Another Time, MacLeod!

In episode 43 of ANOTHER TIME, MACLEOD!, Robs Wallis (Twitter: @robertmwallis) and Daniel (@rob_a_daniel) are joined by dear friend and Highlander enthusiast Adrian Zak (Letterboxd: ajzak) to discuss the most epic Quickening of the film so far. Topics include "lively" 80s New York, rare collectibles, the further scores of Michael Kamen, vigilantism, the psycho-geography of Canary Wharf, The Long Good Friday, pissing off the London constabulary, and a shared love of... Star Trek Into Darkness? All this and more.

In episode 42 of ANOTHER TIME, MACLEOD!, Robs Daniel (Twitter: @rob_a_daniel) and Wallis (@robertmwallis) are joined once again by Scott Varnham (@scott_v_writer) of the Highlander Archive (@highlanderstuff) to discuss the fatal showdown between The Kurgan and Kastagir and the memorable appearance of uzi-wielding vigilante Kirk Matunas (1:17:49:1:19:33). 

Further topics include disturbing self-portraits, jobbing actors, how Shad Thames seamlessly doubles for New York, Star Wars, and some of Highlander's strange POV choices. Is Kastagir drunk? Has Kirk just committed a drive-by?! All this and more.

In episode 41 of ANOTHER TIME, MACLEOD!, Robs Wallis (Twitter: @robertmwallis) and Daniel (@rob_a_daniel) are joined by Scott Varnham (@scott_v_writer) of the newly founded Highlander Archive (@highlanderstuff) to discuss the Kurgan's exit from the roach motel (1:16:36-1:17:48). 

Topics of discussion include whatever horrible disease it is that seems to be infecting the guests, whether all the Immortals are secretly kinky, the varied career of the late Richard Bonehill AKA Nien Nunb from Star Wars, and the film's many open endings...

In episode 40 of ANOTHER TIME, MACLEOD!, Robs Daniel (Twitter: @rob_a_daniel) and Wallis (@robertmwallis) are joined by Mark and Elaine Gregersen (@thehoneymoonpod) to discuss Connor's famous duel on "Boston Common" (1:14:53-1:16:35). Topics of discussion include how an admin error completely changed - or failed to change - the scene's setting, the varied career of actor Ian Reddington, the strange absence of Kastagir, whether Hotchkiss is a gay stereotype or just a victim of the British class system, and, of course, beloved sweets mascot Bertie Bassett. Random, sure, but, as they say, it takes all-sorts!

In episode 39 of ANOTHER TIME, MACLEOD!, Rob Wallis (Twitter: @robertmwallis) and Daniel (@rob_a_daniel) are joined by Elaine and Mark Gregersen (@thehoneymoonpod) to discuss the meeting between Connor and an old friend, fellow Immortal Sunda Kastagir, on Bow Bridge in Central Park (1:13:49-1:14:52). Topics of discussion include the Gregersen's trip to the shooting location; a long-awaited, some would say overdue, engagement; the career of the redoubtable Hugh Quarshie, who played Kastagir; and a sadly deleted scene involving Detective Bedsoe and a go-go dancer.

In episode 38 of ANOTHER TIME, MACLEOD!, Robs Daniel (Twitter: @rob_a_daniel) and Wallis (@robertmwallis) are joined once again by Lance Narayan (@Music4TheJetSet) to discuss the death of Heather (Beatie Edney). But what makes the scene so affecting, even after so many years?

In episode 37 of ANOTHER TIME, MACLEOD!, Robs Wallis (Twitter: @robertmwallis) and Daniel (@rob_a_daniel) are joined by new guest Lance Narayan (@Music4TheJetSet) to discuss one of the greatest songs and one of the most moving scenes in cinema history (1:08:59-1:11:07).

AKA Jeg er Norsk

In episode 36 of ANOTHER TIME, MACLEOD!, Robs Daniel (Twitter: @rob_a_daniel) and Wallis (@robertmwallis) are joined once again by Sarah Johnson (@strappinglass) to discuss the second half of Connor and Brenda's incredibly awkward "dinner" "date". Topics of discussion include Brenda's passion for old things, cognac and other beverages, Jim Steinman, protracted staring, Rob W's training montage, Norwegian room-mates, and the history of aviation. As Sarah says, "These are our romantic leads, guys...".

AKA Brenda (Janie's) Got a Gun

In episode 35 of ANOTHER TIME, MACLEOD!, Robs Wallis (Twitter: @robertmwallis) and Daniel (@rob_a_daniel) are joined by Sarah Johnson (@strappinglass) to discuss the first half of the most awkward dinner date of all time. Topics of discussion include .45s and tape recorders, rom-coms and DePalma thrillers, the origins of swords, superfluous cops, Brenda's general aesthetic, and Connor's serial killer vibes. Most importantly, though, what's for dinner?

In episode 34 of ANOTHER TIME, MACLEOD!, Robs Daniel (Twitter: @rob_a_daniel) and Wallis (@robertmwallis) are joined once more by the wonderful Ian Bird (@mrcarapace) to discuss Highlander's World War Two flashback (1:00:41-1:03:39). 

Topics of discussion include how the scene was cut from the American release, the arrested development of Connor, the lovely performance of the late Sheila Gish as Rachel, the last-minute casting of Waldo Roeg as the Nazi officer, the allegorical richness of Highlander as a text, and a couple of the greatest lines in the whole movie (so, by extension, all of cinema).

Ian's excellent piece on Tori Amos: https://mrcarapace.wordpress.com/2022/03/19/excuse-me-but-can-i-be-you-for-a-while-tori-amos-resistance-and-birdwatching/