Episodes

Nov 26

We're finally back with the format that started it all! In this episode we dive into Norbit — Eddie Murphy's infamous 2007 comedy that managed to be both a box office hit and a long-running cultural punching bag. We talk about how it fits into Murphy's career, especially with the new Being Eddie documentary adding fresh context. And don't forget to check out our Patreon-only follow-up where we compare the original Jerry Lewis Nutty Professor with the Eddie Murphy remake: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-gettin-144114931 Check out our YouTube channel for additional video episodes and more: https://www.youtube.com/@sidetrackspod You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Nov 18

On this movie catch-up, we dive into Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein adaptation for Netflix and discuss where it fits in the long legacy of monster movies! Support us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and features at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics Check out our YouTube channel for additional video episodes and more: https://www.youtube.com/@sidetrackspod You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Oct 15

In this episode of Off the Radar , we dive into Mad Dog Time — the 1996 gangster comedy that somehow managed to assemble an all-star cast (Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Goldblum, Diane Lane, and even Joey Bishop) yet (rightfully) still slipped completely under the cultural radar. Written and directed by Larry Bishop, this bizarre mix of noir parody, nightclub drama, and philosophical gunfights left critics... and one of us baffled. Support us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and features at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics Check out our YouTube channel for additional video episodes and more: https://www.youtube.com/@sidetrackspod You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Sep 6

We asked our loyal Patreon supporters to send us some questions they would like answered by us for our first ever Q&A special. We got a really great response that resulted in a 2 hour and 14 minute episode! Here is a preview of that episode. The full episode is out now only at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Aug 27

Join us for a SPOILER heavy discussion on Zach Cregger's Weapons - a movie-going experience that involved us venturing to another state, following issues we- well, one of us- had with the closer alternatives. But at least we were able to get a nice beaver popcorn bucket, tax free! We also talk about the evolution of the podcast this past summer and what to expect in the future. Support us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and features at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Aug 13

We went to Regal to see the new Naked Gun movie... and we have some hot takes. Support us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and features at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Aug 5

After months of speculation, it's finally here! Were our predictions correct? Let's find out. Support us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and features at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jul 18

Joe's Shelf finally returns! In this series, I pick a movie that Ryan has never seen, we watch it, and then discuss. Groundbreaking concept for a podcast, I know. This time, in honor of Gene Hackman and Harris Yulin, I chose Night Moves - a 1975 neo noir directed by Arthur Penn. Man, do I just love a good private detective movie and Night Moves is one of the best to ever do it. Support us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and features at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jul 1

We swear we'll be getting back to talking about movies very soon. In the meantime, here's more Jerry! Intro 0:00:00 Jerry's 7-11 Commercials 0:04:45 Jerry Attacks the Press 0:10:09 Jerry Messing with People 0:19:24 Jerry's Acting Roles 00:29:45 Stories About Jerry 00:32:29 Jerry's Ethnic Jokes 00:35:33 Jerry Gets Mad at Viewers 00:42:12 Old Jerry 00:45:17 Jerry Behind the Scenes (1989) 00:55:05 Jerry Honors the Kennedys 01:10:04 Want to hear more? Join us on Patreon for 40+ bonus episodes and discussions: https://www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jun 2

This is a true story. The events recounted in this podcast took place at a convention in 2025. At the request of the survivors, the names have been changed. Out of respect for the dead, the rest has been told exactly as it occurred. View some of the visuals from this episode exclusively on our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

May 27

On this (potentially final) installment in our quest to cover Jerry Lewis, we dive into Jerry's MDA Labor Day Telethons, including segments from various broadcasts of the telethon, showcasing the best moments between Jerry and his announcer, Ed McMahon. In addition to those clips, we also watch more of Jerry's interviews where he defends himself against his critics, like Chris Wallace and Phil Donahue. Want to hear more? Join us on Patreon for 40+ bonus episodes and discussions: https://www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

May 2

On this episode we finally revisit a movie we have been talking about doing since we launched the show - Brewster's Millions starring Richard Pryor and John Candy! We also wanted to profile the career of writer/director Walter Hill and we used this as an excuse to check out his early film work, which includes: Intro 00:00:00 Walter Hill's Screenwriting Work 00:11:29 Hard Times (1975) 00:20:50 The Driver (1978) 00:34:24 The Warriors (1979) 00:44:35 The Long Riders (1980) 00:49:38 Southern Comfort (1981) 00:58:34 48 Hrs. (1982) 01:04:25 Streets of Fire (1984) 01:12:05 Brewster's Millions (1985) 01:23:28 Check us out on Patreon for exclusive episodes and content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Apr 28

We're back with even more Jerry! The great response to our last Jerry Lewis episode inspired us to dive deeper and check out even more interviews with the King of Comedy. This time around, we not only listened but also watched a few interview clips with Jerry, where he opens up about a variety of topics including; Dean Martin, Las Vegas, cricket, the mob, Sammy Davis Jr., and more! Plus, we check out Jerry's notorious final interview where he makes a reporter squirm. Want to hear more? Join us on Patreon for 40+ bonus episodes and discussions: https://www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com Interviews used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fgEd29Re6E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmQuHMt8xbY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLZJQ5T2Kdk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGmyHivWyN8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzO0FoM79us

Apr 16

On this random episode about nothing, we listen to interviews with comedy legend Jerry Lewis, where he shits on everyone from his fans to Joan Rivers to the Academy. We also discuss some of Jerry's later movie roles and controversies. Want to hear more? Join us on Patreon for 40+ bonus episodes and discussions: https://www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Apr 11

It's another new segment! On this series, we will look at some truly forgotten, OFF THE RADAR movies - mostly ones that were never released beyond VHS, if they even got a home video release at all. For our inaugral episode, Ryan chose Meet the Parents - not the 2000 film starring Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro, but rather the independent 1992 film of the same name that inspired the former, directed by and starring Greg Glienna. Universal aquired the rights to this movie along with Greg's script and have since refused to release this wonderful dark comedy. If you enjoyed this segment, be sure to check out our Patreon exclusive Off the Radar, where we take a look at Fever Pitch (1981): https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-off-1985-125175805 You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Mar 28

It's a brand new segment! We have been exploring ways to produce more content outside of the main show and we've come up with a few new concepts that we think you'll enjoy. The first up is something we are calling Joe's Shelf, where Joe will pick a movie from his physical media collection (must be PHYSICAL MEDIA) that Ryan has ideally never seen. The two of us will then discuss. As Ryan says in the episode "Pretty groundbreaking." These episodes will give us some freedom to explore more mainstream/classic films that wouldn't work on the main show. It's also a chance for us to dive into some of the films that have been sent to the Patreon PO box, as was the case with the movie featured on this inaugural episode - Sharky's Machine! This is pretty much a pilot episode and we'll keep ironing out the format as we go on. The current plan is to do two of these a month, one released publicly, the other a Patreon exclusive. We also have another new segment coming soon that Ryan will control the picks for that is currently available only on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Mar 16

We're back with a discussion on a movie we have been meaning to talk about since we launched the podcast - The Cable Guy! This dark comedy stars Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick, and was directed by Ben Stiller. We spent the first half of the podcast doing a deep dive on Ben Stiller's early acting career and the movies he directed, including: Intro 00:00:00 Hot Pursuit (1987) 00:14:23 Reality Bites (1994) 00:17:12 Heavyweights (1995) 00:25:23 Flirting with Disaster (1996) 00:35:29 Zero Effect (1998) 00:41:16 Permanent Midnight (1998) 00:46:00 Zoolander (2001) 00:50:28 Tropic Thunder (2008) 00:56:43 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) 01:07:35 The Cable Guy (1996) 01:11:21 We kept the mics rolling for another hour and chatted about Jim Carrey, in particular the documentary Jim & Andy and the Ace Ventura movies. That bonus episode is available, along with dozens more, exclusively on our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Feb 20

Not sure how we got this carried away talking about what essentially amounts to seven movies, but here we are! On this catch-up, we discuss mostly newer theatrical and streaming releases, along with some older stuff as well. Spoilers are heavy so consult the timecodes below: Joe's BluRay Viewings (8 Million Ways to Die, 1917, Hang 'Em High) - 00:00:00 Nosferatu (2025)... again - 00:14:27 Wolf Man (2025) & Universal Monster Movies - 00:24:38 The Tom Green Documentary (2025) & Freddy Got Fingered (2001) - 00:39:56 Saturday Night (2024) - 01:13:33 Flight Risk (2025) - 01:42:42 Flight (2012) - 01:53:50 Here (2024) - 02:03:13 Check us out on Patreon for more awesome content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Feb 13

Following our episode on The Matador, we decided to revisit another hitman comedy: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, which was George Clooney's directorial debut. Ryan also revisited two later films by screenwriter Charlie Kaufman; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Synecdoche, New York. We also got sidetracked a bunch and talked about other topics like The Gong Show in its various iterations. You can hear the full episode now only on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jan 31

On this episode, we look back at 2005's The Matador - a really unique black comedy starring Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear, directed and written by Richard Shepherd. Before getting into the plot of the movie, we also discuss some other Pierce Brosnan movies such as The Long Good Friday, Nomads, Taffin, The Thomas Crown Affair, GoldenEye, and The Tailor of Panama. We also decided to talk about another hitman comedy, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind on Patreon. That bonus episode is available, along with dozens more, exclusively on our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jan 21

On our first movie catch-up of 2025, we discuss some of our favorite pieces of media from the previous year, along with some unrelated recent movies thrown in. As always, SPOILERS are heavy so timecodes to skip what you don't want spoiled are below: 00:00:00 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 00:10:40 - The Apprentice 00:23:50 - The Penguin (2024) & Batman Forever Revisited 00:40:25 - Anora 00:57:17 - Wicked 01:06:55 - Nosferatu & The Lighthouse 01:16:22 - Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl 01:18:39 - The Substance Check us out on Patreon for more awesome content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jan 19

Last year we had a discussion on a few David Lynch movies at the end of a Movie Catch-up, including The Elephant Man, Eraserhead, Lost Highway, and Inland Empire. We figured some of you might have missed this conversation and wanted to re-post it in tribute to him. Also included is a discussion we had on Blue Velvet on a later episode. Here's the full episode from April 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQEEPZWzN_I Song used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAdFHwGlAQQ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jan 14

Following our Kurt Russell triple-feature, we decided to talk about even more Kurt Russell movies on Patreon! Those movies ended up being Tango & Cash (1989), 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001), and Bone Tomahawk (2015). Here is a small snippet of our discussion on that first film. You can hear the full episode now only on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jan 8

It's our first ever triple feature episode! We decided that instead of discussing one movie, we would check out three starring one of our favorite actors - Kurt Russell! We picked three films that couldn't be more different from one another. They are: The Best of Times (1986), Escape from LA (1996), and Breakdown (1997). But we didn't stop there as on Patreon we decided to talk about even more Kurt Russell movies: Tango and Cash (1989), 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001), and Bone Tomahawk (2015). That bonus episode is available, along with dozens more, exclusively on our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . Timecodes: Intro - 00:00:00 The Best of Times (1986) - 00:09:49 Escape from LA (1996) - 00:27:51 Breakdown (1997) - 00:55:15 You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Dec 24, 2024

For the Patreon after-show following our episode on Bulworth, Ryan suggested we check out another political satire from the year prior called Wag the Dog. This great comedy stars Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman as a political operative and a film producer who orchestrate a fake war to improve the president's approval rating going into the next election. You can hear the full episode now only on Patreon : www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com Views expressed on this podcast do not represent the views of Hats Off Entertainment.

Dec 14, 2024

On this random Sidetracks, we discuss attending a Monster Mania horror convention to meet Mr. Alec Baldwin! As this was Ryan's first time at any type of movie/pop-culture convention, we detail every aspect of the experience, including; awkward fans, strange odors, long lines, depressing celebrity encounters, terrible panel questions, and more! There are even more of random episodes available exclusively on our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . Use promo code BALDWIN to get yourself 10% off an Almost Cult Classics t-shirt at https://hats-off-entertainment.creator-spring.com/ You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com The views expressed on this podcast do not reflect the views of Hats Off Entertainment.

Dec 5, 2024

For the second time this year, we discuss a Warren Beatty movie! This time for his 1998 political satire: Bulworth. Leading an all-star cast that includes some of our favorite character actors like Oliver Platt, Jack Warden, Wendell Pierce, and Laurie Metcalf, the movie was also directed by Beatty with a script that was worked on by the likes of Aaron Sorkin and James Toback. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we discussed another political satire from the year prior, Wag the Dog. That bonus episode is available, along with dozens more, exclusively on our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com The views expressed on this podcast do not reflect the views of Hats Off Entertainment.

Nov 30, 2024

For the Patreon after-show following our episode on Miracle Mile earlier this year, we decided to dig into our Patreon mailbag and pick a movie that was sent to us by a listener. Did you know that our supporters on Patreon can send us movies at our PO Box? For just $5 a month you'll also get monthly bonus episodes just like this one, chances to vote in polls that decide our next episodes, and opportunities to have your comments read on the show. You can find this episode in full exclusively on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com Views expressed on this podcast do not represent the views of Hats Off Entertainment.

Nov 18, 2024

On the newest movie catch-up, we discuss some of the big recent theatrical bombs, in addition to some unrelated pleasant surprises both new and old. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Revisited 00:07:30 - The Rule of Jenny Pen (2024) 00:09:49 - No One Died: Wing Bowl Documentary (2024) 00:13:58 - Joker: Folie a Deux (2024) 00:21:33 - Kelly's Heroes (1970) 00:26:47 - Horizon - Chapter 1 (2024) 00:39:44 - Megalopolis (2024) 00:57:09 - Casa Bonita: Mi Amor (2024) Check us out on Patreon for more awesome content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com The views expressed on this podcast do not reflect the views of Hats Off Entertainment.

Nov 8, 2024

For the Patreon after-show following our episode on King of New York, we decided to check out a film that kind of relates to director of Abel Ferrara with Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans from 2009. You can find the episode in full exclusively on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . For just $5 a month you'll get monthly bonus episodes just like this one, chances to vote in polls that decide our next episodes, opportunities to have your comments read on the show, and access to our PO Box! You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Nov 3, 2024

On the October movie catch-up, we chat about: 00:00:00 - Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) 00:18:30 - The Bikeriders (2023) 00:24:03 - Chimp Crazy (2024) 00:27:02 - Knox Goes Away (2023) 00:29:42 - In a Violent Nature (2024) 00:32:23 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) 00:52:18 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Check us out on Patreon for more awesome content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com The views expressed on this podcast do not reflect the views of Hats Off Entertainment.

Oct 30, 2024

On this year's Halloween episode, we revisit John Landis' Innocent Blood - a vampire dark comedy that hardly anyone seems to talk about. We also discuss Landis' early career including: Kentucky Fried Movie, Animal House, The Blues Brothers, and An American Werewolf in London. Naturally, we also had to discuss Twilight Zone: The Movie and a few others. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:30 - The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) 00:12:58 - National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) 00:19:19 - The Blues Brothers (1980) 00:29:25 - An American Werewolf in London (1981) 00:40:45 - Trading Places (1983) 00:41:35 - Twilight Zone: The Movie (1984) 00:53:55 - Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) 00:58:45 - Innocent Blood (1992) Check us out on Patreon for more awesome content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com The views expressed on this podcast do not reflect the views of Hats Off Entertainment.

Oct 8, 2024

We're back! After a brief summer hiatus, we return to discuss Abel Ferrera's crime thriller King of New York from 1990 starring Christopher Walken. We also check out some of Abel's other films, including: Ms. 45, Bad Lieutenant, Body Snatchers, and The Funeral. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we discuss the sequel/remake to Bad Lieutenant - Warner Herzog's succintly titled Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans. You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catalogue of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Sep 4, 2024

For some reason, Joe decided to spend the final weeks of summer watching 16 Adam Sandler "comedy" movies and rank them. Ryan also checked out Uncut Gems for the very first time. Stay tuned for Part 2, where the remaining films will be discussed! Don't forget to join us on Patreon for an exclusive back catalogue of bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Aug 20, 2024

For the Patreon after-show following our episode on Ishtar, we decided to check out another notorious film flop that ended the career of a director: Gigli. We also went through the earlier filmography of that director, Martin Brest. Here's a small taste of this episode which is available now, exclusively on Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Aug 12, 2024

On this month's movie catch-up, we discuss a variety of both new and old movies leading up to our review of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F followed by a discussion on the problem with legacy sequels. 00:00:00 - Joe's Outback Experience 00:03:01 - Waterworld (1995) 00:04:53 - The Original 'Planet of the Apes' Movies 00:09:19 - Blue Velvet (1986) 00:13:20 - The Last Seduction (1994) 00:17:12 - Little Women (2019) 00:19:37 - John Woo Films 00:28:40 - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) 00:41:22 - Pitching Terrible Legacy Sequels Don't forget to join us on Patreon for an exclusive back catalogue of bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jul 29, 2024

On this episode, we discuss one of the most notorious movie failures of all time - Ishtar! This was mainly an excuse for us to revisit the filmmaking career of director Elaine May and the movies she made leading up to Ishtar (A New Leaf, The Heartbreak Kid, Mikey & Nicky). 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:40 - A New Leaf (1971) 00:15:27 - The Heartbreak Kid (1972) 00:26:56 - Mikey and Nicky (1976) 00:36:14 - Elaine May's Screenwriting Career 00:45:19 - Ishtar (1987) The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about another legendary flop that ended the career of a great director - Gigli (2003). You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catalogue of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jul 7, 2024

On this month's movie catch-up, we discuss Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and also some of the greatest films to come from down under! 0:00:00 - Intro 00:02:47 - Walkabout (1971) 00:06:34 - Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) 00:16:24 - The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) 00:24:11 - The Castle (1997) 00:33:02 - Kenny (2006) 00:36:41 - Welcome to Woop Woop (1997) 00:50:00 - Wake In Fright (1971) 00:55:56 - Chopper (2000) 01:02:17 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) Don't forget to join us on Patreon for an exclusive back catalogue of bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jul 1, 2024

For the Patreon after-show following our episode on Payback, we decided to revisit the four Mad Max movies! Here's a small taste of this episode which is available now, exclusively on Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jun 25, 2024

On this ep, we discuss the 1999 film Payback starring Mel Gibson and directed by Brian Helgeland. We compare the original cut to the Director's Cut that followed in 2006. The movie, an adaptation of Richard Stark's The Hunter, gave us an excuse to talk about the other movies featuring the Parker character as well - Point Blank, The Split, The Outfit, Parker. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about more Mel by revisiting the Mad Max movies! You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catalogue of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Jun 3, 2024

On the May 2024 movie catch-up, we chat about some old and new releases that we watched last month! It all leads up to our special discussion of Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted! Get ready for bad dueling Jerry impressions. Timecodes below: 00:00:00 - Joe Met Chevy Chase 00:08:21 - Speedy (1928) 00:16:54 - Bullets Over Broadway (1994) 00:21:13 - Dial of Destiny Revisted 00:30:56 - Ad Astra (2019) 00:35:43 - Hundreds of Beavers (2022) 00:39:32 - Late Night with the Devil (2023) 00:46:25 - Unfrosted (2024) Don't forget to join us on Patreon for an exclusive back catalogue of bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

May 21, 2024

On episode 37 we discuss Miracle Mile (1988), which was picked by one of our supporters on Patreon! This apocaltypic thriller was written and directed by Steve De Jarnatt. Before getting into the plot of the movie, we discuss two earlier films that Steve was involved in: Strange Brew (1983) and Cherry 2000 (1987). The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about another Patreon movie pick: Welcome to Marwen (2018). You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catalogue of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

May 4, 2024

On this movie catch-up we dicuss: 00:00:00 - Unfrosted Trailer 00:06:40 - Blackberry (2023) 00:12:48 - Steve Martin Documentary (2024) 00:20:22 - Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) 00:28:28 - David Lynch Movies Don't forget to check us out on Patreon for even more content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Apr 22, 2024

On this episode, we discuss Frank Oz's Bowfinger! The showbiz comedy stars Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Jamie Kennedy, Christine Baranski, and Terence Stamp. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about Frank Oz's other movies - everything from The Dark Crystal up to The Score. You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catalogue of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

Apr 9, 2024

On this random discussion, we talk about our experience making a short film as part of a 37 Hour Film Festival hosted by Kevin Smith's Smodcastle. Don't forget to check us out on Patreon for even more content: https://patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store, where we are currently offering a special promotion: https://almostcultclassics.com

Mar 29, 2024

Our latest movie catch-up ended up being a milestone episode for two reasons. One, it's probably the longest and most diverse list of films we've ever discussed on an episode. Two, we probably got the angriest we have ever been discussing a movie on the show, which was a film sent to us by one of our kind Patrons! Did you know our supporters on Patreon have access to a PO Box, where they can send us movies to check out as well as a bunch of other bonus features? Check it out: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com 00:00:00 - Oscars Recap 00:07:50 - Ricky Stanicky (2024) 00:13:05 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Trailer 00:16:06 - Akagi (2005) 00:18:50 - Lawrence of Arabia (1962) 00:21:24 - The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) 00:23:21 - The Man Who Would Be King (1975) 00:26:15 - Easy Rider (1969) 00:30:53 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) 00:33:29 - Mighty Aphrodite (1995) 00:38:43 - The Palace (2023) 00:43:28 - I Love You Daddy (2017) 00:57:48 - Fool's Paradise (2023)

Mar 12, 2024

On this episode we revisit Kinka Usher's 1999 superhero comedy, Mystery Men! The film stars Ben Stiller, William H. Macy, Hank Azaria, Paul Reubens, Janeane Garofalo, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi, Geoffrey Rush, and Tom Waits. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about a similar themed superhero comedy, Super (2010). You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catalogue of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics .

Feb 24, 2024

On our latest movie catch-up we discuss a very diverse array of movies that we watched over the course of January - some new, some old. As always be prepared for some hot takes and controversial opinions. Also, just a heads up, you can hear the central heat kick on towards the end of the discussion. We usually turn it off but it was freezing the day we recorded so sorry about that. Timecodes below! 00:00:00 - Wonka 00:10:27 - Poor Things 00:20:16 - Withnail & I 00:31:57 - My Dinner with Andre 00:42:36 - Gone with the Wind 00:49:12 - Killers of the Flower Moon

Feb 8, 2024

On our first episode of 2024 we finally tackle a movie we have been wanting to do since launching this show - Wild Wild West! It's a movie that both of us grew up with yet hadn't seen in 20 years so come join us as we discuss whether the movie has been unfairly maligned or if it's as bad as everyone says it is. We also use this as an opportunity to discuss the ecelctic film career of director Barry Sonnenfeld. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about Sonnenfeld's next movie: Big Trouble (2002). You can find that episode exclusively on our Patreon as well as a back catolog of other bonus episodes and discussions: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics . Timecodes: Intro & Initial Thoughts - 00:00:00 Barry Sonnenfeld's Cinematography Career - 00:13:29 The Addams Family Movies - 00:20:21 For Love or Money (1993) - 00:31:27 Get Shorty (1995) - 00:33:59 Men in Black (1997) - 00:40:32 Wild Wild West (1999) - 00:43:23

Jan 31, 2024

On this random episode about nothing, Ryan & I go through some bizarre childhood VHS tapes that I had in storage. This inspired a variety of discussions including; Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre, the cinema of Yahoo Serious, the 1960's Three Stooges movies, VHS box sets, Tom Green, Roberto Benigni's Pinocchio, Warriors of Virtue, Jerry Lewis' The Day the Clown Cried, and a bunch more topics that don't relate to anything.

Jan 9, 2024

Welcome to our December movie catch-up! On it we discuss: 00:00:16 - Dien Bien Phu (1992) 00:05:08 - Godzilla Minus One (2023) 00:17:04 - The Holdovers... again (2023) 00:31:24 - Candy Cane Lane (2023) 00:39:02 - Fallout TV series trailer 00:42:34 - Joe's Naked Gun Video

Dec 23, 2023

On this year's holiday episode, we discuss Shane Black's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang! This crime comedy from 2005 stars Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan. We also talk about some of Black's other movies, like The Nice Guys, as well as his fondness for setting his movies around Christmastime.

Dec 18, 2023

On our November movie-catch up we discuss newer releases such as; Thanksgiving, The Frasier Reboot, Good Burger 2, and HBO's Albert Brooks doc. Ryan also takes us through some of the older movies he's been watching like; Un Flic, Aguirre, Onibaba, and Caligula. I swear those are all real titles. 00:00:00 Porco Rosso 00:04:22 Thanksgiving 00:07:30 The Killer 00:08:49 Albert Brooks: Defending My Life 00:19:00 Good Burger 2 00:25:42 Frasier Reboot 00:30:41 Movie Theater Story 00:37:42 Radio Days 00:43:50 Onibaba 00:45:54 Un Flic 00:47:18 Aguirre 00:51:28 Caligula

Dec 5, 2023

On this episode we're talking about 1994's The Shadow, starring Alec Baldwin and directed by Russell Mulcahy. We also talk about the origins of the pulp character as well as some of the other films directed by Mulcahy, such as Highlander. The conversation keeps going on our Patreon, where we talk about The Rocketeer, The Phantom, and The Spirit: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

Nov 13, 2023

On this month's movie catch-up we chat about some of the movies we watched during the month of October, including new releases; The Holdovers, Dream Scenario, and A Haunting in Venice. Ryan also regales us with some of the Miyazaki films and French noire he's been watching. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

Oct 30, 2023

On this year's Halloween episode we take a look back at William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III! Based on his own novel, Legion, Blatty directs this belated sequel to the original which stars George C. Scott as Lt. Kinderman, taking over the role from Lee J. Cobb in the first film. An exclusive follow-up will be available on Patreon where we discuss the only other film that Blatty directed, The Ninth Configuration: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics.

Oct 13, 2023

On this episode, we revisit about Robert Rodriguez's Once Upon a Time in Mexico from 2003. The third and final installment of his Mexico triology, we also used this as an opportunity to talk about the previous two films; El Mariachi and Desperado. Support us on Patreon for even more content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

Sep 19, 2023

On this movie catch-up, we chat about the two biggest films of the summer: Barbie and Oppenheimer! We also talk about seeing Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein during Blobfest and Ryan's recent anime viewings... because that's where we're at now I guess. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics Twitter: www.twitter.com/almostcclasscis Website: www.almostcultclassics.com

Aug 31, 2023

On this episode we take a look at Andrew Bergman's The Freshman starring Matthew Broderick and Marlon Brando. In it, Broderick plays a college freshman who gets roped into a business venture with a mobster played by Brando, who is essentially reprising his role as Don Corleone. The movie also stars Bruno Kirby, Penelope Ann Miller, BD Wong, Maximillian Schell, and Paul Benedict. Support us on Patreon for even more content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

Jul 18, 2023

After discussing the careers of Trey Parker and Matt Stone at length for our episode on BASEketball, we decided to list our all-time favorite South Park episodes! Joe ranks his in a top 15 format while Ryan picks his favorites in chronological order.

Jul 3, 2023

Join us just minutes after our screening of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' at our boyhood movie theater to discuss the fifth installment in detail! This is a spoiler heavy discussion right from the jump so don't listen if you don't want the plot ruined for you. Don't forget to check us out on Patreon for bonus content and early access to all of our episodes: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

Jun 26, 2023

On this episode we catch-up on: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Evil Dead Rise, Pearl, Renfield, The Whale, and we wrap thing up with our predictions for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! If you've read spoilers for that one, please don't share anything in the comments as we want to go in completely fresh next weekend!

Jun 16, 2023

We're back! After a brief hiatus needed to upgrade some of our equiptment, we return to discuss David Zucker's BASEketball from 1998! This sports comedy stars South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who were our primary reasons for wanting to profile this movie! Support us on Patreon for an exclusive bonus episode where we talk about the other films of Matt and Trey, as well as An American Carol which we did end up checking out: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics .

May 11, 2023

On this episode we chat about Super Mario Bros., Top Gun Maverick, Star Wars & Indiana Jones news, plus Joe attends a horror movie convention and Ryan revisits American Psycho. Lots of ranting and venting on this episode, we hope you enjoy!

Apr 28, 2023

Here's our second part on Quentin Tarantino's Cinema Speculation! On this episode we chat about the second half of the book, which includes; Taxi Driver (1976), Rolling Thunder (1977), Paradise Alley (1978), Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Hardcore (1979), and The Funhouse (1980). Support us on Patreon for even more content & episodes: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

Apr 18, 2023

On our first ever book episode, we're talking about Quentin Tarantino's Cinema Speculation! The book is a love letter to the movies Quentin grew up watching in the 1970's. On the first part of this two part series, we discuss; Joe (1970), Bullitt (1968), Dirty Harry (1971), Deliverance (1972), The Getaway (1972), The Outfit (1973), Sisters (1972), and Daisy Miller (1974). Part 2 is available now on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

Mar 7, 2023

On this catch-up we're chatting about the movies/TV shows we watched in January & February, including: The Menu, Glass Onion, The Fabelmans, M3GAN, and The Last of Us. Ryan also returned to the movie theater for an Albert Pyun double-feature! Support us on Patreon for more content and bonus episodes: www.Patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics

Feb 13, 2023

On this episode we check out Eddie Murphy's directorial debut with 1989's Harlem Nights! Murphy also wrote and stars in this ensemble gangster comedy that also features Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Della Reese, Danny Aiello, and Michael Lerner! Support us on Patreon for more content and bonus episodes: www.Patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics

Jan 17, 2023

On this movie catch-up, we're chatting about all of the movies and shows we watched in December! We discuss newer releases; 3,000 Years of Longing, The Banshees of Inisherin, A Christmas Story Christmas (which got us on the topic of belated movie sequels), The Automat, and the Willow TV series. On the second part of the episode we recap the movies we discussed last year and some others we hope to get to in 2023!

Jan 3, 2023

On this EXCLUSIVE Patreon bonus episode, we discuss two documentaries about making movies: American Movie & Overnight. The latter of which got us to talk about film school and some of our experiences there. Here's a quick snippet from that episode which you can find now at www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics

Dec 21, 2022

On this year's holiday episode, we discuss a Christmas comedy called The Ref starring Judy Davis, Denis Leary, and Kevin Spacey, directed by the late Ted Demme. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Dec 5, 2022

On this month's movie catch-up, we chat about the movies we watched during the months of October and November, including; Halloween Kills, Hocus Pocus 2, Rob Zombie's assault of The Munsters, and Barbarian...again! Also older documentaries (Overnight & American Movie) which we recently watched again.

Nov 15, 2022

It's big episode 25! We decided to celebrate by checking out our most frequently requested movie from listeners - 1992's Stay Tuned! This surreal dark comedy came from director Peter Hyams, whose filmography we discuss, and stars John Ritter, Pam Dawber, Jeffrey Jones, and Eugene Levy! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Oct 12, 2022

On this month's movie catch-up, we talk about movies we saw this September; Elvis, Licorice Pizza, Confess Fletch, I Love My Dad, Barbarian, House of the Dragon, AND the first 10 minutes of Rob Zombie's The Munsters!

Sep 27, 2022

On this episode we take a look at Bill Paxton's directorial debut with the horror/thriller Frailty (2001)! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Aug 30, 2022

The first installment of a monthly episode where we discuss some of the new(ish) movies that we saw as well as some old films we recently revisited! On this episode we talk about Nope, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Jurassic World: Dominion, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and a revisit to American Pie.

Aug 8, 2022

On this episode we look back at 1997's Fierce Creatures, a "spiritual successor" to 1988's A Fish Called Wanda! It stars John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Palin, and Kevin Kline! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Jun 23, 2022

Following our discussion on Silent Movie (1976), we wanted to profile some more acclaimed silent movies, including Harold Lloyd's Safety Last (1923), Buster Keaton's The General (1926), Charlie Chaplin's City Lights (1931), and lastly The Artist (2011). We also surprisingly have a lot to say about Orson Welles via our mediocre impressions.

Jun 21, 2022

Here's a short preview of our new episode out exclusively on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics! Supporters there get bonus episodes & discussions, polls to vote on our future episodes, BluRay giveaways, and more for just just $5 a month!

Jun 7, 2022

Mel Brooks' Silent Movie from 1976! Part 1 of a planned two-part retrospective on Mel's films, this episode deals with the early films of his career; The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, leading up to our spotlight on his fifth film, Silent Movie. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Apr 29, 2022

On this episode, we talk about some of our favorite (and not so favorite) Comedy Western movies, including; The Kid Brother, Go West, My Little Chickadee, They Call Me Trinity/Trinity Is Still My Name, My Name Is Nobody, The Paleface, Cat Ballou, Support Your Local Sheriff, The Frisco Kid, Blazing Saddles, City Slickers, Three Amigos, and more!

Apr 19, 2022

On what is sure to be a contensious episode, we discuss Seth MacFarlane's 2014 comedy "A Million Ways to Die in the West"! The movie was written and directed by Seth, and features Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris and more! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics

Feb 1, 2022

On our first ever supersized double-feature, we discuss the chaos, confusion, and comedy of Problem Child (1990) and Problem Child 2 (1991). Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Dec 29, 2021

Join us as we revisit all of the movies we discussed in 2021, giving our second thoughts and digressions for each! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Dec 23, 2021

On this episode we revisit the criminally underrated The Ice Harvest from 2005, which really serves as an excuse for us to discuss the career of the late Harold Ramis. The movie, directed by Ramis, is based on a novel of the same name by Scott Phillips and stars John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Platt, Mike Starr, and Randy Quaid. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Nov 22, 2021

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the 1992 adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula from director Francis Ford Coppola! This film revitalized the gothic horror genre & features an amazing array of practical special effects. Join us as we look back at this great horror film as well as the cinema (and wine) of Francis Ford Coppola himself. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Oct 19, 2021

On this episode of the podcast we discuss 1980's Used Cars! This manic comedy is the second feature of director Robert Zemeckis from a script by him and Bob Gale. It stars Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae, Deborah Harmon and Joe Flaherty Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Oct 11, 2021

After over a year of podcasting, we finally decided to talk about something current! Join us as we dive into The Sopranos prequel movie, The Many Saints of Newark! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics.

Sep 12, 2021

On this episode, we discuss 1997's The Wrong Guy - a great Canadian comedy starring Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Colm Feore, Jennifer Tilly, and Joe Flaherty. Directed by David Steinberg. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics .

Aug 8, 2021

Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics . On this episode, we discuss 1990's The Adventures of Ford Fairlane - an action comedy mystery film directed by Renny Harlin starring Andrew Dice Clay as the title character, Ford Fairlane, a "Rock n' Roll Detective", whose beat is the music industry in Los Angeles.

Jul 9, 2021

Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics On this episode, Ryan and Joe sit down for a retrospective on the career of filmmaker John Carpenter, beginning with his college short films and culminating with a discussion on his 1992 film, Memoirs of an Invisible Man. The film stars Chevy Chase and Daryl Hannah. It is based on a 1987 novel by H.F. Saint.

May 5, 2021

Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics On this episode, Ryan and Joe share their conflicting views on Tim Burton's early filmography, before diving into his ensemble sci-fi comedy: Mars Attacks! (1996), which stars Jack Nicholson (in a dual role), Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, Rod Steiger, Tom Jones, Lukas Haas, Pam Grier, Natalie Portman, Jim Brown, Lisa Marie, and Sylvia Sidney Ryan dives into the filmography of director Brian De Palma, while Joe gives his thoughts on watching Scarface for the first time!

Apr 21, 2021

On this very special random sidetracks discussion, Joe takes us through an incredibly cringey, yet humorous tale in which he tried to pitch a sequel to The Three Stooges remake in his early 20's. Spoiler Alert: He failed. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content when available: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics

Mar 23, 2021

Hey stunads! Ryan and Joe celebrate St. Patrick's Day by watching an Italian mob comedy - 1986's Wise Guys! Directed by Brian De Palma, produced by Aaron Russo from a screenplay written by George Gallo and Norman Steinberg. It stars Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, Harvey Keitel, and the amazing Captain Lou Albano! Ryan dives into the filmography of director Brian De Palma, while Joe gives his thoughts on watching Scarface for the first time! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics

Mar 3, 2021

On this very special sidetracks discussion, we take a look at Cameo.com and try to guess what some celebrities are charging fans for a video message. Ryan then shares the celebrity encounter story that put him off ever asking for an autograph again. Spoiler Alert: Groot is an a**hole. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content when available: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics

Feb 18, 2021

Ryan and Joe descend into madness to discuss Cool World - a 1992 American live action/animated comedy film directed by Ralph Bakshi, starring Kim Basinger, Gabriel Byrne and Brad Pitt. It tells the story of a cartoonist who finds himself in the animated world he thinks he created, where he is seduced by one of the characters, who wants to be real. Ryan also dives deep into the filmography of director Ralph Bakshi, giving a rundown of his prior films. Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics

Jan 18, 2021

Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus discussions, voting rights for our upcoming episodes, and early access to all of our content: www.patreon.com/AlmostCultClassics On this episode, we dive into the 1990 crime-comedy Quick Change! Directed by Bill Murray and Howard Franklin. Featuring an all star cast of actors including; Bill Murray, Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, Jason Robards, Tony Shalhoub, Stanley Tucci, Phil Hartman, Victor Argo, Kurtwood Smith, Bob Elliott and Philip Bosco. We also discuss the cinema of director Howard Franklin and the allure of star Bill Murray.

Jan 15, 2021

Ryan and Joe look back on the episodes of 2020 and pick their favorite films discussed, as well as their not-so favorites. We also talk about movies we've been watching recently and what to expect on the podcast in 2021!

Dec 13, 2020

Ryan and Joe discuss one of the most requested movies for the podcast - 1994's Cabin Boy, a surreal comedy starring Chris Elliott and directed by Adam Resnick.

Dec 9, 2020

On this very first mini-episode, Ryan and Joe chat about what movies they've been watching lately, as well as general movie news! Joe also offers a please to help #RestoreTheHughesCut, while Ryan suggests a review of Norbit. We also hint at future movies we'll be talking about on the show!