Junkfood Cinema
Brian Salisbury
SummaryWelcome to Junkfood Cinema, the ultimate audio destination for those who find beauty in the bizarre, the campy, and the forgotten corners of film history. Hosted by critic Brian Salisbury and Marvel Studios screenwriter C. Robert Cargill, this show treats cult cinema with the same intellectual rigor and deep respect usually reserved for high-brow awards contenders. Whether they are tackling the glitzy, high-budget failures of the 1980s, underground creature features, or gritty exploitation classics, the hosts provide a comprehensive look at what makes these films endure. Each episode is a deep dive that goes far beyond simple nostalgia. By pulling back the curtain on chaotic production histories—from studio interference and legendary producer schemes to the raw, substance-fueled energy of independent sets—the show offers a fascinating look at the industry’s inner workings. You will hear expert analysis on how genre tropes are subverted, how early experimental cinematography paved the way for modern blockbusters, and why certain "failed" movies remain essential viewing for any true cinephile. With a mix of sharp critical insight, personal anecdotes, and lively detours into pop culture, Junkfood Cinema transforms the way you view the movies you love to hate. It is an engaging, funny, and shamelessly passionate celebration of the weird, wonderful world of movies that deserve to be revisited.
Updated Jul 7, 2026
Episodes
Team America: World Police with Blake Salisbury
Explore the irreverent, puppet-filled satire of Team America: World Police and why it remains a comedic touchstone.
Christine (1983) with Scott Weinberg
John Carpenter transforms a killer car movie into a deeply personal, character-driven tragedy about toxic obsession.
Supergirl (1984) with John Gholson
Faye Dunaway brings pure camp villainy to this oft-forgotten 1984 superhero spectacle.
Thrashin' (1986) with Blake Salisbury
Josh Brolin navigates 1986 skate culture and high-stakes downhill competition in this quintessential piece of junk.
Mimic (1997) with Scott Weinberg
Guillermo del Toro turns a bizarre B-movie cockroach concept into a stylish, high-stakes creature feature thriller.
Tuff Turf (1985)
James Spader and a young Robert Downey Jr. star in this bonkers, cocaine-fueled 80s bully revenge cult classic.
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