Tv/Movie Rewind

Todd, Matt, and returning guest Shawn discuss the urban action masterpiece The Warriors. We enjoy all the films we discuss here on the podcast, The Warriors in particular is a top favorite. Fantastic performances, great fight scenes, unforgettable characters and visually amazing. A masterpiece of filmmaking by Walter Hill. Starring Michael Beck, James Remar, Deborah Van Valkengburgh & David Patrick Kelly.

Matt & Todd discuss the fantasy epic about immortals battling through the centuries until the last one standing is granted “The Prize”. Then Matt stumbles through The Magnificent 7 degrees like a drunk man climbing stairs wearing roller skates. Starring Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown & Sean Connery. Directed by Russell Mulcahy

The film we hated as kids, even though we hadn’t even seen it! The movie that tried to send the Halloween franchise in a new direction. A movie that is now a beloved addition to Halloween movie marathons. Matt & Todd talk about how they initially shunned, then grew to live this unique and macrame film. Written & Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace. Starring Tom Atkins, Dan O’Herlihy & Stacey Nelkin

This week Matt and Todd discuss the savage vampire thriller that mixes The Wild Bunch with The Lost Boys. It’s a blood splattered ride through the south west. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow and Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton & Jenette Goldstein

Halloween horror fest continues with the blockbuster monster film by John Landis.

Peggy returns to discuss the horror classic Night of the Living Dead. This is both Peggy and Matt’s favorite horror movie. The film that created, and set the standard for the modern zombie genre. Directed by George A Romero Starring: Judith O’Dea & Duane Jones Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @MovieMattSirois Visit us on Facebook at The Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad & Wonderful

It’s October! It’s time for our 2nd annual Horror Movie Feast. This year we kick off with this underrated gem. A young women visits a spooky New England town to study about the 17th century Witch Trials and Satanic Rituals. Featuring Christopher Lee in a key role and epic amounts of fog!

This week we discuss Michael Mann’s magnum opus HEAT. The ultimate cops & robbers crime thriller. Afterwards Matt talks about the recent novel HEAT 2 that expands the universe, going into events before and after the film. Written and Directed by Michael Mann. Starring Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, & Val Kilmer Heat 2: A Novel written by Michael Mann & Meg Gardiner

Matt & Todd discuss the adventure/melodrama from 1939. One of the first films they ever owned on VHS. A film that helped propel Lucille Ball to stardom. 12 people board a plane in Los Angelas headed for Panama City. A tropical storm forces them down in a hostile jungle environment. The pilots can fix the plane… but it can only carry 5 of them back to safety. Directed by John Farrow. Starring Chester Morris, Lucille Ball and John Carradine. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @Moviemattsirois

“Hammer Horror! Dragon Thrills!” Matt & Todd talk about one of the last productions from the original Hammer Films. A horror/martial arts adventure featuring Dracula, Kung Fu vampires, zombies and a family of warriors with different weapon specialties. Starring the great Peter Cushing as Van Helsing.