Effectively Speaking

Something a bit different this time, as i’ve taken an old interview i did with Martin Bower and trimmed it down to some additional insights he had on his time... The post Effectively Speaking – Martin Bower Addendum first appeared on NEOZAZ .

We’re back! Looking at Rawhead Rex in book and film form. The post Effectively Speaking – Rawhead Rex first appeared on NEOZAZ .

We’re returning to folk horror this time, and one of the benchmark trilogy films in that sub-genre, The Blood On Satan’s Claw. The post Effectively Speaking – Blood On Satan’s Claw first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Eric’s solo this time, looking at a film that had a big impact on him, back when he were a nipper. The post Effectively Speaking – The 7 Faces of Dr Lao first appeared on NEOZAZ .

A change from the usual this time, as i discuss with Mark McGee the background of the Fallout games, and what he thought of the TV version. PLEASE NOTE: We’ve... The post Effectively Speaking – Fallout first appeared on NEOZAZ .

We’re taking a quick look at season 2 of Space 1999 to look at the model work of the opener, the Metamorph. The post Effectively Speaking – Space 1999 The Metamorph first appeared on NEOZAZ .

It’s our second visit to the Battle Beyond The Stars, this time we look at the first appearance and flight of the VERY organic spaceship, Nell. The post Effectively Speaking – Battle Beyond The Stars’ Nell first appeared on NEOZAZ .

They say there can be only one, but there’s two of us discussing the original Highlanders physical and special effects. The post Effectively Speaking – Highlander first appeared on NEOZAZ .

In the second of our supplemental episodes, it’s the turn of comic book artist Boo Cook to choose his favourite ever special effects sequence. And what a corker it is! The post Effectively Speaking – Supplemental Boo Cook first appeared on NEOZAZ .

We take our first look at First Men In The Moon starting, appropriately enough, with the launch sequence. The post Effectively Speaking – First Men In The Moon first appeared on NEOZAZ .

In this short series of shorts, i’ve gone back to my old Blog days to convert to podcast conversations i had with creatives on what their favourite special effects sequence... The post Effectively Speaking Supplemental – Don Bies first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Dave and Eric bravely venture into the jungle of the Crystal Skull to discuss monkeys, ants and dodgy sword fights. The post Effectively Speaking – The Crystal Skull Jungle first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Eric’s solo this time, to have a brief look at a film not seen for a good forty years, the 1967 Golem film, It! The post Effectively Speaking – It! first appeared on NEOZAZ .

It’s a Python double bill this time, as Matt and Eric look at the Aliens in “Life Of Brian” and possibly the most memorable character in “The Meaning Of Life”,... The post Effectively Speaking – Mr Creosote first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Eric is joined by Chris Irons to look at the first big effects sequence in a Superman film post-Christopher Reeve. The post Effectively Speaking – Superman Returns first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Eric’s solo this time, to recount the behind the scenes on the effects of Doctor Who’s “Planet Of The Spiders”. The post Effectively Speaking – Planet of the Spiders first appeared on NEOZAZ .

This time, Eric is joined by Dave to look at the smallest version of Audrey 2 from the 1986 version of “Little Shop of Horrors”. The post Effectively Speaking – Little Shop of Horrors first appeared on NEOZAZ .

This time, Eric and Kelly talk about Dr Phibes. But did they have an abominable time doing so? The post Effectively Speaking – The Abominable Dr Phibes first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Eric is solo this time, to look at the effects of a film he’s known about since the Seventies, but only recently had the chance to watch. The post Effectively Speaking – The Mutations first appeared on NEOZAZ .

We’re looking at the Cyclops from “Lost In Space” this time, a creature that horrified one of us when young. But does it still now? The post Effectively Speaking – Lost In Space Cyclops first appeared on NEOZAZ .

This time, we’re finally turning our sights on the cult classic, Lifeforce. The post Effectively Speaking – Lifeforce first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Eric’s solo this time as he looks at the connections between Space:1999’s “The Beta Cloud” and Star Wars A New Hope. The post Effectively Speaking – The Beta Cloud first appeared on NEOZAZ .

In this episode Eric and Mark look at the very first effects sequence of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century and especially focus on the flagship Draconia. The post Effectively Speaking – Buck Rogers – The Draconia first appeared on NEOZAZ .

It’s our first look at Captain Scarlet, by looking at the effects of the very first episode, “The Mysterons” The post Effectively Speaking – Captain Scarlet first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Eric’s solo this time to look at the third earliest film featured so far, and Italy’s very first feature. The post Effectively Speaking – L’Inferno first appeared on NEOZAZ .