Cult Cinema Circle

On today's episode, we're riding some cool waves and trying to stay alive in the meantime, while we discuss and dissect the cult classic that is Psycho Beach Party (2000). This movie was directed by Robert Lee King and written by Charles Busch (also based on the same stage play of the same name!!)This movie stars Lauren Ambrose, Beth Broderick, Amy Adams, Nicholas Brendon, and Charles Busch.Joining me for today's episode is funny lady extraordinaire and author, Elizabeth Teets! We chop it up about Elizabeth's new book, Isn't She Great: Writers on Women Led Comedies from 9 to 5 to Booksmart, and just how fantastically campy this whole film is.Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Elizabeth on Instagram and visit her WebsiteBuy Isn't She Great: Writers on Women Led Comedies from 9 to 5 to BooksmartFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd

On today’s episode, we're heading to Beverly Hills and trying to unravel the mystery of rich people, as we dive into the wildly transgressive and wonderful film that is Society (1989). This movie was written by Rick Fry and Woody Keith and directed by Brian Yuzna.This movie stars Billy Warlock, Devin DeVasquez, Evan Richards and Ben Meyerson.Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd

On today’s episode, we're heating up some tater tots and running for class president, while we revisit the wonderfully weird film, Napoleon Dynamite (2004). This movie was written by Jared and Jerusha Hess and directed by Jared, as well.This movie stars Jon Heder, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino and Diedrich Bader.Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in May 2024Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd

On today’s episode, we’re having a BABY and dipping into the much maligned, but fabulous film in the Child’s Play franchise, Seed of Chucky!!! This movie was written and directed by Don ManciniThis movie stars Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, and Redman! We also have the vocal styling of Billy Boyd in the house!!Joining me for today's episode is returning guest, Travis McMaster. Travis and I talk about our relationships to the Child’s Play movies and chop it up about this movie, in generalIntro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Travis on Instagram and LetterboxdFollow Caffeinated N Queer on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and FacebookFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd

On today’s episode, we've mentioned it plenty of times on the pod, but now we're finally talking about one of my favorite parody films that skewers the teen movie genre, and that's a film called Not Another Teen Movie!! This movie was written by Michael G. Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman, and Buddy Johnson and was directed by Joel Gallen.This movie stars Chyler Leigh, Chris Evans, Jamie Pressly, Eric Christian Olsen and Mia Kirshner. We also have appearances from Deon Richmond, Ron Lester, Lacey Chabert and some other fun folks from the teen movie sphere.Joining me for today's episode is author and musician, Tara Giancaspro!! We chop it up about this parody film and about teen movies in general. We go a little all over the place, but this movie kind of just requires that!! You don't want to miss this!!Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Tara on Substack and InstagramCheck out Sweaty Lamarr on Spotify, Bandcamp, and Apple MusicFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd

On today’s episode, we're heading back to the stone age and revisiting an underrated classic of the 90s called The Flintstones Movie (1994). This movie was written by Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein and Steven E. de Souza and directed by Brian Levant.This movie stars John Goodman, Rick Moranis, Elizabeth Perkins, Rosie O'Donnell. We also have appearances from Kyle Maclachlan, Halle Berry, and Elizabeth Taylor.Joining me for today's episode is my sister, Sarah Heidelberg. We chop it up about how this movie is so nostalgic and fun, and we just have a gay old time!Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Sarah on InstagramFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd

On today's episode, we're exploring one of the penultimate examples of sad girl cinema, and taking a look at The Virgin Suicides (2000). This movie was written and directed by Sofia Coppola and was based off the 1993 novel of the same name by Jeffrey Eugenides.This movie stars Kirsten Dunst, Kathleen Turner, Josh Hartnett, James Woods, and a whole host of other supporting actors and actresses.Joining me for this episode is filmmaker and podcaster, Mark J. Parker of the Release Date Rewind Podcast!!! We talk about how wonderful Kirsten Dunst is as an actress, our thoughts on Sofia Coppola movies as a whole, and what we thought of this film overall. I also compare and contrast the film and book, as well!!Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Mark on InstagramFollow Release Date Rewind on Instagram and YoutubeFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd