Cult Film School Adrian Roberto & Dion Tubrett

This episode of Cult Film School, featuring hosts Adrian and Dion along with their first guest, Allan Roberto, delves into the nostalgic and comedic world of Martin Short through two of his cult classics: Clifford and Jiminy Glick in Lalawood.
 
Chapters:
00:20 Introducing Allan Roberto (Al)
01:41 A Childhood Shaped by VHS and Cult Classics
03:29 The Influence of Obscure Films on Personal Taste
06:22 Diving into Martin Short's Cult Classics: Clifford and Jiminy Glick
25:11 Exploring the Cult Following of Clifford
34:51 The Comedic Genius of Martin Short and Charles Grodin in Clifford
42:32 Exploring the Unique Marketing of Clifford
44:08 A Synopsis of Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
46:15 Dissecting the Murder Mystery in Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
50:54 Analyzing the Comedy and References in Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
01:09:33 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
 
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In this episode of Cult Film School, hosts Adrian and Dion gaze upon the world of teen vampires, discussing the 1987 groundbreaking films The Lost Boys and Near Dark. Diving into the evolution of teen vampire media, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Twilight and The Vampire Diaries, you’ll want to take a bite into this episode! 
 
Chapters:
00:58 Cult Film School Faculty Update: Floyd's Recovery
01:55 Exploring the Teen Vampire Genre
10:30 The Lost Boys: A Deep Dive into Its Legacy and Impact
23:54 The Lost Boys' Unique Approach to Vampire Lore and Its Cultural Significance
36:07 Diving Deep into Lost Boys Sequels and The Two Coreys
38:28 Exploring Near Dark: A Unique Vampire Western
41:39 Casting Choices and Character Dynamics in Near Dark
48:45 The Heart of Near Dark: Vampires vs. Humans
01:05:23 Comparing The Lost Boys and Near Dark: Teen Vampires and Family Dynamics
01:09:35 The Evolution of Teen Vampire Cinema
 
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On this episode of Cult Film School, hosts Adrian and Dion discuss the Golden Raspberry Awards, famously known as the Razzies, an annual ceremony that celebrates the worst in film. They discuss the birthplace of the Razzies, only possible by films Xanadu (1980) and Can't Stop the Music (1980), both of which were critical and commercial failures but have since garnered cult status.
 
Chapters:
01:07 The 44th Razzie Awards: Winners and Nominees
03:00 The Origins of the Razzies: A Humble Beginning
03:53 Xanadu
25:01 Exploring Xanadu's Legacy and Cultural Impact
31:50 Can’t Stop the Music 
32:21 Diving Into the Village People's Cinematic Universe
36:26 Star-Studded Cast: From Guttenberg to Jenner
39:18 Subtext and Controversy: Navigating the Film's Themes
59:18 Camp, Excess, and the Birth of the Razzies
 
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In this bonus 'Extra Credit' episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion share their thoughts after watching Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). It’s either boom or bust for this new addition in the Ghostbusters franchise, and with Adrian and Dion around we’re sure to get the answer to this month’s question - does bustin’ make me feel good? 
 
Chapters:
00:39 Immediate Reactions to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
01:29 Dissecting the Soulless Nature of the Film
04:13 The Overstuffed Cast and Lack of Character Depth
06:11 Exploring the Few Highlights and Missed Opportunities
09:52 Nostalgia and New Introductions in Frozen Empire
15:10 The Problem with Trying to Please Everyone
23:33 Final Thoughts: Who is This Movie For?
 
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Continuing on in Ghostbusters month, Adrian & Dion discuss Ghostbusters (2016) and Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). Can modern cinema and a cult classic marry together to successfully reboot the franchise? Find out on this episode of Cult Film School! 
 
Chapters:
01:18 Ghostbusters (2016): The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
18:04 The Kevin Conundrum: Dissecting Chris Hemsworth's Role
23:45 Humour, References, and the Identity Crisis of Ghostbusters (2016)
28:37 Ghostbusters (2016) Final Thoughts
32:32 Ghostbusters Afterlife: A New Direction
34:05 The Legacy Sequel: Reimagining Ghostbusters
38:10 The Good, The Bad, and The Nostalgia
48:14 The Ugly Truth: Ethical Concerns in CGI Resurrections
01:01:01 Reflecting on Ghostbusters: Nostalgia vs. Innovation
01:04:08 Imagining the Future of Ghostbusters
 
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Welcome to Ghostbusters Month! That’s right, all month long hosts Adrian and Dion are covering the Ghostbusters franchise in preparation for the theatrical release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. So strap in for a month of spooky twists, turns, and one hell of a catchy theme song! 
 
Chapters:
01:35 The Ghostbusters Film Series
02:48 The Original Ghostbusters Movies
03:03 Evolution of Ghostbusters 
03:26 Spoiler Warning
08:47 Production History of Ghostbusters
35:24 The Ghostbusters Theme Song
41:07 Unlikely Success of Ghostbusters
45:40 Impact of Ghostbusters on Pop Culture
46:10 Debate on Ghostbusters' Genre
47:15 Influence of The Real Ghostbusters Cartoon
49:50 The Challenges of Making Ghostbusters II
50:22 Character Changes in Ghostbusters II
57:46 The Legacy of Ghostbusters
01:02:49 Impact of Ghostbusters II on the Franchise
01:15:05 The Future of Ghostbusters
 
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