Needlessly Nostalgic

Is there a greater fight scene than the one between Keith David and Rowdy Roddy Piper? Even if you've never seen this film before, chances are high that you've seen the fight scene. And despite releasing in the 80s, its message is still relevant to this day. So join hosts Tyler Nichols and Lance Vlcek as they dive into the wacky world of John Carpenter's They Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Tyler and Lance are getting into all things Christine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Carpenter's first film is a little more whimper than bang but Lance and Tyler do their best to find some enjoyment out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are some films that just shock you with how good they are no matter how many times you've seen them. The Fog manages to completely stun. Tyler and Lance have a blast as they get into all the greatness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Often considered John Carpenters worst, Lance and Tyler make the case that maybe it's not. Sure, it's not a great film but it's not the abomination its made out to be. With a decent cast and some really good gore, there are some interesting moments here. So join in as our hosts cover 2010's The Ward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our hosts are confused. This is Tyler's first viewing of the film and Lance has seen in countless times. But this is a complicated movie so they maybe don't get it 100% right. But it's a fun journey getting there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyler and Lance are ready to do battle as they get into all the merits of a Chevy Chase movie. You can see where the drama would come from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both Lance and Tyler went into this movie with a little bit of worry. Tyler had never seen the film and Lance didn't have positive memories of it, so both were expecting a dour time. So surprise, surprise, they both loved it! So join the hosts as they go through their journey of discovery of 1984's Starman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lance and Tyler are joined by their Joblo Horror Originals co-hort Andrew Hatfield to discuss one of their favorite Carpenter films. After their time with LA, it was time to get into the good stuff with New York. But they can't help but bring up all the things LA got wrong. This could almost be considered Escape From LA pt 2 episode but screw it, come on this journey and discover the greatness of...

Carpenter May Have Given Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lance and Tyler get into all the stupid decisions Carpenter made in one of his last directorial efforts. Tyler defends this movie more than you'd think and Lance hates it just as much as you'd imagine. This is a fun one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Lance and Tyler move through the John Carpenter filmography, one thing became clear: they needed to get some of the bad ones out of the way fast. The boys find themselves at a bit of an impasse as one host likes it, while the other does not. But that's the beauty of friendship: you can tell them right to their face that they're fucking wrong. So listen to the latest Needlessly Nostalgic, and ge...

Now that the Friday the 13th series is behind them, Lance and Tyler are looking at the films of John Carpenter. First up is his dark action film Assault on Precinct 13 which features plenty of shocking moments (let's just say, a little girl meets her maker). This is Tyler's first time seeing the film and Lance's first rewatch in years so it's quite the fresh experience for them, compared to the Fr...

After 12 films, Tyler and Lance are ready to rank them all. Join them as they get into where they place the franchise, with some rather surprising developments. Listen as our hosts our flabbergasted by their co-host's picks and break down what makes Friday the 13th what it is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While this 2009 entry is often regarded as a remake, it could easily be considered a sequel along with all the rest in the franchise. Lance and Tyler examine this film and what makes it a good slasher but also a great Friday the 13th entry. From countless incredible kills to the greatest sex scene in the history of the series, it's hard not to appreciate this one. So listen as we cover Friday the...

The versus movie everyone was waiting for and left everyone wanting more! At least, Lance and Tyler certainly wanted more as they get into all the reasons why Freddy vs Jason is a rare popcorn horror film. And while yes, it's more Nightmare on Elm Street than Friday the 13th, there are plenty of fun elements for us Voorhees fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Hell, we're officially going to space! From the best-frozen kill in existence to the character that's in it less than you'd think, Lance and Tyler get into Jason's space outing as they cover Jason X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyler and Lance get spicey as they cover their least favorite entry of the franchise: Jason Goes To Hell The Final Friday . Tyler talks about why he wants to fight director Adam Marcus and Lance waxes poetic about the terrible lack of Kane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eighth entry of F13 is often regarded as one of the worst in the franchise. But it's been re-examined over the years and opinions are swaying more in the positive. And you won't get more positive than our hosts Tyler and Lance discussing this film. So join them as they discuss the cruise ship, the lack of New York and more as they take on Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan. Hosted o...

The Friday the 13th film that the MPAA cut to death and left a bloodless corpse. Lance and Tyler get into it as the hosts can't agree on the quality of the film. This was a fun one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for the film that everyone loves: Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives. Or is it Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part 6? Either way, Lance and Tyler are getting into all of it. From fat Jason to the fact that Tommy is the cause for all of this carnage, everything is on the table. Listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday the 13th Part 5 was unfairly poopoo'd for years. But thankfully people have come to their senses and understood the brilliance of this film. So join hosts Tyler Nichols and Lance Vlcek as they discuss why this one works so well, why people hated it so much on release, and how both sides can be right. All this and more on today's ep! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Join hosts Tyler Nichols and Lance Vlcek as they get into what is widely considered the best Friday the 13th film. This is a total lovefest as Lance praises Zombie Jason, while Tyler can't find a character he doesn't like. It's all love here. So check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for Lance and Tyler to put on their 3D glasses and talk about the third entry in the Friday the 13th film franchise. Listen as Tyler has an existential crisis regarding the film's quality and Lance finds the one bit of 80s music he loves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our second episode, Lance and Tyler get into the first sequel where Jason takes center stage. Tyler's obsession with Part 2 seeps through while Lance takes a little more convincing. Join us as we get into the great kills, characters, and journey of Friday the 13th Part 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.