The Forgotten Flix Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joel G. Robertson
In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering Uncommon Valor (1983)! Synopsis: Vietnam, 1972. Soldiers are running through water-soaked fields desperately trying to escape the enemy-fire ripping them apart. Helicopters swoop in as saving angels, but they too get caught in the crossfire. Those few that make it onboard try in vain to reach their comrades, but as…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering American Ninja (1985)! Synopsis: Joe Armstrong (played by Michael Dudikoff) is a loner who’s been in and out of foster homes since he was six years old. He’s not big on crowds, or people for that matter, and basically wants to be left alone! He’s been in trouble with…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering Ninja 3: The Domination (1984)! Synopsis: A telephone linewoman, who teaches aerobics classes, is possessed by an evil spirit of a fallen ninja when coming to his aid. The spirit seeks revenge on those who killed him and uses the female instructor’s body to carry out his mission. The only…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering (after all, it is only a year or so old) Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)! Check out Darrell’s fantastic podcasts over at TaylorNetworkOfPodcasts.com! Subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here to visit the iTunes page. Share
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are going OFFSCRIPT! That’s right! This is an even more random, tangent-filled episode that usual. Well, it’s actually all about the brand new release of Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. And while this film is definitely NOT a forgotten flick, it’s one connected to all of our collective childhoods, so…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering The Girlfriend From Hell (1989)! Synopsis: After she’s possessed by the Devil, socially-awkward “good girl” Maggie, turns a friend’s birthday celebration upside down. Meanwhile, a devil chaser named, conveniently enough, Chaser is hot on the trail of his quarry, and he’s hellbent on stopping her rampage of naughtiness. Check…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering The Guardian (1990)! Synopsis: When a tree nymph/ evil Druid spirit takes the form of a nanny, she sets her sights on the infant son of a yuppie couple. Check out Darrell’s fantastic podcasts over at TaylorNetworkOfPodcasts.com! Subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here to visit the iTunes…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel and Peter, are joined by guest host Hammond, to talk about The Amazing Mr. Blunden (1972)! Unfortunately, Darrell couldn’t join us for this one… Synopsis: In 1918 London, a recently widowed woman is asked to take care of a dilapidated estate. Soon after they arrive on the spooky property, the woman’s son and daughter get caught…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are joined by special guest host Vince, for a trip down memory lane with The Last American Virgin (1982)! Synopsis: Three high school friends spend their nights trying to pick up young women, but when a beautiful new girl shows up in town, she may prove to be the thing that unravels their…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering Mischief (1985)! Synopsis: When a new kid with a troubled past moves to a small town with his widower father, he befriends an awkward neighbor and makes it his mission to help his new pal lose his virginity. Original VHS cover: http://vhscollector.com/movie/mischief Be sure to subscribe to Forgotten Flix on…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering The Allnighter (1987)! Synopsis: A group of friends spend one, final, crazy night together as they prepare to graduate from college and enter the “real” world. Check out Darrell’s fantastic podcasts over at TaylorNetworkOfPodcasts.com! Subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here to visit the iTunes page. Special thanks to Jay…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering The Wraith (1986)! Synopsis: A group of teenage delinquents find themselves the target of a vengeful “wraith” hellbent on making them pay for the murder of an innocent teen. Check out Darrell’s fantastic podcasts over at TaylorNetworkOfPodcasts.com! Subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here to visit the iTunes page. Special…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell, Peter and special guest co-host Hammond (Beyond the Playlist podcast), are remembering Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)! Synopsis: Ah, Halloween. It’s finally arrived. And what better way to celebrate this most sinister of holidays than to revisit a movie with “Halloween” in the title? That’s right, we’re traveling to the land of Michael…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Peter, Darrell and special guest co-host Heath, are remembering Spaced Invaders (1990)! Synopsis: We’re moving from the city back to the country. But we’re keeping it in the comedy/horror vein. Okay, okay. I can hear you. Tonight’s putrid tale isn’t really horror at all, but it does take place on All Hallow’s Eve. Yes, it’s Halloween…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell, and Peter are remembering Once Bitten (1985)! Synopsis: We’ve finally moved away from the small towns and find ourselves vamping it up in Los Angeles for tonight’s bloodsucking delight. I suppose we’ve also moved away from more serious horror fare. At least, for the time being anyway. That’s because this fangs and folly flick falls squarely…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Peter and Darrell are joined by special guest Nathaniel Tolle, author of Pumpkin Cinema! We discuss his new book and which movies are best to watch to get you into a Halloween mood. Be sure to get your copy of Pumpkin Cinema by clicking here. And leave Nathan a positive review to help others…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Peter and Darrell are joined by special guest co-host Dave to remember Silver Bullet (1985)! Synopsis: Once again we’re in small town USA. Our next terrifying stay is in the idyllic berg of Tarker’s Mills, Maine. Let’s call it Stephen King country. I suppose that’s fitting since he penned the novella, Cycle of the Werewolf, upon which…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Peter, and Darrell are joined by special guest co-host Vince to remember Night of the Demons (1988)! Synopsis: It’s Halloween night, again. But we’re a long way from Pitchfork Cove. This time around the party is taking place in an abandoned funeral parlor. Hull house is what the locals call it. Of course, the teens in…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel and Peter are joined by special guest co-hosts Hammond and Jay of the Dead, to remember The Changeling (1980)! Synopsis: Losing everything changes you. So when composer and teacher John Russell experiences the ultimate tragedy he moves across the country and into a new home. But this home is only new to him. You see,…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Jessy, Doug, and Peter are remembering The Midnight Hour (1985)! Synopsis: It’s Halloween in Pitchford Cove when five high school friends unleash a centuries-old curse. The clock is ticking because, you see, if they don’t reverse the curse before the clock strikes 12 their sleepy little town will forever be lost in The Midnight Hour.…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Peter and Darrell talk about the 2015 Spooky Flix Fest! They may also wander down a few rabbit trails along the way. But even though this is a shorter-than-usual episode, it’s \Subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here to visit the iTunes page. And be sure to check…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering Munchies (1987)! Synopsis: When tiny, hell raising creatures from another world start chewing up a small Arizona town and its residents, only a wannabe stand-up comic and his girlfriend can stop them. Be sure to subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here to visit the iTunes…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel is joined by special guest host Jason Grooms (He’s back for this one!) and they’re remembering Maniac Cop from 1988! Synopsis: A psycho cop is on the rampage. He’s stalking the streets of New York City. And only a detective (Tom Atkins) can help another cop (Bruce Campbell) who is framed for the psycho’s murders. Together they must stop…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering Harlem Nights (1989)! Synopsis: A nightclub owner named Sugar Ray (Richard Pryor) and his adopted son/protege (Eddie Murphy) come up against mobsters and corrupt cops in 1930s Harlem, New York. Be sure to subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here to visit the iTunes page. Special thanks…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering The Last Boy Scout (1991)! Synopsis: A down-and-out detective (Willis) teams up with a broken down, former superstar quarterback to solve a murder and unravel a conspiracy. Be sure to subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here to visit the iTunes page. Special thanks to Jay V…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel, Maggie and Jessy are remembering Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)! Synopsis: When a teen (Parker) has the chance to tryout for a popular teen dance television show, she must overcome various obstacles including, family, friends, and a vindictive, rich competitor is she wants to realize her dream. Be sure to subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel and Peter are remembering the William Friedkin (The Exorcist) directed thriller Sorcerer (1977)! Synopsis: Four desperate men hiding out in a South American village. Each one running away from a criminal past. When they’re offered the chance to transport 6 crates of unstable nitroglycerin across 200 miles of unforgiving jungle, they do the only reasonable thing… they take…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering Skin Deep (1989)! Synopsis: After a successful novelist (John Ritter) loses his marriage because of his drinking and womanizing ways, he begins to realize he may need to change if he ever wants to have anything truly meaningful in his life. Be sure to subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel and Peter are remembering Cohen and Tate (1988)! Synopsis: When mobsters in Texas want to question a nine-year-old boy who may have witnessed a mafia-related shooting, they send contract killers Cohen (Roy Schieder) and Tate (Adam Baldwin), However, the boy may prove more trouble than he’s worth as he tries to pit the icy professional…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering Some Girls (1988)! Synopsis: When Michael (Patrick Dempsey) goes to visit his on-again, off-again girlfriend Gaby (Jennifer Connelly) for the Christmas holiday, he gets more than he bargained for when he meets her uber-eccentric family. Be sure to subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel and Peter are remembering Body Parts (1991)! Synopsis: After losing his arm in a car accident, Dr. Bill Chrushank (Jeff Fahey) receives a new one courtesy of an experimental procedure. Transplanted from a dead serial killer, the appendage begins altering the good doctor’s behavior and seems to have a mind of its own. Be sure to…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel, Darrell and Peter are remembering Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)! Synopsis: Desperate to be popular, uber-geek Ronnie pays the uber-popular head cheerleader, Cindy, to pretend she’s his girlfriend for a month. But when she starts developing true feelings for him, and he starts acting like a jerk, things get complicated. This episode also features…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel and Peter are remembering Blue Steel (1989)! Synopsis: After a rookie Cop (Jamie Lee Curtis) kills a suspect in a robbery gone wrong, a madman with a gun fixation (Ron Silver) becomes obsessed with her. Be sure to subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here to visit the iTunes page. Special thanks…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel, Peter, and Darrell are remembering The Night Before (1988)! Synopsis: On their way to the prom, socially awkward Winston (Keanu Reeves) and popular daddy’s girl Tara (Lori Laughlin) get lost and end up on the “wrong side of the tracks.” Soon after Winston wakes up in an alley with no memory of the evening’s events. He gradually…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel, Peter and Darrell are talking about Walter Hill’s Streets of Fire (1984)! Synopsis: When up-and-coming rock star Ellen Aim (Diane Lane) is kidnapped by Raven (Willem Dafoe) and his gang, only anti-hero Tom Cody (Michael Pare) can save her. Featuring music written by Wagnerian rock producer and composer Jim Steinman (Meatloaf’s Bat Out…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel and Peter are talking about Best Seller from 1987! Synopsis: A cop (Brian Dennehy) who moonlights as a crime novelist has the chance to write a guaranteed “best seller” when a mysterious hitman (James Woods) offers to give him the story of a lifetime- the sordid tale of how the head of a multinational corporation…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Darrell Taylor is back! And he joins Joel and Peter to talk about the 1984 sci-fi comedy The Ice Pirates! Synopsis: In another time time (and in a galaxy somewhat far away) water is a scarce and valuable commodity. When a band of inept pirates try to heist a major shipment of ice from the evil Templars,…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel and Peter are talking about Nomads from 1986. Synopsis: A dark fantasy more than it is a horror film, Nomads tells the story of French anthropologist Pommier (played with paranoid desperation by Pierce Brosnan making his feature debut), who spent many years traveling the world and studying the ways of various nomadic peoples.…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel and his co-hosts Peter and Darrell Taylor (of the Taylor Network of Podcasts) discuss 1987’s Hell Comes to Frogtown. Synopsis: After a nuclear war most of humanity is wiped out. Those who remain are, save a select few, either sterile or have mutated. When MedTech, a governmental agency run exclusively by women, discovers a man named…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel and his co-hosts Peter and Vince discuss 1985’s Tuff Turf. Synopsis: When a privileged teen’s (James Spader) family loses everything and transplants him to California, he finds himself an outcast at his new public high school. But when he meets the beautiful Frankie (Kim Richards), he has to stand up to her gang leader…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel and Peter discuss 1986’s The Eliminators. This one comes courtesy of the legendary b-movie producer Charles Band, founder of Empire Pictures and Full Moon. Be sure to subscribe to Forgotten Flix on iTunes and leave a review! Click here to visit the iTunes page. Special thanks to Jay V for his amazing music featured…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel conducts a bit of an experiment. He talked to four, count ’em four, guests about the 1988 teen comedy, License to Drive starring the two Coreys. All guests were recorded separately and their answers woven together, like an auditory tapestry of cinematic memory. The guest for this episode include: Dave Umbricht Jessy Hutchinson Doug McCoy…
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In this BONUS episode, Joel and Gamma Dev (from 80’s Anthologies: Episode by Episode with Doug McCoy), went down a bit of a rabbit-trail (shocking, I know!). In this segment, they talked about CGI and the Star Wars prequels (without Joel having an aneurysm!) whether or not the digital format has finally surpassed film and the note Gamma wrote Roger Ebert that…
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In this episode of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel is joined by Gamma Dev (from 80’s Anthologies: Episode by Episode with Doug McCoy). We talk about why this was the last Hollywood movie directed by Douglas Trumbel why Gamma feels such a strong connection to this movie what state-of-the-art technique this movie was intended to employ, but never did and much more! Be…
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In this first episode of the first season of Forgotten Flix Remembers, Joel is joined by Darrell Taylor (of the Taylor Network of Podcasts). We dig in deep and talk about their earliest memories of The Heavenly Kid whether or not they believe their guardian angels were drunk proof that cocaine is a helluva drug and much more! Be sure to subscribe to…
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The Guts In this episode Jason and Joel keep it short and sweet. It’s all about Forgotten Flix’s Spooky Flix Fest ’13, and what it means for Offscript. Share
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The Guts In this episode Jason and Joel discuss Jason’s Corman-movie fetish via Barbarian Queen and whether or not Boris Vallejo is Russian, Peruvian, both… or neither. And in Trailer Trash we delve into Drew: The Man Behind the Poster, Out of the Furnace, 47 Ronin, and The Monuments Men. Drew: The Man Behind the Poster…
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The Guts In this episode Jason and Joel give a quick review of their recent viewing of The Conjuring and gush a little on their love of classically-styled horror. Then Joel drops a movie boom-goes-the-dynamite surprise when he admits to watching a movie that Jason has talked and gushed over for a REALLY long time. I know what you’re thinking.…
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The Guts In this episode you get a LOT of Trailer Trash talk, including way too much analysis of The Escape Plan, Frankenstein’s Army, and Curse of Chucky (aka Child’s Play 6). Plus, Jason taunts Joel about The Conjuring and they wade hip deep into a discussion about whether it’s okay for a movie to be “just” entertaining. All this…
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The Guts What started out as an intellectual and civil discussion regarding the ideas presented by two of the world’s most insightful and successful producer/directors, quickly spirals into an all out whine festival (complete with music). Jason and Joel talk (complain) about the recent video showing Lucas and Spielberg discussing the future of movie theaters and blockbuster films. The boys also…
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The Guts No. This one isn’t about Jason’s super six pack (ahem…pony keg.) This time the boys both went to see the latest Superman reboot – Man of Steel – on opening weekend so you know they have to talk about it. The big questions are 1) Did they like it? and 2) Did it hold up to the legacy…
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The Guts In this installment of Off Script Jason and Joel engage in more upcoming movie trailers like Europa Report and The World’s End. Joel shares his thoughts (since he FINALLY saw them) on Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Attack the Block. He also gives his initial take on Season 4 of Arrested Development. Jason tells you…
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The Guts In this installment of Off Script Jason and Joel cover some movies they’ve seen recently including Jason’s experience with the Smurfs (2011) movie, Joel’s emotional roller coaster watch of The Impossible (2012), and then goes on a rant after seeing The Strangers (2008.) Then the boys dig deep into the dumpster as the trailer trash starts to fly…
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The Guts In this installment of Off Script Jason and Joel dig deep (I mean REEEEEAL deep) as they discuss Joel’s inability to stomach the 87 minute running time of the SyFy classic, Jersey Shore Shark Attack. They also discuss the newish sci-fi film, Oblivion, and why Joel now believes CGI may, in fact, be more than a passing fad.…
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The Guts In this installment of Off Script Joel loses his SyFy virginity to one of Jason’s favorite new creature features, Mega Piranha, starring Tiffany and Barry Williams. This cinematic showdown has been brewing for a long time. Jason’s love of cheesey creature feature B movies and Joel’s love of making fun of Jason. Who will prevail? Listen in to…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, your host, Joel Robertson (that’s me!), celebrates the 4-year anniversary of Forgotten Flix, and this time he’s flying solo! I’m going to share with you some big news related to my future as a retro movie podcaster why you’ll want to stay subscribed to the Forgotten Flix podcast feed what the future holds for…
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The Guts Jason is back from vacation. He went to a Blockbuster Video “going out of business” sale, which leads the boys into a discussion about the nearly dead world of video stores and the creeps that frequent them. Joel gives his thoughts on the Bates Motel T.V series pilot, which leads your daring duo to share their thoughts on…
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The Guts What starts out as a simple discussion about the announcement of the director for Jurassic Park 4 leads the doofuses (doofi?) down a Spielberg-esque memory lane and a fairly heated discussion about book-to-movie translations. Joel also dangles a meat stick in front of the Jason tiger when he brings up the newest remake of Godzilla and actually causes him to drool. There is…
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Editor’s Note: Join your favorite comedy podcast chumps, Jason and Joel, as they go totally “off script” and take you into the minds of two of the most scatterbrained movie/TV nerds you’ll ever meet with all the shenanigans and tomfoolery you can handle. From 60s sci-fi cheese and 80s nostalgia, to today’s billion dollar blockbusters and independent unknowns, they’ll bring…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it’s the last episode featuring that dynamic duo of Jason Grooms and Joel Robertson! But is it really and truly the last episode… forever? Well, you’ll have to listen in and find out! Our Movie Picks: Jason’s Picks: Episode 012 – Throw Momma From the Train Episode 015 – Assault On Precinct 13 Episode…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, we’re presenting an episode of the classic Old Time Radio series, Suspense! This classic episode is called The House in Cypress Canyon and stars Robert Taylor. Plot description (from otrplotspot.com): “A couple move into…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it’s the second episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest! Jason and Joel learn what a dream walking really looks like and it’s creepy as hell in the Lady In White (1988)! Do you remember checking this flick out at your local video store (of course you do!)? Or maybe you caught them on HBO, USA, or…
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In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host Peter Nielsen and Joel discuss Stephen King’s Dollar Babies! What the hell’s a “dollar baby,” you ask? Well, I guess you’re going to have to listen in to find out! Special thanks to: The fantastic art provided by artist Kevin Spencer. Check out his other groovy artwork at inkspatters.com, and…
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In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host Terry East (check out his Flickering Waves podcast) shares why no one’s safe at summer camp when he takes a trip back to Camp Blood and Friday the 13th! Next BONUS episode is all about… Stephen King’s Dollar Babies with guest host Peter Nielsen! Special thanks to:…
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In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host Jason Pyles (Horror Movie Podcast and Movie Podcast Weekly) joins Joel and shares why thirteen-year-olds may not want to go digging around the Pet Sematary (1990)! Next BONUS episode is all about… Friday the 13th (the whole series) with guest host Terry East! Special thanks to: The fantastic art provided…
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In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host Hammond Chamberlain joins Joel, who is surprised to learn that asbestos can make you crazy as they check into Session 9 (2001)! Hear more from Hammond and check out his fantastic podcast here! Next BONUS episode is all about… Pet Sematary with guest host Jason Pyles! Special thanks to: The fantastic art provided…
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In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, Joel is joined by Peter Nielsen to discuss Joel’s childhood trauma after viewing Creepers [aka Phenomena] (1985)! Next BONUS episode is all about… Session 9 (2001) with guest host Hammond Chamberlain! Special thanks to: The fantastic art provided by artist Kevin Spencer. Check out his other groovy artwork at inkspatters.com, and like his…
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In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guests Edward Douglas and Gavin Goska, the brilliant musical minds behind Midnight Syndicate are returning to talk about their all-new, live show called Midnight Syndicate – Legacy of Shadows and horror movies! Next BONUS episode is all about… Phenomena [aka Creepers] (1985) with guest host Peter Nielsen! Special thanks to:…
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In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host Gamma Dev joins Joel and shares why Leatherface may (or may not) be a misunderstood anti-hero in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)! Next BONUS episode is all about… The Return of Midnight Syndicate! Ed and Gavin, the musical duo behind Midnight Syndicate are returning for this year’s Spooky…
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In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host Hammond Chamberlain joins Joel and shares why there’s more to fear than meets the eye in The Changeling (1980)! Next BONUS episode is all about… The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) with guest host Gamma Dev! Special thanks to: The fantastic art provided by artist Kevin Spencer. Check out his…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, Maggie Kruger joins…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, we’re presenting an episode of the classic Old Time Radio series, Quiet, Please! This classic episode is called The Thing On the Fourble Board. Plot description (from quietplease.org): “The process of drilling for oil…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it’s the second episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest! Jason and Joel remember why “They’re here!” is one of the most iconic, and creepiest, lines from 80’s cinema in Poltergeist (1982)! Do you remember checking this flick out at your local video store (of course you do!)? Or maybe you caught them on HBO, USA,…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, we’re presenting an episode of the classic Old Time Radio series, Suspense! This classic episode is called The Sin Eater. Plot description (from otrplotspot.com): “A couple travelling in the remote Appalachians come across a hillbilly…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, Jessy Hutchinson joins…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host Kevin…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, we’re presenting an episode of the classic Old Time Radio series, Suspense! This classic episode is called Fugue in C Minor and stars Vincent Price and Ida Lupino. Plot description (from otrplotspot.com): “Ida Lupino plays…
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This year we wanted to offer up a special October Halloween treat. Take it up a notch. So we invited several guest hosts to share a horror movie (or in a few cases movies) that freaked them out when they were a kid and STILL freaks them out today. In this bonus episode of the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest, special guest host…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it’s the 2014 Spooky Flix Fest! Jason and Joel dare to go back in the water as they remember that classic tale of fishery, Jaws (1975)! Do you remember checking this flick out at your local video store (of course you do!)? Or maybe you caught them on HBO, USA, or one of the network…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel find out Chopper really does sick balls in Stand By Me (1986)! Do you remember checking this flick out at your local video store (of course you do!)? Or maybe you caught them on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it? Do you think it…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel find out that The Princess Bride (1987) IS NOT just a kissing movie! Do you remember checking this flick out at your local video store (of course you do!)? Or maybe you caught them on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it? Do you…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are finally taking the leap and diving head first into Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) ! Do you remember checking this flick out at your local video store (of course you do!)? Or maybe you caught them on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it?…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are talking all about Krull (1983)! Do you remember checking this flick out at your local video store (of course you do!)? Or maybe you caught them on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it? Do you think it still holds up, or is it…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are doing hard time when they join the Police Academy (1984)! Do you remember checking this flick out at your local video store (of course you do!)? Or maybe you caught them on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it? Do you think it still holds…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are showing no mercy as we remember an 80s classic, The Karate Kid (1984)! Do you remember checking this flick out at your local video store (of course you do!)? Or maybe you caught them on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it? Do…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are going back to Summer School (1987) with all the other misfits and psychopaths! Do you remember checking these flicks out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught them on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it? Do you think it still holds…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are going Into the Night (1985) with Kevin Bachelder from the Saturday B-Movie Reel and Tuning Into Sci-Fi TV! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel learn to See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it? Do you think it still holds up, or is…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are grappling with life’s deepest, most profound questions as they remember No Holds Barred (1989)! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it? Do you…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are (no big surprise here) Brain Dead (1990)! Synopsis from IMDB: “Dr. Rex Martin is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in the cerebral misfunctions that cause mental illnesses, whose expertise is called up by an old school chum, Jim Reston, who is now part of the mega-corporation Eunice. Reston needs Dr. Martin’s…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel travel through The Vortex with The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? (Probably not.) What do you remember about it? Do you think it still holds up, or…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel give each other a serious case of The Willies (1990)… and possibly a rash. Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? (Probably not.) What do you remember about it? Do…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are combining the ancient, and lethal, arts of karate and… gymnastics! It’s all about Gymkata from 1985! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? (Probably not.) What do you remember…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel experience some serious shrinkage as they talk about Innerspace (1987) starring Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, and Meg Ryan! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? (Probably not.) What do you…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel learn they both move like pregnant yaks as they discuss Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) starring Fred Ward and Joel Grey! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? (Probably…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a movie that redefined love, and double murder, for a generation. We’re talking about The War of the Roses from 1989! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or one of…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re learning the TRUE meaning of world peace, friendship, and why you never, NEVER mess with the Miami Ninja! This week we’re talking about a truly FORGOTTEN flick. It’s Miami Connection from 1987! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re going on patrol with Christian Slater in Kuffs (1992)! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught it on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it? Do you think it still holds up, or is it…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re getting into the yuletide spirit with Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)! Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you caught on HBO, USA, or one of the network channels? What do you remember about it? Do you think it still holds up, or is…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we know where Santa Claus will be this Christmas Eve… why in Orlando, Florida of course! Yep, and Santa’s with Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney) in the O-town-centric, Yuletide extravaganza known as Ernest Saves Christmas from 1988. Do you remember checking this one out at your local video store? Or maybe you…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are geekin’ out over one of their faves, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles from 1987! This John Hughes classic is a Thanksgiving cinematic staple around these parts. And both of your road weary hosts spend most of their time this episode championing what is arguably one of John Hughes’ most…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re reminiscing about Strange Brew (1983) with guest host (and pioneer podcaster) Jeremy Frandsen of Internet Business Mastery! That’s right! It’s nothin’ but SCTV and Ingmar Bergman film talk in this one. (Well, maybe we talk aboot a bit more than that…) So sit back, grab a brewski, throw a pound of…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason and Joel are interviewing Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka of Midnight Syndicate! They’ll share with you how they got started creating there amazing “soundtracks to imaginary movies.” They also discuss their love of classic horror and it’s influence over their own work. And you’ll also find out about their cool Kickstarter…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, prepare to be possessed as Joel and Jason are joined by none other than Darrell Taylor (from The Taylor Network) to discuss William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist III (1990). And special thanks to legendary horror host Count Gore DeVol (CountGore.com) for his spooktacular introduction to this week’s episode. This is the final…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, your pillow case runneth over with Halloween goodies as we wade into the mind of a troubled teenage metalhead, who unleashes a rock demon on the populace of his high school. Starring none other than Marc Price (Skippy from Family Ties) it’s Trick Or Treat from 1986! And with all this cheese…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re celebrating our 100th episode! And we’re talking all about Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm from 1979. This time around we’re joined by fellow podcaster Doug McCoy. Doug was on Forgotten Flix during last year’s Spooky Flix Fest. (You can hear him on our Pet Sematary episode here.) You can hear more from Doug by…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Joel and Jason are talking about The Funhouse from 1981! And we’re joined by the one, the only, Mr. Dave Becker, master cinephile and prolific film reviewer over at his fantastic movie site DVDInfatuation.com! We’re going to be chatting about the movie Tobe Hooper made the year before Spielberg’s his classic ghost…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it’s the first movie in our annual Spooky Flix Fest celebration! So, what are we opening with? It’s Parents from 1989 and this one’s a dooooozy! Directed by Bob Balaban and starring Randy “Don’t call me Cousin Eddie” Quaid and Mary “Don’t call me” Beth Hurt, Parents is a dark horror comedy. We…
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In this extra BONUS episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, you’ll hear Jason and Joel in a round table discussion with two more members of the Forgotten Flix crew (and avid Beastmaster fans), Maggie Kruger and Peter Nielsen. It’s a full-on International episode of Forgotten Flix, so be sure to give it a listen and let us know what you…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Joel and Jason are talking about The Beastmaster from 1982! Even better than that, they’re joined by one of the pioneers of podcasting (who may, in fact, have been an actual pioneer), Kevin Bachelder of Tuning Into Sci-Fi TV! Be sure to give it a listen and let us know what you…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Joel and Jason remember Dr. Detroit from 1983! This comedy starring Dan Aykroyd has the distinction of featuring Howard Hesseman as a pimp named Smooth AND Mr. Aykroyd parading about like Edgar Winter’s flamboyant doppelganger with a speech impediment. Our Movie Picks: Jason’s Pick: Sudden Impact (1983) Joel’s Pick: Grosse Pointe Blank…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Joel and Jason are talking about Dead Heat (1988)! Join us to hear all the movie-loving hilarity and let us know what you think! Our Movie Picks: Jason’s Pick: Munchies (1987) Joel’s Pick: Brainscan (1995) Next episode we’re remembering… Doctor Detroit (1983)! Special thanks to: The fantastic art provided by artist Kevin Spencer.…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Joel and Jason will pitty da fool who don’t listen to them wax poetic over 1983’s D.C. Cab, starring Mr. T, Adam Baldwin, Max Gail, Gary Busey, Jill Schoelen, and more! Our Movie Picks: Jason’s Pick: The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) Joel’s Pick: Project X (1987) Next episode we’re remembering… Dead Heat…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Joel and Jason are talking about that wovable wittle wobot… D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)! Our Movie Picks: Jason’s Pick: A Chorus Line (1985) Joel’s Pick: The Vagrant (1992) Next episode we’re remembering… D.C. Cab (1983)! Special thanks to: The fantastic show art provided by artist Kevin Spencer. Check out his other groovy artwork at…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Joel and Jason are talking about … The Adventures of a Gnome Named Gnorm aka Upworld (1990)! Be sure to listen as your fearless hosts, uh, analyze the cinematic mastery that gave us the tale of a loose cannon L.A. Detective and his wacky, mythological sidekick. Oh, yeah. And there are po-pos…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Joel and Jason show just how “special” they really are when they discuss the Bryan Brown/ Brian Dennehy thriller F/X from 1986! Our Movie Picks: Jason’s Pick: A Gnome Named Gnorm (1990) Joel’s Pick: The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) Next episode we’re remembering… A Gnome Named Gnorm (1990)! Special thanks to: The fantastic show-notes art provided…
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Own the original art used in the making of this week’s show art. There’s ONLY ONE, so order before it’s gone! Use the Forgotten Flix faithful listener code “FFEP90” for a 40% discount! In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Joel and Jason have at long last returned from their months-long, international tour (aka bummin’ around the house)! Joel’s podcast numeration OCD is finally…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, you’re getting a “mini-sode” (or is it “micro-cast”?). Jason and Joel will tell you all about their NEW show (that’s right, a new one!). They’ll also tell you some cool news regarding the original Forgotten Flix podcast (here’s a hint, it ain’t exactly going away…). So, don’t unsubscribe. Don’t go anywhere. Just…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re skipping school John Hughes style as we revisit Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR LISTENERS: This is the final episode of Forgotten Flix for 2012. Jason and I are taking a two to three-month long hiatus. Why? Well, we’ve been doing the show for two years now and we…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we go into a full-on, snark-fueled tailspin as we “analyze” the comedy classic Caveman (1981), starring Ringo Starr (yep, the most talented Beatle)! Directed by: Carl Gottlieb Screenplay by: Carl Gottlieb Starring: Ringo Starr, Shelley Long, Dennis Quaid, and Barbara Bach Synopsis: Why bother? This week’s movie picks are: Jason’s Pick: Octopussy (1983)…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re remembering the John Hughes (not-so) classic, Dutch (1991), starring the greatest working class schlub to ever grace the big and small screen, Ed (“Don’t call me Al Bundy”) O’Neill! Directed by: Peter Faiman Screenplay by: John Hughes Starring: Ed O’Neill, Ethan Embry, and JoBeth Williams Synopsis: Dutch (1991) stars Ed O’Neill (Married……
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re talking about a beloved movie from many an 80’s childhood, Back to the Future (1985)! Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Screenplay by: Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and Crispin Glover Background Info (from Wikipedia): “Back to the Future is a 1985 American science fiction adventure comedy film. It was directed…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re talking about Halloween (1978) with fellow podcaster and frequent Forgotten Flix podcast guest host Darrell Taylor of the The Taylor Network! Directed by: John Carpenter Screenplay by: John Carpenter and Deborah Hill Starring: Jaimie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Nancy Loomis, P.J. Soles, and The Shape Background Info (from Wikipedia):…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re talking Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) with guest host and fellow podcaster Jason Pyles of Movie Podcast Weekly! Directed by: Stephen Chiodo Screenplay by: Charles and Stephen Chiodo Starring: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, Royal Dano, and John Vernon This week’s movie picks are:Background Info (from Wikipedia): Killer Klowns From Outer Space is a 1988 American comedy horror movie, made by The Chiodo…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re talking about the Stephen King creepfest Pet Sematary (1989) with guest host and fellow podcaster Doug McCoy of Found Footage Films! Directed by: Mary Lambert Screenplay by: Stephen King Starring: Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, and Fred Gwynne Background Info (from Wikipedia): The Creed family moves into a new home, close to a road where high-speed truckers often carelessly drive…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re talking Pumpkinhead (1988) with none other than the star of that (and many other classic films) Lance Henriksen! It’s Lance’s second time as a guest on the show and this time we covered everything from Pumpkinhead to Tales From the Crypt to Lance’s feelings about remakes. We had a great time talking with Lance…
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The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it’s the first episode of the 2012 Spooky Flix Fest and we’re talking The People Under the Stairs (1991) with guest host and Forgotten Flix podcast show art creator Kevin Spencer! Directed by: Wes Craven Screenplay by: Wes Craven Starring: Brandon Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, A. J. Langer, Ving Rhames and Sean Whalen Background Info (from Wikipedia): The People Under the Stairs is a 1991 American horror film directed…
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For those of us in the northern hemisphere it’s that special time of year again – a magical time when the earth starts her annual metamorphosis that sparks celebrations around the world. The air begins to cool and crisp as the days grow shorter and the soothing darkness brings the splendid harvest moon. The leaves change from deep summer green…
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In this BONUS episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re giving you a sneak peek at our 2012 October Spooky Flix Fest! We’ll talk briefly (yeah, right!) about the great horror movies we’re cover this year. We’ll also discuss some of the great guest hosts and super-duper, extra-special surprises we’re hiding for you… under the basement stairs… Oh, and to…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re light as air and grace on ice skates as we discuss The Cutting Edge (1992) with guest host and frequent ForgottenFlix.com contributer Maggie Kruger! Directed by: Paul Michael Glaser Screenplay by: Tony Gilroy Starring: D.B. Sweeney, Moira Kelley, Roy Dotrice, and Terry O’Quinn Background Info (from Wikipedia): The Cutting Edge is a 1992 romantic comedy film directed by Paul…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re fighting mythical Chinese ghost-demons with Kurt Russell in Big Trouble In Little China (1986)! With special guest host Kevin Bachelder of Tuning Into Sci-Fi T.V. and The Saturday B-movie Reel podcasts! Directed by: John Carpenter Screenplay by: Gary Goldman, David Z. Weinstein, and W.D. Richter Starring: Kurt Russell, Kim Cattral, and Dennis Dun Background Info…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re creating GroomleJoel as we fuse our gross-out geek love for David Cronenberg’s classic The Fly (1986)! Directed by: David Cronenberg Screenplay by: David Cronenberg and Charles Edward Pogue Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, and John Getz Background Info (from Wikipedia): The Fly is a 1986 American science fiction horror film… remake of the 1958 film The Fly, but retains…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re getting schooled as we discuss the 1986 comedy Back To School starring the one and only Rodney Dangerfield! Directed by: Alan Metter Screenplay by: Steven Kampmann, Will Porter, Peter Torokvei, and Harold Ramis Starring: Rodney Dangerfield, Keith Gordon, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, William Zabka, Ned Beatty, Sam Kinison, and Robert Downey, Jr. Background Info (from Wikipedia): Back to School is a 1986 comedy film. The plot centers on…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re talking Tremors (1990) with guest host Dave Becker of DvdInfatuation.com and the Horror Palace Network! Directed by: Ron Underwood Screenplay by: Brent Maddock and S. S. Wilson Starring: Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, and Reba McIntire Background Info (from IMDB): Natives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re talking Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) AND Big Top Pee Wee (1988)! Wait a tic! What’s that?!? You say, the boys went on about Pee Wee’s Big Adventure for so long that they decided to break this bad boy into a two parter? Say it’s so! Well, it is so. This week…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re talking Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) AND Big Top Pee Wee (1988)! Wait a tic! What’s that?!? You say, the boys went on about Pee Wee’s Big Adventure for so long that they decided to break this bad boy into a two parter? Say it’s so! Well, it is so. This week it’s…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re dealing with our mommy issues as we examine the 1980 slasher classic, Friday the 13th! About this week’s movie: Directed by: Sean S. Cunningham Screenplay by: Victor Miller Starring: Adrienne King, Kevin Bacon, Betsy Palmer, and Ari Lehman (as Jason) Background Info (from Wikipedia): Friday the 13th is an American horror franchise that comprises twelve slasher films,…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re mulling over the moral conundrum posed by this week’s movie: “Wherever you go… there you are.” Jason says it’s a statement on man’s inability to consider how our treatment of others effects us all on a cosmic scale. Joel replies by belching out the word “bullshit” and calls Jason “John SmallBerries” over…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re interviewing special effects artist, Hank Carlson! Hank worked on three of Fangoria Films earliest movies, Mindwarp, Severed Ties, and Children of the Night. He also spent time working with the famed KNB FX Group on such films as Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) and Army of Darkness (1992). Join us for an…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re struggling with a curse. Apparently, Jason turns into poop tossing primate by day and Joel turns into a slightly used douche bag by night. Oh wait… that’s not a curse, that’s how we’ve always been. Nevermind. Because this week we’re talking about that fantasy flick from 1985, Ladyhawke! Directed by: Richard…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re getting this party started… right? Yep, ’cause we’re picking up a Louisville slugger and heading into those hallowed halls of lower education with The Principal (1987). Directed by: Christopher Cain Screenplay by: Frank Deese Starring: Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett, Jr., and Rae Dawn Chong Background Info (from Wikipedia): Rick Latimer (Belushi) is a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re gettin’ in the RV and taking a wrong turn at Albuquerque and heading straight into the inner-city of Chicago as we watch Judgment Night (1993)! Directed by: Stephen Hopkins Screenplay by: Lewis Colick Starring: Emilio Estevez, Denis Leary, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jeremy Piven, and Stephen Dorff Background Info (from Wikipedia): Judgment Night is a 1993 action thriller film directed by Stephen Hopkins and…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’ll discuss whether we’re feeling suicidal or born to be alive after a re-watch of childhood favorite Better Off Dead (1985)! And this week we’re joined by guest host, Kevin Bachelder, podcaster extraordinaire who hosts the popular Tuning Into Sci-Fi T.V. and Saturday B-Movie Reel podcasts. Directed by: Savage Steve Holland Screenplay by: Savage Steve Holland Starring: John…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re not falling for this one ’cause it’s April Fool’s Day (1986)! Directed by: Fred Walton Screenplay by: Danilo Bach Starring: Ken Olandt, Amy Steele, Deborah Foreman, Deborah Goodrich, Clayton Rohner, and Thomas F. Wilson Background Info: April Fool’s Day is a 1986 slasher film about a group of college-age friends who travel to an island for…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re talking about that southern-Gothic, vampire classic Near Dark (1987)! Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow Screenplay by: Eric Red and Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Jennette Goldstein, Bill Paxton, Joshua Miller and Tim Thomerson Background Info (from Wikipedia): Near Dark is an American vampire/Western horror film, written by Eric Red and Kathryn Bigelow, and directed by Bigelow. The…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re interviewing legendary actor Lance Henriksen (Terminator, Aliens, Millenium)! Lance shares many incredible stories about his acting experiences and what drives him. In this interview you’ll learn about his new movie Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen also starring Tim Thomerson and Adrienne Barbeau how Lance feels about pretentious B.S. why…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re needing a checkup and unlucky for us the doctor is in… SANE in Dr. Giggles (1992)! Directed by: Manny Coto Screenplay by: Manny Coto, Graeme Whifler Starring: Larry Drake, Holly Marie Combs, Cliff De Young, and Glenn Quinn Background Info (from Wikipedia): Dr. Giggles is a 1992 slasher film directed by…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re going back to high school with an assassin trying to take us out in Hiding Out (1987)! Directed by: Bob Giraldi Screenplay by: Joe Menosky and Jeff Rothberg Starring: Jon Cryer, Keith Coogan, and Annabeth Gish Background Info (from Wikipedia): Hiding Out is a 1987 movie starring Jon Cryer as a Wall Street broker “hiding out” as a high-school student as the…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re fighting mercenary terrorists at a boarding school in Toy Soldiers (1991)! Directed by: Daniel Petrie Jr. Screenplay by: Daniel Petrie, Jr. and David Koepp Starring: Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan, Andrew Divoff, and Louis Gossett, Jr. Background Info (from Wikipedia): Toy Soldiers is a 1991 American action drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, Jr. and starring Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Louis…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re talking about that savior of the universe himself, Flash (AH-HAH!) Gordon (1980)! Directed by: Mike Hodges Screenplay by: Lorenzo Semple Jr. and Michael Allin Starring: Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Topol, Timothy Dalton, Max von Sydow, Ornella Muti, and Brian Blessed Background Info (from Wikipedia): Flash Gordon is a 1980 British-American science fiction film, based on the comic strip of the same name created by Alex Raymond. The…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re writing you a love letter (anonymously, of course!) as we remember Secret Admirer (1985)! Directed by: David Greenwalt Screenplay by: Jim Kouf and David Greenwalt Starring: C. Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin, Kelly Preston, Fred Ward, and Dee Wallace Stone Synopsis: When Michael (Howell) receives a letter from a secret admirer, he believes it’s from the…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re going to break on through to the other side with Keifer and company in Flatliners (1990)! Directed by: Joel Schumacher Screenplay by: Peter Filardi Starring: Keifer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Julia Roberts, William Baldwin, and Oliver Platt Synopsis (from Wikipedia) : Flatliners is a 1990 American thriller film starring Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin and Oliver Platt as medical students using physical science in…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re joined by the hosts of Popspotting, Ryan and Jen Ozawa and we’re all wearing bras on our heads as we talk about Weird Science (1985)! Directed by: John Hughes Screenplay by: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan-Mitchell Smith, Kelly LeBrock, and Bill Paxton Synopsis: Weird Science is a sci-fi/comedy written and directed by John…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re dusting off a forgotten “gem” and going to war with Tim Thomerson against alien invaders in Zone Troopers (1985)! Directed by: Danny Bilson Screenplay by: Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo Starring: Tim Thomserson, Timothy Van Patten, and Art LaFleur Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia): In Italy during World War II, a patrol…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’ll see if we possess the “power of the glow,” because we’re talking about 1985’s The Last Dragon! Sho’Nuff! Directed by: Lt. Willie L. Franklin Screenplay by: Louis Venosta Starring: Taimak, Julius Carry, and Vanity Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia): Set in New York City, the plot follows a teenage martial arts student…
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In this 50th (!) episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re breaking out the cheese and talking 1983’s Of Unknown Origin! Directed by: George P. Cosmatos Screenplay by: Brian Taggert Starring: Peter Weller and Shannon Tweed Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia): Mild-mannered everyman Bart Hughes has a great life in New York. When his wife and child leave for a vacation,…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’ll learn why high school is a lot like prison as we try to escape from Three O’Clock High (1987)! Directed by: Phil Joanou Screenplay by: Richard Christian Matheson, Thomas Szollosi Starring: Casey Siemaszko, Annie Ryan, Richard Tyson, and Stacey Glick. Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia): Three O’Clock High is a 1987 high-school…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason finds out if Joel really thinks he’s a cowboy, to which Joel replies, “Yippee-Kai yay mutha!#@%$!” as we talk Die Hard (1988)! Directed by: John McTiernan Screenplay by: Steven E. de Souza and Jeb Stuart Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Alexander Gudonov, and Reginald VelJohnson. Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia):…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we learn why you should NEVER feed Joel after midnight and why Jason NEVER takes a bath ’cause we’re talking that yuletide, 80s creature feature classic, Gremlins (1984)! Directed by: Joe Dante Screenplay by: Chris Columbus Starring: Zach Galligan, Pheobe Cates, Dick Miller, Hoyt Axton, and the voice of Howie Mandell. Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia): Gremlins is a…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we really, really try not to answer the phone when we discuss that cheery, holiday staple, Black Christmas (1974)! Directed by: Bob Clark Screenplay by: Roy Moore Starring: Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, John Saxon, Andrea Martin, and Margot Kidder. Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia): Black Christmas is a 1974 Canadian slasher film directed…
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by Joel G. Robertson Well, you asked for it, so now we’re giving it to you… That’s right, it’s the first ever Forgotten Flix Podcast promo! Okay, so maybe you didn’t ask for it, but this is the holiday season, so Jason and I thought we’d give back to our listeners and podcasters the world over. How you ask? Why,…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’ll find out if Jason or Joel has ever been hit in the face with a toaster oven when we talk about Scrooged (1988)! Directed by: Richard Donner Screenplay by: Mitch Glazer and Michael O’Donoghue Starring: Bill Murray, Karen Allen, Bobcat Goldthwaite, Robert Mitchum, John Glover, Carol Kane, and Jake Johannson. Synopsis…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it’s time to learn why you NEVER put your hairy Angus in a smoking hole with 1987’s The Gate! Directed by: Tibor Takács Screenplay by: Michael Nankin Starring: Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, and Kelly Rowan. Synopsis: The Gate is a 1987 “family” horror movie about kids in suburbia accidentally-on-purpose opening…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it’s time to get down and dirty with Snake Plissken in John Carpenter’s 1981 action/sci-fi classic Escape From New York! Director: John Carpenter Starring: Kurt Russell, Donald Pleasance, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne Barbeau, Ernest Borgnine, Harry Dean Stanton, Lee Van Cleef, and Tom Atkins. Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia): Escape from New York is a 1981 American science…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re going to win in the end as we get into the existential plight of the 27-year-old teenagers in Teen Wolf (1985)! Director: Rod Daniel Starring: Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti, Jerry Levine, and Mark Holton. Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia): Teen Wolf is a 1985 American fantasy comedy film released by Atlantic Releasing…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re harking back to a much beloved childhood film, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth (1986)! Director: Jim Henson Starring: Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, Toby Froud, and Brian Henson. Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia): Labyrinth is a 1986 British/American fantasy film directed by Jim Henson, produced by George Lucas, and designed by Brian Froud. Henson collaborated on the screenwriting with children’s author Dennis Lee, Terry Jones from Monty…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re taking on a double-feature of the undead as we discuss the classic Night of the Living Dead (1968) and the surprisingly effective 1990 remake! Director: George A. Romero (1968 version); Tom Savini (1990 version) Cast of ’68 version: Judith O’Dea, Duane Jones, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, Keith Wayne, Judith Ridley, Russell…
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by Joel G. Robertson So, you’re just sitting there, minding your own business when you see it. What the hell?!? Is that a new Forgotten Flix episode downloading to my preferred mp3 listening device? And the answer, my fallow fiends, is yes! For the month of October, as part of our 2011 October Spooky Flix Fest and as a way to get…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’ve got good news and bad news… the good news is… we’re talking Night of the Creeps (1986)! The bad news is… well, unless you’ve got an alien-brain slug doing the undulating dance of the undead between your ears, there is no bad news! Director: Fred Dekker Starring: Tom Atkins, Jason Lively,…
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So, you’re just sitting there, minding your own business when you see it. What the hell?!? Is that a new Forgotten Flix episode downloading to my preferred mp3 listening device? And the answer, my fallow fiends, is yes! For the month of October, as part of our 2011 October Spooky Flix Fest, and as a way to get out the…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’ll never sleep again as we talk about Wes Craven’s classic A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)! Directed by Wes Craven and starring Heather Lagenkamp, Robert Englund, John Saxon, Johnny Depp, and Amanda Wyss. Synopsis: When her teenage friends begin dying in their sleep, Nancy (Heather Lagenkamp) knows who’s responsible: the same…
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by Joel G. Robertson So, you’re just sitting there, minding your own business when you see it. What the hell?!? Is that a new Forgotten Flix episode downloading to my preferred mp3 listening device of choice? And the answer, my fallow fiends, is yes! For the month of October, as part of our 2011 October Spooky Flix Fest, and as…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re asking “Who goes there?” in John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982)! Directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley . Synopsis: A group of men working at an outpost in the Antartic cross paths with an alien organism capable of assimilating and creating a perfect genetic copy of…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it’s the premiere episode of our first OCTOBER SPOOKY FLIX FEST! We’re kicking things off with a fan favorite and winner of our listener’s poll, The Monster Squad (1987)! Directed by Fred Dekker (Night of the Creeps, Robocop 3) and starring Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Brent Chalem, Ryan Lambert, Duncan Regehr, Tom Noonan,…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re searching for One Eyed Willie with The Goonies (1985)! Directed by Richard Donner (Lethal Weapon series, Superman (1978), The Omen) and produced by Steven Spielberg (he made a couple of no-budget flicks no one’s ever heard of) and starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Richard Davi, Ann Ramsey, Joe Pantoliano, Synopsis:…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re taking it to the mean streets of Detroit and kickin’ bad-guy ass with Robocop (1987)! Directed by Paul Verhoeven (Starship Troopers, Basic Instinct, Hollow Man) and starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Miguel Ferrer, Ronny Cox, and Kurtwood Smith. Synopsis: When a cop named Murphy (Weller) is gunned down by a gang…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re heading out west… the wild west that is! And while we’re out here, we reckoned we better mosey on up to the town hall and catch us one of them thar new fangled picture shows we been hearing so much about these days. Well, looky here! We done gone and seen…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re Romancing the Stone (1984) with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner! In this action/adventure/romance directed by Robert (Back to the Future) Zemeckis, turner plays Joan Wilder, a romance novelist who takes off for Colombia to save her kidnapped sister. The antiquities smugglers who have Joan’s sister (one of them played by the…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we travel back to a time when men were men and squids were squids! That’s right, we’re going down the line with Jack Deth in 1985’s Trancers! Written and directed by Charles Band and starring Tim Thomerson and Helen Hunt, this low-budget, sci-fi- neo-noir classic (and it’s 5 sequels) was a staple…
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It’s the 3oth episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast! And for this extra-special occasion we give you the 80s Cheeseball Double Feature: Masters of the Universe and (gulp!) Garbage Pail Kids: The Movie! Join us as we endure discuss the finer points of Dolph Lundgren as He-man and Frank Langella as Skeletor. Not to mention Courtney Cox in her cinematic…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we ‘d like to welcome you to… FRIGHT NIGHT (1985)! Written and directed by Tom Holland and starring William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, Amanda Bearse, Stephen Geoffreys, and the late, great Roddy McDowall. So, the real question remains: does Fright Night still hold up after all these years? Fright Night tells the tale of…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we discuss the creepy, suspenseful classic The Stepfather (1987)! Directed by Joseph Ruben and starring Terry O’Quinn (Lost), Jill Schoelen (Popcorn, The Phantom of the Opera), and Shelly Hack (King of Comedy). This is the tale of Jerry Blake (O’Quinn), family man extraordinaire. He dreams of having the “perfect” family and he’ll…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re going over the edge in 1993’s Cliffhanger, directed by Renny Harlin (Prison, Die Hard 2, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Cutthroat Island) and starring Sylvester Stallone, Janine Turner, Michael Rooker, and John Lithgow. This was a personal fave of Joel’s when he was a teenager; however, he hasn’t seen it in 15 years.…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we enter House (1986). Directed by Steve Miner and starring William Katt, George Wendt, and Richard Moll, House is a creature feature, practical-effects driven monster movie brought to you by the creative team who made the original Friday the 13th. William Katt plays Roger Cobb, a horror novelist who’s coming to terms with…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re heading out to defend the frontier from the Kodan Armada in The Last Starfighter (1984). Directed by Nick “The Original Michael Myers” Castle and starring Lance Guest. Catherine Mary Stewart and Robert Preston, this is a movie close to both of our hears, and most likely, yours too. Cinematic Nostalgia Disorder be…
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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, it’s What About Bob? from 1991, starring Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, and Julie Hagerty. When Dr. Leo Marvin takes on the hyper-neurotic Bob Wiley as a patient, he gets WAY more than a new fan of his self-serving, self-help book. But rather, Bob becomes an uninvited (and supremely unwanted) house guest, following…
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