor Oscar nomination, Foxcatcher. Both guys loved it the first time they watched this film but it seems like the years may not have treated this flick so well. What were the reasons for this? Listen to find out! GET IN TOUCHTWITTER - @fos_podEMAIL - fieldof…
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PART 2 of our SPECIAL EPISODE with BRIAN VIGLIONE of THE DRESDEN DOLLS!
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It's part 2 of our film talk with the amazing BRIAN VIGLIONE (THE DRESDEN DOLLS, VIOLENT FEMMES, AND SO MUCH MORE!) Everything from Moonstruck (1987) to Labyrinth (1986) and oodles more is up for discussion, so devour this audible treat via your ear-holes! This week, it's part 2 of our "What's your favorite flick?" special with Brian Viglione! Make…
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AMOS & ANDREW (1993) vs. GUARDING TESS (1994)
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We've reached the 90's in our celebration of Nicolas Cage that will continue all month long! First up is the off-color comedy with Samuel L. Jackson, AMOS & ANDREW (1993), followed by the lovely and hilarious comedy thriller GUARDING TESS (1994)! It's part 2 of our January "New Year, New Nic!" month-long CULT and CLASSIC Podcast celebration! Join o…
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Retrospective ACTION! w/ Ryan Rebalkin, host of Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
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A bonus episode looking back at Rocky IV as James and dKiff are joined by special guest Ryan Rebalkin, the host of Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast. Ryan contacted us after we released our Rocky episode and kindly agreed to join us for a little conversation. We loved having Ryan on the show and his knowledge and love of Rocky, and almos…
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Ep7 - Le Mans '66 (2019) aka Ford v Ferrari - The amazing race
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This week James and dKiff watch the award winning Le Mans '66, or Ford v Ferrari as it's known across the pond. Not the strongest of titles but the film itself sure seemed to rev up our engines! Matt Damon and Christian Bale lead a great cast in what could be the mostly high rated film we've reviewed yet. This episode also features a short chat wit…
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SPECIAL EPISODE with BRIAN VIGLIONE of THE DRESDEN DOLLS!
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We talk film, music, and the creative process with legendary drummer BRIAN VIGLIONE (THE DRESDEN DOLLS, VIOLENT FEMMES, AND SO MUCH MORE!) Everything from Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) to The Muppet Movie (1979) is up for discussion, so dig into this 2-part interview extraordinaire. This week, it's part 1 of our "What's your favorite flick?…
Sam and Bruce slip on their Cuban heels to enter the world of Prince’s 1984 blockbuster and celebrate some of the best music and worst acting of the decade!By 11-29 Media
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BIRDY (1984) vs. PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED (1986)
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We're starting 2021 right by celebrating Nicolas Cage all month long! We start first with this eighties' Nic Cage double feature: the moody coming of age/bird-love flick BIRDY (1984), matched with Francis Ford Coppola's dramedy PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED (1986). It's part 1 of our January "New Year, New Nic!" month-long CULT and CLASSIC Podcast celebrat…
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Ep6 - BREXIT NEW YEAR SPECIAL - Escape To Victory (1981) - The not so great escape
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Happy Brexit New Year! To commemorate the historic moment in British history James and dKiff watch and review Escape To Victory, a movie nostalgic for the times when a rag-tag bunch of Brits (*and a load of Europeans, a couple of South Americans and a Canadian-enlisted American) could single-handedly defeat (*draw with) the best the Nazi regime cou…
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HOOD OF HORROR (2006) vs. TRILOGY OF TERROR (1975)
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Instead of a mini-sode, we help you start the new year off right with a BONUS FULL EPISODE! On tap is Snoop Dogg's HOOD OF HORROR (2006) anthology, which we've paired with the nicely-aged bouquet that is Karen Black's TRILOGY OF TERROR (1975)! We've got an "Appetite for Anthologies" here in this bonus episode of CULT and CLASSIC PODCAST! Join our P…
Rushing this one out! Chris and Mark watched and discussed the CBS 1981-82 Happy New Year America hosted by Donny Osmond and Donna mills!!!! The Pointer Sisters also spend some time on stage live from Las Vegas! There’s so much in this 2 hour presentation and I hope you guys enjoy it! Happy New Year to all of you from VHS Rewind! and RetroTV!…
In the last episode of the year, Sam and Bruce discuss the 1989 supernatural spectacular and hail some of the most insane sequences of the decade while remembering some classroom banter, Bond movies and a bit of Tenet too!By 11-29 Media
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ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (1976) vs. THE CHILDREN (1980)
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Ring in the new year with this double-feature of vintage treats! First up is John Carpenter's early action masterpiece ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (1976), paired with the killer nuclear-kids flick THE CHILDREN (1980). It's a "New Year of Fear!" double bill in this episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/cultandclassicpod…
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Ep5 - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Rocky IV (1985) - Rocky around the Christmas tree
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This week James and dKiff take a look at that all-time Christmas classic Rocky IV. Because who doesn't fight at Christmas? Rocky is plunged into a pit of despair after the death of his close friend Apollo Creed at the hands of fierce Russian invader, Ivan Drago. How else could he make things right than by facing the Russian on his own turf in the i…
We review the cryogenic zombie creature-feature THE CHILLING (1989)! Will we pour cold water on your dreams of a brilliantly crafted frozen-body butcher show featuring Linda Blair? Probably! Yes, the cryonoids (frozen dead!) are here to torture and devour the poor cast members of this popcorn flick which includes the beautiful and incredibly skille…
Twas the night before Christmas and Sam and Bruce gather to worship at the altar of the John Landis role reversal classic and one of the truly great festive flicks!By 11-29 Media
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Ep4 - Bend It Like Beckham (2002) - Can she kick it? Yes she can!
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James and dKiff take a look at the undeniable smash hit Bend it like Beckham. A movie that now 18 years after release seems both incredibly relevant and extremely dated all at the same time. But with a lot of surprisingly good football moments will this get a thumbs up or a thumbs down from the boys? GET IN TOUCHTWITTER - @fos_podEMAIL - fieldofscr…
VHS Rewind! wants to leave one more lump of coal under your tree this holiday season…to celebrate Christmas in 2020, VHS Rewind is taking a look at a true holiday classic SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (1984). Nothing says “Christmas 2020” more than a movie filled with gratuitous nudity, the torture of children by sadistic Catholic nuns, lots of shag c…
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THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL (1978)
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GEORGE LUCAS tried to buy every master tape, and BRUCE VILANCH claims the production had lots of coke. Curious? Then take a deep dive with us into the holiday insanity that is THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL (1978) in our Christmas-week episode! With guest stars like Star Wars' alumni MARK HAMILL, CARRIE FISHER, & HARRISON FORD, as well as ART CARNEY…
"A sequel! That's it! We'll bring it out on March 25, and we'll call it.... CHRISTMAS 2!!!!" Well, it's a little early, but 2020 has been so utterly bereft of joy that Catrin and I are bringing you the final episode of the year out a few days early as we revisit the glorious McDonalds advert "Santa Claus The Movie". Brought to you by the makers of …
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MINI-SODE: SEX TERRORISTS ON WHEELS aka MOTORPSYCHO MANIACS (2019) Review!
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We review the biker-western throwback exploitation flick SEX TERRORISTS ON WHEELS (2019), aka MOTORPSYCHO MANIACS! From up and coming writer/director STEFAN RUF comes a mix of sleaze, comedy, and 70's biker flicks! Do you like naked people? Cannibalism? Bikers and that weird nature expert in BIRDEMIC? Then you need to hear all about SEX TERRORISTS …
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Ep3 - Safety (2020) - Our expectations were low but...
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This week James and dKiff watched the hot new release Safety. Available now on Disney+ it tells the true story of Ray Mcelrathbey's struggles to balance life on and off the field at Clemson University after taking guardianship of his younger brother. It's fair to say, this is definitely a movie. GET IN TOUCHTWITTER - @fos_podEMAIL - fieldofscreensp…
Bruce and Sam slash their way through the controversial 80s slasher movie and discuss dressing up as Father Christmas, Santa banter and scary Grandads.By 11-29 Media
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EWOKS: CARAVAN OF COURAGE (1984) vs. EWOKS: THE BATTLE FOR ENDOR (1985)
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Think you've seen all Star Wars has to offer? Well, if you've missed their sword & sorcery EWOKS TV Movies, you haven't! We tell you all about the critter-filled features EWOKS: CARAVAN OF COURAGE (1984) and EWOKS: THE BATTLE FOR ENDOR (1985) in this fantasy-filled two-shot of cannon Star Wars! It's a very furry Lifeday on this episode of CULT and …
“…with a heart full of wishes, tied up with ribbons of love, this gift that I give may seem small, but I’d like to wrap up a dream for you all…” Ho! Ho! Ho! and a bottle of (hot buttered) rum…VHS Rewind!’s resident disc jockey, Christopher Hasler, has prepared his annual batch of Christmas hooch! With this episode, VHS Rewind! is gifting listeners …
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Ep2 - Field Of Dreams (1989) - Casper ain't the only friendly ghost
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James and dKiff take a look at the classic of the baseball-ghost-rom-com genre, Field of Dreams. Will Kevin Costner "build it?" Can Ray Liotta bat? Does James Earl Jones have the coolest voice of all time? Yes, yes and yes, but for more chat give the podcast a listen. GET IN TOUCHTWITTER - @fos_podEMAIL - fieldofscreenspod@gmail.com…
We review the Hulu Original film BAD HAIR (2020)! From writer/director extraordinaire JUSTIN SIMIEN (DEAR WHITE PEOPLE) and with a stellar cast including VANESSA WILLIAMS, LAVERNE COX (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK), and LENA WAITHE (QUEEN & SLIM), this tail of hairy horror with social implications is a great way to send off a bad year! "Hair" all about …
Sam and Bruce dive into Joe Dante’s 1984 festive classic and discuss rubbish inventions, going on the piss with the gremlins and some of their favourite 80s Christmas presents!By 11-29 Media
"God would have mercy. He won't." The John Rambo trilogy (movies ceased to exist in 1990 other than the bonus episodes I do on Patreon) and Simon Smith returns to rescue me from a Soviet prison camp in the middle of Podcastistan and we don't even get any Steven Berkoff to make it easier... Don't forget to follow Betamax on all the usual social medi…
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RARE EXPORTS (2010) vs. INFINITE SANTA 8000 (2013)
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We serve another helping of Ho-Ho-Horror with the Scandinavian Santa creature-feature RARE EXPORTS (2010) and the post-apocalyptic animated Santa splatter-fest INFINITE SANTA 8000 (2013)! It's a double-dose of "Holiday Fear" in this episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/cultandclassicpodcast for awesome swag! Host…
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Ep1 - Coach Carter (2005) - When only XXL clothes were acceptable
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LIKE SPORTS? LIKE MOVIES? THEN THIS IS THE PODCAST FOR YOU! Sports journalist David Kifford and Film Studies MA James Rowling chat through some of the best and worst sports based movies, TV shows and video games. GET IN TOUCHTWITTER - @fos_podEMAIL - fieldofscreenspod@gmail.com This week James and dKiff take a look at the 2005 film Coach Carter sta…
We review the Netflix Originals' film adaptation of Nancy Springer's YA novels series, ENOLA HOLMES (2020)! It has a great cast headed by Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter, but does it hold up to modern Sherlock successes like Guy Ritchie's film series? We dissect and disseminate this flick to find out! Host/Reviewer: Nate …
Bruce and Sam pay homage to the seminal action classic Die Hard while discussing classic 80s Christmas nuts and a little a bit of real-life John McClane inspired heroicsBy 11-29 Media
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THE LIFE & ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS (1985) vs. A COSMIC CHRISTMAS (1977)
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We're bringing the holiday jeer with this twosome of forgotten oddities! First up is THE LIFE & ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS (1985), the final stop motion work from the producers who brought us Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, which we pair with the truckin' 70's special A COSMIC CHRISTMAS (1977) from the director of Rock and Rule! It's a mash-up of "S…
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MINI-SODE: ZINE Reviews--WORKPRINT and DAKOTACARTOONS!
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We review some of the freshest zines today on this mini episode! First up is @MisfitCinemaJournal with their WORKPRINT series, and then it's on to @DakotaCartoon for Dakota Freeman's insane genius put to paper! Links: https://www.instagram.com/misfitcinemajournal/ https://www.instagram.com/dakotacartoon/ Don't miss finding out how to join and suppo…
Bruce and Sam get serious about their love of the Thanksgiving comedy classic and realise they’re much more John Candy than Steve MartinBy 11-29 Media
"I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... But your kids are going to love it" One of the all-time greats finally arrives on Betamax - and we go all the way back to 1985 to revisit a lot of people's favourite movie. Due to poor planning it's not episode 88, but better early than late. Joining me in the podcasting Delorean is Beano cartoonist An…
Mark is joined by Chris Hasler and Leah Mitchell as we combine RetroTV and VHS Rewind!’s forces to bring you our annual review of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, this time from 1983! Some of the highlights of the parade are Teen singing sensation Glenn Scarapelli Riding a phallic worm! A CATS performance! A limp wristed Superman A drunken Olive…
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ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES (1993) vs. THANKSKILLING (2009)
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It's Thanksgiving week, so we gorge ourselves on the tasty holiday treats ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES (1993) and the modern classic THANKSKILLING (2009)! It's a double-heaping-helping of macabre madness in our "Thanksgiving Special" episode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Also, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/cultandclassicpodcast for awesome swag! Host:…
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MINI-SODE: An Interview with GRIZZLY PULP founder MICHAEL MONSON!
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We catch up with MICHAEL MONSON, founder of GRIZZLY PULP. We chat it up about bringing classic pulp fiction icons like bare-knuckle private eye TOKEY WEDGE back to print (on real pulp-paper!) Don't miss finding out how to support the resurgence in guns, dames, and pulp fantasy in this mini-sode of CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! And don't forget to check…
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SPECIAL EPISODE! "SEQUELS BETTER THAN THE ORIGINALS!"
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It's time for our esteemed panelists to reveal what sequels they found better the original, and exactly what caused these unnatural happenings! CULT and CLASSIC Podcast tackles sequels that outshine their prototypes, so get your fightin' gloves on to defend your beloved first flicks! It's "Sequels Better Than The Originals!," this week on CULT and …
We review Zoe Lister-Jones' 2020 sequel THE CRAFT: LEGACY. Is it worth the wait? This was a tough one to discuss, so brace for lots of sighs and solemn deliberation, and definitely listen before shelling out your cash to watch! Host/Reviewer: Nate WyckoffBy Nate Wyckoff
Arnie returns with his nutty 1987 sci-fi actioner and Bruce and Sam ponder reality TV, Arnie writing his own lines, Killian stealing the show and why sex standing up is another movie lieBy 11-29 Media
"HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!" Welcome to the biggest adventure on Betamax so far as I'm joined by two guests for the first time, Doug and Elly from the newish podcast Doug and Elly Watch Telly. They were surprisingly gentle with a movie that a lot of people will count as their favourite. Thank you for the ongoing support - don't forget to share, rate and rev…
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PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1987) vs. DEATH LINE aka RAW MEAT (1972)
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It's a pleasant DONALD PLEASENCE double-feature with JOHN CARPENTER's PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1987) and EDGAR WRIGHT's favorite video nasty DEATH LINE (1972), also known as RAW MEAT! Get ready for ominous English voices and mutant tube-dwelling miscreants on this episode! We hope you "Have a PLEASENCE evening," this week on CULT and CLASSIC Podcast! Al…
Sam and Bruce pay special tribute to Sean ‘Big Tam’ Connery and discuss his 80s movie highlights, seductive screen presence, best performance of the decade and how he taught men that going bald was fantastic!By 11-29 Media
