Cinema Degeneration

Sequel Too, Deja Vu - ”Desperado”

On this show, our specialty is sequels, sequels, and more sequels.  From the good ones, to the bad ones, to the really ugly ones, we'll be covering them all!  We've got homicidal maniacs that won't stay in the grave, sci-fi epics whose stories cannot be told in a single tale, and much much more.  For our 22nd episode, we are tackling our first mega-action film with the sequel to El Mariachi "DESPERADO" from 1995 from writer/director Robert Rodriguez.  Desperado stars such icons as Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo and Cheech Marin amongst many others. This second chapter of the Mariachi trilogy continues the tale of the titular musician/gunslinger as he continues his trail of vengenace with someone, anyone, everyone.  Join our hosts Cameron Scott and first time co-host and pop culture enthusiast/writer/and doctor of psychology Ritch Hall (Hall Space Podcast) as they dissect a classic favorite action flick from their youth!

 

"It was as if the lights dimmed, just for him."

Albert Pyun Appreciation Month - ”Crazy Six”

We here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of the life and career of the late great filmmaker Mr. Albert Pyun.  Pyun was a maverick director with over 50 directing credits to his resume before he passed away unfortunately in late 2022. Often operating well outside the studio system Pyun delivered films the only way he knew how...his way.  We are continuing the adventures and our 8th and final episode with a complex action/drama in Pyun's filmography with the 1997 European thriller "CRAZY SIX", starring Rob Lowe, Thom Matthews, Burt Reynolds, Ice-T, Mario van Peebles and Norbert Weisser. This flashy crime thriller is a story about an addict known only as Crazy Six takes on a daring heist with his posse when they steal weapons grade plutonium from the European mob and the insanity that follow. Join our hosts Dustin Hubbard and Cameron Scott as they discuss this unique chapter of Pyun's epic film history that shows that sometimes it pays to be just a little bit crazy   Join us for the last episode in an intense celebration of the expansive Pyuniverse!

 

"I never saw a place where there are so few brains and so many guns!"

 

Albert Pyun Appreciation Month - ”Brain Smasher”

We here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of the life and career of the late great filmmaker Mr. Albert Pyun.  Pyun was a maverick director with over 50 directing credits to his resume before he passed away unfortunately in late 2022. Often operating well outside the studio system Pyun delivered films the only way he knew how...his way.  We are continuing the adventures and our 7th episode with a rare comedy in Pyun's filmography with the 1993 action/comedy/romance thriller "BRAIN SMASHER: A LOVE STORY", starring Andrew 'Dice' Clay, Teri Hatcher, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Tim Thomerson, Brion James and Yuji Okumoto. This Vidmark era thriller is a tale about a supermodel who joins forces with a bouncer to wage battle with a bunch of ninjas for possession over a powerful Red Lotus flower and eventually find love along the way. Join our hosts Gary Hill and Cameron Scott as they discuss this unique chapter of Pyun's epic film history that proves that "dice-light' can actually work.    Join us for an intense celebration of the expansive Pyuniverse!

 

"We are NOT ninjas!"

Albert Pyun Appreciation Month - ”Arcade & Daniel Schweiger Interview”

We here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of the life and career of the late great filmmaker Mr. Albert Pyun.  Pyun was a maverick director with over 50 directing credits to his resume before he passed away unfortunately in late 2022. Often operating well outside the studio system Pyun delivered films the only way he knew how...his way.  We are continuing the adventures and our 6th episode with a true classic in Pyun's filmography with the 1993 science fiction horror video game thriller "ARCADE", starring Megan Ward, Peter Billingsley, Seth Green, John de Lancie, Don Stark, A.J. Langer, and Norbert Weisser. This Paramount Era thriller is a tale about a VR video game that has killer instincts against anyone who dare plays it.  Join our hosts Dustin Hubbard and Cameron Scott as they discuss this stellar chapter of Pyun's epic film history that is near and dear to their hearts.  Also, starting at the 2hr:11min:26sec mark begins a one on one interview conducteed by Scott with ARCADE editor, producer and jack of all trades Full Moon alumni Mr. Daniel Schweiger where we learn all about his career, details on his Full Moon days and even more about ARCADE and it's cult film legacy.  Join us for an intense celebration of the expansive Pyuniverse!

 

You can find Daniel Schweiger at his website here: ON THE SCORE - Film music magazine featuring composer interviews and soundtrack reviews.

 

"Kiss reality Goodbye!"

Albert Pyun Appreciation Month -”Vicious Lips”

We here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of the life and career of the late great filmmaker Mr. Albert Pyun.  Pyun was a maverick director with over 50 directing credits to his resume before he passed away unfortunately in late 2022. Often operating well outside the studio system Pyun delivered films the only way he knew how...his way.  We are continuing the adventures and our 5th episode with a true obscurity in Pyun's filmography with the 1986 science fiction rock opera "VICIOUS LIPS", starring Dru-Anne Perry, Gina Calabrese, Linda Kerridge, Shayne Ferris, Anthony Kentz, and Christian Andrews as Milo the Venusian Beast!  This odd sci-fi tale set sometime in the distant future, a punk rock band gets the gig of a lifetime on a faraway planet if they can only make it to the club in one piece.  Join our hosts Rebecca Rinehart and Cameron Scott as they discuss this rockin' chapter of Pyun's epic film history that is filled with junk space ships, desolate planets, seedy nightblubs, desert sirens, a manaical killer, and a wild ending that must be seen to be believed!  Join us for an intense celebration of the expansive Pyuniverse!

 

"The communicator's destructo babe".

Albert Pyun Appreciation Month - ”Sword And The Sorceror”

April is well upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of the life and career of the late great filmmaker Mr. Albert Pyun.  Pyun was a maverick director with over 50 directing credits to his resume before he passed away unfortunately in late 2022. Often operating well outside the studio system Pyun delivered films the only way he knew how...his way.  We are continuing the adventures and our 4th episode with the one that started it all and Pyun's feature film directorial debut with the 1982 swords and sandals swashbuckling classic "THE SWORD AND THE SORCEROR", starring Lee Horsley, Richard Moll, Richard Lynch, and more.  This is the epic story of mercenary Talon with his trusty three-bladed sword and his quest to reclaim his kingdom from an ancient wizard and an evil emperor.  Join 'Without Warning' hosts Korey Dawson and Cameron Scott as they discuss this epic first chapter of Pyun's epic film history. Not to disappoint but there are plenty of 'Without Warning' style rants including but not limited to the Doctor Strange sequel, Conan the Barbarian, Exorcist III, the video store rental days and even...LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT???  Join us for a month long celebration of the expansive Pyuniverse!

 

"That's a small threat. That's a very small threat."

Albert Pyun Appreciation Month - ”Nemesis”

April is well upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of the life and career of the late great filmmaker Mr. Albert Pyun.  Pyun was a maverick director with over 50 directing credits to his resume before he passed away unfortunately in late 2022. Often operating well outside the studio system Pyun delivered films the only way he knew how...his way.  We are continuing the adventures and our 3rd episode with what is one of Pyun's most action packed films with the 1992 science fiction cyborg thriller "NEMESIS", starring Olivier Gruner, Tim Thomerson, Brion James, Thom Mathews, and more.  This is the crazy story of Alex Rain, a cyborg cop caught somehwere between humanity and the machines, and his fight to find out who is on his side and what side he is on himself!  Join hosts Cameron Scott and Deryk Wehrley as they discuss this diamond in the rough which was a first time watch for one of them!  Join us for a month long celebration of the expansive Pyuniverse!

 

"You see, there's an old saying in this business. It pays to be more than human."

Albert Pyun Appreciation Month - ”Mean Guns”

April is well upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of the life and career of the late great filmmaker Mr. Albert Pyun.  Pyun was a maverick director with over 50 directing credits to his resume before he passed away unfortunately in late 2022. Often operating well outside the studio system Pyun delivered films the only way he knew how...his way.  We are continuing the adventures and our 2nd episode with what is one of Pyun's more obscure films with the 1997 action crime story "MEAN GUNS", starring Christopher Lambert, Ice T, Thom Mathews, Yuji Ohumoto and more.  This action packed and quick witted crime thriller is a story about what happens when you lock 100 killers in an empty prison and make them fight to the death!  Join Cameron Scott and co-host Lee Russell as they discuss this hidden gem and go off on a few rants including, but not limited to, Guy Ritchie and Quentin Tarantino films, Smokin' Aces and even Steven Seagal at one point.  Join us for a month long celebration of the expansive Pyuniverse!

 

"You have all betrayed the syndicate. Maybe in little ways over a long period of time. Maybe once. Maybe one big time. Maybe something in between. You blabbed, you stole, you plotted, you saw too much, maybe you did too little."

Albert Pyun Appreciation Month - ”Cyborg”

April is well upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of the life and career of the late great filmmaker Mr. Albert Pyun.  Pyun was a maverick director with over 50 directing credits to his resume before he passed away unfortunately in late 2022. Often operating well outside the studio system Pyun delivered films the only way he knew how...his way.  We are starting off the adventures with which is arguably one of Pyun's more famous film with the 1989 sci-fi action tale "CYBORG", starring Jean Claude Van Damme in a very early role.  This fast paced martial arts post apocalyptic thriller is filled with action, marauders, torture, and 'slingers' (you'll have to tune in to find out)!  Join Cameron Scott and co-host Tom Komisar as they discuss this gem and go off on a few rants including, but not limited to, the not-so-subtle musical influences in this movie.  Join us for a month long celebration of the expansive Pyuniverse.

 

"I'll take you to Atlanta, and you'll give *me* the cure. And if you don't, I'll give you the horror show."

 

Howling At The Full Moon - ”Dr. Alien”

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon", we're heading back to the 80's for some high school hijinks with our 28th episode and diving into 1989's "DR. ALIEN". Directed by David DeCoteau and featuring a slew of celebrity side characters including Judy Landers, Ginger Lynn, Linnea Quigley, Liz Kaitan, Michelle Bauer, Laura Albert, Karen Russel, Edy Williams and more. This movie follows the exploits of a sexy intergalactic high school teacher doing research on a a very nerdy student to turn him into a stud.   Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Full Moon enthusiast Dustin Hubbard as they take a deep dive into a discussion and dissection of the adventures of alien doctors, oversexed teens, and punk rock band competitions gone wrong.

 

"Please, think about the fate of our planet!"