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The Cult Of... - Intro Episode
13:30||Season 1, Ep. 0On 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.comFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd
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227. Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
55:43||Ep. 227"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.comFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd
226. The Final Girls (2015)
01:16:50||Ep. 226"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 EpisodeCLICK HEREShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd
225. The Birdcage (1996)
01:15:50||Ep. 225Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd
224. In & Out (1997)
01:09:22||Ep. 224"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.comFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd
223. Sunset Blvd (1950) with special guest Beau
01:48:43||Ep. 223Aging 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.comFollow Beau on InstagramFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd
222. Mulholland Drive (2001) with special guest Joseph Anthony Ruiz
02:05:58||Ep. 222On 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.comFollow Joseph on Instagram or TwitchFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd