Retro Ramble

In this month's episode, Charlie and George go on a mission to revisit the JCVD vs DL (that's Dolph Lundgren) sci-fi actioner, Universal Soldier!   The boys delve into Roland Emmerich's first Hollywood production and discuss the films heavy sci-fi origins. Along the way, they chat about the challenges of being on the run in a pre-internet era, Dolph's amazing villain and ponder why JCVD isn't bein...

For their latest podcast episode, Charlie and George take a Retro Ramble back to 1984 to cover the Rocky For Kids classic that is The Karate Kid. From the impressive character acting of Pat Morita that earned him an Oscar nomination to New Jersey wide-boy Ralph Maccio to the Nazi-inspired blonde looks of the Cobra Kai there is plenty the boys delve into from their most recent viewing. SPOILER WARN...

In this months episode, Charlie and George hop in the time-travelling phone box to discuss all things bodacious and heinous about all things Bill and Ted! With the belated release of  Bill and Ted Face The Music , the brothers McGhee go back to review both  Excellent Adventure  and  Bogus Journey  for this podcast special. As per usual, they'll be going over the story origins, alternate casting in...

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. Als...

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, ey...

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 amaz...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George head for the New York sewers to have a totally bodacious chat about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! For this special instalment, they'll be focusing both the action-packed 1990 feature and the very swift sequel - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze, which offers more comedy, less violence and a probably too much Vanilla Ice! The boys tal...

In this months episode, Charlie and George board the USS Missouri, to find themselves Under Siege! For the first time, they'll be covering the work of the legend Akido master, part-time sheriff, sometime jazz-man, Mr Steven Seagal. The Brothers McGhee discuss Seagal's career, ponytail and Hollywood ambitions and delve into what makes Under Siege, the action star's best received film. There's talk...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George go on a globe-trotting mission to celebrate 25 years of Goldeneye! (Release Tina Turner!) The boys are back to discuss all things Bond -  the handover from Dalton to Brosnan, glorious gadgets, ludicrous set-pieces, a cracking cast and some questionable 90s fashion choices. As per usual, there'll be alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda. For Specia...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George pop on some techno and travel to the Netherrealm to indulge in some Mortal Kombat! To coincide with the latest video game  abomination adaptation release, Sonic, the boys go back to 1995 to revisit one of the better efforts....but does it still hold up? Along the way, they discuss it's arcade roots, Lui Kang's bangs, the deliciously villainous Cary-Hiroy...

Like a conveniently resurrected Sith Lord, Charlie and George are back in the final chapter of their Review of 2019! They've made the jump to lightspeed to review Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker!    They discuss the highs and lows of JJ Abrams finale and the film's journey to the screen, including a very different draft from original director Colin Trevorrow. The brothers also share th...

In this month's episode, stuff's about to get real, as Charlie and George head to Miami like a couple of Bad Boys. That's right, with the imminent release of belated sequel Bad Boys For Life, the brothers McGhee are channelling their Michael Bay excesses to look back at Bad Boys  aaaand  Bad Boys 2! From the franchise's surprising origins to some amazing 90s fashion, bromantic chemistry and the ve...

In part two of their 2019 special, Charlie and George continue to look back at some of the bigger blockbusters of the year as well as some streaming highlights. There's reviews of dystopian dust-up, Alita: Battle Angel, Tarantino period-piece Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and the blood-soaked Rambo epilogue, Last Blood.   George and Charlie also provide some topline thoughts on all things Disney,...

In part one of their 2019 special, Charlie and George take a look back at an eclectic mix of films released over the last 12 months.  They cover some of the year's cinematic highs and lows -  controversial comic book smash, Joker, nostalgia reboot Terminator: Dark Fate and the ultra-violent and ultra-stylish John Wick 3: Parabellum.   Unlike the usual Retro Ramble reviews, these reviews are spoile...

For this year's festive special, Charlie and George head to sunny/smoggy 1980s LA to discuss Lethal Weapon! The boy have pulled the Nam file, to discuss the Richard Donner buddy-cop classic, that would spawn a franchise, TV series and several imitators. Along the way, the boys discuss star chemistry, (Shane) Black humour, mullets and how many times the word "crazy" is said. As per usual, there's a...

In this Halloween special, the Brothers McGhee travel to the beach town of Santa Carla in search of The Lost Boys. Charlie and George revisit Joel Schumacher's 1980's classic horror-comedy to discuss the brief phenomenon that was The Two Coreys, some marvellous mullets and a jukebox soundtrack featuring some sweaty sax!  As per usual, there's bad impressions, movie trivia, alternative casting (and...

To celebrate the release of Rambo: Last Blood, this month's episode, sees Charlie and George go back to the beginning to discuss First Blood! They chart the film's journey from page to screen which led to the creation of a classic 80s action hero.  Along the way, they discuss Stallone's key input to the film, it's stellar performances from its supporting cast and of course the sublime score from J...

In this months episode, Charlie and George tackle another Arnie/James Cameron collaboration rambling back to 1994 to discuss the action packed, spy comedy caper, True Lies! Along the way, they discuss Arnie doing his best Bond, a suitably sleazy Bill Paxton (RIP) and some cinematic destruction that James Cameron does so well. As per usual, there will be production trivia, casting coulda woulda sho...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George visit the gritty suburbs of Old Detroit to discuss the future of law enforcement, Robocop! This time, they've got company as they are joined by Ben from TopFilmTip!  During the episode the three delve into director Paul Verhoeven's scathing satirical sci-fi to discuss lovable villains, robo-resurrections and the correct way to start a petrol explosion (t...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George go in search of an answer to the question that drives us, "What is The Matrix?" As part of The Matrix's 20th Anniversary the boys are back in "Keanu Korner" to discuss the film's Eastern influences, extensive fight choreography, 90's dance music and the marvellous monotone baritone of Hugo Weaving's Agent Smith.   There's alternative casting in an extend...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George hop on board the Pork Chop Express, heading for Big Trouble in Little China! The boys journey into the murky mystical underworld of the beloved cult comedy classic to discuss the beautiful partnership of John Carpenter and Kurt Russell. Along the way, they chat synthesizers, kung fu, video games and James Hong stealing the show as the wickedly evil (Davi...

Pop quiz, it's Speed's 25th anniversary and you've got a retro film podcast, whaddya do hotshot?! What do you do?!   In this month's episode, join Charlie and George as they discuss the origins of the high concept, hi-octane action classic. From it's impressive (and ridiculous) stunts to its witty script and the type of explosions the 1990s were renowned for.   So get ready for rush hour, as there...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George journey to the new colony on LV426 to review superior sci-fi sequel, Aliens! From first memories to how the film has stood the test of time and the cult following it created. Join the Brothers McGhee as they go into detail (be warned, it's a long episode!) on the James Cameron classic, discussing recovering Ripleys, lift logistics, power loaders, power s...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George finally venture into Tarantino territory with Tony Scott's 90's classic, True Romance!  The boys discuss the film's origins, it's amazing and exhaustive cast list and their favourite standout scenes. As usual, there's regular features Coulda Woulda Shoulda and Suspicious Spin-Offs, as well as enough bad impressions to make a Hollywood producer blush.

In this month's episode, Charlie and George have had an attitude adjustment and enhanced their calm, ready to take on 1993 sci-fi satirical shoot 'em up, Demolition Man! Revisiting the 1993 action classic, the boys discuss the shiny future tech of 2032, Stallone vs Snipes and some dubious fashion choices. There's the standard production chat, alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and (cue t...