The cult of cult cinema. Brothers Bryan and Thomas bring films to discuss, that they feel don't get the attention deserved. This can be older films, cult films, and simply the absurd. Always digging to unearth those lost gems cinema forgot.
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Cynic Critique hosts Cynic Critique: A Cult Film Podcast, a tv show with 92 episodes published.
Rebooting from last episode's Conan movies, we talk about the last attempts at adapting the world of Conan with; 2011's Conan The Barbarian, and 2025's Red Sonja. Resonance Ronin Links:
Continuing from last episode's Conan movies, we look at it's oddly considered sequels, 1985's Red Sonja, and 1997's Kull: The Conqueror. Resonance Ronin Links: X (FKA Twitter)
From Sci-fi last week to sword and sorcery this week. No longer the heavy-hitters and underdogs but pure 80's cult classics with 1982's Conan the Barbarian and sequel, 1984's Conan the Destroyer. Resonance Ronin Links:
Heavy Hitters & Underdogs: Part 3 (Inception & Extracted)
Aug 23, 202556mEp. 34S2
This week is the third, and final of the mini-series, Heavy Hitters and Underdogs. Where we pair one well-known, critically received film with an indie or DIY film of similar foundations. This third pairing is 2010's Inc
Heavy Hitters & Underdogs: Part 2 (Ex Machina & The Machine)
Aug 16, 202556mEp. 33S2
This week is the second of a mini-series, Heavy Hitters and Underdogs. Where we pair one well-known, critically received film with an indie or DIY film of similar components. This second pairing is 2014's Ex Machina, and
Heavy Hitters & Underdogs: Part 1 (The Martian & Ellipse)
Aug 9, 20251h 7mEp. 32S2
This week is the start of a mini-series, Heavy Hitters and Underdogs. Where we pair one well-known, critically received film with an indie or DIY film of similar ilk. The first pairing is 2015's The Martian and 2019's li
This week, Bryan talks with Jason Trost about The Waves of Madness, his upcoming film, Afar, and much more. Also, Thomas has a side mission to give a quick review of The Waves of Madness. Links for Jason Trost: Back Afa
In preparation for The MCU's Fantastic 4: First Steps, releasing. We wanted to look back on their FOUR previous feature-length outings. We end with the 2015 Josh Trank Fantastic Four, and the unreleased 1994's The Fantas
In preparation for The MCU's Fantastic 4: First Steps, releasing. We wanted to look back on their FOUR previous feature-length outings. We start with the Tim Story Fantastic Four duology from 2005 to 2007.
The Gunn Superhero Show (Superman, The Specials, and Super)
Jul 12, 202542mEp. 28S2
In preparation for James Gunn's Superman we dive into his early ventures into the superhero genre with 2000's The Specials, and 2010's Super. Plus a mini review for 2025's Superman (which may contain spoilers)
A bonus episode: Cancelled 2 Soon. Where we take a cancelled show and discuss what we liked about it. This time, in preparation for James Gunn's Superman, we talk 2018's Krypton from the DC comic and the Sy Fy channel. I
The Source to James Gunn's Superman (All-Star Superman, Superman Vs The Elite, and Superman Unbound)
Jul 6, 202545mEp. 27S2
We dive into three Superman animated features, all rooted in classic comics stories that we believe inspired James Gunn's Superman. X (FKA Twitter)
Into the world of dreams, we discuss the very strange head trips of 2002's Waking Life, and 2006's Paprika. X (FKA Twitter)
Femme Fatales season concludes, as we take a quieter look at revenge, where one ascends, and the other grieves into a descent. These are like 2 sides to the same coin, as we discuss 2002's Heaven, and 2007's The Brave On
Femme Fatales season continues, for the third week, entering the world of martial arts, we will be discussing the classic Lady Snowblood from 1973, its 1974 sequel Lady Snowblood: Love Song Of Vengeance. and 2008's Choco
Femme Fatales season continues, in this second of four episodes we will be discussing a couple of German films with: 1998's Run Lola Run, and 2017's In The Fade. X (FKA Twitter)
The return of Femme Fatales season, in this first of four episodes we will be discussing a couple of 90s heist films with: 1993's The Real McCoy, and 1996's Set It Off X (FKA Twitter)
Spotlight: Val Kilmer Part 4 (Top Secret! and Real Genius)
May 24, 202551mEp. 21S2
The fourth and final week shining our spotlight on the late great Val Kilmer, we go all the way back to the 80s and look at his first feature films as we discuss: 1984's Top Secret! and 1985's Real Genius.
Spotlight: Val Kilmer Part 3 (The Salton Sea & Wonderland)
May 17, 202535mEp. 20S2
Continuing to shine our spotlight on the late great Val Kilmer, we change decade from the 1990s and back to the 2000s. We, again, delve into one of our all-time favourite actors and find some hidden gems in his tremendou
Spotlight: Val Kilmer Part 2 (Thunderheart & The Ghost and The Darkness)
May 10, 202537mEp. 19S2
Continuing to shine our spotlight on the late great Val Kilmer, we change decade from the 2000s era to the 1990s. We, again, delve into one of our all-time favourite actors and find some hidden gems in his tremendous cat
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