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VIDEO: Visiting True Romance L.A. Filming Locations | The Vista Movie Theater & Rae’s Then & Now | Cult Following #8
Posted by Victor Moreno
Join Victor & Ruby from Cult Classics / CultFollowing.co as they do a walkthrough of some of the iconic locations from the classic 1993 Tony Scott and Quentin Tarantino movie True Romance in Hollywood and Burbank in Los Angeles, CA
PODCAST: Cult Following #97 – Our Favorite Scream Queens, Director Spotlight: Rob Zombie, Toy Fair 2020
Posted by Victor Moreno
In this episode of Cult Following, Victor Moreno and Jasparino talk about their favorite scream queens and femme fatales in horror in recognition of Women in Horror Month, as well as some of their favorite female horror icons. Plus, they
PODCAST: Cult Following Xtra #5 – Inteview & Q&A w/Kurt Russell & James Gunn, 2020 Oscars Recap, The Lodge & Birds of Prey Review
Posted by Victor Moreno
We’re back with another new episode of Cult Following Xtra. This week, Victor Moreno does a full recap of all the winners and losers and high and lows of the 2020 Academy Awards, which featured a sweep by Bong Joon
PODCAST: Cult Following Xtra #4 – F9 Trailer, THE RHYTHM SECTION, Interview & Q&A w/Kim Bailey & Charles Chiodo of KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE
Posted by Victor Moreno
Victor Moreno hosts this week’s edition of Cult Following Xtra which includes an interview with special effects artist Kim Bailey and writer Charles Chiodo of KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE chatting about the legacy of the film, whether a sequel
PODCAST: Cult Following #96 – THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999)
Posted by Victor Moreno
Cult Following returns after a year-long hiatus with hosts Victor Moreno and Jasparino coming back to talk about some of their favorite cult movies and news and updates in the world of film and film ephemera! On Episode #96, the
PODCAST: Sharks in Popular Culture – Taped LIVE at Phoenix Fan Fusion on 5/26/19!
Posted by Victor Moreno
Filmed on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at North 225B at Phoenix Fan Fusion – sit down for a fun discussion Cult Following Xtra presentation about sharks in popular culture! For centuries, sharks have always had a role in pop culture
FILM REVIEW: ‘Shazam!’ is a Standalone Family Comedy Superhero Film. And That’s Weirdly Refreshing.
Posted by Joshua T. Ruth
As we see comic book blockbuster tentpoles break records, it’s easy to forget that Hollywood was afraid of superheroes for long time. We would get one occasionally, and they were often great (Donner’s ‘Superman’ films, Burton’s ‘Batmans’) which made it
PODCAST: Our Favorite Films of 1988: The Year in Film – Cult Following Xtra #2
Posted by Victor Moreno
The Cult Following Crew is back with another bonus episode of Cult Following Xtra before we tape Cult Following Episode #96. In this episode of Xtra, we discuss our favorite films from 1988 as we close off 2018 and many
FILM REVIEW: ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ is a Cyberpunk Techno-Marvel with Real Heart
Posted by Joshua T. Ruth
‘Alita: Battle Angel’ does something remarkable. It is an eye-popping showcase for cutting-edge special effects without falling into the trap of dodgy writing and sub-par acting. Its biggest success however is finally showing the powerful potential of Anime and Manga being
Favorite Films of 2018 Countdown – Cult Following #95
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In this episode of Cult Following, we have Victor, Kirby, Joshua and Adam join us for an epic 3-hour mega-episode where each of us breakdown our Top 5 favorite films of the year. Listen as we agonize breaking down the
REVIEW: ‘Bumblebee’ is a Nostalgia-Fueled Delight
Posted by Joshua T. Ruth
‘Bumblebee’ has succeeded in delivering such a well-realized and satisfying Transformers film that it’s mind-boggling it took six movies to get here. This is not only the best film in the franchise, it’s one of the most joyous film experiences
2018 Holiday & Awards Season Film Reviews and Recap – Cult Following #94
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It’s the thick of the Holiday film season spotlighting several new tentpole franchises and the streaming services are throwing out their big winter picks. Join us this episode as the gang spotlights several awards-season and holiday season must-sees. We have
Fall Movie Season & Black Friday Blu/4K Gift Guide Recap – Cult Following #93
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In this episode of Cult Following, the gang does a deep dive on the current fall season, with reviews of Netflix’s Cam. Ralph Breaks The Internet, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, The Girl in the Spider’s Web, Roma, Suspiria,
Deep Dive: Suspiria: 1977 vs. 2018 – Cult Following Podcast Xtra #1
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In this special bonus episode of Cult Following, join Victor Moreno and Adam Rutkowski as they chat about Luca Guadagnino’s remake of Suspiria in a deep dive and compare it to the Dario Argento 1977 original. Plus, the 2 discuss
Halloween Horror Movie Binge, Dismember the Alamo & Halloween (2018) – Cult Following #91
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In this episode of Cult Following, the gang discusses the remake of Halloween (2018), plus Victor discusses programming the Dismember the Alamo horror marathons for the Alamo Drafthouse Phoenix locations. The gang also discusses more underseen Halloween horror such as
Venom, Bad Times at the El Royale & Underrated Halloween Horror – Cult Following #90
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In this episode, the gang picks some underrated and underseen horror movies you should watch this holiday season. Plus, reviews of Bad Times at the El Royale, Venom, a breakdown of what to expect at the Alamo Drafthouse’s Dismember the
Mandy & The Rebirth of Nicholas Cage – Sisters Brothers, Predator – Cult Following #89
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In this episode of Cult Following, the gang does a deep dive on Panos Cosmatos’ latest film Mandy and what does it mean for Nicholas Cage’s career as an actor? Is this a rebirth or a Wicker Man like derail?
2018 Fall Movie Preview + The Nun, Summer of 84 & Peppermint Review – Cult Following #88
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In this episode of Cult Following, the crew looks at the Fall’s upcoming films and what we’re excited about — from Halloween to The Crimes of Grindewold, we chat about what we’re looking forward to. Plus, we review The Nun,
REVIEW: ‘The Sisters Brothers’ is a Western Unlike Any You Have Ever Seen
Posted by Joshua T. Ruth
The first English-language film from French director Jacques Audiard, ‘The Sisters Brothers’ is a unique deconstructionist western that satisfyingly defies category. While its varying tone may be jarring to some viewers, the compelling story, fleshed-out characters and attention to detail
REVIEW: ‘White Boy Rick’ is Stirring and Heartfelt but lacks Authenticity and edge
Posted by Joshua T. Ruth
‘White Boy Rick’ is a coming of age story that aims high but falls short of a being full-fledged gangster epic. It is ultimately unsatisfying but for everything it lacks in cohesive morality, it mostly makes up for in the
