Cinema Degeneration

Grindhouse Pizzeria - ”Dirty Mary Crazy Larry”

On Episode 24 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing various Grindhouse, Drive-In, and Exploitation genres; we will be reviewing and dissecting one of the all time classic drive-in fare with "DIRTY MARY CRAZY LARRY" FROM 1974. Directed by John Hough (The Legend Of Hell House) and starring Peter Fonda as Larry, Susan George as Mary, and including Adam Roarke, Vic Morrow with special appearance by Roddy McDowall. It is the story of a couple of down and out racers that have taken to pulling off what they think is the perfect heist, but what they don't count on is a tag along named Mary and a hellbent police Captain who will stop at nothing to catch them. This film is known for some of the most impressive stunts and high octane action car chases done long before the days of CGI.  Our discussion is headed off by our regular hosts Tom Komisar and Cameron Scott! Join the two of them for a grueling good time!  Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!

 

"Hey listen, do you always meet someone for the first time and take an instant disliking to them?"

Brilliantly Insane - ”8mm”

We here at Cinema Degeneration are thrilled to be bringing you a show that we call 'Brilliantly Insane'. A show that will be dedicated to the career and films of Nicolas Cage. One of the greatest living actors and eccentric individuals, his career has spanned 40 years and over 100 films credits and counting. We'll be covering a different movie or two from his expansive filmography in every episode. For Episode #3 we're talking about the dark subject offering from 1999 "8MM" directed by Joel Schumacher and which costars James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare, Joaquin Phoenix, Catherine Keener and Norman Reedus.  It's a dark and haunting tale of a private investigator on a quest to find out whether or not a snuff film is real and punish those responsible for it.  Join hosts Korey Dawson and Cameron Scott from the show 'Without Warning' as they talk shop about one of their favorite iconic actors and one of his most memorable films, and go off on a few rants about things such as Long John Silvers, Stephen Baldwin, the portrayal of the devil in cinema, and even Brainscan???

 

 "If you dance with the devil, the devil don't change. The devil changes you."

Sequel Too, Deja Vu - ”Zombie 8: Urban Decay”

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 23rd episode, we are taking on one of many spinoffs/ripoffs of the Zombie franchise with "ZOMBIE 8: URBAN DECAY" from 2021.  The sequel stars such indie regulars as Mel Novak, Jennifer Nangle, Julie Anne Prescott, Shawn C. Phillips and more. This film is ripe and maybe it's not just the undead!  Something is rotten on the island of Matool and it's not just zombies! Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Dustin Hubbard, regular hosts of the 'Howling At The Full Moon' podcast as they dissect and take a deep dive into the horrors that is...Urban Decay!

 

"He said 'no human lived out here'...isn't that a weird thing to say?"

 

Take Out Edition - ”Timecrimes”

We bring you the 11th episode of our specialty show "Take Out Edition" where we will explore the realms of foreign cinema.  Our hosts will take you along their travels all over the globe while diving into some of the most lucid storytelling, savage cannibals, vengeful spirits, sadistic killers, and post-apocalyptic zombie-plagued landscapes. Join us as we dissect the classics that prove sometimes fear comes with subtitles.

Our hosts, Cameron Scott and filmmaker Daniel Goad (Parallells), take you on a Spanish voyage with the 2007 time travel/horror/dark comedy/science fiction extravaganza "TIMECRIMES" from director Nacho Vigalondo. This is cautionary tale of what happens when a man "accidentally" gets into a time machine and sets up a series of disasters which culminate in unfortunate outcomes.  Cinema Degeneration welcomes you to enjoy some Take Out while we explore the misadventures of Hector(s) as they face off against unlikely foes...themself!

 

"We still have a while before it starts raining."

Howling At The Full Moon - ”Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys”

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon", we're heading back to Toulon's lab for some more puppet/doll shenanigans with our 29th episode and deep diving into the SyFy Channel made for TV 2004 effort "PUPPET MASTER VS DEMONIC TOYS". Directed by Ted Nicolaou and featuring Corey Feldman as a descendant of Andre Toulon and Vanessa Angel as his adversary.  This movie is not a Charles Band production per se; as it was produced for SyFy outside of Full Moon proper but it still filled with all of the puppets and toys that we've all come to know and love. It's Baby Oopsie VS Blade and the rest of their respective hordes...but is it as epic as it all sounds? Join us to find out!  Discussion by our regular hosts Cameron Scott and Full Moon enthusiast Dustin Hubbard as they take a deep dive into a dissection of these classic characters of evil scientists, killer puppets, maniacal toys, pesky demons and much much more.

 

"Mr. Toulon, have you ever been committed to a mental health facility?"

Without Warning - ”Video Game Movies”

Welcome to an altogether new show here at Cinema Degneration we are calling "Without Warning." The theme for this show is unlike any other in our lineup. Hosted by Cinema Degeneration CEO Cameron Scott and his co-host, author, voiceover artist, and host of 'The Diabolical Index' Korey Dawson. The theme is simple: Scott calls Dawson out of the blue with no warning as to what the topic of conversation will be...without warning if you will. Scott will continuously test the overall skill and level of pop culture and movie expertise of Mr. Dawson with totally random topics including movies, literature, pop culture, music, art, comics and more. Dawson has absolutely no prior knowledge to these show topics and is going into the discussions totally blind. These shows are a hoot to record, and we hope as much fun for the audience to listen back to. The 4th episode show topic is on "VIDEO GAME MOVIES". Essentially you are all in for a deep dive discussion on multitudes of films that were based on some iconic and not-so-iconic video game film adaptations. Topics range from Tron, Brainscan, Mortal Kombat, Nightmares, Pixels, Nightmares, Super Mario Brothers, Silent Hill, and of course the various incarnations of the Resident Evil franchise; plus many many more. It's a trip through the back alleys of the good old arcade days so bring your quarters and your popcorn! Join us!

Grindhouse Pizzeria - ”Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer”

On Episode 23 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing various Grindhouse, Drive-In, and Exploitation genres; we will be reviewing and dissecting a true powerhouse titan of a film with the chilling and unsettling "HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER". Directed by John McNaughton (The Borrower) and starring Michael Rooker in his feature film debut at the titular Henry. This film follows the methodical Henry and his roommate Otis (portrayed in a chilling early role by the late Tom Towles) as they lay bloody waste to whomever crosses their paths. Caught in the middle of this murdering duo is Otis' innocent sister Becky (played by Tracy Arnold). Henry leaves us with the age old question of 'who will survive and what will be left of them.' This film is notorious for its grittiness and realism and being NOT for the feint of heart.  Our discussion is headed off by our regular hosts Tom Komisar and Cameron Scott! Join the two of them for a grueling good time!  Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!

 

"It's always the same and it's always different."

 

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!"