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That's High Praise
by Josh Burkey
Josh and Micah find out which Nicolas Cage movies are truly worthy of high praise! Production of Victims and Villains
Episodes
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Gunslingers (2025) | Episode #46
VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 2025’s Gunslingers is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the latest film from Cage and he’s going Western on this one. The first 13 minutes are spoiler free. Gunslingers opens in theaters everywhere from...
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Wild at Heart (1990) | Episode #45
VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1990’s Wild at Heart is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the legacy of David Lynch, how this movie pays homage to Wizard of Oz and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and...
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Left Behind (2014) | Episode #44
VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 2014’s Left Behind is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the past adaptions of the iconic book, the strange writing choices and more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with...
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Time to Kill (1989) | Episode #43
VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1989’s Time to Kill is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the strange editing choices of Cage’s only international film, the mental health effects of isolation & more. If you or someone you know is reading…
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National Treasure (2004) | Episode #42
VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 2004’s National Treasure is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the legacy of this iconic Cage film, the mental health of legacy and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and…
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The Cotton Club (1984) | Episode #41
VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1984’s The Cotton Club is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the art of jazz, storytelling over the years, the lasting effects of an abusive relationship and more. If you or someone you know is reading this...
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Birdy (1984) | Episode #40
VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1984’s Birdy is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the impact of escapism, the battle of nature vs nurture, the lasting effects of trauma & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and...
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Astro Boy (2009) | Episode #39
VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 2009’s Astro Boy is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss Osamu Tezuka’s impact on not only the property of Astro Boy but also anime as a whole. Plus they navigate around animation around the early 2000s, the...
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Racing with the Moon (1984) | Episode #38
VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1984’s Racing with the Moon is worthy of high praise. In this episode, we sit down to talk what the film says about romance & mental health, preparing for potential death & much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now...
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Dream Scenario (2023) | Episode #37
You’re not dreaming, That’s High Praise is officially back from hiatus. Just in time for spooky season, we have come to find out if 2023’s Dream Scenario is worthy of high praise. In this episode, Captain Nostalgia & VHZest discuss everything from theories on the film, the commentary of mental...
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Longlegs (2024) | Episode #36
In a surprise turn of ends, we have come to find out if Longlegs is worthy of high praise. Fresh from hiatus, VHZest & Captain Nostalgia chronicle their feelings on Cage’s terrifying turn as a serial killer, what the film says about religion, film trivia and more. If you or someone you know is...
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) | Episode #35
We've come to find out if 1982’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High is worthy of high praise. Fast Times serves as Cage’s big screen debut and how much of debut did he truly have? In this episode, we’ll address the legacy of the film, the subject of sex in film, film trivia and more. If you or someone...
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Butcher's Crossing (2023) | Episode #34
We've come to find out if 2023’s Butcher’s Crossing is worthy of high praise. In his second traditional Western, Cage saddles up to hunt bison. In this episode, we share some behind the scenes trivia, film trivia, what the film teaches us about mental health and more! If you or someone you know…
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Pay the Ghost (2015) | Episode #34
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! We've come to find out if 2015’s Pay the Ghost is worthy of high praise. Will Cage pay the ghost to find his son? In this episode, we share our thoughts on this supernatural thriller, share film trivia and more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and…
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Inconceivable (2017) | Episode #33
We've come to find out if 2017’s Inconceivable is worthy of high praise. Nicolas Cage reunites with Gina Gershon and Faye Dunaway for this straight-to-video adventure. Does it maintain the Cage mannerisms? Is it a lifetime movie with a bigger budget? Find out in this brand-new episode! If you or...
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Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) | Episode #32
We've come to find out if 1986’s Peggy Sue Got Married is worthy of high praise. Is it a romantic comedy? Is it a science fiction movie? And does it have some of the strangest film history trivia? The answer is yes to all of these as Josh and Micah break down the film’s genre-blending approach to...
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Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) | Episode #31
We've come to find out if 2001’s Captain Corelli’s Mandolin is worthy of high praise. We step into our first war era film of Nicolas Cage. Journey with us as we discuss the sacrifice and effects of war, the genre-blending approach to storytelling, film trivia and so much more. If you or someone…
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Color Out of Space (2019) | Episode #30
We've come to find out if 2019’s Color Out of Space is worthy of high praise. Worlds collide when Mark from Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast joins us to discuss how this movie stacks up against other adaptations of this famous H.P. Lovecraft story, the impact of narcissism, the beauty of the film…
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Snake Eyes (1998) | Episode #29
We've come to find out if 1998’s Snake Eyes is worthy of high praise. This high stakes thriller boasts quite the cast and crew behind it. Find out if it is enough for this thriller to earn the coveted title of high praise. Join us as we share our thoughts on not only the movie but some of the...
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Red Rock West (1993) | Episode #28
We've come to find out if 1993’s Red Rock West is worthy of high praise. This incredibly difficult to find film united the stars of David Lynch’s biggest projects at the time of its release to create a neo noir film that is bound to grip you. In this episode, we discuss the mental health ups and...
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Renfield (2023) | Episode #27
We've come to find out if 2023’s Renfield is worthy of high praise. We’re back from our hiatus to jump into the lifelong dream of Cage finally coming true as he takes up the teeth and cape of the iconic Dracula. Dracula has been one of three coveted roles for Cage. Find out what the other two are...
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The Old Way (2023) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #26
We've come to find out if 2023’s The Old Ways is worthy of high praise. In a special birthday episode, today’s is his 59th birthday, we’re coming out of hiatus for a look at Cage’s first traditional western. V.H.Zest and Captain Nostalgia will peel back the layers of this film with its film…
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Between Worlds (2018) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #25
We've come to find out if 2018’s Between Worlds is worthy of high praise. In our shortest Nic Cage episode to date, Captain Nostalgia and VHZest dissect the strange fantasy world of this direct to video Cage film. Find out if this strange little movie is worthy of high praise as we navigate…
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The Croods (2013) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #23
We've come to find out if 2013’s The Croods is worthy of high praise. We thought we would try and tackle some of Cage’s more heartfelt and family-focused movies for a few episodes. Journey back with us to the dawn of man with 2013’s The Croods. While Cage has done voice work before it is nothing…
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8MM (1999) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #22
We've come to find out if 1999’s 8MM is worthy of high praise. It’s been two years since the passing of Joel Schumacher and we wanted to honor his legacy by discussing the first team-up between the landmark director and Cage. In this episode, we share our memories about Schumacher, the heavy cost...
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Guarding Tess (1994) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #21
We've come to find out if 1994’s Guarding Tess is worthy of high praise. Cage plays a secret service agent tasked with guarding a former first lady in this mid-90s comedy. Journey with us while we address toxic work environments. their mental health impacts, film trivia and much more. If you or...
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #20
We've come to find out if 2022’s The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is worthy of high praise. This latest effort from the man of the hour could be the most Nick Cage movie we’ve encountered yet. Journey with us as we navigate through the meta nature of this movie, the chemistry between Cage...
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #19
We've come to find out if 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is worthy of high praise. This episode was recorded live at Galaxy Con Richmond 2022. As we navigate throughout the Spider-Verse, we find the intersection of Spider-Men and mental health, trivia, and much more. Thanks to all those...
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Vengeance: A Love Story (2017) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast
We've come to find out if 2017’s Vengeance: A Love Story is worthy of high praise. We want to issue a trigger warning for this episode. This movie deals with themes of sexual violence and PTSD. In this episode, we discuss the injustices both on-screen and off-screen of the aftermath following an...
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #17
IN THIS EPISODE… We've come to find out if 2010’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is worthy of high praise. This fantasy film sees Cage take on the role of Merlyn’s apprentice in search of Merlyn’s replacement. This film is incredibly interesting to look at in the scope of Disney and Cage alike.…
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Primal (2019) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast
We've come to find out if Primal is worthy of high praise. This late 2019 film sees Cage as the closest we will ever see him come to see him taking on the role of Joe Exotic. Journey with us as we recap our favorite Nic Cage movies from this year, favorite episodes and the depths of the jungle…
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Kill Chain (2019) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #15
We've come to find out if Kill Chain is worthy of high praise. This late 2019 film sees Cage as a hotel owner recounting a series of events that might just be as messy as his own line of work. Journey with us as we attempt to decode the Kill Chain of this series of unfortunate events. All this…
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Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #14
We've come to find out if Prisoners of the Ghostland is worthy of high praise. The latest film from Nicolas Cage, which you now stream exclusively on Shudder, maybe "the wildest movie" Cage has ever made. Or at least according to him. Journey with us as we navigate the Ghostland to test Cage's...
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Army of One (2016) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #13
We've come to find out if Army of One is worthy of high praise. The bizarre 2016 biopic that places Nic Cage in the role of a man who has been told by God to hunt down Osama Bin Laden. This movie is insane in just about every way you could imagine and just might be the weirdest Nic Cage movie…
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Teen Titans Go! to the Movies (2018) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast LIVE
Is Teen Titans Go! to the Movies Worthy of high praise? Well we intend to find out while we record this episode live in front of a studio audience in Richmond, VA for Heroes Assemble: A Con with a Cause. Join us as we determine what the best Nicolas Cage film is, what it means to be validated as…
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Outcast (2014) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast
Is Outcast worthy of high praise? That's what V.H.Zest and Captain Nostalgia are about to find out. The medieval epic places Nicolas Cage alongside Darth Vader himself, Hayden Christensen. This 2014 film is one of redemption. Join us as we deconstruct the film towards conversations of addiction,...
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A Score to Settle (2019) | That's High Praise : A Nicolas Cage Podcast
Is A Score to Settle worthy of high praise? Co-host Matthew Basile returns to answer that very question to see if this 2019 revenge film stands the legacy of Nicolas Cage. Join us as we discuss the burden of vengeance, grief and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and...
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Pig (2021) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast
Is Pig worthy of high praise? While Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolf are on the hunt for Cage’s pet pig. We examine the latest drama from the Academy Award winning actor is worth his legacy. Join us as we discuss the importance of value, self-worth, kindness, the positive mental health effects of pets...
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Willy's Wonderland (2021) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast
Is Willy's Wonderland worthy of high praise? The movie in which pits Nicolas Cage against a horde of evil animatronics will no doubt draw comparisons to Five Night at Freddy's. On the surface we find Cage facing off against Willy and his gang of animatronics. There is so much more to the…
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It Could Happen To You (1994) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast
What would you do if you won the Lottery? Nicolas Cage apparently splits his winnings with random strangers he forgets to tip in this surprisingly wholesome mid-90s romantic comedy, It Could Happen to You. In this episode, we discuss the toxicity of abusive relationships, good guy archetypes in...
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Arsenal (2017) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast
The sequel or prequel depending on how you look at it, to 1993’s Deadfall (https://bit.ly/hipraise01) comes in the form of 2017’s Arsenal. Nicolas Cage returns to play Eddie King; one of his most bizarre and insane roles in this crime thriller. We discuss the Zach Snyder connection to this movie,...
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The Rock (1996) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #4
Is Michael Bay’s The Rock worthy of high praise or not? We put it through the trials to find out if it is or not. This 1996 blockbuster pits Nicolas Cage with the legendary Sean Connery and future National Treasure: Book of Secrets co-star Ed Harris. This thrilling md-90s action film offers a lot...
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Rumble Fish (1983) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #3
What do we know about the motorcycle boy? Perhaps not as much as RustyJames who aims to step into his older brother's legend. On this episode of That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast, we journey back to the year 1983 for a black and white coming of age movie that prompts the importance of...
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Bringing Out the Dead (1999) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #2
What happens when the uncontrollable hurricane known as Nicolas Cage meets the great director of Martin Scorsese - the dead come out to play. At least that’s how it was in 1999 when Cage played an EMT who struggled with sleep and depression with Bringing Out the Dead. In this episode, we’re...
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Deadfall (1993) | That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast #1
Among the forgotten ruins of cinema lies the 1993 film, Deadfall. Deadfall depicts the story of a grieving son, who is also a con man, who gets roped into one more score with his uncle. He just happens to encounter a decent amount of strangeness along the way. It happens said strangeness includes…
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Josh and Micah find out which Nicolas Cage movies are truly worthy of high praise! Production of Victims and Villains
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