Tv/Movie Rewind

Did you think it was one word too?

Anyway Matt & Todd continue Neo-Western November to review the delightful actioner Road House (1989).

Directed by Rowdy Harrington

Starring: Patric Swayze, Kelly Lynch and Ben Gazzara

We love this film, unironically, exactly for the over-the-top wish-fulfillment it truly is. It reminds us of the sort of "code of honor" from the old cowboy pictures we grew up with.

It's no Lawrence of Arabia, or even Friday the 13th Part 2*, but

it is Road House and if you don't love it, just watch it until you do.

'High' art? No. Elevating filmmaking? No.

Awesome? Yes and that is what counts at TV/MR.

We also talk a little about the Jake Gyllenhaal one (pretty fun!)

Find us on Twitter if we're still there, Blusky and Letterboxed.

_______________________________________________________

Today Matt & Todd discuss the 1987 Neo-Western Action-Thriller: Extreme Prejudice.

Directed by Walter Hill, based on a story by John Milius

Starring: Nick Nolte and a TV/MR all star cast:,

Powers Boothe (ep: Tombstone),

Maria Conchita Alonso (ep: Running Man),

Micheal Ironside (eps: V, McBain)

and his "zombie" squad of SPECOPS:

Clancy Brown (ep: Highlander),

William Forsythe (ep: The Immortals),

Matt Mulhern (? Ok maybe not him),

Dan Tullis Jr (ep: Apparently, season 5 ep 03 of 'The A-Team, as 'himself'(!)),

Larry B. Scott (ep: Iron Eagle) ((not Larry B. David, not Larry Drake, not Larry B. Davis, or any other 'Larry' variant Matt mentions),

And, we can't forget an appearance by Rip Torn (ep: Beastmaster) as a local county sherriff.

Wow, what a cast, huh?

So...

A John Milius story,

directed by Walter Hill,

With this cast?

This is peak 80s action with a layered story firing on all cylinders. A forgotten action masterpiece and an outstanding time overall.

... I wasn't able to find this streaming anywhere in the U.S.A

That said, if any of this interests you, ahead and just add it to your collection.

If you've nodded along to our recommendation so far, this one gets one of our highest 'just buy it' recommendations.

Welcome back to the TV/Movie Rewind podcast. Matt & Todd are joined by Mike to discuss the 1978 action-'road'-neo-western film Convoy.

Directed by Sam Peckinpah(!)

Starring Kris Kristofferson, Ernest Borgnine and Ali McGraw and a deeper cast including Burt Young and Franklin Ajaye tells the story of an outlaw and his pals escaping jurisdiction and finding help along the way.

Convoy is an at-times aimless neo-Western that asks more questions than it answers.

Of course we enjoyed it.

Among other places, you can find Convoy streaming for free on sites like: Pluto, Tubi, Plex and Hoopla.

Matt & Todd review 1989’s Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat starring: David Carradine, Morgan Brittany, John Ireland, Bruce Campbell and an ensemble cast of the undead just trying to live amongst themselves.

Directed by Anthony Hickox this movie delivers on each of its premises with bloody tongue in cheek while playing off all themes vampire, western, melodramatic and comedic.

Today Matt and Todd are joined by Mike McCarty to discuss a favorite from 1968. Quatermass and the Pit, (or, if you have the time, watch Five Million Years to Earth the USA title).

Quatermass and the Pit (1968) stars:

James Donald, Andrew Keir (as Quatermass), Barbara Shelley, and Julian Glover. Directed by Roy Ward Baker.

Written by the legend of British Science Fiction: Nigel Kneale, Quatermass and the Pit takes you to a deep pit, excavated in the underground of a London Building. What is found within begins to warp the minds of all around it, causing fear and chaos.

Quatermass and the Pit will be enjoyed by fans of Dr. Who, or movies like Halloween III, Prince of Darkness and Pandorum. This is a classic blend of sci-fi and horror.

Already well-known by Mike and Matt, this was a first-watch for Todd and an instant classic.

This is a great time, check it out. We couldn't find this streaming anywhere in the US, but the fantastic Blu Ray is available and alive with 60s London Nostalgia, I thought it was a nice clean print.

Today Matt and Todd are joined again by @GabeCrate (follow on Twitter), to discuss the end George A. Romero's of the 'Dead Trilogy'... for about 20 years anyway.

Day of the Dead focuses on the downfall of a research post hidden deep within a Florida cave. We witness a force of wills that collide at the end of their rope, amongst their shambling doom.

George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (1985) stars Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Richard Liberty, Jarlath Conroy and Joe Pilato as Captain Rhodes.

This one never flinches, and the effects by Tom Savini and his team on this film remain a shocking and gruesome masterpiece to this day.

Follow desert warrior/filmmaker/illustrator/musician @GabeCrate on twitter if you want to share some lizard-on-a-stick and conserve water as he reviews every post apocalyptic film ever made.

Matt & Todd are joined with Mike to discuss the immortal classic: Universal's Dracula (1931) starring Bela Lugosi, directed by Tod Browning.

You can't have Halloween without vampires, and with that, you're thinking Dracula, right?

We discuss movie that popularized the very image of Dracula that you probably have in your head right now and where it began, why it holds up, and why the simultaneously filmed Spanish-language version (Directed by George Melford, starring Carlos Villarias as the Count.

Seek it out if you haven't already. If you have... watch it again this spoooooky October.

Dracula 1931: Bela Lugosi, can be found in the USA on Amazon Prime (subscription required) and Turner Classic Movies.

Dracula 1931: Carlos Villarias (Spanish-language) can be found in the USA on Tubi.

This info provided for convenience, these streaming services are not affiliated with this podcast.

Matt and Todd are joined by listener Robb to kick off Halloween 2024.

Today we discuss the underrated John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness

Starring: Donald Pleasance, Victor Wong, Jameson Parker and Lisa Blount

Scientists and faith battle evil on earth in this this 1987 Horror Classic available in the US with a Premium Peacock subscription, or for rental on many others. If you're a fan of Phantasm, Hellraiser, or Event Horizon we think you'll love it.

Join Matt, Todd, and professional Canadian Logan (no not, "that" Logan), as we discuss the Canadian-cult-comedy-classic: The Adventures of Bob & Dough McKenzie: Strange Brew (or simply: Strange Brew).

This absolute classic was an early 80s HBO staple and stars the talents of:

Dave Thomas (as Doug, also Co-Director/Writer)

Rick Moranis (as Bob, also Co-Director/Writer)

Max Von Sydow,

Paul Dooley, and Lynne Griffin.

SCTV Alums Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis bring their beloved Bob & Doug characters into the big screen for the first time in 1983.

This movie has it all! Canadians, Hockey, Beer, Shakespeare, Ghosts and a sinister conspiracy for world domination.

As of 9/29/2024 we couldn't find a free streaming service with Strange Brew available in the US, but this one comes with one of our highest recommendations for fans of movies like: Wayne's World or Hot Rod.

They made a sequel to Sniper?

Yes, join Matt and Todd as they discuss 2 of the NINE sequels to one of the most prolific franchises you might not even know existed.

Follow Marine Major Gunnery Sargent and accomplished Sniper Thomas Beckett (Beringer) as he finds himself out of retirement and recruited again for action.

Sniper 2 stars Tom Beringer and Bokeem Woodbine and featuring Whit Bissell winner Erika Marozsán. The first sequel of the series ups the military-action, while Sniper 3 stars Beringer reprising the role, largely solo this time, with a more intrigue and a story somewhat lifted from Apocalypse Now with supporting roles by: Byron Mann, Denis Arndt, John Dorman and Jeannetta Arnette.

Both fun films can be found at:

(Search links provided for convenience, neither these links nor their providers are affiliated with the TV/Movie Rewind podcast in any way)

watch sniper 2 - Search (bing.com)