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Cynic Critique: A Cult Film Podcast
Hosted by Cynic Critique · EN
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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Conan The Barbarian & Red Sonja Rebooted
Sep 2000:48:59Tap to summarizeRebooting 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:X (FKA Twitter)InstagramBlueSkyThreadsWebsiteLetterboxdBeaconsZine Machine00:00 Start01:18 Conan The Barbarian25:54 Red Sonja40:16 QuestionsAll clips featured are from the official trailers and movies.
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Red Sonja & Kull: The Conqueror
Sep 1300:40:11Tap to summarizeContinuing 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)InstagramBlueSkyThreadsWebsiteLetterboxdBeaconsZine Machine00:00 Start01:05 Red Sonja19:45 Kull: The Conqueror33:24 QuestionsAll clips featured are from the official trailers and movies.
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Conan the Barbarian & the Destroyer
Sep 600:44:53Tap to summarizeFrom 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:X (FKA Twitter)InstagramBlueSkyThreadsWebsiteLetterboxdBeaconsZine Machine00:00 Start01:01 Conan the Barbarian23:58 Conan the Destroyer36:36 QuestionsAll clips featured are from the official trailers and movies.
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Heavy Hitters & Underdogs: Part 3 (Inception & Extracted)
Aug 2300:56:29Tap to summarizeThis 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 Inception, and 2012's Extracted.Our links:X (FKA Twitter)InstagramFacebookBlueSkyBeaconsResonance Ronin Links:X (FKA Twitter)InstagramBlueSkyThreadsWebsiteLetterboxdBeaconsZine Machine00:00 Start01:16 Inception34:56 ExtractedAll clips featured are from the official trailers and movies.
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Heavy Hitters & Underdogs: Part 2 (Ex Machina & The Machine)
Aug 1600:56:05Tap to summarizeThis 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 The Machine.Our links:X (FKA Twitter)InstagramFacebookBlueSkyBeaconsResonance Ronin Links:X (FKA Twitter)InstagramBlueSkyThreadsWebsiteLetterboxdBeaconsZine Machine00:00 Start01:09 Ex Machina25:48 The Machine49:50 QuestionsAll clips featured are from the official trailers and movies.
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Heavy Hitters & Underdogs: Part 1 (The Martian & Ellipse)
Aug 901:07:57Tap to summarizeThis 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 little-known Ellipse.Our links:X (FKA Twitter)InstagramFacebookBlueSkyBeaconsResonance Ronin Links:X (FKA Twitter)InstagramBlueSkyThreadsWebsiteLetterboxdBeaconsZine Machine00:00 Start01:20 The Martian39:58 Ellipse52:51 SPOILER for Ellipse53:40 Back on Ellipse01:00:09 QuestionsAll clips featured are from the official trailers and movies.
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Jason Trost AKA JTro 2 + The Waves of Madness
Aug 200:42:42Tap to summarizeThis 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 Afar via IndiegogoInvasion Outback via AmazonWaves of Madness TrailerJTRO Link TreeOur links:X (FKA Twitter)InstagramFacebookBlueSkyBeaconsResonance Ronin Links:X (FKA Twitter)InstagramBlueSkyThreadsWebsiteLetterboxdBeaconsZine Machine00:00 Start01:14 Jason Trost Interview39:36 Thomas' Review of The Waves of Madness All clips featured are from the official trailers and movies.
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Fantastic 4(Four) Films: Part 2
Jul 2600:56:12Tap to summarizeIn 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 Fantastic Four. X (FKA Twitter)InstagramFacebookBlueSkyLetterboxdBeaconsZine Machine00:00 Start00:55 Fant4stic24:06 The Fantastic 4/Doomed!39:21 Bryan's Dream F4 Film43:40 QuestionsAll clips featured are from the official trailers, movies, and other things mentioned.
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Fantastic 4(Four) Films: Part 1
Jul 1901:03:50Tap to summarizeIn 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. X (FKA Twitter)InstagramFacebookBlueSkyLetterboxdBeaconsZine Machine00:00 Start00:56 Fantastic 4 (2005)31:03 Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)55:57 QuestionsAll clips featured are from the official trailers, movies, and other things mentioned.
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The Gunn Superhero Show (Superman, The Specials, and Super)
Jul 1200:42:23Tap to summarizeIn 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)X (FKA Twitter)InstagramFacebookBlueSkyLetterboxdBeaconsZine Machine00:00 Start00:58 Superman Short Review By Thomas02:35 Bryan's Review + Spoilers06:38 The Specials20:40 Super37:30 QuestionsAll clips featured are from the official trailers, movies, and other things mentioned.
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