Retrospection

Retrospection

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Retrospection episodes

  • 78. Magic Boots

    In this episode we're waddling into the future with the David Carradine cult classic, Future Force from 1989. Along the way we invent a new form of golf, remember the days of having to rent B movies because they had nothing else on the shelf, and wonder if the script for this film was written or scrawled in crayon (like our scripts are). Music from the film by Tim James and Mark Mancina.

    1 hr 40 min
  • 77. Worst Boyband, EVER!

    In this episode we're feeling the power as we take a look at He-Man's first (and currently) last cinematic outing.  So join us as we get groovy with the cosmic key and battle through the Masters of the Universe. Opening and closing theme by Bill Conti.   

    2 hr 5 min
  • 76. Christmas Special 2020

    In this episode we each choose 5 TV shows or films that we like to watch around the holiday season. Along the way we learn something new about each other, and it's not bad things either! Have a Happy Holidays to all of our listeners. 

    1 hr 7 min
  • 75. Dodgy Mufta!

    In this episode we're flying high with the hit US series, Airwolf from 1984-86. Join us as we scowl along with Jan Michael Vincent and chuckle with Ernest Borgnine. It's an all eighties fun-fest with Paul actually trying some jokes, and a big chopper that can kick ass! Airwolf theme music by Sylvester Levay.  

    2 hr 3 min
  • 74. Filthy!

    In this episode we're leap frogging into the world of, Hell Comes to Frogtown, from 1988. Join us as we discover whether a movie we loved back in the 80s still holds up today. Intro and outro music by David Shapiro

    1 hr 45 min
  • 73. Spooky Special

    In a change from what we were going to do next, we've fallen in with the Halloween fun with the first episode of Friday The 13th: The Series. So grab your ghostly gadgets, your spooky silverware, and your terrifying.... tea-towels, and join us as Paul renews his pact with the devil and Colin lets Paul renew his pact... with him. Music is from the show and is composed and conducted by Fred Mollin. Happy Halloween!

    1 hr 33 min
  • 72. A Ruddy Mess

    In this episode we take a chilling turn with "From Beyond the Grave" (1974), The seventh and last of the Amicus Anthology films. Along the way we discover Paul's natural talent at imitating eccentric old ladies,  Colin's fear of entrapment, and the difficulties of 1970s pornography. Intro and outro music is from the film and is by Douglas Gamley.   

    2 hr 13 min
  • 71. Three Times a Lady

    In this episode we take a look at British crime fighting show, C.A.T.S. Eyes, which ran from 1985 to 1987. Along the way we talk about BBC vs. ITV in the 80s, realise this show has the most 80s of 80s opening credits, and discover that Paul may be a Russian spy. Opening music, C.A.T.S. Eyes series one theme by John Kongos and closing theme by John Kongos and sung by Louise Barton.

    1 hr 53 min
  • 70. Odds Against You?

    We take to the streets of New York as we join Edward Woodward in the American series "The Equalizer" from 1985. Along the way we discover why the Jolly Green Giant isn't so jolly, why it's bad to color code your assassination files when you're colorblind, and ponder the marvel of a musical bog. Opening and closing music is the Equalizer theme written and performed by Stewart Copeland.

    1 hr 36 min
  • 69. Victory or Death... Or Compromise?

    In this episode we're taking to the stars with The Last Starfighter from 1984. Along the way we question Centauri's money making scheme and worry about alien dribble. Intro music is the Last Starfighter Suite by Craig Safan, and outro is Somebody, Somewhere, Something from the Last Starfighter musical.

    1 hr 55 min

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An irreverent glance at the film and TV of yesterday. Does the entertainment of our youth still hold up today, or have we changed too much? Two old friends, Paul and Colin, laugh, argue, criticize and…