The VHS Strikes Back

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Dave sets Chris up with a pop culture classic - Gremlins (1984). Having never watched it before will Chris go full on heel with this much loved Steven Spielberg produced monster romp? What do you think? Plot Summary: When Billy Peltzer is given a small creature called a Mogwai by his father, he is unaware of the carnage he is about to encounter. There is a huge responsibility in looking after Gizmo as there are certain rules which must be followed. The Mogwai must be kept away from bright light, never made wet and never, ever be fed after midnight. When an accident occurs involving Gizmo and water, the next evolution stage of the Mogwai appears, and it isn't nice at all. Rotten Tomatoes: 84/100% Imdb: 7.3/10 Metacritic: 70/100% If there are any movies/tv shows you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links: email: [email protected] twitter: www.twitter.com/comicsinmotiop

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Chris and Dave are back reviewing the icon ‘Christmas Movie’ starring Bruce Willis - Die Hard (1988). The guys walk through this absolute iconic movie - vest and all. Plot Summary: NYPD cop John McClane goes on a Christmas vacation to visit his wife Holly in Los Angeles where she works for the Nakatomi Corporation. While they are at the Nakatomi headquarters for a Christmas party, a group of robbers led by Hans Gruber take control of the building and hold everyone hostage, with the exception of John, while they plan to perform a lucrative heist. Unable to escape and with no immediate police response, John is forced to take matters into his own hands. Rotten Tomatoes: 93/100% Imdb: 8.2/10 Metacritic: 72/100% If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links: email: [email protected] twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback

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Dave and Chris review the classic comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Chris gets teary at the end of this movie every time and Dave gets R-Rated. 

Plot Summary: 

All that Neal Page wants to do is to get home for Thanksgiving. His flight has been cancelled due to bad weather, so he decides on other means of transport. As well as bad luck, Neal is blessed with the presence of Del Griffith, shower curtain ring salesman and all-around blabbermouth who is never short of advice, conversation, bad jokes, or company. And when he decides that he is going the same direction as Neal....

IMDB: 7.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 93/100%

Metacritic: 72/100%

If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links: email: [email protected] twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback

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Dave and Chris are back reviewing: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)

This is a dual show review across both of their podcasts - The VHS Strikes Back and Comics In Motion

For this special episode the guys are joined by two podcasting friends and more importantly Star Wars fans/nerds Mike Burton from the Genuine Chit Chat Podcast and Scott Weatherley from the 20th Century Geek Podcast. This is part 1 of a big crossover event discussing all things Star Wars. From the Prequels/sequels and future of the Franchise.

The next Star Wars chat will be on Scott’s show - http://www.20thcenturygeek.com/episodes where the guys walk through the original movies and what they meant to them all. Plus some funny observations. After that we move to the much criticised prequels Jar Jar Binks and all. Again on the 20th Century Geek podcast.

And finally the final 2 part show will over on Mike’ show - https://genuinechitchat.podbean.com . We discuss the recent Star Wars movies, what to expect out of Rise of Skywalker and where we go next.

Plot Summary:

Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.

Rotten Tomatoes: 93/100%

IMDB Score: 8.6/10

Metacritic: 90/100%

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Email the show: [email protected]

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Chris and Dave are joined by Max Byrne. Max is a reviewer of various Comic book based media. As the guest he has chosen Terminator 2: Judgment Day to review.  Arnie in his absolute prime. 

Give Max a follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/maxybyrne and follow the various links to see his work. 

Plot Summary:

Nearly 10 years have passed since Sarah Connor was targeted for termination by a cyborg from the future. Now her son, John, the future leader of the resistance, is the target for a newer, more deadly terminator. Once again, the resistance has managed to send a protector back to attempt to save John and his mother Sarah.

IMDB: 8.5/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 93/100%

Metacritic: 75/100%

If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links: email: [email protected] twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback

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Chris gets to review one of his Mount Rushmore of films The Cannonball Run. Starring another of Chris' man crushes - Burt Reynolds. Dave goes in on some of the dated jokes and especially the way the women are portrayed in this movie. 

Plot Summary: 

IMDB: 6.3/10 

Rotten Tomatoes: 30/100% 

Metacritic: 28/100% 

If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links: email: [email protected] twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback

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Chris gets Dave back for all the terrible movies he has made him sit down and review. No Holds Barred is a WWF produced and created action movie starring one of Chris' wrestling heroes Hulk Hogan. There is not much positive to talk about but its Hogan at his best.  Plot Summary: Rip is the World Wrestling Federation champion who is faithful to his fans and the network he wrestles for. Brell, the new head of the World Television Network, wants Rip to wrestle for his network. Rip refuses and goes back to his normal life. Still looking for a way to raise ratings, Brell initiates a show called "The Battle of the Tough Guys", a violent brawling competition. A mysterious man, Zeus, wins the competition. This gets Brell to use him as an angle to get at Rip. IMDB: 4.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 11/100% Metacritic: 31/100% If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links: email: [email protected] twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback

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Dave introduces Chris to another Horror movie - Poltergeist (1982) but does it live upto the hype? Dave recalls some memories of this movie. 

Plot Summary: 

A young family are visited by ghosts in their home. At first the ghosts appear friendly, moving objects around the house to the amusement of everyone, then they turn nasty and start to terrorise the family before they "kidnap" the youngest daughter.

IMDB: 7.3/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 85/100%

Metacritic: 79/100%

If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links:

email: [email protected]

twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback

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Dave gets Chris to watch a movie that scared him so much he couldn't sleep as a kid if he saw the movie at his mates house. Does it stand up and will Chris still be as scared? 

Plot Summary:

On Elm Street, Nancy Thompson and a group of her friends (comprising Tina Gray, Rod Lane and Glen Lantz) are being tormented by a clawed killer in their dreams named Fred Krueger. Nancy must think quickly, as Fred tries to pick them off one by one. When he has you in your sleep, who is there to save you?

Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 94%

IMDB Score:  7.5/10

If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links:

email: [email protected]

twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback