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Charlie McGhee
Oct 5, 20241 min read
PODCAST: EP#142 - Rambo First Blood Pt 2
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are back in 'Nam, to tackle the gloriously OTT sequel, Rambo: First Blood Part 2! They...
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George McGhee
Aug 19, 20204 min read
REVIEW: Weird Science (1985)
In a nutshell: Tired of being high school losers with no girlfriends, Wyatt and Gary decide to create the ultimate woman, Lisa. She is...
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George McGhee
Jun 19, 20204 min read
REVIEW: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
In a hardshell: A crime wave grips New York City, courtesy of a gang of ninjas known as The Foot Clan. Meanwhile, mysterious vigilantes...
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George McGhee
Mar 20, 20204 min read
REVIEW: Mortal Kombat (1995)
In a nutshell: The world’s best fighters including a monk, a movie star and SWAT captain are recruited for a fabled tournament, held by...
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George McGhee
Feb 19, 20203 min read
REVIEW: Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
In a nutshell: On a brief stopover in San Francisco, long-distance trucker Jack Burton finds himself in over his head, caught in between...
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George McGhee
Feb 12, 20204 min read
Review: True Lies
In a nutshell: Super secret agent Harry Tasker is conducting dangerous missions around the globe. His wife, Helen, thinks he’s a boring...
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George McGhee
Feb 13, 20194 min read
REVIEW: Demolition Man (1993)
In a nutshell: The near future of 1996, Los Angeles is ravaged by gang warfare. Maverick cop John Spartan goes to apprehend criminal...
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George McGhee
Dec 11, 20183 min read
REVIEW: Bloodsport (1988)
In a nutshell: CIA Military Operative Frank Dux travels to Hong Kong to fight in a secret martial arts tournament, known as The Kumite,...
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George McGhee
Sep 25, 20184 min read
REVIEW: The Predator (2018)
In a nutshell: During a mission in Mexico, army sniper Quinn McKenna crosses paths with a Predator. The alien kills his team but he...
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George McGhee
Sep 7, 20184 min read
REVIEW: The Untouchables (1987)
In a nutshell – Chicago, 1930. Due to Prohibition, crime boss Al Capone (Robert De Niro) rules Chicago – with much of the police force...
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George McGhee
Aug 17, 20185 min read
REVIEW: Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
In a nutshell: Rogue IMF agent, Sean Ambrose has stolen a new deadly virus and plans to hold Sydney to ransom using the only cure. Ethan...
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George McGhee
Aug 10, 20185 min read
REVIEW: Mission: Impossible (1996)
In a nutshell: The Impossible Missions Force (IMF) are tasked with stopping the theft of the NOC list – a file containing every secret...
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George McGhee
Jul 29, 20184 min read
REVIEW: Jurassic Park (1993)
In a nutshell: Billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) has found a way to clone dinosaurs and wants to showcase them in his theme...
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George McGhee
Jul 13, 20184 min read
REVIEW: Raiders of the The Lost Ark (1981)
In a nutshell: 1935. Archaeologist, lecturer and “obtainer of rare antiquities” Indiana Jones is tasked by the US government to locate...
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George McGhee
Jun 4, 20185 min read
REVIEW: Blade (1998)
In a nutshell: Blade (Wesley Snipes) is the Daywalker – a half-human, half-vampire who dedicates his life to waging war on all vampires,...
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George McGhee
Apr 1, 20185 min read
REVIEW: Back To The Future (1985)
In a nutshell: Teenager Marty McFly (Michael J Fox) accidentally travels back to 1955 in a time machine built by his good friend and...
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Charlie McGhee
Mar 2, 20184 min read
REVIEW: The Cloverfield Paradox (2018)
In a break from the Retro, George McGhee checks out The Cloverfield Paradox. Does the film live up to the clever marketing hype? Will it...
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George McGhee
Feb 23, 20184 min read
REVIEW: Tango and Cash (1989)
After many years, George McGhee delves into the cult action comedy Tango & Cash and uncovers a somewhat chaotic production. In a...
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Charlie McGhee
Feb 11, 20183 min read
REVIEW: Con Air (1997)
Following the recent podcast episode, some thoughts on the lasting appeal of Con Air, now over 20 years old. Just let that sink in! 1997...
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George McGhee
Dec 15, 20174 min read
REVIEW: Gremlins & Gremlins 2: The New Batch
In a nutshell: Teenager Billy Peltzer receives an unusual early Christmas present from his father; a small furry creature who he names...
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