The Cult Popcast

Episode 62 "Another Round"

| Analysis | In a more introspective episode we discuss ’Another Round.’ The director, Thomas Vinterberg, is up for the category of ‘Best Director’ for this movie that greatly explores mankind’s relationship with alcohol. Steven learns what the term “head canon” means.

Episode 61 "The Father"

| Analysis | Is it future? Or is it past? Our final review of the 'Best Picture' nominations for the 2021 Academy Awards is here! 

Episode 60 "Sound of Metal"

| Analysis | Did you know that they changed the sound categories at the Academy Awards this year? ‘Sound of Metal’ was one of the more intriguing films that was nominated this year and we are here to talk about “Why?”

Episode 59 "Minari"

| Analysis | Wonderful, wonderful ‘Minari.’ What an inspirational and delightful film… and the story behind it is even better! Join us as we talk about this Best Picture Nominee and why we think it deserves to win!

Episode 58 "The Trial of the Chicago 7"

| Analysis | ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ goes on trial today as we talk about this "Sorkinist" take on this event from 1969. Ally is back by popular demand, as we are enveloped in riveting conversation about revisionist history surrounding important societal and political matters.

Episode 57 "Judas and the Black Messiah"

| Analysis | Oscar season is upon us! Will ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ win best picture? Gabe and Steven briefly talk ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ and the importance of Production Design.

Episode 56 "2021 Grammy Winners and Oscar Nominations"

| Review | Steven and Gabe briefly discuss the 2021 Grammy Winners as well as talk about the 2021 Oscar nominations focusing primarily on the films they have already done episodes on; 'Mank,' 'Promising Young Woman,' and 'Nomadland.' 

Episode 55 "Nomadland"

| Analysis | Gabe and Steven talk all things ‘Nomadland,’ Chloe Zhao, socks, and ‘Sonic the Hedgehog.’ Spoilers ahead.

Episode 54 "Hades"

| Review | We discuss the wildly popular indie game that released in 2020, ‘Hades.’ It was anticipated to be “Game of the Year,” and is almost unanimously beloved by video gamers who have the privilege of playing it. ‘Hades’ is a true masterpiece and in this episode we are joined by Scott Hendrix in an attempt to explain why it is.

Episode 53 ”WandaVision”

| Review | Normally we would review the season as a whole, but so much is happening that half way through the season we couldn't stop ourselves. We start off spoiler-free and then get into spoilers; Discussing theories, the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe including Spider-Man and the Phase 4 slate.