BACK 2 THE BALCONY

Antonio Palacios and Justin Henson
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Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert - two titans of cinematic review. Sometimes right, sometimes wrong - but always captivating. Your hosts Antonio Palacios (host of THE CULTWORTHY CINEMA PODACST) and Justin Henson ( host of THE MOVIE WIRE PODCAST) - are here to take you BACK TO THE BALCONY!! Each week we will discuss a film from the 70's, 80's and 90's in order to determine where we stand with the critique of this infamous television duo. Be sure to tune in each week - don't forget to like, rate and subscribe to our show! Visit THE CULTWORTHY: https://thecultworthy.com/ Visit THE MOVIE WIRE: https://www.themoviewire.com/

  1. 3D AGO

    BACK 2 THE BALCONY EP#103 - TRAPPED IN PARADISE!

    This week we cover the cult classic - TRAPPED IN PARADISE! Fresh out of prison, Alvin (Dana Carvey) and Dave Firpo (Jon Lovitz) pull their brother Bill (Nicolas Cage) back into a life of crime. But the siblings' foolproof bank heist takes a tailspin when Alvin gets lost in the getaway car. That's how the criminal nitwits wind up trapped in the snowbound burg of Paradise, Pa., on Christmas Eve with a bag full of stolen cash. With suspicious police on one side and hospitable townsfolk on the other, could a change of heart be far away? SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

    47 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    BACK 2 THE BALCONY EP#102 - BETTER OFF DEAD!

    This week we tackle the review of Siskel and Ebert on the film BETTER OFF DEAD. Lane Meyer (John Cusack) is a teen with a peculiar family and a bizarre fixation with his girlfriend, Beth (Amanda Wyss). When Beth dumps Lane, he decides to kill himself, making bumbling attempts at suicide. Outside of his morbid endeavors, Lane spends time with his oddball buddy, Charles (Curtis Armstrong), and befriends Monique (Diane Franklin), a visiting French student. Eventually, Lane resolves to race Beth's obnoxious new beau on the ski slopes, with unexpected results. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

    40 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    BACK 2 THE BALCONY EP#101 - THE REF!

    This week we tackle the holiday classic - THE REF! Denis Leary plays an unfortunate cat burglar, who is abandonded by his partner in the middle of a heist and is forced to take an irritating Connecticut couple (Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis) hostage. He soon finds that he got more than he bargained for when the couple's blackmailing son and despicable in-laws step into the picture. Before long they're driving him nuts with their petty bickering and family problems. The only way for him to survive is to be their referee and resolve their differences before he can be nabbed by the police. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

    40 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    BACK 2 THE BALCONY EP#100 - 100TH EPISODE! THE HOUSE OF YES

    This week we celebrate our 100th episode by appreciating our fans (and our critics) before we get into the critique of the 1997 film THE HOUSE OF YES! Jackie-O is anxiously awaiting the visit of her brother home for Thanksgiving, but isn’t expecting him to bring a friend — and she’s even more shocked to learn that this friend is his fiance. It soon becomes clear that her obsession with Jackie Kennedy is nothing compared to her obsession with her brother, and she isn’t the only member of the family with problems. THANK YOU for helping us get to 100 episode! SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

    1h 7m

  5. 12/02/2025

    BACK 2 THE BALCONY EP#99 - DIRTY DANCING!

    This week we tackle the 80's classic DIRTY DANCING! Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she's disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort's dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love. Baby's father forbids her from seeing Johnny, but she's determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

    45 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    BACK 2 THE BALCONY EP#98 - WILD HEARTS CAN'T BE BROKEN!

    This week we cover the 1991 Disney film - WILD HEARTS CAN'T BE BROKEN. Thrilled by a performance she sees at a fair, Sonora (Gabrielle Anwar) tries to land a spot as a daredevil who rides horses off of high dives. With the help of Al Carver (Michael Schoeffling), whose father runs the show, Sonora works toward her goal. An injury to star rider Marie (Kathleen York) paves her way, and Sonora finds herself on the diving platform. Her life looks complete now that she and Al are in love, but Sonora is about to be thrust into a very trying chapter of her life. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

    48 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    BACK 2 THE BALCONY EP#97 - MIMIC!

    This week we tackle the 1997 film MIMIC. When a cockroach-spread plague threatens to decimate the child population of New York City, evolutionary biologist Susan Tyler (Mira Sorvino) and her research associates rig up a species of "Judas" bugs and introduce them into the environment, where they will mimic the diseased roaches and infiltrate their grubby habitats. So far so good ... until the bugs keep on evolving and learn to mimic their next prey -- humans. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

    38 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    BACK 2 THE BALCONY EP#96- THE SISKEL AND EBERT QUIZ SHOW!

    This week we bring back the SISKEL AND EBERT QUIZ SHOW! It's Justin's turn to quiz me - he brings a handful of clips from the tv show and I get to guess what film they are reviewing! How did I do?? SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

    47 min
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Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert - two titans of cinematic review. Sometimes right, sometimes wrong - but always captivating. Your hosts Antonio Palacios (host of THE CULTWORTHY CINEMA PODACST) and Justin Henson ( host of THE MOVIE WIRE PODCAST) - are here to take you BACK TO THE BALCONY!! Each week we will discuss a film from the 70's, 80's and 90's in order to determine where we stand with the critique of this infamous television duo. Be sure to tune in each week - don't forget to like, rate and subscribe to our show! Visit THE CULTWORTHY: https://thecultworthy.com/ Visit THE MOVIE WIRE: https://www.themoviewire.com/

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  • Creator
    Antonio Palacios and Justin Henson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Antonio Palacios 2023
  • Show Website
    BACK 2 THE BALCONY