It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and the lads are feeling dangerously festive.
This week, Andy, Stu and Ed unwrap a bumper Christmas episode stuffed fuller than a turkey on Life Day. We kick things off with a chat about Rob Reiner.
Then we look ahead to January’s upcoming releases, because nothing cures the post‑Christmas slump like a fresh batch of films to obsess over.
From there, we tackle the big seasonal question:
What actually makes a Christmas film a Christmas film?
Is it snow? Is it Santa? Is it emotional trauma wrapped in tinsel? We break it down, build a framework, and then immediately stress‑test it by debating a handful of questionable festive favourites. Is this really a Christmas film… or have we all just decided it is?
Finally, Andy and Stu descend into the biblical madness of Nicolas Cage’s latest horror fever dream, The Carpenter’s Son — Talking about Cage in a Jesus film on Christmas day? It couldn't be more perfect.
Grab your mulled wine, adjust your novelty jumper, and settle in.
It’s Chriiiiiiiiistmaaaaaaaaaaas!!
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This week, we unwrap the most infamous gift the galaxy has ever given us: The Star Wars Holiday Special — a 1978 fever dream so bizarre even George Lucas pretends it never happened.
Join us as we journey to Kashyyyk for Life Day, meet Chewbacca’s deeply unsettling family, endure musical numbers no Jedi could save, and ask the big question: How did this get made… and why did anyone let it air?
Expect Wookiee grunts, disco‑era chaos, Bea Arthur running a cantina, and the kind of festive weirdness that makes you question your own reality.
Grab your robes, light your Life Day orbs, and strap in — this is the most wonderfully terrible corner of the Star Wars universe, and we’re diving in head‑first
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This week we’re peering into the foggy crystal ball of pop culture with equal parts dread and delight.
We ponder upon:
Expect spirited tangents, cheeky predictions, and a healthy dose of cinematic soul‑searching as we wrestle with both the near and distant future.
Expect sharp takes, sideways glances, and plenty of spirited debate as Andy, Stu, and Ed rummage through the pop‑culture stocking of what’s to come.
Then, Absurd Autumn reaches its grand finale. Andy and Stu dive headfirst into Champagne and Bullets—a fever dream of vanity projects, baffling choices, and unintentional comedy gold. From there, they crown the most Absurd champion of all time, closing the season with a delirious flourish.
Join us for future‑shock musings, cult cinema chaos, and the crowning of absurdity’s ultimate victor.
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This week we’re poking at the present with equal parts curiosity and mischief.
We ponder upon:
Expect spirited tangents, cheeky predictions, and a healthy dose of pop‑culture chaos as we unwrap the year that was.
Expect sharp takes, sideways glances, and plenty of spirited debate as we rummage through the pop‑culture gift bag of the here and now.
Then, Absurd Autumn refuses to stay in its lane. We ditch the drab detour of Freejack (1992) and swerve back into the delirious world of Samurai Cop—this time with its sequel.
The make-up is still questionable, the dialogue still baffling, and the police work somehow even more inexplicable. It’s a return to absurdity that proves some franchises never learn… and we’re all the better for it.
Join us for present‑day musings, future‑shock predictions, and another deep dive into cult cinema’s most chaotic corners.
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This week we’re unwrapping nostalgia and chaos in equal measure. In the first half, we tackle three festive quick‑fire questions:
Expect equal parts sincerity, silliness, and spirited debate as we rummage through the pop culture stocking.
Then, Absurd Autumn refuses to die quietly—it staggers into winter with one last flourish. We extend the competition a few more weeks, and this round takes us to the delirious world of 1991’s Samurai Cop. Bad wigs, baffling dialogue, and inexplicable police work collide in a cult classic that’s somehow both unforgettable and unwatchable.
Join us for festive memories, questionable rankings, and a deep dive into one of the most absurd films ever made
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This week we’re serving up a triple course of chaos. First up: Wicked: For Good. The witches are back, the songs are soaring, and we’re asking the only question that matters. Does Oz still cast a spell, or is this broomstick running out of steam?
Then it’s time for our annual superhero stock‑take. Twelve months of comic book movies, twelve months of capes, quips, and questionable box office decisions. We crown the champions, roast the flops, and wonder aloud if the genre is finally learning how to laugh at itself.
Finally, Absurd Autumn refuses to slow down as we wheel in Larry Cohen’s 1990 cult oddity The Ambulance. Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, and a suspiciously sinister emergency vehicle - it’s part thriller, part comedy, part “how did this ever get made?”
Witches, superheroes, and ambulances. It’s the most unlikely hat‑trick you’ll hear all season.
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This week we’re back with a follow-up to last week’s deep dive into Esquire’s Top 25 Superhero Movies. After some heated debate, we’re swapping out a few of the films that just didn’t make the cut and giving overdue recognition to some unsung heroes that deserved a spot on the list. Expect sharp takes, passionate defenses, and a few surprises along the way.
Then, in the spirit of Absurd Autumn, we turn our attention to the deliriously wild They Call Me Macho Woman. Jungle battles, machetes, and one of the most unhinged villains ever put to screen—it’s a cult cinema fever dream that demands discussion.
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Nicolas Cage may be safely back in his crypt of chaos (for now), which means Andy, Stu, and Ed are turning their gaze to capes, cowls, and cosmic punch‑ups. For the rest of November, it’s all about superhero cinema.
In the first half of this week’s episode, the trio tackle Esquire’s 25 Best Superhero Films list. Which entries truly earn their spot in the pantheon, and which feel more like hype than heroics? Expect passionate calibration, nit‑picking, and the occasional defense of the underdog.
Then Absurd Autumn marches on as Andy and Stu pivot to John Carpenter’s 1988 cult classic They Live. Sunglasses, subliminal messaging, and one of the most gloriously overlong alleyway brawls in movie history — it’s Carpenter at his most satirical and surreal. The duo unpack its absurd brilliance, its biting social commentary, and why it still resonates decades later.
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This week, we unleash the ultimate starter kit for diving into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of Nicolas Cage. Whether you're Cage-curious or a seasoned Cageologist, we've got you covered with:
Then, Absurd Autumn rolls on with a turbo-charged detour into dystopia: The Running Man (1987). We dissect the neon-soaked chaos, game show gladiators, and Arnold’s one-liner supremacy in a world where reality TV kills—literally.
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This week, Ed joins Andy and Stu for a double-barreled blast of Cage-fueled celebration and cult chaos.
First up: Ed grills the lads on their journey to becoming full-blown Cage completionists. What did they learn? What did they survive? And which performances deserve eternal glory? It’s time for the Cageys — our very own Nic Cage awards — where the categories are wild, the winners unpredictable, and the hairlines heroic.
Then, we dive headfirst into Absurd Autumn Part 4, where Big Trouble in Little China gets the full Cage Fighting treatment. Expect sorcery, sewer monsters, neon kung fu, and Jack Burton’s baffling bravado. Is it genius? Is it nonsense? Is it both? We’re here to find out.
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This week, Andy and Stu take a hard look at the films that disappointed them the most. From missed opportunities to outright cinematic misfires, we dig into the rare occasions when the Cage rage hit us hardest. Which titles broke our hearts, and which ones just broke our patience?
Then, Absurd Autumn marches on with a detour into one of the strangest action curios of the 1980s: Gymkata (1985). Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas flips, vaults, and pommel-horses his way through Cold War intrigue, medieval death games, and the unforgettable “Village of the Crazies.” It’s part martial arts movie, part gymnastics exhibition, and all glorious nonsense.
Expect plenty of laughs, incredulous rewinds, and the kind of cult cinema chaos that makes Absurd Autumn our favorite season.
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This week on Cage Fighting, we delve into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of our favourite Cage films - not necessarily the best ones, but it's time to celebrate the films we enjoyed the most. Bad teeth? Occasionally. Bad Wigs? Most of the time. Bad films? Not here! It’s a love letter to the man who can do everything, everywhere… and sometimes all at once.
Then, it’s time to mop up the mess as Absurd Autumn continues with a deep dive into The Toxic Avenger. Expect goo, gore, and glorious chaos as we revisit Troma’s 1984 cult classic and ask: is this the most absurd of them all?
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In this jam-packed episode, we kick things off with a full breakdown of our Nic Cage marathon - from cult classics to chaotic curiosities, we crunch the numbers and share our definitive takes on the wild ride that is Cage’s filmography. Then, we dive headfirst into Absurd Autumn, our new seasonal series celebrating the weird and wonderful. First up: Yor: The Hunter from the Future, a prehistoric sci-fi fever dream that sets the tone for what's to come. Strap in for this double feature of madness and movie love.
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It's done. We're at the end. Outcast (2014) has been watched. And so, we've now seen them all. Cage's filmography is bang up-to-date.
This episode starts with our breakdown of Outcast, and then ordering all of Cage's films released between 2010 and 2019.
It's been a long time coming.
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This week, we dive headfirst into the wildest decade of Cage’s career: the 2000s. From flaming skulls to treasure hunts, we rank every Nicolas Cage film released between 2000 and 2009 - chaos, wigs, and all are going on here. Which era-defining performance reigns supreme, and which ones are best left buried in the sands of Knowing?
Before that though, it is time for our penultimate Cage review: Arsenal (aka Southern Fury, depending on your hemisphere). We dissect this gritty crime thriller, revisit the return of Eddie King (yes, Deadfall Eddie King), and ask the big questions: Is this a spiritual sequel? A multiverse glitch? Or just Cage doing Cage things in a prosthetic nose?
Strap in for rankings, rants, and one last descent into the Cage-verse before the final curtain.
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Andy, Stu and Ash are back for the second half of the scorching summer review, diving into July and August’s cinematic offerings. From Jurassic World: Rebirth stomping back into multiplexes, to Superman, Weapons, and the genre-defying K-Pop Demon Hunters.
This episode stacks Summer 2025 against past box office seasons, crunches the numbers, and dares to predict what Summer 2026 might look like (spoiler: more capes, fewer dinosaurs?).
Then, in a tonal swerve worthy of Cage himself, the duo descend into the murky underworld of Running with the Devil. Drug routes, double-crosses, and Nic Cage in full cryptic mode. What more could you want?!
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Blockbusters, reboots, and billion-dollar surprises! This week we kick off our two-part summer 2025 box office breakdown with the films of May and June. From Lilo & Stitch’s global domination to the end of TC's Impossible Missions, we dig into the hits, the flops, and the franchises feeling the fatigue. Expect stats, snark, and a few spicy takes on what’s working (and what’s wobbling) in the theatrical landscape.
Then, in the second half, we saddle up for another ride through the Cage canon with Gunslingers. A dusty, delirious western that might just be the most Nicolas Cage thing Nicolas Cage has ever done. Is it high art, high camp, or just high noon nonsense? We’ve got thoughts.
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The leaves will be turning, the vibes are shifting, and your favorite podcast is back with a seasonal forecast that’s 0% meteorological and 100% CINEMAAAA. We’re diving headfirst into the cinematic chaos coming your way this autumn.
From prestige Oscar bait to “wait, they made a sequel to that?” surprises, we’ve got your fall watchlist covered.
We also got a sneak peek at Borderline, landing for rent or purchase on 8th September. Is it a sleeper hit or just sleep-inducing? Tune in for our spoiler-free thoughts.
And in the final act, we enter the home stretch of our Nicolas Cage odyssey with A Score to Settle (2019)—a film that asks, “What if revenge… but make it emotionally complicated and also maybe a bit sleepy?” Only five Cage films remain, and the countdown is officially on.
Pumpkin spice optional. Opinions, as always, are not.
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This week, we’re trading film reels for vinyl grooves. Matt’s back, and we’re diving into the world of music—starting with Pop Slop, our term for the way pop music gets unfairly dismissed despite its cultural weight and emotional punch. We’re also tuning into the buzz around a possible Arctic Monkeys return: is it just noise, or is Sheffield’s finest gearing up for something big? Plus, Muse gets the microscope treatment, and we explore what makes their sound so divisive. It’s a genre-hopping, myth-busting episode that asks: what do we really value in music?
All of that and then we add the first album by the noughties genre-bending, Hadouken! into the Cage Fighting Record Club.
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In part two of our deep dive into David Zucker and the ZAZ legacy, we explore Zucker’s personal rules of comedy, the evolution (and occasional devolution) of spoof and parody, and touching on how censorship shapes - and sometimes strangles - artistic expression. Expect gags, gravitas, and a few groan-worthy puns.
Then, Andy and Stu inch ever closer to Cage Completionism with The Runner (2015), a political drama where Nicolas Cage runs for office, runs from scandal, and occasionally just… runs. Is it a forgotten gem or just jogging in circles?
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