Retro Ramble

In this special podcast, the brothers McGhee look back at the best (and worst) films of 2018. Films like Ready Player One, Black Panther, Avengers Infinity War, Deadpool 2, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, A Quiet Place, Venom and Bohemian Rhapsody all get a mention.    The boys also diverge into less blockbustery territory with their favourite indie/arthouse films like 3 Billboards and Bad Times at...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George head to Nakatomi Plaza to discuss controversial Christmas film and all around action classic Die Hard.   The boys discuss the film's literary roots, the key contributions from Predator (insert link) maestro John McTiernan, the genius of Alan Rickman, classic 1980's douchebags and fond memories of the PS1 game "Die Hard Trilogy".   Regular podcast feature...

In this year's Halloween special, Charlie and George get spooky with the Ghost With The Most, Beetlejuice! Join the Brothers McGhee as they venture into the twisted imagination of director Tim Burton and discuss how influential the film was on the rest of his career.   The boys also touch on the impact it had on the film's cast, launching the careers of Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder - much to th...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George celebrate The Muscles From Brussels that is Jean Claude Van Damme! In a special double bill, first up is JCVD's breakout feature, the brick-breaking cult classic that is Bloodsport, celebrating it's 30th anniversary this year.  Next up, they travel to the sweaty bayous of New Orleans, to tackle mullets, muscles and hobo hardmen in John Woo's Hard Target!...

In this month's Recent Ramble, Charlie and George round up of the remaining summer blockbusters (all sequels) - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Equalizer 2, Incredibles 2 and Mission: Impossible - Fallout. On the smaller screen, George ponders whether the new Netflix show Lost in Space is worth a watch and Charlie bigs up latest series of Better Call Saul, Money Heist and Jack Ryan. In Gaming, Cha...

This month Charlie and George get suited and booted for De Palma's 80's gangster classic, The Untouchables. However they are not alone, this time they're joined by good friend, fellow film fan and filmmaker, Andy Hughes! In this episode, the boys discuss classic Costner, De Niro being De Niro, a magnificent Morricone soundtrack and Sean Connery's trying to be Irish – when he's not busy playing gol...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George's mission, which they've chosen to accept, is to review Mission: Impossible and Mission: Impossible 2. With the release of the latest instalment, Mission: Impossible – Fallout join the Brothers McGhee as they go back to the beginning, looking at the spy franchise that Tom Cruise built. They discuss the classic espionage, Brian De Palma-drama of the first...

In this months episode, Charlie and George are flown to a secret island off the coast to Costa Rica to rediscover Jurassic Park!  In celebrating the films 25th anniversary and the current release of the fifth installment, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the boys evaluate what makes it such a classic blockbuster.    They discuss the battle for the rights to the original novel, ground breaking CGI,...

In this SPECIAL RECENT RAMBLE episode, join George and Charlie as they share their feelings (Spoiler Free) regarding the recent releases Solo: A Star Wars Story and Deadpool 2. Was Ron Howard's production doomed to fail from the outset? What works and what doesn't and is it worth seeing at the cinema? Can Deadpool deliver for a second time? If so who should go and see it and what else is coming so...

To coincide with the most recent Star Wars spin off - Solo: A Star Wars Story, Retro Ramble decided it was time to go back to 1981 to check out Harrison Ford's other most famous character - Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark! Join Charlie and  George  as they embark on a thrilling global adventure to liberate holy antiquities. They discuss the legendary stunts, cool costumes, nasty Nazis all...

With it being the start of film packed blockbuster season George and Charlie felt it was time for another Recent Ramble to share their thoughts on what's sure to be one of the year's biggest releases, Avengers: Infinity War.  Keeping everything SPOILER FREE and resisting the temptation to go full nerd this is a short episode with the other half being dedicated to an update on TV Shows we are strea...

To coincide with one of this year's biggest film releases, Avengers: Infinity War, Retro Ramble decided it was time to go back to 1998 to review Marvel's first successful movie – Blade! Join Charlie and George as they don their leather trenchcoats and delve into the sexy vampire underworld you never knew existed. From blood raves and Wesley Snipes kicking ass (one henchman at a time) to the wonder...

In a world of shared universes.... Charlie and George take a break from the RETRO films of their youth to unleash.... RECENT Ramble! A podcast dedicated to all things...well recent from movies, streaming, books and gaming. In this first RECENT episode, they review the Spielberg sci-fi nostalgia fest that is Ready Player One.   They also take time to discuss other things they've been consuming whet...

To coincide with this month's release of Ready Player One, in this episode, Charlie and George tackle the time travelling classic Back to The Future!  Join the brothers McGhee as they fire up the flux capacitor, hit 88 and reminisce what makes this film such a beloved blockbuster.   Along the way they discuss everything from the production challenges (including one hell of a Coulda Woulda Shoulda)...

In our Valentines special, we rediscover the 80's camp cult "classic" that is Tango and Cash. Charlie and George discuss the smouldering bromance of a very confusing action film that pits two cops, a sharp-suited Stallone and a rough and ready Kurt Russell, against a hammy Jack Palance, some mice and an evil Cockney. There's action, dodgy one liners, big hair and little sense. Enjoy and please sha...

In this month's episode, Charlie and George tackle the action packed aviation cheese fest that is Con Air! Following previous episodes The Rock and Face/Off, the Brothers McGhee return to the camp craziness of a 90's Nicolas Cage action flick, delving into what makes it a guilty pleasure. So strap yourselves in for some in-flight entertainment, which covers the majesty of  Cage's mullet, explosion...

For their end of year special, Charlie and George return to Present Day to share their thoughts on the films of 2017. From covering their favourite blockbusters to the ones that disappointed them, plus even a few recommended arthouse releases. SPOILER WARNING - Films discussed include: Logan, John Wick Chapter 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, Alien Covenant - See George's review here. Wonder Woma...

For their first Bank Holiday special, and in true typical British fashion, The Brothers McGhee decided it was time to tackle a Bond film; namely Roger Moore's swansong, A View To A Kill! Join Charlie & George as they prepare to dance into the fire, discuss bad facelifts, French stereotypes, not-so-subtle stuntmen and their love for Christopher…….Walken. As usual, there's plenty of production, cast...

In this Festive Special episode, Charlie and George break all the rules as they navigate the crazy chaos of cult classics Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. There's drinking, bad behaviour and swearing and that's just the hosts! Their post - midnight ramble covers everything from the Spielberg touch, the perils of using monkeys as a special effect, Hulk Hogan and double breasted dressing gown...

Charlie and George strap on their unlicensed nuclear proton packs and go busting some ghosts with a Retro Ramble on the cult comedy classic, Ghostbusters! And what better way to celebrate Halloween than to sit back and enjoy this family-friendly classic full of scares, swears, pop songs and smoking...so much smoking. From the moments that terrified them growing up, to the genius improv of Bill Mur...

Charlie and George travel back in time (but not naked, that'd be weird) to 1991 for the action sci-fi extravaganza that is T2! Whilst discussing the genius of James Cameron's original vision and why it remains one of the best sequels ever made, they also take a closer look at Robert Patrick's privates and remember a time when tie-dye t-shirts, mullets and Axel Rose were all considered acceptable....

George & Charlie revisit the event movie that transformed the comic-book genre - Tim Burton's Batman ! From the safety of our Batcave, we discuss the film's lengthy pre-production challenges, the genius of Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton's knitwear and the excesses of a Prince soundtrack. Along the way, we also touch on the Batman legacy across film, TV and games, from Adam West's 1960's Bright Kni...

In this episode George & Charlie take a look back at one the biggest movies from their childhood, The Goonies . Everyone that was a child of the 1980s remembers growing up with The Goonies, like Star Wars or Back to the Future  it seems like it was a mandatory rite of passage, forever etched in our hearts.  As well our usual features, bad impressions and Coulda Woulda Shoulda, we also take a look...

Part 2 of our tribute to Sir Roger Moore features an exclusive interview with Bond expert, author and comedy writer Mark O'Connell. Mark is the author of Catching Bullets, a love letter to the Bond films and it's fandom. We were lucky enough to have Mark share some insider knowledge regarding all that goes into making a Bond film - and what Sir Roger was like in real life. Check out Mark's work at...

Following the recent passing of Sir Roger Moore, and with us being such massive James Bond fans, we felt it necessary to commit a short episode in tribute to the former actor/knight of the empire. Here, in Part 1, we look at Sir Roger's career starting with his time in TV roles like The Saint and The Persuaders before discussing his Bond legacy and work for UNICEF. Part 2, features an exclusive in...