Tv/Movie Rewind

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.

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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.

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Today Matt & Todd discuss the 1998 Crime-Thriller:

Suicide Kings

Starring:

Christopher Walken, Jay Mohr, Henry Thomas, Sean Patric Flannery, Jeremy Sisto, Jonathan Gilecki, Cliff Deyoung, Denis Leary (... and several supporting stars)

This ensemble cast puts together a fun crime-thriller that can't help but be compared to several Quentin Tarantino classics. When it isn't trying to add superficial elements of its more-popular contemporaries, the film stands its own with a solid story and excellent performances.

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Join Matt & Todd as they discuss the forgotten 1992 Sci-Fi Killer-Thriller: Split Second, starring Rutger Hauer, Neil (Alistair) Duncan, and Kim Cattrall.

Detective Harley Stone (Hauer) is tracking an elusive killer that tears the hearts from its victims in a near-future (actually, past-future) 2008 London, ravaged by the flooded waters of the Thames River.

A bloody streak of killings every 12 years has the haggard Stone at the end of his rope, and his straight-laced, fresh-faced partner Dick questioning the supernatural and extraterrestrial. 

Split Second feels like a blend of low-key sci-fi thrillers from the '80s, wrapped in Blade Runner-esque visuals, great performances, and endless rushing water.

Split Second is available on multiple free and subscription streaming services in the US and worldwide.

If you’re a collector, you’ll want to track this one down!

Near-future Rutger Hauer sci-fi, police-procedural killer-thriller, cool guns, great lines, and gallons of fun.

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Matt and Todd discuss the 1990-1997 NBC-TV Sit-Com; Wings, starring Tim Daly, Steven Weber and Crystal Bernard as we join their lives on Nantucket Island's Tom Nevers Field.

The show features early performances by Thomas Haden Church as Lowell, Tony Shalhoub as Antonio and cameos from across the harbor.

Wings cruises through 8 strong seasons yet is largely forgotten in the wake of industry giants of the early-mid 90s like Friends, Seinfeld, Cheers, Frasier, Married... With Children, Mad About You, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, The Simpsons, Fish Police and Capitol Critters.

Join Matt and Todd as they discuss the 1991 film: New Jack City.

Starring: Wesley Snipes, Ice-T and Judd Nelson.

Director: Mario Van Peebles

New Jack City blends the genres of crime, action and drama with talented performances into a wholly entertaining movie by the debut feature film director. Add this one to your collection if you are a fan of the genre, we don't think you will be disappointed.