Almost Cult Classics
Join cinephiles Ryan and Joe as they dive into the making and history behind some of cinema's forgotten gems. From Hats Off Entertainment.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Sidetracks - 2021 Rewind
Join us as we revisit all of the movies we discussed in 2021, giving our second thoughts and digressions for each!
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Episode 19 - The Ice Harvest (2005)
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, i…
Episode 18 - Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
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…
Episode 17 - Used Cars (1980)
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, …
The Many Saints of Newark (2021) - Review and Discussion
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!
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Episode 16 - The Wrong Guy (1997)
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.
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Episode 15 - The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
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Episode 14 - Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)
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Episode 13 - Mars Attacks! (1996)
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Sidetracks - Joe's Failed Movie Pitch
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. Spo…
Episode 12 - Wise Guys (1986)
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 Gal…
Sidetracks - Celebrity Cameos
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 th…
Episode 11 - Cool World (1992) & Ralph Bakshi Movies
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 s…
Episode 10 - Quick Change (1990)
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Sidetracks - 2020 Rewind
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…
Episode 9 - Cabin Boy (1994)
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.
Sidetracks - December Movie Catchup
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 sug…
Episode 8 - 1941 (1979)
Ryan and Joe discuss Steven Spielberg's 1941 - an ensemble WWII comedy that features every actor remotely popular in the 70's. Considered to be Spielberg's first flop, we dissect this interesting fil…
Episode 7 - Matinee (1993)
Ryan and Joe discuss one of their favorites, 1993's Matinee! This love letter to B movie cinema stars John Goodman and was directed by Joe Dante.
Episode 6 - Death to Smoochy (2002)
On this episode Ryan and Joe revisit the 2002 dark comedy Death to Smoochy, which was helmed by Danny DeVito and features Robin Williams, Edward Norton and Catherine Keener.