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Steven Cuff Presents: F*** You Christmas - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny (1972), Bikini Bloodbath Christmas (2009) and The Grinch that Stole Bitches (2024)

New Ep! Rather than purchasing gifts for his loved ones, Steve filled everybody’s stocking up with whatever coal he could find on Tubi. We watched and discuss Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny, Bikini Bloodbath Christmas, and The Grinch that Stole Bitches. Enjoy?
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There Can Be Only a Half Dozen or So (Highlander Sequels) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Highlander II: The Quickening (1991), Highlander III: The Sorcerer AKA Highlander: The Final Dimension (1994) and Highlander: Endgame (2000)

New Ep! For a film that declared “There can be only one!” there sure is a lot of Highlander media. We discuss the following sequels: Highlander II: The Quickening, Highlander III: The Sorcerer/The Final Dimension, and Highlander: Endgame. Enjoy.
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Comet, Asteroid, or Meteor? (Sean Connery in Space) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Meteor (1979) and Outland (1981)

New Ep! Sometimes, we have minimal preparation time, and so our half-formed ideas will take precedent for the week’s discussion. This week, we landed on “Sean Connery in Space,” so we watched and talked about Meteor and Outland. Enjoy!
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Trust the Fungus (The Films of Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Max Headroom (1985), D.O.A. (1988) and Super Mario Bros. (1993)

New Ep! We trust the fungus and take a look at the brief directorial career of U.K. cyber-enthusiasts Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton. Join us as we discuss Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future, D.O.A., and Super Mario Bros. Enjoy!
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Let's Go to Prison (Yes Nut November 2025) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Don't worry about it. Nothing to see here.

New Ep! For our final installment of this year’s Yes Nut November, we genuinely may have crossed a line. We won’t even share what we watched beforehand. Please enjoy, just don’t judge us too harshly.
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Feel Bad Hardcore (Anti-porn Pornography) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Memories Within Miss Aggie (1974), Through The Looking Glass (1976), A Woman's Torment (1977) It's feel-bad pornography time!

New Ep! Our penultimate episode of Yes Nut November includes generous helpings isolation, grief, psychological meltdowns, art house horror, and rectal carrots. We discuss Memories Within Miss Aggie, Through The Looking Glass, and A Woman's Torment. Enjoy.
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Nude in Florida (The Films of Doris Wishman) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Nude on the Moon (1961), Bad Girls Go to Hell (1965) and Deadly Weapons (1974)

New Ep! Yes Nut November continues with the sweltering Florida heat in the films of Doris Wishman. We discuss Nude on the Moon, Bad Girls Go to Hell, and Deadly Weapons. Enjoy!
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The Perverts vs. Stephen Sayadian (Yes Nut November 2025) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Nightdreams (1981), Café Flesh (1982) and Dr. Caligari (1989)

New Ep! We kick off Yes Nut November with an examination of the works of notable pervert Stephen Sayadian, aka Rinse Dream. We discuss Nightdreams, Café Flesh, and Dr. Caligari. Enjoy!
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Weapons (Horror in 2025) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: The Woman in the Yard (2025), Bring Her Back (2025), Weapons (2025) and 28 Years Later (2025)

New Ep! We cover some of 2025’s most notable horror films, including The Woman in the Yard, Bring Her Back, Weapons, and 28 Years Later. We also devote a lightning round to some of the year’s less notable ones. Enjoy!
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The Universal Monsters (Shawntober 2025) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Frankenstein (1931), The Invisible Man (1933), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Wolf Man (1941) and The Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954)

New Ep! For our final Shawntober, we explore the origin of the American horror film with the Universal Monsters. Dracula! Frankenstein! The Mummy! The Invisible Man! Bride of Frankenstein! The Wolf Man! The Creature From the Black Lagoon! The gang’s all here!
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The Films of Brian Yuzna (Shawntober 2025) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Society (1989), Bride of Re-Animator (1990), and The Dentist (1996)

New Ep! Shawntober continues with a big name in horror largely associated with producing more than anything else: Brian Yuzna. We decided to check out three of his directorial efforts: Society, Bride of Re-Animator, and The Dentist. Enjoy!
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The Films of John Landis (Shawntober 2025) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: An American Werewolf in London (1981), Innocent Blood (1992), Deer Woman (2005) and Family (2006)

New Ep! Shawntober continues with a look at the twisted mind who gave us Beverly Hills Cop III and Max Landis. That’s right, this week we discuss the films of John Landis: An American Werewolf in London, Innocent Blood, Deer Woman, and Family. Enjoy.
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The Films of Andrzej Zulawski (Shawntober 2025) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: The Devil (1972), Possession (1981) and Under the Silver Globe (1988)

New Ep! It is Shawntober once again, where we subject @MrGlinis to new horror films he’s never seen. Up first, we’re kicking things off on a downer note with the films of Andrzej Zulawski, discussing The Devil, Possession and Under the Silver Globe. Enjoy.
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This week on the podcast: Shawntober begins! We have a new slate of stuff for our annual torture of Shawn “Not on Bluesky” Glinis. Below is a clue for our first episode:

Simulation Theory Confirmed - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Disclosure (1994), Virtuosity (1995) and The Thirteenth Floor (1999)

New Ep! With the end of days imminent, we're jacking back in to look at another trio of bonkers 90s VR films and yearn for the future that wasn't. Disclosure, Virtuosity, and The Thirteenth Floor. Enjoy.
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New Ep! We explore the Hollywood career of ADHD-addled Japanese wunderkind Ryûhei Kitamura with looks at The Midnight Meat Train, No One Lives, Downrange, and The Price We Pay. Enjoy.
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The Midnight Meat Train to Georgia (The American Films of Ryûhei Kitamura) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: The Midnight Meat Train (2008), No One Lives (2012), Downrange (2017) and The Price We Pay (2022)

New Ep! We explore the Hollywood career of ADHD-addled Japanese wunderkind Ryûhei Kitamura with looks at The Midnight Meat Train, No One Lives, Downrange, and The Price We Pay. Enjoy.
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I Want to Be Corpse - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991), Johnny Mnemonic (1995) and I Want to Be Neenja! The Movie (2024)

New Ep! We discuss the uncomfortable marriage of Japanese culture and 1990s Hollywood production, with looks at Showdown in Little Tokyo, Johnny Mnemonic, and I Want to Be Neenja! The Movie. Enjoy.
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The War on Japan - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Black Rain (1989), Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. (1990) and Rising Sun (1993)

New Ep! We revisit the brief period of time in post-Cold War America when our great nation affixed its racist, paranoid gaze on the shores of Japan. We discuss Black Rain, Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D., and Rising Sun. Enjoy.
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New Ep! Still reeling from Hulk Hogan’s death, we explore the Hulkster's brief run as a cable crossover star. We discuss Assault on Devil's Island, McCinsey's Island, and The Ultimate Weapon. Enjoy.
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Hulkster in Heaven - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: No Holds Barred (1989), Mr. Nanny (1993) and Thunder in Paradise (1993)

New Ep! With the recent passing of Hulk Hogan, Adam and @SteveCuff felt duty bound as Real Americans to educate @realJackEason on his not-so illustrious film career. We discuss No Holds Barred, Mr. Nanny, and Thunder in Paradise. Enjoy.
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The Future of American Cinema (Baby Geniuses) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Baby Geniuses (1999) and Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004)

New Ep! Having given the Baby Assassins a deserved spotlight, it seemed only appropriate to discuss Baby Geniuses, the passion project of OV supervillain Steven Paul. That’s right, we watched and discuss Baby Geniuses & Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2. Enjoy!
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Tipper Gore Was Right (Baby Assassins) - Optimism Vaccine THIS WEEK: Baby Assassins (2021), Baby Assassins: 2 Babies (2023) and Baby Assassins: Nice Days (2024)

New Ep! If you’re looking for the pinnacle in buddy comedy/action movie franchises, look no further than Baby Assassins. This week we talk Baby Assassins, Baby Assassins: 2 Babies, and Baby Assassins: Nice Days. Enjoy.
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