The Talking Back Podcast

Continuing on with our review of Time Travel movies, we've hit our 8th entry, an indie film from 2014 titled Time Lapse! Time Lapse hits us with one of the coolest time travel ideas so far, a camera that can take pictures of the future. What could go wrong with that type of technology right?! Tune in for our review and breakdown of the movie, we'll chat about what went right and wrong with the sto...

This week we're slashing our way down that ole dusty road with a film we think you should watch called Six-String Samurai! For a movie we'd never heard of, it was surprisingly jam packed with action, adventure, fun music, a good story, beautiful scenery, a unique style and tons of heart.  Tune in to hear how we came across this film, why the many different styles in the film came together to work...

This week we continue through the Rambo franchise with the 4th instalment...Rambo! What happens when Rambo teams up with a group of mercenaries to rescue Christian aid workers kidnapped by the ruthless local infantry unit?  Tune in now for our review and reaction! Please tell your friends about us and we hope you enjoy! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month, then che...

This week on another episode of Cartoon 1st we're checking out Visionaries!  Join us as we travel to the planet of Prysmos, a futuristic society where all technology suddenly ceases to function, its citizens forced to rely on ancient magic to survive. What could go wrong? Tune in now for our reveiw! Please tell your friends about us and we hope you enjoy! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes fro...

This week we're checking out Deathstalker 2! After taking in the extraordinary and unforgettable first film we were unsure if going on was the right decision, but as it turns out it was definitely the right call.  Join us as we walk through the wonky adventures of Deathstalker as he attempts to help a princess in distress regain her kingdom from an evil sorcerer. Their mission is riddled with ente...

The first Monday of the month means it's for another Time Travel episode and this month we're covering Edge of Tomorrow! Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt put in some powerhouse performances as they need to relive the same day over and over in an attempt to save the world from an alien invasion. If that sounds good that's because it is! This movie is an absolute blast, with all sorts of cool concepts and...

This week we're digging into the beginning of Alan Moore's renowned run on the Swamp Thing as we review the first 8 issues as collected in Saga of the Swamp Thing Book 1! We reviewed the movies and they got us excited for the comics so here we go. Join us as we check out some of the best Swamp Thing comics in existence! Hope you enjoy! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every...

This week it's another 1st episode from a cartoon from our past, and we're heading to the 90s for some Mutant action with Xmen: The Animated Series! Join us as we check out the start of this series where the X-Men come into conflict with human conspirators building Sentinel robots to kill mutants. What will the Xmen do? Tune in to find out! Please tell your friends about us and we hope you enjoy t...

This week The Swamp Thing's back with a sequel and we couldn't be happier! The pure campy joy that this movie provides is hard to describe in words, you need to experience it for yourself. We definitely recommend checking out this B-Level classic! If you decide not to watch then tune in to our latest episode to hear about all the best moments from this incredible sequel! Please tell your friends a...

More Time Travel action this week as we kick off the Summer months with Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure! This movie tells the story of two rock-'n-rolling teens, on the verge of failing their class, who set out on a quest to make the ultimate school history report after being presented with a time machine. Tune in for our review, and to find out what happens when these 2 dudes get their hands o...

This week we're reviewing the 3rd movie in the Rambo franchise aptly named Rambo 3.  This time Colonel Trautman goes on a mission and screws everything up so Rambo once again has to save the day. What weapons will Rambo choose? How many explosions will there be? How will he save his friend? All these important questions will be answered.  Tune in for our full review and breakdown of Rambo 3! Pleas...

This week it's another Cartoon 1st as we're checking out the first episode from He-Man & The Masters of the Universe - The Diamond Ray of Disappearance! The most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, goes against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.  Tune in for our full review and breakdown of this incredible cartoon! Please te...

This week on Talking Back we're at the 10th and final entry in our Star Trek Franchise Walkthrough with Nemesis! This time the crew of the USS Enterprise are forced to deal with a new threat from a clone of Captain Picard, who has taken control of the Romulan Fleet.  Tune in now for our thoughts about the film, what worked, what didn't, and as always we'll plunk this one somewhere in the rankings....

This week we continue our 2024 Year of Time Travel with "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time"! A high-school girl named Makoto acquires the power to travel back in time, and decides to use it for her own personal benefits. Little does she know that she is affecting the lives of others just as much as she is her own. Tune in for our full review and rating of the only animated feature in our list of 12...

This week "weeeeeeeeeeeeeee need your help", well not really but how cool are the Thermians!  As it turns out we're long over due for a review of Galaxy Quest so here it is. Galaxy Quest is a Star Trek clone that's better than some of the Star Trek films. Join us as we walk through all our favorite scenes, favorite characters, and favorite lines.  By Grabthar's Hammer you won't want to miss this o...

This week we're checking out I Am Legend, a favourite of ours that's long over due for a review.  This post apocalyptic zombie-esque thriller was an immediate classic when it came out in 2007. I Am Legend cleaned up at the box office, and for good reason. The atmosphere, cinematography, score, and performance by Will Smith were all totally rad! If you haven't seen this movie check it out! Please t...

It's more Sword and Sorcery this week as we're taking a look at a movie with one of the most epic VHS covers you can find at the video store! Deathstalker is a lower budget look into Sword and Sorcery but still has some fun things to offer. Unfortunately it also utterly fails at so many aspects that make for a competent movie. Regardless, it has become a cult classic among fans of the genre.  Join...

This week we're checking out the first episode from another 80's cartoon with The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! If you were into Nintendo in the late 80s and playing Super Mario Bros. then you were probably into this cartoon as well. When your parents told you to turn the video games off this cartoon was there to satiate your need for Mario.  Join us as we discuss the hilarity of the cartoon, the...

This week we're back with another entry into our 2024 Year of Time Travel with a completely bananas entry - Predestination! This movie tells a gigantic Time Travel story and hammers you with twists and turns throughout. It's a polarizing film that could be equally loved and hated. One thing is for sure, your brain will likely melt as you try to unwrap what going on!  Join us as we dig into this ep...

This week we're checking out The Viewing from Director Panos Cosmatos! If you've seen the works of Panos Cosmatos you know you're in for a ride every-time he drops something new. That much holds true with his entry into Guillermo del Toro's recent horror anthology series from 2022.  Join us as we walk through this exceptional episode, touching on all the things that make this an absolute stand out...

This week we're continuing to go through the Rambo franchise, we're at the second film in the series Rambo: First Blood Part 2!! John Rambo is heading back to Vietnam for another mission. Will he survive? Will he receive a full pardon? Will he take his camera with him? Tune in to find out the answer to these questions and many others as we walk through this explosion packed 80s action movie! Be su...

This week we're starting something new, we're going to take a look at first episodes from some our favourite cartoons in the 80s and 90s! Up first, one of the greatest cartoons from the 80s, Thundercats! Give us Sight Beyond Sight as we talk a bit of Thundercats history and make our way through the first episode.  If you love cartoons then this one is for you! Be sure to tell your friends about us...

This week is another entry in the Year of Time Travel with an all time classic Planet of the Apes!! Time Travel probably isn't what comes to mind when someone mentions this movie. More likely it's the memorable characters, or maybe some of the most iconic lines in film history, maybe the shocking ending, maybe the incredible costume design, maybe the kiss heard round the world.  The movie has a bu...

This week we're heading to Elseworlds where the question of "What If Superman Had Been Raised In The Soviet Union" will be answered. That's right we're reviewing 2003's mini-series Superman: Red Son! We love our "What If" scenario's on this Podcast and this one is very interesting. How would it play out if Superman was a weapon of the enemy? Will the world be united under his rule? Will it be dest...

This week we're reviewing another film in our walkthrough of the Star Trek Franchise, this week we're at the 9th film, Insurrection!! Insurrection get's a bad wrap but we had fun with it! There's a pretty interesting story being told, the character work is quite fun at times, there's enough action to keep you satisfied, and Captain Picard is his usual impressive self.  Tune in now for our breakdow...