Swords, Sorcery & Synthesizers

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EP22: Young Sherlock Holmes

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 01:00:20

Ben & Claire look back on the hormone-crazed teen years of the world's greatest detective, when he battled an Egyptian death cult, flew a prototype airplane, got into swordfights with his teacher and had drug induced hallucinations, featuring some of the earliest CGI FX in cinema. All this from Barry Levinson, the director of "Rain Man" and "Good Morning Vietnam"... we kid you not...

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BONUS EPISODE: Sequels, Prequels, Remakes & Reboots

Monday, July 21, 2025 • Duration 01:03:07

In this bonus episode of the podcast, Ben & Claire talk about the trend of 80s IPs being resurrected in the 21st century.

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EP21: "Nightbreed"

Friday, July 4, 2025 • Duration 57:22

Puppeteer and author Brian Craddock joins Ben & Claire for a discussion of the Clive Barker film, in which night creatures are the protagonists, and humans are the real monsters.

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EP20: The Brave Little Toaster

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Duration 50:16

A group of abandoned household appliances embark on a cross-country odyssey to be reunited with their owner, in a children's film that is oddly dark at times. Ben & Claire rewatch it with adult eyes.

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EP19: Legend

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 • Duration 54:30

No light without darkness... no fans without critics... Ben approaches the fairytale pastiche "Legend" from a place of nostalgia, Claire with the critical eye of someone who saw it for the first time a week ago... can the sacred balance be preserved? Listen to their discussion and find out!

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EP18: The Hunger

Monday, May 12, 2025 • Duration 48:28

Ben & Claire sink their teeth into "The Hunger" - which tells of a bisexual love triangle involving a scientist (Susan Sarandon) and a vampire couple (Catherine Deneuve & David Bowie). Based upon a novel by the controversial Whitley Strieber ("Communion"), this dreamily paced gothic horror film was the unlikely directorial debut of Tony Scott (better known for "Top Gun" and "Crimson Tide").

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EP17: Ghost

Thursday, May 1, 2025 • Duration 44:32

"Ghost" was released in 1990, but produced in the 80s, so Ben & Claire figured it was fitting to discuss this tale of supernatural romance on the podcast.

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BONUS EPISODE: Favourite Soundtracks

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 • Duration 01:02:41

Ben & Claire list their favourite movie soundtracks, both within the realm of 80s fantasy movies and beyond.

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EP16: Paperhouse

Friday, March 7, 2025 • Duration 48:25

This week, Ben & Claire explore the surreal dreamworld of "Paperhouse", where childhood trauma, terminal illness and artistic experimentation blend together in a manner both beautiful and terrifying.

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EP15: Phantom Of The Opera

Thursday, February 13, 2025 • Duration 50:37

The 1989 movie adaptation of "Phantom", featuring reincarnation, time travel, prophetic dreams and Faustian bargains with the devil. Also featuring 80s horror icon Robert Englund in probably the closest he's ever got to a romantic leading man role.

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