Forgotten Flix» The Forgotten Flix Podcast
By Joel G. Robertson
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Podcast Description
With a new episode every Thursday, Forgotten Flix is all about the movies YOU grew up with. Join hosts Joel and Jason (that's us!) as they discuss retro movies. From the mainstream to the obscure, from the barely remembered to the often quoted, Forgotten Flix covers 'em all. There's also great movie recommendations, listener feedback, fun and games and oh, so much more! Be sure to check out all the movie-lovin' goodness at forgottenflix.com, iTunes and Facebook. Follow us on Twitter: @ForgottenFlix and @FlixSideKick.
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Explicit068 – TFFP: Star Wars (1977) | In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we're celebrating the 35th anniversary of the ORIGINAL Star Wars in all its "non-Special-Edition-Han-didn't-just-shoot-first-he's-the-only-one-who-shot-dammit glory"!!! So, join us, and special guest Darrell Taylor, for this, um, interesting take on the movie that might be most directly responsible for a CND pandemic. Directed by: George Lucas Screenplay by: George Lucas (and Gloria Katz & Willard Hyuck - rewrites, but I'm giving them credit as it's the only explanation for why this movie didn't turn out like the prequels.) Starring: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Alec Guinness, James Earl Jones/David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, and Kenny Baker Background Info (from Wikipedia): Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars,[3] is a 1977 American epic space opera film,[4] written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films complete the original trilogy, while a prequel trilogy completes the six-film saga. It is the fourth film in terms of the series' internal chronology. Groundbreaking in its use of special effects, unconventional editing, and science fiction/fantasy storytelling, the original Star Wars is one of the most successful and influential films of all time. Set "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away", the film follows a group of freedom fighters known as the Rebel Alliance as they plot to destroy the powerful Death Star space station, a devastating weapon created by the evil Galactic Empire. This conflict disrupts the isolated life of farmboy Luke Skywalker when he inadvertently acquires the droids carrying the stolen plans to the Death Star. After the Empire begins a cruel and destructive search for the droids, Skywalker decides to accompany Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi on a daring mission to rescue the owner of the droids, rebel leader Princess Leia, and save the galaxy. This week's Movie Picks are: Darrell's Pick: Corvette Summer (1978) Jason's Pick: House of the Long Shadows (1983) Joel's Pick: American Graffiti (1973) Join us next week when we're talking about... The Principal (1987) ! Featured Podcast Promo: None this week Got a promo? Want it featured on Forgotten Flix? Well, go to our Contact Page send us a message telling us about your podcast along with a link to your promo so we can check it out. The fantastic show-notes art provided by artist Kevin Spencer. Check out his other groovy artwork at inkspatters.com, and like his Facebook page, The Art of Kevin Spencer. The hilarious spoiler alert featured in this episode provided by Jay V. Please check out his hilarious podcast at JayVMail.com! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review! Click here to visit our iTunes page. | 24 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit067 – TFFP: No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) | In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we're watching awkward training montages as we get ready to fight Ivan Drago Ivan the Russian in No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)! Directed by: Corey Yuen Screenplay by: Corey Yuen, Ng See Yuen, and Keith W. Strangberg Starring: Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme, J.W. Fails, Kathie Sileno and Tai Chung Kim Background Info (from Wikipedia): Jason Stillwell (Kurt McKinney) is a young karate student and Bruce Lee fanatic who trains in his father's (Timothy D. Baker) Los Angeles dojo. One night after a training session, the dojo is visited by members of an organized crime syndicate. After refusing to join the organization, Jason's father has his leg broken by a Russian martial artist named Ivan Kraschinsky (Jean-Claude Van Damme), the hired thug of the boss. The Stillwell family relocates to Seattle, where Jason meets R.J. Madison (J.W. Fails) and they become good friends. Jason's girlfriend, Kelly, also comes to visit him. Despite this, Jason has a hard time adjusting and is constantly harassed by the local bullies. Fed up with the beatings, Jason visits the grave of Bruce Lee and beseeches him for aid. This week's Movie Picks are: Jason's Pick: Drunken Master (1978) Joel's Pick: JCVD (2008) Join us next week when we're talking about... well, I guess you'll just have to tune in to find out! Here's a hint though: It's not forgotten... and it's possible one (or both of us) may cry and/or have an aneurysm. As an added bonus, Darryl of The Taylor Network of podcasts will be joining us! Featured Podcast Promo: None this week. Got a promo? Want it featured on Forgotten Flix? Well, go to our Contact Page send us a message telling us about your podcast along with a link to your promo so we can check it out. The fantastic show-notes art provided by artist Kevin Spencer. Check out his other groovy artwork at inkspatters.com, and like his Facebook page, The Art of Kevin Spencer. The hilarious spoiler alert featured in this episode provided by Jay V. Please check out his hilarious podcast at JayVMail.com! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review! Click here to visit our iTunes page. | 17 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit066.5 – TFFP: PariahCon 2012 Panel – Battle of FX: Practical Vs. CGI | In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it's a bonus episode (okay, not really, since we're releasing it in place of a "normal" episode, but it's definitely something different...)! In April of 2012, Jason and Joel were invited to present a panel at PariahCon, a convention held in central Florida. Jason had the idea to present a panel on practical vs. CGI FX, whereas Joel thought a panel on the fine art of being a "Best Boy" (look it up) would draw in the crowds. Needless to say, Jason (thankfully) won out. (All the movie links below are Amazon Affiliate links. So, if you decide to buy a copy of one of these movies, please use these links. We'll get a small commission to help support the site and podcast at no extra cost to you. Thanks!) Here's a list of our "good" FX example movies (in the order we discuss them): The Guyver (Practical) Pan's Labyrinth (CGI) Tremors (Practical) Where The Wild Things Are (CGI) Here's a list of our "bad" FX example movies (in the order we discuss them): Superman: The Movie ('78 version) (Practical) Megapython Vs. Gatoroid (CGI) The Howling (Practical) The Mummy Returns (CGI) King Kong Lives (Practical) Alien Apocalypse (CGI) Jaws 4: The Revenge (Practical) Spawn (CGI) Troll 2 (Practical) Deep Blue Sea (CGI) Hobgoblin (Practical) Star Wars: A New Hope (Special Edition - Jabba scene) (CGI) Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (CGI) Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Fan-made Jar Jar Binks "Tribute" film) (CGI) PariahCon 2012 Panel Video: Part 1 of 4 Part 2 of 4 Part 3 of 4 Part 4 of 4 Join us next week when we're talking about the 1980s action classic, No Retreat, No Surrender (1986), starring Jean Claude Van Damme! Featured Podcast Promo: None this week. Got a promo? Want it featured on Forgotten Flix? Well, go to our Contact Page send us a message telling us about your podcast along with a link to your promo so we can check it out. The fantastic show-notes art provided by artist Kevin Spencer. Check out his other groovy artwork at inkspatters.com, and like his Facebook page, The Art of Kevin Spencer. The hilarious spoiler alert featured in this episode provided by Jay V. Please check out his hilarious podcast at JayVMail.com! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review! Click here to visit our iTunes page. | 10 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit066 – TFFP: The Dead Zone (1983) | In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason touches Joel's hand and sees something... horrifying! Oh wait... it turns out Joel just needed more cowbell 'cause this week it's Christopher Walken in The Dead Zone (1983)! Directed by: David Cronenberg Screenplay by: Jeffrey Boam (based on the novel by Stephen King) Starring: Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Tom Skerritt, Brooke Adams, and Herbert Lom Background Info (from Wikipedia): The Dead Zone is a 1983 American horror thriller film based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. Directed by David Cronenberg, the film stars Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, and Tom Skerritt. The plot revolves around a schoolteacher, Johnny Smith (Walken), who awakens from a coma to find he has psychic powers. This week's Movie Picks are: Jason's Pick: Biloxi Blues (1988) Joel's Pick: The Brood (1979) Join us next week when we're talking about the 1980s action classic, No Retreat, No Surrender (1986), starring Jean Claude Van Damme! Featured Podcast Promo: None this week. Got a promo? Want it featured on Forgotten Flix? Well, go to our Contact Page send us a message telling us about your podcast along with a link to your promo so we can check it out. The fantastic show-notes art provided by artist Kevin Spencer. Check out his other groovy artwork at inkspatters.com, and like his Facebook page, The Art of Kevin Spencer. The hilarious spoiler alert featured in this episode provided by Jay V. Please check out his hilarious podcast at JayVMail.com! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review! Click here to visit our iTunes page. | 3 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit065 – TFFP: CND Double Feature… Thrashin’ (1986) and Rad (1986) | In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we're doublin' up the 80s movie cheese with a CND (that's Cinematic Nostalgia Disorder) Double Feature of Thrashin' (1986) and Rad (1986)! Feature #1: Thrashin' (1986) Directed by: David Winters Screenplay by: Paul Brown and Alan Sacks Starring: Josh Brolin, Robert Rusler, Chuck McCann, Pamela Gidley, and Sherilyn Fenn Background Info (from Wikipedia): Thrashin', also known as Skate Gang, is a 1986 American skater drama film. The film is directed by David Winters, and stars Josh Brolin, Robert Rusler, and featuring Pamela Gidley. It has appearances from many famous skaters such as Tony Alva, Tony Hawk, Christian Hosoi and Steve Caballero. Cory Webster (Brolin) is an amateur skateboarder from out of town staying in Los Angeles with friends in hopes of competing and winning a downhill competition which he has been training for. During his stay in LA he falls in love with a beautiful blonde girl named Chrissy who just happens to be the younger sister of Hook, the leader of "The Daggers," a tough punk rock skateboard gang in the Los Angeles/ Venice Beach areas. Feature #2: Rad (1986) Directed by: Hal Needham Screenplay by: Sam Bernard and Geoffery Edwards Starring: Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire, Ray Walston, Alfie Wise, and Jack Weston Background Info (from Wikipedia): Rad is a film about BMX racing, first released in the USA in 1986. The film's story focuses on Cru Jones (Bill Allen), a young BMX racer who lives in a small town with his mother (Talia Shire) and sister. Cru is faced with a tough decision: the qualifying races for Helltrack are the same day as his SATs, which he must take in order to attend college. However, winning Helltrack means a lucrative sponsorship deal and fame. Cru chooses the latter option, ignoring his mother's wishes. This week's Movie Picks are: Jason's Pick: Point Break (1991) Joel's Pick: Body Slam (1986) Join us next week when we're gonna need more cow bell when we watch Christopher Walken in The Dead Zone (1983)! Featured Podcast Promo: The Sci-Fi Diner Podcast Got a promo? Want it featured on Forgotten Flix? Well, go to our Contact Page send us a message telling us about your podcast along with a link to your promo so we can check it out. The fantastic show-notes art provided by artist Kevin Spencer. Check out his other groovy artwork at inkspatters.com, and like his Facebook page, The Art of Kevin Spencer. The hilarious spoiler alert featured in this episode provided by Jay V. Please check out his hilarious podcast at JayVMail.com! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review! Click here to visit our iTunes page. | 26 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Nostalgia Plus
I stumbled across this on itunes and i'm so glad i gave it a shot. There are a lot of movie discussion podcasts and this is one of the best i have heard. Some are no better than a bunch of guys huddled around a tape recorder. Joel and jason's broadcasts are clear and sound very professional. For each episode, the guys will re-watch a film (usually from the 80's) and provide a plot synopsis, a review, discuss what was good and bad and provide further examples of related work for you to check out. i particularly enjoy how they research their weeks flick and provide little facts you didn't know about the movie production or some other aspect.
So if you spent your formative years standing in video rental stores looking for something you haven't seen already. If you can tell the difference between William Ragsdale and Zach Galligan. If you know your Lane Myer from your Michael Myers, this podcast is for you.
JoHop
Great Look back at classics
I first listened on this podcast a few months ago. And to be honest I'm glad I did. Both hosts Joel and Jason are entertaining to listen to and are very laid back in their delivery. They bounce off each other quite nicely through discussion. They cover a wide choice classic films from the past. Some I myself have not gotten round to seeing so they give you heads up on some real gems for you to go and find.
Another thing about it I enjoyed is the fact they have no worries delving into the real cheesy (or as Jason calls it, 'Deep Fried Cheese') films that you may not have even heard of.
Even more encouraging is the fact that they take the time to reply/chat to you when you leave them feedback to be played on the show or post on their site and social network groups. This in itself is one of the many reasons which keeps me coming back for more. I've already subscribed to the forgotten flix, come and join me.
Brilliant
Really appreciate the talks, laughs and chosen movies in general.
Hand-picked gold!!
Good work lads.
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