But Disney's The Black Hole (1979) is one of the most ambitious - and bizarre - films the studio ever made. 

It cost $20 million, earned two Oscar nominations, and then almost completely vanished.

This week, GB and AJ dust it off and find a film that's darker, weirder, and more fascinating than it has any right to be, complete with a bonkers ending, a murderous robot, and one scene AJ has apparently never forgotten since childhood.

⚠️ TW: CA (Brief mention for less than 20 seconds between minute 21 and 22).

Next week: Inspired by VINCENT from The Black Hole, we look at our favorite movie robots of all time!

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We’re breaking down the best, worst, and most bizarre appearances by musicians on the big screen.

Following on from our Labyrinth episode, we explore how artists like David Bowie, Cher, and Frank Sinatra successfully made the leap into acting while others (ahem Madonna et al) maybe should’ve stayed in the recording studio.

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On this episode we discuss:

• Weird age gaps and questionable fantasies
• David Bowie’s iconic performance (and yes… those tights)
• The extraordinary practical effects and puppetry from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
• How the film blends fantasy, comedy and coming-of-age themes
• Why Labyrinth struggled at the box office but became a beloved cult classic
• Our favourite scenes, quotes and moments from the maze

Nearly 40 years later, Labyrinth still feels like pure movie magic - a fantasy world built by hand, packed with unforgettable creatures and Bowie’s unmistakable musical energy.

But does it still hold up today?

Join us as we rewind Labyrinth.

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From his breakout in the early 80s to becoming one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, Cruise’s career spans more than four decades, nearly 50 films, and $15 billion at the box office.

In this episode we break down the six eras of Tom Cruise - from the rebellious young actor of Risky Business and The Outsiders, to the global superstardom of Top Gun, Rain Man, and A Few Good Men, all the way through to the stunt-driven spectacle of the Mission: Impossible franchise and the cinematic comeback of Top Gun: Maverick. 

Along the way we discuss:

• Cruise’s difficult upbringing and early rise in Hollywood

• The incredible run of films between 1986 and 1992

• His collaborations with directors like Scorsese, Kubrick and Spielberg

• The strange sci-fi era (Vanilla Sky, Minority Report, War of the Worlds)

• Why Tropic Thunder might be his most entertaining role

• Whether Mission: Impossible has become more about stunts than story

• And which Tom Cruise film we want to watch again

Plus we look ahead to Cruise’s upcoming projects and ask whether he’s now become the last true movie star still fighting for the theatrical experience.

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Directed by John Woo and starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, the sequel took the sleek espionage thriller of the original film and transformed it into a full-blown slow-motion action spectacle. Doves, motorcycle duels, rock climbing without ropes, and a villainous bio-weapon plot… it’s all here.

We talk about:

• How John Woo’s signature style reshaped the franchise

* Slow Motion, Doves, More Slow Motion and More Doves

• The famous rock-climbing opening and that exploding sunglasses message

• Tom Cruise’s long-haired, rock-and-roll Ethan Hunt

• Thandiwe Newton’s role as Nyah and the lightning-fast romance

• Whether the movie still works today or feels like pure early-2000s excess

* And why are there so many f&*^%$$ masks??!

Plus the usual tangents, nostalgia, and debate about whether this sequel helped build the modern Mission: Impossible franchise… or nearly derailed it.

If you grew up in the DVD era, there’s a good chance this film was part of it.

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After last week’s Rewind episode on The Princess Bride, GB and AJ jump into a Fast Forward discussion inspired by one of cinema’s most iconic lines:

“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”

From there, they each bring their own personal top picks for the most memorable quotes in film history - the lines that instantly take you back to a scene, a character, or a moment in movie culture.

Expect impressions (quality varies wildly), plenty of laughter, and quotes from classics including:

• Taxi Driver
• Jurassic Park
• Back to the Future
• Ghostbusters
• Indiana Jones
• Jaws
• Blade Runner
• Star Wars
• The Lord of the Rings
• Spinal Tap

Plus cult favourites like Withnail & I, Hot Fuzz, and even a 1937 British comedy that shaped GB’s sense of humour. 

Along the way they debate what actually makes a line iconic - delivery, writing, context, or pure cultural impact - and share dozens of honourable mentions from across movie history.

So… what’s your number one?

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They explore how William Goldman wrote the story for his daughters, why Hollywood struggled to bring it to the screen, and how its unique blend of romance, comedy, action, and satire confused audiences at the time - but ultimately made it timeless.

They also discuss André the Giant’s unforgettable performance, Cary Elwes’ unlikely path to leading man status, and why the film’s charm only grows stronger with age.

From sword fights and revenge to true love and rodents of unusual size, The Princess Bride is a film that refuses to be forgotten.

As you wish.

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What was meant to be a full cinematic trilogy became a long-running TV phenomenon, a stalled sequel revival, multiple reboot attempts - and one very unfinished master plan.

In this Fast Forward episode, we dig into Emmerich’s original Stargate follow-up ideas, why Stargate 2 and 3 never happened, and how the franchise splintered into TV, straight-to-DVD movies, animation, and reboot limbo.

From Independence Day to The Day After Tomorrow, we track how Emmerich pivoted from ancient aliens to global destruction, while quietly leaving several massive projects behind. We also explore lawsuits, recasting oddities, abandoned trilogies, and the question that won’t go away: does Stargate still deserve another shot?

Space pyramids, blown-up landmarks, and unrealised ambitions - this is Roland Emmerich, fast-forwarded.

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We dig into:

• Why Kurt Russell is not having fun
• James Spader’s Jon Bon Jovi vibes
• Jay Davidson’s emotional reaction to his villainous turn as Ra
• Practical effects that still impress and visual choices that really don’t
• How a planned movie trilogy quietly became a TV phenomenon

Is Stargate an underrated classic, or a fascinating misfire held together by ambition and production design?

Dial the gate. Let’s find out.

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Not the films, but the creatures themselves: the designs, the performances, the personalities, and why some of them stuck with us for decades.

From lovable companions like Max from Flight of the Navigator, to nightmare fuel like The Thing, we each bring five picks to the table and count them down to a shared Top 10.

Along the way we cover:

• Why some aliens work because they aren’t monsters
• The brilliance of performers inside suits and behind puppets
• How design, sound, and movement sell an alien more than CGI ever could
• And why a few of these choices still hit harder today than they did back then

Funny, nostalgic, occasionally horrifying - this is a love letter to the aliens that shaped a generation of sci-fi, with some terrible impressions and questionable accents.

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This didn't go the way I thought it would.

In July 1984, arcades were basically cathedrals, Apple had just launched the Mac, and one teen in a trailer park was about to save the entire galaxy… because he was too good at a video game.

This week GB and AJ revisit The Last Starfighter (1984), the cult sci-fi adventure that helped pioneer early CGI space battles and delivered one of the most relatable heroes of the decade.

And yes, we’re joined by Alex Rogan himself: Lance Guest.

Lance takes us behind the scenes of Centauri’s Recruit, how he landed the role, what it was like leading a fast-paced shoot with limited takes, and playing both Alex and Beta Alex (including reshoots, sickness, makeup, and a wig that absolutely did the job).

We also dig into what makes the movie feel like a warm nostalgic comfort-watch: the trailer park community, the slow-burn first act, the Star Wars / WarGames vibes, and why this film still hits if you’ve ever dreamed of escaping small-town life for something bigger.

In this episode:

• Why The Last Starfighter was a risky early CGI leap
• Lance Guest on being “bored and terrified” while starring in every scene
• The charm of Alex Rogan as the ultimate “ordinary guy” hero
• Beta Alex, reshoots, and that creepy under-the-bed version you maybe didn’t see on VHS
• Why people either love this film… or they’ve never seen it

If you grew up with arcades, VHS sci-fi, and big dreams of space adventure… this one’s for you.

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So… what went wrong?

In this Fast Forward episode, GB and AJ break down why The Running Man (2025) never quite works.

From a muddled tone and flat world-building to a lead character we struggle to care about, this remake somehow manages to be neither fun nor brutal. We also dig into the “Arnie problem”, whether Glenn Powell was miscast, and why the film never feels like an Edgar Wright movie at all. Maybe he was just the wrong person to direct this. And we LOVE Edgar.

We went in hopeful. We left apologising to the people we dragged along.

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In this episode of Rewind Classic Movies, we revisit The Running Man (1987). A loose, sanitised adaptation of Stephen King’s bleak novel that somehow became a neon-lit, catchphrase-stuffed 80s action spectacle.

Recorded over Christmas, partly from a Greek garden, the discussion digs into:

• Why the film feels more like a parody than a prophecy
• How much of Stephen King’s original story survived the rewrite process
• Arnie’s peak one-liner era (for better or worse)
• The film’s surprising accuracy about media manipulation and televised punishment
• Why nostalgia doesn’t always mean something holds up

A cult classic for some, a baffling mess for others, and a fascinating snapshot of where blockbuster cinema collided with TV culture.

🗓️ Don't miss the NEW STYLE FAST FORWARD episode next week when both the guys return to look at ... The Running Man! 2025 version! With Glen Powell! And directed by one of our favorites, Edgar Wright! How exciting!

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Recorded together in a hotel room, the conversation moves chronologically through all four Brosnan films and all five Craig films, tracking how Bond shifted from glossy post-Cold War blockbuster to something far heavier, more introspective, and occasionally exhausting. There’s praise for Brosnan’s early promise and screen presence, frustration with the series’ slide into excess and gimmicks, and a lot to say about the franchise losing its grip at the turn of the millennium.

The Craig era is unpacked in full, from the shock of Casino Royale through the uneven middle chapters to the emotionally loaded conclusion of No Time to Die. Themes of continuity, character damage, tonal ambition, and whether Bond benefited from taking itself so seriously all come under scrutiny.

It’s a fast, opinionated comparison of two eras that couldn’t be more different, and a discussion about what Bond gained, what it lost, and whether there’s a way back to fun without pretending the last 25 years didn’t happen.

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In this episode of Rewind Classic Movies, GB and AJ revisit GoldenEye (1995), the Bond film that dragged 007 out of legal limbo and into the modern blockbuster era. From that legendary dam jump opening to Sean Bean’s 006 betrayal, we break down why GoldenEye still feels untouchable nearly 30 years later.

We talk real stunts, Eric Serra’s controversial score, the six-year Bond gap, and whether GoldenEye’s opening is still the greatest in the entire franchise. Plus: Brosnan vs Craig, Cold War hangovers, VHS memories, and why Martin Campbell might be the ultimate Bond introducer.

Tuxedos optional.

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As a loose follow-up to last week's Die Hard episode (yes, it's a Christmas movie!), they go over what films they dig out at Santa time whilst wearing questionable festive jumpers.

Some are nostalgic, some remind them of Christmas tree lights (!?!) and some feature Alan cumming. Sorry - Alan Cumming.

Along the way, they debate classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Gremlins, The Snowman, Scrooged, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and the surprisingly divisive Polar Express. There’s praise, confusion, emotional damage caused by animated snowmen, and at least one film that’s “terrible but lovely.”

Pour a drink, get comfortable, and join us for a festive deep dive into the films we actually watch every Christmas.

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GB and AJ reunite (one in a John Mclane-style vest, one in an old suit with a tie made of wrapping paper (because professionalism) to dive into Die Hard (1988): the morally-objectionable-to-the-Church, career-defining-for-Willis, perfection-delivered-by-Rickman masterpiece.

We get into:

• Whether Ellis was actually trying to bang Holly Gennero

• Why Bruce Willis starts the film clutching a teddy like a stressed toddler

• Hans Gruber’s foreign Die Hard titles, including the incredible German “To Die Slowly”

• YouGov polls and an unwanted amount of Greek translation

• The book, the script disasters, and the moment the movie found its soul

Plus: Listener comments (huge thanks continue to our wonderful supports over at Patreon), Bond hangovers, and AJ somehow visiting 43 countries since the last episode but definitely isn't a Universal Exports spy or an assassin.

Join us for ridiculous festive joy, top-tier film chat, and the return of the Rewind Classic Movies madness.

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Of course, it goes all over the place, from Bond movies to Bond books, Christmas films, a memoriam for DVD Extras, our go-to movies we can put on at any time and much more.

First released on Patreon in March 2025. Sign up now and join the community for just $5 - with monthly live hangouts, behind the scenes updates and bonus content!

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From a '95 sequel featuring Meryl Steep to a Simon Phoenix prequel, comics, video games and a new 2020s sequel still on the cards!

Sorry about the mess.

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Plus, they go off on many other movie-related tangents in a really fun and wacky chat for over an hour.

🗓️ Don't miss the final episode of Season 1 next week as we FAST FORWARD to look at what came after Demolition Man in '93.

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From the official sequel movie to the alternate sequel by the original writer, a classic meme and even a lost trilogy plan - and the loss of the original Cocoon movie itself.

Sorry about the mess.

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Plus, looking at the Oscar-winning VFX, which includes great fog but terrible aliens.

This episode was first broadcast live on YouTube on Friday, September 26. It followed a live Patreon hangout for supporters which was so much fun. Head over to the Patreon if you want to support the show and get extra content: http://patreon.com/c/RewindClassicMovies

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From the original "sequel" in 1992 and concert at the Royal Albert Hall to a Bobbi Flekman spin-off and an almighty all-star song collab

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All this and more!

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week when GB will probably be reviewing the sequel, Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues.

And if you haven't listened yet, check out his awesome 90 minute chat to TREMORS LEGEND, CREATOR, WRITER, PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR SS WILSON! They go over the Tremors movies, TV show and exciting news about a new movie, potentially with KEVIN BACON!

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We spend an hour and a half chatting about all things Tremors, with questions from our supporters on Patreon and Instagram, as well as a little moment to talk about his involvement in a CLASSIC cartoon from the 80s!

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All this and more!

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week when GB will be chatting to TREMORS LEGEND, CREATOR, WRITER, PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR SS WILSON! They had a fantastic 90 minute chat which will be slotting in for Fast Forward to look over the Tremors movies, TV show and exciting news about a new movie, potentially with KEVIN BACON!

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From the endless sequels and reboots to TMNT The Musical (and album) in which Shredder sings about how he hates music, there's wild and wacky Turtles stuff to cover this week - including plans for sequels that were abandoned, horrifying comics and the best Turtles video game ever.

There's also great news for fans of the TMNT II and a meaty story about changes to that sequel thanks to the British Board of Film Classification.

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GB & AJ tastefully look back on his life and career - from Superman, Star Wars and awards for being sexy, to marrying a woman half his age, hanging out around models with Michael Caine and almost being Bond.

An incredible life.

RIP Terence Stamp, 1938-2025

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All this and more!

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But it’s going to be something a bit different this week, mostly because he's been traveling 12,000 miles around the world to film for 16 hours a day and was knocked out by a fever around the time of recording, so rather than go over everything that happened in the Jurassic Park / World franchise since 1993, this episode is a non-spoiler feature for the latest movie, Jurassic World: Rebirth, and how it reconnects back to Spielberg's original movie.

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Plus, how comedian Nick Mohammed ruined the movie.

From casting choices and visual effects to favorite scenes and why we can't talk about a criminal member of the cast.

Da-da-da-da-daahhhh Da-da-da-da-daahhhh Da-da-da-da....

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Dive into that lost and fascinating Tim Burton reboot that spent $30m and had Nic Cage as Superman (and a wacky rest of the cast!), why Brando or Donner didn't come back for Superman II and that time we had a British Superman - written by a comedy legend.

All that, plus an incredible offer to a Hollywood heartthrob to play the Man of Steel and a Superman clone you won't believe.

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From those long opening credits to that terrible idea for an ending, it's time to get John Williams' infamous score in your head one more time.

DUM DUM-DUM DUM-DUM-DUM....BA BA BA BAAAAA!!

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From Pat Morita's appearances in Baywatch and Miyagi & Johnny in music videos, to Karate Kid The Musical (and one unofficial musical) and How I Met Your Mother.

Plus, we ask...Is Martin Kove just like Kreese? Ouch.

New episodes every Wednesday.

Next week's full Rewind sees GB & AJ watch an immigrant with incredible powers pretend to be a clumsy fool just to hold down a job.

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Other questions covered include:

• How old are Ralph Macchio, his mum and Mr Miyagi in real life?
• Did Mrs Larusso REALLY move them 3,000 miles for a job as a computer waitress?!?
• Who really was that doing crane kicks on the beach stumps?! (Because it wasn't Pat Morita)\
• and why is Elizabeth Shue the template for GB's dream woman?

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Denis Villeneuve has been announced by Amazon as Director of Bond 26 so we share our feelings on that, as well as who we would like to helm a Bond film and who would be good as 007 - because rumors are swirling that Tom Holland is in line for the role.

Let us know what you think of the news and who should be involved as director/007!

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From a 'sequel' by Richard O'Brien to a remake with Laverne Cox and more.

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Next week's full Rewind sees GB & AJ watch a young bully earn a beating from some skeletons only to be saved by a bloke who trims little trees and needs some free landscaping.

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Of course there's lots more too in this hour, including the genius of Crystal Maze host Richard O'Brien (we joke, he's so much more than that) and why it has a genuine place in the history books as being of cultural importance.

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week that looks at everything that happened AFTER The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975.

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From a daft real-life spy starting a real-life war (The Iraq War, no really) and Michael Bay's plans for the sequel to theories that Sean Connery is James Bond 007 in this movie.

Also in this episode:

• How The Rock is officially "cinema at its finest"
• Donald Trump

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Next week's full Rewind sees GB & AJ watch the host of The Crystal Maze go through an incredible hair and character transformation while messing with an engaged couple whilst Blofeld pulls out hidden dance moves.

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Is Connery playing old man Bond? Is Hans Zimmer again using the same music? Is wrestler Ron Simmons in this?! And why the fark does a tram shoot perfectly upwards when smashing down a San Francisco street?!

All that and more!

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week that looks at what happened AFTER The Rock in 1996...

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From OJ Simpson’s downfall to sequels that pushed the absurdity even further, reboot tension between David Zucker and Seth MacFarlane, and yes, Frank and Ed joining the WWF to chase down The Undertaker.

Also in this episode:

• How Naked Gun influenced Austin Powers, Anchorman, Hot Fuzz, and more
• The wild story behind Naked Gun 4: Nordberg Did It & Naked Impossible
• Zucker’s upcoming spoof comedy course MasterCrash

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Next week's full Rewind sees GB & AJ watch Sean Connery in Alcatraz for the 1996 blockbuster that changed world history.

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Plus, the INCREDIBLE supergroup that brought the soundtrack to life, how it parodied a Batman scene that wasn't even filmed yet, and how the hell we're going to rank this proper hand-me-down classic dad movie.

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week that looks at everything that happened AFTER Naked Gun in 1988...

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Chances are you've never seen the mini sequel to T2 that cost $24 million (featuring Arnie, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick and Edward Furlong and was directed by James Cameron) - but why?

There's plenty of insight into the abandoned plans for multiple trilogies and TV shows, as well as games, comics and more.

And more might just include the Terminator 3000 EI...

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From casting choices and visual effects to favorite scenes and THAT epic musical theme.

DUH-DUM! DUM!DUM!DUM!

DO-DO-DOOOOO.....DOO.DOO.DOOOOOO....

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week that looks at everything that happened AFTER The Terminator in 1984.

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Whose hand is that at the end of the movie? How could they return from death for not only a sequel but a TRILOGY!?

In this show I look at the original (wacky AF but brilliant) ending planned for the movie that WAS shot, how it would have led to more movies, the Life After Flash documentary, the tragedy of Peter Wyngarde, why Flash is now more offensive than ever (officially) and some terrible Flash-related music.

Oh, and Flesh Gordon.

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Then of course, it's ranking time. And it's never been like this before...

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It will look at the original ending, the planned sequel, the new sequel, the tragedy of Peter Wyngarde and some weird musical stuff...

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Is it meant to be camp? Is it a comedy? Why can't GB remember watching it with director Mike Hodges? Has AJ even seen this before? What is Peter Wyngarde's real name and controversial backstory?

There was so much to chat about that it was decided to make a bumper, double edition of the podcast so this first part looks at the background, the start of the movie, the casting, costumes and VFX before Part 2 takes over for music, trivia, the end of the movie (?), tier list rankings and much more.

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode in 2 weeks, after Part 2 next week, that looks at everything that happened AFTER Flash Gordon in 1980.

It will look at the original ending, the planned sequel, the new sequel, the tragedy of Peter Wyngarde and some weird musical stuff...

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The Simpsons shoots a sub captain out of a torpedo tube, American leaders don't do democracy and how you can control a sub on a Crimson Tide mission from the comfort of your home.

Plus, a look at the amazing movies, the incredible life and the sad death of director Tony Scott.

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Trouble with Russia? Check. On the brink of WW3? Check. Feeling safe with nukes in the hands of the US President? Uh oh.

It's Denzil vs Hackman with genius filmmaking, shady filmmaking and a bit of secret Tarantino thrown in.

Also, for the first time, we hear from our Patrons!

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week that looks at everything that happened AFTER Crimson Tide in 1995.

Which is tough. I can tell you it will involve Tony Scott's other films and the F...B...I in a questionable policy around democracy....

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There was a shocking sort-of sequel with huge Hollywood names, lots more revealed about John Doe's origin story (and his victims) as well as how he executed his crimes.

Plus, we uncover the internet lies about what was really in the box.

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From the beautifully boring parts to the downright disturbing (I did it!) - we look at everything from the late and genius casting negotiations with Kevin Spacey (careful now) to the massive fake penis gift for one of the cast members.

AJ has a great time.

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week that looks at everything that happened AFTER Se7en in 1995.

Which is tough. But there is a sort-of sequel and some interesting tidbits, one featuring Gary Oldman.

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Yes there are 2 sequels. But there was also a lost TV series (did it exist?!), a new movie, a beautiful Beatles story and cats.

Yes, cats.

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From the wacky character names to Bond rip-offs, the boys look at how the cast and crew pulled off an iconic film that planted itself in pop culture.

And there's lots of find out too. Including why so much of the best parts of the movie are now missing...

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week that looks at everything that happened AFTER Lethal Weapon in 1987.

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One big character was meant to die, one who was killed off was meant to survive and another was originally written out by moving to New York.

Oh, and Riggs gets wild with Murtagh's daughter. WHAT. STOP IT.

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But also it's much more than that. From lady lumps to naughty white powder, Lethal Weapon is a wild ride from start to finish.

But it's the finish that has the film's weakest moment...

*Rearrange the letters.

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What OFFICIALLY happened with Jack and that monster after the end of the movie? When is that sequel with The Rock coming out? How can I splash all the money I don't have on ridiculously expensive Big Trouble games and merch?!?

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They talk about Deep Throat, lots of Wang and how it was also expected to be an Indiana Jones film!?

There's good, there's bad and there's lots of things they didn't know before they did some research.

🗓️ Don't miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week that looks at everything that happened AFTER Big Trouble In Little China in 1986!

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And what coulda, woulda, shoulda happened with the lost Ghostbusters 3 movie in the 90s.

Is GBII really that bad? What was good about 2016's Answer The Call? There were X-Files and TMNT crossovers?!?

There's lots in this one.

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From toys and Twinkies to THAT "naughty" scene with a Pl@yboy modal, ad-libs, dickless and behind-the-scenes trivia, the guys look back at an absolute classic 80s movie.

Oh, and not forgetting the lyrics Bustin' Makes Me Feel Good!! What?!

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Turns out there was quite a bit before the 2017 sequel Blade Runner 2049 - including a TV series in 2021, a video game, some short films AND a new Amazon show coming soon. As well as maybe another new game. Maybe.

Typically, this episode was recorded just before news broke that the new Amazon show wrapped and small details started to come out about its plot. Alas, such is the way the cookie crumbles.

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It's stunning visuals and stories of replicants (definitely not androids) is universally adored.

So why can't one of these idiots love it?

Starring Harrison Ford, Sean Young and Rutger Hauer - join GB and AJ as they discuss how Dustin Hoffman and Arnold Schwarzenegger were almost cast as Deckard, and Ford's controversial voiceovers.

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And because we can, here's some AI-generated show notes:

In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of the film 'Blade Runner', discussing character dynamics, particularly Rachel's portrayal and her chemistry with Deckard. They explore the controversial scenes that evoke discomfort in modern viewers, analyze the film's groundbreaking visuals and music, and reflect on the implications of its futuristic setting. The discussion culminates in a debate about Deckard's identity as a replicant and the film's lasting impact on technology and culture. They explore the role of advertising in the film's futuristic setting, the challenges faced during production, and the dynamics between actors and directors. The discussion also touches on the philosophical themes presented in the film, particularly regarding the nature of replicants and their desires for life. They discuss the film's ambiguous endings, favorite scenes, and the philosophical undertones that make it a classic. The conversation also touches on personal rankings of the film, exploring how subjective experiences shape their views.

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And this was reading from a script!

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