D.K's Cult Classics Episode 46 -

"What does it mean when there's a picture of a skull?"

"Good stuff!!!"

Cult Classics kicks off February - quite literally - with arguably one of the best kung-fu movies ever produced. Join DK and uber fan Nick as they head East to discuss Jackie Chan's epic sequel Drunken Master II. Prepare for high kicks, non-stop action and a lifestyle that is a little too close to comfort for DK!

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Created, written & hosted by DK.

Produced by DK

Edited by Nick.

Executively Produced by Mike Wilson

"Water floats, but also capsizes boats."

Cinema Classics Number 23 - "This is my life! It always will be! Nothing else! Just us, and the cameras, and those wonderful people out there in the dark!"

Cinema Classics is back for 2026! In a very apt choice we're looking at classic cinema reflecting on classic cinema this month, as we head down to Sunset Boulevard — Billy Wilder’s venomous, melancholic love letter to Hollywood and one of the most iconic films of the Golden Age. Regular host Michael is joined by stalwart returning guest and fellow first-time viewer Tobi to discuss Wilder’s refusal of subtlety, the film’s ruthless focus and moral ambiguity, and how its heightened dialogue and stylised performances blur the line between tragedy, black comedy, and outright horror. From its famously fatalistic opening to an ending that fully commits to madness, we explore how Sunset Boulevard is a film about illusion, performance, and an industry that devours its own ghosts. We also dig into the film’s meta-casting, gothic production design, dive deep into the themes, and explore why Norma Desmond isn’t meant to feel like a real person — but a movie star who never stopped acting. Is the film slow, or simply uncompromising? Are its clichés dated — or foundational? And who, exactly, is it cruelest to? Fire up your old-school projector, get nostalgic for the past and join us for our thoughts on the ultimate Hollywood fable. What a wonderful next year it's going to be! What fun we'll have!

TW: Attempted suicide, mental illness - 29:14 to 32:40

#podcast #cinema #classicfilm #classicfilmlovers #classicfilmstars #sunsetboulevard #hollywood #gloriaswanson #normadesmond #billywilder

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Created & Hosted by Michael Wilson.

Written by Michael Wilson.

Edited by Michael Wilson.

Produced by Mike Wilson.

“All right, Mr DeMille… I’m ready for my close-up.”

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 45 - "Tear down the wall!"

Our new season of Cult Classics opens with a special episode to benefit the 'Fill the Stein' suicide prevention charity. This time around DK and Melissa take an in-depth look at the Alan Parker-Pink Floyd musical 'The Wall'. Join us for the discussion.

Links:

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If you wish to learn more about 'Fill the Stein' or donate, visit the campaign's Tiltify page: https://tiltify.com/@mcchizzerton/fill-the-stein-2024

American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Official Website: https://afsp.org/

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Created, written & hosted by DK.

Produced by DK

Co-Produced by Melissa Meliha

Edited by Nick.

Executively Produced by Mike Wilson

"If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding!"