The Cinematic Sausage - A Podcast about film, not offal in a long tube ......

G & S everyone, and welcome to the next edition of the Cinematic Sausage Podcast. This time I’m joined by broadcaster Martin Holmes*, and he escorts us in double quick time to the very beginning of the ‘Carry On’ film franchise. Martin pieces together a film of Conscription, Copulation and Kindness, and explores the format of post WW2 combat films that this film helped to shape. He surprisingly highlights how Full Metal Jacket owes a big debit to Carry On Sergeant.   *Vision on Sound radio show- FAB Radio International channel 1, Every Sunday 1900hrs GMT

Yes, I’m back for a third season of delving into the film vaults of yesteryear. This July marks the 30th anniversary of ‘Jurassic Park’ being released in the UK. I know, 30 years! I’m joined by Lisa Parker* from the ‘Round the Archives’ podcast, who leads the way through this amusement park disaster movie. Casting an eye over the film, explaining her childhood interest in wacking great big dinosaurs, and checking out some other big names that were considered for this film. So, grab your popcorn and put your running shoes on as the ‘Raptors’ are coming! ‘Welcome to Jurassic Park’ *Lisa Parker & Andrew Trowbridge can be found regularly hosting a multifaceted podcast on all aspects of archive and forgotten television; ‘ROUND THE ARCHIVES’. Check them out on all good podcast platforms and on twitter.  

A cheeky Valentines Day quickie, unscripted and improvised. When you're unsure how to compliment your date night, why not choose one of my favorite romantic films; 'Somewhere In Time' Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour and the wonderful Christopher Plummer. All from the writer who brought you the gremlin ripping Bill Shatner's plane apart in 'The Twilight Zone' A love story that spans decades bridged by a picture, sealed with the love of two young people separated by time. Happy Valentines Day everyone

In this edition I pay tribute to Ealing Film Studios, the quintessential British film marker. In part One I take a look at the History of the ‘Studios on the Green’ and the fantastic films it produced. Coming in Part Two I review the almost forgotten ‘Train of Events’ from 1949 starring Ealing stalwart Jack Warner I hope you enjoy this edition.

Hell, hath no fury like a lorry driver's accelerator pedal. In this edition of The Cinematic Sausage, I’m joined once again by regular contributor Martin Holmes* (Broadcaster/Artist) as he takes us through the aptly named ‘Hell Drivers’ from 1957, with the world’s most stellar cast list. Stanley Baker, Patrick McGoohan, William Hartnell, Peggy Cummins, Sidney James, Gordon Jackson, Alfie Bass, Sean Connery (seriously) Herbert Lom all star in this gritty sometimes violent film about a band of misfit haulage drivers risking their lives just to make a crust. So, sit back in your easy chair and let Martin and I do the driving, in this special edition. If you would like to contribute to The Cinematic Sausage you can contact me through twitter @a_mivvi I hope you enjoy this edition and come back again. Please do pass on the word as every little helps Kind Regards Warren *Martin Holmes can be heard on the Vision On Sound radio show every Sunday evening at 7pm (GMT) on internet radio channel FAB Radio International. He is also a talented writer and illustrator, his bestselling illustrated book ‘Nosferatutu’ The Dancyr is available through Lulu Press and Amazon. You can contact him on twitter @MAW_H

A brief examination of why the character of ‘Mr. Perks’ the porter in the film The Railway Children (1970) and Bernard Cribbins are so similar. Bernard Cribbins 1928-2022

Hello, In this edition of ‘The Cinematic Sausage’, I’m joined by Poet, Writer, Amateur Film Maker and Prolific Podcaster Paul Chandler. He walks us through the feel-good French Film ‘Amelie’ and waxes lyrical about his admiration for its leading lady. I however delve into the murky and sometimes deadly world of espionage as I compare the 3 films based on John Buchan’s short story ‘The 39 Steps’ I hope you enjoy this edition’s offerings. If you feel motivated to contribute why not give it a bash and become another of our new voices here on the ‘Cinematic Sausage’. You can contact me at our twitter page (search for The Cinematic Sausage) Best wishes, WHC

Coming Soon on 'A Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog' - Podcast Lisa Parker experiences buckets of 'Kensington Gore' as she enters the world of 'Hammer Horror films'

In this edition of the podcast I'm rejoined by the host of the 'Vision on Sound' radio show, Martin Holmes. We revisit the classic black and white Docu Crime Drama 'The Blue Lamp' starring Jack Warner,Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde, Peggy Evans and the great Bernard Lee. -A uniformed Police Officer is killed in a botched armed robbery in 1950s London and the Police Officers of Paddington Green are out to catch the killer- From this cracker of a film a British institution was created, the character of PC George Dixon. 'A Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog' - Podcast

Corr Blimey that's a Big One! In this edition I take a look at the entire collection of Carry On Films, from the Black and White originals into the Colour heyday of the 1960s. Also joining me is our resident Historian, Lisa Parker who takes no nonsense from Sid James' Henry Tudor.   So What are you waiting for, tune those ears into 'A Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog' - Podcast

Welcome to the festive edition of 'A Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog' Podcast.  This time around Actor and Writer Nick Goodman takes a look at his festive favorite 'Who Slew Auntie Roo?' from 1971 and I extol the virtues of 'The Amazing Mr Blunden'  from 1972

Our third helping of alternative Christmas turkey, when I delve into the 1959 'B' Movie , The Giant Behemoth. My 'little bit extra' festive film review takes a look at the Turkeys of British B Movies in, 'Is there turkey for Christmas....?'

Yes dear listener just for you I delve deeply into my cavernous Christmas sack and pull out another Turkey in this 'Little Bit Extra'. So charge your glasses, cos you're going to need it as we set sail into the uncharted waters of the British 'B' Movie The Monthly edition of 'A Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog' will be out as usual later in this festive month. Enjoy and remember this is business, its nothing personal 

This festive time as well as December's edition of the Podcast I'm giving you a 'Little Bit Extra' as an early crimble present. Over the next few weeks I visit 5 British 'God Awful' B Movies and ask you to give a turkey a chance this Christmas time.

This edition I re-visit the world of Sherlock Holmes and review Peter Cushing's last outing as the great consulting detective, whilst giving a little background to the great man himself. The Masks of Death television movie was made in 1984 which pairs the great Cushing with Sir John Mills as Doctor Watson. The year is 1913 and the dark clouds of war are looming on the horizon. 'A Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog' - Podcast

This Halloween season here's a free little bit extra from the Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog Podcast. Stuck finding that appropriate Film this Halloween Night, let me help you on your foolish way.....................

In this edition of the 'Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog' podcast my guest Lisa Parker pushes the boat out and takes a look at her two favorite 1970s disaster films; 'The Poseidon Adventure' and The 'Towering Inferno' 

Join me and guest contributor, Broadcaster and Podcaster Martin Holmes as he waxes passionate lyrical about his favorite war film 'Where Eagles Dare' I blow the dust off another forgotten black and white classic, as I delve into the 'Vault of Mono Chrome'. This time for the sobering tale of 'Yesterday's Enemy' produced by Hammer Films So if you love your film join me for 50 minutes of  silver screen history 

Welcome to the 2nd Edition of 'A Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog'. This time I explore the world of the 'British Horror Portmanteau', and how Amicus Films used it to great success in the late 1960s into the mid 1970s. I open up the vault of Monochrome a review 'Ealing Films' first and most important Portmanteau 'Dead of Night' from 1945 So join me for a journey into the world of film

Its Christmas!And time for one of our festive specials with long suffering guest Martin Holmes, he of the ‘Vision on Sound’ radio show (every Sunday night FAB radio international… 7pm GMT ….end of plug)3 years agoWe reviewed both the black and white Quatermass films, last year we kept the cold in with the masterpiece that is ‘The Spy That Came In From The Cold’, so keeping up the cheerful theme, this year we went with an ecological apocalypticthriller.The 1960s black and white corker ‘The Day The Earth Caught Fire’, introducing Edward Juddand starring the irrepressible Leo McKern’Set in a Fleet Street newsroom and on the streets of London, we trace the beginning of the end (perhaps) of the whole of mankind. Surprisingly caused by the stupidity of 2 ofthe world’s superpowers as they test detonate their nuclear bombs.The tension builds up to a do or die conclusion. See society slowly falling apart and witness the heroic part a spilt screen Morris Minor plays in this 60s masterpiece. Directed and written by the great Val Guest, it’s a must view for those who enjoy their sci-fi disaster films on the realistic side. Merry Christmas to you all