The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast
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WELCOME TO THE CULTWORTHY! Your host Antonio Palacios brings you fascinating guests and exciting conversations about cult films, obscure cinema and finding the answer to that burning question: IS IT CULTWORTHY?
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This week I am honored to have JEN JOHANS of the WATCH WITH JEN PODAST on the show! We each take turns "programming" a Valentine's Day Triple Feature - bringing three "love films" to the table. Jen Brings: HAPPY ACCIDENTS (2000) THE MORE THE MERRIER (1943) THE KILLER (1989) Antonio Brings: FROM NOON TIL THREE (1976) MIDNIGHT (1939) HIS MOTORBIKE, HER ISLAND (1986) What would your triple feature be? Enjoy - Let us know what you think of our picks!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObWATCH WITH JEN: https://www.filmintuition.com/
Special Guest Jesse Wroe - programmer for Brewvies Cinema Pub's FILM BUFF series is back to discuss our top 5 discoveries of 2025!My List:Loot - 1970See You in Hell My Darling - 1999Highway 61 - 1991End Play - 1976Yokohama BJ Blues - 1981Jesse's List:Love on Delivery - 1994Confessions - 2010Supervixens - 1975The Heartbreak Kid - 1972Stroszek - 1977Enjoy - Let us know what you think of our picks!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EOb
In this special episode I review a sneak preview of Creator VC's IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: 1995-1999!This 6 hour documentary covers one of my favorite eras in horror - the "META" era of the late 90's brought to life by the SCREAM franchise. It also dives deep into the fantastic creature features such as DEEP RISING and ANACONDA - as well as the franchise building horror romps like FROM DUSK TIL DAWN and WISHMASTER.Order your copy today at https://90shorrordoc.com/!!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EOb
This week we bring back a holiday favorite! My Christmas Special recorded last year with Scott of THE CHURCH OF TARANTINO PODCAST !We take turns gifting each other items from the Tarantino Cinematic Universe - From Mason Jar Margaritas to Pussy Wagons - Check out what we have on the list!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObFollow THE CHURCH OF TARANTINO - https://rabbitholepodcasts.com/the-church-of-tarantino/
This week we cave to the system and talk about the infamous list of Quentin Tarantino's top 20 films of the 21st century.Yeah - we know we're not the only ones doing it- but we want that trending SEO!!Hear me and my pal Steven Hayes discuss our thoughts on the list and what swaps we would make in this very special episode.SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EOb
This week I welcome back my favorite ladies - Nicole and Tessa of THE DOOM GENERATION PODCAST! We cover the 1992 cult classic - STAY TUNED, directed by Peter Hyams. Salesman Roy Knable (John Ritter) spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, Helen (Pam Dawber). One day, TV salesman Spike (Jeffrey Jones) convinces Roy to buy a satellite dish offering 666 channels. The new addition to Roy's home entertainment system sucks him and Helen into Hellvision, a realm run by Spike, who is an emissary of Satan. For 24 hours, the couple must survive devilish parodies of TV programs if they want to return to reality alive.Check out the episode and subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObVISIT DOOM : https://www.doomgenerationpod.com/
This week I am happy to have author and podcaster HB WALSH on the show! We discuss our favorite sequels and why we love them.Are any of yours on the list??Feel free to leave us some of yours in the comments and review section!Check out the episode and subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObFIND HB WALSH AT: https://heatherbaxendale.com/
This week I am joined by Neal Damiano of the RETRO FILM PODCAST to discuss a double feature of JUDGEMENT NIGHT (1993) and FINAL JEOPARDY (1985) - both films about taking a wrong turn to the wrong side of town - and having to survive the night! Check out the episode and subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObTHE RETRO FILM PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/0Diwqrbgj7fSLRCJkylYe8?si=a09dcd0ee07f4bd1
This week I am joined This week I am joined by ERIK CLAPP of @cinemaforce1 !! We are taking a look back at the 1994 cult comedy CABIN BOY. A spoiled rich kid has plans for a Hawaiian cruise. But when they backfire, he winds up lost at sea and taken advantage of by a gang of salty old sailors who are only too willing to give the snooty guy his comeuppance! Directed by Adam Resnick and starring Chris Elliot - it was a notorious bomb at the box office and know to be "poison" for the careers of those involved with it's production. Over the years it has become a cult classic- and it's only getting bigger! Check out the episode and subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObJOIN CINEMAFORCE!! : https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaforce1
This week I am joined by my friend Frank of THE REELS OF CINEMA PODCAST to discuss a double feature of "Brain Jacked" films - BRAINSTORM and STRANGE DAYS!We discuss the uniqueness of the films, but also the parallels. Could they exist in the same universe??Listen and find out!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObREELS OF CINEMA: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reels-of-cinema/id1808320348
ITS THE 4TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ROYALE!!Every year my guest Justin Henson - Host of THE MOVIE WIRE and co-host of my other podcast, BACK 2 THE BALCONY - returns to THE CULTWORTHY to face off in the High School Royale! We each pick two high school films and pit them against each other to see which on reigns supreme!!This week - we see DANGEROUSLY CLOSE (1986) go up against ENCINO MAN (1992). CHOOSE YOUR WARRIOR!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObTHE MOVIE WIRE: https://www.themoviewire.com/
ITS THE 4TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ROYALE!! Every year my guest Justin Henson - Host of THE MOVIE WIRE and co-host of my other podcast, BACK 2 THE BALCONY - returns to THE CULTWORTHY to face off in the High School Royale! We each pick two high school films and pit them against each other to see which on reigns supreme!! This week - we see THE PRINCIPAL (1987) go up against TUFF TURF (1985). CHOOSE YOUR WARRIOR! Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObTHE MOVIE WIRE: https://www.themoviewire.com/
This week I am joined by Scott of THE CHURCH OF TARANTINO PODCAST. We share our 10 favorite cinema ASSASSINS. From Leon the Professional to Golgo 13 - we rate our favorite assassins based on Skill, Style and Sex Appeal. Did your favorite hitmen make the list? Subscribe today and find out!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObFollow THE CHURCH OF TARANTINO - https://rabbitholepodcasts.com/the-church-of-tarantino/
This week I am joined by Mark of @releasedaterewind !! We discuss a double feature of SUMMER CAMP FILMS - consisting of HEAVYWEIGHTS (1995) and LITTLE DARLINGS (1980) Enjoy this conversation about inclusion, peer pressure, and overcoming adversity - all while soaking up the sun and taking part in the time honored tradition of the camp food fight! Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObVISIT RELEASE DAY REWIND @ https://www.strawhutmedia.com/release-date-rewind
This week I am joined by @oldmanbradpod to discuss two films that we dug out from eachother's LETTERBOXD wtachlist! Brad chose THE SECT (1991) directed Michele Soavi from mine - I chose Saul Bass' film PHASE IV (1974) from his! Hear us discuss our love of horror films and podcasting before we dissect these two first time watches! Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObOld Man Brad's Links!!: https://linktr.ee/oldmanbrad
This week we have a very special guest!Craig Macneil of CRAIG AND FRIENDS PODCAST joins me for a conversation about "political messages" in films - subtle or not. From Star Wars to All the President's Men to ROBOCOP - some films are prophetic, while others are just showing us what we should already know. Thanks CRAIG for joining me in this conversation!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObCRAIG AND FRIENDS PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0xtNUc-e2EbVuJavQtFYg
This week I am joined by my good friend Josh Skaar of TALKING SMAC PODCAST.We name our favorite films of the years we've been alive - starting with the first ten years!What are some of your favorite picks?Check it out!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObTALKING SMAC - https://tsmacpod.podbean.com/
This week I am joined by Scott and Frankie of the long running SHOOT THE FLICK PODCAST. They return to the show to discuss the love/hate relationship 90's babies have with YOUNG GUNS 2. Is it the superior sequel??En route to Mexico from the United States, Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez) and his associates are pursued by federal agents hell-bent on bringing them to justice. But when Billy, Doc (Kiefer Sutherland) and Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips) prove too difficult to track down, the frustrated authorities enlist an old friend of theirs, reformed outlaw Pat Garrett (William Petersen), to take down the elusive gunslinger. But Billy has a head start, and his crew of outlaws is growing by the minute.Check it out!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObSHOOT THE FLICK: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-flick/id1485421727
This week I am joined by author JOHN DiLEO - known for such books as AND YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW CLASSIC MOVIES (1999, reissued in 2013), 100 GREAT FILM PERFORMANCES YOU SHOULD REMEMBER BUT PROBABLY DON'T (2002), SCREEN SAVERS: 40 REMARKABLE MOVIES AWAITING REDISCOVERY (2007), TENNESSEE WILLIAMS AND COMPANY: HIS ESSENTIAL SCREEN ACTORS (2010), SCREEN SAVERS II: MY GRAB BAG OF CLASSIC MOVIES (2012), TEN MOVIES AT A TIME: A 350-FILM JOURNEY THROUGH HOLLYWOOD AND AMERICA 1930-1970 (2017), and THERE ARE NO SMALL PARTS: 100 OUTSTANDING FILM PERFORMANCES WITH SCREEN TIME OF TEN MINUTES OR LESS (2022), and NOT EVEN NOMINATED: 40 OVERLOOKED COSTARS OF OSCAR-WINNING PERFORMANCES (2024).We take a shot at presenting alternative Oscars for those not even nominated during the 1957 Awards Ceremony. Who would you pick??Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObVisit John DiLeo : https://www.johndileo.com/
This week I am joined by Caesar of THE RAD REVIVAL HOUSE to PREMAKE CASINO ROYALE!We bring our dream cast, writer, director and musicians to our dream project of a 1987 production of CASINO ROYALE if it had starred Timothy Dalton. What do you think of our choices? Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObVisit my Guest @ https://open.spotify.com/show/7LDIpQd4SIAs8MYqtb4OQ2
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