Cult Connections: Recent Episodes
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Cult Connections is the podcast that finds the links between all kinds of film, TV, books and more. From cult classics to major blockbusters we have everything covered. So if you want to hear about the evolution of the zombie film, the obvious and not so obvious screen versions of Spiderman or three films featuring the "other fellas" then this is the place for you. Join your host Ian (@ArbroathMackem) and a different guest every episode as we explore some Cult Connections!
Ian and Mark "Planty" Plant head west to return to their "favourite" director.
Lawman (1971). Directed by Michael Winner. Written by Gerald Wilson. Starring Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan and Lee J Cobb
Familiar faces and places await our trio
The Judas Goat. Directed by Paul Krasny. Written by John Meredyth Lucas. Guest starring Nicholas Hammond and Lance LeGault
This week our trio encounter sinister scientists and more corridors
Fear Factor. Directed by Gerald Mayer. Written by John Sherlock. Guest starring Ed Nelson and Jared Martin
Fresh from reviewing Top Gun Ian ending up bingeing a whole load of other 1950s westerns. Here are four of the highlights.
Man of the West (1958). Directed by Anthony Mann. Written by Reginald Rose. Starring Gary Cooper, Julie London and Lee J Cobb
The Gunfighter (1950) Directed by Henry King. Written by William Bowes and William Sellers. Starring Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott and Millard Mitchell
The Tall T. Directed by Budd Boetticher. Written by Burt Kennedy from a story by Elmore Leonard. Starring Randolph Scott, Maureen O'Sullivan and Richard Boone.
Gunsight Ridge (1957). Directed by Francis D Lyon. Written by Talbot & Elizabeth Jennings. Starring Joel McCrae, Mark Stevens and Addison Richards.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the hugely popular action blockbuster Ian has decided to review the 1955 western with the same name.
Top Gun (1955). Directed by Ray Nazarro. Written by Steve fisher. Starring Sterling Hayden, William Bishop and Karin Booth
Ian is joined by Holger Hasse to review Andre Hunnebelle's trio of 60s films about the French pulp fiction criminal mastermind Fantomas!
Fantomas (1964)
Fantomas Unleashed (1965)
Fantomas v Scotland Yard (1967)
Directed by Andre Hunnebelle. Based on the books by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain. Starring Jean Marais, Louis De Funes and Mylene Demongeot
Ian reviews the sequel you never knew you needed.
Greenland 2: Migration
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh
Written by Mitchell LaFortune
Starring Gerard Butler and Monica Baccarin
Pat Veil comes back as we review episodes 4,5&6 of Nigel Kneale's cult anthology series Beasts
Episode 4: Baby. Directed by John Nelson-Burton. Starring Jane wymark, simon MacCorkindale, T.P McKenna and Shelagh Fraser
Episode 5: What Big Eyes. Directed by Donald McWhinnie. Starring Patrick Magee, Madge Ryan and Michael Kitchen
Episode 6: The Dummy. Directed by Don Leaver. Starring Bernard Horsfall, Clive Swift and Glyn Houston.
We hit a high and low point on our jourfney through the Logan's Run tv series!
Episode 7: Crypt. Directed by Michael Caffey. Teleplay by Alfred Hayes. From a story by Harlan Ellison. Guest starring Christopher Stone and Reva Patterson
Rocket launchers, gaudy plastic and corridors!
Episode 6: Half Life. Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. Written by Shimon Wincelberg. Guest starring Willaim smith and Kim Cattrall
Ian and Nathan continue their adventures in time and Spain with a trip to 1971 and encounter comedy tramps, avaricious civil servants and colourful duvet monsters.
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos. Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Directed by Michael Ferguson. Starring Jon Pertwee and Katy Manning.
Episode 5: Man Out Of Time
Directed by Nicolas Colasanto
Written by David Gerrold
Guest starring Paul Shenar, Mel Ferrer and Woodrow Chamblis
Ian reviews season one of the cult BBC dystopian drama.
1990 Season One. Created and written by Wilffred Greatorex. Starring Edward Woodward, Barbara Kellerman and Robert Lang
You can watch 1990 on YouTube via this link
https://youtu.be/KayCsPZF1fY?si=zGtAHVoN01lQlm5O
It's psychokinesis and dodgy 70s interiors in this instalment of our rewatch
Episode 4: The Innocent. Written by Ray Brennan and DC Fontana. Directed by Michael Preece. Guest starring Lisa Eilbacher
Ian reviews Tron:Ares and gives his thoughts on the franchise in general.
Tron: Ares. Written by Jesse Wigutow. Directed by Joachim Ronning. Starring Jared Leto, Grace Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner Smith and Gillian Anderson
In this episode the Sandmen become the runners!
Logsan's Run Episode 3: Capture. Written by DC Fontana. Directed by Irvine J Moore. Guest starring Horst Bucholz and Mary Woronov
Beasts is rightly regarded as one of the many highpoints of the works of writer Nigel Kneale. In this episode Ian is joined by Pat Veil to review the first three episodes of the anthology series.
Episode 1: Special Offer. Directed by Richard Bramall. Starring Pauline Quirke, Geoffrey Bateman and Wensley Pithey
Episode 2: During Barty's Party. Directed by Don Taylor. Starring Elizabeth Sellars and Anthony Beale.
Episode 3: Buddyboy. Directed by Don Taylor. Starring Martin Shaw, Pamela Moisiewitch and Wolfe Morris.
To mark the 62nd anniversary of Doctor Who I'm joined by Alice Maguire of the TARDIS In Tayside Society to review what is widely thoought to be the worst ever stroy in the shows history.
Underworld (1978). Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Directed by Norman Stevens. Starring Tom Baker, Loiuse Jamieson, John Leeson, Alan Lake and James Maxwell
Our trio continue their travels and almost become Lost In Space
Episode 2 "The Collectors". Directed by Alexander Singer. Written by James Schemerer. Guest stars Angela Cartwright and Leslie Parrish
Nigel Kneale was a pioneer of British drama on both the big and small screens creating characters such as Professor Bernard Quatermass and revered shows like The Stone Tape and Year of the Sex Olympics. My guest for the next three episodes, Pat Veil, is a huge fan of his 1976 anthology series Beasts which helped to cement his love of 1970s British TV. In this opening episode we review Murrain from the 1975 series Against The Crowd. This episode was so succesful it led to ATV commisioning the wiriter for hos own six part series.
Against The Crowd episode 3: Murrain. Written by Nigel Kneale. Directed by John Cooper. Starring David Simeon. Bernard Lee and Una Brandon-Jones.
Following on from Battlefield Ian and Nathan decide to travel to Gabriel Chase for the story which immediately follows it!
Ghostlight (1989). Written by March Platt. Directed by Alan Wareing. Starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Sylvia Sims, Michael Cochrane, John Nettleton and Frank Windsor
Ian gives his views on the 1970s spin off series Logan's Run!
Episode 1: Logans Run. Written by Saul David and Leonard Katzman. Directed by Robert Day. Starring Gregory Harrison, Heather Menzies, Donald Moffat and Randy Powell
Like World on a Wire 1999s uThe Thirteenth Floor is also an adaptation of the novel Simulacron-3.And rather unfortunately released one month after The Matrix! Holger Hasse did the hard work and decided to read the book so why not join us as we compare the two versions and spend more time waxing lyrical about Werner Ranier Fassbinder.
The Thirteenth Floor (1999). Directed by Josef Rusnak. Written by Rusnak and Ravel Centeno-Rodriguez. From the book Simulacron-3 by Daniel F Galouye. Starring Craig Bierko, Gretchen Mol and Vincent D'Onofrio
On it's release in 1999 The Matrix wowed audiences with its mix of kung fu action, dazzling visuals and mindbending concept of living in a virtual world. However, starting decades before on the small screen, the concept of living in a simulation has already been portrayed in the most imaginative ways. Ian is joined by Holger Hasse to review three such examples!
World On A Wire (1973). Directed by Ranier Werner Fassbinder. Written by Fassbinder and Fritz Muller-Scherz. Based on the novel simulacron-3 by Daniel F Galouye. starring Klaus Lowitsch and Barbara Valentin.
Red Dwarf. Season 5 episode 6. "Back to Reality" (1992). Directed by Juliet May. Written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor. Starring Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules and Rober Llewellyn.
Welcome to Paradox. Episode 4 "News from D Street" (1998) Written by Miguel Tajada-Flores. Starring A Martinez and Claudette Mink
We reach the actual final episode of ther series, not broadcast until 1991. Ian also gives his thoughts on the series as a whole.
Episode 14: Up Above The World So High. Written by Shimon Wincleberg. Directed by John Meredyth Lucas. Guest starring Joanna Barnes
It's episode 13 and the last to be broadcast on network television. So this must be the series finale? Or is it?
The Liberator. Written by Howard Dimsdale. Directed by Arnold Laven. Guest starring John Ireland.
Ian reaches the penultimate broadcast episode of the show!
The Cure. Written by Edward J Lakso. Directed by Bernard McEveety. Guest starring Sondra Locke and David Sheiner
A nice surprise as we get to the business end!
Episode 11: The Tyrant. Directed by Ralph Senensky. Written by Walter Black. Guest starring Percy Rodrigues
We head back to Central City for a bit of that old 70s favourite, brainwashing!
The Interrogation. Directed by Alf Kjelin. Written by Richard Collins. Guest starring Beverly Garland and Anne Seymour.
Our heroes get up to some horsey highjinks but is this episode a thoroughbred or fit for the knackers yard?
Episode 9: The Horse race. Directed by Jack Starret. Written by David P Lewis and Booker Bradshaw. Guest starring John Hoyt
The Doctor as Merlin? Two Brigadeers? Is Ace really ace?
Battlefield (1989). Directed by Michael Kerrigan. Written by Ben Aaronovitch. Starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Jean Marsh.
The Bantha Liberation Front return as Maria and Ian review the first three episodes of Andor Season 2.
Ian reviews the latest version of HG Wells classic novel starring Ice Cube and Eva Longoria
Episode 8: The Deception
Directed by Don MacDougall. Written by Anthony Lawrence. Guest starring Jane Actman.
Our trio head into medical drama terriotry for epsode 7.
The Surgeon. Directed by Arnold Laven. Written by Barry Oringer. Guest starring Jacqueline Scott, Michael Strong.
Ian and Mark "Planty" Plant continue their very occasional series by covering one of Michael winners good ones!
The Mechanic (1972) Directed by Michael Winner. Written by Lewis John Carlino. Starring Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent.
It's an absolute cracker this week as Ian and Nathan discuss the debut of two Doctopr Who icons, the debut of one not so iconic regular and the return of a favourite enemy.
Terror of the Autons (1971) Directed by Barry Letts. Written by Robert Holmes. Starring Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning and Roger Delgado.
Our trio get into a spot of fishy business!
Episode 6: Tomorrow's Tide. Written by Robert W Lenski. Directed by Don McDougall. Guest starring Roscoe Lee Browne
The Timelords have sent Ian and Nathan on a quest to review what is possibly the greatest Doctor Who story of all time!
Genesis of the Daleks (1975). Written by Terry Nation. Directed by David Maloney. Starring Tom Baker, Elizabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Michael Wisher and Peter Miles.
Ian and Nathan round off their review of the second season of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa!
A message from the past gives our heroes hope for the future.
The Legacy: Written by Robert Hamner. Directed by Bernard McEveety. Starring Zina Bethune and Jackie Earle Hailey
As Omega returns in the Doctor Who season finale Ian flies solo to review the last time he turned up!
Doctor Who Season 20. Arc of Infinity. Written by Johnny Byrne. Directed by Ron Jones. Starring Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton and Janet Fielding. With Leonard Sachs, Michael Gough and Colin Baker
Ian and Nathan review the first three episodes of season 2 of Doctor Who
The Robot Revolution
Lux
The Well
Ian finds out about crop rotation in the 31st century.
The Good Seeds. Directed by Don Weiss. Written by Robert W Lenski. Guest starring Geoffrey Deuel
Ian and Nathan are thawed out to review probably the most iconic 2nd Doctor story!
The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967). Directed by Morris Barry. Written by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davies. Starring Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines and Deborah Watling
Find out why The Trap remindds Ian of a classic Simpsons episode!
The Trap. Directed by Arnold laven. Wriiten by Edward J Lakso
Ian continues his journey through the Planet Of The Apes tv series
Episode two - The Gladiators. Directed by Don McDougall. Written by Art Wallace. Starring Roddy McDowell, James Naughton, Ron Harper, John Hoyt, William Smith and Marc Singer
In this bonus series Ian is going to review of the Planet Of The Apes tv series from 1974. We start with the first episode Escape From Tomorrow.
Ian gives a review of some of the films he has watched recently, what's coming up on the show and why things have been a bit quiet lately.
Ian and Nathan travel to 1066 via 1965 to review a story which changed Doctor
Who forever!
The Time Meddler (1965). Directed by Douglas Camfield. Written by Dennis Spooner. Starring william Hartnell, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Purves and Peter Butterworth
Ian and Nathan finally kick off 2025 with a round up the festive Doctor Who treats for 2024!
Ian is joined by Mark Plant to discuss the hardhitting and unsettling Spanish cult horror.
Would You Kill A Child? (1976). Directed by Narciso Ibanez Serrador. Written by Serrador and Juan Jose Plans. Starring Lewis Fiander and Prunella Ransome.
Ian is joined by Ben Baker to discuss his new book Kiss Your Television, an affectionate, insightful and funny look at favourites and obscurities young and old. Ian and Ben share their passion for, Sapphire and Steel Tuckers Luck and Cannon and Ball amongst many others!
You can find Kiss Your Television here https://t.co/eKswySk5Ih
Ian finds himself in the Ozverse to review the new release Wicked and goes back to 1925 for a version of the original stry that started it all.
Wicked (2024) Directed by John M Chu. From the book by Gregory Maguire. Stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo
The Wizard of Oz (1925). Directed by Larry Semon. Written by Larry Semon, Leon Lee and Frank Joslyn Baum. Starring Dorothy Dwan, Larry Semon and Oliver Hardy
Ian reaches the finale episode of the flagship BBC drama
Episode 6 - Sweet England's Pride. Directed by Roderick Graham. Written by Ian Rodger. Starring Glenda Jackson and Robin Ellis
Ian is joined by Dr Matt Melia to discuss one of Britain's most prolific, influential and contoversial filmmakers, Ken Russell. On this opening episode we discuss three of his trademark composer biographies as he made the transtion from the small to the big screen.
Song of Summer (1968). Directed by Ken Russell. From the book by Eric Fenby. Starring Max Adrian, Christopher Gable and Maureen Pryor,
Dance of the Seven Veils (1970). Directed by Ken Russell. Written by Russell and Henry Reed. Starring Christopher Gable, Judith Paris and Kenneth Colley,
The Music Lovers (1971). Directed by Ken Russell. Written by Melvyn Bragg. Starring Richard Chamberlain and Glenda Jackson
Matt Melia is a senior lecturer in Literature, Film and Media at Kingston University, London. He is the editor of Refocus: The Films of Ken Russell
On this epiosde Ian is joined by Steve Hatton to review the first series of the cult BBC sci-fi drama.
The Tripods: Series One (1984). Written by Alick Rowe. From the book by John Christopher. Directed by Christopher Barry and Graham Theakston. Starring John Shackley, Ceri Steel and Jim Baker
How do you defeat the Spanish Armada on a BBC budget?
Episode 5: The Enterprise of England. Directed by David mcWhinnie. Written by John Prebble. Starring Glenda Jackson, Peter Jeffrey, John Woodvine and Robert Hardy
Ian and Nathan land on Androzani Minor to cover the Fifth Doctors last story.
The Caves of Androzani (1984). Written by Robert Holmes. Directed by Graeme Harper. Starring Peter Davison, Nicola Bryant, John Normington and Christopher
Gable.
We reach the tragic ending of Mary, Queen of Scots in our rewatch of the vlassic BBC drama.
Elizabeth R: Episode 4 - Horrible conspiracies. Directed by Roderick Graham. Written by Hugh Whitemore. Starring Glenda Jackson, Stephen Murray and Vivien Pickles.
Ian and Nathan have dematerialised on the planet Necros for a visit to Tranquil Repose
Revelation of the Daleks (1985). Directed by Greame Harper. Written by Eric Saward. Starring Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Eleanor Bron and Clive Swift.
It's a heigh nonny no as Ian contunues his rewatch of the classic BBC drame series.
Episode 3 - Shadow of the Son, Written by Julian Mitchell. Directed by Richard Martin. Starring Glenda Jackson, Michael Williams and Bernard Horsfall.
Ian continues his rewatch of Elizabeth R.
Episode two - The Marriage Game. Directed by Herbert Wise. Written by Rosemary Anne Sissons. Starring Glenda Jackson and Robert Hardy
In this bonus series Ian reviews the BBCs flagship 70s drama Elizabeth R
Episode 1 - The Lion's Cub. Directed by Claude Whatham. Written by John Hale. Starring glenda Jackson and Ronald Hines
Kicking off our new occasional series focusing on the titles that are too obscure even for us Ian is joined by Holger Hasse to review the Eurocult short film series starring Diana Rigg
Minikillers (1968). Directed by Wolfgang von Chmielewski. Written by Wolfgang and Michael von Chmielewski. Starring Diana Rigg and Jose Nieto.
Ian and Nathan travel to a deserted London to tackle conspiracy, traitors and feeble monsters.
Invasion of the Dinosaurs (1974). Written by Malcolm Hulke. Directed by Paddy Russell. Starring Jon Peetwee. Elizabeth Sladen and Noel Johnson
Ian is joined by Robbie Sherman for a special crossover episode as we both celebrate three years of our respective shows. Robbie introduces Ian to the world of manga/anime series Lupin the 3rd. We chat about the series in general and take an in depth look at one recent installment.
Lupin the 3rd vs. Cat's Eye (2023). Directed by Hiroyuki Seshita, Kobun Shizuno and Keisuke Ide. Voices by Kan'ichi Kurita, Keiko Toda, Ako Otsuka and Miyuki Sawashiro
Ian also guested on Robbie's show, Conversations with Robbie Sherman to chat Lupin the 3rd: Fujiko Mine's Lie
You can find Conversation with Robbie Sherman here -
Ian reviews Carol Morley's Typist Artist Pirate King. A portriat of the British artist Audrey Amiss as she travels from London to Sunderland. A road trip through England touchig on creativity, mental health and relationships.
Typist Artist Pirate King (2023). Written and Directed by Carol Morley. Starring Monica Dolan, Kelly Macdonald and Gina McKee
Ian reviews the 2023 film about the British artist Audrey Amiss on her journey through the country and life, mental health and creativity.
Typist Artist Pirate King (2023). Written and Directed by Carol Morley. Starring Monica Dolan, Kelly MacDonald and Gina McKee
Ian and Nathan return to review the final four episodes of the debut season for Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor
To help celebrate turning fifty Ian asked Aaron Huggett from Zed1 podcast to review the cult zombie classic of 1974.
Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974). Directed by Jorge Grau. Written by Sandro Continenza. Starring Christina Galdo, Ray Lovelock and Arthur Kennedy
Zed1 is Farringdon, Englands number one zombie based audio drama podcast.
Ian and Nathan are off to Terra Alpha to confront the Kandyman and hopefully dodge the advance of The Happiness Patrol
The Happiness Patrol (1988). Directed by Chris Clough. Written by Greame Curry. Starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldrfed, Sheila Hancock and Lesley Glanville
Ian and Nathan settle down to review the first four episodes of the new series of Doctor Who. Written by Russell T Davies and Steven Moffatt. Starring Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson.
Ian was so taken by sci-fi drama Death Watch he had to get his thoughts out in this special mini review.
Death Watch (1980). Directed by Bertrand Tavernier. From the novel by David Compton. Starring Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton, Max von Sydow and William Russel.
Ian watches Rebel Moon so hopefully you dont have to!
Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver (2024). Directed by Zack Synder. Written by Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad and Shay Hatten. Starring Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou and Ed Skrein
Rita Tushingham burst onto the film scene with her debut role in A Taste Of Honey and established herself as an iconic face of the British New Wave. Ian is joined by film historian Melanie Williams to review three of her early roles.
A Taste Of Honey (1961). Directed by Tony Richardson. Written by Shelagh Delaney. Starring Rita Tushingham, Dora Bryan, Robert Stephens, Murray Melvin and Paul Danquah.
Girl With Green Eyes (1964). Directed by Desmond Davis. Written by Edna O'Brien. Starring Rita Tushingham, Peter Finch and Lynn Redgrave.
The Knack...and How To Get It (1965). Directed by Richard Lester. Written by Charles Wood from the play by Ann Jellicoe. Starring Rita Tushingham, Michael Crawford, Ray Brooks and Donal Donnelly
Melanie Williams is Professor of Film and Television Studies at the University of East Anglia. A historian of British cinema, her recent books include a BFI Film Classic on A Taste of Honey (2023), Transformation and Tradition in 1960s British Cinema (with Richard Farmer, Laura Mayne and Duncan Petrie, 2019), and Female Stars of British Cinema: The Women in Question (2017). She is currently writing a book about the British filmmaker Muriel Box.
Is this the darkest Star Wars has ever gone? Ian and Punk continue their review of The Bad Batch.
The Kommissar X series was a distinctly 60s blend of action, travel, outlandish plots, lovely ladies and suave but tough heroes. I'm joined by Holger Haase to discuss it's pulp fiction origins and three of the films.
Kiss Kiss, Kill Kill aka Kommissar X - Jagd auf Unbekannt (1966). Directed by Gianfranco Parolini. Starring Tony Kendall, Brad Harris and Maria Perschy
Death Trip aka Kommissar X - Drei grune Hunde (1967). Directed by Rudolf Zehetgruber. Starring Tony Kendall, Brad Harris, Olga Schoberova and Christa Linda.
Kill Panther Kill aka Kommissar X - Drei blue Panther. Directed by Gianfranco Parolini. Starring Tony Kendall, Brad Harris, Corny Collins and Franco Fantasia
It's the debut of the iconic robot companion K9 but does his first story do justice to this lovable character.
The Invisible Enemy (1977). Directed by Derrick Goodwin. Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Starring Tom Baker, Louise Jamieson, Michael Sheard, Frederick Jaeger and John Leeson as K9
Diana Dors was a unique figure in British film as her blend of glamour, personality and acting talent woved both the tabloids and cinemagoing public alike. Ian is joined by Dors biographer Anna Cale to discuss her life, legacy and, of course, three of her best films.
Tread Softly Stranger (1958). Directed by Gordon Parry. Written by George Minter and Denis O'Dell from the play by Jack Popplewell. Starring Diana Dors, George Baker and Terence Morgan
Value for Money (1955). Directed by Ken Annakin. Written by R.F. Delderfield and William Fairchild from the book by Derrick Boothroyd. Starring Diana Dors, John Gregson and Susan Stephen.
Yield To The Night (1956). Directed by J. Lee Thompson. Written by Joan Henry and John cresswell. Based on the book by Joan Henrty. Starring Diana Dors, Yvonne Mitchell and Michael Craig.
Anna Cale is an arts and culture writer who specialises in classic film and television. She has written for a number of publications and websites, including Little White Lies, Film Stories and the British Film Institute, and has also appeared on Radio 4 and Channel 5. Her writing subjects are wide ranging, but she has an interest in British cinema of the 1940s, 50s and 60s, and in particular showcasing the role of strong female voices in film culture.
In the first of a new occasional series Ian is joined by Mark Plant to celebrate the iconic British filmaker Michael Winner. This episode we cover his cinematic swansong Parting Shots. But is it a Winner Winner Chicken Dinner or a Dogs Breakfast
Parting Shots (1998). Directed by Michael Winner. Written by Winner and Nick Mead. Starring
Chris Rea, Felicity Kendall, Diana Rigg, Bob Hoskins, Ben Kingsley, Oliver Reed
Punk and Ian shake off their hangovers to review the mid season finale of
The Bad Batch and give their thoughts on The
Acolyte trailer.
Ian and Nathan encounter the Cybermen in this classic Fifth Doctor story.
Earthshock (1982). Directed by Peter Grimwade. Written by Eric Saward. Produced by John Nathan Turner. Starring Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, Janet Feilding, Sarah Sutton and Beryl Reid.
Ian is joined by author Justin Lewis to take a journey through a year of pop music. From Johnny Cash to So Solid Crew, Lulu to Rappers Delight its a diverse and whirlwind ride through the past 70 years.
With entries for every day of the year, ranging from mini-essays to pithy and engaging sentences, Don’t Stop the Music is a novel musical companion – a way of charting your year through the major events and tiny incidents in the lives and careers of pop stars and recording artists.Whether it be when pop became newsworthy; when future stars attended notable gigs; when that K-Pop act issued their first single; or when Elvis Presley found himself on TV singing ‘Hound Dog’ to a basset hound, there are surprising and enlightening events from the history of popular music for every single day of the year. And esteemed music writer Justin Lewis has compiled them all for you, informatively and divertingly.
Ian and Punk return to review episodes four and five of Star Wars: The Bad Batch - A Different Approach and The Return.
Ian and Punk get their fingers out and review the first three episodes of The Bad Batch
Ian and Nathan get transported into the anti-matter universe to review the first ever multi Doctor story!
The Three Doctors (1972/73). Directed by Lennie Mayne. Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Starring Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton and William Hartnell
British television history is littered with great sitcoms and the 1990s is no exception. However not all of them hit the mark and have faded into the comedy ether. Ian is joined by Ben Baker to review three shows from 1994 than left little cultural impact.
Aint Misbehavin. Written by Roy Clarke. Starring Peter Davison and Nicola Pagett.
Men of the World. Written by Daniel Peacock. Starring John Simm and David Threlfall.
Honey For Tea. Written by Michael Aitkens. Starring Felicity Kendall, Nigel Le Vaillant and Leslie Philips
Ian and Nathan are on another Adventure in Time and Spain. Nathan wanted to go to Gallifrey even though it's a silly place.
The Deadly Assassin (1976). Directed by David Maloney. Written by Robert Holmes. Produced by Philip Hinchcliffe. Starring Tom Baker, Bernard Horsfall, Peter Pratt and George Pravda.
Harrison Ford id one of the most recognisable names in the film industry. But sixty years before Han Solo or Indiana Jones there was another Harrison Ford who lit up the screen. Co-starring with the most popular leading ladies in a string of hit films led to this actor getting on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I'm joined by Patrick O'Riley to discuss the silent film star who's also called Harrison Ford!
The Primitive Lover (1922). Directed by Sydney Franklin. Starring Harrison Ford, Constance Talmadge and Kenneth Harlan
Little Old New York (1923). Directed by Sidney Olcott. Starring Marion Davies and Harrison Ford
Love In High Gear (1932). Directed by Frank R Strayer. Starring Harrison Ford and Alberta Vaughan
Ian and Nathan kick off a new series looking back at the world favourite Timelord through the ages. We go back to 1966 to view one quarter of a mysterious character who made their return to the show only a few weeks ago. Its the Toymaker
The Celestial Toymaker, Episode 4 "The Final Test". Directed by Bill Sellars. Written by Brian Hayles and Donald Tosh.Starring William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Jackie Lane, Michael Gough and Peter Stephens.
Ian and Nathan Adler take a look at two very different films with the same premise. What if the Nazis invaded Britain during World War 2?
The Eagle Has Landed (1976). Directed by John Sturges. Written by Tom Manciewicz. Starring Michael Caine, Robert Duvall and Donald Sutherland
Went The Day Well (1942). Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti. Written by John Dighton and Diana Morgan. Starring Leslie Banks, CV France and Valerie Taylor.
Ian is joined by writer Ben Baker to talk about forty years of Childrens ITV. Ben tells us about his book, The Dreams We Had As Children: Childrens ITV and Me, and he picks three shows for us to review.
Emu's All Live Pink Windmill Show: Season 2, episode 1. Starring Rod Hull, Carol Lee Scott and Emu!
Round The Bend: Series 1, episode 4: Directed by John Henderson. Written by Patrick Gallagher, Tony Husband and Mark Rodgers. Voices by Jon Glover, Enn Reitel and Philip Pope
Eliminator Series 1. Hosted by Michael Underwood
You can find Ben's book at these places https://t.co/bQMyx5umFn
All three episodes are available to watch on YouTube
Emu's All Live Pink Windmill Show S2E1 (1985) https://youtu.be/Dh9tvmnD5Cs?si=fE_Vxw6_PHdjPRot…
Round The Bend - Series 1, Episode 4 (1989) https://youtu.be/Xt6PKqtAy-Q?si=hAFa5sHlclaqFPvJ…
Eliminator - Monday 10th February 2003 https://youtube.com/watch?v=6q_kAsuAV7A&
Ian and Chris shake off their Christmas hangovers to discuss the special episode of Doctor Who.
Movie Nite returns as Ian reviews the hot mess of bollocks that is Zack Snyders Rebel Moon Part One
Ian fights off the lurgy and Chris escapes domestic hell to bring you final two stories in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary Celebrations.
Wild Blue Yonder. Written by Russell T Davies. Starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate
The Giggle. Written by Russell T Davies. Starring Neil Patrick Harris
Ian is joined by Doctor Who fan Chris Cassell to discuss the show's 60th anniversary celebrations and the new episode The Star Beast.
We discuss the Children In Need special scene, the Daleks in Colour, An Adventure in Time and Space and the return of David Tennent in The Star Beast.
Ian is joined by Dr Ben Lamb to chat about his book, You're Nicked, covering British police TV dramas. We cover the enduring appeal of these shows, the changes in story telling and how the shows both reflect and influence the audience and society in general. And of course we an episode each from three iconic shows.
Dixon of Dock Green (1955-1976). Season 2, episode 10 The Rotten Apple. Written by Ted Willis. Directed by Douglas Moodie. Starring Jack Warner and Paul Eddington
The Sweeney (1975-1978). Season 1, episode 2 Jackpot. Directed by Tom Clegg. Written by Troy Kennedy Martin. Starring John Thaw and Dennis Waterman
Juliet Bravo (1980-1985). Season 1, episode 5 Trouble at T'Mill. Directed by Derek Lister. Written by Brian Finch. Starring Stephanie Turner, Tony Caunter, David Ellison
For a special Halloween episode I'm joined by Mark Plant and Joe Higgens to review three spooky themed episodes of BBC comedy shows.
Chucklevision (1987). Season 1, ep 6 Halloween. Starring Paul and Barry Chuckle
Steptoe and Son (1974). Season 8 ep 6 Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard. Written by Galton and Simpson. Starring Harry H Corbett and Wilfred Brambell
The Young Ones (1984). Season 2, ep4. Nasty. Starring Rick Mayall, Ade Edmonson, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan and Alexi Sayle.
Ian is joined by Nathan Adler as we travel to 48 AD Greece to discuss the legendary Battle Of Thermopylae.
300 (2006). Directed by Zack Snyder. Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. Starring Gerard Butler and Lena Headley
The 300 Startans (1962). Directed by Rudolph Mate. Starring Richard Egan, Ralph richardson and David Farrar.
Ian and Maria cover the penultimate episode of Ahsoka. And biscuits.
Part Seven: Dreams and Madness. Directed by Geeta Vasant Patel. Written by Dave Filoni.
Starring Eman Esfandi, Anthony Daniels, Nelson Lee
Maria and Ian havre reached part 6 of Ahsoka. Also contains references to soccer!
Part Six. Far Far Away. Directed by Jennifer Getzinger. Written by Dave Filoni.
Starring Lars Mikkelsen, Wes Chatham
Ian and Maria are in the afterlife to discuss Shadow Warrior
Part Five: Shadow Warrior. Directed by Dave Filoni. Written By Dave Filoni
Starring Ariana Greenblatt, Hayden Christensen, Temura Morrison
Ian and Maria travel to the Henge for Ahsoka episode 4
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Rings ahoy for episode 3 of Ahsoka
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The BLF return to unpack episode 2 of Ahsoka
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The Bantha Liberation Front return to discuss the first episode of Ahsoka
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Ian is joimed by Patrick O'Riley to explore the cinematic universe that is Baron Munchausen!
Les Hallucinations du Baron de Munchausen (1911). Directed by George Mellies
Munchausen (1943). Directed by Josef von Baky. Starring Hans Alber as the Baron
Baron Prasil (1962). Directed by karel Zeman. Starring Milos Kopecky as the Baron
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988). Directed by Terry Gilliam. Starrimg John Neville as the Baron
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It's a special episode combining our War On film strand with Ian's 50th birthday celebration. Nathan Adler returns top review a war film which also turns 50 years old.
Massacre In Rome (1973). Directed by George P Cosmatos. Based on the book by Robert Katz. Starring Richard Burton, Marcello Mastroianni and Leo McKern
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Nathan Adler rejoins Ian for the second in our War On Film series. This episode we discuss three portrayals of the German counter offensive in December 1944 come to known as The Battle Of The Bulge.
Battleground (1949). Directed by William A Wellman. Written by Robert Pirosh. Starring Van Johnson, John Hodiak and Ricardo Montalban.
Arnoured Command (1961). Directed by Byron Haskin. Written by R.W. Alcorn. Starring Howard Keel, Tina Louise and Burt Reynolds.
Battle of the Bulge (1965). Directed by Ken Annakin. Written by Philip Yordan, Milton Sperling and John Melson. Starring Henry Fonda, Robert Shaw and Robert Ryan
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Ian continues his birthday celebration with Vintage Video's Patrick O'Riley to dissect the martial arts classic.
Enter The Dragon (1973). Directed by Robert Clouse. Written by Michael Allin. Starring Bruce Lee, John Saxon and Jim Kelly.
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The first of four special episodes to celebrate host Ian Graham's 50th birthday. Ian is joined by Mark Plant to celebrate folk horror classic The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man (1973) Directed by Robin Hardy. Written by Anthony Shaffer and David Pinner. starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland.
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In this first part of a special season of shows Ian is joined by Nathan Adler to discuss the Anglo-Zulu war on film.
Zulu (1964). Directed by Cy Enfiled. Written by Cy Enfield and John Prebble. Starring Stanley Baker, Michael Caine and Jack Hawkins
Zulu Dawn (1979). Directed by Douglas Hickok. Written by Cy Enfield and Anthony Story. Starring Burt Lancaster, Peter O'Toole and Simon Ward
We also discuss the now sadly lost Rorke's Drift (1914). Directed by Richard Ridgely. Written by Preston Kendall. Starring Richard Tucker
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Ian continues his reviews of what's hot at the cinema with the big summer movies. Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning, Oppenheimer and Barbie!
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Kevin Jon Davies joins the show to talk about his new book 42: The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Kevin. Published by Unbound Kevin has edited a choice aelction of Adams previously unpublished writings from his archive.
Kevin talks about how the book came together as well as sharing three snippets and some of his personal recollections of Douglas.
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Ian reviews two of the latest cinema releases. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Asteroid City.
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Ian is joined by Malcolm Cook, Associate Professor at Southampton University to discuss British animated films between 1904 and 1925. From its roots in music hall and newspapers to traditional cartoon characters via wartime propaganda. We discuss craft, technique and message and discover that these hundred year old films are still as relevant and groundbreaking now as they were then.
Watch the films in these places
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zQSDWo9LoM&ab_channel=BritishPath%C3%A9 Political Favourites (1904), a lightning cartoon by Walter Booth https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-animated-cotton-1909-online Animated Cotton (1909) by Walter Booth, an early trick film that is connected to his lightning cartoon background https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-bully-boy-1914-online Bully Boy (1914) by Lancelot Speed, a typical example of WW1 British animation https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-john-bulls-sketch-book-1915-online John Bull's Sketch Book (1915) by Dudley Buxton, another of the running WW1 series https://movingimage.nls.uk/film/0635 Adventures of Wee Rob Roy (1916) I believe you're in Scotland, so I include this for some regional inclusivity! https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-agitated-adverts-1917-online Agitated Adverts (1917) by Anson Dyer, another key figure in British animation https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-the-six-armed-image-1921-online Pip, Squeak and Wilfred episode by Lancelot Speed, showing the shift to animal character series in the 1920s https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-bonzolino-or-bonzo-broadcasted-1925-online Bonzolino or Bonzo Broadcasted (1925) an entry from the popular Bonzo series by George Studdy (Adrian Brunel wrote multiple episodes for this series) https://www.youtube.com/@britishpathe/search?query=jerry%20the%20tyke The Jerry the Troublesome Tyke series (1925-6) made by Sid Griffith
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Django (1966) launched Franco Nero to stardom and was copied and influenced filmakers to theis very day. Ian is joined by Aaron Lewis from The Last jedi On The Left to look at this iconic fim and it's legacy.
Django (1966). Written and directed by Sergio Corbucci. Starring Franco Nero, Jose Balado and Loredana Nusciak
Django Kill.....If You Live shoot! (1967). Directed by Giulio Questi. Starring Thomas Milian, Piero Lulli and Roberto Camardiel
Django Unchained (2012). Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leornado Dicaprio and Samuel L Jackson
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James Cameron's first two Terminator films set a template for action, androids and time travel stories inspiring countless other movies to this very day. However as is the way in Hollywood other creatives got their first! I'm joined by Vintage Videos Patrick O'Reilly to chat three Pre-Terminators.
The Outer Limits. Season 2, episode 1. Soldier. Written by Harland ellison. directed by Gerd Oswald. Starring Michael Ansara, Lloyd Nolan and Tim O'Conner
Cyborg 2087 (1966). Directed by Franklin anderson. Written by Arthur C Pierce. Starring Michael Rennie
Westworld (1973). Written and directed by Michael Chricton. Starring Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin and James Brolin.
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Ian is joined by writer Michael Seely to talk about 1970s BBC science faction drama Doomwatch. Michael picked three epiosdes that reflect the changs to the show over it's three seasons. Michael also talks abut his books on the show including the scripts for episodes which no longer exist in the archive.
Doomwatch: Created by Kit Pedlar and Gerry Davis. Produced by Terence Dudley. Starring John Paul, Joby Blanshard, Simon Oates and Michael Powell
The Red Sky: Broadcast on 6th April 1970. Directed by Jonathan Alwyn
Flight Into Yesterday: Broadcast on 1st February 1971. Directed by Darrol Blake
Waiting For A Knighthood. Broadcast on 28th June 1972. Directed by Pennant Roberts.
Ian shares an episode of his new podcast Bantha Liberation Font. On this episode him and Maria Cocchiareela cover The Apostate, the first episode in season three of The Mandolorian.
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Josephoine Botting of the British Film Institute joins Ian to talk writer and director Muriel Box. Box is the most prolific female film director in British film history and also the first woman to win an Oscar for original screenplay. Jo talks about her major retrospective of Box's work showing at the BFI this month and we take a look at three of her standout films.
Good Time Girl (1948). Directed by David MacDonald. Written by Muriel and Sydney Box. Starring Jean Kent, Dennis Price and Diana Dors
Street Corner (1953). Directed by Muriel Box. Written by Muriel and Sydney Box. Starring Anne Crawford, Peggy Cummins and Rosalind Johns.
The Passionate Stranger (1957). Directed by Muriel Box. Written by Muriel and Sydney Box. Starring Margaret Leighton, Ralph Richardson, Patricia Dainton and Carlo Giustini.
Ian has treached the final film in the Shawscope boxset and subsequently the last episode in this bonus mini season with
Dirty Ho (1979). Directed by Lua Kar-lueng. Written by Ni Kuang. Starring Gordon Liu and Wong Yue
Ian reaches the penultimate film in his ShawScope marathon for a tail of young love, culture clash and drunken kung fu
Heroes of the East (1978). Directed by Lau Kar-lueng. Written by Ni Kuang. Starring Gordon Liu and Yuka Mizuno
Ian continues his journey throught the world of shawscope and reaches what may be the most echnically accomplished film yet with
Crippled Avengers (1979). Directed by Chang cheh. Written by Ki Nuang. Starring Lu Meng, Lo Feng, Chiang Sheng and Philip Kwok
Ian is on the final stretch of the shawscope boxset with the highly influential
The Deadly Venoms aka Five Deadly Venoms (1978). Directed by Chang Cheh. Written by Ni Kuang. Starring Chiang Sheng, Sun Chien and Philip Kwok
It's our first contemporary kung fu film in the Shawscope volume one boxset
Chinatown Kid (1977). Directed by Chang Cheh. Starring Fu Sheng, Sun Chien and Wang Lung-wei
Is this the best one yet? Ian thinks so!
Executioners from Shaolin (1977). Directed by Lau Kar Kueng. Written by Ni Kuang. Starring Lily Li,
It's a return to Kung Fu on the Shawscope boxset with the tale of folk hero Wong Fei Hung.
Callenge of the Masters (1976). Directed by Lai Kar Lueng. Starring Gordon Liu, Lily Li and Kwan Tai Chen.
Ian has reached the era of Kongsploitation and it's off to the Himalayas for
The Mighty Peking Man (1977). Directed by Meng-Hua Ho. Written by Huang Li. Starring Evelynne Kraft and Danny Lee
Ian continues his journey through Shawscope with the not quite prequel to Five Shaolin Masters
Shaolin Temple (1976). Directed by Cheh Chang. Starring Sheng Fu, David Chaing and Lung Wei-Wang
Ian continues his marathon of the Shawscope volume one boxset from Arrow Video as he travels to 17th century China for
Five Shaolin Masters (1974). Directed by Cheh Chang. Written by Kuang Ni. Starring David Chang and Sheng Fu
Ian continues his journey through the Shawscope boxet from Arrow Video.
The Boxer from Shantung (1972). Directed by Cheh Chang and Hsueh-Li Pao. Starring Kung Tai Chen and David Chiang
Ian is joined by The British Flm Institute's Joshephine Botting to discuss director and producer Adrian Brunel.
The Man Without Desire (1924). Directed by Adrian Brunel. Starring Ivor Novello
The Invader aka An Old Spanish Custom (1936). Directed by Adrian brunel. starring Buster Keaton
The Gentle Sex (1943). Directed by Leslie Howard. Starring Joan Greenwood, Jean Gillie and Joyce Howard.
In this bonus episode Ian finally cracks open the Shawscope boxset and flies solo to review King Boxer aka Five Fingers of Death
Ian is joined by Rob Simpson of Directors Uncut to discuss Japanese actor Meiko Kaji. Kaji rose to fame in Japan in the late 60s/early 70s playing strong outlaw roles. We cover three of her most popular films.
Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss (1970). Directed by Yasuharu Hasebe. Starring Akiko Wada, Koji Wada
Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion (1972). Directed by Shun'ya Ito. Starring Rie Yokoyama, Yayoi Watanabe and Yoko Mihara
Lady Snowblood (1973). Directed by Toshiya Fujita. Starring Toshio Kurosawa, Masaaki Daimon and Miyoko Akaza
Rob Simpson is an independent filmaker and podcaster and hosts Directors Uncut. You can find Robs work here https://t.co/977duwKHQZ
Ian is joined by Mark Plant as we remember the late Chaim Topol and his three best known films.
For Your Eyes Only (1981) Directed by John Glen. Starring Roger Moore, Carole Bouguet and Julian Glover
Fiddler On The Roof (1970). Directed by Norman Jewison. Starring Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey and Paul Michael Glaser
Flash Gordon (1980). Directed by Mike Hodges. Starring Sam J Jones, Melody Anderson and Max Von Sydow
Mark Plant is the host of 100 Things We Learned From Film and Everything Simpsons podcasts
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Ian is joined by writer and podcaster Oliver Crocker to review three episodes of long running british police drama The Bill.
ITVs The Bill ran for 2,400 episodes broadcast between 1984 and 2010. The show was a huge ratings sucess in its bi-weekly half hour format. Oliver has published two volumes of his Witness Statements books which cover the first four series of the show. The second volume, which features first hand testimony from cast and crew, covers series four. We cover three epsidoes from this series.
Hold Fire (25 August1988). Series 4, ep 12. Directed by Paul Harrison. Written by Barry Appleton.
The Coop (13 October 1988).Series 4, ep 26. Directed by Graham Theakston. Written by Garry Lyons
Personal Imports (8 November 1988). Series 4, ep 33. Directed by Brian Farnham. Written by kevin Clarke
Ian is joined by Dr Adrian Smith to take a look at three examples of the Peplum genre. While broadly thought of as "Sword and Sandal" films these Italian productions are known for their liberal approach to history, myth and popular folklore.
Hercules (1959). Directed by Pietro Francisci. Starring Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina and Fabrizio Mioni
Samson (1961). Directed by Gianfranco Parolini. Starring Brad Harris, Mara Berni and Serge Gainsbourg
Goliath and the Vampires (1961). Directed by Sergio Corbucci. Starring Gordon Scott, Leonora Ruffo, Jacques Sernas
Ian is joined by Nathan Greenaway to discuss the Sight and Sound poll topping masterpiece
Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. Writen and directed by Chantal Ackerman. Starring Delphine Seyrig, Jan Decorte
Three films were the lead actor is replaced for one film only to return in the next installment! Ian is joined by Patrick O'Riley to discuss The Other Fellas
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). Directed by Peter R Hunt. Screenplay by Richard Maibaum. Starring George Lazenby, Diana Rigg and Telly Savalas.
Beneath The Planet of the Apes (1970). Directed by Ted Post. Written by Paul Dehn. Starring David Watson, James Franciscus and Kim Hunter
Inspector Clouseau (1968). directed by Bud Yorkin. Written by Frank and Tom Waldman. Starring Alan Arkin, Frank finlay and Beryl Reid
Ian is joined by Nathan Greenaway to pop his 41st century space cherry and review bonkers comic book adaptation Barbarella!
Barbarella (1968) Directed by Roger Vadim. Adapted from Jean Claude Forest's comic book. starring Jane Fonda, David Hemmings, John Philip Law and Anita Pallenberg
Ian is joined by Danielle Pajak to discuss the three screen versions of classic sci-fi novel Solaris.
Solaris was written by Polish author Stanislaw Lem. Lem is considered an important and influential figure of 20th centrury science fiction. Published in 1961 Solaris concerns a team of scientists studying an oceanic lifeform on a distant planet.
The book has been adapted three times for the screen, once for television and twice for the cinema.
Solaris (1968). Directed by Lidiya Ishimbaeva and Boris Niremburg. starring Vasily Lanovoy, Antonia Pilyus, Vladimir Etush and Viktor Zozulin
Solaris (1972). Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. Starring Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis and Juri Jarvet
Solaris (2002). Directed by Steven Soderberg. Starring George Clooney and Natascha McElhone
Ian is joined by academic and writer Dr Adrian Smith and Krimi afficionado Holger Hasse to discuss the work of Edgar Wallace on screen. While a single podcast episode can in no way do justice to the sheer volume of adaptations of his work we cover three very different films that highlight the huge influence Wallace had on screen.
Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a prolific British writer. With 170 novels and 957 short styories his works have been adapted over 160 times for the big screen. Numerous adaptations for TV have also been produced. He continues to be credited today for his work on King Kong!
The Dark Eyes of London aka The Human Monster (1939). Directed by Walter Summers. Based on the novel The Dark Eyes of London by Edgar Wallace. Starring Bela Lugosi, Hugh Williams and Greta Gynt.
Der Hexer aka The Mysterious Magician (1964). Directed by Alfred Vohrer. From the Edgar Wallace novel The Ringer. Starring Joachim Fuchsberger, Heinz Drache and Sophie Hardy.
Five Golden Dragons (1967). Directed by Jeremy Summers. Based on characters created by Edgar Wallace. Starring Robert Cummings, Margaret Lee, Klaus Kinski and Christopher Lee.
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Ian is joined by academic and writer Dr Adrian Smith and Krimi afficionado Holger Hasse to discuss the work of Edgar Wallace on screen. While a single podcast episode can in no way do justice to the sheer volume of adaptations of his work we cover three very different films that highlight the huge influence Wallace had on screen.
Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a prolific British writer. With 170 novels and 957 short styories his works have been adapted over 160 times for the big screen. Numerous adaptations for TV have also been produced. He continues to be credited today for his work on King Kong!
The Dark Eyes of London aka The Human Monster (1939). Directed by Walter Summers. Based on the novel The Dark Eyes of London by Edgar Wallace. Starring Bela Lugosi, Hugh Williams and Greta Gynt.
Der Hexer aka The Mysterious Magician (1964). Directed by Alfred Vohrer. From the Edgar Wallace novel The Ringer. Starring Joachim Fuchsberger, Heinz Drache and Sophie Hardy.
Five Golden Dragons (1967). Directed by Jeremy Summers. Based on characters created by Edgar Wallace. Starring Robert Cummings, Margaret Lee, Klaus Kinski and Christopher Lee.
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A special sitcom episode is a TV Christmas tradition. Ian is joined by Joe Higgens to take a ferry cross the Mersey for three Liverpool set shows. So what happens when we spend Christmas with The Liver Birds, Bread and Watching?
Bullseye! (1990) Find out what happens when two great British actors meet one of the country's most successful directors. Ian's joined by Mark Plant to review Michael Caine and Roger Moore in the Michael Winner directed Bullseye! We also discuss the latest Sight and Sound poll and Agnes Varda's Cleo from 5 to 7
Ian and Maria reach the conclusion of Andor Season One. WARNING May contain references to Rick Astley
It's the penultimate episode of Andor so Maria and Ian are talking equations, Bantha webs and salads!
Ian is delighted to be rejoined by Helen Carey as tackle three films by notorious Italian director Bruno Mattei. Famous for his low budget copies of the box office smashes of the day - we talk about his version of Rambo, Predator and Robocop and that's all-in-one film. Not to mention Jaws, Aliens and Terminator. So, get ready for Shocking Dark, Robowar and Cruel Jaws
Ian and Maria are talking dippy eggs, the KLF and Alan Patridge. All this and more in Andor Ep 9: Nobody's Listening
It's Andor episode 8 so Maria and Ian are talking toilets, fizzy worms and Air Jordans!
While Halloween in cinema is associated with horror movies there is a selection of films which celebrate the traditions in very different ways. Ian is joined by Pat Veil to see what Halloween has to do with E.T., Meet Me in St Louis and The Karate Kid
Ian and Maria review episode 7 of Andor so it can only mean donkey rides, electric kettles and Paul Trueman
As we reach the halfway point of the series Ian and Maria talk moustaches, English tea and Bon Jovi!
To celebrate the release of his second album and live debut Ian is joined by the Amateur Ornithologist aka Daniel Clifford. We talk about indie icon Lawrence, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Kate Bush's only tour.
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While comic book adaptations these days are usually a sure fire hit this has not always been the case. Ian is joined by Joe Higgens to talk three adaptations of popular comic books that failed to spark at the box office. Tank Girl, Mystery Men and Hellboy
It's Andor Episode 5 so Ian and Maria obviously have to talk breakfasts, Bantha horns and The Archers
Ian is joined by Robbie Sherman as we explore the cinema of sci-fi pioneer Jack Arnold. But can This Island Earth, Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Mouse That Roared still capture our imaginations and give us the cinematic thrills we crave today?
Ian is joined by Robbie Sherman as we explore the cinema of sci-fi pioneer Jack Arnold. But can This Island Earth, Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Mouse That Roared still capture our imaginations and give us the cinematic thrills we crave today?
It's Andor episode 4. Ian and Maria talk Scotland, Bantha rights, Scotland, egg nog and Scotland
It's Andor episode 4. Ian and Maria talk Scotland, Bantha rights, Scotland, egg nog and Scotland
It's the 26th of September and it's Ian's Silver Wedding Anniversary. He's joined by his podcast wife Raphaela Ximenes to discuss romance, first dances and bloody parlor games. Featuring Hugh Grant, John Wayne and a fair few corpses!
It's the 26th of September and it's Ian's Silver Wedding Anniversary. He's joined by his podcast wife Raphaela Ximenes to discuss romance, first dances and bloody parlor games. Featuring Hugh Grant, John Wayne and a fair few corpses!
Episode three of Andor is all about kidnap, community, BBCs Doctors and of course Blue WKD
Episode three of Andor is all about kidnap, community, BBCs Doctors and of course Blue WKD
Maria and Ian cover the serious topics of corporate influence, nasty Trevor from Eastenders and does creepy Timm make damn fine caf.
Maria and Ian cover the serious topics of corporate influence, nasty Trevor from Eastenders and does creepy Timm make damn fine caf.
Ian and Maria review the first episode of Star Wars Andor. We talk "gentlemen's clubs", blue noodles and Jez Quigley
Ian and Maria review the first episode of Star Wars Andor. We talk "gentlemen's clubs", blue noodles and Jez Quigley
Ian and Maria Cocchiarella preview the new Star Wars series Andor starting September 21st on Disney+
Ian and Maria Cocchiarella preview the new Star Wars series Andor starting September 21st on Disney+
Ian is joined by PLANT-E aka Mark Plant to cover the Pixar classic WALL-E. But why has dystopian sci-fi fan Ian only just gotten round to watching it?
Ian is joined by PLANT-E aka Mark Plant to cover the Pixar classic WALL-E. But why has dystopian sci-fi fan Ian only just gotten round to watching it?
Bestselling author Stephen Downes joins me to discuss 70s sci-fi curio Star Maidens. This much overlooked British-German co production is often dismissed as campy nonsense but is there more to the story of the planet Medusa and its female rulers?
Bestselling author Stephen Downes joins me to discuss 70s sci-fi curio Star Maidens. This much overlooked British-German co production is often dismissed as campy nonsense but is there more to the story of the planet Medusa and its female rulers?
Ian and Mark Plant stowaway aboard the pleasure cruiser Halcyon and team up with Maria Cocchiarella to review the Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation.
Ian and Mark Plant stowaway aboard the pleasure cruiser Halcyon and team up with Maria Cocchiarella to review the Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation.
Ian is joined by his favourite Brazilian, Raphe Ximenes, to discuss her favourite British films. From the Dark Ages to Leith via Jane Austen country it's a voyage through the cultural landscape of the UK. Music is by Josh Wilson at Joshuawilsongnv.com
Ian is joined by his favourite Brazilian, Raphe Ximenes, to discuss her favourite British films. From the Dark Ages to Leith via Jane Austen country it's a voyage through the cultural landscape of the UK. Music is by Josh Wilson at Joshuawilsongnv.com
In this special Review show episode Ian goes solo to review She Hulk episode one, A Normal Amount Of Rage
In this special Review show episode Ian goes solo to review She Hulk episode one, A Normal Amount Of Rage
Roger Corman is a director, writer and actor. However he's best known as a producer and as such he's launched the careers of some stand out filmmakers. I'm joined by Chris DiZio from the Cult Film Companion Podcast to talk Coppola, Demme and Mantel.
Roger Corman is a director, writer and actor. However he's best known as a producer and as such he's launched the careers of some stand out filmmakers. I'm joined by Chris DiZio from the Cult Film Companion Podcast to talk Coppola, Demme and Mantel.
Ian is joined by the Midlands finest film critic, Randle Parker of Randle Parkers Film Club to travel back to our childhood and rewatch the animated series Star Wars: Droids. Is it a pioneering show which influenced modern day Lucasfilm productions? Or is it, you know, a bit shit?
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Ian is joined by the Midlands finest film critic, Randle Parker of Randle Parkers Film Club to travel back to our childhood and rewatch the animated series Star Wars: Droids. Is it a pioneering show which influenced modern day Lucasfilm productions? Or is it, you know, a bit shit?
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Ian is joined by Nathan Greenaway to discuss 1994s comic book adaptation The Crow. Considered a cult classic and a favourite of many. Find out why Ian only watched it for the first time four weeks ago.
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Ian is joined by Nathan Greenaway to discuss 1994s comic book adaptation The Crow. Considered a cult classic and a favourite of many. Find out why Ian only watched it for the first time four weeks ago.
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This is the trailer for the new Patreon exclusive show Cult Connections Extra. Just look up Cult Connections on Patreon.com for more details of how to listen to the show.
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Ian is joined by Austin Trunick, author of The Cannon Film Guides, to discuss the studios heyday in the Golan Globus era. From the surprisingly popular Death Wish II to JCVDs Bloodsport via Masters of the Universe. It's violent, stupid, hugely entertaining and has lots and lots of money.
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Ian is joined by Austin Trunick, author of The Cannon Film Guides, to discuss the studios heyday in the Golan Globus era. From the surprisingly popular Death Wish II to JCVDs Bloodsport via Masters of the Universe. It's violent, stupid, hugely entertaining and has lots and lots of money.
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The popularity of the sex comedy was due to Britain's strict censorship laws. Producers realized that adding a bit of "sauce" to a comedy film proved extremally popular. I'm joined by Jan Manthey to explore the curious world of cheeky tradesmen, frustrated housewives and some famous faces.
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The popularity of the sex comedy was due to Britain's strict censorship laws. Producers realized that adding a bit of "sauce" to a comedy film proved extremally popular. I'm joined by Jan Manthey to explore the curious world of cheeky tradesmen, frustrated housewives and some famous faces.
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The series finale of Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi is here so join Ian and Mark for the thrilling conclusion
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Joining Ian this week is animator, director and producer Kevin Jon Davies as we take a dive into Terry Nation's BBC space opera series Blakes7. Kevin shares his tales of visiting the set as a fan, working on season 4 and producing the ill fated documentary for the DVD releases.
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Joining Ian this week is animator, director and producer Kevin Jon Davies as we take a dive into Terry Nation's BBC space opera series Blakes7. Kevin shares his tales of visiting the set as a fan, working on season 4 and producing the ill fated documentary for the DVD releases.
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Master Ian and Padawan Mark have reached the penultimate episode of Star Wars: Obi Wan Kenobi. We discuss continuity, ageing and who else doesn't recall owning droids.
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Master Ian and Padawan Mark have reached the penultimate episode of Star Wars: Obi Wan Kenobi. We discuss continuity, ageing and who else doesn't recall owning droids.
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It's our review of Obi Wan Kenobi Part 4. Warning contains midichlorians.
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It's our review of Obi Wan Kenobi Part 4. Warning contains midichlorians.
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Ian is joined by Amateur Ornithologist Daniel Clifford to chat about musician, actor and all round renaissance man Frank Sidebottom. From his DIY roots, through punk, children's TV and chat show fame this cult figure could really do it all.
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Ian is joined by Amateur Ornithologist Daniel Clifford to chat about musician, actor and all round renaissance man Frank Sidebottom. From his DIY roots, through punk, children's TV and chat show fame this cult figure could really do it all.
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Join Ian and Mark as we breakdown the Star Wars original series Obi Wan Kenobi. Unfortunately we have to divert into talking racism and sexism amongst the fanbase. Maybe we should make them extra crispy?
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Join Ian and Mark as we breakdown the Star Wars original series Obi Wan Kenobi. Unfortunately we have to divert into talking racism and sexism amongst the fanbase. Maybe we should make them extra crispy?
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Ian and Mark review part two of the Disney+ series Obi Wan Kenobi. We chat bounty hunters, drugs and David Lynch's Dune
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Ian and Mark review part two of the Disney+ series Obi Wan Kenobi. We chat bounty hunters, drugs and David Lynch's Dune
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Join Ian and Mark from a galaxy far far away as we review Part One of Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi. Does this Disney+ series live up to the legacy or is it a lazy cash grab of merchandising! With thanks to Familiar with The Wilsons.
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Join Ian and Mark from a galaxy far far away as we review Part One of Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi. Does this Disney+ series live up to the legacy or is it a lazy cash grab of merchandising! With thanks to Familiar with The Wilsons.
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Join Ian and mark as we preview the new Star Wars series Obi Wan Kenobi. Does the lying git own any droids? Will he really fight Darth Vader? Let the speculation commence!
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Join Ian and mark as we preview the new Star Wars series Obi Wan Kenobi. Does the lying git own any droids? Will he really fight Darth Vader? Let the speculation commence!
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Its the series finale of Marvels Moon Knight. Gods and Monsters. In this episode Nathan excels himself again with his comics knowledge and Ian breaks the cardinal rule of watching the MCU!
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Its the series finale of Marvels Moon Knight. Gods and Monsters. In this episode Nathan excels himself again with his comics knowledge and Ian breaks the cardinal rule of watching the MCU!
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Ian is joined by Chris Cassell to review the latest instalment in Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk sequels, video nasties and looking after your mates!
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Ian is joined by Chris Cassell to review the latest instalment in Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk sequels, video nasties and looking after your mates!
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While best known for The Lord of the Rings Elijah Wood has carved out a fascinating post blockbuster career. Ian os joined by Lisa and Nick from It Takes Two podcast to tackle football hooligans, internet voyeurs and bullshit artists!
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While best known for The Lord of the Rings Elijah Wood has carved out a fascinating post blockbuster career. Ian os joined by Lisa and Nick from It Takes Two podcast to tackle football hooligans, internet voyeurs and bullshit artists!
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It's the penultimate episode of Marvels Moon Knight. This week its The Asylum and unsurprisingly we are talking trauma, trauma and trauma
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It's three slices of speculative fiction looking at future England under fascist rule. Ian is joined by regular guest Mark Plant to look at The Guardians (1971), Knights of God (1987) and 1990 (1977). So have these visions of Britain dated or do they still remain relative to the world we live in today?
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Join Ian and Nathan as we review episode 4 of Marvels Moon Knight. Did we get every reference or easter egg? Probably not!
I'm joined by Mark Plant from 100 Things We learned From Film Podcast as we breakdown the Obi Wan Kenobi teaser trailer. May contain references to Pulp Fiction
Ian is joined by Chris Cassell as we cover The Batman. WARNING contains mild spoilers and references to EastEnders.
Join Ian Graham and Nathan Greenaway as we review episode one of Marvels Moon Knight: The Goldfish Problem. We talk accents, London geography and just who exactly is the title character.
Moon Knight Preview. Ian is joined by Nathan Greenaway for the next six weeks as we review the new Marvel series Moon Knight on Disney+. As information on the show is closely guarded we speculate as to the tone and content of the show, how it fit's into the Marvel Universe and what elements from this diverse characters history might feature. 7MCjzjTFFG4oz1lrlT85
I'm joined once again by proper Whovian Chris Cassell as we discuss the latest Doctor Who episode. We cover the Chibnall era, ships in Who and the infamous Myrka!
Moon Knight: The Friendly Type. Join Ian and Nathan as we review the third episode of Marvels Moon Knight. We cover taxi drivers, a possible blooper and pay tribute to Gaspard Ulliel.
Moon Knight: Summon The Suit. Ian and Nathan review episode two of Marvels Moon Knight. Nathan shows off his comics knowledge and Ian does a terrible impression of Boycie from Only Fools And Horses
It's the concluding part of The Trilogy Within A Film Series Trilogy and we delve into the Halloween franchise. Ian is joined by Helen Barletto to cast our eyes over Parts IV,V &VI. We talk vigilantes, child actors and who deserves to die!
It's a cult film special as Ian is joined by two guests to discuss three cult classics. Firstly Antonio Palacios of The Cultworthy Podcast brings The Dion Brothers, then The Cult Film Companion Podcasts Chris DiZio chooses Blue Collar. Finally Ian rounds things off with The Bed Sitting Room.
Mario Bava was a prolific director producing films in a range of genres. Beloved by fans for his horrors but often overlooked by critics in favour of other directors. I'm joined by Leon Hunt to discuss his new book on the man himself. We also discuss three very different films from his oeuvre all of which feature his trademark directorial flourishes. Find out more about this weeks guest by subscribing to my newsletter at cultconnections95@gmail.com
Ian is joined this week by writer, musician and podcaster Jaz Wiseman to discuss his new book on The Persuaders and take a look at three episodes of the show. Subscribe to the Cult Connections newsletter at https://cultconnectionpodcast.aweb.page/p/8e2b0961-dfe9-41ae-9533-b750dc40c282
Ian welcomes back Graham Falk to discuss the one and only Nicolas Cage. We tackle three films from his recent career renaissance that prove the best Cage is when he is uncaged!
Season Four: Episode Seven. In 1984 Ghostbusters came out and made a load of money. But what came next in this mech loved franchise. Chris Cassell joins Ian 2 keep it Real and discuss the Afterlife of a classic.
Season Four: Episode Six. Ian is joined by Rapha Ximenes as we discuss three films featuring her home city of Rio De Janeiro. From a charming animated tale to an Italian horror via a spy blockbuster we talk three very different looks at Brazil!
It's here and it's the big one. The Book of Boba Fett finale. King Kong, Henry VIII and, of course, Albion Market. Follow me on Twitter @ConnectionsCult
Judge Dredd made his debut in 1977 and quickly became an iconic figure. Hollywood beckoned with two feature adaptations. Ian is joined by Joe Higgins to review those and also another set of iconic 1970s future lawmen!
The best Star Wars review this side of the Outer Rim returns for Boba Fett: Chapter 6. Another sparkling critique which also features Lee Van Cleef, Police Academy and Emmerdale Farm. Follow me on Twitter @ConnectionsCult!
Season Four: Episode Four. I'm joined by Dr Adrian Smith as we talk about his new book on Norman J Warren and delve into three very different films from his career. From a rom com to pervy Satanists via a WW2 epic!
Ian and Mark are reviewing Chapter 5 of The Book of Boba Fett or is it The Mandolorian Episode 25? We touch on giants of science fiction, force wielders and Phil Mitchell. It's the best Boba re view show this side of the Outer Rim!
Two Blokes Review Boba Fett Badly. Ian is joined by Mark Plant to review chapters 3 and 4 of The Book of Boba Fett. Marvel at our poor Star Wars knowledge!. May contain references to Jimmy Nail, Nasty Nick and instant mashed potato.
Season Four: Episode Three. Towers of Terror. Horror films are often known for their unique settings. Helen Carey comes back to review three examples set in high rise apartment buildings. One great sequel, one poor sequel and a early classic from a revered director.
Season Four: Episode Two. Apocalypse New (Year). Ian is joined by Rapha Ximenes to cover three New Year based films. Some come find out all about virtual reality, Satan and the new ice age!
Helmets Ahoy! The Book of Boba Fett Parts 1&2. Ian is joined by Mark Plant to discuss the opening two episodes of the new Star Wars series. WARNING contains spoilers!
Season Four: Episode One. Fog, Farts and Fishwomen. Three stories of life in a lighthouse. From a modern tale of isolation, madness and death, a charming children's favourite to a classic example of Doctor Who gothic horror. I'm joined by Mark Plant to talk mermaid sex, the British aristocracy and Texan oil barons.
Cult Connections at Christmas. Stephen Spurling joins Ian to take a look back at three festive TV specials from Christmas past. A cosy family drama, a variety special and a pair of millionaire sleuths. So are they worth cracking open the sherry or would you be better sleeping off the turkey?
Cult Connections at Christmas: Ho Ho Horrors. Three very different Christmas films and three very different Santa's. Helen Carey joins me to discuss festive fantasy, alienation and why don't want these Santa's coming down your chimney!
Cult Connections at Christmas. Some of the best remembered films at this time if year aren't Christmas themed at all. Ian is joined by Mark Plant to discuss a World War II blockbuster, a rather dodgy musical favourite and quite probably the very essence of James Bond!
Science fiction doesn't really do the festive season but Good News Everyone! Futurama has come to the rescue. Ian is joined by Joe Higgins to talk Robot Santa, Tinny Tim and the true spirit of Xmas!
Ian is joined by Sean McGinty as we both watch the Japanese Anime classic Howls Moving Castle for the very first time. We discuss imagery, world building, voice work and so much more. And find out how dumb we feel having taken so long to watch a true masterpiece!
Season Three: Episode Eight. It's part two of "The Trilogy Within A Film Series Trilogy" Friday The 13th is a franchise which plays fast and loose with it's own continuity (including Jason himself). However Parts IV, V and VI all feature the character of Tommy Jarvis albeit played by three different actors. I'm joined by Helen Carey as we discuss our favourite Tommy's, bald caps, bananas and 80s dance moves.
Season Three: Episode Seven. Ian is joined by Christopher Craig from A Musical Sunday to review three versions of Hairspray. From screen to stage then back to the screen, it's a funny, diverse and sometimes bizarre tale of representation, identity and just needing to dance!
Season Three: Episode Six. American Outlaws. Ian is joined by Chrisi Talyn Saje from Madison On The Air to talk train robbers, strong women and pot heads. All three films document journeys through the American cultural, societal and physical landscape as, Bob Dylan once sang, the times they are a changing.
Season Three: Episode Five. It's Part One of "The Trilogy Within A Film Series Trilogy". Chris Cassell joins Ian to boldly go into the Genesis Trilogy. Khans six pack, Klingon Christopher Lloyd "colorful metaphors" and everything else in-between. Is this the best Star Trek has ever been?
Season Three: Episode Four. In 1975 Fawlty Towers became an instant classic all round the world. So naturally America had to remake it not once but three times. But was it third time lucky or three times a failure? Ian is joined by Lara Kristine Elliot to find out!
Bonus Episode. Ian is joined by Paul Tomlinson from Mugs games to discuss the launch of the movie themed board game The Grand Guess Hotel on Kickstarter. Find out all about the inspiration and work that goes into designing the game, our favourite cinematic hotels and why Ian would be a rubbish hotel manager!
Season Three: Episode Three. Ian is joined by Dr Adrian Smith to look at three influential Italian horror films. From the "nonno" of the slasher film to a visceral assault on the senses via the worst holiday ever we discover how Italian cinema is like no other.
Ian is joined by Mark Plant to discuss John Boorman's Deliverance. We find out about dentistry, nepotism, the Moustache Conundrum and of course "that scene". Mark talks about why his podcast journey also went "up river" and as always Ian admits to why he's never watched this before.
Season Three: Episode Two. Ian is joined by Scott and Cam from SpyHards Podcast to explore the amazing journey of a rather large prop dinosaur. From London to Peru via Tatooine then back to London it's definitely a crazy ride!
Season Three: Episode 1b. Following on from the horrifying vision of nuclear Britain portrayed in Threads Ian is joined by Stephen Spurling to review its American counterpart ABCs The Day After. Does this TV movie from 1983 still have the power to chill the audience nearly 40 years on?
Season Three: Episode One. In the 70s and 80s the BBC set out to scar the public for life. Ian is joined by Mark Plant from the 100 Things We Learned From film Podcast to discuss a rabies outbreak, nuclear Armageddon and a man made virus from China!.
Ian is joined by Stephen Spurling to discuss the smash hit of 1955 Danny Kaye's The Court Jester. Will this musical comedy still hit the funny bone over 60 years on? Were our squashes buckled? Did our bosoms heave. Come and find out! Get it? Got it. Good
Everyone loves going to the cinema on their birthday to see a movie. And as Ian and Rapha Ximenes share the same birthday what better way to celebrate than to discuss three films we've seen on our birthdays. So join us as we discuss Jedi's, spoilers, treasure hunts, scary books and lot more. The Rio de Janeiro Fire department even pay as visit!
In the second part of my conversation with Kevin Jon Davies we hear all working on Roger Rabbit, the crazy world of Cash In The Attic and a special forthcoming Douglas Adams project.
In this Cult Connections Special Ian is joined by animator Kevin Jon Davies as we talk about his work on the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy TV series, his relationship with Douglas Adams, Doctor Who and creating the title sequence for Gerry Anderson's Terrahawks!
Season Two: Episode Eight. Ian is joined by Sean to discuss three dystopian visions of the future. Hear how a 70s classic remains eerily prophetic, a graphic novel adaptation which is coming true by the day and a hidden gem with a powerful message for our states of mind.
Season Two: Episode Seven. Ian is joined by Erin and Kevin from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die to discuss three things Dan O'Bannon. From the anti 2001, a terrifying encounter in space to his directorial masterpiece. Like the man himself it's fun, thought provoking and colourful throughout.
Cult Confessions: The Shining. Ian is joined by Dirk Marshall in this bonus episode as he finally gets round to watching The Shining for the very first time!
Season Two: Episode Six. Ian is joined by The Vern from Cinema Recall to discuss three films starring Kurt Russell. From an iconic role, a 1980s team up with an acclaimed director and that eyepatch we have it covered.
Season Two: Episode Five. Ian is joined by Stephen Spurling to discuss three very different films with the same name and roughly the same story. So travel with us to ancient Egypt via 1932, 1959 and 1999 to find out which one is The Mummy.
Season Two: Episode Four. The 80s saw a boom in Swords and Sorcery films and Ian is joined by Raphaela Ximenes to review three prime but very different examples. From medieval grimness, ferrets in sunny climbs to a big budget otherworldly epic it's violent, entertaining and often very silly.
Season Two: Episode Three. Ian is joined by Guillaume Le Dissez from Pulse Edition to review the post apocalyptic genre in film, why it resonates with audiences and speaks about the issues we face today. We cover two classics, one hidden gem and Guillaume's upcoming book and other projects associated with this forever topical subject.
Season two: Episode two. On May 25th 1977 Star Wars was released and took the world by storm. Audiences around the globe were thrilled by it's intergalactic adventure, engaging characters, fantastic cast and jaw dropping special effects. And it made a ton of money! So producers all round the world were keen to get a slice of the space opera pie. Ian is joined by Steve as we review three "Star Wars rip offs". But are they "Star Mores" or "Star Poors"! Come find out!
Season Two: Episode One. Find out why the Enterprise crew love amateur dramatics, how a teenager can bend time and why Thunderbird fans hate Thunderbirds!. Ian is joined by Dr Laura Mayne to review three things Jonathan Frakes!
Season One: Episode Eight. We are joined by Raphaela Ximenes of Miss Horror Theater to discuss why women like horror and we cover two very different scary films with female directors. We discuss voyeurism, portraying women on screen and mental health. Rapha also teaches Ian how to pronounce X in Portuguese and we touch a little bit on the Brazilian horror scene!
Season One: Episode Seven. Daniel Clifford returns to the show to cover three slices of X-Men! Join him and our host Ian as we see which ones have the X-Factor!
Season One: Episode Six. Everyone loves John Carpenters The Thing. But did you know it was adapted from a book? Not only that but it's been adapted many times for the big and small screen. This episode Ian is joined by Brett as they take a deep dive into some cracking versions you may or may not know!
Season One: Episode Five. Callum joins Ian this week as we review one show and two films that take a comedic look at the worlds of golf, politics and football!
Season One: Episode Four. Our Cult Connections overlord Ian has allowed chief artist Chris out of the basement to wax lyrical about three versions of Robocop. But which one's are Robotop and which are Roboflop?
Season One: Episode Three. Ian and his friend Graham @WhatTheFalkPod start out in the pub before travelling to Norway and South Korea to find out all about International Zombies!
Season One: Episode two. This week Ian is joined by the Amateur Ornithologist himself, Daniel, as we look at three very different slices of Spider-Man.
Season One: Episode One. Join Ian and Summer as we discuss the evolution of the zombie genre by discussing three choice films through the ages! We also decide our weapon of choice when the apocalypse comes and why that's different in the UK and US!