Midnight Movie Cowboys

John Waters Krazy Kooky Kult Movie Podcast - Episode 2

 

John Waters is back with his Pulitzer prize winning podcast! He’s unleashing his razor sharp wit on Hollywood’s newest films. Now more popular than Joe Rogan’s podcast, John Waters is the daring and dangerous podcast host the world wants and needs. 

 

What does John talk about? Who chimes in with their thoughts and comments? You're just gonna have to listen on and find out.

 

The Killer Remake

John and Hunter are joined by Garo as they cover John Woo's remake of his own classic, "The Killer." Was this a bad idea? You probably know the answer already, but we discuss it anyway. We also discuss the ups and downs of Woo's career, his forgotten comedies, and why recapturing those glory days in Hong Kong is always out of reach.

Manly Wade Wellman

 

John and Eric review the film and tv adaptations of legendary pulp writer Manly Wade Wellman. From TWILIGHT ZONE to NIGHT GALLERY to THE LEGEND OF HILLBILLY JOHN and even MONSTERS, the MMC has Manly's legacy covered.

 

It's another insightful, funny and (dare we say) literary episode of the MMC.

Horizon (Musings from someone who has actually seen it)

 

Auxillary cowboy Eric Zaldivar has seen Kevin Costner's 3 hour but still incomplete epic in the theater. Midnight Movie Cowboy, John, has not. See if the latter can guess what goes on in the movie event of the summer without having seen a frame of it in this mini episode (which is considerably shorter than HORIZON).

 

Enjoy

 

 

 

Detective Double Header: The 70's Mitchum Marlowe Movies

 

John Grace and Eric Zaldivar investigate Robert Mitchum's two film run as Phillip Marlowe in FAREWELL, MY LOVELY and THE BIG SLEEP. Why does it seem like Mitchum played two different characters? Is Michael Winner a good director? Which cult actress did Candy Clark dub in her most popular role? Can Kevin Costner revive the western genre with two long-ass movies? Did JK Rowling's Harry Potter books mind-rape Eric? These mysteries and more are solved in this hard-boiled episode

 

Enjoy

Nintendo 64 Memories

 

Awhile ago, Hunter sat down with fellow millennials Eric Zaldivar and Zolly Becker for an episode looking back on the defining video game console of the 90s, the Nintendo 64. We look back at what made it special and unique, things about it that are criticized and/or misunderstood, and generally other things that the gen x and boomer types on the show just couldn't relate to, with their music that sounds like da Ramones and disco movies. This episode was recorded a few months back, so some references may be dated.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

 

It's the one you've been waiting for! John, Garo and Stu review FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. Will Stu hate it as much as he despises FURY ROAD?

How many Paul Hogan jokes will Garo throw at Stu? All this and more on a very special, highly anticipated episode of the MMC.

 

Enjoy

Hurricane Douglas: The story of Doug Dunning

 

 

John Grace and Eric Zaldivar interview Steve Cattani, producer of the incredible 2016 documentary DECONSTRUCTING DUNNING. This criminally underseen film tells the story of Douglas Dunning, who is an "Act.Tor," a legendary figure of Hollywood Boulevard street culture, played a Klingon in Star Trek 6 and may or may not have been framed for terrorism.

Steve reveals the shocking truth behind the scenes with exclusive stories about this long-in-the-making feature. Be sure to listen to the whole show (even during Stu's outro), so you can hear exclusive messages from Douglas Dunning himself!

 

Enjoy

Stu's Views Episode 08: Black Sabbath 1970 - 2017 Box Set

 

Hey guys, Stu here, the re-emergence of Stu's Views, no I'm not taking another break, I'm just bringing these back as a side piece for when I have something to say.

 

On this one, I dig into the black market, with appropriately,  a Black Sabbath box set that can only be found.... out there somewhere.

 

I discuss what's in the box, the quality of it, and more importantly, nay, contentiously, should you buy it?

 

Listen on, more of these to come in the very near future.

 

Enjoy

Rock 'n' Roll High School

 

Hey gang, yet another episode for you all to sink ya teeth in to (told we'd start cranking them out). On this one, Stu, John and Garo jump on over to the super awesome WATCH THIS MOVIE podcast, to join Mulder and Wolfie, to talk all things Rock n Roll High School, lazer craze boss and of course The Rammmooonnneeesss.

 

160 mins of mayhem, us MMC boys basically hijack the show, but fun was to be had all around.

 

A big ol' thanks to Mulder and Wolfie for asking us to join them, this one is a ripper.

 

Enjoy.

The Phantom Menace: The Gen X Response

 

Hey fam, new episode for you, hot on the heels of our last few (we told you we would start cranking them out regularly) on this one, John and Garo react to a previous episode of the Midnight Millennial Cowboys,

 

Explaining how, and why, Gen Xers responded to Star Wars Episode 1 the way they did. Was Laser Craze Boss really scared of Darth Maul? What was Garo's one black friend's contribution to the legacy of Jar Jar Binks? Listen and find out!

 

Enjoy

Darker Than Amber [1970]

 

We're back for another episode. On this one, John is  joined again by Eric Zaldivar, to discuss the South Florida neo-noir picture DARKER THAN AMBER, starring Aussie bloke Rod Taylor as the O.G. Florida man Travis McGee.

Very much the missing link between 60's action and 70's tough guy cinema, DARKER THAN AMBER is mostly known for a climactic, bone crushing fist fight but it has so much more to offer to the patient than that.

So press "play" and find out what that is in the latest installment of The Midnight Movie Cowboys!

Enjoy

MMC News Flash - housekeeping and podcast updates.

 

Hey guys, Stu here. News flash and updates about what is happening with the podcast. Important news within so listen on.

look ma, no head: The 'Twilight Zone - The Movie' Chronicles

 

We're back! This time with a loooooong episode. John is joined by Eric Zaldivar and Zolly Becker to discuss THE TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE (1983). A movie most people would have forgotten about had it not been for the infamous on set accident that took the life of three people and derailed a director's career ... or did it?

 

And is famous Hollywood confectionist, Steven Spielberg, connected to the lethal catastrophe more than the official story has lead us to believe?

 

And what of everybody's favorite internet punching bag, Kathleen Kennedy? What's she got to do with all this? Find out on your next stop to The Twilight Zone

 

Enjoy

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Hunter is once again joined for a Midnight Millennial Cowboys by Eric Zaldivar and Zolly Becker to mark the occasion of the re-release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in the theater. Here we look back at the cultural events surrounding its release, the ebb and flow of Star Wars in the culture, and how the film was George Lucas' final authentic expression as a filmmaker. No smarmy Gen X takes, no RLM nitpicking, just what Star Wars meant at the time in 1999.

John Waters Krazy Kooky Kult Movie Podcast

 

Hey gang, we are back with a new episode, well, we aren't, but our newest affiliate is. Gang, we've been missing for a while because we have secretly been working on securing this gentleman to join our MMC network. It took a few months, but finally, we can announce that none other than John Waters himself has his own podcast right here on the MMC.

 

You see we were contacted by Mr. Waters back in late 2023, he enjoyed our show and wanted to express himself with a new format besides film, when we suggested he start his own podcast - he was all for it. We offered to house the great man here and after a bit of back and forth, he accepted.

 

So please welcome the legendary John Waters to the MMC. We think you'll love it.

 

More regular MMC episodes are on the way, just sit tight

 

For now though, sit back and enjoy Mr. John Waters, along with a few of his special guests.

They Called Him Mostly Harmless

The MMC return to true crime with the new Max documentary "They Called Him Mostly Harmless." The documentary explores the world of extremely online internet sleuths as they try to uncover the identity of a John Doe who died of starvation in the woods, who didn't seem to want anyone to know who he really was. 

John and Hunter talk about the weird world of internet detective wanna-be's, why hikers look like they're out of shape, and people who seek out intense situations.

All Filler, No Killer Part V

 

Hey gang, we are back, well nearly all of us, for another All Filler, No Killer episode. On this one, Stu and John are joined by Garo, to discuss... whatever we wanted. None of this is planned, it is just a 2 hour talk about whatever. The usual rants are there - Politics, Bruce Lee, Wrestling, along with some other stuff. 

 

We will be back into the films next episode.

 

For now though

Enjoy.

The Iron Claw (2023)

 

John and Hunter ring in the new year with some wrasslin' kino as they dig in to Sean Durkin's "The Iron Claw," the film chronicling the triumph and many tragedies of the Von Erich wrestling dynasty. They discuss the movie, the accuracies and lack thereof, and the historical context for the film.

Phantasm (1979)

 

Hey gang, well after a horrifically long wait, we present to you, our Halloween episode.... recorded in November.... released just before Christmas. Anyway life has been at breakneck speed for some of us, hence why this episode of so so very late, but it's here now.

 

On this one, the 3 of us sit down and discuss the Don Coscarelli horror favourite - Phantasm,  no wait, isn't it The Never Dead? Depending on which part of the world you lived in, you knew it as either one or the other.

 

This episode isn't very long (just over an hour) but it is crammed with al things Phantasm, the odd tangent is there, but that's to be expected.

 

Anyway, again, apologies for the lateness of this. The MMC WILL be back in full swing in 2024, we just needed a break for a bit (hey we have been doing this 13 years, we do get tired ya know)

 

Enjoy

 

Have a Merry Christmas all, and a safe and Happy New Year

 

The MMC

Ready To Rumble (2000)

 

Hey gang, we are finally back with a new episode, and to help us out with our discussion, is returning guest and fellow wrestling mark - Wolfie T (From the excellent Watch This Movie podcast).

 

We discuss the 2000 WCW produced film Ready To Rumble. A film maligned when it came out, unjustly possibly? Well we give our thoughts on it, and a whole bunch of wrestling tangents to boot.

 

Anyway, again, apologies for the lateness, we are now back on normal scheduling, recording a new episode shortly.

 

Enjoy

 

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He is also on Twitter ... X ... whatever the fuck it's called at   www.twitter.com/PositivelyWolf1

 

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The Abominable Dr. Phibes [1971]

 

Hey gang, after an incredibly long time between episodes (blame Stu, it's all his fault) we are finally back, and there  are a few things different at the MMC. All is explained within.

 

On this one Stu and John do something the MMC has never done before in 13 years of the show - cover a Vincent Price film. No, we have never covered one - until now.

We look at the this twisted tale of Dr. Anton Phibes in the first of the 2 Phibes films that we will be covering.

This episode doesn't run too long, but there is no filler on this one (mostly) there is some Bruce Lee chat, but of course.

Anyway, next time will not be so long between episodes, circumstances, with a dash of laziness is what has stalled this one, but it's here now.

Get on it.

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Cannon’s Indy Knock-Offs

 

Just in time for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Hunter and John are joined by Eric Zaldivar to discuss Cannon's Indy knock-offs, King Solomon's Mines and Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold, starring Richard Chamberlain and Sharon Stone. We talk the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of these adventure movies, other Indy-inspired movies, and the legacy of the Indiana Jones films.

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The life and times of Mary Millington

 

Hey gang, we are back with a new episode for you, and on this one, it's all about SEX.

Stu is joined by The Nes (Anthony Nesbitt) to discuss, the raunchy life and sad times, of Britain's first genuine sex star - Mary Millington.

We discuss also the documentary, of which we drew information from, the excellent 2016 release - Respectable, The Mary Millington Story.

Hope you guys like this one, we took a bit of turn in subject matter with this, but we think you'll find it interesting nonetheless.

Stick around to the end for announcements of what is happening with the MMC.

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Death Wish V [1994]

 

Hey fam, we are back with another episode, and joining us for this one is Eric Zaldivar.

We look at the final 'real' Death Wish film in the series - Death Wish V.

So, how bad is this film? Or does it stack up next to the others? Well, you'll just have to find out for yourself.

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The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior

 

Hey gang, we are back! After taking a month off (family life, work and a much needed break) we are back to talk all things Wrestling, with our main focus being, the 2005 WWE 'Documentary' - The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior.

On this one, a very sick Stu and John, are joined (for the very first time on video anywhere) Wolfie T from the wonderful Watch This Movie podcast, to talk the one thing, the three of us love dearly - Wrestling.

We talk, the territories of yesteryear, a multitude of various wrestlers, and of course Jim Hellwig  AKA The Ultimate Warrior.

We have got a few episodes already in the can, so the podcast will be back to normal resumption with this episode onwards.

A big thankyou to Wolfie T for joining us. You can find him over at

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and also here

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Super Mario Bros. [1993]

 

Hey Paesano's, we are back with a new episode. This week the 3 of us are joined by Super Millennial Bros. Eric Zaldivar and Zolly Becker, to discuss the 1993 super flop - Super Mario Bros.

A film with a huge cult following, some of us love it, some of us do not. All of us offer our arguments for, and against it, because once you have seen this film, you cannot unsee it.

So sit back, and listen on, as we discuss this much maligned film.

Also, shout outs to the following podcasts, that we think you should check out.

WTM Watch This Movie, featuring the great men Eric Mulder and Wolfie T.
Find them at    http://www.wtmwatchthismovie.com/wtm

Also check out The Searchers podcast. It's one of the newer podcasts out there, featuring our friend Ben, and his co hosts Kevin and Chris.
Find them at   https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com

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John Wick - Chapter 4 [2023]

What's happening gang? With the runaway success, and high praise that John Wick 4 is receiving worldwide, the 3 of us, along with friend and regular contributor Garo Nigoghossian, decided to sit down and discuss John Wick 4.

As you know, we here at the MMC, do not tow the Hollywood line, so opinions on this may be not to everybody's satisfaction... or are they?

To answer this question, you'll just need to listen on, and find out.

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Look Back On Anger

 

Hi gang, well, finally, after over a dozen years, an MMC 'planned show' has been realized.

One of the first episodes planned way back before we ever recorded anything  (July 2010 to be exact), Stu wanted to do a retrospective look at the works of Kenneth Anger, and finally it is here.

We are joined by returning guest (and Anger afficionado)  Dan Seitler, to discuss Anger's films. From the bizarre to masochistic, and everything in between, it's all covered here.

We want to thank Dan for coming on, had we done this episode way back when, it would not have turned out a fraction as good, or as informative as this one.

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Tracy Zooms In ... And a whole bunch of Tangents

 

Hey gang, we're back with a new episode, and well, it's an oddity for sure. On this one, we are joined by Eric Zaldivar to discuss, ummm.... whatever this thing - Tracy Zooms In - is.

We talk all things Dick Tracy, Warren Beatty, and just for good measure, we go off on a bunch of tangents also.

It all makes for good, humorous octogenarian, detective fun.

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