Tv/Movie Rewind

The that film introduced John James Rambo to movie goers. A worldwide box office sensation. Matt & Todd discuss the film and compare it to the novel it’s based on. There are some stark differences! Starring Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy, & Richard Crenna. Directed by Ted Kotcheff. Based on the novel by David Morrell

In the blink of an eye… the podcast begins. Matt & Todd discuss the cult sci-fi horror film Lifeforce. Interstellar vampires invade the Earth to absorb the Lifeforce from humanity. An elaborately staged homage to Nigel Kneale’s Quatermass with stunning special effects and some amazing set pieces. Directed by Tobe Hooper. Starring Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Mathilda May, Frank Finlay and Sir Pat...

Matt & Todd are joined by new guest Mick Jamison (Noice Guys: The Motion Picture Podcast), to discuss the 1980 superhero comedy adventure, Super Fuzz. An Italian production filmed in Miami FL. You might have fond memories of Super Fuzz, you might have never heard of Super Fuzz, or you just had a flashback to the early 80s when this movie had a heavy rotation on cable TV. Grab a beverage (or maybe...

We’re back for a new season with a new guest! Matt & Todd are joined by their sister Kristen to discuss The Outsiders. An absolute classic. This is the preferred Complete Novel Cut that restores 22minutes cut from the original theatrical version as well as a revised soundtrack. This version released in 2005 more faithfully recreates the full novel as written by S.E. Hinton. Directed by Francis For...

This episode is dedicated to the memory of one of our favorite actors, Andre Braugher. We bring the 3rd season of our podcast to a close with the 3rd Maniac Cop, which brought the film series to a close. While Bade of Silence is undoubtedly the weakest entry in the series, it is still a fun flick. Despite its troubled production, the movie still delivers some amazing action sequences. Starring Rob...

Matt & Todd discuss the military thriller that attempted to deliver an accurate portrayal of Marine Sniper Missions. Delivering suspense over action, Sniper took some time to find an audience, but once it did, it was given NINE, sequels. Directed by Luis Llosa and starring Tom Berenger and Billy Zane. Follow us on X, Instagram and Letterboxd @MovieMattSirois

Matt and Todd discuss the sci-fi thriller Westworld. Terminator meets Jurassic Park before either existed. Written & Directed by Michael Crichton. Starring Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin and James Brolin.

Matt & Todd discuss the 1977 animated feature, Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown! Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and The Peanuts gang partake in a wilderness adventure. Their summer camp vacation involves bullies, white water rapids, search and rescue mission and all sorts of delightful shenanigans. Sit back and have a nostalgic good time. Characters created by Charles Shultz Featuring the wor...

Matt & Todd discuss the espionage action thriller Ronin. This critically acclaimed heist film has been somewhat overlooked in recent years, but it’s stellar cast and excellent direction make worthy of your action film library. Directed by John Frankenheimer. Starring Robert DeNiro, Jean Reno, Natasha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgard and Jonathan Pryce. Follow us on X, Instagram, Bluesky and Letterboxd...

Shawn returns to discuss the WWII submarine adventure thriller U-571 along with Matt & Todd. Released in 2000 U-571 met with some controversy over historical facts despite simply being an adventure film. Taken in it’s own merits U-571 is a thrilling and entertaining film comparable to Where Eagles Dare and The Guns of Navarone. Written and directed by Jonathan Mostow. Starring Matthew McConaughey,...

Godzilla! The Frankenstein Monster! Dracula! The Wolf Man! Mummies and alien invaders! Monster movies have an enduring legacy. Join Wolf Man Matt, Todd: The Terror from Beyond Space and guest Monster Mike as they discuss the “classics” and reminisce about Creature Double Feature! The Saturday afternoons showcase for monster movies that aired on WLVI TV56 Boston Massachusetts from 1975-1984!

The supernatural spectacular of 1982. Matt & Todd discuss this horror classic that’s equal parts terror and wonder. Written and produced by Steven Spielberg. Directed by Tobe Hooper and starring Craig T Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Heather O’Rourke and Oliver Robbins. Follow us on Instagram, X, Bluesky & Letterboxd @MovieMattSirois

Matt & Todd discuss this cult classic Spanish horror film. A chapter of f knights executed for performing Satanic Rituals rise from their centuries old graves to drink blood from the living. An incredibly moody and atmospheric film. Written & Directed by Amando de Ossorio. Starring Lone Fleming & Cesar Burner

This episode we discuss the classic murder mystery in a haunted house film! This is a movie that has been part of their annual Halloween Horror Movie Marathon for decades. Directed by William Castle. Starring Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart, Richard Long, Carolyn Craig & Elisha Cook Jr.

We kick off our 3rd annual Halloween Horror celebration with John Carpenter’s The Fog. Carpenter’s follow up to his career making Halloween. A spooky and atmospheric supernatural thriller. Starring Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Hal Holbrook, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, and Nancy Loomis. Follow us on Letterboxd @MovieMattSirois

Matt & Todd ride out west to follow the vengeance trail of Josey Wales. An angry and bitter western about an angry and bitter man. Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. Also starring Chief Dan George, Sondra Locke, Geraldine Keams Bill McKinney and John Vernon

Mike, Matt & Todd are joined by The Irredeemable Shag as the close out their coverage of The Super Friends cartoon series. With Firestorm joining the Super Friends it only seemed fitting to have Firestorm Super Fan Shag along to discuss this incredible new teammate. The last two seasons of Super Friends brought numerous changes and upgrades to the series. New heroes, new villains and even new voic...

The original Exorcist has been, praised, discussed, critiqued, and examined for decades. Matt & Todd are fans of William Friedkin’s horror masterpiece, but have nothing to add to the conversation. Therefore they are jumping right to The Exorcist III, the brilliant sequel to one of the greatest films ever made. A masterpiece in its own right. Written and directed by William Peter Blatty and starrin...

“There’s never been a superhero like Ace Hunter!” Michael returns to discuss MegaForce with Matt & Todd. The futuristic international military team that wants to ensure “The Good guys always win! Even in the 80s”. Their motto: “Deeds not Words” but since this is a podcast, words are all we have! “Are you Man Enough for MegaForce?” Because girls aren’t allowed! MegaForce stars Barry Bostwick, Persi...

Matt and Todd duck for cover as the bullets fly in this blood soaked crime thriller about the Depression Era bank robber. Starring one of the greatest actors of the 60s and 70s Warren Oates. Also starring Ben Johnson, Michelle Phillips, Harry Dean Stanton and Richard Dryfuss. Directed with rapid fire ferocity by John Milius

A far better movie than it has any right to be. Excellent performances by Julian Sands and Richard E Grant guided by veteran horror director Steve Miner make this a must see horror flick. An underrated cult classic.

Mike joins Matt & Todd once again for an apocalyptic road trip. Very loosely based on the novel by Roger Zelazny, this sci-fi adventure film bombed at the box office but has since become a cult classic. Starring Jan-Michael Vincent, George Peppard, Dominique Sanda & Jackie Earl Haley. This episode is dedicated to Dizzie & Finnegan. Our recently departed dogs.

One of the best films to capitalize on the JAWS formula. Instead of one giant killer fish, we’re treated to hundreds of small killer fish. Bradford Dillman & Heather Menzies race against time to save as many people as they can from genetically engineered Piranha. Directed by Joe Dante. Also featuring Kevin McCarthy, Dick Miller & Keenan Wynn

The movie that destroyed Matt & Todd’s foolish preconceived notions on International Filmmakers. In the early 90s one of the greatest action directors in cinema history left Hong Kong to make films in the USA. His first American film was Hard Target, one of TV/Movie Rewinds Top Ten Action films. Matt & Todd consider Hard Target to be Woo’s best American made film and Star Jean-Claude Van Damme’s b...

Matt & Todd discuss filmmaker William Lustig’s magnum opus Maniac Cop 2. A rare example of a sequel being superior to the original. Once again two masters of exploitation films, Lustig and Larry Cohen deliver a highly entertaining experience. Starring Robert Davi, Claudia Christian, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon and Robert Z’Dar as Matt Cordell, The Maniac Cop.