100 Things we learned from film

Sink your teeth into 1985’s Fright Night — a perfect blend of suburban satire, 80s flair, and bloodsucking fun. We’re talking practical effects, prosthetic nightmares, and one of the most charming vampires ever to hit the big screen. From Tom Holland’s sharp direction to Chris Sarandon’s suave menace, this is horror with heart, humour, and a lot of fake blood.Joining us this week are director Geoff Harmer and writer-producer Peter Hearn, the punk-powered duo behind Dead Air and Blink. We dive into their creative chaos: From punk rock to puppets to pure psychological panic and explore how Fright Night’s mix of comedy and terror still inspires their own brand of indie horror magic today.You can find Geoff and Pete's work at:https://www.youtube.com/@fraughtUKFrightseers: Future Proof Trailer can be fund here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfV5HHrUPAA&feature=youtu.beand don't miss Blink The scariest Short Film John and Planty have seen all year:https://youtu.be/AVHV7mJTHFw?si=6swN81Hy5N8SNjJN---If you love what we do and want to sink your teeth a little deeper into the show, you can support us over on Patreon. You’ll get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes chats, and the odd bit of delightful nonsense we can’t put anywhere else. Every pledge helps us keep digging into the weird, wonderful world of film — one movie at a time.patreon.com/100thingsfilm---Fright Night is a 1985 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Tom Holland, in his directorial debut. The film follows teenager Charley Brewster (played by William Ragsdale), who discovers that his next-door neighbor Jerry Dandrige (Chris Sarandon) is a vampire. When no one believes him, Charley decides to get Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), a TV show host who acted in films as a vampire hunter, to stop Jerry's killing spree.The film was released on August 2, 1985, and grossed $24.9 million at the box office. Since its release, it has received positive reviews from critics and become a cult classic, and spawned the media franchise of the same name. Fright Night was followed by a sequel, Fright Night Part 2, in 1988, and a remake of the same name in 2011.

This week on 100 Things We Learned From Film we’re travelling back to 1902 with Georges Méliès’ visionary masterpiece A Trip to the Moon. From the influence of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells to Méliès’ own background as a stage magician, we explore how one short film shaped cinema as we know it. We dive into the creation of the iconic “rocket in the moon’s eye” shot, the hand-painted colour prints, the Selenites’ acrobatics, and the huge cost of mounting such an ambitious production. We’ll also discover how the film was pirated around the world, why Méliès died in relative obscurity, and how this remarkable piece of cinema was rescued and restored more than a century later.We also look at the legacy of A Trip to the Moon, its return to the Cannes Film Festival with a new score by Air, and how Martin Scorsese’s Hugo brought Méliès’ story to a new generation. From surrealist painters to The Simpsons, the film’s influence has never faded. Join us as we count down 100 things we learned from one of the most important films ever made.Support the show on Patreon for early access, bonus episodes and extra content: patreon.com/100thingsfilmFind us on Bluesky: @100thingsfilmFollow us on Instagram: @100thingsfilmEmail us: 100thingsfilm@gmail.com---Tags innita trip to the moon, a trip to the moon 1902, georges melies, melies, le voyage dans la lune, early cinema, silent film, film history, history of film, first science fiction film, sci fi cinema, hugo scorsese, martin scorsese hugo, air soundtrack, hand painted film, silent movies, french cinema, cinema history, movie trivia, film trivia, movie podcast, film podcast, 100 things we learned from film, movie facts, cinema restoration, unesco memory of the world, trip to the moon facts, trip to the moon explained, moon rocket eye scene, selenites, jules verne film, hg wells film, first sci fi movie

This week we’re heading into the wilderness with John Candy and Dan Aykroyd in the 1988 comedy classic The Great Outdoors.From the legendary “Old 96er” steak challenge and disastrous water skiing lessons to wisecracking raccoons and one unforgettable bald-headed bear, this lakeside family holiday has become a cult favourite of the 1980s. Written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch, The Great Outdoors is a movie that proves family vacations are never peaceful: especially when Bart the Bear crashes the party.In this episode, we uncover 50 of the best facts behind the film. Discover how Bass Lake in California doubled for Wisconsin, how Annette Benning made her film debut, and what really went into wrangling raccoons, leeches, and one very patient grizzly. Whether you rented it on VHS, caught it on TV, or are revisiting it for the first time in years, this is the perfect summer throwback.For more episodes, head to 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk where you can catch up on all our previous shows.If you’d like to support the podcast, get shoutouts on future episodes, and access exclusive bonus content, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/100thingsfilm---The Great Outdoors is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Howard Deutch, written and produced by John Hughes, and starring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy with supporting roles by Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening (in her film debut), Chris Young, Lucy Deakins, and Robert Prosky. The film is about two families spending a vacation at a fictional resort town in northern Wisconsin.

In this episode of 100 Things We Learned From Film, we’re joined by award winning actress and creator Candice Palladino to dive deep into the 1992 comedy classic Sister Act, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, and Harvey Keitel. Together we uncover 100 fascinating facts about the film, from behind-the-scenes stories and casting choices to filming locations, production trivia, and the unforgettable music that turned this movie into a worldwide hit. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or revisiting the convent for the first time in years, this episode is packed with insights and laughs.Candice brings her unique perspective as a performer and creative to help us explore the legacy of Sister Act and why it remains one of the most beloved comedies of the ’90s. Expect trivia you didn’t know, behind-the-scenes secrets you’ll love, and plenty of fun along the way as we celebrate one of cinema’s most joyful films. If you’re passionate about movie facts, film history, and laughs, this is the episode for you.---All of Candice's links and Socials can be found on her website at: www.candicepalladino.com so get on that because she's a brilliant follow!But we seriously recommend checking out the short horror film BLINK created by Fraught Productions and starring Candice and Penelope Yeulet. It's the scariest 3 minutes you'll watch today!Also Candice's Comedy Musical Web series IT'S DAISY MAY:https://youtu.be/FTXxfYe2Jv4?si=ZULS8jeyPIf-AW9FJust a sweet southern gal that wants be friends and nothing creepy at all... We promise!The picture used on the Thumbnail is credited to photographer Richard Wakefield... the one of Candice. not the Whoppi one. That was knicked off a google image search, innit?---Sister Act is a 1992 American musical crime comedy film directed by Emile Ardolino and written by Paul Rudnick (billed as Joseph Howard). It stars Whoopi Goldberg as a lounge singer forced to hide in a convent after being placed in a witness protection program. It also features Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, and Harvey Keitel.Sister Act was one of the most financially successful comedies of the early 1990s, grossing $231 million worldwide against a $31 million budget. Its success extended to the home video market, and it was the most rented film of 1993 in the United States. The film spawned a franchise, which consists of the 1993 sequel Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit and a musical adaptation, which premiered in 2006

This week we’re kicking down doors and arguing over steering wheels as we dive into Rush Hour; the action-comedy classic that teamed up Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker for the first time.We’ve got behind-the-scenes stories, casting chaos, mad stunts, and why Jackie nearly turned the whole thing down. Plus: a whole lot of facts about bloopers, rewrites and the number two song of the 90's apparently.So grab your badge, grab your nunchucks, and don’t ever touch a black man’s radio.---Rush Hour is a 1998 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Brett Ratner from a screenplay by Jim Kouf and Ross LaManna and a story by LaManna. It stars Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, Chris Penn, and Elizabeth Peña. In the film, Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) Chief Inspector Lee (Chan) and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Detective James Carter (Tucker) are forced to work together to rescue a Chinese diplomat's abducted daughter.Development on Rush Hour began in 1995, after LaManna wrote a spec script, which was first initially sold to Hollywood Pictures with Ratner and Chan both attached to the project. The film was eventually shelved until being acquired by New Line Cinema, who had an established relationship with Ratner and Tucker following Money Talks (1997). Several actors were considered prior to Tucker signing onto the project, with the rest of the cast rounded out by early 1997. Principal photography began that November and lasted until January 1998, with filming locations including Los Angeles and Hong Kong.Rush Hour was theatrically released in the United States on September 18, 1998, by New Line Cinema. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Tucker and Chan's chemistry and performances. It also grossed $245.3 million worldwide and was followed by two sequels: Rush Hour 2 (2001) and Rush Hour 3 (2007).

This week, we’re hitting the road with Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical love letter to 1970s rock and roll, Almost Famous. We’ve got facts about the music, the madness, and the moments that made this one of the greatest rock movies ever made.From Robert Plant’s “golden god” moment to Kate Hudson’s iconic coat, from near-fatal plane rides to the true story behind “Tiny Dancer,” we dig into the real history, the on-set chaos, and the rock-solid trivia you didn’t know you needed.It’s all happening.---Almost Famous is a 2000 American comedy drama film written and directed by Cameron Crowe, starring Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Patrick Fugit, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. It tells the story of a teenage journalist, played by Fugit, writing for Rolling Stone magazine in the early 1970s, touring with the fictitious rock band Stillwater, and writing his first cover story on the band. The film is semi-autobiographical, as Crowe himself was a teenage writer for Rolling Stone.The film performed poorly in theatres, grossing $47.4 million against a $60 million budget.[3] It was widely acclaimed by critics and earned four Academy Award nominations, including a win for Best Original Screenplay. It also won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. Roger Ebert hailed it as the best film of the year and the ninth-best film of the 2000s. The film also won two Golden Globe Awards, one for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and another for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for Hudson.The film is regarded by some as a cult classic and in a 2016 international poll conducted by the BBC, Almost Famous was ranked the 79th greatest film since 2000, while it was ranked as the 47th best film of the 21st century in a 2025 poll by The New York Times. In a Hollywood Reporter 2014 list voted on by "studio chiefs, Oscar winners and TV royalty", Almost Famous was ranked the 71st greatest film of all time#AlmostFamous #MovieTrivia #RockAndRoll

We travel back to 1984 to break down James Cameron’s sci-fi masterpiece The Terminator. From on-set chaos to behind-the-scenes genius, from the film’s tiny budget to its massive cultural impact, we’ve crammed in facts, stories, and surprises about the film.Expect:🦾 Arnold’s 14 lines of dialogue.🎥 Guerrilla filmmaking in the streets of LA.💻 The pixelated “future war” of early gaming.💥 Explosions you could feel through your Walkman.No sequels. No reboots. Just the original killer robot movie that changed cinema forever.💡 If you love movie trivia, ’80s sci-fi, or just want to know how one film rewrote the rules of action cinema, you’re in the right place.---Want to support the podcast?It'll only cost you a quid and we'll shout you out every episode!It's nowt to you but it means the world to us.patreon.com/100thingsfilmYou can also find us everywhere else at100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk

What happens when cutting-edge science meets ancient ghosts in a crumbling British mansion? This week, John & Planty dive deep into the BBC’s cult classic The Stone Tape Nigel Kneale’s chilling fusion of tech and the supernatural.We’re unpacking every shocking sound cue, reel-to-reel moment, and experimental psychic theory. You’ll learn about ghostly geology, failed Doctor Whos, and how a 1972 Christmas horror became a timeless slice of sci-fi TV history.This one’s a proper hauntological rabbit hole.search 100 Things We Learned From Film wherever you get your podcastsAbout the Film:Title: The Stone TapeAir Date: 25 December 1972 (BBC Two)Written by: Nigel KnealeDirected by: Peter SasdyProduced by: Innes LloydRuntime: 90 minutesCountry: United KingdomGenre: Techno-horror / Ghost Story / Sci-FiOriginal Broadcast Format: PAL colour (shot on 2” videotape and 16mm film)Full Cast & Characters:Michael Bryant as Peter BrockJane Asher as Jill GreeleyIain Cuthbertson as Roy CollinsonMichael Bates as Eddie HolmesReginald Marsh as HargraveTom Chadbon as StewartJames Cosmo as Maudsley (yes, that James Cosmo)Philip Trewinnard as CrawshawNeil Wilson as Clegg💥 In This Episode We Cover:Why The Stone Tape still haunts horror fansNigel Kneale’s influence on sci-fi and supernatural TVWhat’s “stone tape theory” and how it shaped ghost huntingcast members from Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, and beyondThe wild production process and location secrets💾 Support the Show:Want your own 60-second film fact bomb made just for you, a shoutout and a chance for your very own fave film rubbished?Join the cult at 👉 patreon.com/100thingsfilm

This week, we strap on the sequins, fluff up our ruffled shirts, and step into the glitter-soaked world of Strictly Ballroom — the 1992 debut feature from Baz Luhrmann that kicked off his Red Curtain Trilogy.From Federation dance politics to flaming Galahs and the power of self-expression, we pull apart every sparkly frame to bring you circa 100 weird, wonderful, and deeply daft things we learned along the way. Expect mullets, Paso Dobles, and more than one mention of the word "strictly."We also look at Baz’s background in theatre, how the film was made on a shoestring budget, and why ballroom dancing became big in the early ’90s — all with our usual mix of facts, nonsense, and affectionate ridicule.This episode is especially for Mrs Planty's Birthday. 21 and a bit you absolute legend.Support the show for a shoutout and get your own pick on the pod, plus access to exclusive stuff like our 60-second custom film fact videos:patreon.com/100thingsfilmFind all our links at:100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk---Strictly Ballroom is a 1992 Australian romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Baz Luhrmann in his feature directorial debut. The film is the first in his Red Curtain Trilogy of theatre-motif-related films; it was followed by 1996's Romeo + Juliet and 2001's Moulin Rouge!Strictly Ballroom is based on a critically acclaimed stage play, originally set up in 1984 by Luhrmann and fellow students during his studies at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney. An expanded version of the play became a success at the Czechoslovakian Youth Drama Festival in Bratislava in 1986. In 1988, it had a successful season at Sydney's Wharf Theatre, where it was seen by Australian music executive Ted Albert and his wife Antoinette. They both loved it, and, when Albert, soon after, set up the film production company M&A Productions with ex-Film Australia producer Tristram Miall, they offered Luhrmann their plan to transform his play into a film. He agreed on the condition that he would also get to direct it.

Welcome to another glittering deep dive from 100 Things We Learned From Film! This week, we're panning for cinematic gold with Charlie Chaplin’s silent comedy classic, The Gold Rush.💡 We unearth fascinating facts about Chaplin’s Little Tramp, the madness of frozen boot dinners, real bear encounters, United Artists’ rebellious spirit, and how a silent film managed to speak volumes nearly 100 years later.👢 Expect frozen shoes, fork-dancing, starving prospectors, and the world’s worst cabin share.🎭 Was Chaplin really hanging off a cliff?🍽️ Did people actually eat boiled shoes?📽️ Why did United Artists nearly break Hollywood?PLUS: Planty goes full Tramp mode and uncovers what else was going on in 1925 (spoiler: it gets wild).🔎 Featured Topics:– Charlie Chaplin’s genius and ego– The history of United Artists– Bear wrangling in the silent era– Iconic scenes & how they were shot– Cold weather filmmaking madness– Gold Rush trivia that isn’t in the film🎧 Listen now and strike trivia gold with us!👉 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk🎙️ Support us for £1/month & pick an episode!#CharlieChaplin #TheGoldRush #SilentFilmTrivia #MoviePodcast #FilmHistory #ChaplinFacts #100ThingsPodcast #BehindTheScenes #ClassicCinema

Surf's up, and the crime wave is gnarly.This week on 100 Things We Learned From Film, we’re grabbing our boards, slipping on our Nixon masks, and catching waves (and feelings) with the 1991 cult classic Point Break. Planty and John ride through the most extreme FBI training montage ever committed to film, debate how many meatball subs is too many, and discover just how wet Keanu Reeves got making this movie.We’re talking skydiving stunts, behind-the-scenes beefcakes, surfing facts, FBI realness from Quantico, and the legacy of director Kathryn Bigelow’s wild action masterpiece.This episode was picked by our radical patron Maria – who supports the show for just £1 a month and gets a shoutout! Want yours? Hit up:👉 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk🧠 In this episode you’ll learn:Why Patrick Swayze did most of his own stuntsHow Keanu became Johnny Utah (and why Johnny Unitas should be honoured)Which surfer inspired BodhiWhat the FBI really teaches you (spoiler: not surfing)The surprising link between Point Break and The Fast and the Furious🔎 Keywords/SEO Tags:Point Break podcast, Point Break facts, Keanu Reeves FBI, Patrick Swayze surfing, Kathryn Bigelow movies, Point Break trivia, 100 Things We Learned From Film, best film podcasts UK, cult movie podcast, action movie podcast, surfing movies, skydiving stunts📢 Follow & Support Us:💻 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk📸 Instagram: @100ThingsPod📘 Facebook: /100ThingsPod💸 Support from just £1: Patreon.com/100Thingsfilm

This week we're doing the most Mid Rap, Taking the Turnpike to Jersey and putting on the last ray bans we'll ever wear with 1997's Men in Black.We're doing the comic and shadowy government departments. ---Want to support the podcast?It'll only cost you a quid and we'll shout you out every episode!It's nowt to you but it means the world to us.https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilmYou can also find us everywhere else atwww.100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk---Men in Black (abbreviated as MIB) is a 1997 American alien/UFO science fiction action comedy film[2] starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith as "men in black", secret agents who monitor and police extraterrestrials. The film is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, based on a script by Ed Solomon, that adapts the Aircel Comics series The Men in Black by Lowell Cunningham. In the film, Agent K (Jones) and Agent J (Smith) investigate a series of seemingly unrelated criminal incidents related to the extraterrestrials who live in secret on Earth. Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Rip Torn also appear in supporting roles.Development for the film began in 1992, after producers Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald optioned the rights to the comic book series. Solomon was soon hired to write the screenplay; Sonnenfeld was the preferred directorial choice, which resulted in delays due to his commitments to other film projects and a failure to secure any alternative directors. Principal photography began in March 1996 and lasted until that June, with filming primarily taking place in New York City. The film's visual effects were helmed by Industrial Light & Magic. The film's soundtrack contains the theme song of the same name, performed by Smith, as well as the score, composed by Danny Elfman.Men in Black premiered at Pacific's Cinerama Dome in Hollywood on June 25, 1997, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 2. It received critical acclaim for its screenplay, humour, action sequences, and the performances and chemistry between Jones and Smith. The film was a box-office success, grossing more than $589.4 million worldwide and becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 1997 as well as the ninth-highest-grossing film of the decade. It won for Best Makeup and was also nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Original Score at the 70th Academy Awards, among numerous other accolades. A sequel was released in 2002, a third film was released in 2012, and a stand-alone sequel was released in 2019, with Jones and Smith absent.---Tommy Lee Jones as Kevin Brown / Agent K: J's grizzled and humorless mentor. Will Smith as James Darrell Edwards III / Agent J: A former NYPD detective, newly recruited to the MIB. Linda Fiorentino as Dr. Laurel Weaver / Agent L: A deputy medical examiner, and later J's partner.Vincent D'Onofrio as Edgar / The Bug: An abusive farmer who is killed and eaten by a giant alien insect, which then wears his skin in order to search for the Galaxy and incite a war from the Arquillians. Rip Torn as Chief Zed: The head of the MIB.Tony Shalhoub as Jack Jeebs: An alien arms dealer who runs a pawn shop as a front.Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Beatrice: Edgar's abused wife.Mike Nussbaum as Gentle Rosenberg: An Arquillian royal family member, posing as a jeweler, who is the guardian of "the Galaxy".Jon Gries as Nick the van driver: the American smuggler who unknowingly carries a literal alien among his posse.Sergio Calderón as JoseJohn Alexander as Mikey: An alien who poses as a Mexican being smuggled across the border.Patrick Breen as Mr. RedgickBecky Ann Baker as Mrs....

This week we're attempting to to cash in on the announcement of Spaceballs 2 with our episode on Spaceballs the search for more downloads!We're talking the terrible 80's film choices of Gene Wilder, George Lucas and the original Star Wars Trilogy as well as Pizza Hut and why Elon Musk means we can't have nice things any more. ---Want to support the podcast?It'll only cost you a quid and we'll shout you out every episode!It's nowt to you but it means the world to us.https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilmYou can also find us everywhere else at www.100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk---Spaceballs is a 1987 American space opera parody film co-written, produced and directed by Mel Brooks. It primarily parodies the original Star Wars trilogy, but also other popular franchises such as Star Trek, Alien, The Wizard of Oz, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, and Transformers. The film stars Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis and Daphne Zuniga, with the supporting cast including Dick Van Patten, George Wyner, Lorene Yarnell, and the voice of Joan Rivers. In addition to Brooks playing a dual role, the film features Brooks regulars Dom DeLuise and Rudy De Luca in cameo appearances.In Spaceballs, heroic mercenary Lone Starr (Pullman) and his alien sidekick Barf (Candy) rescue Princess Vespa (Zuniga) of the planet Druidia and her droid, Dot Matrix (Yarnell, voiced by Rivers), from being captured by the Spaceballs, led by President Skroob (Brooks), who wants to use Vespa as ransom to obtain Druidia's air for their own planet. However, the heroes get stranded on a desert moon, where they encounter the wise Yogurt (also Brooks), who teaches Starr about the metaphysical power known as "the Schwartz". Meanwhile, Spaceball commanders Dark Helmet (Moranis) and Colonel Sandurz (Wyner) lead the search for them, but are hindered by their own incompetence.The film was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) on June 24, 1987. A sequel is in the early stages of development as of June 2025. Directed by Josh Greenbaum and co-written by Josh Gad and Brooks, the sequel will star Lewis Pullman, Keke Palmer, and Gad, with Brooks, Bill Pullman, Moranis, and Zuniga reprising their roles. The sequel has an anticipated theatrical release by MGM in 2027.---Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, a mercenary who travels the galaxy in his flying 1986 Winnebago Chieftain 33, Eagle 5. He is a parody of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo.John Candy as Barf, a parody of Chewbacca.Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa, the spoiled princess of Planet Druidia. She is a parody of Princess Leia.Joan Rivers as the voice of Dot Matrix, Princess Vespa's droid of honor and guardian. She is a parody of C‑3PO.Lorene Yarnell provided Dot Matrix's on-screen physical performance.Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, the Spaceballs' short-statured, bratty, and childish chief enforcer, who can wield the "down-side" of the Schwartz. He is a parody of Darth Vader.Mel Brooks as:President Skroob, the incompetent leader of Planet Spaceball. His name "Skroob" is an anagram of "Brooks".Yogurt, the wise and powerful keeper of the "up-side" of the Schwartz. He is a parody of Yoda.George Wyner as Colonel Sandurz, the commander of Spaceball One. His name is a reference to Colonel Sanders.Dick Van Patten as King Roland, the ruler of Planet Druidia and Princess Vespa's father.Michael Winslow as a radar technician on Spaceball One who can re-enact the radar's sounds.Ronny Graham as the minister.Jim J. Bullock as Prince Valium, a narcoleptic prince.Leslie Bevis as Commanderette Zircon, a minion of President Skroob on Planet...

🧠 Episode Summary:Another Bonus episode this week!In this deep-dive episode, Planty is joined by schlock cinema expert Joe from Hallmark of Greatness to unravel the twisted legacy of one of the most infamous cult films of all time: Faces of Death (1978).Together, they break down the bizarre blend of real footage, fake gore, and urban legend that made this video nasty a VHS-era rite of passage. Was it banned? How much of it was real? And why did millions of people pass around this grotesque documentary with whispered reverence?Expect:🔍 A forensic look at Faces of Death's production and hoax techniques📼 VHS culture and the rise of “video nasties”⚖️ The legal and moral backlash🧛‍♂️ Joe’s insights on what makes exploitation cinema tick — and why we’re drawn to the extreme💀 A few laughs amid the blood and mayhemIf you’ve ever wondered how Faces of Death became a cultural phenomenon — or you just want to hear two film lovers wrestle with their trauma — this one’s for you.🔗 Mentioned in this episode:Faces of Death (1978) – Directed by John Alan SchwartzHallmark of Greatness podcast – Listen on Spotify🎧Don’t forget to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it!---The Music for this episode is Darkness Speaks by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100364Artist: http://incompetech.com/

This week in yet a further example of a guest too good to be wasted on a filler show Planty is joined by Josh Wilson to talk Synth Pop, Long notes and The Mission impossible theme as we talk Take on me.---Be like literally billions of other people on the planet and watch the video for the song we're discussing here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914---You can also pay us £1 a month and check out the video interview on our Patreon. We can assure you we don't have billions of subs... but we're getting there.patreon.com/100thingsfilmWe've also got exclusive episodes, out takes and hours of content you can't get if you don't pay!---Josh comes to us from Super Familiar With The Wilsons podcast. A couple try and figure out the modern world each week. and lets be fair, if anyone can it's them.https://thewilsons.buzzsprout.com/