Uncanny Cinema

Uncanny Cinema

Robot Butt

English Arts Comedy Explicit
Episodes 163
Avg. Duration 1h 37m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.7 (14)
Since Sep 2020
Latest Episode Dec 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
2%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Uncanny Cinema is your home for the obscure, the bizarre, the unloved, the overlooked, and the underappreciated in film. We cover all genres but focus on films off the beaten path as we highlight oddities, champion obscurities, and marvel at the projects that somehow came to be. Discussions include spoilers, but the next cinematic treasure on our list is announced at the close of each episode, so feel free to follow along at home. Find additional podcasts, comedy articles, and more at robotbutt.com.

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Recent Episodes

Uncanny Cinema Christmas Present - Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Extended Cut) (1987)

Dec 28, 2025 1h 47m

Our annual Christmas present got delayed with Del Griffith - the extended fancut of the Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the masterpiece from John Hughes, John Candy, and Steve…

The Green Knight (2021)

Dec 24, 2025 1h 47m

For our first Christmas episode of the season, we look at the strange, beautiful, and perplexing film The Green Knight. Panelists: Jack, Eric, Dan

The Ugly Stepsister (2025)

Oct 29, 2025 1h 57m

Our final Halloween Spookening episode is focused on the great, twisted, and horrific fairy tale reworking The Ugly Stepsister. We cover antiquated beauty techniques, how to best get the gunk out,…

The Reflecting Skin (1990)

Oct 22, 2025 1h 45m

The crew takes on the dark, disturbing, and dreamlike film The Reflecting Skin for our third Halloween Spookening offering. Panelists: David, Dusty

Skinned Deep (2004)

Oct 12, 2025 1h 19m

The wild, effects-heavy horror film Skinned Deep is our next Halloween Spookening offering, and we examine every bizarre moment of it. Panelists: Nathan, David, Emily

The Hitcher (1986)

Sep 30, 2025 1h 39m

For our first Spookening offering of the Halloween season, we look at the great and under-seen horror thriller The Hitcher, loving the scares, cinematography, and Rutger Hauer's dreamy eyes.…

Summer Blowout Sale - Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)

Sep 23, 2025 1h 53m

It's Uncanny Cinema's annual Summer Blowout Sale and everything must go, so we're pulling out the classic Pee-wee's Big Adventure to marvel at its majesty and whimsy. Panelists: Jack, David, Eric

The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak (1984)

Sep 09, 2025 1h 2m

We launch Uncanny Cinema After Dark with The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak, the softcore Indiana Jones knockoff that probably shouldn't have been unearthed. Panelists: Jimmy,…

The Last Unicorn (1982)

Aug 25, 2025 2h 6m

The strange, beautiful, and largely overlooked film The Last Unicorn is our focus this go-round, and we discuss aging, tacos, and questionable arboreal animation choices.Panelists: Jess, Jack, Catie

Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)

Aug 24, 2025 1h 30m

We take a look at the under-seen Bad Times at the El Royale, chronicle the various bad times, its historical connections, and clockwork narrative. Panelists: Chris, Devin, Doug

The Silence of the Hams (1994)

Jul 22, 2025 1h 29m

I take the Revenge of the '90s boys down to the well and make them rub the lotion on their skin or else they get The Silence of the Hams again. Panelists: Steve, Fabs

Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990)

Jul 05, 2025 1h 22m

This time capsule gave us what we always wanted from our favorite 1980s cartoon characters - a soapbox to tell us drugs were pretty great but to still not do them! Panelists: David, Dan, Eric, Ryan

April Fools' Day Switcheroo - Unforgiven (1992)

Mar 31, 2025 1h 51m

Our annual Switcheroo has us looking at the classic film Unforgiven, and we dig into its moral complexity, superior craftsmanship, and immortal performance by the late great Gene Hackman.Panelists:…

Uncanny Cinema 150th Episode - The Wrong Guy (1997)

Mar 26, 2025 1h 29m

The criminally underseen comedy The Wrong Guy holds the honor of being the film chosen for our 150th episode. A true modern classic. Go find it. Panelists: Jack, Dusty, Eric

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)

Feb 14, 2025 1h 56m

For our Valentine's show, we look at one of the best musicals of all time and learn about the Origin of Love. So put on some makeup, turn on the tape deck, put the wig back on your head and join us.…

Brick (2005)

Feb 09, 2025 1h 48m

Jack finally gets her wish as we look at the Rian Johnson debut film Brick, the movie that asks the question "What if high school was actually interesting?" Panelists: Jack, David

Uncanny Cinema Christmas Present - The Shining (1980)

Dec 23, 2024 2h 45m

For this year's Uncanny Cinema Christmas Present, we look at Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece of horror The Shining and marvel at its visuals, performances, narrative depth, and bear men. Come play with…

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Dec 18, 2024 1h 52m

For our first Christmas outing of the season, we look at Stanley Kubrick's final film, the yuletide extravaganza Eyes Wide Shut. Bring your mask and cloak. The password is "Fidelio."Panelists: Eric,…

Trick 'r Treat (2007)

Oct 30, 2024 1h 43m

For our last Halloween entry for the season, we look at the modern classic anthology film Trick 'r Treat, discussing its provenance, popularity with dads, punkin boys, and more. Happy…

The Brood (1979)

Oct 25, 2024 1h 32m

For our next Halloween outing, the crew looks at the early David Cronenberg movie The Brood, an often-overlooked entry in his filmography that merges classic horror tropes with the motifs he would…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Uncanny Cinema have?

Uncanny Cinema has published 163 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Arts, Comedy.

Is Uncanny Cinema still active?

Uncanny Cinema is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 37m.

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