Cinema Degeneration

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!"

Sequel Too, Deja Vu - ”The Bride Of Frankenstein”

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 21st episode, we are tackling our first Universal Horror movie from 1935 with the legendary "THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN".  Directed by the also legendary James Whale and starring horror icon Boris Karloff as The Monster. Also starring Colin Clive, Dwight Frye and Elsa Lanchester in a dual role as Mary Shelley and The Bride. This first follow up to Universal's mega-hit the OG 1931 Frankenstein is arguably one of the greatest classic horror sequels of all time. In this Gothic tale the titular Dr. Frankenstein builds the Monster a mate which has disasterous results. Join our host Cameron Scott and first time co-host and pop culture/horror enthusiast Matt Hageman as they dissect a classick favorite black and white horror gem.

 

"To a new world of gods and monsters!"

Grindhouse Pizzeria - ”Hillbillys In A Haunted House”

On Episode 22 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 first for us here at Cinema Degeneration with 1967 G RATED!!! "HILLBILLYS IN A HAUNTED HOUSE". Directed by Jean Yarbrough (who had over 130 feature film and TV directing credits to his name) and quite the horror legendary lineup including John Carradine, Lon Chaney and Basil Rathbone.  This film follows a trio of country western singers who are on their way to a jamboree but instead get mixed up with ghosts, spies and the aforementioned Haunted House. This film is silly, whacky, light hearted, goofy and did we mention it's a musical?  Not our usual fare here at the Pizzeria but a fun romp noentheless. 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!

 

"Nothing but a weirdwolf... A WEIRDWOLF!"

Take Out Edition - ”Panic”

We bring you the 10th 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/musician Thomas Berdinski (The Giant Rubber Monster Movie), take you on an Italian/British/Spanish voyage with the 1982 sleazy horror/science fiction extravaganza "PANIC" aka (BAKTERION) from genre Italian veteran Tonino Ricci and starring the late great David Warbeck. This is a Resident Evil story before there was even Resident Evil to be heard of in this tale of a mad scientist and his experiments with bacteria gone horribly wrong. Cinema Degeneration welcomes you to enjoy some Take Out while we explore the misadventures of Captain Kirk (yes you read that right...Captain Kirk) as he battles with a deformed monstrosity leaving a line of bodies in his bloody wake!

 

"WHAT YOU HAVE SEEN MIGHT REALLY HAPPEN... PERHAPS IT ALREADY HAS!"