Cult Cinema Circle

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 American actors. This film is all about family, loss, connection and generational trauma, but make it Italian, I guess!! Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 this film, and boy oh boy, it’s a movie, I guess Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 film, Serial Mom (1994)!! This movie has everything! Flea markets! Horror movies! Gratuitous Fly Death! Camel Lips! Suzanne Sommers! and Matthew Lillard in a little ponytail. Let's gooooooo Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 Shortbus (2006). We talk about John Cameron Mitchell, seeking understanding and connection in a big city, and just how hard it is to maintain the semblance of a "good" relationship in the "city that never sleeps" Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 it's kind of insane to think of just how many stars would come from this movie! We talk about all of that and more on this episode. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 mid-2010s CGI! Malin Fucking Akerman, goddamn it. Specter Cinema Club Episode CLICK HERE Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"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: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 relevance spirals into obsession — and Joe Gillis, the struggling screenwriter who becomes trapped in her gilded cage. We also talk about all sorts of other stuff, too! Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Beau on Instagram Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 iconic scenes, its influence on everything from prestige TV to internet fan theories, and why it remains the ultimate “you have to see it twice” movie. Whether you’re a Lynch diehard or a confused first‑timer, this episode breaks down the mystery with style, humor, and a little Hollywood chaos. ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Joseph on Instagram or Twitch Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 coverage of REVENGE movies on the pod, by covering one of the best revenge movies out there that only takes place in one location and stress everyone the fuck out; we're putting on our obligatory red sweatshirt and torturing a rapist as we cover Hard Candy (2005). Joining me for today's conversation is actress, writer and podcaster Amanda Jane Stern! We go all over the place for this episode, but me and Amanda had a wonderful conversation all about this wonderful movie and just how important it is to this specific genre. You don't wanna miss this one. ---- Donate to NSVRC , RAINN , and MCASA ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Amanda Jane Stern on Instagram , Bluesky and Letterboxd Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 had a great conversation, and I hope you enjoy it. Donate to NSVRC , RAINN , and MCASA ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Amanda Jane Stern on Instagram , Bluesky and Letterboxd Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 Awareness Month, we're covering REVENGE movies on the podcast, and this one is a fucking banger! We're heading to the gritty New York streets and shooting fuckers up in our long, black coat as we visit the revenge film, Ms. .45 (1981). We discuss the careers of some of the cast and crew of the movie and a WHOLE lot about our titular character of Thana. You don't wanna miss this one! ---- Donate to NSVRC , RAINN , and MCASA ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 of the 80s, how this is a fun play on the Romeo and Juliet story, and yes, we even talk about the maligned musical remake of the film from the late 2010s. Buckle up and let's go for a ride!! Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 movies made by someone who obviously love that genre and those movies, and It's so refreshing to see that in a more recent film. We've got great performances, fun costumes and a fairly good soundtrack through the whole film. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 we talk about Harold and Maude (1971). This film has so much going on in it, but at its core, it’s a story about love, finding your people and how found family is just as real as your actual family. With the recent passing of Bud Cort, this movie has come back into consciousness and so forth, but I hope you’re ready to sing out and be free with me today Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 had such a life after its release, and is still a movie that is talked about to this day, so you'll get to hear all about what I think about this movie, and why I like coming back to it every so often. Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.