Transmissions from the Forbidden Planet

Welcome Folks, In this episode, we delve into the nostalgic realm of 70s, 80s, and 90s TV shows, exploring the peculiar category of high-concept, low-quality TV show gems. From bizarre plotlines to questionable special effects, join us as we dissect the entertaining misfires of these eras, discussing the unintentional humor and enduring charm that make these shows unforgettable, albeit for all the wrong reasons. Sit back. wire in, and enjoy!

Hey there, Welcome Back! Get ready to dive into the glitzy and glamorous world of the Hollywood Hullabaloo! Tim and Derrick are back in action for a brand spanking new season, where they'll be dishing on all things movies, TV shows, hot-off-the-press news, and of course, the delightful chaos that comes with the Hullabaloo. Grab your popcorn, kick back, and soak in the fabulous chit chat from two lovable movie geeks! 

Welcome to the spookiest edition of Hollywood Hullabaloo! It's that time of year when Tinseltown trades in its glamour for ghastly ghouls and supernatural shenanigans. So grab your popcorn, your favorite ghost-hunting gadget, and get ready to cackle along with us as we unearth the spooky Hollywood News, throw out some Haunted Halloween Horror Film picks, and take a walk down memory lane talking about our childhood Halloween traditions. Happy Halloween, everyone! 

Spooky Season is upon us once again my friends. So in our October episode, we are going to discuss the constants in the world of scary movies. The big 3 of horror if you will; Ghost Stories, Slasher movies, and the one that always comes back to life… Zombies (insert audible groan for the bad joke here). Hope you enjoy the show and Happy Halloweenie everyone. 

It’s the American way, ain’t it folks? We always gotta outdo our last go ‘round. Even better, we love to one-up the other guy. This has been going on in action films since the beginning. There’s always an ebb and flow of course, but if you chart the outrageousness of Hollywood action films thru its 100 year history, it’s a steady uphill climb. From Jimmy Cagney shooting up rival gangsters, to Fast and Furious… in friggin’ SPACE!! What in the hell is this world coming to? Well that’s what we’re going to attempt to find out in this latest episode of our beloved little show! Spoiler, I don’t think we figured it out… more confused than when we started, but we had fun regardless. We hope you like it too. 

Howdy-ho listeners. It’s time for another monthly entertainment news go ‘round. News is gettin’ slim in the days of the SAG and WGA strikes. But we managed to pump out a full episode regardless. In this one, we’re talking movie release delays. We talk about a couple of upcoming pre-strike films that have people talking. We chat about our histories and admiration with the late great Paul Rueben’s, aka PeeWee Herman. Oh, and we hilariously joke on the film director known as McG. Finally, the little cherry on top of every Hollywood Hullabaloo episode is what have we been watching lately. So we hope you enjoy, cuz we have such fun recording these little shows. Merci beaucoup les auditeurs!!

The Star Wars saga… there’s a lot going on with that phrase, isn’t there? Well in this podcast episode we’re gonna do what’s never been done before… discuss Star Wars. What’s that you say? It’s been discussed 10,000 times before? Well… make it 10,001 then! We will have to break it up into parts, however. Too much material to converse upon in one episode. So then, this first ep. we have for you here will revolve around the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker. The prequel films and other associated material in and around that era of 30-20 BBY. We love Star Wars, we’re excited to dive into it, and we hope you’ll be excited to listen. Come join the fun y’all!

August 2023…We’re Back!! Now it's time to start talking about those latest entertainment headlines. Of Course, upfront is the news of the Writers and Actors strike hitting Hollywood right now.  Some announcements that we find interesting. We’re also discussing the Indiana Jones films a bit, due to the recent release of the fifth and final film. Then wrap it all up with what we’re watching on the picture box lately. So sit back, relax, and wrap your ears around an all-new episode of Hollywood Hullabaloo!

For us movie nerds, the film director is king/queen. They are the ones who set the tone, look, and vibe of our favorite films. Then you hear buzz about your favorite director being attached to an upcoming project, only to find out someone completely different ends up directing the film. Another situation that happens with directors is they plan on a new developing a script, but years go by and said movie is never made. Directors get fired, they pass away, or they jump ship for something “better”. What I’m driving at here, is that in this podcast episode, we go back and forth on some famous directors and talk about their projects that never came to pass. Pondering the question…What-if!? Get it? Got it? Good! Please enjoy. 

 Time again for the latest movie news on Transmissions from the Forbidden Planet. April ‘23 continues the recent trend of good news/bad news out of Ole Tinsel Town. We talk about the passing of Lance Reddick as John Wick Chapter 4 hits theaters, and what a great career he had. We also talk about our movie hero’s reaching their winter years and how that makes us feel. -insert emotional John Williams score here- So give the episode a listen.  Who knows, you might have a hell of a time.