The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast
WELCOME TO THE CULTWORTHY! Your host Antonio Palacios brings you fascinating guests and exciting conversations about cult films, obscure cinema and finding the answer to that burning question: IS IT CULTWORTHY? Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out to me on Facebook, X, Instagram or at THECULTWORTHY.COM!
Episodes
This week my friend Mario DeAngelis of SALTY HORROR PRODUCTIONS joins me to discuss more "Twisted Cinema" classics!
This episode is dedicated to the 1991 film, THE DARK BACKWARD. It’s the world inside out. A man pursues stand-up comedy encouraged by his fellow garbage man. Though his friend, who accompanies him on accordion, continues to tell him how great he is, he actually stinks. When the “comedian” grows a third arm out of his ...
This week I am joined by my pal Mario DeAngelis of Salty Horror Productions to discuss the dark and twisted film - FREEWAY.
Following the arrest of her mother, Ramona (Amanda Plummer), young Vanessa Lutz (Reese Witherspoon) decides to go in search of her estranged grandmother. On the way, she is given a ride by school counselor Bob Wolverton (Kiefer Sutherland). During the journey, Lutz begins to realize that Bob is the notorious I...
This week I am pleased to have THE PODCAST THAT WOULDN'T DIE back on the show!
We cover the 1995 cult favorite - CONGO!
Scientist Karen Ross (Laura Linney) is sent by her father-in-law, mogul R.B. Travis (Joe Don Baker), to the Congo to determine the whereabouts of his son's missing diamond-hunting team. Led by expert guide Kelly (Ernie Hudson), Ross and a mismatched search party -- including primatologist Dr. Peter Elliot (Dylan Wa...
This week I am joined by my good friend Josh Skaar of TALKING SMAC PODCAST to discuss ten years of movies - covering the second decade of our lives!
From The Mummy to Eyes Wide Shut - we tell you what and why these movies changed our lives!
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This episode I am joined by my good friend Dan of GamingViewsPod !
We have a "pitch meeting" - where we each bring 5 ideas for films based off of RETRO VIDEO GAMES! From THE OREGON TRAIL to OUT RUN - we pitch some of our favorites, so LISTEN UP HOLLYWOOD!
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This week I am joined by Jesse Krempel of THE CULT CINEMA CIRCLE PODCAST.
Now that we have gotten through Valentine's Day - we discuss some of our favorite Romantic Comedies that need to be in your roster next Year. From MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING to HAROLD AND MAUDE - there's a lot of variety here!
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This week I am honored to have JEN JOHANS of the WATCH WITH JEN PODAST on the show!
We each take turns "programming" a Valentine's Day Triple Feature - bringing three "love films" to the table.
Jen Brings:
HAPPY ACCIDENTS (2000)
THE MORE THE MERRIER (1943)
THE KILLER (1989)
Antonio Brings:
FROM NOON TIL THREE (1976)
MIDNIGHT (1939)
HIS MOTORBIKE, HER ISLAND (1986)
What would your triple feature be?
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Special Guest Jesse Wroe - programmer for Brewvies Cinema Pub's FILM BUFF series is back to discuss our top 5 discoveries of 2025!
My List:
Loot - 1970
See You in Hell My Darling - 1999
Highway 61 - 1991
End Play - 1976
Yokohama BJ Blues - 1981
Jesse's List:
Love on Delivery - 1994
Confessions - 2010
Supervixens - 1975
The Heartbreak Kid - 1972
Stroszek - 1977
Enjoy - Let us know what you think of our picks!
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In this special episode I review a sneak preview of Creator VC's IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: 1995-1999!
This 6 hour documentary covers one of my favorite eras in horror - the "META" era of the late 90's brought to life by the SCREAM franchise. It also dives deep into the fantastic creature features such as DEEP RISING and ANACONDA - as well as the franchise building horror romps like FROM DUSK TIL DAWN and WISHMASTER.
This week we bring back a holiday favorite! My Christmas Special recorded last year with Scott of THE CHURCH OF TARANTINO PODCAST !
We take turns gifting each other items from the Tarantino Cinematic Universe - From Mason Jar Margaritas to Pussy Wagons - Check out what we have on the list!
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This week we cave to the system and talk about the infamous list of Quentin Tarantino's top 20 films of the 21st century.
Yeah - we know we're not the only ones doing it- but we want that trending SEO!!
Hear me and my pal Steven Hayes discuss our thoughts on the list and what swaps we would make in this very special episode.
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This week I welcome back my favorite ladies - Nicole and Tessa of THE DOOM GENERATION PODCAST!
We cover the 1992 cult classic - STAY TUNED, directed by Peter Hyams. Salesman Roy Knable (John Ritter) spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, Helen (Pam Dawber). One day, TV salesman Spike (Jeffrey Jones) convinces Roy to buy a satellite dish offering 666 channels. The new addition to Roy's home en...
This week I am happy to have author and podcaster HB WALSH on the show! We discuss our favorite sequels and why we love them.
Are any of yours on the list??
Feel free to leave us some of yours in the comments and review section!
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This week I am joined by Neal Damiano of the RETRO FILM PODCAST to discuss a double feature of JUDGEMENT NIGHT (1993) and FINAL JEOPARDY (1985) - both films about taking a wrong turn to the wrong side of town - and having to survive the night!
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This week I am joined This week I am joined by ERIK CLAPP of @cinemaforce1 !!
We are taking a look back at the 1994 cult comedy CABIN BOY.
A spoiled rich kid has plans for a Hawaiian cruise. But when they backfire, he winds up lost at sea and taken advantage of by a gang of salty old sailors who are only too willing to give the snooty guy his comeuppance!
Directed by Adam Resnick and starring Chris Elliot - it was a notorious bom...
This week I am joined by my friend Frank of THE REELS OF CINEMA PODCAST to discuss a double feature of "Brain Jacked" films - BRAINSTORM and STRANGE DAYS!
We discuss the uniqueness of the films, but also the parallels. Could they exist in the same universe??
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ITS THE 4TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ROYALE!!
Every year my guest Justin Henson - Host of THE MOVIE WIRE and co-host of my other podcast, BACK 2 THE BALCONY - returns to THE CULTWORTHY to face off in the High School Royale! We each pick two high school films and pit them against each other to see which on reigns supreme!!
This week - we see DANGEROUSLY CLOSE (1986) go up against ENCINO MAN (1992). CHOOSE YOUR WARRIOR!
ITS THE 4TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ROYALE!!
Every year my guest Justin Henson - Host of THE MOVIE WIRE and co-host of my other podcast, BACK 2 THE BALCONY - returns to THE CULTWORTHY to face off in the High School Royale! We each pick two high school films and pit them against each other to see which on reigns supreme!!
This week - we see THE PRINCIPAL (1987) go up against TUFF TURF (1985). CHOOSE YOUR WARRIOR!
This week I am joined by Scott of THE CHURCH OF TARANTINO PODCAST.
We share our 10 favorite cinema ASSASSINS. From Leon the Professional to Golgo 13 - we rate our favorite assassins based on Skill, Style and Sex Appeal. Did your favorite hitmen make the list? Subscribe today and find out!
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This week I am joined by Mark of @releasedaterewind !!
We discuss a double feature of SUMMER CAMP FILMS - consisting of HEAVYWEIGHTS (1995) and LITTLE DARLINGS (1980) Enjoy this conversation about inclusion, peer pressure, and overcoming adversity - all while soaking up the sun and taking part in the time honored tradition of the camp food fight!
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