Retro Ramble

EP#129: The Terminator (1984)

Mar 30, 2024

Charlie and George travel back in time "about 40 years" to finally get around reviewing 1980s classic, The Terminator!

A huge film for the brothers and many others, it's a deep dive into the low budget thriller that started a franchise, that likes it protagonist, cannot be stopped!

One of the most important films...

EP128 - Drop Zone vs Terminal Velocity

Feb 26, 2024

1994 gave us not one, but two skydiving action thrillers, so Charlie and George thought it was only fair to revisit, review and compare both Drop Zone and Terminal Velocity.

It's Wesley Snipes vs Charlie Sheen. It's Gary B (that's Busey) vs the KG - Used to Be. There can only be one victor, but who are the boys...

EP126: Remembering Carl Weathers

Feb 9, 2024

In this episode Charlie and George pay tribute to the actor Carl Weathers who sadly passed away. The boys remember the actor through the iconic roles he played during his career.

EP#125 Labyrinth 1986

Jan 26, 2024

Charlie and George navigate Jim Henson's Labyrinth for a slice of 1980s kid's fantasy nostalgia!

There's much to discuss, from the script development, the music and ground-breaking puppetry but mostly the majestic and much-missed, David Bowie's Goblin King, Jareth!

Be prepared for lots of bad Bowie impressions!

EP#123: Scrooged (1988)

Dec 22, 2023

Charlie and George discover the true meaning of Christmas, with Scrooged!

They're back in Richard Donner country, with the festive favourite that lured back Bill Murray to acting after an absence of several years!

In a bit of a twist on Coulda Woulda Shoulda feature, we discuss the other big films from 1988 that...