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Have you ever wondered to yourself why a specific film is considered by many to be a “cult film”? Have you ever wondered why a particular film has the fans and legacy that it does?
Join your host, Jesse Krempel, every week as he dives into a different film from a variety of genres, and analyzes how the movie came to be, how it was released and how exactly did it become a cult classic!


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Cult Cinema Circle Jesse Krempel

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Have you ever wondered to yourself why a specific film is considered by many to be a “cult film”? Have you ever wondered why a particular film has the fans and legacy that it does?
Join your host, Jesse Krempel, every week as he dives into a different film from a variety of genres, and analyzes how the movie came to be, how it was released and how exactly did it become a cult classic!


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    Not Another Teen Movie (2001) with special guest Tara Giancaspro

    Not Another Teen Movie (2001) with special guest Tara Giancaspro

    On today’s episode, we've mentioned it plenty of times on the pod, but now we're finally talking about one of my favorite parody films that skewers the teen movie genre, and that's a film called Not Another Teen Movie!! This movie was written by Michael G. Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman, and Buddy Johnson and was directed by Joel Gallen.
    This movie stars Chyler Leigh, Chris Evans, Jamie Pressly, Eric Christian Olsen and Mia Kirshner. We also have appearances from Deon Richmond, Ron Lester, Lacey Chabert and some other fun folks from the teen movie sphere.
    Joining me for today's episode is author and musician, Tara Giancaspro!! We chop it up about this parody film and about teen movies in general. We go a little all over the place, but this movie kind of just requires that!! You don't want to miss this!!
    Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle
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    • 1 hr 54 min
    The Flintstones (1994) with special guest Sarah Heidelberg

    The Flintstones (1994) with special guest Sarah Heidelberg

    On today’s episode, we're heading back to the stone age and revisiting an underrated classic of the 90s called The Flintstones Movie (1994). This movie was written by Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein and Steven E. de Souza and directed by Brian Levant.
    This movie stars John Goodman, Rick Moranis, Elizabeth Perkins, Rosie O'Donnell. We also have appearances from Kyle Maclachlan, Halle Berry, and Elizabeth Taylor.
    Joining me for today's episode is my sister, Sarah Heidelberg. We chop it up about how this movie is so nostalgic and fun, and we just have a gay old time!
    Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle
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    • 1 hr 44 min
    The Virgin Suicides (2000) with special guest Mark J. Parker

    The Virgin Suicides (2000) with special guest Mark J. Parker

    On today's episode, we're exploring one of the penultimate examples of sad girl cinema, and taking a look at The Virgin Suicides (2000). This movie was written and directed by Sofia Coppola and was based off the 1993 novel of the same name by Jeffrey Eugenides.
    This movie stars Kirsten Dunst, Kathleen Turner, Josh Hartnett, James Woods, and a whole host of other supporting actors and actresses.
    Joining me for this episode is filmmaker and podcaster, Mark J. Parker of the Release Date Rewind Podcast!!! We talk about how wonderful Kirsten Dunst is as an actress, our thoughts on Sofia Coppola movies as a whole, and what we thought of this film overall. I also compare and contrast the film and book, as well!!
    Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle
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    • 1 hr 50 min
    The Crow (1994) with special guest Shawn Murphy

    The Crow (1994) with special guest Shawn Murphy

    On today's episode, we're coming back from the dead for vengeance, and getting familiar with our winged friends, while we revisit the gothic industrial cult classic that is The Crow (1994). This movie is turning 30 years old this year, so what better time to talk about it!!! This movie was directed by Alex Proyas and written by David J. Schow and John Shirley.
    This movie stars Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, and Tony Todd.
    Joining me for this episode is one half of the hosts at Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies Podcast, Shawn Murphy!!! Shawn is a mega fan of this film, and we get to talk about everything having to do with the comic book origins of this film, the tragic accident that surrounds the legacy of this film, and our thoughts in general. We also talk about the upcoming remake with Pennywise at the helm! Take a listen, you won't want to miss it!!
    Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle
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    • 1 hr 28 min
    What I Watched - April 2024

    What I Watched - April 2024

    On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in April 2024
    Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle
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    • 52 min
    Idle Hands (1999) with special guest Michael Varrati

    Idle Hands (1999) with special guest Michael Varrati

    On today's episode, we’re diving in and telling the age old story of a boy and his hand, while we revisit the horror comedy classic, Idle Hands (1999). This movie was directed by Rodman Flender and written by Terri Hughes and Ron Milbauer.
    This movie stars Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Elden Hensen, Jessica Alba, and Vivica A. Fox
    Joining me for this episode is fellow cult movie enthusiast, Michael Varrati!!!! We chop it up about how this crazy movie came to be and just have a fun conversation about cult cinema and horror as a whole!!!
    Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle
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    • 1 hr 27 min

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