Cult Connections

Ian Graham

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Cult Connections is the podcast that finds the links between all kinds of film, TV, books and more. From cult classics to major blockbusters we have everything covered. So if you want to hear about the evolution of the zombie film, the obvious and not so obvious screen versions of Spiderman or three films featuring the "other fellas" then this is the place for you. Join your host Ian (@ArbroathMackem) and a different guest every episode as we explore some Cult Connections!
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Britannia Maneira

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08/22/22 • 62 min

Ian is joined by his favourite Brazilian, Raphe Ximenes, to discuss her favourite British films. From the Dark Ages to Leith via Jane Austen country it's a voyage through the cultural landscape of the UK. Music is by Josh Wilson at Joshuawilsongnv.com

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Cult Confessions: Howls Moving Castle

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11/20/21 • 59 min

Ian is joined by Sean McGinty as we both watch the Japanese Anime classic Howls Moving Castle for the very first time. We discuss imagery, world building, voice work and so much more. And find out how dumb we feel having taken so long to watch a true masterpiece!

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Cult Confessions: The Court Jester

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08/30/21 • 48 min

Ian is joined by Stephen Spurling to discuss the smash hit of 1955 Danny Kaye's The Court Jester. Will this musical comedy still hit the funny bone over 60 years on? Were our squashes buckled? Did our bosoms heave. Come and find out! Get it? Got it. Good

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Solaris

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01/15/23 • 58 min

Ian is joined by Danielle Pajak to discuss the three screen versions of classic sci-fi novel Solaris.
Solaris was written by Polish author Stanislaw Lem. Lem is considered an important and influential figure of 20th centrury science fiction. Published in 1961 Solaris concerns a team of scientists studying an oceanic lifeform on a distant planet.
The book has been adapted three times for the screen, once for television and twice for the cinema.
Solaris (1968). Directed by Lidiya Ishimbaeva and Boris Niremburg. starring Vasily Lanovoy, Antonia Pilyus, Vladimir Etush and Viktor Zozulin
Solaris (1972). Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. Starring Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis and Juri Jarvet
Solaris (2002). Directed by Steven Soderberg. Starring George Clooney and Natascha McElhone

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Cult Confessions: Deliverance

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09/24/21 • 57 min

Ian is joined by Mark Plant to discuss John Boorman's Deliverance. We find out about dentistry, nepotism, the Moustache Conundrum and of course "that scene". Mark talks about why his podcast journey also went "up river" and as always Ian admits to why he's never watched this before.

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Fawlty Towers, Faulty Remakes!

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10/13/21 • 65 min

Season Three: Episode Four. In 1975 Fawlty Towers became an instant classic all round the world. So naturally America had to remake it not once but three times. But was it third time lucky or three times a failure? Ian is joined by Lara Kristine Elliot to find out!

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Acme, Antiques and more Adams!: In Conversation With Kevin Jon Davies Part Two.

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08/05/21 • 37 min

In the second part of my conversation with Kevin Jon Davies we hear all working on Roger Rabbit, the crazy world of Cash In The Attic and a special forthcoming Douglas Adams project.

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Cult Confessions: The Crow

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07/28/22 • 48 min

Ian is joined by Nathan Greenaway to discuss 1994s comic book adaptation The Crow. Considered a cult classic and a favourite of many. Find out why Ian only watched it for the first time four weeks ago.
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Frankly Mr Sidebottom

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06/09/22 • 70 min

Ian is joined by Amateur Ornithologist Daniel Clifford to chat about musician, actor and all round renaissance man Frank Sidebottom. From his DIY roots, through punk, children's TV and chat show fame this cult figure could really do it all.
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Bullseye!

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12/06/22 • 58 min

Bullseye! (1990) Find out what happens when two great British actors meet one of the country's most successful directors. Ian's joined by Mark Plant to review Michael Caine and Roger Moore in the Michael Winner directed Bullseye! We also discuss the latest Sight and Sound poll and Agnes Varda's Cleo from 5 to 7

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