EP51- Weird Science 1985 Retro Ramble Movie Podcast

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07/21/20 • 60 min

In this month's episode, Charlie and George strap bras on their heads and power up their super-computer to create some Weird Science! That's right, they're travelling back to 1985 to revisit the John Hughes' teen comedy with Hughes-muse Anthony Michael Hall and the lovely Kelly Le Brock The brothers talk about the film's origins (amidst John Hughes' packed schedule), questionable technology, eye-watering 80's fashion and an array of villains you love to hate, including the late, great Bill Paxton and one Robert Downey Jr (before he added the Jr)! As per usual, there's alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda whilst Special Features has the boys discuss TV spin-offs and the chances of a remake with today's gender politics...

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EP#50 - Dirty Dancing (1987) Retro Ramble Movie Podcast

To celebrate their 50th episode, Charlie and George head on summer vacation to the Catskills to indulge in some Dirty Dancing! But they are not alone. It's actually a family holiday, so they are joined, for the first time, by their elder, wiser, sister, Sophia!

With all three McGhee children reunited, they'll discuss one of the eighties most beloved films, covering production struggles, an amazing soundtrack and the smouldering chemistry between stars Jennifer Grey and Patrick "Snake-hips" Swayze! As per usual, there are regular features like alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and some very Suspicious Special Features! Download now - you'll have the time of your life!

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EP#52 - Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Retro Ramble Movie Podcast

In this month's episode, Charlie and George are going to the high school reunion at Grosse Point (Blank)! That's right, the boys go back to 1997 to review the action-rom-com cult classic that topped our listeners poll! They discuss the films genesis (which started with a high school reunion), an amazing cast including multiple Cusacks, Jeremy Piven, Minnie Driver and the legendary Dan Ackroyd. Also one hell of an 80's jukebox soundtrack!

As per usual, there's alternative casting options in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and for their Special Features, the brothers discuss the later careers of both John Cusack and Dan Ackroyd. Bing, bing, bing, bing, POPCORN!