Cage Fighting: Cruise Control

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Here at the Cage Fighting podcast we're here to answer all the questions you may have wondered about the World of Film. Who is the best Hemsworth? Why is Director Zach Braff the voice of our generation? Nic Cage; Good or Bad? Is Tom Cruise the Saviour of Cinema? If you've ever pondered anything about film, then this is the podcast for you. Send your questions to cagefightingpod@gmail.com Join us on twitter @cagefightingpod

  1. 2d ago

    Into Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, Tom Cruise Through the 90's, Finding Daddy, and a Mission Impossible II Meltdown

    The Christopher Nolan celebration march barrels forward as Andy and Ash dive headfirst into the director’s colossal new behemoth, The Odyssey — a film so dense, so operatic, and so cosmically wound that even the lads need a breather before tackling its temporal labyrinths. Thankfully, the Cagey Awards return to bring some ’90s Cruise clarity, as the boys start charting Tom’s evolution from Hollywood’s golden boy to full‑tilt blockbuster deity. This week’s Short Short Film Film Review spotlights Finding Daddy, a darkly funny, sharply observed short about two sisters confronting their estranged father after discovering his sleazy sugar‑daddy persona online. It’s messy, lived‑in, and balances bleak realism with a strangely triumphant edge, as the girls wrestle with the gap between the dad they imagined and the one they actually get. Finally, the Cruise cruise hits choppy waters — and then fully runs aground — as the lads confront Mission: Impossible II. Doves, leather jackets, slow‑motion gunplay, and an entire ocean of Woo‑isms collide with Tom’s most chaotic franchise detour. Will Andy and Ash find hidden brilliance beneath the operatic nonsense, or does this mission simply self‑destruct? With the usual blend of silliness, seriousness, and a crucial Scientology Watch check‑in, it’s time once again to take Cruise Control. 📲 Socials: @CageFightingPodUse the special link (cagefighting) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

    Into Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, Tom Cruise Through the 90's, Finding Daddy, and a Mission Impossible II Meltdown

  2. Jul 20

    Christopher Nolan's Brilliance, Willie Bingham Vanishes, and Tom Cruise into the Manosphere

    The Christopher Nolan celebration march rolls on through July as the lads gather to talk a little more temporal architecture, before the Short Short Film Film Review takes a turn for the pitch-black and deeply uncomfortable. This week, we’re dissecting The Disappearance of Willie Bingham, a gruesome Australian short that takes a chilling, bureaucratic look at capital punishment. Will Andy, Ash, and Stu find a brilliant piece of speculative fiction, or will this escalating surgical nightmare leave them entirely squeamish? Then, the Cruise cruise drops anchor in the hyper-connected, emotionally raw valley of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia. Tom steps into the leather vest of Frank T.J. Mackey—a toxic, leather-clad, respect-the-c**k motivational guru that stands as arguably the most explosive, dick-obsessed role of his entire career. Your boys are diving deep into structural overlapping, torrential frogs, and whether Tom’s devastating breakdown by his father's bedside earns him the ultimate praise. With the usual blend of silliness, seriousness, and a highly necessary Scientology Watch check-in, it’s time once again to take Cruise Control. 📲 Socials: @CageFightingPodUse the special link (cagefighting) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

    Christopher Nolan's Brilliance, Willie Bingham Vanishes, and Tom Cruise into the Manosphere

  3. Jul 13

    Can Kubrick Make Tom Cruise Sexy? '26 Halftime Review & Chris Nolan's Doodlebug

    Buckle up for our annual halftime review as Andy, Ash, and Stu take a scalpel to the first six months of 2026. From the catastrophic lets-downs that broke our hearts to the essential comedies actually worth your time—and the horror gems you desperately need on your radar—the lads are charting the highs, the lows, and everything in between from the year so far. To cleanse the palate, the Short Short Film Film Review kicks off a month-long celebration of Sir Christopher Nolan that will carry us all the way through July. We're dissecting Doodlebug, the gritty 1997 micro-short that launched us into the mind-bending filmography of cinema's favorite temporal architect to see where the magic truly began. Then, the Cruise cruise sails into arguably the most intense waters of Tom's career as we approach the end of the 90s with Stanley Kubrick's psychological labyrinth, Eyes Wide Shut. Masked rituals, marital paranoia, and meticulous direction. Will your boys find enlightenment in the shadows, or will this erotic thriller leave us completely cold? With the usual blend of silliness, seriousness, and a crucial Scientology Watch update, it’s time once again to take Cruise Control. 📲 Socials: @CageFightingPod Use the special link (cagefighting) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

    Can Kubrick Make Tom Cruise Sexy? '26 Halftime Review & Chris Nolan's Doodlebug

  4. Jul 6

    MusiCast: Record Scratch & Vinyl Chat

    This week, the lads are stepping off the cinematic gas, cracking open the vinyl, and tuning into a completely different frequency. Matt is officially back in the hosting chair, sitting down with Andy for the very first MusiCast of 2026. Together, they’re digging into everything that’s been vibrating their eardrums so far this year, mapping out the highs and lows of the upcoming festival season, and dropping their latest music obsessions. Then, it’s time for a formal induction into the Cage Fighting Album Club. This week's honoree? BC Camplight’s 2005 indie-pop masterclass, Hide, Run Away. Will it get the unanimous thumbs up, or will the lads find themselves skipping tracks? Grab your headphones and find out. 📲 Socials: @CageFightingPod Use the special link (cagefighting) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

    MusiCast: Record Scratch & Vinyl Chat

  5. Jun 29

    Jerry Maguire, Toy Story Shorts & The Moments That Broke Us

    Get ready for an emotional battering as Andy, Ash, Ed, and Stu dive head‑first into their Top 5 Moments That Broke Us — the scenes that shattered composure, cracked open chests, and left the lads staring into the middle distance wondering why cinema hurts this much. From gut‑punch revelations to quiet devastation, these are the moments that linger long after the credits roll. To soothe the collective trauma, the Short Short Film Film Review heads to Pixar territory with Small Fry, the Toy Story micro‑short that swaps existential collapse for fast‑food chaos, support‑group satire, and one very disgruntled Buzz Lightyear. Then the Cruise Cruise shifts back into full Hollywood charm offensive as the gang revisit Jerry Maguire. Contracts, conscience, Kwan, and one of the most quotable rom‑com‑sports‑drama hybrids ever made — will the lads still feel the magic, or does Jerry’s mission statement fall flat in 2024? With the usual blend of silliness, seriousness, and a crucial Scientology Watch update, it’s time once again to take Cruise Control. 📲 Socials: @CageFightingPod Use the special link (cagefighting) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

    Jerry Maguire, Toy Story Shorts & The Moments That Broke Us

  6. Jun 22

    Night Scares, Comedic Donkey’s, and Impossible Missions

    Get ready to turn off the lights and test your nerve as Andy, Ash, and Stu unveil their Top 5 films “not to watch alone in the dark.” From creeping dread to full‑blown panic, these are the moments that make you double‑check the hallway and question every shadow in the room. To steady the pulse, the Short Short Film Film Review takes a gentler turn with the BBC’s comedic micro‑short Donkey — a brief palate cleanser before the adrenaline kicks back in. Then the Cruise Cruise shifts gears into pure ’90s blockbuster territory as the lads revisit the original Mission: Impossible. Tom ditches the lace cuffs and vampiric brooding for wire‑drops, exploding fish tanks, and the birth of one of cinema’s most enduring action franchises. Will Ethan Hunt’s first outing still light the fuse for the guys, or does this mission self‑destruct? With the usual blend of silliness, seriousness, and a crucial Scientology Watch update, it’s time once again to take Cruise Control. 📲 Socials: @CageFightingPodUse the special link (cagefighting) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

    Night Scares, Comedic Donkey’s, and Impossible Missions

  7. Jun 9

    Comfort Food Films, Dead Grandma’s, and a Tom Cruise Vampire

    Get ready to wrap yourself in a cinematic blanket this week as Andy, Ash, Ed, and Stu sit down to give their top five "comfort food" films. These are the ultimate, cozy crowd-pleasers—the ones you can just switch off, sit back, and relax to when you need that cinematic warm hug. Then, the Short Short Film Film Review keeps things brief but intense as the hosts dive into 2026’s 80-second thrill ride, Dead Grandma. Finally, the Cruise Cruise sails into the gothic shadows of 1994 as the guys sink their teeth into Interview with the Vampire. Tom trades in his legal briefs for fangs, ruffles, and centuries of existential dread alongside Brad Pitt. Will Lestat’s charismatic villainy win over the guys, or will this vampire chronicle leave them cold? With the usual blend of silliness, seriousness, and a vital Scientology Watch update along the way, it’s time to take Cruise Control. 📲Socials: @CageFightingPod Use my special link (cagefighting) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

    Comfort Food Films, Dead Grandma’s, and a Tom Cruise Vampire

  8. Jun 2

    Happy Tears, May Fears, and Firming Up Tom Cruise

    This week, Andy, Ash, and Stu grab the tissues and brace themselves for a journey through the ultimate emotional rollercoaster of cinema as they kick off this month’s theme: Happy Days and Sad Nights. First up, the guys count down their top five "Happy Tears" films. Those heartwarming, tear-jerking masterpieces that manage to devastate and uplift us all at once. Then, in part two, the trio takes a retrospective look back at everything they watched throughout the month of May, checking the box office receipts and separating the genuine cinematic triumphs from the total duds. The Short Short Film Film Review takes a poignant turn as the hosts dive into the deeply moving short-form documentary, A Place Like This. Finally, the Cruise Cruise docks in 1993 for the legal thriller The Firm. Tom trades in his dress uniform for Harvard law degrees, high-stakes tax fraud, and a web of corporate corruption. Can Mitch McDeere outsmart the mob and the FBI, or is he just another asset owned by the company? With the usual blend of silliness, seriousness, and a vital Scientology Watch update along the way, it’s time to take Cruise Control. 📲Socials: @CageFightingPod Use my special link (cagefighting) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

    Happy Tears, May Fears, and Firming Up Tom Cruise
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Here at the Cage Fighting podcast we're here to answer all the questions you may have wondered about the World of Film. Who is the best Hemsworth? Why is Director Zach Braff the voice of our generation? Nic Cage; Good or Bad? Is Tom Cruise the Saviour of Cinema? If you've ever pondered anything about film, then this is the podcast for you. Send your questions to cagefightingpod@gmail.com Join us on twitter @cagefightingpod

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