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On today's episode of The Cult Of... Matthew Lillard, we are heading down to the basement and we're going to get in a fight with hot gothic Matthew Lillard as we delve into this strange little movie from 1995, Animal Room!!! This movie is like if A Clockwork Orange was set in a high school in NJ, but you know, maybe not as good. This movie has it all!! Carnival on a pier! Catherine Hicks! Slightly naked Matthew Lillard! The Misfits? This is also an interesting movie to cover right before Scream because Matthew gets to be the big baddie in this one, so check it out on Vimeo and then come back and listen to the episode :) Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Cult Of... Matthew Lillard, we're heading over to neo-futuristic New York City where we're going to HACK THE PLANET as we look into the film, Hackers (1995). Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Cult Of... Matthew Lillard, we're heading into deep indie NY/NYC cinema with a little known film from a female director called Tarantella (1995), Our boy Matt stars alongside a post Oscar win but pre Romy White Mira Sorvino and a host of other vaguely Italian/Italian American actors. This film is all about family, loss, connection and generational trauma, but make it Italian, I guess!! Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of The Cult Of… Matthew Lillard, we’re heading on a road trip to Mexico with our wild and free girlfriend, and having some crazy adventures along the way, while we revisit the world of Mad Love (1995) We’ve got Chris O’Donnell, Drew Barrymore, and our patron saint, Matthew in this film, and boy oh boy, it’s a movie, I guess Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we're finishing up our month of Unconventional Love Stories with a movie that is both darkly comedic, has a moody 00s aesthetic, but is also a meditation on what death does to all of us. We enter the world of Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006) Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Chip, you know how I hate the brown word." On this introductory episode of my new series, The Cult Of..., we are starting at the beginning of the filmography of one Matthew Lynn Lillard, and talking about a film shot in my own backyard of Baltimore, MD, and that is the HILARIOUS John Waters film, Serial Mom (1994)!! This movie has everything! Flea markets! Horror movies! Gratuitous Fly Death! Camel Lips! Suzanne Sommers! and Matthew Lillard in a little ponytail. Let's gooooooo Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"So you're a sex therapist and you've never had an orgasm?" On today's episode, we're starting off our month of Unconventional Love Stories with a movie that is part pornography, but also a meditation of relationships and sex as a whole. It's time to let go of all inhibitions and enter into Shortbus (2006). We talk about John Cameron Mitchell, seeking understanding and connection in a big city, and just how hard it is to maintain the semblance of a "good" relationship in the "city that never sleeps" Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this introductory episode of my brand new podcast series, The Cult Of… I will be going over what this series is gonna be all about, and will be talking about our first inductee, Matthew Lillard!! Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Well, I hope it's not jumbo shrimp, because I'm allergic to oxymorons!" On today's episode, we're wrapping up July and our month of movies set in a summer camp, and covering the underrated comedy styling of Wet Hot American Summer (2001)!! This movie was a pleasant surprise to finally watch, and it's kind of insane to think of just how many stars would come from this movie! We talk about all of that and more on this episode. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Ever since I was a little boy, I've dreamed of being the final girl" On today's episode, we're kicking off July with covering films that take place at a summer camp, and I thought why not pull up on this fun little horror comedy, The Final Girls!! This movie has everything... Flashbacks! Weird mid-2010s CGI! Malin Fucking Akerman, goddamn it. Specter Cinema Club Episode CLICK HERE Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Is everybody gay!!!" We're starting off Pride Month with an all-time gay classic, In & Out (1997). This movie has a nice little place in my heart, and I think it has so much to dig into, so be sure to tune into this episode to hear me gab about this littlest piece of heaven. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aging stardom, delusion, ambition, and the ruthless machinery of Hollywood collide in Billy Wilder’s Sunset Blvd, one of cinema’s most haunting masterpieces. In this episode, me and my guest Beau, dive deep into the shadowy world of Norma Desmond — the forgotten silent‑film icon whose hunger for relevance spirals into obsession — and Joe Gillis, the struggling screenwriter who becomes trapped in her gilded cage. We also talk about all sorts of other stuff, too! Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Beau on Instagram Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we dive into David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive — the cult‑cinema cornerstone that turned Naomi Watts into a star, gave us the unforgettable Club Silencio moment, and rewired how pop culture talks about identity, fame, and the dark side of Los Angeles dreams. We unpack the film’s iconic scenes, its influence on everything from prestige TV to internet fan theories, and why it remains the ultimate “you have to see it twice” movie. Whether you’re a Lynch diehard or a confused first‑timer, this episode breaks down the mystery with style, humor, and a little Hollywood chaos. ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Joseph on Instagram or Twitch Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONTENT WARNING: This particular film we're discussing deals with the issue of sexual assault/pedophilia, so if that's a topic you're sensitive to, then you totally don't need to listen to this episode. See you next week! :) On today's episode, we're finishing up April and bringing a close to our coverage of REVENGE movies on the pod, by covering one of the best revenge movies out there that only takes place in one location and stress everyone the fuck out; we're putting on our obligatory red sweatshirt and torturing a rapist as we cover Hard Candy (2005). Joining me for today's conversation is actress, writer and podcaster Amanda Jane Stern! We go all over the place for this episode, but me and Amanda had a wonderful conversation all about this wonderful movie and just how important it is to this specific genre. You don't wanna miss this one. ---- Donate to NSVRC, RAINN, and MCASA ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Amanda Jane Stern on Instagram, Bluesky and Letterboxd Follow Cult…

On a bonus episode of the show, I talk to actress, director and podcaster Amanda Jane Stern all about her movie Perfectly Good Moment (2023). We talk about the influences on this film, the process of getting this film off the ground, and just how much it means to Amanda as a female creative. We had a great conversation, and I hope you enjoy it. Donate to NSVRC, RAINN, and MCASA ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Amanda Jane Stern on Instagram, Bluesky and Letterboxd Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Sister!!" CONTENT WARNING: This particular film we're discussing deals with the issue of sexual assault, so if that's a topic you're sensitive to, then you totally don't need to listen to this episode. See you next week! :) On today's episode, in observance of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we're covering REVENGE movies on the podcast, and this one is a fucking banger! We're heading to the gritty New York streets and shooting fuckers up in our long, black coat as we visit the revenge film, Ms. .45 (1981). We discuss the careers of some of the cast and crew of the movie and a WHOLE lot about our titular character of Thana. You don't wanna miss this one! ---- Donate to NSVRC, RAINN, and MCASA ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Bitchin'! Is this in 3-D?" "No, but your face is." On today's episode, we're finishing up our month of covering female directed movies, and heading down to Hollywood with our new punk boyfriend as we cover one of the ultimate 80s teen movie classics, Valley Girl (1983). We talk about teen movies of the 80s, how this is a fun play on the Romeo and Juliet story, and yes, we even talk about the maligned musical remake of the film from the late 2010s. Buckle up and let's go for a ride!! Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Peaking in high school is cringe anyway" On today's episode, we're heading into Women's History Month by covering films that are directed by women, and this one is a total banger!!! We're covering the Netflix Original Do Revenge!!! This movie is a fun, self-aware pastiche of 90s and 00s teen movies made by someone who obviously love that genre and those movies, and It's so refreshing to see that in a more recent film. We've got great performances, fun costumes and a fairly good soundtrack through the whole film. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A lot of people enjoy being dead. But they are not dead, really. They're just backing away from life” On today’s episode, we’re finishing up Opposites Attract Month by covering one of the penultimate cult movies about an unusual relationship; we’re going to steal a tree and go on an adventure as we talk about Harold and Maude (1971). This film has so much going on in it, but at its core, it’s a story about love, finding your people and how found family is just as real as your actual family. With the recent passing of Bud Cort, this movie has come back into consciousness and so forth, but I hope you’re ready to sing out and be free with me today Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"THUNDERCATS ARE GO!" On today's episode, I'm kicking off Opposites Attract Month with a movie from my younger adolescence years, and a movie that is still a tad bit polarizing to this day, and we're talking our favorite "quirky" pregnant teenager, Juno!! This movie has so much going in it, has had such a life after its release, and is still a movie that is talked about to this day, so you'll get to hear all about what I think about this movie, and why I like coming back to it every so often. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in January 2026. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in December 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"When it comes to huge openings, a lot of people think of me." On today's episode, we're closing out Music Month and this crazy hellfire of a year with an absolute rocking good time, and covering the cult musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch from 2001!! Joining me for today's episode is my buddy Antonio Palacios from Cultworthy Studios. We talk about how this musical came to be, why it's a very important piece of media for a lot of young people, and just have a ball [or more :)] Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Visit Cultworthy Studios at https://thecultworthy.com Follow Antonio on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It is dangerous to leave moisturizing cream in the refrigerator, as it could be mistaken for mayonnaise" On today's episode, we're spicing up our lives and going into the jewel colored time machine, as we go back and revisit the fever dream of a film that is Spice World (1997). Joining me for today's episode is my sister, Sarah, and we go on and on about how silly this movie is, how fame sure is weird, and how ultimately, this movie is doing exactly what it needs to, and I can't help but respect it! Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Sarah on Instagram Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"And we know a cow when we see one" On today's episode, we're heading out to La La Land and following our dream of being in a burlesque show, I guess, as we revisit the absolute gay fever dream of a movie that is Burlesque (2010). This movie was directed by a complete homosexual and was absolutely made for the homosexuals and them only. Joining me on today's episode is a fun, internet buddy of mine, Mike G., and we recount our first watches of this movie, just how silly and gay it is, and the absolute stars of this movie (Cher and Christina Aguilera) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Follow Mike on Instagram ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Look, Granny, I am a pretty girl, ok? Big is beautiful. Haven't you heard?" On today's episode, we're heading to the Night of 1000 Stevies and put on our best goth outfits, as we revisit the underrated queer/goth coming of age film, Gypsy 83 (2001). Joining me for this episode is Josh Gorski, co-host of the Video Dropbox Podcast!! We talk about director Todd Stephens, how Sara Rue has and is always an icon, and just how goddamn gay this movie is, and how we enjoy the hell out of it! Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Follow Josh on Instagram Follow Video Dropbox on Instagram ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." It's Music Month here at the Cult Cinema Circle Headquarters, so we needed to start this month off with an absolutely classic film about music, Almost Famous (2000). Joining me for this episode is Mark J. Parker, host of Release Date Rewind. As part of this episode, we talk about Cameron Crowe, this fabulous cast, what we think of these characters and some of the themes that are being explored in this film. This movie is all about going out and experiencing this culture of music, but it's also a great story about being able to "go home", and I think we had a great conversation around that Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Mark on Instagram Follow Release Date Rewind on Instagram and Youtube Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in November 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is to announce that I will be taking the month of January 2026 off and will be moving from weekly episodes to bi-weekly episodes starting in February 2026. Thank you all so much for your support and taking the time to listen to my show, and I hope you and your loved ones have a great holiday season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Please give me my stupid fucking turkey!" On today's festive episode, we're heading over to Thanksgiving dinner with our dysfunctional family as we revisit the low budget, shot on digital underrated film called Pieces of April! Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"All this money and these people eat slugs?" On today's episode, we're heading off to summer camp, and running into someone who looks just like me!... as we revisit the 1995 engrained in the millennial membrane film, It Takes Two (1995). Joining me for this episode is my sister, Sarah, who has had a love for this film for many years, and we get to go down a rabbit hole of finding out more about and dissecting why this film has such a chokehold on millennials of a certain age. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Sarah on Instagram Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You boys take one more step, you'll be pissing lightning bolts into next week" On today's episode, we're heading out to Spring Break and trying our best to survive the chaos that is Piranha 3D (2010). This movie is a fun watch for horror fans that want things a little stupid, a lot of gory, and just plain fun Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Pickens on Instagram Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Tell me you love me. You don't have to mean it, but just say it" On today's episode, we're heading into November by revisiting a teen thriller remake of Fatal Attraction from the early 00s. Let's jump in the pool and try to stay out of the deep end, while we visit the movie, Swimfan (2002). This movie isn't exactly great, but I do my best to break down these characters and plot, and try to wrap my brain around whether or not if this movie succeeds in what it's trying to do. Ultimately, it's a soapy teen thriller, and not a whole lot more. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in October 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I wanted to see you shoot" On today's episode, we're closing out the Halloween season by pulling up and covering one of the only gay-themed slasher films there is, and we're heading out to the West Hollywood Halloween Parade as we cover Hellbent (2004). Joining me for this episode is fellow horror lover and podcaster, Dave White, from Bring Me The Axe! Podcast. We go all over the place with this episode, and talk about how this movie is both a relic of the time and not the best film, but also, that it was a cool way to see some sort of overt gay characters being hacked up in a horror movie. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Dave on Instagram Follow Morbid Podcast on Instagram Follow Bring Me The Axe! on Instagram ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I'm in a better place" On today's episode, we're heading down to the new local haunt and trying to keep ourselves alive in the meantime, while we revisit the found footage classic Hell House LLC (2015). Joining me on today's episode is previous guest Travis McMaster. We talk about this fun, little found footage movie and how it has a fun Pennsylvania connection and talk about the fun that comes with local legends that we pass around oratorically. This is a fun episode right before Halloween, so grab some candy and join us as we talk about this fun little film :) Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Travis on Instagram and Letterboxd ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Being normal is vastly overrated!" On today's episode, we're putting on our best costumes and boarding the mysterious flying bus filled with ghouls and goblins, as we revisit one of the most beloved Disney Channel Original Movies, Halloweentown (1998) The movie kind of speaks for itself and is beloved by many folks, so I chop it up about my own experience with this film, some of the things the movie is trying to teach the youngs who've seen it, and just how wacky these special effects are. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You keep it... for good luck" On today's episode, we're coming back to Earth as a fashionable ghost, causing some 90s mischief, and trying to help our family all at the same time, as we cover one of the penultimate Disney Channel Premiere Movies, Susie Q, starring the original US Pink Ranger herself, Amy Jo Johnson!!! Joining me for my episode today is long time listener and first-time guest, Venus O'Hara. We chop it up about this fun, little film, and go all over the place, but we had a good discussion and I hope you enjoy it for yourself! Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Venus on Instagram Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"She gave you three minutes. People whose work she doesn't like, she usually gives one." On today's episode, we're heading into the gritty subway system of New York City and doing some slicing and dicing while we cover an underseen splatter film from 2008, The Midnight Meat Train!! Joining me today is a new buddy of mine, Joseph, where we talk about defunct horror cable channels, what it's like in "the big city", and just how CGI bloody this movie really is!! You won't want to miss it. Video Referenced: Splatterpunk: The Disturbing Rise of a Literary Counterculture Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Joseph on Instagram or Twitch Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in September 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 :) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

”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 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Marybeth on Instagram or BlueSky Visit The Dread Central Website Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, we’re heading to the Battle Of The Bands, as we revisit the Jack Black film School Of Rock (2003) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Pick Up Emily's Book: Amazon or Barnes and Noble Follow Emily on Instagram Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in August 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 CLICK HERE Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Rocco on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd Read Articles Written By Rocco at Authory Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Beau on Instagram Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See…

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 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.