Movie Madness

(Ridley and Tony Scott films) Acclaimed Filmmakers Ridley and Tony Scott have created an enviable body of work over the years and being they were born right on our doorstep here in the North, they are legends amongst the indie scene here. We talk over their careers, the highlights and low points and controversially we favor Tony’s films to Ridley’s – but also discuss the pure iconic nature of seve...

A conversation with up and coming actor Zach Douglas Hank and Wayne have a chat with Zach Douglas, up and coming theater and film actor about his inspirations, experiences and aspirations. What work he’s done and where he hopes to take his dream vocation in the future. Tune in, subscribe, like, share and all that jazz but most of all: Enjoy! To remind you: We'd love to hear your thoughts! www.dead...

(Modern versus “classic” filmmaking) We get our youngest guest yet – 22 year old Zach Douglas, an up and coming British actor to discuss how he feels about modern films versus classics. Does he know any classics? Pick that brain and lets find out. Of course Hank and Wayne trash everything and bring up all their old grainy practical effects gems every chance they get. Oldschool versus Newschool on...

(Actor turns that amaze) Every actor worth their fandom has one DEFINING role that you associate with them. And some actors weren’t cast where they would have been perfect. We discuss some of these as well as getting a little political about how some roles you just can’t do anymore. How much ACTING is expected to go into ACTING now and Tom Hardy is a bad actor. Sorry, Hank says he is and is sticki...

(Coming attractions) Restrictions are slowly lessening world wide and here in the UK we’re (hopefully) just 5 weeks away from the CINEMAS reopening! So with that excitement, Hank, Wayne and Dawn discuss some of the upcoming films and what has got them excited to be back in a dark room surrounded by strangers instead of streaming over the internet! Also what they think looks like crap and rumors an...

(The Actor’s art) Acting is often called playing for a living, but it ain’t easy. If it was, everyone would be doing it! So Hank and the gang, including today’s first time guest – actor, producer, director Tim Mount, discuss the ups and downs of being an actor. The different types of actors, hatred for ‘warming’ exercises, the modern fear of the Casting Couch, how different it feels behind and in...

(Yes, more Horror!) As Filmfans we love to discuss a great variety of movies. But being our guest today is Mark Jardine from the UK’s leading horror supply store – and being we are a Horror film company – it wouldn’t make sense to be talking about rom-coms! Hank, Wayne and Mark discuss their inspirations, favorite horror franchises, which franchises need new entries, what horror decade was the bes...

(The James Cameron Episode) We’re well known on Movie Madness for being a Critical bunch. Dishing jibes as much as compliments. But with this topic, we bow down to a master and pay homage to his craft with almost universal praise (and a few complaints and tangents!) And talk about some of the lesser known trivia and stories surrounding his movies. Hank, Wayne, Dawn and Glenn discuss the lifetimes...

(Musicals) Glenn finally gets his Musical episode with Hank, Wayne and Dawn! We discuss the best, the worst, the most catchy and the most annoying Musicals in film. From The Greatest showman to Chitty chitty bang bang. From Wizard of OZ to South Park bigger longer and uncut! And some flicks which may or may not class – such as Labyrinth. A few obscures too! Dig musicals or wanna know more, or just...

(Horror VS Flicks) Aaaaand we're back baby! Join Henry, Wayne, Dawn and Glenn as we somewhat re-find our Podcasting groove and eventually talk about the topic at hand: Horror Versus Movies we'd love to see. Jason, Freddy, Myers, Gizmo, Howard the Duck?!  Along the way we discuss the new Mortal Kombat trailer, recent 2021 flicks, HP Lovecraft's racism (Shameless plugs:) and our new STUDIO in t...

(2020 Recap – Season One Finale) It’s been a crazy year. We talk about some of the ups. Some of the downs. The best, the worst. Which films surprised us and which ones let us down. But also, we talk about film traditions, the movies we come back to for our mental health and try to spread some positivity at the end of this rather dour year. As well as 2020’s flicks - Hank, Wayne, Jim and Chris disc...

(The Platinum age of TV) Movies on the small screen, dragged out. The best thing TV can offer that movies can’t is time to flesh out and develop characters. Consistency in comedy and a sense of getting to know the world. So we discuss some of the best and rare tv that has brightened our tv screens over the last several years. Tune in, subscribe, like, share and all that jazz but most of all: Enjoy...

(Books versus Movies) Prepare ya butts people it’s a long one! What great books became even better movies? Which books would make great movies and which adaptations were weak? Also, just how many tangents can three people go on? Fight Club, Tripods, War of the Worlds, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Coraline, the Running man, Shawshank Redemption, Harry Potter and many more get discussed as well a...

(For Christmas Flicks!) Shockingly, a genre so packed with garbage and b-movies – Christmas flicks have some great entries, we sit down and discuss which we love and hate. What is the greatest Christmas movie of all time? Which is the most overrated? And why are there so few good Hanukkah movies? And what obscure British Christmas film do we bring up? Hank, Wayne, Danielle, Les and Madden get into...

(Characters who deserve sequels) Which characters would we wanna see come back for more adventures? Specifically: the CHARACTERS not the actors. Batman, James Bond, Jack Ryan, etc. Can retool and keep going, why can’t other characters? And which characters would benefit from sequels instead of reboots? Odd Thomas, Jack Burton, Beatlejuice, and more! Surly not everyone could take different actors p...

(Disaster Films) From the Towering inferno to 2012, we discuss some of the best and worst Disaster films and a few obscure ones you may not have seen. Airplane ’77 to Turbulence. Backdraft to Daylight. The Poseidon adventure to… Ugh… The Poseidon remake. Pandemic flicks to volcanos and nuclear wars. Are these films only made because we have special effects or is there a deeper reason why we keep t...

(Utopian/Dystopian films) The best and worst of our views of our possible future, from Mad Max to Demolition man, Waterworld and Tomorrowland. We discuss some of the best movies and worst – and inadvertently, we talk about which dystopian/utopian world we are leading toward right now and why. What’s wrong with the world we have and which would we prefer to live in? But also, yeah, some movies too!...

(And the making of their fan film for the game AMONG US) Hank, Wayne, Dawn and Glenn discuss a subject close to their hearts – themselves! The team discuss the making of their newest short film – a fan film of the popular video game AMONG US, as well as the state of Indie Filmmaking, The struggle of working unknown in the North East of England, collaboration versus competition, a love of practical...

(Wrestlers in film) In conjunction with Wayne Madden from the Spanish Announce Table radio show we talk up actors who’ve come from the world of Wrestling. The good, bad and the ugly. From John Cena to Hulk Hogan to Warrior to Andre the giant. From the Iconic to the laconic we talk up their best and worst roles. Greatest cameos and why is there not more movies ABOUT wrestling? And Just to make sure...

(Favorite Film Scores) The backbone to every movie – the score. Hank and pals discuss their favorite (and a few total crap) scores. Which soundtracks elevate their movies and bring the emotion or action or excitement? The devolution of Bond themes. Minus the big themes – which composers stand out in between the big moments? Who are some of the best non-traditional composers? Such as The Dust Broth...

(Horror Month) Freddy vs Jason vs Michael vs Chucky vs Norman vs Tucker and Dale vs evil. We focus on a few classic slasher franchises and a few smaller films and their killers. What do we love about them? Which do we think are terrible? Do modern Slashers revolve too much around gimmicks? And did any of the classics get good remakes or are they all forgettable? Henry and his guests Wayne Thompson...

(Horror Month) Horror flicks based on or inspired by the facts or real events or people. Some surprised even us! What are some of the best? Some of the worst? Some of the weirdest? Were the Warrens real ghost hunters or liars? What will the inevitable Coronavirus films look like? And what is the scariest true horror of them all? Ghosts?! The loss of the Movie Theater?! Human Nature?! True crime in...

 (Horror Month) As Horror month continues we explore VAMPIRES, from Dracula to Blacula we discuss the highs (Near Dark) and the lows (Twilight) of Vampires in film and we argue why Vampires need to come back and kick some zombie film ass!  Henry and guests Wayne, Dawn, Glenn and Phil make sure this episode sucks as we draw blood on the pop culture of Vampires.  To remind you: We'd l...

Hank, Wayne and Madden sit down with prolific music video director and filmmaker Andy Morahan. His life and experiences filming iconic videos for Guns and Roses, Slash, Billy Joel, George Michael and many many more. Andy shares fascinating backstories as well as discussing his films (such as Highlander 3, Boogie man), his love of Rock and Roll, and what he's aiming his lenses on next! An amazing g...

(Horror Month) October is here and is one day enough for spooks and scares? No, everyone likes to fill the whole month with horror - and we couldn't be happier to help.  So Creature Features: The good, bad and ugly of monsters and maniacs, real and imagined. From the golden days of the 50s to the slim pickin's of today, Henry Thompson, Wayne Thompson and newcomer Phil Stockill discuss, tear a...