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Cult Cinema Circle
by Jesse Krempel
Have you ever wondered to yourself why a specific film is considered by many to be a “cult film”? Have you ever wondered why a particular film has the fans and legacy that it does? Join your host, Jesse Krempel, every week as he dives into a different film from a variety of genres, and analyzes how the movie came to be, how it was released and how exactly did it become a cult classic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Animal Room (1995) (The Cult Of...Matthew Lillard)
On today's episode of The Cult Of... Matthew Lillard, we are heading down to the basement and we're going to get in a fight with hot gothic Matthew Lillard as we delve into this strange little movie from 1995, Animal Room!!! This movie is like if A Clockwork Orange was set in a high school in NJ,...
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Hackers (1995) (The Cult Of...Matthew Lillard)
On today's episode of The Cult Of... Matthew Lillard, we're heading over to neo-futuristic New York City where we're going to HACK THE PLANET as we look into the film, Hackers (1995). Show E-Mail: [email protected] Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on...
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Tarantella (The Cult Of...Matthew Lillard)
On today's episode of The Cult Of... Matthew Lillard, we're heading into deep indie NY/NYC cinema with a little known film from a female director called Tarantella (1995), Our boy Matt stars alongside a post Oscar win but pre Romy White Mira Sorvino and a host of other vaguely Italian/Italian...
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Mad Love (The Cult of...Matthew Lillard)
On today’s episode of The Cult Of… Matthew Lillard, we’re heading on a road trip to Mexico with our wild and free girlfriend, and having some crazy adventures along the way, while we revisit the world of Mad Love (1995) We’ve got Chris O’Donnell, Drew Barrymore, and our patron saint, Matthew in...
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Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)
On today's episode, we're finishing up our month of Unconventional Love Stories with a movie that is both darkly comedic, has a moody 00s aesthetic, but is also a meditation on what death does to all of us. We enter the world of Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006) Show E-Mail:...
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Serial Mom (The Cult Of... Matthew Lillard)
"Chip, you know how I hate the brown word." On this introductory episode of my new series, The Cult Of..., we are starting at the beginning of the filmography of one Matthew Lynn Lillard, and talking about a film shot in my own backyard of Baltimore, MD, and that is the HILARIOUS John Waters…
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Shortbus (2006)
"So you're a sex therapist and you've never had an orgasm?" On today's episode, we're starting off our month of Unconventional Love Stories with a movie that is part pornography, but also a meditation of relationships and sex as a whole. It's time to let go of all inhibitions and enter into...
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The Cult Of... - Intro Episode
On this introductory episode of my brand new podcast series, The Cult Of… I will be going over what this series is gonna be all about, and will be talking about our first inductee, Matthew Lillard!! Show E-Mail: [email protected] Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and...
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Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
"Well, I hope it's not jumbo shrimp, because I'm allergic to oxymorons!" On today's episode, we're wrapping up July and our month of movies set in a summer camp, and covering the underrated comedy styling of Wet Hot American Summer (2001)!! This movie was a pleasant surprise to finally watch, and...
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The Final Girls (2015)
"Ever since I was a little boy, I've dreamed of being the final girl" On today's episode, we're kicking off July with covering films that take place at a summer camp, and I thought why not pull up on this fun little horror comedy, The Final Girls!! This movie has everything... Flashbacks! Weird...
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The Birdcage (1996)
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In & Out (1997)
"Is everybody gay!!!" We're starting off Pride Month with an all-time gay classic, In & Out (1997). This movie has a nice little place in my heart, and I think it has so much to dig into, so be sure to tune into this episode to hear me gab about this littlest piece of heaven. Show E-Mail:...
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Sunset Blvd (1950) with special guest Beau
Aging stardom, delusion, ambition, and the ruthless machinery of Hollywood collide in Billy Wilder’s Sunset Blvd, one of cinema’s most haunting masterpieces. In this episode, me and my guest Beau, dive deep into the shadowy world of Norma Desmond — the forgotten silent‑film icon whose hunger for...
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Mulholland Drive (2001) with special guest Joseph Anthony Ruiz
On today's episode, we dive into David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive — the cult‑cinema cornerstone that turned Naomi Watts into a star, gave us the unforgettable Club Silencio moment, and rewired how pop culture talks about identity, fame, and the dark side of Los Angeles dreams. We unpack the film’s...
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Hard Candy (2005) with special guest Amanda Jane Stern
CONTENT WARNING: This particular film we're discussing deals with the issue of sexual assault/pedophilia, so if that's a topic you're sensitive to, then you totally don't need to listen to this episode. See you next week! :) On today's episode, we're finishing up April and bringing a close to our...
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Interview - Amanda Jane Stern
On a bonus episode of the show, I talk to actress, director and podcaster Amanda Jane Stern all about her movie Perfectly Good Moment (2023). We talk about the influences on this film, the process of getting this film off the ground, and just how much it means to Amanda as a female creative. We…
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Ms. .45 (1981)
"Sister!!" CONTENT WARNING: This particular film we're discussing deals with the issue of sexual assault, so if that's a topic you're sensitive to, then you totally don't need to listen to this episode. See you next week! :) On today's episode, in observance of April being Sexual Assault…
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Valley Girl (1983)
"Bitchin'! Is this in 3-D?" "No, but your face is." On today's episode, we're finishing up our month of covering female directed movies, and heading down to Hollywood with our new punk boyfriend as we cover one of the ultimate 80s teen movie classics, Valley Girl (1983). We talk about teen movies...
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Do Revenge (2022)
"Peaking in high school is cringe anyway" On today's episode, we're heading into Women's History Month by covering films that are directed by women, and this one is a total banger!!! We're covering the Netflix Original Do Revenge!!! This movie is a fun, self-aware pastiche of 90s and 00s teen...
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Harold and Maude (1971)
“A lot of people enjoy being dead. But they are not dead, really. They're just backing away from life” On today’s episode, we’re finishing up Opposites Attract Month by covering one of the penultimate cult movies about an unusual relationship; we’re going to steal a tree and go on an adventure as...
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Juno (2007)
"THUNDERCATS ARE GO!" On today's episode, I'm kicking off Opposites Attract Month with a movie from my younger adolescence years, and a movie that is still a tad bit polarizing to this day, and we're talking our favorite "quirky" pregnant teenager, Juno!! This movie has so much going in it, has…
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What I Watched - January 2026
On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in January 2026. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: [email protected] ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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What I Watched - December 2025
On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in December 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: [email protected] ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) with special guest Antonio Palacios
"When it comes to huge openings, a lot of people think of me." On today's episode, we're closing out Music Month and this crazy hellfire of a year with an absolute rocking good time, and covering the cult musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch from 2001!! Joining me for today's episode is my buddy...
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Spice World (1997) with special guest Sarah Heidelberg
"It is dangerous to leave moisturizing cream in the refrigerator, as it could be mistaken for mayonnaise" On today's episode, we're spicing up our lives and going into the jewel colored time machine, as we go back and revisit the fever dream of a film that is Spice World (1997). Joining me for...
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Burlesque (2010) with special guest Mike Gonzalez
"And we know a cow when we see one" On today's episode, we're heading out to La La Land and following our dream of being in a burlesque show, I guess, as we revisit the absolute gay fever dream of a movie that is Burlesque (2010). This movie was directed by a complete homosexual and was…
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Gypsy 83 (2001) with special guest Josh Gorski
"Look, Granny, I am a pretty girl, ok? Big is beautiful. Haven't you heard?" On today's episode, we're heading to the Night of 1000 Stevies and put on our best goth outfits, as we revisit the underrated queer/goth coming of age film, Gypsy 83 (2001). Joining me for this episode is Josh Gorski,...
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Almost Famous (2000) with special guest Mark J. Parker
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." It's Music Month here at the Cult Cinema Circle Headquarters, so we needed to start this month off with an absolutely classic film about music, Almost Famous (2000). Joining me for this episode...
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What I Watched - November 2025
On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in November 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: [email protected] ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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SHOW UPDATE: Episode Frequency
This episode is to announce that I will be taking the month of January 2026 off and will be moving from weekly episodes to bi-weekly episodes starting in February 2026. Thank you all so much for your support and taking the time to listen to my show, and I hope you and your loved ones have a great...
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Pieces of April (2003)
"Please give me my stupid fucking turkey!" On today's festive episode, we're heading over to Thanksgiving dinner with our dysfunctional family as we revisit the low budget, shot on digital underrated film called Pieces of April! Show E-Mail: [email protected] ---- Follow Cult Cinema…
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It Takes Two (1995) with special guest Sarah Heidelberg
"All this money and these people eat slugs?" On today's episode, we're heading off to summer camp, and running into someone who looks just like me!... as we revisit the 1995 engrained in the millennial membrane film, It Takes Two (1995). Joining me for this episode is my sister, Sarah, who has…
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Piranha 3D (2010) with special guest Pickens Barringer
"You boys take one more step, you'll be pissing lightning bolts into next week" On today's episode, we're heading out to Spring Break and trying our best to survive the chaos that is Piranha 3D (2010). This movie is a fun watch for horror fans that want things a little stupid, a lot of gory, and...
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Swimfan (2002)
"Tell me you love me. You don't have to mean it, but just say it" On today's episode, we're heading into November by revisiting a teen thriller remake of Fatal Attraction from the early 00s. Let's jump in the pool and try to stay out of the deep end, while we visit the movie, Swimfan (2002). This...
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What I Watched - October 2025
On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in October 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: [email protected] ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Hellbent (2004) with special guest Dave White
"I wanted to see you shoot" On today's episode, we're closing out the Halloween season by pulling up and covering one of the only gay-themed slasher films there is, and we're heading out to the West Hollywood Halloween Parade as we cover Hellbent (2004). Joining me for this episode is fellow…
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Hell House LLC with special guest Travis McMaster
"I'm in a better place" On today's episode, we're heading down to the new local haunt and trying to keep ourselves alive in the meantime, while we revisit the found footage classic Hell House LLC (2015). Joining me on today's episode is previous guest Travis McMaster. We talk about this fun…
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Halloweentown (1998)
"Being normal is vastly overrated!" On today's episode, we're putting on our best costumes and boarding the mysterious flying bus filled with ghouls and goblins, as we revisit one of the most beloved Disney Channel Original Movies, Halloweentown (1998) The movie kind of speaks for itself and is...
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Susie Q (1996) with special guest Venus O'Hara
"You keep it... for good luck" On today's episode, we're coming back to Earth as a fashionable ghost, causing some 90s mischief, and trying to help our family all at the same time, as we cover one of the penultimate Disney Channel Premiere Movies, Susie Q, starring the original US Pink Ranger...
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The Midnight Meat Train (2008) with special guest Joseph Anthony Ruiz
"She gave you three minutes. People whose work she doesn't like, she usually gives one." On today's episode, we're heading into the gritty subway system of New York City and doing some slicing and dicing while we cover an underseen splatter film from 2008, The Midnight Meat Train!! Joining me…
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What I Watched - September 2025
On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in September 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: [email protected] ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Back To School (1986)
"Bring us a pitcher of beer every seven minutes until somebody passes out. And then bring one every ten minutes." On today's episode, we're wrapping up our month of Back To School, by covering the literal 80s college comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield, Back to School (1986). This movie came out…
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Cry_Wolf (2005) with special guest Marybeth McAndrews
”You guys have no imagination. It’s like you’re playing checkers, and I’m playing chess” On today’s episode, in honor of its 20th anniversary, we’re covering the teen horror film, Cry_Wolf (2005). Joining me for this episode is Marybeth McAndrews, Editor In Chief of Dread Central and all around...
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School of Rock (2003)
On today’s episode, we’re heading to the Battle Of The Bands, as we revisit the Jack Black film School Of Rock (2003) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: [email protected] ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on…
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Grease 2 (1982) with special guest Emily Marinelli
“I ain't no one's trophy, Goose.” On today’s episode, my guest Emily and I are heading back to school and revisiting the absolute camp classic musical that is Grease 2 (1982) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: [email protected] ---- Pick Up Emily's Book:...
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What I Watched - August 2025
On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in August 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: [email protected] ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Nowhere (1997) with special guest Rocco T. Thompson
“It’s Armageddon Day. The day the world’s supposed to end” On today’s episode, we’re closing out our coverage of the Gregg Araki’s Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy by covering the final film in that trilogy, Nowhere (1997). Joining me for this episode is my buddy and critic extraordinaire, Rocco T....
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The Doom Generation (1995) with special guest Beau
This week, we dive into Gregg Araki’s The Doom Generation (1995), a neon-soaked, blood-splattered road movie that’s equal parts satire, nightmare, and Gen X fever dream. Following the nihilistic trio of Jordan, Amy, and Xavier as they spiral through a world of violence, sex, and black humor…
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Totally Fucked Up (1993)
In this episode, we dive into Gregg Araki’s Totally Fucked Up (1993), the raw, DIY cornerstone of his Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy. Blurring the lines between documentary-style confessional and narrative chaos, the film follows a group of queer teens navigating love, alienation, and survival in…
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Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990)
In this episode, we unpack the cult classic Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990), a quirky, melancholic tale of identity, abandonment, and small-town myth-making. We follow the story of Dinky Bossetti, played by a young Winona Ryder, as she navigates her outsider status in anticipation of the...
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Have you ever wondered to yourself why a specific film is considered by many to be a “cult film”? Have you ever wondered why a particular film has the fans and legacy that it does?
Join your host, Jesse Krempel, every week as he dives into a different film from a variety of genres, and analyzes how the movie came to be, how it was released and how exactly did it become a cult classic!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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