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Film critic Nathan Rabin revisits films on the cusp of becoming cult favorites and determines if they deserve the recognition.

How <em>Role Models</em> Made Paul Rudd a Bankable Leading Man

How Role Models Made Paul Rudd a Bankable Leading Man

July 24, 2018

<em>Limitless</em> Is Preposterous but Enjoyable If You Turn Off Your Brain

Limitless Is Preposterous but Enjoyable If You Turn Off Your Brain

June 27, 2018

How <em>Mystery Team</em> Revealed Donald Glover Was a Star in the Making

How Mystery Team Revealed Donald Glover Was a Star in the Making

May 23, 2018

You Thought <em>The Room</em> Was Bad? Discover the Story Behind the World’s <em>Best Worst Movie</em>

You Thought The Room Was Bad? Discover the Story Behind the World’s Best Worst Movie

March 23, 2018

Why the 2011 Sci-Fi Sleeper <em>Attack the Block</em> Deserves Cult Status

Why the 2011 Sci-Fi Sleeper Attack the Block Deserves Cult Status

January 18, 2018

<em>The Boondock Saints</em> Is Bad, but the Scathing Documentary About Its Toxic Director Is Mesmerizing

The Boondock Saints Is Bad, but the Scathing Documentary About Its Toxic Director Is Mesmerizing

August 30, 2017

Zen Boogeyman: How <em>John Wick</em> Became an Instant Cult Classic

Zen Boogeyman: How John Wick Became an Instant Cult Classic

July 25, 2017

Why The Lonely Island’s <em>Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping</em> Deserves a Cult Following

Why The Lonely Island’s Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Deserves a Cult Following

June 20, 2017

Why 2001’s <em>Rat Race</em> Is A Perfect Piece of Escapism for Modern Times

Why 2001’s Rat Race Is A Perfect Piece of Escapism for Modern Times

May 16, 2017

Why George Clooney’s <em>Confessions of a Dangerous Mind</em> Works As A Tragicomedy Despite Its Indulgent Flourishes

Why George Clooney’s Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Works As A Tragicomedy Despite Its Indulgent Flourishes

April 18, 2017

Level Up: Why <em>Scott Pilgrim vs. The World</em> Endures As A Cult Favorite Beyond Its Geek Appeal

Level Up: Why Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Endures As A Cult Favorite Beyond Its Geek Appeal

March 22, 2017

Why Joe Dante’s <em>The ‘Burbs</em> Is As Relevant Today As It Was In 1989

Why Joe Dante’s The ‘Burbs Is As Relevant Today As It Was In 1989

February 22, 2017

Why <em>Snakes on a Plane</em> Fails as a Cult Film

Why Snakes on a Plane Fails as a Cult Film

January 25, 2017

Why <em>Batman Returns</em> Deserves Its Cult Following

Why Batman Returns Deserves Its Cult Following

December 20, 2016

Does <em>Captain Ron</em> Deserve Cult Status?

Does Captain Ron Deserve Cult Status?

November 22, 2016

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