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by Jack Bishop & Corey Clifford
Filmmaker and actor, Jack Bishop and Corey Clifford take a close look at the films in their life-long DVD and Blu Ray collections and discuss what each movie means to them today. One-by-one, they revisit the movies (bonus features and all) to decide if they should keep ‘em, trash ‘em or upgrade ‘em. And along the way they share hilarious life stories, insights about the filmmaking process and present film theories that usually cause them to fight each other. It's good movie talk!
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- 3 days ago1h 30m
Carlito's Way (1993) with Randall Park
"Here comes the pain!" This week Jack and Corey are joined by the hilarious actor/writer/director Randall Park (Fresh Off The Boat, The Interview) to talk Brian De Palma's underrated gangster drama CARLITO'S WAY (1993)! The three talk first solo movie theater experiences, the enduring legacy of Scarface, Jay Z's 'Reasonable Doubt', straight to video hip hop movies, midlife crisis, dreams, De Palma's untouchable style, Pacino's crazy accent, dying beards, ponytails, Penelope Anne Miller as the ultimate 90s actress, Sean Penn's hair, John Leguizamo's suits, producer Benny Blanco's name, Carlito's bad decisions, Siskel and Ebert, You Are So Beautiful, cheesy songs, affording extras, 1993 movies, Keiko the Orca and Demolition Man's three sea shells.Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what’s in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 46m
Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)
"This time the terror doesn't stop at the screen." Jack and Corey get meta discussing the fan favorite 7th sequel in the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise, WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE (1994)! The two talk horror franchises, Lightning Crashes, Wes Craven's legacy, Spooky Scary Skeletons, Freddy Krueger re-design, post modern meta cinema, stalkers, New Line Cinema, childhood fears, AI scams, earthquakes, karaoke, Rex, Wes Craven calling out Terminator and Jurassic Park, driving while sleepy, Miko Hughes on a rocket ship, Bob Shaye's acting, Heather Langencamp's husband, Johnny Depp's cologne, "no spoiler" culture, Freddy coming out of the closet, slides, claws and telephone calls! PLUS! A special appearance from a surprise guest (Freddy Krueger).Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what’s in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 21, 20261h 30m
Tootsie (1982) with Scott Rowe
"That is one nutty hospital." This week Jack and Corey are joined by comedian Scott Rowe to talk Sydney Pollack's award winning comedy classic TOOTSIE (1982)! The three talk beloved movies, frustrated actors, 80s culture, Tootsie Fever, celery themes, Cinema Possessed After Dark, Dustin Hoffman's rocky reputation, Dubonnet with a twist, great reveals, Jessica Lange's Oscar win, Bill Murray's effortless charm, Teri Garr's bitter memories, the word "Another" in sequel titles, fighting on set, vanity projects, bad hair, drag movies and the 14 year old inside us all.Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what’s in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 7, 20261h 44m
Showgirls (1995) with Jon Gabrus
Leave your inhibitions at the door! This week Jack and Corey are joined by the hilarious Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz) to talk Paul Verhoeven's notorious bomb and beloved camp classic SHOWGIRLS (1995)! The three talk Hollywood's greatest freaks and perverts, misunderstood masterpieces, puritanical 90s, the enshittification of Las Vegas, strip shows, gambling addictions, Elizabeth Berkley's incredible performance, earning the NC-17 rating, aggressive lap dances, insane pool sex, Gina Gershon as the Cheshire Cat, Kyle McLaughlan's embarassment, Joe Eszterhas' surprisingly nuanced script, John Early's spot-on recreation, Paul Verhoeven's hatred of America, cult classics, mirrors, hamburgers, Robert Davi, third act revenge, and jizzing your pants!Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what’s in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 20, 20261h 5m
[UNLOCKED!] Is 'The Odyssey' the best Christopher Nolan movie?
In this special [UNLOCKED!] BONUS EPISODE, Jack and Corey talk about the brand new Christopher Nolan epic adaptation of Homer's THE ODYSSEY (2026)! Presented entirely in IMAX SOUND!And if you like what you hear sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what’s in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 10, 20261h 35m
The Cable Guy (1996) with Stacy Osei-Kuffour
"I just wanna hang out. NO BIG DEAL!" Jack and Corey are joined by writer/actor Stacy Osei-Kuffour (The Bear, Watchmen, PEN15) to talk Ben Stiller's THE CABLE GUY (1996)! The three talk free cable, Everclear, TV reboots, Jim Carrey, audience expectations, Oprah's pizza, Chris Farley's version, $20 million dollar pay days, bad press, movie hate, 90s movies, the MTV movie awards, soundtracks, Matthew Broadrick as the straight man, Jack Black's unique charisma, Ben Stiller's Gen X Masterpiece (this), The Janeane Garofalo / Daria Mandela Effect, Halloween costumes, Karaoke, Medieval Times, the ____ From Hell genre, and Chest Buttons.Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what’s in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 25, 20261h 53m
100TH EPISODE: Heat (1995)
Jack and Corey celebrate 100 EPISODES IN THE CAN by talking the 90s most beloved epic crime thriller, Michael Mann's HEAT (1995)! The two reminisce about the past 100 episodes of the podcast, discuss the definition of a "great ass", talk 90s bootleg video tapes, Robert De Niro's sexy subtlety, Al Pacino's insane improvisation, 1995 movies, James Bond parodies, 3 hour movies, L.A. Takedown, Michael Mann's love of his wife, bad 4Ks, film bros movies, Val Kilmer's incredible physical performance, loud ass gunshots, the North Hollywood shootout, Kill The Cat, Dennis Haysbert snack daddy, Moby's good song, mythical endings and Danny Trejo.Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what’s in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 11, 20261h 51m
American History X (1998) with Tory Devon Smith
Some legacies must end. This week Jack and Corey are joined by actor Tory Devon Smith (The Five-Star Weekend, The Baldwin Archives) to talk Tony Kaye's haunting and controversial drama AMERICAN HISTORY X (1998)! The three talk films about racism, acting in a crop top, basketball scenes in movies that are not about basketball, behind the scene's controversies, Edward Norton's workout routine, Edward Furlong's divisive performance, Anne Dudley's gorgeous score, Alan Smithee, actors directing actors, Guy Tory's sparkling performance, awkward dinner table conversations, the influence of Spike Lee, and alternate endings.Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what’s in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Filmmaker and actor, Jack Bishop and Corey Clifford take a close look at the films in their life-long DVD and Blu Ray collections and discuss what each movie means to them today. One-by-one, they revisit the movies (bonus features and all) to decide if they should keep ‘em, trash ‘em or upgrade ‘em. And along the way they share hilarious life stories, insights about the filmmaking process and present film theories that usually cause them to fight each other. It's good movie talk!
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