The High Ground

In today's episode we look at the much-maligned Stallone sequels in the otherwise much-loved Stallone franchises ROCKY and RAMBO. Which is better? The cheap-looking obsolete-themed remake of FIRST BLOOD PART II? Or the one where Rocky loses all his money and fights for...his son's room?! This will be interesting. Spoilers.

Today we have a brief look at the career of the used-to-be-great Mr Steven Segal. You know, before the crappy band, the allegations, and the direct-to-video twaddle. Spoilers for various films.

For us, there is no other Superman but Christopher Reeve. In this episode we delve into the reasons as to why this might be, and why, post-1980, there hasn't been an amazingly good Superman film since. We also look at why other popular characters can be re-cast yet this one remains strangely untouchable. Spoilers for various films.

With the news that Mike Judge's seminal 1990s animated comedy series is due for a revival on Comedy Central in the near future, we discuss our expectations and our memories of the show (spoiler: Callum has never seen the originals! Sacrilege!). Spoilers. 

Another legend bites the dust!? With over 500 composer credits to his name on IMDb, we pay tribute to the late great Ennio Morricone. From his flawless The Ecstasy of Gold on THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, to his great score on THE UNTOUCHABLES, and finally to his collaborations with John Carpenter on THE THING and Quentin Tarantino on DJANGO UNCHAINED and THE HATEFUL EIGHT,  we remember the genius of Morricone's work. Spoilers for various films.

In today's episode we look at the sad decline of the 18 certificate in cinemas, specifically in the UK from our point of view, but also as a general situation, we discuss how the higher-rating certificates are in a general decrease in favour of the more economical 12A or 15. We also look at times gone by in which films got cinema releases regardless of their certificate, and not because the cash was the only potential. Sad days, kids, sad days... Spoilers for various films.

As part of our double bill of Under 10 Minutes episodes remembering recent deaths, we look back on the career of one of Hollywood's most unique and expressive directors, and prove that he wasn't just the BATMAN & ROBIN guy, but the man who brought us the best vampire movie ever and the Michael Douglas performance that was never bettered. In short, Joel rocked. Spoilers for various films.

With the recent news that the great Sir Ian Holm has passed away, we reminisce and pay tribute to his back catalogue and the great range of his work over the years. From Bilbo Baggins to Ash to Jack the Ripper, there's no doubting this is an actor who will be missed. Spoilers for various films.

Come on, admit it: JAWS 3D is way better than you remember! We reminisce about this cheesy, ludicrous, but way entertaining slice of 80s shark madness. At least the shark doesn't roar in this one! Spoilers.

We all have those movies that make us split our sides, roar with laughter and fondly remember the first time we saw them. Here's ours. Spoilers.