The Unbearable Fate of Massive Talent

We're going back to some early Nicolas Cage in this episode about Birdy. Check in with us talking about boys with floppy hair, pigeons, and what those people that work in mental hospitals are called. We also discuss this announcement from Variety. This episode contains the song "I'm Like a Bird" by Nelly Furtado. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan.

We saw the horror movie that everyone is talking about, Longlegs! Maika Monroe plays an FBI agent trying to solve a series of murders by the serial killer "Longlegs" played by Nicolas Cage. The first twenty minutes or so of this episode are spoiler free. We also discuss this interview of Nicolas Cage in the New Yorker by Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief, which is the basis of the movie Adaptation. This episode contains the song "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" by T. Rex. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan.

When the Gates family name is thrown in the mud by an antagonist played by Ed Harris, they have to solve a number of clues to discover the ancient city of gold. We also call a mysterious phone number associated with the movie Long Legs. Follow us on Instagram to see the video! This episode features audio from National Treasure: Book of Secrets. "El Dorado" by Elton John Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan

In this 2024 horror film, Nicolas Cage and his twin sons fight to survive against a horrific invasion of creatures. This episode, as most of our episodes do, contains spoilers, so if you care about that, watch the film first! Also, apologies for the rough edit adding in the spoiler warning! We also discuss Amazon Prime's upcoming Spiderman Noir tv series, which we read about in this article in Variety. This episode contains the Stranger Things theme song. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

Benjamin Gates (Nicolas Cage) is an explorer who is trying to uncover a lost piece of history, but in order to do so, he has to steal the declaration of independence. Listen to our takes on this legendary Nicolas Cage movie. We also discuss a new Nicolas Cage project, The Carpenter's Son. This episode features the song "The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution" from Schoolhouse Rock. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

This episode, we FINALLY are covering Butcher's Crossing. One of only two westerns starring Nicolas Cage, Butcher's Crossing is about a young man who bites off more than he can chew when he goes on a buffalo hunting expedition with Miller (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned and relentless hunter. We also talk about the Cage Cave, a Nicolas Cage themed short-term rental featured in this article. Also, it's almost our anniversary! Be sure to vote on which movie we should cover next either on Spotify or our Instagram story! This episode features the song "Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys," by Waylon Jennings. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this film, Nicolas Cage plays big game hunter Frank Walsh, whose return trip from South America goes awry when an international fugitive escapes on the ship. We also discuss the 2024 Saturn Awards. This episode features "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns 'N' Roses. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

Nicolas Cage plays Charlie and Donald Kaufman in this unusual adaption of The Orchid Thief. A truly allstar cast that features Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton, and Brian Cox. We also discuss the myterious new teaser trailer that might be about Nicolas Cage's new movie Long Legs. This episode features a "Happy Together" by the Turtles as covered by REO Brothers. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

Paul Matthews is an ordinary college professor who mysteriously starts appearing in other people's dreams. What starts as his 15 minutes of fame quickly devolves into ruining his life. We also discuss this article about Nicolas Cage and Lenny Kravitz's time in high school together, and this article about Nicolas Cage's desire to stop making movies and try his hand at television. This episode contains the song "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this movie, Nicolas Cage plays a retired grandpa with a secret past life as an assassin! We also discuss this article from Entertainment Weekly about featuring quotes from Nicolas Cage about AI and the film industry. This episode features the song "Shake and Bounce" by Sam Harris and the World Culture Band. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this episode, we discuss the 2002 John Woo film Windtalkers, in which Nicolas Cage plays a hardened soldier who learns to respect his Navajo codetalker copatriot, Ben Yahzee (Adam Beach). This episode features the song "One Tin Soldier" by the Original Caste. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In one of his most iconic roles, Nicolas Cage plays Castor Troy, until he switches faces with FBI agent Sean Archer (John Travolta). Hijinx ensue as Sean Archer desparately tries to reclaim his life from the villanous Troy. We also discuss this article from the Mary Sue, "Directing Nicolas Cage at His Most Chaotic? Harder Than You'd Think." This episode contains the song "I Can't Feel My Face" by the Weeknd. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

Nicolas Cage is 100% sex as the mysterious stranger who hops into the car of an unexpecting driver (Joel Kinnaman) and demands that he start driving through the desert. In this episode we also discuss a proposed Nicolas Cage movie and it's casting call in Beach Grit. This episode features the song "Sympathy for the Devil" as covered by Ghost. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

The Teen Titans decide that they need their own movie after not being taken seriously as superheroes, and ya boi Nic Cage plays Superman! We also discuss Nicolas Cage's cameo as Superman in The Flash. This episode features the song "Teen Titans Go!" by Lil Yachty. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

There are too many Spider-Men in this Spider-Movie and Nicolas Cage plays Spider-Man Noir in this incredible feat of animation from 2018. We also talk about The Retirement Plan coming out in August, a post from @brattyxbre_ and another one that I couldn't find again at the time of posting! If you see this and know what I'm talking about, send it to me for credit. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. This episode features music from the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse performed by Chris Pine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this film, Nicolas Cage plays Rayford Steele, a pilot and father who is left behind mid-flight after the rapture. We also discuss the trailer for Nicolas Cage's new film, Sympathy for the Devil, which you can watch here. This podcast uses audio from the song "Rapture" by Blondie. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this film, Nicolas Cage plays a magician who can see two minutes into the future. Can he use this ability to save the world? We may never know. We also discuss Nicolas Cage's role in the video game Dead by Daylight, as discussed in this article from Nerdist. This episode features the song "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

What would you do if you had the date for every future disaster until the end of the world? Nicolas Cage does, and he tries everything he can to stop it in this apocalyptic sci-fi thriller. We also discuss the 60 Minutes interview where Nicolas Cage gives a tour of his Las Vegas mansion! This podcast features "It's the End of The World (And I Feel Fine" by R.E.M. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

Warning, this episode has spoilers! We saw Renfield, a film about a guy with a boss who really sucks! Nicolas Cage plays the Dracula to Nicholas Hoult's Renfield. We also discuss Nic Cage's recent appearance on Stephen Colbert, which can be seen on YouTube here (first of three parts!) Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. This episode also features "Dragula" by Rob Zombie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this wild cult classic, Nic Cage plays Peter Loew, a man who believes that he is turning into a vampire and goes on a wild rampage of chaos. We also discuss this interview with Nicolas Cage in Collider. This episode features "I Put a Spell on You" by Nina Simone. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

This week, we watched Nicolas Cage's first western to make it to wide release! It has all the classic western tropes, and a little more. We also talked about this article about Gunter the world's richest dog and his offer to buy Nicolas Cage's island in the Bahamas. This episode features the song "Wild Dog" from Gunter's Millions. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this film, Peggy Sue (Kathleen Turner) goes back in time to relive her high school days and is given the opportunity to make different choices for her life, including whether or not she should have stayed with her high school sweetheart, Charlie (Nicolas Cage). This episode features audio from the film Peggy Sue Got Married and the song "Peggy Sue Got Married" by Buddy Holly. If you want to see the deleted scene from The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent that we discussed, you can watch it here. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this episode we watched It Could Happen To You, a saccharine rom com starring Nicolas Cage as Charlie Lang, a New York City cop in a loveless marriage who connects with a down on her luck waitress when he promises to give her his lottery winnings. We also discuss the upcoming Nic Cage horror project Longlegs. This episode features the song "It Could Happen To You" as performed by Frank Sinatra. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this episode, we watched The Weather Man, a film in which Nicolas Cage plays a man who is trying to fix his weird family and achieve career success. We also discuss this article in Louder Sound. This episode contains the song "Like A Rock" by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this episode, we watched Joe, a 2013 film where Nicolas Cage stars as an unwilling and unlikely hero, who finds himself taking a young boy with an abusive father under his wing. Trigger warning, this film contains abuse, sexual assault, substance abuse issues, and suicide, which we discuss in the podcast episode. We also discuss "Nicolas Cage reveals his five favorite movies" from Far Out Magazine. This episode features the song "Hey Joe" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this sequel to the Croods, the titular cave family butts heads with the more evolved Betterman family and learns about the power of friendship. This episode contains audio from The Croods 2: A New Age "I Think I Love You" as performed by Jack Black for The Croods 2: A New Age Soundtrack Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufomtpod/message

In this episode we watched The Croods, an animated feature about a family of cavemen who have differing ideas on the best way to stay alive. Nicolas Cage plays Grug, an overbearing father. This episode features audio from the film The Croods. And "Tusk" as performed by the USC Marching Band. As always, our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

Step aside, The Muppets, there's a new(ish) Christmas Carol in town. Nicolas Cage features as Jacob Marley in this mouse infested version of A Christmas Carol. Features audio from A Christmas Carol: The Movie and "What If" as performed by Kate Winslet. Theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

In this campy action film, John Milton (Nicolas Cage) has escaped from hell to save his granddaughter from a satanic cult. We also discuss this article in which John Carpenter and Nicolas Cage interview each other. This podcast features the song "Alive" performed by Meatloaf for the Drive Angry Soundtrack. Theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

Nicolas Cage stars as a car thief with a heart of gold who has to steal 50 cars in 72 hours to save his brother from a notorious gangster in this film. Listen to us compare it to every other car heist of the early 2000s! We also discussed the sale of one of these cars as mentioned in this article. Low Rider by War is featured in this episode. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

In this episode, Liz and Brittany are joined by Lindsey and Jordan Reed of the podcast, Spooky Spouses, to discuss 2006 folk-horror film, The Wicker Man. A remake of a 1973 classic, this film changes just enough to keep the movie from making any sense. We had so much to say about this film. We also discussed Nic Cage's look for the upcoming film Dream Scenario as seen in this link. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

In this episode we talk about maybe the only film with a haunted razor scooter! In Pay the Ghost, Nicolas Cage plays a father whose son mysteriously disappears. As he investigates the disappearance, he slowly realizes that it might not be your ordinary kidnapping. We also discuss CatCon and Nicolas Cage's cat, as discussed in this article. As always, our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

Nicolas Cage reprises his role as Eddie King, the villian in this tale about two brothers who get caught up in Eddie's insane ransom plot. We also discuss Nicolas Cage's new daughter, August, and his new movie, Butcher's Crossing. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

In this episode, we watched what might truly be one of the most insane movies of all time. Deadfall, written and directed by Christopher Coppola, brother of Nicolas Cage, tells the story of a con man conning a con man while being conned by a con man. Nic Cage plays Eddie, a weird, drug addled henchman. We also discuss the upcoming A24 movie that was just announced featuring Nic Cage! This episode features audio from the movie Deadfall, and Shakin' by Eddie Money. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

Nicolas Cage is one of the stars in this gritty noir thriller about a man in Louisiana who takes a job fixing the fence of the wrong couple. We also discuss Nicolas Cage's new red hair! This episode features audio clips from the film Grand Isle (2019), and the song "Rock You Like A Hurricane" by Scorpions. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman are medieval knights back from the crusades when they are enlisted to help relocate a witch in the 2011 film, Season of the Witch. What is this movie about? We're not sure. We also discuss Nic Cage as a Batman villian! This episode features "Season of the Witch" by Karen Elson. Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

Dave (Jay Baruchel) learns about the magical world of wizardry from an ancient sorcerer, Balthazar (Nic Cage), and has to save the world from evil! Also, we discuss the ill fated Bizarro Superman show. Features audio from: The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Paul Dukas Secrets by One Republic We discuss this article. Theme music by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

This episode we watched Coen Brothers classic, Raising Arizona, in which a couple who are struggling to conceive take extreme measures to get a baby of their own. This episode features audio from Raising Arizona. We reference this article in Deadline. Theme music by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

We watched Dog Eat Dog (2016), a bonkers gangster movie in which a bunch of recently released convicts go out on one last big job before ending their criminal careers. In this episode we also discuss a deleted scene from The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, which you can view here. This episode features a clip from Dog Eat Dog (2016). Theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

Cameron Poe is a mega badass just trying to get home to his family when trouble arises on his flight home from prison. Liz and I watched Con Air and then joined some folks on Instagram live! If you want to watch, you can do so on our Instagram page. This episode features clips from: "American Badass" by Kid Rock "Without You" by Leann Rimes Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

Brittany and Liz did the thing that no one should have to do and watched Amos & Andrew (1993), a slapstick comedy about police brutality featuring Nicolas Cage and Samuel L. Jackson. We talked about this article, "Face/Off 2 Director Confirms Movie will be an 'Absolute Sequal'" from Movieweb. This episode features a clip from the song "Suburbian Nightmare" by Sir-Mix-A-Lot. Theme music by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

We watched City of Angels (1998) starring Nicolas Cage as an innocent angel who falls in love with Meg Ryan, a career focused doctor. We also discuss the two interviews linked below. Nicolas Cage on Kelly Clarkson Tiffany Haddish on Late Night with Seth Myers Music by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

Brittany and Liz saw Moonstruck (1987) starring Nic Cage (who else?) and Cher! This might be the most Italian movie outside the Godfather. We also discuss Nic Cage's reddit AMA which can be read here: https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/tzxev3/hello_im_nicolas_cage_and_welcome_to_ask_me/ And briefly mention Wired's video "Nicolas Cage Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TccwMWVtmj0 Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan who just finished some new music. Feel free to check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9vOv9DWhxs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

We watched the Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) at an actual movie theater! Watch Nic Cage play the role he was born to play, Nic Cage! We reference these interview in this episode: Pedro Pascal Lie Detector Interview in Variety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU7-KMGZ4bc Nicolas Cage on Jimmy Kimmel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4PKe8WGCPg Theme music by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

In this episode we discuss Valley Girl (1983), a tale of two star-crossed lovers who are from two like totally different worlds. We also discuss what Dumb and Dumber would have been like if Nic Cage agreed to be one of the stars. Audio clip from Valley Girl (1983). Theme music by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

In this weeks episode, we watched the movie Pig (2021). Nicolas Cage plays a high end chef turned hermit, who must go back into the city to track down his stolen truffle pig. We briefly discuss this article in Eater. Theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

We watched Willy's Wonderland (2021), in which Nic Cage as a nameless janitor stays overnight at a knockoff Chucky Cheese, cleans a lot, and slaughters possessed animatronics. Clips taken from Willy's Wonderland and the Lionsgate Tiktok. Theme music by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message

We talk about why we like Nic Cage, and why we hope you'll enjoy our podcast! Theme music by Alex O'Hagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ufomtpod/message