Tv/Movie Rewind

We’re back! Season 3 of the podcast kicks of with Star Trek III. Matt and Todd discuss the best of the odd numbered entries in the Star Trek film series. We’ve also added a new but called Random Recommendations where we will recommend a random piece of entertainment we’ve recently enjoyed. Star Trek: The Search for Spock stars William Shatner, DeForest Kelly, Christopher Lloyd and introduced Robin...

Matt and Todd talk about one of the most famous and popular science fiction films of all time. A film that reinvigorated the franchise and help create a new generation of fans. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @ MovieMattSirois. Find us on Facebook under The Movie Asylum of The Weird Bad & Wonderful

Matt & Todd discuss the first James Bond movie they ever saw. 1981’s For Your Eyes Only. Starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming’s James Bond.

Once again we celebrate the comedic abilities of Val Kilmer. Real Genius was another must watch every time it was on HBO. A 15 year genius struggles with fitting in, and the pressure of solving a complex science experiment. His only hope of keeping his sanity may be his seemingly insane roommate and lab partner played by Val Kilmer.

Todd, Matt, and returning guest Shawn discuss the urban action masterpiece The Warriors. We enjoy all the films we discuss here on the podcast, The Warriors in particular is a top favorite. Fantastic performances, great fight scenes, unforgettable characters and visually amazing. A masterpiece of filmmaking by Walter Hill. Starring Michael Beck, James Remar, Deborah Van Valkengburgh & David Patric...

Matt & Todd discuss the fantasy epic about immortals battling through the centuries until the last one standing is granted “The Prize”. Then Matt stumbles through The Magnificent 7 degrees like a drunk man climbing stairs wearing roller skates. Starring Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown & Sean Connery. Directed by Russell Mulcahy

The film we hated as kids, even though we hadn’t even seen it! The movie that tried to send the Halloween franchise in a new direction. A movie that is now a beloved addition to Halloween movie marathons. Matt & Todd talk about how they initially shunned, then grew to live this unique and macrame film. Written & Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace. Starring Tom Atkins, Dan O’Herlihy & Stacey Nelkin

This week Matt and Todd discuss the savage vampire thriller that mixes The Wild Bunch with The Lost Boys. It’s a blood splattered ride through the south west. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow and Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton & Jenette Goldstein

Halloween horror fest continues with the blockbuster monster film by John Landis.

Peggy returns to discuss the horror classic Night of the Living Dead. This is both Peggy and Matt’s favorite horror movie. The film that created, and set the standard for the modern zombie genre. Directed by George A Romero Starring: Judith O’Dea & Duane Jones Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @MovieMattSirois Visit us on Facebook at The Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad & Wonderful

It’s October! It’s time for our 2nd annual Horror Movie Feast. This year we kick off with this underrated gem. A young women visits a spooky New England town to study about the 17th century Witch Trials and Satanic Rituals. Featuring Christopher Lee in a key role and epic amounts of fog!

This week we discuss Michael Mann’s magnum opus HEAT. The ultimate cops & robbers crime thriller. Afterwards Matt talks about the recent novel HEAT 2 that expands the universe, going into events before and after the film. Written and Directed by Michael Mann. Starring Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, & Val Kilmer Heat 2: A Novel written by Michael Mann & Meg Gardiner

Matt & Todd discuss the adventure/melodrama from 1939. One of the first films they ever owned on VHS. A film that helped propel Lucille Ball to stardom. 12 people board a plane in Los Angelas headed for Panama City. A tropical storm forces them down in a hostile jungle environment. The pilots can fix the plane… but it can only carry 5 of them back to safety. Directed by John Farrow. Starring Chest...

“Hammer Horror! Dragon Thrills!” Matt & Todd talk about one of the last productions from the original Hammer Films. A horror/martial arts adventure featuring Dracula, Kung Fu vampires, zombies and a family of warriors with different weapon specialties. Starring the great Peter Cushing as Van Helsing.

It’s every 80s kids dream! That playing an arcade game will lead to them being recruited into interstellar adventure. Matt & Todd discuss this fun adventure to the stars. Directed by Nick Castle and starring Lance Guest, Cathrine Mary Stewart, Robert Preston & Dan O’Herlihy. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MovieMattSirois

This movie is fun! Matt & Todd discus the Cannon films version of this classic adventure. It’s a heck of a good time that jams just about every jungle adventure trope into its run time. Directed by J Lee Thompson. Starring Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, John Rhys-Davies & Herbert Lom. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @MovieMattSirois

Matt & Todd discuss the only movie ever directed by bestselling author Stephen King. King has called it a “moron movie” & a “cinematic Big Mac & fries”. Well, we say it’s a hell of a lot of fun. Trucks run amok! It’s CAR-mage galore! Starring: Emilio Estevez, Laura Harrington, Pat Hingle, Yeardly Smith & John Short. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MovieMattSirois Find us on Facebook at the Mov...

We return to John Carpenter country for fifth time as we discuss his dark future masterpiece Escape From New York. It’s a long episode, but we had a lot to say. Shawn Reynolds joins us again (seems he found his way out of The Labyrinth). Join us a we follow the ultimate antihero Snake Plissken on his daring mission into New York City, the maximum security penitentiary of the fire. It’s the most fu...

The charming romantic adventure from 1984 is up for discussion in this episode. Listen along as Matt & Todd talk about this amazing film beloved by just about anyone who has ever seen it. Directed by Robert Zemeckis Starring: Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas & Danny DeVito. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MovieMattSirois Find us on Facebook under The Movie Asylum of The Weird, Bad & Wonderful

Matt & Todd talk about a classic sci-fi/horror flick from the era of Saturday Matinee double features. This entertaining adventure inspired the blockbuster film ALIEN 20 years later. Starring Marshall Thompson, Shawn Smith & Kim Spalding Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @MovieMattSirois

Matt and Todd discuss the 1990 military action film Navy SEALs. It may be uneven. It’s not entirely sure of what type of action movie it wants to be. It may even be devoid of intellect. But it sure is fun, and has some really good action sequences. Starring: Charlie Sheen, Michael Biehn and Dennis Haysbert Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @MovieMattSirois Look for us on Facebook as The Movie Asylu...

Todd’s friend Shawn joins us to help navigate Jim Henson’s magical musical adventure through the Labyrinth. We discuss the movie, suggest a few theories and marvel at the genius of Henson and is magic makers. Directed by Jim Henson. Starring Jennifer Connelly and a cast costumed performers and marvelous puppeteers and special effects designers. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @MovieMattSirois and...

This one’s a bit different. Matt and Todd discuss Hysterical. A 1983 horror parody starring The Hudson Brothers. In the mid 80s it was on of their absolute favorite comedies. How do they feel about it 40 years later? Starring Bill, Mark & Brett Hudson, Cindy Pickett, Richard Kiel, Clint Walker, Murray Hamilton & Robert Donner. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @MovieMattSirois. Look for us on Faceb...

Matt and Todd discuss this wild and crazy Italian horror film featuring possessed cinema goers set to an 80s metal soundtrack. Directed by Lamberto Bava and featuring music by Billy Idol, Motley Crue, Accept, Saxon and Go West

“Every town has a story… Tombstone has a legend!” Matt and Todd talk very enthusiastically about one of the GREATEST movies ever made! The story of The Earp’s and Doc Holiday’s feud with the infamous Cowboy gang. Starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Dana Delaney, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, Michael Rooker, Stephen Lang, Billy Zane and so many more!!! Directed by George P...