Cf3: Cult Fans, Films & Finds

FANS: Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall) drops in to riff on Dames Marvs before Paul Fletcher, Twin Cities radio personality and in-arena host for the NHL's Minnesota Wild, discusses the radio biz, hockey culture and movies, and shares his favorite interactions with notable rock and pop stars. FILMS: With Paul on the assist, the gang takes the ice against the 1999 Jay Roach hockey comedy Mystery, Alaska. Is this film destined for cult status, or will the Cultfilmometer relegate it to the penalty box? FINDS: Kevin McDonald returns to rant about his favorite cult films. CF3 talks Clown Motel: Spirits Arise, an award for Corin Nemec, a 4K release of The Shining, and more.

FANS: Gilbert Gottfried gets the podcast started & later rips on Dames Marvs. We introduce a secret word of the day & welcome Robert Yaniz, Jr. to tell us about his Crooked Table Podcast, a weekly film review pod dedicated to democratizing film criticism. FILMS: Things hit Ludicrous Speed when we appraise the Mel Brooks Star Wars parody Spaceballs (1987). Will the Cultfimometer demonstrate the power of the Schwartz? FINDS: We reveal our film & guests for CF3's Live Podcast Panel at O Comic Con (June 28-30, 2019). Plus, Chris Rock wants to reboot Saw?

FANS: Sophia DuBois joins us to talk about her student film Caveat Emptor, growing up around the set of CBS's Medium, and what experiences have led her to pursue filmmaking and the horror genre. FILMS: In perhaps our most thorough film discussion yet, our antics at times rival those of Stripe and his ilk in Gremlins (1984). The film's star, Zach Galligan, pops in to tell CF3 listeners about one of his favorite behind-the-scenes moments. FINDS: Jon Cohorn (Modern Horrors) rejoins us to recap what we missed at Texas Frightmare Weekend 2019, which he attended. Things get crazy in this segment; you've been warned!

FANS: Actor Sean Whalen discusses the craft of acting and coaching young actors as well as the directing styles of Tom Hanks v. Rob Zombie while talking about his roles in That Thing You Do!, The People Under the Stairs, Special Unit 2 and his career-making role in the first "Got Milk?" commercial. FILMS: Watch for flying debris as we launch into our discussion and review of Twister with Sean, who played storm chaser Allan Sanders in the film. Paxton, Hoffman, FX and the 90s disaster film boom are discussed in detail. Plus: why no sequel? FINDS: Critters film reboot, MOTU movie delayed, Weird Science from Arrow and Scream Factory 4K upgrades for Corman Classics. Plus shout-outs galore!

  FANS: Actor and gothic illusionist Ron Fitzgerald drops in to talk about his career as a showman providing "dark, sticky fun." We discuss his newest film, The Devil Frame (2019) and career influences such as HG Lewis. FILMS: We devour Return of the Living Dead (1985) with help from Ron while Jonah Ray (MST3K: The Return) pops in unexpectedly to share his thoughts on punks and Tarman. Lots of Linnea Quigley talk ensues and we have a "genually" good time! FINDS: The Addams Family get animated and we pop onto Cinema Arcana to check out the release calendar for some of May's most anticipated Blu-ray releases.  

FANS: Former Jeopardy! champ and current Deputy Editor of Awards Daily Marshall Flores takes us behind the scenes of Jeopardy! and discusses his 'Statsgasm' statistical model for predicting Oscar winners. FILMS: Our discussion of Creepshow 2 is no mere hit-and-run job, as we dig deep into the 1987 follow-up to the 1st King/Romero smash hit anthology film. Thanks for the ride, lady! FINDS: The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs and ruminations on why horror films rarely see traction during Oscar season.

FANS: Lrrr kicks off the show! We've got filmmaker Chris Canote (Stigma: Raised in Hollywood) and Maloney's Irish Pub owner Wendy Bettin on to talk about the first time they met Corey Feldman, his rock n' roll attitude, and Corey's role in Chris' upcoming documentary on child stars. FILMS: Is The Goonies (1985) good enough for our panel of reviewers? Listen as we gather all the Data before running our Mouth. FINDS: Charlie Sheen (!) calls into the show and babbles--he liked The Wraith episode. Plus Criterion kaiju and Michael vs. Jason: Evil Emerges (2019).

FANS: Entertainer Matt Geiler (America's Got Talent, Frederick Julius) tells us about he how created the Dancing Pumpkin Man character that went viral & landed him on AGT and discusses the latest project from his throwback pop band Frederick Julius. FILMS: Two of our panelists have seen Big Trouble in Little China over 200 times. There is much praise for Jack Burton and a lot of hand-wringing over the closing theme song. FINDS: Fans of Phantasm in the U.S. are getting a sphere, Arrow announces The Prey (1980), The Dead Don't Die (2019) and Jordan Peele talk.

FANS: Corin Nemec (Stargate SG-1, Stephen King's The Stand, Parker Lewis Can't Lose) chats with us about Ted & Bud Bundy, fan interaction, and upcoming projects, including Rottentail--a film adaptation of the graphic novel releasing April 12! FILMS: Anthony Hebert (and Corin) join us on a quest beyond the stars as we review The Last Starfighter, a family-friendly sci-fi feature that helped pioneer CGI. All aboard the StarCar! FINDS: The Brigands of Rattlecreek, a Toxic Avenger reboot and thoughts on the final season of Supernatural.

FANS: Author Rebecca Markus (The Crazy One) talks about how fandom, including her love of The Monkees, has influenced her writing. Diana Lindloff of Paranomal nrg talks about her experiences investigating haunted locales (and don't get her started on the Winchester movie). FILMS: Watch your feet! Roger Corman & Joe Dante's Piranha (1978) is swimming its way up your podcast stream, and you're gonna want to hear what our panel has to say about this Jaws wannabe! FINDS: Bill and Ted are coming back; rest in peace horror FX legend John Carl Buechler; plus the winner of our Penitentiary giveaway revealed!

FANS: ModernHorrors.com writer and former 35mm projectionist, video store clerk, underground radio host Jon Cohorn talks about influences, underground radio and tells tales of working at an indie theater in Austin, TX. He does this all while wearing a Dawn of the Dead tee shirt. FILMS: We tackle Mausoleum (1983), which recently received a sparkling new Blu-ray release from Vinegar Syndrome and features Bobbie Bresee's bre--err, best assets (her acting skills, of course). Also, Marjoe Gortner and makeup by the late horror maestro John Carl Buechler. FINDS: Universal's Invisible Man reboot, the lost Bill Paxton movie, and a plea from Jon to watch Level 16.

It's a St. Patty's Day Party, and we're all getting sloshed as we give you some news on our upcoming presence at O! Comic Con 2019. FANS: We've got seasoned podcaster, MSTie and honest-to-God Whovian Steve Fodor (Too Much Scrolling) in our presence. FILMS: Laughter ensues as we dissect 1993's Leprechaun, the horror comedy that put Jennifer Aniston on the map. Or maybe it was her role on Friends the following year--who can really say? FINDS: Upcoming cult Blu-ray releases via Cinema Arcana, Masters of the Universe movie news, and a shiny new Hellboy trailer.

We return for episode 2 with some cool news about our upcoming special thanks in the British horror anthology film "Next Door" from director Matt Shaw. FANS: We talk to cult film fan and friend of the podcast Courtney Windel, who gushes about MST3K, Outlander, Phantasm & Joe Bob Briggs. FILMS: We break down 1986's The Wraith, a Charlie Sheen gem packed with other familiar faces and lots of chases. FINDS: Can't Stop the Music and the history of the Razzies, Luke Perry, and Joe Bob gets a series.

In the inaugural episode of CF3, you'll meet the gang (Dane Mychal, Jeff Johnson & guest host Dames) and learn why they like cult classics, B movie trash, horror and exploitation cinema. FANS: We waste no time getting into things, welcoming our first ever guest, Eric Holmes XV (Groupers) and ask him what is in involved in co-editing and associate producing an independent film. FILMS: We discuss Never Hike Alone (2017), the 53-minute crowd-funded fan film that serves as an unofficial entry in the Friday the 13th series. FINDS: We discuss Child's Play coming to TV, the next Halloween film, Beasts of Blood Island reboots at the drive-in, and bid adieu to legendary cult actor Dick Miller. All Music by Kill Bosby, Copyright 2007.