This week, Ed joins Andy and Stu for a double-barreled blast of Cage-fueled celebration and cult chaos.
First up: Ed grills the lads on their journey to becoming full-blown Cage completionists. What did they learn? What did they survive? And which performances deserve eternal glory? It’s time for the Cageys — our very own Nic Cage awards — where the categories are wild, the winners unpredictable, and the hairlines heroic.
Then, we dive headfirst into Absurd Autumn Part 4, where Big Trouble in Little China gets the full Cage Fighting treatment. Expect sorcery, sewer monsters, neon kung fu, and Jack Burton’s baffling bravado. Is it genius? Is it nonsense? Is it both? We’re here to find out.
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This week, Andy and Stu take a hard look at the films that disappointed them the most. From missed opportunities to outright cinematic misfires, we dig into the rare occasions when the Cage rage hit us hardest. Which titles broke our hearts, and which ones just broke our patience?
Then, Absurd Autumn marches on with a detour into one of the strangest action curios of the 1980s: Gymkata (1985). Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas flips, vaults, and pommel-horses his way through Cold War intrigue, medieval death games, and the unforgettable “Village of the Crazies.” It’s part martial arts movie, part gymnastics exhibition, and all glorious nonsense.
Expect plenty of laughs, incredulous rewinds, and the kind of cult cinema chaos that makes Absurd Autumn our favorite season.
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This week on Cage Fighting, we delve into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of our favourite Cage films - not necessarily the best ones, but it's time to celebrate the films we enjoyed the most. Bad teeth? Occasionally. Bad Wigs? Most of the time. Bad films? Not here! It’s a love letter to the man who can do everything, everywhere… and sometimes all at once.
Then, it’s time to mop up the mess as Absurd Autumn continues with a deep dive into The Toxic Avenger. Expect goo, gore, and glorious chaos as we revisit Troma’s 1984 cult classic and ask: is this the most absurd of them all?
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In this jam-packed episode, we kick things off with a full breakdown of our Nic Cage marathon - from cult classics to chaotic curiosities, we crunch the numbers and share our definitive takes on the wild ride that is Cage’s filmography. Then, we dive headfirst into Absurd Autumn, our new seasonal series celebrating the weird and wonderful. First up: Yor: The Hunter from the Future, a prehistoric sci-fi fever dream that sets the tone for what's to come. Strap in for this double feature of madness and movie love.
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It's done. We're at the end. Outcast (2014) has been watched. And so, we've now seen them all. Cage's filmography is bang up-to-date.
This episode starts with our breakdown of Outcast, and then ordering all of Cage's films released between 2010 and 2019.
It's been a long time coming.
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This week, we dive headfirst into the wildest decade of Cage’s career: the 2000s. From flaming skulls to treasure hunts, we rank every Nicolas Cage film released between 2000 and 2009 - chaos, wigs, and all are going on here. Which era-defining performance reigns supreme, and which ones are best left buried in the sands of Knowing?
Before that though, it is time for our penultimate Cage review: Arsenal (aka Southern Fury, depending on your hemisphere). We dissect this gritty crime thriller, revisit the return of Eddie King (yes, Deadfall Eddie King), and ask the big questions: Is this a spiritual sequel? A multiverse glitch? Or just Cage doing Cage things in a prosthetic nose?
Strap in for rankings, rants, and one last descent into the Cage-verse before the final curtain.
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Andy, Stu and Ash are back for the second half of the scorching summer review, diving into July and August’s cinematic offerings. From Jurassic World: Rebirth stomping back into multiplexes, to Superman, Weapons, and the genre-defying K-Pop Demon Hunters.
This episode stacks Summer 2025 against past box office seasons, crunches the numbers, and dares to predict what Summer 2026 might look like (spoiler: more capes, fewer dinosaurs?).
Then, in a tonal swerve worthy of Cage himself, the duo descend into the murky underworld of Running with the Devil. Drug routes, double-crosses, and Nic Cage in full cryptic mode. What more could you want?!
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Blockbusters, reboots, and billion-dollar surprises! This week we kick off our two-part summer 2025 box office breakdown with the films of May and June. From Lilo & Stitch’s global domination to the end of TC's Impossible Missions, we dig into the hits, the flops, and the franchises feeling the fatigue. Expect stats, snark, and a few spicy takes on what’s working (and what’s wobbling) in the theatrical landscape.
Then, in the second half, we saddle up for another ride through the Cage canon with Gunslingers. A dusty, delirious western that might just be the most Nicolas Cage thing Nicolas Cage has ever done. Is it high art, high camp, or just high noon nonsense? We’ve got thoughts.
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The leaves will be turning, the vibes are shifting, and your favorite podcast is back with a seasonal forecast that’s 0% meteorological and 100% CINEMAAAA. We’re diving headfirst into the cinematic chaos coming your way this autumn.
From prestige Oscar bait to “wait, they made a sequel to that?” surprises, we’ve got your fall watchlist covered.
We also got a sneak peek at Borderline, landing for rent or purchase on 8th September. Is it a sleeper hit or just sleep-inducing? Tune in for our spoiler-free thoughts.
And in the final act, we enter the home stretch of our Nicolas Cage odyssey with A Score to Settle (2019)—a film that asks, “What if revenge… but make it emotionally complicated and also maybe a bit sleepy?” Only five Cage films remain, and the countdown is officially on.
Pumpkin spice optional. Opinions, as always, are not.
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This week, we’re trading film reels for vinyl grooves. Matt’s back, and we’re diving into the world of music—starting with Pop Slop, our term for the way pop music gets unfairly dismissed despite its cultural weight and emotional punch. We’re also tuning into the buzz around a possible Arctic Monkeys return: is it just noise, or is Sheffield’s finest gearing up for something big? Plus, Muse gets the microscope treatment, and we explore what makes their sound so divisive. It’s a genre-hopping, myth-busting episode that asks: what do we really value in music?
All of that and then we add the first album by the noughties genre-bending, Hadouken! into the Cage Fighting Record Club.
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In part two of our deep dive into David Zucker and the ZAZ legacy, we explore Zucker’s personal rules of comedy, the evolution (and occasional devolution) of spoof and parody, and touching on how censorship shapes - and sometimes strangles - artistic expression. Expect gags, gravitas, and a few groan-worthy puns.
Then, Andy and Stu inch ever closer to Cage Completionism with The Runner (2015), a political drama where Nicolas Cage runs for office, runs from scandal, and occasionally just… runs. Is it a forgotten gem or just jogging in circles?
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In this episode, we slip on our oversized sunglasses and dive into the new release The Naked Gun—yes, it’s back, and yes, it’s still gloriously ridiculous. Then it’s part one of our deep dive into the minds behind the madness: director David Zucker and the legendary ZAZ team. From Airplane! to the Naked Gun trilogy, we explore how they reshaped comedy with slapstick, satire, and a barrage of gags-per-minute. Finally, we pivot from spoof to squeak with a look at Nicolas Cage’s performance in G-Force, the only film where he voices a mole and still somehow channels existential angst.
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In this episode, we kick off with a dive into two buzzy new releases: Materialists, a sharp, stylish satire on excess, and Marvel’s latest take on Fantastic Four, packed with cosmic drama and fresh faces. Then, we close out Nicolas Cage in the 1980s, now that Andy and Stu have seen The Boy in Blue. Finally, we rank and rate every Cage 80s performance with a mix of reverence, disbelief, and admiration. From chaotic charm to raw intensity, it’s the ultimate Cage countdown.
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With one cinematic chapter closing and another beginning, Andy unpacks the turbulent legacy of the DCEU — its ambitions, its misfires, and the cultural forces driving its rebirth. Then he and Stu swoop in to review the newest Superman film — is it the hope-filled reboot fans prayed for, or another brooding chapter? Wrapping things up, The Frozen Ground offers a somber, haunting performance from Nicolas Cage that stands in stark contrast to the superpowered chaos before it.
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In the second installment of our Half Time Show, Andy, Stu and Ash continue their deep dive into the standout films and TV shows of 2025 so far - including granting the "Tiger King Award" to the film or show most deserving of being watched by everyone, everywhere!
Then, it’s back to the Cage-iverse with a look at Francis Ford Coppola’s The Cotton Club (1984). With Nicolas Cage in a supporting role, the film blends jazz, gangsters, and Harlem nightlife into a lavish, chaotic spectacle. The lads unpack the film’s troubled production, its ambitious dual narrative, and whether it deserves a second look in the context of Cage’s early career.
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Andy, Stu and Ash are back with a special two-part event: the Half Time Show! Now we've passed the midpoint of 2025, ya boys take stock of the cinematic and televisual landscape so far, picking out the most significant films and TV shows across a range of genres. Kick-Ass hits and family friendly fares, they spotlight what’s shaping the year in storytelling.
Then, in the second half, the Cage canon continues with a look back at 1984’s Racing with the Moon. A young Nicolas Cage stars alongside Sean Penn in this nostalgic coming-of-age drama set against the backdrop of WWII. Is it a forgotten gem or a relic best left in the past? Andy and Stu dig into the performances, the themes, and where it fits in the ever-fascinating Cage filmography.
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It's a week later than originally planned, but Andy and Stu are back on track with those short and sweet, sub-90 minute movies, this time the more modern ones from 2000-2019. Big hitters, underseen gems, and everything in between, our lists have them all!
Then in the final part of the pod, we take one step closer to Cage Completion. This time delving into Cage's step behind the camera, as he directs 2002's Sonny starring James Franco.
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With the release of one of the most hotly anticipated films of the year, we thought we'd have a look at what brought us to 28 Years Later, but starting in 2002 with the originator of the running Zombie in 28 Days Later, then jumping to 28 Weeks Later, before reviewing the latest installment in 28 Years Later. We get spoilery, so check the timestamps.
Then in the final part, ya boys book in another Cage film watching a passion project for Nic, in 2010's The Sorcerers Apprentice.
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After a two-week hiatus, Andy and Stu are back in action! This week, they dive into a cinematic challenge: their Top 5 favorite films from 1980-1999, but with a twist - each film must clock in under 90 minutes. Expect hidden gems, cult classics, and some surprising picks as they debate what makes a short runtime so effective.
Then, in the second half, the Cage saga continues as we venture into the neo-noir thriller Looking Glass (2018). With its eerie motel setting, sexy Strawberry Blondes, and voyeuristic tensions.
Will Looking Glass hold up under scrutiny, or will it become just another mysterious reflection of Cage’s unpredictable filmography?
The trilogy of trilogies is coming to an end. We've chatted about the good, we've chatted about the bad, and now we're chatting about the mixed bag that is the Star Wars Sequel trilogy. Rey, Finn, Poe are in as well as a few faces we may recognise. Join us one more time for a final look at Star Wars (for this year at least).
Then Andy and Stu get Caged up once again and watch Nic in 2018's The Humanity Bureau.
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