Rare Cuts Media Society
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Welcome to the Rare Cuts Media Society! A Book Club Style show where we dive into Movies, TV, Books, Music, and more. Each month one of us will choose a new piece of media to dive into and discuss. Make sure you watch, listen, and read along with us each month so you will be ready for our discussion. Warning: There will be Spoilers!
Episodes
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You Are Not My Mother (2021)
Part 1 of Far from home for the Holidays - October: Samhain (Ireland) You Are Not My Mother (2021) The Rare Cuts Media Society kicks off the Fall Holida Season when Mike brings the an Irish horror film built around changelings, Samhain folklore, family trauma, and the unsettling possibility that…
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Quarterback Princess (1983)
Part 4 of The Summer of Sports - Quarterback Princess The Rare Cuts Media Society wraps up its Summer of Sports with Mike’s Pick Quarterback Princess, the 1983 made-for-TV drama based on Tammy Maida’s real-life experience playing high school football in Oregon. The panel examines the town’s...
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H-E-Double Hockey Sticks (1999)
Part 3 of The Summer of Sports - H-E-Double Hockey Sticks On this episode, Andrew, Rob, and Mike had to watch Eric’s Pick for Hockey the 1999 Disney made-for-TV movie, "H-E-Double Hockey Sticks." We’ll dig into everything from forgotten Disney cross-promotion, nostalgia for the era of Sunday…
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Endless Summer (1966)
Part 2 of The Summer of Sports - Endless Summer (1966) In this episode, Rare Cuts Media Society rides the wave of our summer-long arc focused on sports movies—continue with Rob’s Pick: the iconic 1966 Surf documentary Endless Summer Join us as we discuss what makes this film a unique entry in the...
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Escape to Victory (1981)
Part 1 of The Summer of Sports - Escape to Victory (1981) In this episode, Rare Cuts Media Society kicks off a summer-long arc focused on sports movies—starting with Andrew’s Pick: the unlikely combination of World War II and soccer in the 1981 film Escape to Victory (known simply as Victory in…
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Head by The Monkees (1968)
Part 4 of Concept albums - Head by: The Monkees (1968) In this episode, hosts Andrew, Rob, Mike Ross, and Eric dive into Eric’s concept album pick: “Head,” the 1968 cult film and accompanying soundtrack by The Monkees. What starts as a foray into the world of concept albums quickly spirals into a...
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The Raven by Lou Reed (2003)
Part 3 of Concept albums - The Raven by: Lou Reed (2003) In this episode, your hosts Andrew, Eric, Mike, and Rob dive into Lou Reed’s 2003 concept album, The Raven—an ambitious tribute to Edgar Allan Poe that’s as chaotic and enigmatic as Poe’s own life and works. Andrew picked it thinking it…
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Dispepsi - Negativeland (1997)
Part 2 of Concept albums - Dispepsi by Negativeland (1997) In this episode of Rare Cuts Media Society, Andrew, Rob, Eric, and Mike dive into a fizzy topic that brings back a tidal wave of nostalgia—the Cola Wars. From childhood taste-test memories at the mall to family loyalties over Coke or…
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Abigail - King Diamond (1987)
Part 1 of Concept albums - Abigail by King Diamond (1987) In this episode, your hosts Andrew, Eric, Rob, and Mike are kicking off a brand-new theme: concept albums. And what better way to start than with Rob’s Pick the 1987 metal masterpiece "Abigail" by King Diamond? This episode isn’t just a...
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Dick Tracy (1990)
Part 4 of The Holiday Season - January/New Year In this episode, Eric Picks something disney for the New Year… dig into the curious case of Dick Tracy (1990)—a movie that was marketed as the next big cultural phenomenon but somehow slipped through the cracks of nostalgia. The crew kicks things…
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Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
Part 3 of The Holiday Season - December/Christmas! On this episode of the Rare Cuts Media Society, hosts Andrew, Mike, Eric, and Rob dive into the unconventional holiday spirit with a deep discussion of the 2003 animated film "Tokyo Godfathers." Rob Picked this month and leads the group through…
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Krisha (2015)
Part 2 of The Holiday Season - November/Thanksgiving! This month, Mike brings the 2015 indie drama "Krisha" to the Thanksgiving table—a movie about a woman who reenters her family’s orbit for a tension-filled Thanksgiving after years struggling with addiction. Joined by Andrew, Rob, and Eric, the...
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Lady in White (1988)
Part 1 of The Holiday Season - October/Halloween! In this episode, Eric Andrew, Rob, and Mike dive deep into the eerie 1988 film Lady in White—a unique Halloween-season pick that blends ghostly chills with heartfelt, personal storytelling. Set in 1962, the movie follows young Frankie Scarlatti as...
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Fox Hunt 1996 - Movie/Video game
Part 4 of James Bond Sidecars: George Lazenby In this episode, Eric Andrew, Rob, and Mike dive deep into the oddity that is "Fox Hunt," the 1996 interactive movie/video game mashup that dared to blend live-action slapstick comedy with ’90s-era full-motion video gaming. This time Eric Picked the...
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The Molly Maguires 1970
Part 3 of James Bond Sidecars: Sean Connery In this week's episode, our hosts Andrew, Eric, and Rob,take a dive deep into the shadowy world of 19th-century Pennsylvania coal mines as they dissect Mike’s Pick for Sean Connery’s Bond the 1970 historical drama "The Molly Maguires," starring Sean...
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Movie: Layer Cake (2004)
Part 2 of James Bond Sidecars: Daniel Craig Its a special milestone episode of Rare Cuts Media Society! In this 50th installment, your hosts gather to celebrate by diving into the 2004 British crime thriller, Layer Cake, starring a pre-Bond Daniel Craig. This episode is all about uncovering…
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Movie: The Wild Geese (1978)
Part 1 of James Bond Sidecars: Roger Moore Rare Cuts Media Society dives headfirst into a new theme and the 1978 film "The Wild Geese"—a hidden cinematic gem where Bond is not quite Bond, but still acts a whole lot like him. Assigned to explore the non-Bond roles of James Bond actors, this…
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Bonus: James Bond Side Cars - RCMS Gets a New Theme
In this mini episode, We kick off a new theme! Rare Cuts Media Society takes a break from the usual hidden media gems to launch into the world of suave spies and shaken martinis. But instead of discussing the iconic James Bond films themselves, the team takes on “James Bond Sidecars”—lesser-known...
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Movie - Clear Lake (2012)
Part 4 of Rowdy Roddy Piper In this installment, your hosts Andrew, Rob, Mike Ross, and Eric set out to unearth another hidden media gem—this time diving into the lesser-known corners of wrestler-turned-actor Roddy Piper’s film career. With Mike’s pick of the episode, the group shifts focus to…
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Movie: A&E Biography WWE Legends: Rowdy Roddy Piper (2021)
Part 3 of Rowdy Roddy Piper In today's conversation, we dive deep into the world of professional wrestling and beyond, as we unwrap the life and legacy of one of its most charismatic figures—Roddy Piper. Join your hosts Andrew, Mike, Rob, and Eric as they explore the complexities of Roddy Piper...
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Movie - They Live (1988)
Part 2 of Rowdy Roddy Piper In this episode of Rare Cuts Media Society, Andrew Picks our Second Rowdy Roddy Piper movie as they delve into the classic 1988 film "They Live." This month, the team is continuing their exploration of Rowdy Roddy Piper's cinematic ventures, following their previous…
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Movie - Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988)
Part 1 of Rowdy Roddy Piper In this episode of Rare Cuts Media Society, hosts Andrew, Eric, Mike, and Rob, dive into the 1988 cult classic "Hell Comes to Frogtown," featuring the legendary WWF/WWE superstar Rowdy Roddy Piper in one of his iconic film roles. Exploring the intersection of wrestling...
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Movie - The Phantom Carriage (1921)
Part 4 of the Holiday Theme Time - January New Year In today's episode, Mike picks The Phantom Carriage, a silent film to ring in the new year! Hosts Andrew, Rob, Eric, and Mike embark on a captivating journey back to the early days of cinema as they explore the 1921 Swedish silent film, "The...
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Terry Pratchett's The Hogfather (2006)
Part 3 of the Holiday Theme Time - Christmas In today's episode, Andrew Picks Terry Pratchett’s The Hogfather to celebrate the Hogswatch…er um…I mean the Christmas Season! Join hosts Andrew, Rob, Eric, and Mike as they dive deep into the 2006 British TV Miniseries Terry Pratchett’s the Hogfather....
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Movie - St. Elmo's Fire (1985)
Part 2 of the Holiday Theme Time - Thanksgiving In today's episode, Eric Picks St Elmo’s Fire to celebrate the Fall season and Thanksgiving! Join hosts Andrew, Rob, Eric, and Mike as they dive deep into the 1985 film "St. Elmo's Fire." While this Brat Pack classic might be remembered for its…
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Movie - The Old Dark House
Part 1 of the Holiday Theme Time - Halloween In this episode of Rare Cuts Media Society Rob has the Pick! Mike, Andrew, and Eric dive into the depths of the 1932 classic horror film "The Old Dark House," directed by James Whale. They unravel the hidden layers of the film, exploring subtle LGBTQ...
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Rare Cuts Road Trip Playlist Missouri
Rare Cuts Media Society is on the road and every road trip needs some great tunes. IN this special edition one off episode, the Panel each pick a different bit of music to listen to on in the car….and all of the artists had to be Missourians As the Rare Cuts Media Society travels the great state…
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Radio - Superman (1940)
Superhero Summer Part 4: Superman the Radio Serial (1940) Rare Cuts Epic Superhero Summer goes back to another DC comics Legend to finish out the picks. Mike picks Superman the Radio Serial from 1940. This version of superman aired in radio syndication every few days from 1940 until the early...
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Movie - The Rocketeer (1991)
Superhero Summer Part 3: The Rocketeer 1991 Rare Cuts Epic Superhero Summer goes back one more time into the Disney Library with 1991’s The Rocketeer. Andrew picks this adventure film about a young pilot who stumbles upon a jetpack that transforms him into a high-flying hero, battling Nazis and...
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Movie - Sky High (2005)
Superhero Summer Part 2: Sky High (2005) Rare Cuts Epic Superhero Summer Strikes back with Disney’s Sky High (2005). Eric pick the movie about a Superhero High School where Will Stronghold, son of the most famous super hero Duo, The Commander and Jetstream, is about to start his freshman year.…
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Film Serial: Batman and Robin (1949)
Superhero Summer Part 1: Batman and Robin (1949) Rare Cuts takes on their Epic Superhero summer with one of the biggest heroes of all…Batman! To kick it off, Rob picked the Batman and Robin Columbia Pictures theatrical Serial from 1949. The film serial follows Batman and Robin on a case to figure...
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Movie - Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)
I've Been Meaning to Watch That! RCMS rounds out this theme round with Movies that are on our proverbial list, but we haven't gotten around to watching. Mike picks Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. The 1986 movie has roots in the original home city of the Rare Cuts Media Society. It stars…
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Movie - Suburban Commando (1991)
I've Been Meaning to Watch That! RCMS continues its theme of Movies that are on our proverbial list, but we haven't gotten around to watching. Andrew picks the 90’s alien in the suburbs movie, Suburban Commando. Picked up as some kind of Arnold Schwarzenegger reject (no, really), the movie…
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Movie - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
I've Been Meaning to Watch That! RCMS continues its theme of Movies that are on our proverbial list, but we haven't gotten around to watching. Eric picks Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Is it really that rare? It was a big-budget pre-blockbuster that was a pretty big deal in 1954. The…
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Movie - Experiment in Terror (1962)
I've Been Meaning to Watch That! RCMS kicks off another themed group of picks: Movies that are on our proverbial list, but we haven't gotten around to watching. Rob picks Blake Edward’s 1962 Forgotten Film Noir Classic, Experiment in Terror. The Movie Stars Glen Ford and Lee Remick in a…
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Movie - Rare Exports (2010)
A very special Christmas episode from the Rare Cuts Media Society! In this episode, the RCMS looks at a Christmas Horror Action movie from Finland, The Land of Santa Claus: Rare Exports (2010). When an excavation project digs up more than they bargained for, a legendary force is released upon...
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Movie - Dutch (1991) - And Planes Trains and Automobiles (1987)
A Thanksgiving Double Serving of John Hughes In this episode, the RCMS Scoops up a not-so-classic Thanksgiving movie, Dutch (1991) that closely resembles another Thanksgiving movie 1987’s Planes Trains and Automobile. When looking into Dutch the panel explores some of the connections to John...
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Music - Kooky Spooky...in Stereo (2020)
Kooky Spooky…in Stereo In this episode, the RCMS dives into something Kooky and Spooky for the Spookiest of seasons. In 2020 Everyone’s favorite New Wave Ska superheroes, the Aquabats made good on their Kickstarter campaign and released their first album in almost 10 years. Join the panel as they...
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Movie - The Long Long Trailer (1953)
Part 4 in the Rare Cuts Time Warp 1953! In this episode, we take a re-watch of Rob’s Rare Cuts Time Warp: 1953 pick, The Long Long Trailer. Starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in roles very similar to the Lucy and Ricky roles they are known for! The Long Long Trailer follows Newlyweds, and new...
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Movie - Glen or Glenda (1953)
Part 3 in the Rare Cuts Time Warp 1953! In this episode, we tune into Mike’s Rare Cuts Time Warp: 1953 pick, Glen or Glenda. Cult Classic Director, Ed Wood’s Debut movie! Glen or Glenda explores the internal conflict of the Main character Glen/Glenda in sharing his secret that he prefers to wear...
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Movie - The Twonky (1953)
Part 2 in the Rare Cuts Time Warp 1953! Join us in the Science Fiction genre, or maybe comedy, yet still Horror? Will this story Frighten or amuse you? In this episode, we tune into Andrew’s Rare Cuts Time Warp: 1953 pick, The Twonky. A Movie where a television set has superpowers and comes to…
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Adventures in Disney 1953
Part 1 in the Rare Cuts Time Warp 1953! Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into three forgotten Disney films from 1953. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on The Living Desert, a mesmerizing nature documentary that takes us deep into the vibrant and diverse world of desert wildlife.…
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Rare Cuts Time Warp: 1953 Special Announcement!
Welcome to Rare Cuts Time Warp: 1953 Our Special Summer Series! This is a special announcement episode of the Rare Cuts Media Society podcast, where we announce our summer episode arc. The hosts will go back 70 years to the year 1953 in their Rare Cuts Time Warp arc of episodes. The episode…
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Movie - Anvil: The Story of Anvil
Part 4 in the Biography Series! In this episode, we explore the cult classic documentary film "Anvil: The Story of Anvil," released in 2008 and directed by Sacha Gervasi. (Rob's Pick for the month) The film follows the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil, who were pioneers in the genre in the 1980s…
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Music - Ashlee Simpson: Autobiography (2004)
Part 3 in the Biography Series! In this episode, we explore the meteoric rise and fall of Ashlee Simpson's debut album, Autobiography, released in 2004. (Eric’s Pick this month) We delve into the creation of the album, Ashlee's image and persona, and the impact of her highly publicized SNL...
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Movie - An Honest Liar (2014)
Part 2 in the Biography Series! In this episode, we take a deep dive into Mike’s Pick, the fascinating world of the 2014 documentary "An Honest Liar." The film tells the story of James Randi, a renowned magician, and skeptic who spent his career exposing frauds and charlatans who claimed to have...
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Movie - Auto Focus (2002)
Part 1 in the Biography Series! Andrew picks Auto Focus (2002) A biopic movie based on the debaucherous life and death of Bob Crane the star of Television's Hogan’s Heroes. Greg Kinnear plays Bob Crane and Willem DeFoe plays his bad influence wingman John Henry Carpenter. This movie is based on...
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Movie - The Fly (1958 and 1986)
Part 4 in the Short Fiction on the Screen Series! This Month, Rob picks The Fly by George Langelaan, published in 1957 in Playboy Magazine. It was adapted twice for film. Once in 1958 starring Vincent Price and then again in 1986 Starring Jeff Goldblum. Together the Panel discusses the…
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TV Movie - Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas
Part 3 in the Short Fiction on the Screen Series! This Month, Eric picks Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas by Russell and Lillian Hoban and the 1977 Jim Henson HBO/CBC TV special based on it. The Muppet Special version includes some achievements in Muppet Technology as well as some great music by...
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Movie - The Yellow Wallpaper (2011)
Part 2 in the Short Fiction on the Screen Series! This Month, Mike Picks Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” and the 2011 (or is it 2012) Logan Thomas film based on the story. This version of of the film is an adaptation, somewhat prequel, and something entirely…
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Welcome to the Rare Cuts Media Society! A Book Club Style show where we dive into Movies, TV, Books, Music, and more. Each month one of us will choose a new piece of media to dive into and discuss. Make sure you watch, listen, and read along with us each month so you will be ready for our discussion. Warning: There will be Spoilers!
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