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Classic American Movies

by Christopher Kelly

I love showing movies to people and talking about the stories behind making them. Join me for an educational look at films throughout the years and as I interview those who make them (in a segments called "Cult Classics with Chris.) After listening to the show, please follow the pod on Instagram and Facebook . (Note: Not all films will be American, or classics). Original theme music by Nick Montalvo

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Ep. 120 - Other Mommy

I’ve said it a lot this year, but is "Other Mommy" the most bizarre movie of 2026?  In my latest episode, I dive deep into Rob Savage's new supernatural horror film starr

Oct 16
26 min

Ep. 119 - Dusty Saunders Interview ("Big City Pizza"/ Blotto Films)

Catching Dusty Saunders’ flick Big City Pizza at the Amazing Fantasy Film Fest blew me away. The setup is pretty straightforward: Boney, a skeleton pizza delivery guy, na

Sep 28
1 h 32 min

Ep. 118 - Mia'Kate Russell interview (Penny Lane is Dead writer/director)

After watching Mia’Kate Russell's latest movie Penny Lane is Dead, I was fully prepared to write a review. It’s totally clear she’s a massive horror junkie who has a seri

Sep 14
2 h 00 min

Ep. 117 - Insidious: Out of the Further

The Insidious series is six movies strong and 15 years old. Really?  From dental hygienist horror and endless living room forts to the tattooist mapping out plans on grap

Aug 31
26 min

Ep. 116 - The End of Oak Street (with 2nd 2nd AD Riley Flanagan)

Review and interview! What happens when a quiet 1982 Michigan suburb is suddenly transported back to prehistoric times? You get The End of Oak Street—the intensely fun ne

Aug 24
1 h 08 min

Ep. 115 - Tom McLoughlin Interview Uncut (Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives)

Happy 40th Anniversary to Jason Voorhees!  A little while ago, I decided to re-release older episodes that are uncut. Back when I first started podcasting, having sharp,

Aug 3
1 h 16 min

Ep. 114 - Uwe Boll (Citizen Vigilante)

Uwe Boll is no stranger to controversy. I first heard of him about 20 years ago when he challenged his harshest critics to a boxing match. Well, he’s back in everyone’s s

Jul 20
1 h 20 min

Ep. 113 - Young Washington

I’m not a historian—I’m just a guy who loves movies—but I’ve got to say, this was an interesting ride. Before George Washington was the face on the dollar bill, he was a

Jul 13
32 min

Ep 112 - Jackass: Best and Last

It’s been 26 years since Jackass first hit our screens, and I can’t believe we’re here. From the early days of Big Brother magazine to the insanity of Jackass: Best and L

Jul 2
39 min

Ep. 111 - The Death of Robin Hood

Forget the swashbuckling, tights, and the lighthearted folk hero we grew up with. This isn't the Errol Flynn classic. We’re looking at an aging, broken Hugh Jackman tryin

Jun 25
40 min

Ep. 110 - Masters of The Universe (the best movie in theaters no one is watching)

I’m back from the Underground Film Festival in Orlando, fresh from wining best feature script and I’m ready to talk about He-Man! Masters of the Universe is the best movi

Jun 18
35 min

Ep. 109 - Backrooms (2026)

If you haven’t seen Backrooms (2026) yet, you’re missing out on one of the most intriguing horror experiences in recent years. Directed by Kane Parsons, this film takes t

Jun 8
32 min

Ep 108 - Karsen Schovajsa (The Killing Cell; Dead Renegade Films)

“The Killing Cell” is an awesome found footage film that’s been tearing up the festival circuit with awards and nominations! Writer/director/producer and actor Karsen Sch

Jun 1
1 h 05 min

Ep 107 - Passenger (w/ special guest, 2nd AD Coalin Smith)

***This podcast contains light spoilers*** If you miss the era of grimy 2000’s horror movies with practical effects, real locations, and wild behind-the-scenes stories,

May 27
1 h 05 min

Ep. 106 - Obsession

It feels nice to finally have the podcast studio up and running. For my first film, I’m covering Curry Barker’s Obsession. Since seeing his first film, Milk & Serial , I

May 20
43 min

Ep. 105 - John A. Russo Interview UNCUT (Night Of the Living Dead; Return of the Living Dead)

As renovations are nearing their end, I figured I would release another un-cut episode! Arguably one the biggest name in zombie history, John A Russo is one of the last p

Apr 13
48 min

Ep. 104 - Interview with the Chiodo Bros. (Killer Klowns From Outer Space; Ernest Scared Stupid)

My next short, “The Dinner” has approved for crowdfunding at Seed&Spark! Check out the link here to learn how you can be a part of the film.  Since I’m building my podca

Jan 27
1 h 26 min

Ep. 103 - Mark Jones interview re-release (Leprechaun; Rumpelstiltskin)

I had interviewed Mark Jones on June 15, 2020. During the pandemic, nearly every filmmaker I reached out to was eager to talk and loved the idea of the podcast. Mark Jone

Jan 18
1 h 10 min

Ep. 102 - BS The Final Chapter

The pod and blog are going to go dark because my wife and I are buying a new house and I'm building my own podcast studio! I figured I would chop up another BS episode un

Jan 12
48 min

Ep. 101 - Ken MacLaughlin (We're So Dead; Christmas horror comedy)

***This episode contains light spoilers*** I had met Ken while working on vertical movies in Georgia and I found out he had made a hilarious and violent Christmas restaur

Dec 23 2025
1 h 21 min

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