Retro Ramble

In this month's episode, stuff's about to get real, as Charlie and George head to Miami like a couple of Bad Boys. That's right, with the imminent release of belated sequel Bad Boys For Life, the brothers McGhee are channelling their Michael Bay excesses to look back at Bad Boys aaaand Bad Boys 2!

From the franchise's surprising origins to some amazing 90s fashion, bromantic chemistry and the very best (and worst) that director Michael Bay has to offer....(cleavage, explosions and cleavage explosions)

There's also the monthly feature of Coulda Woulda Shoulda and a Special Suspicious Spin-Off where Charlie and George talk about what they hope to see in Bad Boys For Life.

In part two of their 2019 special, Charlie and George continue to look back at some of the bigger blockbusters of the year as well as some streaming highlights.

There's reviews of dystopian dust-up, Alita: Battle Angel, Tarantino period-piece Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and the blood-soaked Rambo epilogue, Last Blood. George and Charlie also provide some topline thoughts on all things Disney, from their live-action remakes of Dumbo, Aladdin and The Lion King, as well as Marvel's latest comic book capers, Captain Marvel, Avengers Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home. Unlike the usual Retro Ramble reviews, these reviews are spoiler-free and only feature a quantum of bad impressions. Our usual service will resume later in January!

In part one of their 2019 special, Charlie and George take a look back at an eclectic mix of films released over the last 12 months.

They cover some of the year's cinematic highs and lows - controversial comic book smash, Joker, nostalgia reboot Terminator: Dark Fate and the ultra-violent and ultra-stylish John Wick 3: Parabellum. Unlike the usual Retro Ramble reviews, these reviews are spoiler-free and only feature a quantum of bad impressions. Part 2 will be released next week.

For this year's festive special, Charlie and George head to sunny/smoggy 1980s LA to discuss Lethal Weapon!

The boy have pulled the Nam file, to discuss the Richard Donner buddy-cop classic, that would spawn a franchise, TV series and several imitators.

Along the way, the boys discuss star chemistry, (Shane) Black humour, mullets and how many times the word "crazy" is said.

As per usual, there's alternate casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and some Suspicious Spin Offs.

WARNING - may contain dangerous amount of sax!

In this Halloween special, the Brothers McGhee travel to the beach town of Santa Carla in search of The Lost Boys.

Charlie and George revisit Joel Schumacher's 1980's classic horror-comedy to discuss the brief phenomenon that was The Two Coreys, some marvellous mullets and a jukebox soundtrack featuring some sweaty sax!

As per usual, there's bad impressions, movie trivia, alternative casting (and directors) in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and Suspicious Spin-Offs. Did we mention the sweaty sax guy?!

To celebrate the release of Rambo: Last Blood, this month's episode, sees Charlie and George go back to the beginning to discuss First Blood! They chart the film's journey from page to screen which led to the creation of a classic 80s action hero.

Along the way, they discuss Stallone's key input to the film, it's stellar performances from its supporting cast and of course the sublime score from Jerry Goldsmith.

As per usual, there's alternate casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and some very Suspicious Spin Offs. Enjoy and please share!

In this months episode, Charlie and George tackle another Arnie/James Cameron collaboration rambling back to 1994 to discuss the action packed, spy comedy caper, True Lies!

Along the way, they discuss Arnie doing his best Bond, a suitably sleazy Bill Paxton (RIP) and some cinematic destruction that James Cameron does so well.

As per usual, there will be production trivia, casting coulda woulda shoulda and the brothers pitch their Suspicious Spin Offs.

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In this month's episode, Charlie and George visit the gritty suburbs of Old Detroit to discuss the future of law enforcement, Robocop! This time, they've got company as they are joined by Ben from TopFilmTip!

During the episode the three delve into director Paul Verhoeven's scathing satirical sci-fi to discuss lovable villains, robo-resurrections and the correct way to start a petrol explosion (though we strongly advise against doing so).

As usual, there'll be some standard production chat around the creation of the iconic Robocop suit, a brief Coulda Woulda Shoulda and some very Suspicious Spin-Offs. We'll buy that for a dollar!

Ben can be found at TopFilmTip on Twitter and is also an author with his first novel, Winner Winner, a young adult science fiction story that includes many a reference from the films we cover here on Retro Ramble.

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In this month's episode, Charlie and George go in search of an answer to the question that drives us, "What is The Matrix?"

As part of The Matrix's 20th Anniversary the boys are back in "Keanu Korner" to discuss the film's Eastern influences, extensive fight choreography, 90's dance music and the marvellous monotone baritone of Hugo Weaving's Agent Smith. There's alternative casting in an extended Coulda Woulda Shoulda as well as discussing various spin-offs sequels and video games the boys would like to see in Suspicious Spin-Offs. WARNING: There'll be bad impressions and puns, lots of puns. Enjoy, 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.

In this month's episode, Charlie and George hop on board the Pork Chop Express, heading for Big Trouble in Little China!

The boys journey into the murky mystical underworld of the beloved cult comedy classic to discuss the beautiful partnership of John Carpenter and Kurt Russell.

Along the way, they chat synthesizers, kung fu, video games and James Hong stealing the show as the wickedly evil (David) Lo Pan.

As usual, there'll be the usual production history, alternative casting, suspicious spin-offs and bad impressions....Indeeeed!

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