Generation Video Podcast

This week we're digging into the brutal 2006 remake of The Hills Have Eyes. Does Alexandre Aja's take stand up to Wes Craven's 1977 original? We break down the differences and debate: Is this a pointless cash-grab, or a horror remake that actually brings new terror to the table?

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hills-have-eyes-2006--67998699

#spookyseason #horror #scary #film #movie #desert #mutant #fallout #nuclear #testing #baby #breakfast #time #Jupiter #mars #Pluto #ruby #wescraven #Alexanderaja #hightension

This week, Uncle Randy joins us to discuss Terry Gilliam's 1981 film, Time Bandits. We're taking a trip back to the video store to revisit this whimsical, Monty Python-esque fantasy classic.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/time-bandits--67828152

#Time #bandits #timebandits #terrygilliam #fantasy #80s #scifi #action #film #movie #montypython #johncleese #michaelpalin #brianfroud #adventure #little #people #dwarf #dwarves

This week, we're taking a look back at Clint Eastwood's 2008 film, Gran Torino. It's been 17 years since this film was released. How does the movie resonate today? Are its themes still relevant in the modern day? Join us as we look back and discuss!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gran-torino--67739777

On this week's episode, we're discussing the 1932 Marx Bros classic Horse Feathers, and its enduring relevance to modern comedy and pop culture.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/horse-feathers--67562200

#groucho #chico #harpo #marx #marxbros #comedy #film #movie #vaudville #broadway #comedy #comedian #comedians #zany #satire #wit #witty

Our most generational divide yet! This week Wes brings the receipts and destroys another one of Rett's childhood classics: 1997's Starship Troopers. This movie has had a resurgence in popularity recently. Does it still hold up? Listen and find out!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/starship-troopers--67477512

#scifi #sciencefiction #action #horror #90s #bug #bugs #robertheinlein #heinlein #pulp #novel #book #asimov #clarke #grok #waldo #payitforward #spacemarine #powerarmor #fallout

Join us as we look back at the 1986 comedy classic Armed and Dangerous, starring John Candy and Eugene Levy.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/armed-and-dangerous--67309081

This week Rett and Wes discuss 2009's animated film 9, directed by Shane Acker. Listen as we journey to the source in order to protect the future. And be careful not to disturb The Beast!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9--67224984

This week Wes and Rett welcome back special guest bestseller Cambell finalist and Dragon award winning author Brian Niemeier to discuss 1997's sci fi cult classic The Fifth Element. 

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fifth-element--67027549

Link to Brian's Nethereal 10th Anniversary Special Edition Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianniemeier/nethereal-10th-anniversary-special-edition

#scifi #90s #lucbesson #garyoldman #brucewillis #christucker #action #comedy #adventure #film #movie #millajovovich #ianholm #Zeus #deebo #Friday

This week Rett and Wes head into battle to discuss Zach Snyder's film 300. Adapted from the Frank Miller comic, this sprawling epic was highly anticipated in 2006. How does it hold up today? Listen and find out!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/300--66800393

#300 #zachsnyder #gerardbutler #frankmiller #lynnvarley #comic #comics #graphicnovel #sparta #spartan #spartans #thisissparta #Greek #Greece #hero #heroes #legend #persia #Persian

#drunkenzombie alum and #themidnightdrivein host Bryan Wolford stops by store to chat with us about Robert Rodriguez's early #90s debut #film El Mariachi. Made for just $7000, this #grindhouse #movie was early #90s #indie #filmschool, and the prequel to #Desperado

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/el-mariachi--66554980

#robertrodriguez #elmariachi #guitar #Mariachi #action