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20/03/2025

License to Wed

Mike White March keeps the pain train rolling with License to Wed (2007), a so-called romantic comedy that tests the limits of both love and audience patience. Chris Stachiw and Mike White are once again joined by screenwriter and podcaster Richard Hatem to dissect this cringeworthy concoction, in which Robin Williams plays a meddling minister who puts an engaged couple (Mandy Moore and John Krasinski) through a series of increasingly bizarre and invasive "premarital challenges." From robot babies to relationship sabotage, License to Wed feels less like a comedy and more like a cry for help. Is this Williams at his most unhinged, or is the film simply cursed from the altar on down? The trio dives into the chaos to find out—so say a prayer and press play. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

20/03/2025

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1h 11m
26/03/2025

Man of the Year

Mike White March limps across the finish line with Man of the Year (2006), a film that asks: what if a late-night comedian accidentally became president due to a voting machine glitch? Cullen Gallagher joins Chris Stachiw and Mike White to unpack Barry Levinson’s bizarre genre mash-up that starts as political satire, swerves into romantic drama, and crashes into full-blown techno thriller. Robin Williams stars as a Jon Stewart-esque figure who suddenly finds himself in the Oval Office—not because of charisma, but because of...a software bug? It’s a premise that felt far-fetched in 2006 and now feels like a documentary from an alternate universe. From clunky tone shifts to baffling plot twists, the trio digs into what Man of the Year was trying to say—and why it fails so spectacularly. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

26/03/2025

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1h 42m
03/06/2021

Fritz The Cat

We kick off the second annual Jess Byard June with a look at one of Ralph Bakshi's more infamous works and the first animated film to be rated X: Fritz the Cat. Featuring Skip Hinnant as the titular feline, it follows the exploits of Fritz as he stumbles from one awkward scenario to another, taking the piss out of the '60s at the same time. It's a satire first and foremost but lacks a strong narrative structure to pair with some biting commentary. The Projection Booth's Mike White and film critic Josh Stewart joins Chris to talk about the film, Bakshi's other works, and the sequel. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @Casualty_Chris and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. 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.

03/06/2021

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1h 3m
14/09/2022

Human Highway

In this bonus episode, the Unholy Triumverate beams in from the planet Gremulon as they take a look at Bernard Shakey's nuclear musical classic, Human Highway. Written, directed, and starring Bernard Shakey aka Neil Young, it follows the inhabitants of Linear Valley as they unknowingly live their last night on Earth. It's a wild, weird, and funny ride through the mind of Neil Young and DEVO along with Dean Stockwell and Russ Tamblyn thrown in for good measure. Mondo-Heather's Heather Drain and Dark Destination's Father Malone join Chris to talk all about the film, Neil Young's career, and Gerbil McDillet. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @ChrismasClaus and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. 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, and our Patreon page. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

14/09/2022

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1h 34m
01/07/2022

Heavenly Creatures

We end Pride Month with a look at a film that chronicles one of the most infamous murders in New Zealand, Heavenly Creatures. Starring Melanie Lynskey and Kate Winslet, it follows the two young women who are looking for their places in the world and find each other. When they're forced to be separated, they hatch a plan to try and stay together that ends in tragedy. It might not sound like a Peter Jackson film, but it is, and it's spectacular. Alamo Drafthouse's Josh Stewart join Chris to talk about the film, Jackson's filmography, and the two leads. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @ChrismasClaus and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. 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, and our Patreon page. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

01/07/2022

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1h 37m
20/07/2022

Hard Times

We kick off another month programmed by Pulp-Serenade's Cullen Gallagher and DC Titan's Richard Hatem and this time, it's all Bronson all month long. We kick off the month with a film that features Bronson and Coburn in the world of street boxing, Hard Times. It follows the two of them as they attempt to make a living in Depression-era New Orleans as fighter and manager. Pulp-Serenade's Cullen Gallagher, DC Titan's Richard Hatem, and the Projection Booth's Mike White join Chris to talk about the film, Walter Hill's other work, and more! You can follow Chris Stachiw at @ChrismasClaus and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. 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, and our Patreon page. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

20/07/2022

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1h 23m
05/10/2022

The Perfection

We kick off Horrortober 8: The Horrors of Netflix with a look at a film that utilizes sexual assault in a way that feels as icky as the movie itself, The Perfection. Starring Allison Williams and Logan Browning, the two play cellists who take it upon themselves to get revenge on a music school from hell. DC Titan's Richard Hatem joins Chris to talk all about the film, the lead's performances, and what kind of horror movies Richard personally digs. For more episodes of the Kulturecast along with many more podcasts that are guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

05/10/2022

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1h 48m
13/07/2022

The Funhouse

In this bonus episode, we take a look at one of Tobe Hooper's other films that aren't Poltergeist, The Funhouse. Written by Larry Block, it takes place over one night at a carnival where a killer funhouse keeps attracting willing victims. It also features one of the most insane creature designs this side of Kothoga in Relic. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the film, Hooper's other works, and that hilarious mask. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @ChrismasClaus and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. 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, and our Patreon page. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

13/07/2022

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1h 1m
13/10/2022

The Woman in the Window

We continue Horrortober 8: The Horrors of Netflix with a thriller whose cast doesn't deserve to be in something this genuinely bizarre, The Woman in the Window. Starring Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, and a whole bunch of rather talented A-listers, it follows Adams an agoraphobe who thinks her across-the-way neighbor has been murdered. If it sounds like a better movie made by a director named Hitchcock, that's because it is but boy, it's really something else entirely. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk all about the film, the A-list cast, and all of that totally normal-sounding dialogue. For more episodes of the Kulturecast along with many more podcasts that are guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

13/10/2022

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1h 12m
30/06/2022

The Handmaiden

We near the end of Pride Month with a contemporary period piece that comes directly from South Korea, The Handmaiden. Starring Kim Min-hee and Kim Tae-ri, the film follows the two women as they attempt to get out from under the thumb of an oppressive Japanese-occupied Korea and the men who seek to control them. It features some fantastic performances and a three-act structure that recontextualizes the story at each turn. DC Titan's Richard Hatem and Pulp-Serenade's Cullen Gallagher join Chris to talk about the film, Phoenix's performance, and Gus Van Zant's filmography. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @ChrismasClaus and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. 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, and our Patreon page. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

30/06/2022

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1h 37m

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