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Cult Connections
by Ian Graham
Cult Connections is the podcast that finds the links between all kinds of film, TV, books and more. From cult classics to major blockbusters we have everything covered. So if you want to hear about the evolution of the zombie film, the obvious and not so obvious screen versions of Spiderman or three films featuring the "other fellas" then this is the place for you. Join your host Ian (@ArbroathMackem) and a different guest every episode as we explore some Cult Connections! If you would like to guest on the show, have any suggestions for topics or just say something nice then email Ian at [email protected] This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Episodes
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The Stars My Destination
Ian reviews three classic sci-fi novels and decides if they would make good screen adaptations. The Stars My Destination (1956) by Alfred Bester The City and The Stars (1956) by Arthur C Clarke Greybeard (1964) by Brian Aldiss
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The Gruner/Nesher Episode
What happened when French action star Olivier Gruner teamed up with Israeli writer/producer Avi Nesher for a string of straight to video action movies. Automatic (1995). Directed by John Murlowski. Written by Avi Nesher. Co-starring Daphne Ashbrook, John Glover and Troy Evans Savage (1997).…
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The Wonderful World of Winner: Lawman (1971)
Ian and Mark "Planty" Plant head west to return to their "favourite" director. Lawman (1971). Directed by Michael Winner. Written by Gerald Wilson. Starring Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan and Lee J Cobb
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Logan's Run ep9: The Judas Goat
Familiar faces and places await our trio The Judas Goat. Directed by Paul Krasny. Written by John Meredyth Lucas. Guest starring Nicholas Hammond and Lance LeGault
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Logan's Run ep8: Fear Factor
This week our trio encounter sinister scientists and more corridors Fear Factor. Directed by Gerald Mayer. Written by John Sherlock. Guest starring Ed Nelson and Jared Martin
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A Week in the West
Fresh from reviewing Top Gun Ian ending up bingeing a whole load of other 1950s westerns. Here are four of the highlights. Man of the West (1958). Directed by Anthony Mann. Written by Reginald Rose. Starring Gary Cooper, Julie London and Lee J Cobb The Gunfighter (1950) Directed by Henry King....
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Top Gun (1955)
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the hugely popular action blockbuster Ian has decided to review the 1955 western with the same name. Top Gun (1955). Directed by Ray Nazarro. Written by Steve fisher. Starring Sterling Hayden, William Bishop and Karin Booth
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The Fantomas Trilogy
Ian is joined by Holger Hasse to review Andre Hunnebelle's trio of 60s films about the French pulp fiction criminal mastermind Fantomas! Fantomas (1964) Fantomas Unleashed (1965) Fantomas v Scotland Yard (1967) Directed by Andre Hunnebelle. Based on the books by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel…
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Movie Nite: Greenland 2: Migration-
Ian reviews the sequel you never knew you needed. Greenland 2: Migration Directed by Ric Roman Waugh Written by Mitchell LaFortune Starring Gerard Butler and Monica Baccarin
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Nigel Kneale's Beasts Part Two
Pat Veil comes back as we review episodes 4,5&6 of Nigel Kneale's cult anthology series Beasts Episode 4: Baby. Directed by John Nelson-Burton. Starring Jane wymark, simon MacCorkindale, T.P McKenna and Shelagh Fraser Episode 5: What Big Eyes. Directed by Donald McWhinnie. Starring Patrick Magee,...
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Logan's Run ep 7: Crypt
We hit a high and low point on our jourfney through the Logan's Run tv series! Episode 7: Crypt. Directed by Michael Caffey. Teleplay by Alfred Hayes. From a story by Harlan Ellison. Guest starring Christopher Stone and Reva Patterson
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Logan's Run ep 6: Half-Life
Rocket launchers, gaudy plastic and corridors! Episode 6: Half Life. Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. Written by Shimon Wincelberg. Guest starring Willaim smith and Kim Cattrall
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The Claws of Axos (1971)
Ian and Nathan continue their adventures in time and Spain with a trip to 1971 and encounter comedy tramps, avaricious civil servants and colourful duvet monsters. Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos. Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Directed by Michael Ferguson. Starring Jon Pertwee and Katy...
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Logan's Run ep 5 Man Out Of Time
Episode 5: Man Out Of Time Directed by Nicolas Colasanto Written by David Gerrold Guest starring Paul Shenar, Mel Ferrer and Woodrow Chamblis
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1990 Season One (1977)
Ian reviews season one of the cult BBC dystopian drama. 1990 Season One. Created and written by Wilffred Greatorex. Starring Edward Woodward, Barbara Kellerman and Robert Lang You can watch 1990 on YouTube via this link https://youtu.be/KayCsPZF1fY?si=zGtAHVoN01lQlm5O
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Logan's Run Ep4: The Innocent
It's psychokinesis and dodgy 70s interiors in this instalment of our rewatch Episode 4: The Innocent. Written by Ray Brennan and DC Fontana. Directed by Michael Preece. Guest starring Lisa Eilbacher
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Movie Nite: Tron: Ares
Ian reviews Tron:Ares and gives his thoughts on the franchise in general. Tron: Ares. Written by Jesse Wigutow. Directed by Joachim Ronning. Starring Jared Leto, Grace Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner Smith and Gillian Anderson
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Logan's Run Ep3: Capture
In this episode the Sandmen become the runners! Logsan's Run Episode 3: Capture. Written by DC Fontana. Directed by Irvine J Moore. Guest starring Horst Bucholz and Mary Woronov
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Nigel Kneale's Beasts Part One
Beasts is rightly regarded as one of the many highpoints of the works of writer Nigel Kneale. In this episode Ian is joined by Pat Veil to review the first three episodes of the anthology series. Episode 1: Special Offer. Directed by Richard Bramall. Starring Pauline Quirke, Geoffrey Bateman and...
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Underworld (1978): An Adventure in Time and Spain Special
To mark the 62nd anniversary of Doctor Who I'm joined by Alice Maguire of the TARDIS In Tayside Society to review what is widely thoought to be the worst ever stroy in the shows history. Underworld (1978). Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Directed by Norman Stevens. Starring Tom Baker…
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Logans Run episode 2: The Collectors
Our trio continue their travels and almost become Lost In Space Episode 2 "The Collectors". Directed by Alexander Singer. Written by James Schemerer. Guest stars Angela Cartwright and Leslie Parrish
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Nigel Kneale's Murrain (1975)
Nigel Kneale was a pioneer of British drama on both the big and small screens creating characters such as Professor Bernard Quatermass and revered shows like The Stone Tape and Year of the Sex Olympics. My guest for the next three episodes, Pat Veil, is a huge fan of his 1976 anthology series...
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Adventures in Time and Spain: Ghostlight (1989)
Following on from Battlefield Ian and Nathan decide to travel to Gabriel Chase for the story which immediately follows it! Ghostlight (1989). Written by March Platt. Directed by Alan Wareing. Starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Sylvia Sims, Michael Cochrane, John Nettleton and Frank Windsor
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Logan's Run Episode 1: Logans Run
Ian gives his views on the 1970s spin off series Logan's Run! Episode 1: Logans Run. Written by Saul David and Leonard Katzman. Directed by Robert Day. Starring Gregory Harrison, Heather Menzies, Donald Moffat and Randy Powell
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The Thirteenth Floor: Back to the Simulacron
Like World on a Wire 1999s uThe Thirteenth Floor is also an adaptation of the novel Simulacron-3.And rather unfortunately released one month after The Matrix! Holger Hasse did the hard work and decided to read the book so why not join us as we compare the two versions and spend more time waxing...
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Precoding The Matrix
On it's release in 1999 The Matrix wowed audiences with its mix of kung fu action, dazzling visuals and mindbending concept of living in a virtual world. However, starting decades before on the small screen, the concept of living in a simulation has already been portrayed in the most imaginative...
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PotA Ep 14 Up Above The World So High
We reach the actual final episode of ther series, not broadcast until 1991. Ian also gives his thoughts on the series as a whole. Episode 14: Up Above The World So High. Written by Shimon Wincleberg. Directed by John Meredyth Lucas. Guest starring Joanna Barnes
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PotA Ep13 The Liberator
It's episode 13 and the last to be broadcast on network television. So this must be the series finale? Or is it? The Liberator. Written by Howard Dimsdale. Directed by Arnold Laven. Guest starring John Ireland.
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PotA Ep12: The Cure
Ian reaches the penultimate broadcast episode of the show! The Cure. Written by Edward J Lakso. Directed by Bernard McEveety. Guest starring Sondra Locke and David Sheiner
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PotA Episode 11: The Tyrant
A nice surprise as we get to the business end! Episode 11: The Tyrant. Directed by Ralph Senensky. Written by Walter Black. Guest starring Percy Rodrigues
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PotA Ep10: The Interrogation
We head back to Central City for a bit of that old 70s favourite, brainwashing! The Interrogation. Directed by Alf Kjelin. Written by Richard Collins. Guest starring Beverly Garland and Anne Seymour.
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PotA: Ep9 The Horse Race
Our heroes get up to some horsey highjinks but is this episode a thoroughbred or fit for the knackers yard? Episode 9: The Horse race. Directed by Jack Starret. Written by David P Lewis and Booker Bradshaw. Guest starring John Hoyt
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AiT&S: Battlefield (1989)
The Doctor as Merlin? Two Brigadeers? Is Ace really ace? Battlefield (1989). Directed by Michael Kerrigan. Written by Ben Aaronovitch. Starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Jean Marsh.
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The BLF: Andor Season 2: BBY4
The Bantha Liberation Front return as Maria and Ian review the first three episodes of Andor Season 2.
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The War of the Worlds (2025)
Ian reviews the latest version of HG Wells classic novel starring Ice Cube and Eva Longoria
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PotA Ep8: The-Deception
Episode 8: The Deception Directed by Don MacDougall. Written by Anthony Lawrence. Guest starring Jane Actman.
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PotA Ep7: The Surgeon
Our trio head into medical drama terriotry for epsode 7. The Surgeon. Directed by Arnold Laven. Written by Barry Oringer. Guest starring Jacqueline Scott, Michael Strong.
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The Wonderful World of Winner: The Mechanic (1972)
Ian and Mark "Planty" Plant continue their very occasional series by covering one of Michael winners good ones! The Mechanic (1972) Directed by Michael Winner. Written by Lewis John Carlino. Starring Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent.
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Movie Nite: Superman 2025
Ian gives us his thoughts on the new superman film from James Gunn
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AiT&S: Terror of the Autons
It's an absolute cracker this week as Ian and Nathan discuss the debut of two Doctopr Who icons, the debut of one not so iconic regular and the return of a favourite enemy. Terror of the Autons (1971) Directed by Barry Letts. Written by Robert Holmes. Starring Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning and Roger...
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PotA Ep6 Tomorrow's Tide
Our trio get into a spot of fishy business! Episode 6: Tomorrow's Tide. Written by Robert W Lenski. Directed by Don McDougall. Guest starring Roscoe Lee Browne
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AiT&S: Genesis of the Daleks
The Timelords have sent Ian and Nathan on a quest to review what is possibly the greatest Doctor Who story of all time! Genesis of the Daleks (1975). Written by Terry Nation. Directed by David Maloney. Starring Tom Baker, Elizabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Michael Wisher and Peter Miles.
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Who's Round 2025 Part 2
Ian and Nathan round off their review of the second season of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa!
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PotA: Ep5 - The-Legacy
A message from the past gives our heroes hope for the future. The Legacy: Written by Robert Hamner. Directed by Bernard McEveety. Starring Zina Bethune and Jackie Earle Hailey
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AiTaS: Arc of Infinity
As Omega returns in the Doctor Who season finale Ian flies solo to review the last time he turned up! Doctor Who Season 20. Arc of Infinity. Written by Johnny Byrne. Directed by Ron Jones. Starring Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton and Janet Fielding. With Leonard Sachs, Michael Gough and Colin Baker
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Who's Round: Season 2 Part 1
Ian and Nathan review the first three episodes of season 2 of Doctor Who The Robot Revolution Lux The Well
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PotA Ep4: The Good Seeds
Ian finds out about crop rotation in the 31st century. The Good Seeds. Directed by Don Weiss. Written by Robert W Lenski. Guest starring Geoffrey Deuel
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AiT&S The Tomb of the Cybermen
Ian and Nathan are thawed out to review probably the most iconic 2nd Doctor story! The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967). Directed by Morris Barry. Written by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davies. Starring Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines and Deborah Watling
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PotA Ep3 The Trap
Find out why The Trap remindds Ian of a classic Simpsons episode! The Trap. Directed by Arnold laven. Wriiten by Edward J Lakso
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PotA Ep2 - The-Gladiators
Ian continues his journey through the Planet Of The Apes tv series Episode two - The Gladiators. Directed by Don McDougall. Written by Art Wallace. Starring Roddy McDowell, James Naughton, Ron Harper, John Hoyt, William Smith and Marc Singer
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Cult Connections is the podcast that finds the links between all kinds of film, TV, books and more. From cult classics to major blockbusters we have everything covered. So if you want to hear about the evolution of the zombie film, the obvious and not so obvious screen versions of Spiderman or three films featuring the "other fellas" then this is the place for you. Join your host Ian (@ArbroathMackem) and a different guest every episode as we explore some Cult Connections!
If you would like to guest on the show, have any suggestions for topics or just say something nice then email Ian at [email protected]
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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