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An irreverent glance at the film and TV of yesterday. Does the entertainment of our youth still hold up today, or have we changed too much? Two old friends, Paul and Colin, laugh, argue, criticize and occasionally remember that they’re doing a movie podcast.
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Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
1 hr 6 min
In this episode we each choose 5 TV shows or films that we like to watch around the holiday season. Along the way we learn something new about each other, and it's not bad things either! Have a Happy Holidays to all of our listeners.
Dec 18, 2020
Dec 18, 2020
2 hr 2 min
In this episode we're flying high with the hit US series, Airwolf from 1984-86. Join us as we scowl along with Jan Michael Vincent and chuckle with Ernest Borgnine. It's an all eighties fun-fest with Paul actually trying some jokes, and a big chopper that can kick ass! Airwolf theme music by Sylvester Levay.
Nov 20, 2020
Nov 20, 2020
1 hr 44 min
In this episode we're leap frogging into the world of, Hell Comes to Frogtown, from 1988. Join us as we discover whether a movie we loved back in the 80s still holds up today. Intro and outro music by David Shapiro
Oct 30, 2020
Oct 30, 2020
1 hr 32 min
In a change from what we were going to do next, we've fallen in with the Halloween fun with the first episode of Friday The 13th: The Series. So grab your ghostly gadgets, your spooky silverware, and your terrifying.... tea-towels, and join us as Paul renews his pact with the devil and Colin lets Paul renew his pact... with him. Music is from the show and is composed and conducted by Fred Mollin. Happy Halloween!
Oct 5, 2020
Oct 5, 2020
2 hr 12 min
In this episode we take a chilling turn with "From Beyond the Grave" (1974), The seventh and last of the Amicus Anthology films. Along the way we discover Paul's natural talent at imitating eccentric old ladies, Colin's fear of entrapment, and the difficulties of 1970s pornography. Intro and outro music is from the film and is by Douglas Gamley.
Sep 13, 2020
Sep 13, 2020
1 hr 52 min
In this episode we take a look at British crime fighting show, C.A.T.S. Eyes, which ran from 1985 to 1987. Along the way we talk about BBC vs. ITV in the 80s, realise this show has the most 80s of 80s opening credits, and discover that Paul may be a Russian spy. Opening music, C.A.T.S. Eyes series one theme by John Kongos and closing theme by John Kongos and sung by Louise Barton.
Aug 14, 2020
Aug 14, 2020
1 hr 35 min
We take to the streets of New York as we join Edward Woodward in the American series "The Equalizer" from 1985. Along the way we discover why the Jolly Green Giant isn't so jolly, why it's bad to color code your assassination files when you're colorblind, and ponder the marvel of a musical bog. Opening and closing music is the Equalizer theme written and performed by Stewart Copeland.
Jul 27, 2020
Jul 27, 2020
1 hr 54 min
In this episode we're taking to the stars with The Last Starfighter from 1984. Along the way we question Centauri's money making scheme and worry about alien dribble. Intro music is the Last Starfighter Suite by Craig Safan, and outro is Somebody, Somewhere, Something from the Last Starfighter musical.
Jul 6, 2020
Jul 6, 2020
1 hr 35 min
In this episode we're carrying on with the carry on team and scaring ourselves silly with Carry on Screaming from 1966. Along the way we get nostalgic for Victorian public lavatories and we discuss the merits of guest Carry On actors. Music by Eric Rogers.
Jun 15, 2020
Jun 15, 2020
25 min
In this special junior episode of Retrospection we're joined by ten year old James as he takes a look at an episode of Batman - The Animated Series. Will he think it's a work of pure bat-genius or simply some terrible trick played by the Joker? Join us and find out. Intro and outro music by Danny Elfman from the series.