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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. FEB 11

    Juno (2007)

    "THUNDERCATS ARE GO!" On today's episode, I'm kicking off Opposites Attract Month with a movie from my younger adolescence years, and a movie that is still a tad bit polarizing to this day, and we're talking our favorite "quirky" pregnant teenager, Juno!! This movie has so much going in it, has had such a life after its release, and is still a movie that is talked about to this day, so you'll get to hear all about what I think about this movie, and why I like coming back to it every so often. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21m

  2. FEB 1

    What I Watched - January 2026

    On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in January 2026. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  3. JAN 2

    What I Watched - December 2025

    On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in December 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) with special guest Antonio Palacios

    "When it comes to huge openings, a lot of people think of me." On today's episode, we're closing out Music Month and this crazy hellfire of a year with an absolute rocking good time, and covering the cult musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch from 2001!! Joining me for today's episode is my buddy Antonio Palacios from Cultworthy Studios. We talk about how this musical came to be, why it's a very important piece of media for a lot of young people, and just have a ball [or more :)] Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Visit Cultworthy Studios at https://thecultworthy.com Follow Antonio on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 27m

  5. 12/24/2025

    Spice World (1997) with special guest Sarah Heidelberg

    "It is dangerous to leave moisturizing cream in the refrigerator, as it could be mistaken for mayonnaise" On today's episode, we're spicing up our lives and going into the jewel colored time machine, as we go back and revisit the fever dream of a film that is Spice World (1997). Joining me for today's episode is my sister, Sarah, and we go on and on about how silly this movie is, how fame sure is weird, and how ultimately, this movie is doing exactly what it needs to, and I can't help but respect it! Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Sarah on Instagram Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 59m

  6. 12/17/2025

    Burlesque (2010) with special guest Mike Gonzalez

    "And we know a cow when we see one" On today's episode, we're heading out to La La Land and following our dream of being in a burlesque show, I guess, as we revisit the absolute gay fever dream of a movie that is Burlesque (2010). This movie was directed by a complete homosexual and was absolutely made for the homosexuals and them only. Joining me on today's episode is a fun, internet buddy of mine, Mike G., and we recount our first watches of this movie, just how silly and gay it is, and the absolute stars of this movie (Cher and Christina Aguilera) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Follow Mike on Instagram ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 35m

  7. 12/10/2025

    Gypsy 83 (2001) with special guest Josh Gorski

    "Look, Granny, I am a pretty girl, ok? Big is beautiful. Haven't you heard?" On today's episode, we're heading to the Night of 1000 Stevies and put on our best goth outfits, as we revisit the underrated queer/goth coming of age film, Gypsy 83 (2001). Joining me for this episode is Josh Gorski, co-host of the Video Dropbox Podcast!! We talk about director Todd Stephens, how Sara Rue has and is always an icon, and just how goddamn gay this movie is, and how we enjoy the hell out of it! Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Follow Josh on Instagram Follow Video Dropbox on Instagram ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 43m

  8. 12/03/2025

    Almost Famous (2000) with special guest Mark J. Parker

    "The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." It's Music Month here at the Cult Cinema Circle Headquarters, so we needed to start this month off with an absolutely classic film about music, Almost Famous (2000). Joining me for this episode is Mark J. Parker, host of Release Date Rewind. As part of this episode, we talk about Cameron Crowe, this fabulous cast, what we think of these characters and some of the themes that are being explored in this film. This movie is all about going out and experiencing this culture of music, but it's also a great story about being able to "go home", and I think we had a great conversation around that Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Mark on Instagram Follow Release Date Rewind on Instagram and Youtube Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 31m
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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jesse Krempel
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    217
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Cult Cinema Circle