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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 Feb 05, 2017
Sunday Feb 05, 2017
In this episode we take flight with Disney's Condorman from 1981. Michael Crawford portrays the titular hero as he attempts to rescue a Russian defector (Barbara Carrera) from the evil grasp of Krakov (Oliver Reed).
Music
Intro - Condorman Opening Titles by Henry Mancini
Outro - Condorman Extended version by Henry Mancini
Sunday Jan 22, 2017
Sunday Jan 22, 2017
In this episode we flee to the safety of Battlestar Galactica, the original one series scifi spectacular. We yell feldercarp and frak as we lose an hour of material. But we still do a round up of other things we've watched and answer some emails.
You can email us with retrospection@email.com, find us on twitter with @retrospeccy and send us a message on Facebook.
Music
Intro: Battlestar Galactica Theme by Maynard Ferguson
Outro: Theme from Battlestar Galactica (disco version) by Stu Phillips
Sunday Jan 08, 2017
Sunday Jan 08, 2017
In this episode we plunge into Disney's 1979 scifi spectacular, The Black Hole. Colin gets way too spiritual and Paul wonders where the bathrooms are. Don't forget there are spoliers at every second.
To read John Muir's review of the Black Hole, go to http://reflectionsonfilmandtelevision.blogspot.com/2009/04/cult-movie-review-black-hole-1979.html
If you have a TV show or film you'd like to hear discussed then contact us: retrospection@email.com, or on Twitter @retrospeccy and on Facebook.
Music
intro: The Black Hole, Opening Theme by John Barry
outro: The Black Hole, Overture, by John Barry
Tuesday Dec 27, 2016
Tuesday Dec 27, 2016
In this episode 'fangs' ain't what they used to be as we take a bite out of late Hammer Horror, Scars of Dracula. This 1970s bat out of hell stars Christopher Lee and a young Dennis Waterman. But beware, there be SPOILERS!
Contact us on Twitter @retrospeccy, Facebook, and email us at retrospection@email.com
Intro - I Should be so Good for You by Dennis Waterman
Outro - Hammer Horror by Kate Bush
Sunday Dec 11, 2016
Sunday Dec 11, 2016
In this episode we get marooned with Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Paul proves he's no psychic, and Colin thinks he has what it takes to be a starship Captain.
Remember! This show contains spoilers.
Intro - Suspension by Kipp Lennon fromt the theatrical version of Buck Rogers
Outro - Buck Rogers by the Splash Band
You can find us on Facebook, and Twitter (@retrospeccy), and if you have a show or film you'd like to see covered then email us at retrospection@email.com
Sunday Nov 27, 2016
Sunday Nov 27, 2016
In this episode we do battle with the Decepticons in the original feature length film of the popular TV series, The Transformers. Colin talks about his day at NY Comic-Con, and Paul reveals to much about what goes on his head.
Intro - Space Attack by Vince DiCola from The Transformers: The Move (1986) soundtrack
Outro - The Touch by Stan Bush from The Transformers: The Movie (1986) Soundtrack
Sunday Nov 13, 2016
Sunday Nov 13, 2016
In this episode we take a drive with Elliot Silverstein's 1977 Jaws rip-off, The Car. Paul visits the Guildford comic-con in the UK, and Colin hides his jealousy when Paul meets Dr. Who companion, Nicola Bryant.
As usual, there will be spoilers!
Intro - Space Debris (Spacesynth Remix) - Markus Captain Kaarlonen
Outro -Grinder's Blues - Poets of the Fall
Both tracks are from the excellent game, Rochard, available on Steam.
Sunday Oct 30, 2016
Sunday Oct 30, 2016
In this episode we take to the skies with John Badham's 1983 action thriller, Blue Thunder. Paul continues his obsession with film and TV annuals and Colin makes an odd music choice.
Sunday Oct 16, 2016
Sunday Oct 16, 2016
Welcome to our first podcast. In this episode we take a look at Glen A. Larson's, Knight Rider, which started back in 1982 and drove for four seasons, and chat about any retro news and stuff we've wasted our money on recently.