The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast

<p>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?</p><p>Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out to me on Facebook, X, Instagram or at THECULTWORTHY.COM!</p>

THE CULTWORTHY EP #208 - HIGH SCHOOL ROYALE 2025: VOL 1

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/

09-15
01:01:32

THE CULTWORTHY EP #207- MY FAVORITE HITMAN w/ THE CHURCH OF TARANTINO

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/

09-06
01:38:01

THE CULTWORTHY EP #206 - CAMP CULTWORTHY w/ RELEASE DAY REWIND!

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

08-26
01:00:42

THE CULTWORTHY EP #205 - WHAT'S IN YOUR WATCHLIST? - (W/ OLD MAN BRAD)

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

08-15
01:02:43

THE CULTWORTHY EP #204 - WHY SO POLITICAL? (MOVIES WITH A MESSAGE) w / CRAIG MACNEIL

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

08-02
01:01:33

THE CULTWORTHY EP #203 - CULTWORTHY CONVERSATIONS: A LIFETIME OF MOVIES

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/

07-11
01:49:53

THE CULTWORTHY EP #202 - YOUNG GUNS 2 w/ SHOOT THE FLICK!

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

06-27
01:09:17

THE CULTWORTHY EP #201 - ALTERNATIVE OSCARS: 1956 w/ JOHN DiLEO!!

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/

06-13
01:03:52

THE CULTWORTHY EP #200 - PREMAKE CASINO ROYALE w/ RAD REVIVAL HOUSE

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

05-09
01:18:45

THE CULTWORTHY EP #199 -LAST ACTION HERO!

This week I am joined by Brant and Andrew of IT'S ALL GEEK TO ME PODCAST. We discuss the action/comedy LAST ACTION HERO!Following the death of his father, young Danny Madigan (Austin O'Brien) takes comfort in watching action movies featuring the indestructible Los Angeles cop Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger). After being given a magic ticket by theater manager Nick (Robert Prosky), Danny is sucked into the screen and bonds with Slater. When evil fictional villain Benedict (Charles Dance) gets his hands on the ticket and enters the real world, Danny and Jack must follow and stop him.How do you feel about this movie? Let us know!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://itsallgeektomepodcast.buzzsprout.com/

04-13
01:05:40

THE CULTWORTHY EP #198 -BEAT ON THE BRATS (SCARY CHILDREN IN MOVIES)

This week I am joined by Jon and Roy of the YOURS, MINE & THEIRS podcast. We discuss evil children in movies - covering THE CHILDREN'S HOUR, THE GOOD SON and SPIDER BABY. Be sure to like and subscribe to their show - and thank you for your continued support!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObhttps://yoursminetheirspodcast.blogspot.com/

03-27
01:24:05

THE CULTWORTHY EP #197 -ALTERNATIVE OSCARS w / FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN

This week I am joined by FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN, a podcast dedicated to the love and lore of Classic Hollywood! We discuss our picks for "ALTERNATIVE OSCARS" for nominees and winners of the 1941 Oscars Ceremony! Are there any on your list that didn't make the cut? Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObhttps://frombeneaththehollywoodsign.com/

03-07
50:53

THE CULTWORTHY EP #196 - TALKIN' ACTION w/ SALT LAKE ACTION CINEMA SOCIETY

This week I am joined by Josuha of the SALT LAKE ACTION CINEMA SOCIETY - a local organization that screens classic action films, obscure foreign films and direct to video discoveries every month at one of Salt Lake's coolest venues. We discuss the origins of the society - as well as some of it's best screenings - then finish off the conversation with a list of action films that we would have liked to have seen sequels made!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObSLACS - https://www.slacs.net/

02-27
52:08

THE CULTWORTHY EP #195 - MANHUNT MOVIES w/ MAKING TARANTINO PODCAST

This week I am joined by my friend Phil of THE MAKING TARANTINO PODCAST. We discuss a double feature of Manhunt Movies - HARD TARGET and SURVIVING THE GAME. Which one is your favorite?Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObVisit MAKING TARANTINO : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-tarantino-the-podcast/id1653083895

02-20
01:03:24

THE CULTWORTHY EP #194 -ABOUT TIME...

This week we bring you a very special Valentine's Day episode! My friend Josh Skaar of TALKING SMAC brought one of his favorite romantic comedies to the show - ABOUT TIME.When Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) is 21, his father (Bill Nighy) tells him a secret: The men in their family can travel through time. Although he can't change history, Tim resolves to improve his life by getting a girlfriend. He meets Mary (Rachel McAdams), falls in love and finally wins her heart via time-travel and a little cunning. However, as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds that his special ability can't shield him and those he loves from the problems of ordinary life.Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObVisit TALKING SMAC @ https://tsmacpod.podbean.com/

02-13
01:00:53

THE CULTWORTHY EP #193 -WHAT IF WE ADAPTED... w/ MARIO DeANGELIS

This week I am joined by my good friend Mario DeAngelis - local filmmaker, producer and writer here in Salt Lake City, UT. We tackle the task of being "Studio Execs" - pitching ideas for the next great TV to Film Adaptation. Will it be a big screen version of ALF? Or will it be a live action horror version of Disney's GARGOYLES? 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/31EObVisit Mario @ https://www.facebook.com/p/Salty-Horror-Productions-100057873090712/

02-06
01:00:43

THE CULTWORTHY EP #192 -MY DEMON LOVER w/ THE PODCAST THAT WOULDN'T DIE!!

This week I am joined by Kevin and Erin of THE PODCAST THAT WOULDN'T DIE!We are discussing the 1987 cult favorite (?) MY DEMON LOVER. starring SCOTT VALENTINE!Denny, a young woman with bad luck in meeting the right men, meets Kaz, a homeless street musician and thinks she may have found the one. However, little does she know about a curse that turns him into a demon when he is aroused.Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObVisit THE PODCAST THAT WOULDN'T DIE: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PRyIb1RwESq7YvAfnJMiX

01-30
55:54

THE CULTWORTHY EP #191 - POP CULTURE PARALLELS!

This week I am joined by my friend Steven Hayes to discuss parallels in pop culture and the films that they may have spawned from. I quiz him on some I found online - then we discuss some of our own in this fun break from the usual movie content. Enjoy!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EOb

01-23
51:12

THE CULTWORTHY EP #190- SUNDANCE MEMORIES w/ RACHEL'S REVIEWS!

This week i am joined by Rachel of RACHEL'S REVIEWS and the HALLMARKIES PODCAST.As Utah Locals, we love and appreciate the Sundance Film Festival in more ways than you can imagine - so with the looming possibility of us losing the fest in the next couple years - we took the time to share our favorite memories of the festival over the last 30 years.Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObVisit Rachel's Reviews - https://rachelsreviews.net/

01-16
53:44

THE CULTWORTHY EP #189 - AN EVENING WITH TANGO & CASH!

This week I am joined by Chris and Elle of SPOIL MY MOVIE! We discuss the cult favorite TANGO & CASH - and why the nostalgia glasses are foggy for us.Police officers Ray Tango (Sylvester Stallone) and Gabe Cash (Kurt Russell) are narcotics experts working to bring down drug lord Yves Perret (Jack Palance). In an attempt to stymie their efforts, Perret sets up Tango and Cash, making it look as if they've killed an FBI agent. Arrested and put in prison, the two cops formulate an escape plan and, once out, team up with Tango's exotic dancer sister, Katherine (Teri Hatcher), in order to clear their records and take down Perret once and for all.Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObSPOIL MY MOVIE https://open.spotify.com/show/70v8Vr992ShbWDVNg5oPmi

01-09
01:04:19

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