Late Night Nic Cage Fight: A Nicolas Cage Appreciation Podcast

The Cagefighters

We’re a bitchin’ group of guys from Ohio who love long walks on the beach and Nicolas Cage. With nearly 50 episodes and 5000 downloads, we’ve been your lifeline to the Cinematic Cageverse since 2018. Steve, Shawn and myself (Cagefighter Reece) attempt to review EVERY Nic Cage film in existence and BATTLE over which movies are awarded eternal rest in our Bee Cage of Fame. Our winners so far are Birdy (1984), Vampire’s Kiss (1988), and Con Air (1997). While we poke some fun at Cage’s CRAZIER roles and real-life antics, we also give due credit to our favorite Oscar-winning actor who has now appeared in over 100 films -- plus you’ll hear our own personal stories and misadventures. Find us at NicCageFight.com or email us at latenightcagefight@gmail.com. Suffering from a Cage Overdose? Check out our sub-series within this podcast titled ”CAGELESS” where we discuss our favorite movies not featuring our lord and savior. CAGE OUT! read less

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8MM: We Review a Snuff Film

8MM: We Review a Snuff Film

Have you ever wanted to buy the most deplorable pornography you can imagine from a man beneath the subway? Have you ever wondered how much it would cost to crowdfund a REAL snuff film? (1st world problems, I know.) If you answered YES to either question, then this may be the review for YOU! So switch your cybertruck to autopilot, crank that Vision Pro volume to EARBLEED, and relax with us while we talk Nicolas Cage's role in the 1999 thriller 8MM. We Cagefighters were admittedly delighted and disturbed by this tragic tale of porno deep dives, one-percenter torture fantasies, and revenge murder. Hear our thoughts and concerns, and please someone get us in touch with a good therapist for the love of god.

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8MM: We Review a Snuff Film

8MM: We Review a Snuff Film

Have you ever wanted to buy the most deplorable pornography you can imagine from a man beneath the subway? Have you ever wondered how much it would cost to crowdfund a REAL snuff film? (1st world problems, I know.) If you answered YES to either question, then this may be the review for YOU! So switch your cybertruck to autopilot, crank that Vision Pro volume to EARBLEED, and relax with us while we talk Nicolas Cage's role in the 1999 thriller 8MM. We Cagefighters were admittedly delighted and disturbed by this tragic tale of porno deep dives, one-percenter torture fantasies, and revenge murder. Hear our thoughts and concerns, and please someone get us in touch with a good therapist for the love of god.

Kiddie Cage: A Christmas Carol Review with Friends! (Christmas in Cage Finale)

Kiddie Cage: A Christmas Carol Review with Friends! (Christmas in Cage Finale)

Calling all CAGE-KIDS! Introducing our VERY FIRST episode of KIDDIE CAGE, where we talk about Nic Cage KIDS MOVIES -- and just in time for CHRISTMAS! Finishing off our Christmas in Cage marathon, you'll hear your pals THE CAGELOVERS and some super special SURPRISE GUESTS talk about what they think of this amazing CHRISTMAS CLASSIC! What's so great about Nicolas Cage's "A Christmas Story"? Grab your hot chocolate and get cozy by the fire! You're about to experience a review show LIKE NEVER BEFORE! What are you waiting for? PRESS PLAY!

Christmas in Cage: The Family Man Review

Christmas in Cage: The Family Man Review

We've finally made it to the millennium! Hear our rambling takes on Nic Cage's "The Family Man" (2000). Ever wonder what it's like to wake up from your life as a filthy rich Wall Street banker to a life of poverty, shame and... CHILDREN? Nicolas Cage stars in this Christmas-themed episode of "Outer Limits" that's stretched out to two hours and filled with super sappy love scenes and Don Cheadle as some kind of timelord. We also discuss Nic Cage's recent announcement that he plans to step away from acting to focus on being a REAL family man. And we also drop some hints about our next episode, which is sure to be something special. Thanks for listening to Late Night Cage Fight!

Christmas in Cage: Trapped in Paradise Review

Christmas in Cage: Trapped in Paradise Review

Happy Cage-Giving, friends. 'Tis the season for a Cage-y trip down the horrid holiday lane. The first movie of our holiday bunch we subjected our sanity to was St. Nic's 1994 "Trapped in Paradise" -- a Christmas movie so hard to watch it's like being trapped with John Travolta in Hell. Hear us riff on the movie that also stars John Lovitz and Dana Carvey and ask questions about the meaning of life. Why, Nic Cage, why? Was this a "Mandy" prequel? Krampus origin story? The world will never know. But it doesn't matter, because Earth is just one small planet in the vast, infinite Cageverse.

Snake Eyes Review

Snake Eyes Review

With our first contender for the season's crown, "Snake Eyes" rolls in our laps like a pair of Cage testicle props from "Prisoners of the Ghostland". Join the Cagefighters for a spirited review of this classic boxing/gambling/Mission Impossible-esque thriller starring our hero of space and time. But not before we force Cagefighter Steve to experience the new trailer for A24's upcoming movie starring Nic Cage called, "Dream Scenario," which will release this month! Tune in for our thoughts on "Snake Eyes" and follow us on social media or visit our website at NicCageFight.com. Are you a Cage fan with an opinion? Email your thoughts to latenightcagefight@gmail.com and maybe we'll give you a shout-out. Cage Out!

The Ghost Rider Halloween Special

The Ghost Rider Halloween Special

We sell our souls to The Devil this Halloween for a flaming skull and one *totally trippendicular* motorcyle! We're talking about GHOST RIDER, baby, which so happens to be Nicolas Cage's initiation into the Marvel cinematic universe. We share our thoughts on the movie and on Cage's performance, and why we think Cage should be in EVERY super(anti)hero movie EVER. So SMASH that play button and prepare to get Penance Stared for 47 minutes.

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Review

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Review

The Cagefighters took a year off to recover from seeing The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Now we're back for another season of Cage movies, beginning with this back-the-blue post-Katrina favorite, Bad Lieutenant. In this film, Nic Cage plays a bad lieutenant and we talk about it. The Cageverse never dies, baby.

Cageless - The Accursed (2022) Horror Review

Cageless - The Accursed (2022) Horror Review

Director Kevin Lewis -- known for the Gonzo Cage-Horror Willy's Wonderland -- delivers a twisted vision of elder care gone wrong in The Accursed. And with demons, witches, and hot librarians, what's not to love? Hear our thoughts on the movie and why we think it's not okay to spew black blood on your nurse, or eat apples from a stranger's kitchen. The Accursed is now available on streaming. Cageless is our special series where we discuss movies not involving or, in this case, only "tangentially-related" to the art and legacy of Nicolas Cage. Thanks for listening and Happy Halloween!

Season CAGE FIGHT with Tomb of Nick Cage!

Season CAGE FIGHT with Tomb of Nick Cage!

We're back from hiatus with our Season Finale Cage Fight featuring our guest "Cagelord" Melissa from the AMAZING horror-punk band The Tomb of Nick Cage! Listen now and find out which of the following films has won its eternal rest in the Official LNCF Cageverse: DeadfallIt Could Happen to YouLeaving Las VegasThe RockCon AirFace/Off Check out The Tomb of Nick Cage at https://thetombofnickcage.com/ or listen now on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever kickass punk music is sold! And if you like this episode, visit us on Facebook or niccagefight.com!

Con Air vs. Face/Off: Part 2

Con Air vs. Face/Off: Part 2

Our Face/Off discussion rounds out the second and final part of our epic review of these classic Nic Cage movies. We do have some firsts in this episode including how we will ultimately decide the winner. Listen to the end to find out how! Also check out the Brady Bros podcast -- the BEST Brady Bunch review show available anywhere, Marcia! Oh, and stay tuned for our review of Cage's recent "Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent."

Con Air vs. Face/Off: Part 1

Con Air vs. Face/Off: Part 1

The showdown of the century in two acts. We begin with an epic discussion of Nicolas Cage's iconic and endlessly meme-able Con Air. There's really not much more to say about it. It's a movie that deserves its own religion and blow-dryer products. Will it hold out against the amazing Face/Off? Check out Part II to find out! *Correction: Tommy Lee Jones's voice is NOT in Con Air. IMDB says it is Powers Boothe, though it is unconfirmed and he is uncredited.

Nic Cage Reddit AMA Reaction

Nic Cage Reddit AMA Reaction

Nicolas Cage recently gave one of Reddit's best "Ask Me Anythings" of all time. Cagefighter Reece picks 21 of his favorite questions and asks the other fighters to guess how they think our favorite actor answered. Points are then awarded in a sloppy game show format! We also discuss what's coming up for our podcast, as well as Cage's "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" that debuts this week! Find us on Facebook and send us a message for free stickers or Cagey fan-service.

City of Angel Cage vs. Leaving Las Vegas

City of Angel Cage vs. Leaving Las Vegas

We're Back: A Cagefighter Tale! We've survived the Omichronic New Year to return with another Nicolas Cage Movie Battle as part of The Golden Age of Cage! Hear our hot takes on 90s movies City of Angels (a "turn-and-burn" Meg Ryan romance according to CF Steve) versus Leaving Las Vegas -- a heartwarming story about some bad decisions. (Actually, we all discovered it's a soul-crippling descent into depression.) Next up, we will review Con Air vs. Face/Off!! Message us on Facebook for a free oversized sticker! (If you are listening while driving: there are sirens from an ambulance in the background audio during the first half of the recording. Please do not be alarmed!)

Season of the Witch ‘Truth or Scare‘

Season of the Witch ‘Truth or Scare‘

We relive Nicolas Cage's second-best* Christian film Season of the Witch (2011) while playing a shoehorned Halloween truth-or-dare game. Cagefighter Steve argues the movie is a strong defense of the Crusades, while Shawn ponders whether he is a witch or a devil. You'll also hear a true account of a ghost encounter. Happy Halloween! *Cage's #1 Christian film is Left Behind, duh!

Prisoners of the Ghostland Review

Prisoners of the Ghostland Review

Hear our full review of the new Nicolas Cage "weird western" action flick Prisoners of the Ghostland! We discuss the movie plot, Cage's whacko performance, Mad Max/Borderlands cosplay, behind the scenes, and more. PLUS stick around after the show to hear about Cagefighter Reece's near-death bodyboarding experience. (Skip to 60:00 mark)

That PIG Movie Review!

That PIG Movie Review!

Hear our full in-depth review of Nicolas Cage's critically-acclaimed truffle thriller PIG (2021) directed by Michael Sarnoski! We discuss our thoughts on Cage's performance, the film's relationship with Portland's stable-to-table food mafia, and our reactions to the upcoming Nicolas Cage gonzo flick Prisoners of the Ghostland. Spoilers start at 20:00.

Kiss of Death vs The Rock & Zeus's Butthole

Kiss of Death vs The Rock & Zeus's Butthole

It's time for more cage-fighting as we've now entered The Golden Age of Cage! While you may be familiar with Michael Bay's music video movie The Rock (1996), find out why Kiss of Death (1995) is absolutely worth a watch with Nic Cage portraying "a really bad dude." You'll also hear Nicolas Cage news, our own personal updates and more. Oh, and send us a message on Facebook if you want a sticker with invisible Bill Gates microchips. They are free and bring us all closer to Cage.

Cageless Marvel: Loki Season 1 Review

Cageless Marvel: Loki Season 1 Review

We low-key talk Loki now available on Disney+, and discuss its story, characters, and potential impact on the MCU, with thorough explanations for Reece the Marvel Virgin. We also prune Steve. Stay tuned for more Cage with Kiss of Death vs. The Rock!

PIG Trailer Reaction

PIG Trailer Reaction

The Cagefighters go HOG WILD over the latest trailer to drop like fresh manure on the Cage Farm: Michael Sarnoski's "Pig" scheduled for release July 2021. Hear our thoughts and squeals in this mini-episode.

Guarding Tess vs. Cage Could Happen to You

Guarding Tess vs. Cage Could Happen to You

Cagefighters stress out over two romantic Cage comedies with graphic scenes of financial elder abuse: Guarding Tess and It Could Happen to You. Steve, Reece and Shawn dig deep into the mind of Nicolas Cage and try to understand the man behind the myth, as we continue our journey through The Golden Age of Cage! Also, listen to find out how you can get Late Night Cage Fight exclusive STICKERS mailed to your door -- for FREE! If you like our comedy podcast, check out our friends The Brady Bros on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J5UyJoBtbqe5X94GPFwUH