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| EP#140-Goldfinger 1964 | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:50:41 | |
In this episode, Charlie and George are back in Bond territory, as they celebrate 60 years of Goldfinger! Tackling the third film in the series, this classic Connery caper established a lot of the Bond formula we know and love. The brothers discuss behind the scenes trivia, casting, a brassy John Barry score and some of the most iconic moments in the Bond franchise! Do you expect us to talk? No, expect us to Ramble! | |||
| EP138-Alien 1979 | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:52:48 | |
Charlie and George board the USCSS Nostromo to discuss one of the biggest influences on modern sci-fi horror: Alien! To celebrate the upcoming release of Alien: Romulus, they'll be delving deep into the film that gave birth to a mega-franchise. From the original script to the talented concept artists and a new up-and-coming director, one Ridley Scott, they will cover it all! Remember, in space, no one can hear you scream, but we certainly hope you listen to this episode! | |||
| EP122 - Kill Bill Special with Andy Hughes | 30 Nov 2023 | 01:13:20 | |
Charlie and George are joined by returning guest Andy Hughes to discuss 20 years of Kill Bill! To celebrate they are revisiting "the whole bloody affair", which means both volumes 1 & 2! It's a bumper episode taking in first memories, soundtracks, iconic anime, elaborate fight choreography and a brief overview of all things Tarantino. There's also alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda, alternate cuts and mooted sequels/spin offs. Retro Ramble 2023 | |||
| EP120 - The Thing (1982) | 30 Oct 2023 | 01:06:26 | |
Charlie and George head to Antarctica to discuss the horror classic, John Carpenter's The Thing. They delve into the film's origins, its haunting Morricone score, Rob Bottin's ground-breaking practical effects, and several Suspicious Spin-Offs! Listeners can expect a healthy dose of paranoia, poor impressions, and fawning over Kurt Russell. If you're in the mood for more John Carpenter spookiness, make sure to check out their thoughts on Halloween (1978) and They Live! (1988) over on their Patreon channel at https://www.patreon.com/retroramble. | |||
| EP#118 - The Last Boy Scout (1991) | 29 Sep 2023 | 01:01:45 | |
Charlie and George are back in sweaty LA with a slick slice of early nineties action with The Last Boy Scout! Brought to us by a holy action quartet of star Bruce Willis, writer Shane Black, producer Joel Silver and director Tony Scott - explosive action (on and behind the camera) is guaranteed! We dive deep into this film's production and share some juicy behind-the-scenes facts. Plus, in our "Coulda Woulda Shoulda" segment, we'll be discussing some alternative casting choices that could have made this movie very different! But it's not all about our thoughts - we want to hear from you too! Let us know where The Last Boy Scout ranks on your list of favourite 80s/90s action movies. Don't be shy, let us know what Last Boy Scout means to you! Retro Ramble 2023 | |||
| EP#116: Octopussy Vs Never Say Never Again | 30 Aug 2023 | 01:25:15 | |
Charlie and George don their tuxedos to celebrate the 40th anniversary of two competing Bond films, Octopussy and Never Say Never Again! Features a behind-the-scenes discussion regarding the complicated ownership of James Bond rights in cinema, dating back decades. The hosts also compare the strengths and weaknesses of both films, including casting choices and production values. As always, expect a plethora of bad impressions! Further reading As discussed in the episode, we recommend all Bond fans check out the following books, which massively helped our research: Some Kind of Hero by Ajay Chowdhury and Matthew Field The Battle for Bond by Robert Sellers | |||
| EP#114: X-Men 2000 | 31 Jul 2023 | 01:02:27 | |
Charlie and George slip on the black leather jumpsuits for some naughties comic book action, X-Men! The first of a 13 film franchise and years before the birth of the MCU, there's much to discuss - years in development, script challenges, budget constraints and behind the scenes drama* As usual, there's alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and plenty of Ian McKellen impressions. *For more insight to the drama here's the Hollywood Reporter article referenced in the episode https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bryan-singers-traumatic-x-men-set-movie-created-a-monster-1305081/ | |||
| EP112 - Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade | 23 Jun 2023 | 01:07:17 | |
Charlie and George go in search of The Holy Grail, as they saddle up to review Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade! With Indy's fifth and final adventure in cinemas, the McGhee boys revisit the original closing chapter of the action adventure saga! They talk the crazy early scripts (possibly including monkeys and biomechanical Nazis) alternative casting, practical effects and stunning stunts! Retro Ramble 2023 | |||
| EP#110 - Beverly Hills Cop (1984) | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:52:46 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George head from grimy Detroit to sunny Los Angeles, that's right, we're finally reviewing Beverly Hills Cop! The brothers discuss everything from it's more serious origins, Eddie Murphy's rise to stardom and the villains you love to hate! There's also some very interesting alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and the usual bad impressions! Sit back, enjoy, maybe make yourself an espresso with a little lemon twist? Retro Ramble 2023 | |||
| EP#108: Superman Zodcast Special | 03 May 2023 | 02:25:17 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are willing to believe a man will fly - with a podcast special on Superman The Movie and Superman 2! The films had a big effect on the Brothers McGhee growing up and as it's the Man of Steel's 85th anniversary (and 45th anniversary of the first movie) it felt the right time to revisit the classic comic book epics! There's a whole lotta Superchat to get through, gigantic scripts, creative accounting, crazy casting, location changes, and plenty of behind the scenes drama! The lengthy chat only covers the theatrical cuts of these films, however we will be covering the Richard Donner Cut of Superman 2 in a Patreon special in the near future! | |||
| EP#106: The Running Man (1987) | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:49:46 | |
In this month's episode...it's time to start running! That's right, it's Retro Ramble's "Annual Arnie", with Charlie and George talking all about The Running Man! They cover everything from the Stephen King source novel, multiple directors, tight budgets and some alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda! Are you ready for pain? Are you ready for suffering? lf the answer is yes, then you're ready to listen to this episode! Retro Ramble 2023 | |||
| EP#104 - Armageddon 1998 | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:59:11 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are off to drill into to an asteroid the size of Texas for some absolute Bay-hem, it's time for Armageddon! They discuss it's origins, it's fierce competition with Deep Impact (and Godzilla), Ben Affleck's teeth and the usefulness of miniguns in space! There's regular features Suspicious Spin offs, and alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and the usual bad impressions. Basically, it's the worst parts of the Bible... Enjoy Retro Ramble? Then please leave a review or spread the word! Want more? Why not check out our Patreon channel at www.patreon.com/retroramble Retro Ramble 2023 | |||
| EP#135:The Mummy (1999) | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:47:52 | |
George and Charlie travel to the ancient city of Hamunaptra to take on The Mummy! To celebrate 25 years of the blockbuster action-adventure-romance-horror, they delve deep into Imotep's tomb, unveiling the long journey to screen for the beloved remake. The brothers discuss their love for break-out star Brendan Fraser, on-set challenges, top vfx and its release during the summer of 1999, holding up against the hype of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and sleeper hit, The Matrix! Like, comment and please share! | |||
| EP#102: Innerspace (1987) | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:49:06 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George shrink themselves down to microscopic size to venture into the sci-fi comedy territory that is Innerspace! The brothers are back in the 1980s to revisit the Joe Dante-directed, Spielberg-produced cult classic! It's a nostalgic look back where they discuss everything from the serious spy movie origins to last-minute casting, impressive special effects, and some inspired improv! What are your thoughts on Innerspace? Let us know in the comments! Interested to find out what Charlie & George think of more recent cinema/streaming releases? Then be sure to subscribe below for extra episodes every month: www.patreon.com/retroramble Retro Ramble 2023 | |||
| EP100 - Christmas Vacation 1989 | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:59:51 | |
We finally did it! Our 100th episode! It's a big occasion for such a significant number, firstly, it's Christmas and we're covering family favourite, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation from 1989! Secondly, we are joined by two special guests, John and James Glendinning, our oldest friends and first neighbours! Their names have cropped up in a lot of previous episodes, as many of the films we've covered were introduced to us by the Glendinnings - so you could say they were part of Retro Ramble's origins! We discuss Christmas traditions, dealing with difficult relations and a stand-out performance from Chevy Chase - it's gonna be something nice, real nice! It was a delight to catch up with John and James and reminisce about films in general, we talked for so long, we'll likely post an extended chat on our Patreon channel in the near future - patreon.com/retroramble | |||
| EP#99 - Review of 2022 | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:37:21 | |
It is December and with the end of the year upon us Charlie and George have as usual taken a look back at all the juicy (and not so juicy) releases 2022 has offered. As the world and more specifically the movie release calendar continues to recover from the pandemic this year sees more traffic coming via streaming services than cinema releases. We should stress that many of the big hits have already been covered in Recent Ramble episodes available on our Patreon channel so if you'd like a longer look at titles such as Top Gun: Maverick, Prey, The Gray Man etc, be sure to head over to www.patreon.com/retroramble. We still have our mighty 100th episode to follow in time for Christmas so be sure to keep an eye out for that arriving in the next few days! Enjoy and please share! Retro Ramble 2022 | |||
| EP97 - Willow (1988) | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:48:19 | |
To celebrate the release of the new Willow series on Disney+, George and Charlie take a Retro Ramble on the original 1988 classic. The brothers revisit the 80s fantasy classic and cover everything from the team-up of Ron Howard and George Lucas, to the similarities with that OTHER Lucas franchise and of course, the crazy sex parties that may have occurred, just ask Ron Howard..... Not sure if the new series is for you? Can't remember the original? Then be sure to check out and PLEASE SHARE with like-minded folk! Retro Ramble 2022 | |||
| EP95 The Crow 1994 | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:51:21 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are heading to a dark and rainy Detroit to revisit the gothic cult classic, The Crow. They discuss the film's comic book origins as well as it's troubled and ultimately tragic production. They also cover the film's legacy with many, many suspicious spin-offs and a long gestating remake. What are you waiting for? Fire it up, fire it up!! | |||
| EP93 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan | 07 Oct 2022 | 01:35:04 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George boldly go where plenty of other podcasts have been, they review Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan! It's the film's 40th anniversary and the first time they've ventured into Trek-territory, fortunately, they're not alone as they're joined by author, animator and Star Trek fan, Niel Bushnell! Expect discussions of why the film is such a beloved entry in the franchise, cost-cutting cinematic trickery, that ending and fond memories of a limited Betamax collection! It was a pleasure to have Niel on the pod, we encourage you to check out his work or even better, purchase one of his audiobooks and novels! Of all the souls we've encountered on the podcast, his was the most... human! http://www.nielbushnell.com/ | |||
| EP91 Broken Arrow 1996 | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:49:18 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George fly to Utah in their stealth jet (they were big in the 90s) to review John Woo's Broken Arrow! The brothers discuss slo-mo, Hans Zimmer, exploding helicopters and John Travolta devouring the gorgeous scenery in the first of his many OTT villains. For extra episodes, why not check out our Patreon channel? | |||
| EP89 - Masters Of The Universe (1987) | 29 Jul 2022 | 01:15:36 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are off to Eternia (but only briefly for budget reasons) to review the cult curiosity that is Masters of The Universe! It's a nostalgic trip back as the brothers reminisce about the toys and one of George's first cinema outings! They discuss how the toyline behemoth became one of Cannon Film's most expensive productions, as well as casting, creative accounting and liberally borrowing from bigger (and better) blockbusters. There's plenty to discuss in Suspicious Spin Offs, from aborted sequels to faltering reboots. Good journey!
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| EP#87 Gladiator 2000 - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 01 Jul 2022 | 01:02:53 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George head back to ancient Rome (via the Millenium), for the star-studded, action-packed, swords and sandals epic, Gladiator! They discuss the film's troubled production, effective use of CGI and the film's impact on DVD. There's also alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda, discussions on a (still in development) sequel and the impact on the genre as a whole in the following decades. Are you not entertained? Let us know on our social channels! Looking for more Ramblings? Why not check out our Patreon channel for bonus film reviews and specials - https://www.patreon.com/retroramble | |||
| EP85 - Top Gun (1986) | 10 Jun 2022 | 01:00:46 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are off to sweaty Miramar, for one of the 1980's biggest films, Top Gun! In celebration of the release of Top Gun: Maverick, the brothers revisit the classic Bruckheimer/Simpson blockbuster that made Tom Cruise the movie star and aviators the must-have sunglasses. They chat production background, involving real Top Gun pilots, casting stories, romantic reshoots and of course, the power of Kenny Loggins. After more sweaty Top Gun action? Then sign up to our Patreon channel to hear our spoiler-filled thoughts on Top Gun: Maverick as well as Charlie's reaction to attending the Royal Premiere - https://www.patreon.com/retroramble | |||
| EP134-Who Framed Roger Rabbit | 13 Jun 2024 | 01:24:05 | |
Charlie and George are reviewing "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and are joined by special guest Em from the Verbal Diorama Podcast! They cover everything from the source novel, early tests, animation challenges and that good old Spielberg and Zemeckis magic! Em's passion for animation and movies in general made her a great guest. Listeners should check out her podcast with over 200 episodes on various film genres! verbaldiorama.com/iwannalisten | |||
| EP82 - Tombstone (1993) - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 12 May 2022 | 00:52:17 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George travel back to 1993 (or is it 1881?) and saddle up for their first western, the action and actor-packed, Tombstone! They discuss the film's troubled production, including ghost directors, alternate casting and the rivalry with a similar project headed by one Kevin Costner. They also discuss the massive star-studded cast, real moustaches and delve into what actually happened at the OK Corral! Further reading - the True West article that is referenced can be found here - https://truewestmagazine.com/article/the-western-godfather/ | |||
| EP80 - Twins and Kindergarten Cop - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:04:12 | |
In this month's special - it's a tribute to the late Ivan Reitman, with two comedy classics starring our good friend Arnie - it's Twins and Kindergarten Cop! The brothers go into detail on the production background of both films, revealing how one became Arnie's most profitable film! There's also time for alternative casting, suspicious spin-offs, ferret trivia and enough Arnie impressions to give you a headache (not a tumour)! Need more Retro Ramble in your life/ears? Why not check out our Patreon page, where you can get a bonus episode each month for the price of a coffee! https://www.patreon.com/retroramble | |||
| EP78_Independence Day (1996) Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:53:30 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George beam back to 1996 to tackle one of the biggest blockbusters of the 90s - it's Independence Day! With Roland Emmerich trying to destroy the Earth (yet again) in his latest disaster flick, Moonfall, the boys thought it apt to revisit his biggest hit. They talk controversial casting, novelization tie-ins, and the most pressing question; who would win a squint off between Robert Loggia and Bill Pullman?! Do you need more Retro Ramble in your life? Why not check out our Patreon channel? With just a small amount of support, you can get an extra episode of Rambley goodness, every month! Patreon Exclusives include: Road House (Retro Ramble Revelations) Spider-Man: No Way Home (Recent Ramble Spoiler Special) The Matrix Resurrections (Recent Ramble Spoiler Special) No Time To Die (Recent Ramble Spoiler Special) Enjoy, and please share! Retro Ramble 2022 | |||
| EP#74 - Scream (1996) - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:02:31 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George head to Woodsboro to watch a scary movie, namely the original Scream! The boys revisit the late nineties horror which gave the genre a much-needed shock. They talk the bidding war for Kevin Williamson's hot script, winning over horror legend Wes Craven and some ill advised studio meddling. Along the way, there's casting shake-ups in Coulda Woulda Shoulda, a brief discussion on the new wave of the horror films that followed and of course, some bad impressions "Do you like scary movies?" | |||
| EP#73_Trading Places (1983) Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 27 Dec 2021 | 01:06:51 | |
In this month's festive special, Charlie and George head to Philadelphia to review classic comedy, Trading Places! The film is McGhee family favourite and as such, the brothers are joined by their dad, Ray McGhee, aka Ray Ray, in his first podcast appearance! They discuss the films origins, controversial casting and their favourite comedies of the 1980's. As usual, there's alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda, some strong language and the odd bad impression. "5 dollars? Maybe I could go to the movies....by myself!" | |||
| EP71 - Rocky IV (1985) Retro Ramble | 01 Dec 2021 | 01:13:07 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George head out to the Russian wilderness to train for the fight that could end the Cold War - yes, it's time to revisit Rocky IV! As Sylvester Stallone's director cut Rocky vs Drago is released, the brothers revisit the original cut of the biggest Rocky film to see why it's so beloved by many. They discuss the film's production, from casting the then-unknown Dolph Lundgren, real ringside rumbles, the power of a montage (or two or three) and the various screen appearances of SICO aka Paulie's robot girlfriend. Enjoy, and please share! Retro Ramble 2021
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| EP69 An American Werewolf In London 1981 | 30 Oct 2021 | 00:52:58 | |
In this month's episode, it's time for another Halloween special, with Charlie and George heading from the Yorkshire Moors to revisit An American Werewolf in London! In celebration of the horror comedy's 40th anniversary, the brothers discuss 80s London, some very surreal nightmare sequences and groundbreaking make up and special effects! As usual there's some alternate casting in coulda woulda shoulda as well as Suspicious Spin Offs. But remember, beware the moon, stick to the road and stay off the Moors! | |||
| EP68: Commando (1985) - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 15 Oct 2021 | 01:14:53 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George slap on the war paint and suit up for cult classic Arnie actioner - Commando! The boys cover the film's more grounded origins before discussing how it would go on to create the Arnie Action Formula, as well as competing with Stallone and Rambo First Blood Part 2. There's also chat about a certain flamboyant villain of the film and his questionable relationship to Matrix... Finally we also spend some time with last month's guest, Timon Singh to get some extra trivia! | |||
| EP67: Timon Singh - Born To Be Bad | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:49:34 | |
In this month's podcast special, Charlie and George get nasty and talk villains with author, podcaster and filmmaker, Timon Singh! Timon's books are recommended reading for Retro Ramble listeners, as they include interviews with the likes of Vernon Wells (Commando), Ronny Cox (Total Recall, Robocop), Martin Kove (The Karate Kid) and Robert Partick (Terminator 2) amongst many others! | |||
| EP66 - Last Mercenary Boss Level RECENT RAMBLE | 03 Sep 2021 | 01:10:20 | |
In this month's episode, it's time for a Recent Ramble double feature with Charlie and George discussing some two new streaming releases! First up is JCVD in Netflix's action-comedy The Last Mercenary. Is it a triumphant return for The Muscles From Brussels? Can he bring the action and the comedy? Next up is time loop actioner Boss Level from Joe Carnahan and action star Frank Grillo. Does the film deliver on it's John Wick meets Groundhog Day premise? How long does Frank Grillo spend on his hair? Finally, as it's August, a time of summer holidays, the brothers discuss what they've been reading, you know - actual books! They discuss the crazy science fiction of Andy Weir and Blake Crouch to the 80s and 90s villains of action cinema in Timon Singh's Born to be Bad. | |||
| EP#131: Congo (1995) | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:47:42 | |
Charlie & George travel to the dangerous jungles of Central Africa to tackle cult 90s blockbuster oddity, Congo! It has all the ingredients for a blockbuster: based on a Michael Crichton novel, from the makers of Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park, creature effects by the late Stan Winston, and a diverse cast including a scenery (and sesame cake) devouring Tim Curry - but is it successful? Tune in to find out! Retro Ramble 2024 | |||
| EP#65 - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) | 03 Aug 2021 | 01:05:55 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George take a trip back to the 12th century to discuss one of the 1991's biggest blockbusters - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves! To celebrate the film's 30th anniversary - the brothers discuss everything from magnificent mullets, dodgy accents, even dodgier geography, fantastic villains and bloody Bryan Adams! There's production chat, covering competing Robin Hood projects, Kevin Costner's hot-streak, rewrites and last-minute edits. As usual, there's also alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda as well as treasure chest laden with bad impressions. | |||
| EP64 - The Fast And The Furious (2001) | 09 Jul 2021 | 00:55:02 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George travel back to 2001 (a quarter-mile at a time) to discuss The Fast and The Furious! To celebrate the recent release of F9:The Fast Saga, the brothers explore the original film's beginnings, from a humble Point Break rip-off that would slowly spawn a billion-dollar blockbuster franchise. As per usual, there are bad impressions (aka lots of Diesel-soaked growling), alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and Suspicious Spin-Offs, where they tackle the various sequels, reboots and spin-offs! Retro Ramble 2021 Copyright Notice: All copyright material remains the property of the original copyright holder and all clips and audio samples have been used only as a reference and as part of a review in line with Creative Commons FAIR USE policy. All Audio Clips, Trailers and Soundtrack usage remains the property of the film studio and has only be used for this episode. | |||
| EP#63 - Mortal Kombat (2021) | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:41:08 | |
Time for another Recent Ramble and this time the Brothers McGhee return to the Netherrealm to discuss Mortal Kombat 2021! Charlie and George tackle Hollywood's latest attempt at adapting the game franchise and kompare it against the original 1995 film (which they rambled about in Episode 46). They try and keep spoilers to a minimum whilst talking highlights, lowlights and the biggest topic of all - does the film contains enough techno music?! Enjoy and please share! | |||
| EP#62 - Timecop (1994) Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 28 May 2021 | 01:34:40 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George travel back to 1994 (from the distant 2004) to tackle Timecop! But they won't be alone on this journey, they're joined by special guests Matt and Liam from Spocklight podcast! | |||
| EP#61: Cliffhanger 1993 - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 15 Apr 2021 | 01:09:06 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George head to the dangerous Rockies (via Italy) to discuss "Die Hard on a Mountain", Cliffhanger! The brothers go into detail on how the film evolved out of two failed Stallone projects, his career at the time and that of rising star director Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2). They also find time to chat about record-breaking stunts. dodgy sets, cockney henchmen and um, Brian Harvey (of East 17 fame). As per usual there are bad impressions (trying to out-ham each other as John Lithgow), alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and life beyond Cliffhanger in Suspicious Spin-Offs. Enjoy, and please share! Retro Ramble 2021 | |||
| Ep60 - Coming 2 America Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 22 Mar 2021 | 00:36:16 | |
As promised/threatened in our Coming To America episode (#56) late last year - with the release of Coming 2 America, it's time for a Recent Ramble! In this short special, Charlie and George discuss the film's origins, the pros and cons of being an Amazon Prime exclusive, their personal thoughts as well as the critical consensus on the belated sequel. Is it a worthy follow-up? Tune in to find out our thoughts. | |||
| EP59 - Highlander 1986 - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 02 Mar 2021 | 01:30:18 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are joined by fellow Sean Connery enthusiast (and returning guest), Andy Hughes to discuss fantasy cult classic, Highlander! As per usual, they delve into the production history including the film's controversial casting of the world's most famous Scotsman as err, an Egyptian, and an aspiring French/Swiss actor as.... a Scotsman. There's also talk of the iconic Queen score, music video visuals, and dubious stunt doubles. Also present are regular features like alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda, Suspicious spin-offs (of which there are many), and Listeners Comments. | |||
| EP#58: Total Recall Part 2 - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:44:55 | |
In the second (and final) part of our Total Recall special, Charlie and George are still stuck on Mars and are still wondering, is it all a dream or reality?! In Part 1, the brothers delved in the crazy production history of the sci-fi action classic and touched on their highlights of the film. Part 2 sees the boys wrap themselves in trippy sci-fi riddles, as they try to unravel the film's ending. In an extended session of Suspicious Spin-Offs, Charlie opens his mind to the crazy sequel ideas that George has uncovered. There are also alternative casting revelations in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and some lovely Listener's Comments. We hope you enjoyed the ride! | |||
| EP#57: Total Recall (1990) - PART ONE - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 29 Jan 2021 | 01:04:15 | |
In the first of a two-part special, Charlie and George get their asses to Mars to discuss a memory of a lifetime, sci-fi action-classic Total Recall! With Robocop and Starship Troopers already covered on previous episodes, the boys finally complete the Paul Verhoeven sci-fi trilogy! The brothers discuss their first impressions of the film, the Philip K Dick source material and it's lengthy development and production. They also cover their favourite moments (with plentiful Arnie impressions), including the directors' trademark mix of satire and ultraviolence! Being a Verhoeven film, there will be bad language, but thankfully (as we're a podcast), zero gratuitous nudity. Part 2 will feature regular features like Suspicious Spin-Offs (an extended look at the crazy sequel ideas that almost happened), alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and Listener's Comments. See you at the party! | |||
| EP56 - Coming to America 1988 - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 22 Dec 2020 | 01:09:10 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George get ready for a big trip, they're Coming To America! Ahead of the belated sequel, the boys revisit the beloved romantic comedy classic. They discuss the film's abundance of heart and soul (glo), multiple roles, cracking cameos and its cultural impact. As usual, there's lots of bad impressions, film trivia and thoughts on what the brothers want to see in the sequel. Enjoy, and please share! :) As touched on during the episode here are some related links that audio alone wouldn't do justice to: - Coming to Alderan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXze55Z2GuY - Sexual Chocolate! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otEm_aI2Vac | |||
| EP#129: The Terminator (1984) | 30 Mar 2024 | 01:09:46 | |
Charlie and George travel back in time "about 40 years" to finally get around reviewing 1980s classic, The Terminator! A huge film for the brothers and many others, it's a deep dive into the low budget thriller that started a franchise, that likes it protagonist, cannot be stopped! One of the most important films of the decade, it made Arnold Schwarzenegger a bonafide star and introduced the world to James Cameron, the most successful director of all time! | |||
| EP55 - Universal Soldier 1992 Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 27 Nov 2020 | 01:09:02 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George go on a mission to revisit the JCVD vs DL (that's Dolph Lundgren) sci-fi actioner, Universal Soldier! The boys delve into Roland Emmerich's first Hollywood production and discuss the films heavy sci-fi origins. Along the way, they chat about the challenges of being on the run in a pre-internet era, Dolph's amazing villain and ponder why JCVD isn't being his usual sassy, splits-tastic, sexy self. Unsurprisingly, there are enough bad JCVD impressions to make a Belgian blush! For this month's feature, Suspicious Spin-Offs, George educates Charlie on the many, many sequels and reboots that Universal Soldier has had over the past three decades (spoiler alert - it's probably more than you think!). Notes: Alternative Ending - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4SSdx1czfE Further reading/behind the scenes - http://www.dolph-ultimate.com/articles/cinefantastique1992.html | |||
| EP#54 - The Karate Kid - Cobra Kai Season One - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 30 Oct 2020 | 01:28:21 | |
For their latest podcast episode, Charlie and George take a Retro Ramble back to 1984 to cover the Rocky For Kids classic that is The Karate Kid. From the impressive character acting of Pat Morita that earned him an Oscar nomination to New Jersey wide-boy Ralph Maccio to the Nazi-inspired blonde looks of the Cobra Kai there is plenty the boys delve into from their most recent viewing. SPOILER WARNING - With franchise spin-off Cobra Kai becoming one of the most streamed TV Shows of all time the brothers devote a section to covering the highs and lows offered in season one. There's all the usual mischief including, bad impressions and an extensive Coulda Woulda Shoulda for your ears to feast on. Enjoy, rate and please share! Copyright Notice: All copyright material remains the property of the original copyright holder and all clips and audio samples have been used only as a reference and as part of a review in line with Creative Commons FAIR USE policy. All Audio Clips, Trailers and Soundtrack usage remains the property of Colombia Pictures and has only be used for this episode. | |||
| EP€53 - Bill and Ted's Most Excellent Podcast Special - Retro Ramble | 25 Sep 2020 | 01:26:41 | |
In this months episode, Charlie and George hop in the time-travelling phone box to discuss all things bodacious and heinous about all things Bill and Ted! With the belated release of Bill and Ted Face The Music, the brothers McGhee go back to review both Excellent Adventure and Bogus Journey for this podcast special. As per usual, they'll be going over the story origins, alternate casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and discuss some very Suspicious Spin-Offs! Videos discussed in the episode: Bill and Ted Auditions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCF6uiixU7E The Bill & Ted Sitcom and Animated Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qimQKEa7hMOther Featured music - Steve Vai, Album - The Elusive Light and Sound, Vol. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tRvA3MZZLE Copyright Disclaimer - All media used in this episode relates to the film being reviewed and has been done so in accordance with the guidelines of the Creative Commons Act. | |||
| EP#52 - Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Retro Ramble Movie Podcast | 24 Aug 2020 | 00:59:11 | |
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are going to the high school reunion at Grosse Point (Blank)! That's right, the boys go back to 1997 to review the action-rom-com cult classic that topped our listeners poll! They discuss the films genesis (which started with a high school reunion), an amazing cast including multiple Cusacks, Jeremy Piven, Minnie Driver and the legendary Dan Ackroyd. Also one hell of an 80's jukebox soundtrack! As per usual, there's alternative casting options in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and for their Special Features, the brothers discuss the later careers of both John Cusack and Dan Ackroyd. Bing, bing, bing, bing, POPCORN! | |||