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100 Cult Films
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A guide to 100 of most compelling films to draw a faithful following. From mainstream hits like The Sound of Music to Italian cannibal movies like Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals, film scholars Ernest Mathijs and Xavier Mendik tell the stories of these strange classics.
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'100 Cult Films': Some You'd Expect, But 'Star Wars'?
December 18, 2011 Film studies professors Ernest Mathijs and Xavier Mendik talk about what makes a cult film — and their definitions may surprise many listeners.
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What's On Your Cult Film List?
December 7, 2011 The authors of the upcoming book 100 Cult Films have put together their list of top cult films, but we think 100 movies aren't enough. Is your cult film favorite missing? Make your pitch for the 101st film in our comment section below, and we may read your pick on air!
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