#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast
Welcome to #CageClub! Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi are watching all of Cage's movies, writing about them at cageclub.me, and podcasting about them. Join them on this journey! Presented by the CageClub Podcast Network.
Thu, July 18, 2024
Longlegs (2024)
The biggest Nicolas Cage film in years is finally here, and we're here to talk all about the summer's biggest horror film: Longlegs! First, though, we talk about Nicolas Cage discourse on Twitter, his fears surrounding AI, and how many movies he (might, possibly, could?) have left. We discuss the marketing of Longlegs and what it means that both Cage and director Osgood Perkins dedicated this movie to their moms. We talk about the movie not exactly aligning with what we expected it to be (and the importance of going into films without a preconceived notion), Cage once again "going full Cage," and whether or not Brad Pitt would have worked in the role of Longlegs. We also talk about Osgood Perkins' other films (as well as his type of filmmaking), Maika Monroe's strong performance as Lee Harker, and the inevitability of the ending. We wonder: is the titular character of Longlegs simply a sad old man? What does his name mean?
Thu, May 16, 2024
Arcadian (2024)
#CageClub is back already to talk about Arcadian, a movie that hit movie theaters for a weekend or two a bit earlier this year! We talk about the strange inspiration behind the creatures in this movie (which we find to be both creative and interesting), the intentional lack of understanding about why society seems to have crumbled, and Cage's newfound cinematic affinity for... running? Joey talks about how this (narratively) reminds him of The Last of Us Part II. We talk about what's "missing" (or "lacking") in Arcadian, as well as the sort of strange way that the movie wraps up the stories for our main characters (both the living and the dead). We preview upcoming Nicolas Cage movies -- including one maybe releasing tomorrow?? -- as well as news about other upcoming projects.
Mon, May 06, 2024
Dream Scenario (2023)
After a long winter slumber, #CageClub is back with a vengeance to talk about last year's Nicolas Cage masterpiece, Dream Scenario! We praise Kristoffer Borgli and explore the real family affair both on screen and behind the scenes of this movie. We talk about how Dream Scenario shares similarities to other Cage movies, the reality and the terror of the film's dream scenes, and an all-time great monologue from Nicolas Cage. We talk about Dylan Gelula (and all of Michael Cera's ad agency), antelligence, and how we'd handle the reality of the entire world dreaming about us. (We have no good answers.) Mike teases a dreamcast (not the Sega console). Joey shares his one real issue with the movie. We talk about whether the ending works, how to pivot to make it even deeper/more profound, and how perfect the perfect final scene is. (We'll be back very soon for Arcadian!)
Tue, October 17, 2023
Butcher’s Crossing (2023)
This has been a banner year for Nicolas Cage fans, as Butcher’s Crossing marks his sixth (!) new film of the year… so far! This is a moderately spoiler-heavy episode, so if you want to wait until you’ve seen the movie (releasing in theaters on Friday, Oct. 20 and on VOD after that) to listen, just know: it’s Cage’s best movie of the year so far. We talk about feeling re-energized for this podcast based on the success of this movie, we admire the cinematography (and the landscape of the American West in general), and we discuss cinematic name coincidences. We talk about the tragedy of the American bison (and how it correlates to modern waste), Cage’s bold (read: incredible) look in this movie, and how Butcher’s Crossing adds elements of horror without ever going full-tilt. We find a new wrinkle on a Cage movie staple, talk about Cage’s character’s slow descent into madness, and whether or not Cage’s star meter is higher right now than it’s been since 2008.
Mon, October 09, 2023
The Retirement Plan (2023)
This is turning out to be quite the prolific year for Cage -- with still more to come -- as #CageClub returns for the fifth time in 2023 to talk about The Retirement Plan! This one made its way to theaters, but did historically poorly -- and we try to explore why. This movie is Nicolas Cage's version of Nobody or John Wick -- which is exciting -- but if this is the only time he'll ever play this type of character... we wish we got more. Even though our podcast's "brand" is positivity, The Retirement Plan puts that ethos to the test. We talk about it failing to be the type of movie it desperately aspires to be, its internal confusion over technology, and its unclear villainous hierarchy. We also talk about the movie drawing influence from Quentin Tarantino and the cool ideas it showcases, featuring some new stuff we've never seen.
Mon, August 21, 2023
Sympathy for the Devil (2023)
#CageClub returns with yet another new Nicolas Cage movie this year -- with even more to come -- in the form of Sympathy for the Devil! This movie marks the return of "Crazy Cage," which (while fun to watch) does not a good movie make. We talk about how Sympathy for the Devil is reminiscent of other (better) movies, like Collateral and A History of Violence, and its determination to add twists and turns to draw out suspense without layering in new narrative. We talk about the things we liked (and the things we didn't), whether the movie wanted to look like a COVID movie, and the strange visual effects on display throughout. We re-assess the types of movies Cage makes (and look ahead to the rest of the year) and talk about Rotten Tomatoes' ratings twisting our perceptions of this film.
Fri, August 11, 2023
The Flash (2023)
It's been long enough since The Flash released for us to spoil the good news: Nicolas Cage finally played Superman in a live action film! We're back with a brief episode (before two more [!] episodes later this summer) to talk about Cage's non-animated debut as the Man of Steel. (Let's never forget Teen Titans Go! To the Movies.) We talk about the frustration of having this reveal spoiled for us (and how incredible it would have been if we didn't know it was coming). We wonder who this cameo was for, other than, like, us and Nicolas Cage. We also try to parse the hate toward The Flash in general, both understanding it and not (at all). We also break down Nicolas Cage's explanation of using City of Angels as a training ground (???) for his work as Kal-El.
Mon, April 17, 2023
Renfield (2023)
Nicolas Cage is back in theaters with Renfield, and #CageClub is back with a spoiler-filled review of the movie! We're talking about Nicolas Cage's portrayal of Dracula, his return to vampire living, and whether or not this was the type of film he always saw himself playing one of his dream roles. Joey shares his worries about the film (and whether or not they manifested), Mike offers some Universal monster history, and we discuss whether or not the movie "feels" like New Orleans. We pitch alternate versions of Renfield, ways to tighten up the movie, and Cage embracing a role in a way that isn't "Cage-y." We look ahead to upcoming Nicolas Cage movies, try to link Universal's recent monster releases, and discuss the (other) Dracula trailer that played before we saw Renfield.
Mon, January 23, 2023
The Old Way (2023)
Nicolas Cage has a new movie in theaters (well, by now it's on VOD), so #CageClub is finally back to talk about The Old Way! Since the very start of this podcast, Mike has wanted Cage to star in a western. His dream finally came true... but did it live up to expectations? We talk about how Cage held up in his first "true" western, the killer mustache he's rocking, and the authentic look of the scenery and locations. We pick out our favorite moments -- and the issues we had with the movie -- as we discuss how The Old Way exists in a space somewhere between VOD and theaters (for whatever this means in 2023). We also talk about the return of "Joey" from A Score to Settle and the #CageClub debut of podcast network royalty Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
Thu, April 14, 2022
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is finally here, and we got a chance to see it a little early! We’re keeping this episode almost entirely spoiler-free, so feel free to listen before you see it… and you SHOULD see it as soon as you can, because it’s great! After literally years of worrying, our fears were put to rest as The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent turned out to be much more than a movie where Cage (and the creative team) lean into the meme-ification of his personality. It’s a celebration of his career, his persona, and the people who love him (hey! it’s us!). We share some of our favorite moments, reactions to the different actors cast in the film, and some of the most interesting things we learned from the in-person Q&A from writer and director Tom Gormican.
Mon, September 20, 2021
Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)
This year has treated Nicolas Cage fans very well so far, and the hits keep on coming with Sion Sono's Prisoners of the Ghostland! It's not clear if we'll get another Cage movie this year, but if this is our final one in 2021, we sure went out with a weird, neon-soaked bang. In this episode, we talk about the work of Sion Sono, the rules of this world (and the relatively grounded nature of all this insanity), and why Prisoners of the Ghostland may have been more interesting if its narrative focus was placed elsewhere. We also look ahead to the four new Nicolas Cage movies that he's got coming out in the next few months, and reflect on the crazy amount of news that has hit the wire since we recorded Pig a month or so ago!
Sat, July 17, 2021
Pig (2021)
Many people are calling Pig "the return of Nicolas Cage," but ask any fan, any real fan, and they know he's been here for years. That said, Pig is easily his best performance since (at least) Mandy, and likely one of the finest in his career. We headed to the theater to watch Cage's latest, and we're here to talk about the quest for truffles and his search for a stolen pig. Plus, as has become custom on these episodes, we look forward to what's coming after Pig to see where Cage may be headed, and to see what types of roles and types of movies he could find himself in in the coming years. This may be our last #CageClub episode of the year -- there's nothing left on his IMDb this year, so hope for Prisoners of the Ghostland! -- but we'll be back whenever we're able to see another one of his films.
Sat, February 13, 2021
Willy's Wonderland (2021)
Nicolas Cage is off to a rapid-fire start with 2021, quickly following up a Netflix series with Willy's Wonderland! Available now on VOD, Willy's Wonderland sees Nicolas Cage in the unnamed role of "The Janitor," tackling a challenge he has not yet faced in his career: an entirely wordless performance! In this episode, we talk about how the movie compared to our expectations, what we hope to see Nicolas Cage take on in the future, and how Willy's Wonderland could have been even more fun. We also run down the checklist of #CageClub Movie Bingo (and get a result that is kind of surprising, given the nature of the movie) and look ahead to wonder what the next Nicolas Cage movie will be... and what other movies we may wind up talking about in 2021.
Sun, January 10, 2021
History of Swear Words (2021)
We closed out 2020 in a strong way with a few new Nicolas Cage movies, and we're opening 2021 equally strong with the Netflix original series History of Swear Words! The series marks Cage's return to TV after nearly a decade away (he hadn't graced the small screen since his return to SNL in 2012) and his first official TV series ever (or, at least since his bygone TV pilot for The Best of Times). After all that time... was the wait worth it? Is History of Swear Words worth your time? Join us as we chat about the six episodes that Netflix dropped in the first week of the year, the Cagenections we found in the series, and whether or not we think that we'll get more episodes in the future. Also: mathematical swear breakdowns!
Tue, December 22, 2020
The Croods: A New Age (2020)
'Tis the season for gifts and joy, and what more could we ask for than The Croods: A New Age, our second new Nicolas Cage movie of 2020?! Even better: it's Nicolas Cage's 100th acting credit! In this episode, we return to the Stone Age (right?) after more than 7 years away to re-visit the Croods and to meet the Bettermans for the very first time. We talk about the visual wonder of the movie, the real-world Cagenections, and (of course) the Banana Bros. (Plus, Wigasus, but that's so weird that it's probably best if we just move on.) We sing the praises of Kelly Marie Tran and dream up ways to re-team Nicolas Cage with Peter Dinklage. We also wonder if The Croods: A New Age is the end of the road for the franchise -- or if there's another story in this world to tell -- and figure out just how "Cagey" this movie is by running through our #CageClub Movie Bingo categories!
Mon, November 23, 2020
Jiu Jitsu (2020)
The streak continues! After nearly 11 months of worrying (and 8 months of a global pandemic), a new Nicolas Cage has seen the light of day in 2020: Jiu Jitsu. The internet has created a massive backlash against this movie, but we've gotta say: it's pretty okay! Featuring one of Cage's most grounded performances in a while (pay no mind to our episode art), it's a nice return to form for Supporting Character Cage and a new foray into the world of martial arts. In this episode, we talk about Cage's performance, some of the narrative/plot inconsistencies, and how we would have made this movie better. We also talk about a semi-major (albeit brief) crossover with 2 Fast 2 Forever, the physicality (and acting styles) of Frank Grillo and Tony Jaa, and determine just how Cage-y this movie is with our #CageClub Bingo checklist.
Sun, March 08, 2020
104 Color Out of Space (2019)
Finally. At long last, after more than a year of waiting, and just about six months of friends telling us we *had* to see Color Out of Space, the time has come. Joining us to talk about all things Nicolas Cage, Richard Stanley, and H.P. Lovecraft is past guest (and Lovecraft superfan) Chris Podcasts. In this episode, we talk about the unseeable color, the many alpacas, and Wiccan rituals. We also discuss whether or not this is a good adaptation of the Lovecraft story, whether or not that question even matters, and where Color Out of Space falls in the lineage of Lovecraft adaptations. Also: there's a revelation and a confession that could shock you to the core and rattle the future of #CageClub as we know it.
Mon, December 09, 2019
103 Grand Isle (2019)
Grand Isle marks the fifth new Nicolas Cage movie in five months, and (maybe?!) the final one in 2019. What a year it's been! In this episode, we're preparing for the looming hurricane (and marital strife) by talking about all of the craziness in Grand Isle, where it ranks among Cage's 2019 releases, and how this feels like an amalgamation of a handful of his other movies. We also talk about KaDee Strickland as a brunette Nicky Whelan, Luke Benward as a buff Slow Joey, and (of course) Nicolas Cage in mutton chops with a cigar in his mouth. We also look ahead to the early releases of 2020, throw out a few suggestions on how we can keep the Cage Chain going, and wonder if any other actor in history has ever had such a prolific streak of releases.
Sat, November 09, 2019
102 Primal (2019)
The Cage Chain continues with Primal, our fourth Nicolas Cage movie of 2019, and the fourth consecutive month with a new release! Before we dig our proverbial ghost cat teeth into this movie, we revel in the wonder of this streak of Cage movies, and look ahead to the next two months, each with a new release: Grand Isle and Color Out of Space. Then, we grab our spotted white jaguar and board a boat to Puerto Rico to hunt the most dangerous game of all: Nicolas Cage. In this episode, we talk about Cage's best friend (a parrot), lament the fact that Famke Janssen was given nothing to do, and wonder why there's a little kid on this boat. We also talk about how Primal could be even better, and wonder what's getting into all of these actors that find themselves squaring off with Nicolas Cage.
Wed, October 23, 2019
101 Kill Chain (2019)
Who will survive the kill chain? That's what we're finding out on this episode as we break down Nicolas Cage's latest straight-to-VOD movie, Kill Chain. In this episode, we further discuss the four tiers of Nicolas Cage straight-to-VOD movies, stick The Runner with some unnecessarily (though possibly justified) savage burns, and then try to make sense of the jumbled plot of this movie.
Tue, September 24, 2019
100 Running with the Devil (2019)
Nicolas Cage may not have hit the 100 movie plateau yet, but this is episode #100 of #CageClub Prime... and what a way to celebrate! While there are far more legitimate/credible actors in Running with the Devil than you'd expect, there's far less David Lee Roth than there should be, which is quite disappointing. In this episode, we continue to celebrate The Autumn of Cage (carefully worded so as to avoid snarky double entendres about The Fall of Cage) with our second new movie in as many months. Featuring a Laurence Fishburne performance ripped straight out of Cage's playbook, grand ambitions to imitate Indiana Jones and Traffic, and ZERO CHARACTER NAMES, Running with the Devil is a movie that you'll either never forget... or forget instantly. Your choice.
Tue, August 13, 2019
099 A Score to Settle (2019)
It's taken more than seven full months, but we've finally gotten to our first Nicolas Cage movie of 2019: A Score to Settle! The bad news first: this is not a very good movie. The good news: not only is it a new Nicolas Cage movie (which in and of itself is a wonderful thing), but it's fun as heck to watch and to talk about. We're going guestless this episode so that we can dive deep into all of the wild and wacky nonsense that this movie serves up. We talk about this film's ties to Fight Club, Cage's character's (apparently real) death-inducing insomnia, and whether or not prisoners are able to make baseball bats while incarcerated. We also talk about the fact that Cage yells "Joey!" about 150 times in this movie, which is kind of the greatest thing of all-time.
Thu, June 20, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: The Boy in Blue (1986)
Here it is: the final (for now) episode of #CageClub Revisited! Sure, we have some huge movies left to cover, but we're going out rowing with The Boy in Blue. In this episode, we pour one out for the missed opportunity that was the national pastime of sculling, admire Nicolas Cage's chiseled physique, and take a trip down memory lane to the origination of the euphemism "compromise" for having sex. Thank you all for joining us on this ride. Print out that final (again, for now!) #CageClub bingo card, fire up the DVD, and join us on this wildly unhelpful commentary track! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, June 06, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)
It won’t take us a full 72 hours to re-watch Gone in 60 Seconds, but we appreciate the generous amount of time you’ve given us for this episode! In this episode, we join Nicolas Cage on his hunt for Eleanor, albeit with a much smaller crew than the one he assembled, and marvel at all of the many, many similarities between this movie and the original Fast and the Furious. If you’re a fan of #CageClub Revisited, you’re not going to want to miss this episode, as it includes a very important update about the future of the podcast! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Tue, June 04, 2019
The CageClub Podcast Network Celebrates its 1000th Episode!
In August 2015, we released our very first podcast and proceeded to tear through Nicolas Cage’s filmography at a breakneck pace. We had no idea that we'd continue after we finished Cage’s filmography, but we asked, “What’s next?” and went from there. After nearly four years, we are releasing our 1,000th episode. In this episode, Joey Lewandowski talked many of your favorite CageClub Podcast Network hosts: Mike Manzi of Third Time’s A Charm, Joe Two of 2 Fast 2 Forever, Chris Podcasts of Now and Again, Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party, Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films, Jordan Polan-Clarke and Cara Gael O’Regan of Wistful Thinking, Aislinn Addington of The Contenders, Lindsay Gibb of Winona Forever, Jonah Rubino of X is for Podcast, and Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse of .html. Thank you for listening. Share your favorite episode or memory with us by emailing mailbag@cageclub.me!
Thu, May 23, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: Army of One (2016)
Wedding bells are in the air — not at CageClub HQ, just in the world in general — and we’re continuing the journey we began last episode with something new! We’re just trying to get a sword through customs as we hunt for OBL alongside Nicolas “The G” Cage in Army of One! In this episode, we look back at the career of Russell Brand, wonder why Nicolas Cage doesn’t do more comedies, and find a startling number of similarities between this movie and Birdy. Mike also tries to guess more of Joey’s favorite movies of the 2000s, and Joey vamps for a while as Mike refills his coffee. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, May 09, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: Birdy (1984)
It's the time of the year where wedding bells are in the air, and we're kicking off a four episode arc of #CageClub Revisited around something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. First up: something old! We're headed way back in time to Nicolas Cage's seventh acting credit, Birdy, on this very special episode of our show. In this episode, we look back at the career of Matthew Modine, discuss the relationship between his and Nicolas Cage's characters, and wind up confusing this movie with Racing with the Moon. Then, as the episode winds down, Mike tries to guess Joey's favorite movies of the 2000s! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, April 25, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: Lord of War (2005)
We’re continuing our month of 4Kage (Nicolas Cage in 4K) as we travel around the globe with Cage and Jared Leto (who looks an awful lot like Zac Efron) in Lord of War! In this episode, we realize that this movie is very difficult to follow when you’re not hearing the dialogue, so we take an audio detour and help out past #CageClub guest, Walt Hickey, with his @NicCagePlotBot! We also fantasize about what a luxurious life it would be like to be a gunrunner, admire Jared Leto’s cocaine Ukraine, and plan our next two months of #CageClub Revisited! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, April 11, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: Knowing (2009)
April’s the fourth month of the year, so we’re celebrating Cage in 4K this month (aka 4Kage). As we revisit Knowing, we realize: the numbers are the key to everything. In this episode, we’re inspired by the dedication of P.S. I (Still) Love Hoffman, and we try to stay focused and only talk about the movie. Will that work? Watch and listen along and find out! We discuss whether or not the ending is a copout, wonder why no one believes Cage, and debate whether or not Cage steals something (for Bingo-related reasons). Grab your black stone and head to your nearest abandoned field, because we’re resetting the population and revisiting Knowing! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, March 28, 2019
098 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
It’s been a while since Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse hit theaters, but now that it’s available on Blu-ray and VOD, we’re finally able to chat about it! We knew that for such an important #CageClub movie, we’d need to bring in the heavy hitters… the guys who dedicate their entire podcasts to Marvel movies and comic book movies. Joining us as we thwip, swing, and flip our way through the multiverse are (most of) the hosts of HTML and X is for Podcast, Nico Vasilo, Kevo Risse, and Jonah Rubino! We dive deep into the lore of Spider-Man, discuss our favorite Spidey iterations, and come to the realization that the only correct choice is Spider-Man Noir. Sometimes, we’ll let a match burn down to our fingertips just to feel something. Anything.
Thu, March 28, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: The Humanity Bureau (2017)
Considering how not-good The Humanity Bureau is, it may seem a little surprising that we're revisiting it less than a year after covering it for #CageClub Prime. Lest ye forget that we are never above lumping things in with a really shoddy theme -- like our "Month of Weather-ish Movies!" -- nor are we above blowing through the movies we're less excited to re-watch so that we're (eventually) left with exclusively good and/or fun movies. With both of those explanations in mind, join us as we slap the life back into kids, tape bread over our empty eye sockets, and get gunned down in our prime as we try to make sense of this movie! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, March 14, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: The Frozen Ground (2013)
The Frozen Ground marks Nicolas Cage's second team-up with John Cusack, and it's in the running for their worst collaboration (though that honor, if you will, likely still goes to Arsenal). For a movie with such a stacked cast of "that guy!" guys, it's a real shame that this movie isn't better than it is. But if you've been looking for a podcast where we watch a movie that features ASAC Schrader, 50 Cent with a ridiculous wig, and Vanessa Hudgens getting taken more times than you can count -- and then barely talk about the movie -- boy, do we have a podcast for you! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, February 28, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: City of Angels (1998)
Following his epic three-part action trilogy, Nicolas Cage took a hard left turn toward City of Angels so that he could sit on stuff with Andre Braugher and stand way too close to Meg Ryan. We’re headed back to Los Angeles to listen to the sunshine, awkwardly hover near bubble baths, and get taunted by Nick Offerman. One thing that we totally forgot to touch on, which is perfectly understandishable when you consider that we watch movies for Revisited basically on mute, is that this movie’s soundtrack is pretty massive, even if it’s not particularly good. Considering that we like to pretend we’re the authorities on all things Nicolas Cage, just pretend that we talked about that. Please and thank you! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, February 14, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: Zandalee (1991)
Zandalee is the kind of movie that you remember parts of (but forget the rest) and wonder, upon rewatch, why isn’t everyone talking about this movie all the time? In honor of Valentine’s Day, we opted to watch the movie that most closely resembles a Skinemax film in Nicolas Cage’s filmography. Featuring Erika Anderson (who cannot keep her clothes on), a re-pairing with Judge Reinhold, Marisa Tomei (in a part so small you’ll wonder how she won an Oscar within a year or two of this movie’s release) and Steve Buscemi (as maybe the devil but probably not?), Zandalee is one movie you won’t want to miss. In order to see it, though, you’ll just have to import that region-free DVD from China. Easy peasy and totally worth it! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, January 31, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: The Runner (2015)
We recorded the #CageClub Revisited episodes for both The Runner and Raising Arizona on the same day, and it's hard to find two Cage movies more different in quality. Do yourself a favor and don't watch this movie. Please. While it plays (very slightly) better without us talking over it, The Runner is a boring (but decently well shot!) movie that struggles to get going or find a point. It's perfunctory and an oddity. That said, we spend almost the entire runtime of this episode talking about other things, including New Year's Resolutions, movies to watch in 2019, and what it'd take to host a movie marathon at the Alamo Drafthouse. Again: we're so sorry. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, January 17, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: Saturday Night Live (9/26/92)
Saturday Night Live kicked off its eighteenth season with an episode hosted by Nicolas Cage and a performance by Bobby Brown. Cage isn't in a ton of the sketches, but Tiny Elvis and Baby Names are all-time greats! This is a strange episode of #CageClub Revisited to listen to -- if you can even find the original episode to watch along with us -- but try to enjoy our trip down memory lane to revisit Tiny Elvis, Asswipe Johnson, and Jan Hooks as Hillary Clinton. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, January 03, 2019
#CageClub Revisited: Raising Arizona (1987)
We kind of goofed when we did Raising Arizona for the initial run of #CageClub. It was early in our run and we both loved the movie so much that we didn't really take notes on it. This is our chance to atone. This movie is just about perfect, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I'd chalk it up as a win if you watch this movie, even if you don't listen to this episode. Watch it, enjoy it, and love it. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Tue, December 25, 2018
097 Between Worlds (2018)
We're closing out 2018 with Between Worlds, the EIGHTH Nicolas Cage movie to be released this year. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we've welcomed in Sean Welsh and Megan Mitchell, the masterminds behind Glasgow's Cage-a-rama 2: Cage Uncaged! (#BringCage2Glasgow) In this episode, we try to make sense of the logic of the Between Worlds universe, figure out how many moments were made just to become Nicolas Cage GIFs on the internet, and wonder whether Joey's hair blindness helps him or hurts him in this particular story. We also reflect back on the full year of Cage, and look ahead to the movies we're likely to see next year. What were our favorites? What are we most looking forward to? Can we get more than 8 movies next year? We'll have to wait and see!
Thu, December 20, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Trapped in Paradise (1994)
We're continuing our trek through the holiday season with another Nicolas Cage Christmas film: 1994's Trapped in Paradise! While the movie isn't as good as our last holiday episode, we were joined by Cara Gael O'Regan of the Wistful Thinking podcast to journey to the small town of Paradise and admire this movie's bright lighting, amazing wardrobe, and seemingly infinite hats. We also take time to appreciate the wonderful Madchen Amick (also known as "Madchick," perhaps), while wondering if she was maybe miscast. Gather the town, interlock your arms, and wade deep into the water, because it's time to talk about Trapped in Paradise! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Sun, December 09, 2018
096 (Sort of) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Recorded live from a parking lot outside of a movie theater, welcome to a mini-bonus episode of #CageClub about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! We'll be back to cover this movie in its entirety when it hits VOD or Blu-ray in 2019, but as has become tradition when Mike and Joey see a Cage movie in theaters together, here's a mini-review of the movie. Spoiler alert: it's really great and you should see it as soon as you can.
Thu, December 06, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: The Family Man (2000)
Happy December! 'Tis the season to celebrate by watching Nicolas Cage Christmas movies. Today, we're watching The Family Man and veering from the darkest timeline to opt for one where we chose love and family instead of work. In this episode, we do our best to focus on the movie as we figure out why Don Cheadle is the weirdest and worst angel of all-time, why Nicolas Cage didn't spend more time figuring out his life by talking to his daughter, and longing for a movie where we see family man Cage try to make sense of his alternate reality where he's a high-powered businessman. Where's THAT movie?! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, November 22, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Left Behind (2014)
Happy Thanksgiving! We racked our brains to figure out the most holiday-appropriate Nicolas Cage movie to watch for today. There's a Thanksgiving Day parade at the end of The Weather Man, but we've revisited that one already. Instead, we watched Left Behind: a movie where a family is separated, sinners from saints, forever! That felt appropriate. In this episode, we look back at one of the worst movie that Nicolas Cage has ever made and wonder why these types of movies feel like self-parody when they are trying so hard to reach for self-righteousness. We also welcome in the beginning of the Nicky Whelan era in Cage's filmography, grumble about the plane's many empty stereotypes, and wonder why a pilot as (supposedly) good as Cage can't see a pick-up truck "flashing its brights" while he's flying above Los Angeles. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Tue, November 13, 2018
Special Announcement: We're on Patreon!
Visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cageclub In 2015, we had an idea: we were going to watch every Nicolas Cage movie and record a podcast about each. After finishing in 6 months (at an irrational pace of 3 movies per week), we moved on to cover the movies of actors like Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, and Shia LaBeouf. Here's the thing: we have so many more ideas for podcasts! We're launching shows for Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise in early 2019, and dropping seasons of Cinemakers from time to time, but we have a spreadsheet with dozens of show ideas, many of which feature terrible punny titles. We'd love to keep sharing our love of movies with you, the sweet weirdos who love these actors as much as we do. This Patreon can help give us the ability to begin even more shows and talk about even more movies. Here's the best part: you can even help pick what we watch!
Thu, November 08, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Snake Eyes (1998)
Snake Eyes opens with the greatest sequence in any Nicolas Cage movie. (Is this true? Maybe.) Cage is on fire and the suspense is hard to beat. It's a shame, then, that the rest of the movie never quite captures that energy. In this episode, we re-watch the movie that inspired our love of film conspiracies (you've got to have at least five people... it's a requirement!) while we also admire Brian De Palma's filmmaking style, Carla Gugino's affinity for genre pictures, and the weirdest (and slowest) shot to ever be placed under closing credits. Stay tuned for a brand new game: Can Mike Manzi complete the Beastie Boys lyric?! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, October 25, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Season of the Witch (2011)
Mike has been itching to watch Season of the Witch again since first watched it, and since we're out of spooky Nicolas Cage movies for October, here we are! Cage's character in this film, Behmen, is considered by some to be his worst character of all-time, but are things really that bad? Honestly, it's tough to say, because we started playing a new game on this episode that distracted us almost entirely from the movie. If you've ever wanted to half-watch Season of the Witch while listening to us try to have the other guess a Nicolas Cage movie with the film's most obscure details... boy, do we have a podcast for you! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Wed, October 17, 2018
095 Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018)
It’s been more than 20 years since the death of Superman Lives, but Nicolas Cage finally got his chance to play Superman in Teen Titans Go! To the Movies! While he’s far from the center of attention here (that honor belongs to the Boy Wonder), it’s clear that the writers and directors of this film cared that he got a chance to play the part, as his character (and the rest of the film, really) is littered with in-jokes and references and homages to the universe that means so much to him.
Thu, October 11, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Mandy (2018)
We were so excited to watch Mandy (and then watch it again, and again, and again...) that we couldn't wait to do a Revisited episode. Recorded the night after the movie hit VOD, our Revisited episode of Mandy (which was actually recorded before we recorded our original episode!) comes immediately after we had finished watching the movie for the first time. Joined by Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party, we dive headfirst into the world of weird and wonder that is this movie to talk about Cage rage, Cage memes, and why Nicolas Cage never actually "went away," contrary to what much online writing suggests. Also, because the movie is two hours long and we have time to kill, we also figure out what Nicolas Cage Monopoly would look like. Enjoy! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, October 04, 2018
094 Mandy (2018)
Mandy is widely considered by many to be Nicolas Cage's best movie in years. While we know he's made a handful of great movies since his last critical darling... we probably agree with the sentiment. Mandy rules. It's a gorgeously intense (and intensely gorgeous), drug-fueled journey through a land of madness. To join us on this adventure, we welcomed back into the fold a co-host of Monkey Club (RIP Monkey Club), Christian Larson, who last joined us for Seeking Justice. This is the point in the write-up where I normally ask, "Will our guest like it more than the last movie he watched with us?", but here's a spoiler: all three of us loved Mandy. We hope you did, too.
Thu, September 27, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Fire Birds (1990)
You know that expanding brain meme, where each level of consciousness relates to an even greater level of awareness? Some people think Top Gun is great, but Fire Birds is the equivalent of someone pulling a full Lucy and using 100 percent of their brain. Like Nicolas Cage in the film, Fire Birds is the greatest! Sure, it may be nothing more than shameless propaganda to encourage young boys and girls to join the military, but who cares? There are helicopters! Video games! Semi-blind periscope driving on populated roads! What more could you ask for? Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, September 13, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
National Treasure: Book of Secrets is bigger, more sprawling, and more successful than its predecessor. But is it better? We're once joined by the Hoff Bros., Kyle and Brian, to journey around the world as we kidnap the President of the United States and discover the lost city of gold beneath Mount Rushmore. Adding Ed Harris and Helen Mirren are really big additions for the franchise, but who would the franchise have added if we had ever made it to a third National Treasure movie? Who's on your Mount Rushmore of actors? And lastly (and most importantly), how good would Jeff Goldblum have been as the President? Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, August 30, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: National Treasure (2004)
National Treasure is, arguably, Nicolas Cage's biggest movie of all-time. But when you're watching it for a second, third, or fourth time, how does it hold up? We brought in the Hoff Bros., Kyle and Brian, to talk about history, sexism, and stealing the Declaration of Independence. Is Riley a role model? How good or bad of a villain is Sean Bean? And why oh why won't Nicolas Cage let Diane Kruger talk? All of this -- and much more! -- on this episode of #CageClub Revisited. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, August 16, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Face/Off (1997)
What is there to say about Face/Off, the biggest, boldest, and best (?) of the three movies in Cage's action trilogy, that hasn't already been said? Just like the last #CageClub Revisited episode (Leaving Las Vegas), we had to step up our game and cover one of Cage's all-time biggest films for two guests new to our podcast universe... including one who'd never seen either movie! (We fixed that in a hurry.) With nearly two and a half hours of absolute wonder -- and 10 face waterfalls -- Face/Off is nothing if not an exercise in excess, majesty, and wonder... and we love each and every damn frame of it. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, August 02, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
On this (and the next) episode of #CageClub Revisited, we were joined by two (!!) guests brand new to the CageClub universe, so we know we had to step our game up. We kicked things off with Leaving Las Vegas, the film Nicolas Cage won an Oscar for, and the one Elisabeth Shue was robbed of an Oscar for. (Next episode, we'll go even bigger -- both literally and figuratively -- with Face/Off, so you'll want to come back for that.) We obviously love Nicolas Cage around these parts, but there's something truly special about seeing the movie that the world finally saw and appreciated his greatness in. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, July 19, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance takes everything from the series' first movie, throws it out the window, then mimes pissing on it with fire. And that's why we love it. Though even this movie (which is half an hour shorter than the original) tends to drag at times, it has clear goals, frenetic action, and a style that perfect meshes with the world of Ghost Rider, all in a way that only Neveldine and Taylor can offer. Also: can you believe that Idris Elba is in this movie? For real! It makes total sense that someone like Christopher Lambert would show up here, but Stringer Bell?! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, July 05, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Ghost Rider (2007)
In revisiting Ghost Rider, Joey and Mike spend much of the episode wishing they were watching Spirit of Vengeance instead. As per tradition, we talk about re-casting the Batman universe within the scope of the actors we cover on the network, long for a future sequel where Nicolas Cage has to go on "one last ride" as Johnny Blaze, and ridicule the least believable scene in cinematic history. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, June 21, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)
We're headed back down to the Big Easy (once again) to revisit Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Joining us on this episode is Kyle Reinfried (of P.S. I Love Hoffman and the upcoming Foodie Films!) to break down his favorite Nicolas Cage movie and get introduced to CageClub Bingo. No matter what happens, just remember: there ain't no iguana. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Tue, June 19, 2018
093 211 (2018)
#CageClub came from a place of love. In our hearts, we believed that not only was Nicolas Cage a good actor, but that he made (almost exclusively) good movies. Then, there's 211, which Joey has ranked as the worst (and his least favorite) Nicolas Cage movie of all-time. In honor of this truly horrendous movie, we welcomed Walt Hickey, who proved the endless depths of his Nicolas Cage fandom with The Five Types Of Nicolas Cage Movies, which he wrote for FiveThirtyEight's terrific Hollywood Taxonomy series. In this episode, we talk to Walt about the five types of Nicolas Cage movies, which ones he loves, and which ones he hates. Also, there's some talk about 211, which we're very sorry about. Want more Walt? Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/walthickey Catch him on the Not Her Again podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/not-her-again/id1288435159?mt=2 Subscribe to his daily newsletter at numlock.news
Thu, June 07, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: The Wicker Man (2006)
Today's #CageClub Revisited was a very special episode, which is why we knew we had to opt for a big movie. What better way to welcome a reporter and photographer from the Bergen Record and NorthJersey.com into CageClub HQ than by showing them the 2006 classic The Wicker Man? This episode doubles as both a commentary for The Wicker Man and also a bit of an oral history of the CageClub Podcast Network, as Mike and Joey talk about the movie while also bringing reporter Chris Maag up to speed on how they got to where they are. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, May 24, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Dog Eat Dog (2016)
In this episode, we once again lament our decision to watch the "lesser" Cage films, rather than re-watching classics, while also doubling down on our dedication to this project. Also, Joey realizes that this completes the trifecta of terrific Nicky Whelan/Nicolas Cage team-ups, which makes this movie an instant classic. But above all else, here's the bottom line: any time Cage and Dafoe team up, you know the #CageClub Bingo cards are going to fill up quickly. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, May 10, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Pay the Ghost (2015)
Are you ready to Pay the Ghost... again? We dive back into the movie that wrapped up Phase One of #CageClub, and wonder just what price we have to pay to pay the ghost once and for all. In this episode, Mike and Joey catch up on the latest Cage news, hope for a future with good voiceover Cage, and wonder if Joey's new house is haunted. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, April 26, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Stolen (2012)
As we revisit Stolen, we talk about Simon West’s penchant for including stuffed animals in his movies and Nicolas Cage’s questionable parenting style. We also talk about short-lived (but wonderful) TV shows like Trophy Wife and The Grinder, which only leads to more talk of Malin Akerman. As always, this episode is filled with impressions a-plenty, including one from Joey that’s apparently... good? Mike says it’s good, but you be the judge! Also: will Joey finally find a red sports car to complete his bingo card? Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Tue, April 24, 2018
092 The Humanity Bureau (2018)
The Humanity Bureau has been available in the U.K. for nearly a year, but we hadn’t tasted the forbidden fruit. We held out, waiting for its stateside release. Maybe we should have kept waiting. But every new Nicolas Cage movie is a treasure, so Mike and Joey brought in Lindsay Gibb of Winona Forever to talk about the dystopian future of a movie that appears to have the budget of a SyFy original.
Thu, April 12, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Red Rock West (1993)
When we first ran through #CageClub, we found ourselves unable to escape the town in Red Rock West. We've finally freed ourselves... only to revisit the town and find ourselves unable to leave all over again! In this episode, one of us gets what will almost certainly prove to be the fastest bingo in #CageClub Revisited history as we discuss the similarities (or, truly, massive differences) between this film and Reindeer Games, review the drinking game created for "the Joe Two podcasts," and preview the upcoming (and past?) episodes of all of our various other podcasts. Plus impressions and systematic takedowns of the DCEU. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, March 29, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Bangkok Dangerous (2008)
It's time to talk about Joe's final job... all over again. As we revisit Bangkok Dangerous, Joey and Mike talk about the similarities and differences between Cage's Joe and Suicide Squad's Deadshot, Joey's quest to catch up on the biggest comedies of the last 25 years, that time Mike was totally fine with a guy answering his phone in a movie theater, the good (and the best) Punisher movies, and a future where Cage's character in this movie would go head-to-heat with John Wick. Who will win bingo? Which podcasts will we shamelessly promote? Will we actually talk about the movie at all? Listen and find out! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, March 15, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
We're headed back to Vegas for Honeymoon in Vegas on yet another #CageClub Revisited! In this episode, one of us gets (what may be) the fastest #CageClub Bingo ever, then we offer a #CageClub guide to Las Vegas, discuss Mike's "out of control" Janet Jackson fandom, and tease more "spoilers" (aka flat-out say the names) for future podcasts. We also wonder what the plural of Elvis is (Elvises? Elvii?) and question whether or not we should all be worried about Mike Tyson dating our girls. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, March 01, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Moonstruck (1987)
On the last #CageClub Revisited, we said that it was one of Nicolas Cage's all-time best performances. Guess what? We're back with another one of those as we revisit Moonstruck! On today's episode, we're joined by Brian Rodriguez of P.S. I Love Hoffman to talk about how Mike and Danny Aiello are best friends, the worst proposal in the history of cinema, Brian's requirements of pinpoint NYC geography in cinema, whether or not a Cher podcast is worth doing, a live action re-cast of The Simpsons, and why people add sugar cubes to champagne. Also, Joey and Brian try to coax a story out of a tight-lipped Mike. Will they succeed? Will they fail? Find out on an all-new #CageClub Revisited! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Tue, February 27, 2018
091 Looking Glass (2018)
Whether or not Looking Glass is a good movie or not is up for debate. What isn't up for debate is that it's loaded with Nicolas Cage, who seems to alternate between being mentally checked out and crazed. All we know is that in this Cage-starved climate we're in, any Cage is better than no Cage at all. On the one hand, you could argue that this movie is trying to be a combination of Psycho and Rear Window, minus all the good parts. On the other hand, in this movie, Nicolas Cage uses a dollar bill to clean his eyeglasses. Who could possibly argue with that?
Thu, February 15, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Vampire's Kiss (1988)
Revisiting Vampire's Kiss, one of Nicolas Cage's best performances, is a treat. Join Joey, Mike, and Cara (of Wistful Thinking) as they discuss the insanity of this film, the intentional vs. unintentional confusing nature of plot points, the rampant sexism, the attractiveness (or unattractiveness) of Nicolas Cage (and David Hyde Pierce), whether or not this is an adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula (#BackdoorBingo), a great possibility for an upcoming art exhibit, and poor, poor, poor Alva. Also, check out Cara's store on Society6! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, February 01, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: G-Force (2009)
It's time to get animated... again! Well, more specifically, partially animated. Mike and Joey watched G-Force again and were joined by Cara Gael O'Regan of Wistful Thinking to talk about this film's similarities to True Lies, a preview of upcoming Wistful Thinking episodes, podcasts we'll never do, reflections on #ALLHISMOVIES, and more! Also in this episode, Mike coins the phrase "a backdoor Bingo", which sounds filthy but is, in fact, not! If you're reading this, head to cageclub.me to grab your CageClub Bingo card, then send us a note at mailbag@cageclub.me! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, January 25, 2018
090 Mom and Dad (2018)
Mom and Dad is a movie we've been waiting to talk about for a long, long time. We had to bring in the big guns, which is why we called on Alamo Drafthouse programmer Greg MacLennan to discuss the greatest father/son moment in the history of film, Cage doing the hokey pokey, why we don't have more movies where Cage has a family, the mystery of the pajama kid, and (of course) the Sawzall. We also talk about the Drafthouse's #CAGED marathons (including C4GED, where Nicolas Cage himself showed up), the Cageaissance, why Keanu Reeves (but not Nicolas Cage) is "Neesoning", potential futures for the third National Treasure movie, "the greatest mistake that every Nicolas Cage fan makes," and why you should always be wearing pants when you meet your idols.
Thu, January 18, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: The Trust (2016)
Do you (the) trust us to talk about The Trust again? We're headed back to Vegas, baby! (Again!) While killing time on this commentary, Joey and Mike get into a heated game of CageClub Bingo, cast the entire CageClub roster of movie stars in a Batman universe (which results in a movie we'd do anything to see), talk about Mike's troubled past with a certain dessert at diners, talk about why Emily Blunt should play Katy Perry in a biopic, spoil Darren Aronofsky's mother! and Twin Peaks: The Return, and more! (Also, while editing, Joey realized he confused Valley Girl with Peggy Sue Got Married, and you BETTER BELIEVE it's driving him crazy that he can't edit it out.) Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, January 04, 2018
#CageClub Revisited: Next (2007)
Since we've already seen Next, we can see more than two minutes into the future. Join us anyway! It's fun. Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Sun, December 31, 2017
089 Cage-A-Rama 2018
As we draw the curtains on 2017, Joey and Mike took some time to reflect on "the year that was" for Nicolas Cage. While there weren't as many movies released as we would have liked -- even though three would be a pretty remarkable number for most other actors -- we got three more strong Cage performances, a sequel to one of Cage's craziest movies of all-time, and a new contender to that title. Also, as we near Cage-A-Rama 2018 -- a two-day event honoring two sides of Cage -- Joey and Mike look back at the films being screened and pay tribute to Cage the Lover and Cage the Fighter.
Thu, December 21, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: Matchstick Men (2003)
Knowing the twist at the end of Matchstick Men doesn't make re-watching it any less enjoyable. Just take your shoes off, please. On this commentary, there's more inaccurate discussion about future podcasts (ones that are no longer happening), plus the coining of our signature catchphrase: "Just like in The Family Man!" Also, there's more #CageClub Bingo and a Marco Kyris sighting before we had any idea we'd talk to him! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, December 07, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: Adaptation. (2002)
Two Nicolas Cages, two viewings of Adaptation... if you do the math right, that's four times the Cage! More importantly, this episode introduces the idea of #CageClub movie bingo, which totally changes the nature of these revisited episodes (in a very good way), and which is great to play with or without our commentaries! (Also, an editor's note: apologies for some audio/breathing things here. I promise things get better on future episodes.) Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, November 23, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: It Could Happen to You (1994)
Re-watching It Could Happen to You gives Joey and Mike the ability to gush over how cute this movie is and how great Bridget Fonda is, all over again! On this episode, Joey and Mike begin a game that they'll carry over to Watch the Theron, Mike learns about the real history of MasterCard, and more! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, November 09, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: Amos and Andrew (1993)
Upon first viewing? Amos and Andrew: racist! Upon second viewing? Still racist! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, October 26, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: The Weather Man (2005)
Now that we've seen this twice, we'll never forget just how bleak The Weather Man really is. Get depressed! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, October 12, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: Wild at Heart (1990)
Nothing will keep Sailor and Lula apart. It's time to revisit Wild at Heart, the big winner at the #CageClub Awards! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, September 28, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: Valley Girl (1983)
It's time to go back to 1983 -- again -- to cross over into the Valley and hide in a bathroom. It's time to watch Valley Girl! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Tue, September 19, 2017
088 Vengeance: A Love Story (2017)
We've been waiting on Vengeance: A Love Story since its U.K. release nearly six months ago. Maybe we should have kept waiting.
Thu, September 14, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: Seeking Justice (2011)
We already know that in Seeking Justice, the hungry rabbit jumps. But what happens when the hungry rabbit jumps... again? Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, August 31, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: Trespass (2011)
What happens when two people who kind of secretly love Trespass show it to someone who's never seen it before? Let's crack the motherlode together! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, August 17, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? ("1999")
Superman Lives (once again) as we watch The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? for a second time! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, August 03, 2017
#CageClub Revisited: The Best of Times (1981)
We're kicking off #CageClub Revisited in the same place we started #CageClub Classic (is this what we're calling it now?): with the 1981 TV pilot for The Best of Times! Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
Thu, July 06, 2017
087 Inconceivable (2017)
The only downside to Inconceivable is that it doesn't have a whole ton of Cage in it. The rest? Oh boy, the rest is absolute peak madness, anchored by two actresses trying to out-crazy one another. If you like Lifetime movies, buckle in -- you're in for a ride.
Mon, July 03, 2017
086 Marco Kyris Interview
Marco Kyris was Nicolas Cage's stand-in for 19 films between 1994 and 2005 -- far and away the best decade of Cage's career, and one of the best in film history. Marco was kind enough to share stories about every film he was in, stories from set, and movies that almost were. Listen for great tales about Batman and Robin, Superman Lives, David Caruso, Patricia Arquette, Angelina Jolie, James Gandolfini, Michael Bay, Jeremy Piven, John Malkovich, and much, much more!
Sat, January 14, 2017
085 Arsenal (2017)
We're kicking off 2017 with a brand new Cage movie! It's not very good, but hey! It's a new Cage movie (and maybe even a sequel to Deadfall)!
Mon, January 02, 2017
084 Snowden (2016)
The best part of an average movie is still a part worth talking about -- especially when it's played by Nicolas Cage! Join us as we enter the semi-fictional realm of Snowden!
Sat, November 19, 2016
083 Army of One (2016)
The wait for the next great Nicolas Cage movie is over. Army of One is Cage's best movie since Joe, and his funniest movie since Raising Arizona!
Mon, November 14, 2016
082 Dog Eat Dog (2016)
It's a Dog Eat Dog world out there! I'm not positive I know what that phrase means, but it almost surely has nothing to do with this movie!
Tue, October 25, 2016
081 USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016)
Nicolas Cage is back (just in time for Veterans Day) to find himself in shark-infested waters. All hands on deck! It's time for USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage!
Thu, September 15, 2016
080 (Sort Of) Snowden (2016) and a Special Announcement!
Mike and Joey come to you LIVE from outside a movie theater with first impressions of Cage's newest film Snowden, plus there are a few special announcements!
Thu, August 04, 2016
The #CageClub Awards
(Note: This is an audio-only version of the video presentation. For the full video, please go to cageclub.me.) From August 2015 to January 2016, two movie fans (along with a series of very special guests) watched every single Nicolas Cage movie, blogged about it, and did podcasts. After spending six months of their lives watching everything he's ever made, they decided the best way to honor Cage was to offer up awards for the best of the best of what these films had to offer. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Fri, April 15, 2016
079 The Trust (2016)
Hire a homeless man to take some pictures, remember to grab the van, and get ready to watch The Trust!
Sat, January 30, 2016
078 Pay the Ghost (2015)
Do your research, wait for Halloween, and make sure you listen to this episode to Pay the Ghost!
Thu, January 28, 2016
077 The Runner (2015)
Grab a bird, wipe BP's oil off of it, and then get ready for our talk about The Runner!
Tue, January 26, 2016
076 Dying of the Light (2014)
We've been waiting and planning for 22 years to talk about Dying of the Light!
Sat, January 23, 2016
075 Left Behind (2014)
I hope you weren't raptured because it's time for us to talk about Left Behind!
Thu, January 21, 2016
074 Outcast (2014)
Join us in the Middle East (and the Far East) as we talk about Outcast!
Tue, January 19, 2016
073 Rage (2014)
Grab your Tokarev and help us discover where our daughter is as we talk about Rage!
Sat, January 16, 2016
072 Joe (2013)
Taking a break from killing some trees? Grab your headphones and listen to us talk about Joe!
Thu, January 14, 2016
071 The Frozen Ground (2013)
Take a detour from Ho Stro' and give a listen to our podcast episode for The Frozen Ground!
Tue, January 12, 2016
070 The Croods (2013)
We do everything together as a family -- including listening to our podcast episode about The Croods!
Sat, January 09, 2016
069 Stolen (2012)
Trapped in a trunk? There's no better time to hear us talk about Stolen!
Thu, January 07, 2016
068 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
You don't have to make ANOTHER deal with the devil to hear us talk about Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance!
Tue, January 05, 2016
067 Trespass (2011)
You did it kid: you hit the motherlode! We're talking about Trespass!
Sat, January 02, 2016
066 Seeking Justice (2011)
We're just a handful of citizens seeking justice and talking about Seeking Justice!
Thu, December 31, 2015
065 Drive Angry (2011)
It's time to grab your Godkiller and break out of Hell to talk about Drive Angry!
Tue, December 29, 2015
064 Season of the Witch (2011)
You probably shouldn't trust the witch, but you SHOULD trust us as we talk about Season of the Witch!
Sat, December 26, 2015
063 With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)
Learn more about the man who made it possible for Ghost Rider to exist with With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story!
Thu, December 24, 2015
062 The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
Team up with us as we battle Morgana le Fey and talk about The Sorcerer's Apprentice!
Tue, December 22, 2015
061 Kick-Ass (2010)
Child, you'd make me so happy if you'd just listen to us talk about Kick-Ass!
Sat, December 19, 2015
060 Astro Boy (2009)
Whether you're a robot or a real boy, you're welcome to listen to us talk about Astro Boy!
Thu, December 17, 2015
059 Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)
You fit the description of someone ready to listen to us talk about Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans!
Tue, December 15, 2015
058 G-Force (2009)
It's time to sneak way below the radar and talk about G-Force!
Sat, December 12, 2015
057 Knowing (2009)
Find out exactly what these numbers mean as we talk about Knowing!
Thu, December 10, 2015
056 Bangkok Dangerous (2008)
Make sure you don't break any of your four rules while listening to us talk about Bangkok Dangerous!
Tue, December 08, 2015
055 National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
The gang's back together and headed to the White House: it's time to talk about National Treasure: Book of Secrets!
Sat, December 05, 2015
054 Next (2007)
You've seen this one coming -- even if it was only two minutes at a time. We're talking about Next!
Thu, December 03, 2015
053 Grindhouse (2007)
THIS IS OUR VISION! (Or mission? Or Mecca?) It's time to talk about Grindhouse!
Tue, December 01, 2015
052 Ghost Rider (2007)
You don't have to make a deal with the devil to hear us talk about Ghost Rider!
Sat, November 28, 2015
051 The Wicker Man (2006)
Grab your homemade honey and figure out how it got burned with The Wicker Man!
Thu, November 26, 2015
050 World Trade Center (2006)
It's time to take a somber look at a dark time in history with World Trade Center.
Tue, November 24, 2015
049 The Ant Bully (2006)
Grab your Jelly Bellys and get real little -- it's time to talk about The Ant Bully!
Sat, November 21, 2015
048 Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone (2006)
It's time to head to rock, rock, Rockaway Beach and talk about Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone!
Thu, November 19, 2015
047 The Weather Man (2005)
Today may be the Spritz Nipper, but that won't stop us from talking about The Weather Man!
Tue, November 17, 2015
046 Lord of War (2005)
Attention, international gun runners: it's time to talk about Lord of War!
Sat, November 14, 2015
045 National Treasure (2004)
It's time to uncover the clues, steal the Declaration of Independence, and talk about National Treasure!
Thu, November 12, 2015
044 Matchstick Men (2003)
If a 14-year-old girl shows up in your life unexpectedly, it's likely she just wants to talk about Matchstick Men!
Tue, November 10, 2015
043 Adaptation. (2002)
Put down your screenplay and let your identical twin know that it's time to talk about Adaptation!
Sat, November 07, 2015
042 Sonny (2002)
It's time to head behind the camera and talk about Nicolas Cage's directorial debut: Sonny!
Thu, November 05, 2015
041 Windtalkers (2002)
Brush up on your Navajo and grab your yogurt out of the fridge because it's time to talk about Windtalkers!
Tue, November 03, 2015
040 Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001)
Channel your inner ethereal spirit because it's time for us to guide you through Christmas Carol: The Movie!
Sat, October 31, 2015
039 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)
Someone let the bella bambina at two o'clock know that it's time to talk about Captain Corelli's Mandolin!
Thu, October 29, 2015
038 The Family Man (2000)
Ring that bell and summon Don Cheadle -- it's time to imagine the alternate reality that is The Family Man!
Tue, October 27, 2015
037 Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)
Get your crew together, but hurry up -- we've got to be Gone in Sixty Seconds!
Sat, October 24, 2015
036 Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
Pick up your radio, Zebra, and hit the button on the side -- it's time to talk about Bringing Out the Dead!
Thu, October 22, 2015
035 The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? ("1999")
Unpack your concept art because it's time to talk about what could have been with The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?!
Tue, October 20, 2015
034 8mm (1999)
Fire up your projector, your snuff films, and your Truman Capote novels -- it's time to talk about 8mm!
Sat, October 17, 2015
033 Welcome to Hollywood (1998)
Memorize your lines and grab your Baywatch swim trunks because we're talking about Welcome to Hollywood!
Thu, October 15, 2015
032 Snake Eyes (1998)
Place your bets and take your seats because it's time to talk about Snake Eyes!
Tue, October 13, 2015
031 City of Angels (1998)
Take the dive with us as we read humans' thoughts and talk about City of Angels!
Sat, October 10, 2015
030 Face/Off (1997)
Modulate your voice and scratch your itchy face: It's time to talk about Face/Off!
Thu, October 08, 2015
029 Con Air (1997)
Put the bunny back in the box and join us for our talk about Con Air!
Tue, October 06, 2015
028 The Rock (1996)
Grab your lighter fluid, three washers, and waterproof matches: we're headed to The Rock.
Sat, October 03, 2015
027 Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
Pack your bags with booze because we're headed to Las Vegas to drink ourselves to death.
Thu, October 01, 2015
026 Kiss of Death (1995)
Are you wearing a wire? You better not be. This conversation about Kiss of Death needs to stay between you and us.
Tue, September 29, 2015
025 Trapped in Paradise (1994)
Grab your winter jacket and your sweet orange shades because we're about to be Trapped in Paradise!
Sat, September 26, 2015
024 It Could Happen to You (1994)
Put down that copy of the New York Post because it's time to talk about It Could Happen to You!
Thu, September 24, 2015
023 Guarding Tess (1994)
Get ready to be chewed out by the POTUS: it's time to talk about Guarding Tess!
Tue, September 22, 2015
022 Deadfall (1993)
Can director -- and Cage's brother -- Christopher Coppola summon a next-level Cage performance?
Sat, September 19, 2015
021 Red Rock West (1993)
Nothing is as it seems in Red Rock. Will Cage ever be able to leave this town once and for all?
Thu, September 17, 2015
020 Amos and Andrew (1993)
Amos and Andrew may be the worst and most offensive #CageClub movie yet — listen to find out why!
Tue, September 15, 2015
019 Saturday Night Live (9/28/92)
Tiny Elvis, Baby Names, and more... "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!"
Sat, September 12, 2015
018 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
Bet it all on black and book your plane tickets to Las Vegas and Hawaii — we're talking about Honeymoon in Vegas!
Thu, September 10, 2015
017 Zandalee (1991)
Get ready for the most sensual movie of Cage's career: the near-Skinemax level Zandalee!
Tue, September 08, 2015
016 Fire Birds (1990)
Pop in a fresh piece of strawberry gum and take to the skies for our discussion of Fire Birds!
Sat, September 05, 2015
015 Wild at Heart and Industrial Symphony No. 1 (1990)
Fasten your ruby red slippers and join us as we enter the spooky mind of David Lynch -- with special guest Jordan Polan-Clarke!
Thu, September 03, 2015
014 Time to Kill (1989)
Take a shortcut with us as we journey to Ethiopia for Cage's first foreign film.
Tue, September 01, 2015
013 Never on Tuesday (1989)
Catch a ride with the man in the red sports car as we dive into Cage's briefest -- and possibly best -- role in any film.
Sat, August 29, 2015
012 Vampire's Kiss (1988)
It's the internet's favorite Cage movie: Vampire's Kiss! Join us and special guest Todd VanMullekom as we examine one character's descent into madness.
Thu, August 27, 2015
011 Moonstruck (1987)
A classic love story between an engaged widow and her fiance's brother, a man with a wooden hand. Get moonstruck with us! This episode features special guest Erik Anderson!
Tue, August 25, 2015
010 Raising Arizona (1987)
The Coen Brothers and Nicolas Cage hit the ground running to start their careers. It makes perfect sense that they'd team up so early on to create a true masterpiece and a perfect film.
Sat, August 22, 2015
009 Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
We're headed back... to the past! Join us as we collectively pass out and find ourselves in 1960.
Thu, August 20, 2015
008 The Boy in Blue (1986)
It's time to inflate your floatation device and dive into the wide world of sports: we're headed back to the late 1800s for Nicolas Cage's turn as Ned Hanlan in The Boy in Blue!
Tue, August 18, 2015
007 Birdy (1984)
Matthew Modine thinks he's a bird. When he's paired with Nicolas Cage, he might just be able to fly. This episode features special guest Christian Larson!
Sat, August 15, 2015
006 The Cotton Club (1984)
Cage becomes the most wanted man in New York City in the Prohibition Era. Will he escape The Cotton Club with his life?
Thu, August 13, 2015
005 Racing with the Moon (1984)
We're headed back in time to the World War II era. Cage and Sean Penn are about to be shipped off to war. How do they spend their last 6 weeks at home?
Tue, August 11, 2015
004 Rumble Fish (1983)
It’s time to RUMBLE. Cage is relegated to a supporting role, but he’s the mastermind behind one of the film’s inciting events.
Sat, August 08, 2015
003 Valley Girl (1983)
It's Cage's first leading role. It's an adorable movie AND it features his first on-screen meltdown!
Thu, August 06, 2015
002 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Nicolas Cage is only on screen for about 25 seconds, but his presence makes an impact. Listen for what could have been a VERY different movie!
Tue, August 04, 2015
001 The Best Of Times (1981)
Our first episode covers Cage's first on-screen appearance, the failed TV pilot for "The Best of Times" from 1981. Can you make any sense of this movie? We can't!
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