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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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Sunday Jun 25, 2017
Sunday Jun 25, 2017
In this episode we launch our interceptors at Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's TV series UFO. But we're taking a look at the Frankenstein version of the show that was created as a promo. Invasion UFO is a feature length story that crams a number of episodes together. Is it successful? Well join us as we answer that very question.
Music
Intro: The Dawn of an Era by Francis Monkman taken from Invasion UFO.
Outro: Opening Theme by Barry Gray from UFO
Sunday Jun 11, 2017
Sunday Jun 11, 2017
In this episode we're like a bat out of hell as we take on John Badham's Dracula from 1979. We grapple with the most northern of northeners, ponder if garlic is a herb or a vegatable (apparently it's neither), and take letters from our listeners about what shows and films they'd like to see rebooted in this age of remakes.
Music:
Intro:
Dracula (1979) - Opening and Storm Sequence by John Williams -
Outro:
Dracula (1979) - Closing Titles by John Williams
Sunday May 28, 2017
Sunday May 28, 2017
In this episode we shuttle into space with Moonraker from 1979. Recorded before Sir Roger Moore sadly passed away, we take a look at one of Bond's craziest adventure and discuss exciting and relevant topics like is a cucumber sandwich really a good idea? Are cable car wires made from liquorice? And what is in Bond's standard equipment?
Music
Intro - "Moonraker Theme" (Disco Version) sung by Shirley Bassey, music by John Barry
Outro - "Boat Chase" from Moonraker by John Barry
Sunday May 14, 2017
Sunday May 14, 2017
In this episode we walk like an Egyptian while taking a look at the smash hit 1987 comedy, Mannequin. We discuss ideas for a future sequel, and spend way too much time worrying about the logic of it all.
Music
Intro - In My Wildest Dreams by Belinda Carlisle
Outro - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship
Sunday Apr 30, 2017
Sunday Apr 30, 2017
In this episode we suck the life out of Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce from 1985. We marvel at the days when Sir Patrick Stewart wasn't famous, and question how subduing an alien vampire with a biscuit was ever going to work.
Music
Intro - Main Titlte, The Lifeforce Theme by Henry Mancini
Outro - Better Back Then by Adam Warner
Sunday Apr 16, 2017
Sunday Apr 16, 2017
In this episode we ride the dark streets with Universal's short lived TV show, Street Hawk from 1985. We discuss how somebody can survive being on a bike at 300mph (it isn't pretty), and we finally come to a disagreement about something we've watched.
Intro
Street Hawk Theme "Le Parc" by Tangerine Dream
Outro
Better Back Then by Adam Warner
Sunday Apr 02, 2017
Sunday Apr 02, 2017
In this episode we get locked up with Sylvestor Stallone and Kurt Russell in Tango & Cash from 1989. We discuss how you can build an evil villain's lair, and we battle with a poor Skype connection and a rogue hairdryer.
Music
Intro - Bus Chase / Cocaine by Harold Faltermeyer (Tango & Cash OST)
Outro - Let the Day Begin by The Call (featured in Tango & Cash)
Interlude - Casino Royale Theme by Burt Bacharach
Sunday Mar 19, 2017
Sunday Mar 19, 2017
In this episode we gulp down a stiff drink and take a hard, long look at Carry on Behind from 1975. The Carry On series spanned over 20 years and 30 films and is a cultural instution in the UK. But how does one of the later entries in the series fare under the Retrospection magnifying glass? We also finish with a song written and performed by one of our listeners. Enjoy!
Intro Music
Anglo Amalagamated fanfare by Bruce Montgomery
Carry on Behind Opening Theme by Eric Rogers
Outro Music
Better Back Then by Adam Warner
Sunday Mar 05, 2017
Sunday Mar 05, 2017
In this episode we rev up our engines and take a race down the Streets of Fire (1984). Walter Hill's musically based Rock and Roll fable disppeared without trace in the summer of '84. We take a watch and see if it really deserved its trip into obscurity.
Music Intro - Nowhere Fast by Fire Inc.
Music Outro - Tonight is What it Means to be Young by Fire Inc.
Sunday Feb 19, 2017
Sunday Feb 19, 2017
In this episode we king-fu our way through Bloodsport from 1988. If you'd like to suggest a film or TV show for us to look at then email us at retrospection@email.com or tweet us at @retrospeccy.
Music
Intro: Fight to Survive by Stan Bush
Outro: On my own Alone by Stan Bush