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The Cinematic Sausage - A Podcast about film, not offal in a long tube ......

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Frequency: 1 episode/48d. Total Eps: 36

Its a Podcast Its about films old and not so old That's it, what more do you need to know Please note no sausages were harmed in the recording of this podcast

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Coming Summer 2026- Murder Most Fowl Trailer

Season 1 · Episode 1

Saturday, May 2, 2026 • Duration 02:10

Coming this Summer.....

In the beginning… there was darkness.

And from that darkness… cinema learned to kill.

From crime scenes to silver screens, we hunt the films where murder takes centre stage.

“Murder…most foul.”

Author and Broadcaster Martin Holmes joins Warren Cummings a former police officer with 25-plus years on the job.

Together they dig up the forgotten films… and watch the bodies fall.

In this first experimental four-part series, we begin where nightmares live:

10 Rillington Place—and a London serial killer history tried to forget.

In episode two- Charm, and manners. And a smile that hides the axe—Kind Hearts and Coronets.

Episode three sees Alfred Hitchcock return to London… and let’s rip with Frenzy.

And finally… footsteps behind you, shadows ahead. A whistling travelling on the air. Fritz Lang’s masterpiece ‘M’

Come join us…After all…it’s only a film.

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The Day The Earth Caught Fire (1960) film review

Friday, December 12, 2025 • Duration 54:55

Its Christmas!And time for one of our festive specials with long suffering guest Martin Holmes, he of the ‘Vision on Sound’ radio show (every Sunday night FAB radio international… 7pm GMT ….end of plug)

3 years agoWe reviewed both the black and white Quatermass films, last year we kept the cold in with the masterpiece that is ‘The Spy That Came In From The Cold’, so keeping up the cheerful theme, this year we went with an ecological apocalypticthriller.

The 1960s black and white corker ‘The Day The Earth Caught Fire’, introducing Edward Juddand starring the irrepressible Leo McKern’

Set in a Fleet Street newsroom and on the streets of London, we trace the beginning of the end (perhaps) of the whole of mankind. Surprisingly caused by the stupidity of 2 ofthe world’s superpowers as they test detonate their nuclear bombs.

The tension builds up to a do or die conclusion.

See society slowly falling apart and witness the heroic part a spilt screen Morris Minor plays in this 60s masterpiece.

Directed and written by the great Val Guest, it’s a must view for those who enjoy their sci-fi disaster films on the realistic side.

Merry Christmas to you all

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Day Of the Jackal- Podcast review

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Duration 45:29

In this edition of the podcast, I’m joined unexpectedly by broadcaster Martin Holmes, who provides a fascinating insight into the intricacies of the plot and the brilliance of Forsyth’s storytelling.

Together, we discuss the enduring appeal of this espionage thriller, its meticulous attention to detail, and theway it has influenced the genre over decades.

As the conversation unfolds, Martin delves into the layersof Forsyth’s characters, exploring how their moral ambiguities and calculated decisions influence the pace and timing. We reflect on the timelessness of the film’sthemes, such as the delicate balance between power and vulnerability, and marvel at Forsyth's ability to craft suspense that resonates across generations.

Welcome to The Day of the Jackal

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They might be giants- 1971. A Cinematic Sausage Podcast review

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 • Duration 22:19

It’s 1971 and the dastardly Professor Moriarty hides in plain sight in the middle of New York City. Enter our timeless hero, the consulting Detective Sherlock Holmes, readying himself to do battle once again with his arch enemy.

But things are not as they seem and the world of many a vulnerable soul is about to face their ultimate challenge, that of the corrosive effects of ‘Grief’

Starring the great George C. Scott in a role that seems totally out of kilter for him, but yet strangely fits him like a glove. He plays a man destroyed by the grief of the unexpected passing of his wife. He leads the hunt for Moriarty through several bizarre and sometime bewildering set pieces, before ultimately facing his nemesis with his trusty Dr. Watson by his side.

"They Might Be Giants," is directed by Anthony Harvey and was released in 1971, is a film that delves into the complexities of the human psyche through the lens of a whimsical yet poignant narrative.

The film also delves into the nature of reality, challenging viewers to consider the thin line between sanity and madness.

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'The Spy that came in from the cold' 1965- review

Sunday, December 8, 2024 • Duration 01:23:34

It’s the Cinematic Sausage’s Festive podcast, and as is the tradition broadcaster and artist *Martin Holmes joins me to look up some festive cheer.

So, to really cheer everyone up, we’ve cast an eye over the world of espionage and found possibly the bleakest and darkest representation of a 1960s spy drama, John Le Carre’s ‘The Spy That Came In From The Cold’ (1965)

Bottles of whisky at the ready as we join Alec Leamas a burnt-out handler from West Germany as he returns to London to face his fate. A right Mundt (honestly that’s his name) has been executing British spies in the East and London is slightly miffed at the fact. Returning home Leamas is offered a desk job, refusing this ‘Control’ asks him to stay out in the cold a little longer.

After assaulting Bernard Lee (‘M’ from the Bond Films) Leamas played by Richard Burton (on top of his game doesn’t even begin to describe his performance) falls in love whilst working in a library. He gets picked up by a very dubious Michael Horden and so begins the descent into the darker under belly of espionage.

Double agents, defections and moral philosophy culminates in fateful appointment with the Berlin wall (wrong side)

This film has everything a 1960s ‘Bond’ film doesn’t have, realism.

Set in the backdrop of the 1960s, there’s free love (pajamas supplied), Rain!!, (God, does it rain),squalid bedsits, and a magnetic story line.

So, for an antidote to the falseness of the bright lights and festive fake good cheer, this film is dark, brutal and honest.

Thank you for all your support dear listener

Merry Christmas everyone!

*Martin Holmes hosts the Vision on Sound Radio Show- Sundays 7pm (GMT)- FAB radio international

Asylum - 1972 a podcast review

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 • Duration 50:48

I’m Warren H Cummings

In this edition of the Podcast, I’m joined once again by regular reviewer the Shi Yeti himself, Paul Chandler.

So why not pull up a headstone and make yourself uncomfortable as we enter Bedlam itself.

We have a good old natter about the Amicus anthology film ‘Asylum’, from 1972.

Talk about why our mums love horror films, Charlotte Rampling’s noughties and killer DHL parcels.

So stuck for something to watch this Halloween eve? You could do a whole lot worse than take up residency in the ‘Asylum’

*Paul Chandler is appearing by kind permission of the Shy Life Podcast and Yeti Uncle John.

Available on all good podcasting platforms.

Enjoy, and happy Halloween everyone

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'Hell is a City' 1960 - A Cinematic Sausage film review

Sunday, September 29, 2024 • Duration 01:12:45

If purgatory is a small market town, surely that makes ‘Hell a City’, does it not?

Broadcaster Martin Holmes joins me as we walk the mean streets of Manchester, seeking out Stanley Baker in the iconic 1960s Hammer film, ‘Hell is a City’

The unlocking of the restraints of London centric locations, causes the impact of the Manchester cityscape to sear its DNA throughout this film, like the words ‘Blackpool’ through a stick of rock.

Join us on a journey of crime, sex, violence and Joby Blanchard’s accent. Stepping back in time to the black and white era of quality British crime noir.

From a robbery gone wrong, to the tossers’ gathering on the nearby moors. Pushing the boundaries of the repressed late 1950s this film sets the bar high for any proceeding crime drama.

*Martin Homes hosts the Vision on Sound radio show (a show about old television programmes) On FAB Radio International every Sunday night at 7pm GMT

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Death Line (1972) A podcast review

Sunday, July 21, 2024 • Duration 51:39

In this edition I'm joined by Paul Chandler* (aka The Shy Yeti)

We hop aboard the 1970s London Underground bound for Russell Square.

For this has turned into the Bermuda Triangle of the tube system.

2 students on the last train exit their carriage and find a well dressed man unconscious on the stairs. They quickly seek help from the police but upon their return the man has disappeared.

So starts a gruesome set of events which will change their lives forever.

Starring: Donald Pleasance, Norman Rossington, David Ladd, Sharon Gurney and a fleeting appearance by Christopher Lee

Dare you ride the 'Death Line'?

*'The Shy Life' Podcast is available on all good platforms

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The taking of Pelham 123 - as podcast review

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 • Duration 22:11

Walter Matthau locks horns with army mercenary Robert Shaw, as 4 criminals pull off the greatest hi-jack in New York's history.

1 million dollars for the release of 16 hostages held under the streets of Manhattan on the dark, foreboding subway system.

I take a look at the 1974 film directed by Joseph Sargent

The Taking of Pelham 123

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'Dr Who & The Daleks' a review of the 1965 movie

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 • Duration 01:00:09

This November sees the 60th anniversary of BBC television’s science fiction serial ‘Doctor Who’.

Broadcaster Martin Holmes joins me as we gush and relive our childhood fear of Doctor Who’s greatest adversary on the big screen, the Daleks.

Released in 1965, Dr Who and the Daleks (in colour) starred world-renowned horror actor Peter Cushing playing against type but not down to the family audience. Bucking the trend of most children’s movies, it has a child star in Roberta Tovey who is engaging and not annoying and is supported by Roy Castle and Jennie Linden.

Join us for this jolly romp through the galaxy in our time travelling garden shed containing Heath Robinson’s spare parts. As we rustle our bags of popcorn and sup at our kia-Ora orange drinks. Reliving the magic of a time cinema has forgotten and when ‘Dalekmania’ was all the rage.

DR WHO AND THE DALEKS…...............so close you can feel their fire!

Also, why not join Martin on FAB Radio International on Sunday 19th November 2023 (1900hours GMT) for his show Vision on Sound.

He’s joined by special guest Stephen Hatcher as they discuss the historical legacy of ‘Doctor Who’ the television programme and its varied and enjoyable storylines.

If you miss the broadcast, you can download the podcast of the show at podcasters.spotify.com or check out ‘Vision On Sound’ on ‘X’ (formally Twitter)

Dr Who and the Daleks rights held by Studio Canal, all clips used in this article are under fair use. The complete film is available through most reliable DVD stockists worldwide.

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