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12/06/2020

Lisztomania

We continue Jess Byard June with a look at Lisztomania, a film that attempts to chronicle the life, times, improprieties, and death of classical composer Franz Liszt. Starring The Who's Roger Daltrey as the composer, it fuses classical music, biopics, and anachronistic themes into an over-the-top bizarre ride that could only have come from Ken Russell. Artist Maggie the Odd and Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard joins Chris to talk about Daltrey as Liszt, the cuckoo imagery, and the real man at the center of the film. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @Casualty_Chris and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. The music is Tigerblood Jewel's The Bayou. You can also subscribe to the Kulturecast on iTunes here. Also, don't forget to check out our official Facebook page for news, upcoming reviews, contests, and new content along with our Patreon page. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support. ——— The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter. New episodes weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY. Back the show: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kulturecast
5 Jun

"Wouldst thou like the taste of butter? A pretty dress? Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?"

We're running it back with some films we've already watched with a Robert Eggers film that has become a modern day classic: The VVitch. Starring Anya-Taylor Joy as Thomasin, she along with her family live in 1630s New England which may or may not be under the sway of a witch in the woods. Thomasin and her family are doomed to find out whether or not the witch is real or not. Dr. David. D. Perlmutter and Julie Brannan join the episode to talk all about it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support. ——— The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter. New episodes weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY. Back the show: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kulturecast
02/11/2020

Strange Behavior (Dead Kids)

We end Horrortober VI: Down Under with part slasher, part mad scientist romp that is all horror: Strange Behavior. Starring Dan Shor and Michael Murphy, it follows the two as they attempt to discover why children in their small Illinois town turn up dead, having been murdered by an unknown assailant who may actually be a mad scientist. At times, it's a mashup, a sendup, but through and through a unique joint venture between New Zealand, Australia, and the States. Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard and the film's Dan Shor joins Chris to talk about the film, the mashup of genres, and the horror community at large in 2020. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @Casualty_Chris and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. The music is Tigerblood Jewel's The Bayou. You can also subscribe to the Kulturecast on iTunes here. Also, don't forget to check out our official Facebook page for news, upcoming reviews, contests, and new content, along with our Patreon page. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support. ——— The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter. New episodes weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY. Back the show: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kulturecast
10 Jun

"For the first time in a long time, I feel like... Like I'm right where I'm supposed to be".

While I may not be a Gen-Zer, I can most definitely get down with their brand of horror, especially if Backrooms is any indication of the quality and concept of their take on the genre. Contrast that with a "horror"-comedy franchise that's returned from a long justified and much needed absence in Scary Movie, and that makes for a hell of a double feature or at least two very apropo weekends at the cinema. Join me as I take a look at both and bemoan one way more than the other, and, shockingly, it was the more expensive of the two. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support. ——— The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter. New episodes weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY. Back the show: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kulturecast
30 Apr

"I am a Comanche. Do you know what it means? It means 'Enemy to everyone'."

We begin our mini-look at Taylor Sheridan's cinematic works with one of his more Western-facing screenplays Hell or High Water. It's an interesting look at violence, poverty, and what one will do for their family in the face of both. Texas Tech's professor of media and communications Dr. David Perlmutter joins the show to talk all about West Texas, the cowboys and Indians of it all, so much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support. ——— The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter. New episodes weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY. Back the show: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kulturecast
07/07/2024

Father Malone's Weekly Roundup - Evil, F for Fake, The Watchers

In this week's episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and Little Miss Ripley Jean dive into the cultural impact of 'The X-Files' and review the TV show 'Evil.' Additionally, they spotlight Orson Welles' 1973 classic documentary 'F for Fake,' exploring themes of trickery and artistic forgery. The episode concludes with a review of 'The Watchers,' a supernatural thriller set in rural Ireland, starring Dakota Fanning. Father Malone shares his thoughts on the film's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in its handling of Irish folklore. 00:00 Welcome to Father Malone's Weekly Roundup 00:50 The Cultural Impact of The X-Files 02:37 Exploring the Show 'Evil' 07:17 Ripley's Pick: 'F for Fake' 12:14 Review of 'The Watchers' 18:01 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
19/05/2021

Lost Tapes Chronicles: Chupacabra

The Lost Tapes Chronicles is a look at the Animal Planet show "Lost Tapes," a show that presented found-footage encounters with cryptids, mythical creatures, and monsters straight out of your deepest nightmares. Join Chris and Jess as they take a look at the first episode of the series "Chupacabra," which presents the traumatic encounter in the Sonora desert between a migrant family and the legendary goat-sucker. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. Alex Malnack of Blondo provides the music for the podcast; that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is provided by Maggie the Odd. Don't forget to check out our official Facebook and Instagram pages for news, upcoming episodes, and more!
23/06/2021

Let's Catch Up Again!

Join Chris and Jess once again do something they don't often do: talk about themselves! Join them as they talk about the year so far! You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. Alex Malnack of Blondo provides the music for the podcast, that track being "Stay Here." The album artwork is provided by Maggie the Odd. Don't forget to check out our official Facebook and Instagram pages for news, upcoming episodes, and more!
08/12/2021

Lost Tapes Chronicles: Death Raptor

The Lost Tapes Chronicles is a look at the Animal Planet show "Lost Tapes," a show that presented found-footage encounters with cryptids, mythical creatures, and monsters straight out of your deepest nightmares. Join Chris and guest Maggie the Odd as they take a look at the eighth episode of the series "Death Raptor," which focuses on a transplanted human-sized owl who has an appetite for humans. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. Alex Malnack of Blondo provides the music for the podcast; that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is provided by Maggie the Odd. Don't forget to check out our official Facebook and Instagram pages for news, upcoming episodes, and more!
04/01/2023

Lost Tapes Chronicles: Dover Demon

The Lost Tapes Chronicles is a look at the Animal Planet show "Lost Tapes," a show that presented found-footage encounters with cryptids, mythical creatures, and monsters straight out of your deepest nightmares. Join Chris and artist Maggie the Odd as they round out the second season of the show with a cryptid that was seen once in 1977 but persists to this day: the Dover Demon. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. Alex Malnack of Blondo provides the music for the podcast; that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is provided by Maggie the Odd. For more episodes of Scary Stories We Tell along with many more podcasts that are guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com

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