Cult Classic Episodes
Zombieland (2009) Breaking Old Habits that Hold You Back | Becoming y…
Summary In this episode, Aaron and Brash explore the film Zombieland, focusing on its themes of personal growth, trauma, and the importance of connection. They discuss how the characters navigate their fears and vulnerabilities, ultimately forming a found family in a post-apocalyptic world. The hos…
Waterworld (1995) – Sinking Budgets, Soaring Stunts, Kevin Costner's …
Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into one of the most infamous cinematic epics of the '90s: Waterworld. They explore how this post-apocalyptic maritime adventure became the most expensive film of its time—complete with hurricanes, on-set injuries, and Kevin Costner’s controversial creative con…
Jersey Girl (2004) – Kevin Smith’s Sweetest Swing, Ben Affleck and JL…
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash revisit Kevin Smith’s most divisive film: Jersey Girl . Departing from his usual vulgar wit and the View Askewniverse, Smith explores fatherhood...
Star Wars: Caravan of Courage, An Ewok Adventure (1984) - Ewoks, War …
Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash celebrate Star Wars Day by diving deep into one of the galaxy’s most bizarre and beloved offshoots— The Ewok Adventure: Caravan of Courage and its sequel, The Battle for Endor . From childhood...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Part Two: Raphael's Rage and Do…
Episode Overview: What makes a person gravitate toward Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, or Michelangelo? According to Aaron, a classroom teacher by day and podcast host by night, your favourite Ninja Turtle reveals more about yo...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Part 1: From Sewers to Stardom.…
Episode Summary: In this bodacious episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, hosts Aaron and Brash shell out their thoughts on the classic 1990 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They reminisce about their first encounters with...
DragonHeart (1996) – Part Two: The fall of King Einon and Bowen's Her…
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash continue their deep dive into Dragonheart (1996), exploring Einon and Bowen’s character arcs , the Spoiled King vs. Hero’s Journey tropes , and ...
DragonHeart (1996) - Part One: Draco and Sean Connery: How Motion Cap…
(PART 1) Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash take a deep dive into Dragonheart (1996), the fantasy adventure that revolutionized CGI with its pioneering work on Draco, voiced by Se...
The Crow (1994) – The Best Soundtrack of the 90s, How Eric needed Sar…
Episode Summary: In this Portaleers Pick episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash dive into the deeper themes of The Crow (1994). They explore character arcs, emotional depth, and what makes this film a lasting...
The Crow (1994) – Cult Classic, The Tragic Loss of Brandon Lee, Legac…
Episode Summary: In this Portaleers Pick episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash explore The Crow (1994), the gothic cult classic directed by Alex Proyas and starring Brandon Lee . They discuss their first exp...
Was "A Knights Tale" Ahead of its Time? Modern Vibes in a Medieval Wo…
What if a film could seamlessly blend 14th-century aesthetics with modern rock music? Join me, Aaron Davies, on this thrilling episode of the Fandom Portals podcast as we dive into the world of "A Knight's Tale." We'll explor...
Did "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" End Sean Connery's Acting…
In this episode Aaron dissects the troubled production and mixed reception of the 2003 film "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" to see if it was really a flop or if it has found a second life as a cult classic. We talk ab...