Part 2 of the Holiday Theme Time - Thanksgiving

In today's episode, Eric Picks St Elmo’s Fire to celebrate the Fall season and Thanksgiving! Join hosts Andrew, Rob, Eric, and Mike as they dive deep into the 1985 film "St. Elmo's Fire." While this Brat Pack classic might be remembered for its iconic theme song, the hosts tackle the film's controversial portrayal of post-college adulthood and its shortcomings compared to other Brat Pack staples. Explore potential modern remakes, the film's portrayal of flawed friendships, and witty alternative taglines—all sprinkled with humor and candid critiques. Plus, discover how "St. Elmo's Fire" measures up in the holiday spirit competition with Rob’s Halloween Pick the Old Dark House! Whether you're a Brat Pack aficionado or a curious newcomer, this episode offers a nostalgic dissection of a movie that left its mark on the 1980s. Tune in for lively debates, a trip down memory lane, and a few laughs along the way!

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Part 1 of the Holiday Theme Time - Halloween In this episode of Rare Cuts Media Society Rob has the Pick! Mike, Andrew, and Eric dive into the depths of the 1932 classic horror film "The Old Dark House," directed by James Whale. They unravel the hidden layers of the film, exploring subtle LGBTQ subtexts, unique character dynamics, and its blend of horror, comedy, and romance. Discover how this film might have influenced iconic works like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Clue." Meanwhile, Join the hosts as they engage with eerie settings, mysterious characters, and the intriguing legacy of this cinematic gem. Tune in for an entertaining exploration that promises to thrill and enlighten fans of classic cinema!

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Rare Cuts Media Society is on the road and every road trip needs some great tunes. IN this special edition one off episode, the Panel each pick a different bit of music to listen to on in the car….and all of the artists had to be Missourians As the Rare Cuts Media Society travels the great state of Missouri, they picked jams that span geography from St. Louis’ favorite Yahct Rock son, Michael McDonald to Kansas City’s Chopping Rapper Tech N9ne, Their picks also traverse the long rich history of the state from the Ragtime tunes of James Scott to the Ska tunes of Dan P and the Bricks! And to make it more fun….They give points to decide who had the best Road Trip picks! Check it out to see who takes home the prize for best playlist!

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Superhero Summer Part 4: Superman the Radio Serial (1940)

Rare Cuts Epic Superhero Summer goes back to another DC comics Legend to finish out the picks. Mike picks Superman the Radio Serial from 1940. This version of superman aired in radio syndication every few days from 1940 until the early 1950’s resulting in over a thousand episodes. The Rare Cuts Media Society doesn’t listen to all of them but rather the first 21 for the original story arc. The Superman you know and love is a Little different here but this one sets the stage for what will become the Modern Superman! In addition to Superman the Panel also discuss the dying art of the Radio Drama and its possible resurgence in the form of podcasts! Anyway…Soar into this episode with the Rare Cuts Media Society!

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Superhero Summer Part 3: The Rocketeer 1991

Rare Cuts Epic Superhero Summer goes back one more time into the Disney Library with 1991’s The Rocketeer. Andrew picks this adventure film about a young pilot who stumbles upon a jetpack that transforms him into a high-flying hero, battling Nazis and saving the day in 1930s Los Angeles. "The Rocketeer" stars Billy Campbell as the titular hero, Cliff Secord, Jennifer Connelly as his girlfriend Jenny Blake, and Timothy Dalton as the villainous actor Neville Sinclair. The cast also includes Alan Arkin as Cliff's mentor, Peevy, and Paul Sorvino as mobster Eddie Valentine. The Panel discuss the reasons this movie isn’t praised as the big blockbuster Disney Intended it to be. And because this one is Disney, Eric goes off the rails and talks a little too much about Disney…like he doesn’t have some other podcast about Disney to do that on! Anyway…Soar into this episode with the Rare Cuts Media Society!

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Superhero Summer Part 2: Sky High (2005)

Rare Cuts Epic Superhero Summer Strikes back with Disney’s Sky High (2005). Eric pick the movie about a Superhero High School where Will Stronghold, son of the most famous super hero Duo, The Commander and Jetstream, is about to start his freshman year. The Movie’s all star cast features Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Bruce Campbell, Cloris Leachman, Lynda Carter, and A couple of Kids in the Hall! The panel takes a look at whether or not a star studded cast is enough to make this beefed up Disney Channel style movie a worthy successor to Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. Will Eric get the panel to admit that Sky High paved the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

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Superhero Summer Part 1: Batman and Robin (1949)

Rare Cuts takes on their Epic Superhero summer with one of the biggest heroes of all…Batman! To kick it off, Rob picked the Batman and Robin Columbia Pictures theatrical Serial from 1949. The film serial follows Batman and Robin on a case to figure out who is the evil Wizard who has stolen a machine that can remote control any vehicle in the world, and enough diamonds to power the machine. The panel takes a look at what makes this version of Batman work, and where it fails. They also take a dive into the historical context of where this fits into Hollywood. Will Batman take the Rare Cuts Media Society Down with the Wizard?

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I've Been Meaning to Watch That!

RCMS rounds out this theme round with Movies that are on our proverbial list, but we haven't gotten around to watching. Mike picks Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. The 1986 movie has roots in the original home city of the Rare Cuts Media Society. It stars Michael Rooker as Henry a kind of fictional serial killer, based hevily on real serial killer Henry Lee Lucas. The movie was very low budget and made very quickly all around Chicagoland. But it paid off when it saw great box office returns, despite its X rating. Siskel and Ebert gave it two thumbs up, What will RCMS think?

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If you want to get started on Super Hero Summer (our next theme) Start here with Rob’s 1949 Batman Pick: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVHwajtDt4lfsKr26QTlRN9slCvavIweQ&si=GTqrVLrgYs6Bsf-A

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