To kick off 2025, Charlie & George are looking back on what they watched in 2024! The brothers discuss what they loved, were mildly entertained by and what they felt were the turkeys of the year! Films include Dune 2, Gladiator 2, Alien Romulus, The Fall Guy, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and plenty of other nostalgia-bait! TV highlights include; Terminator Zero, Blue Eyed Samurai, The Gentleman and Shrinking For more in-depth reviews of Alien Romulus Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Roadhouse and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (plus much more!) - please check out our Patreon channel: www.patreon.com/retroramble
In this episode, it's Annual Arnie time, with Charlie and George delving into one of Schwarzenegger's biggest misfires - Last Action Hero! How can a film with the world's biggest star, a huge budget, a great concept, a successful director and the most expensive writers in Hollywood possibly fail?! Was it ahead of its time? Is it underrated? Tune in to find out!
In this month's episode, Charlie and George hop on board the Pork Chop Express, heading for Big Trouble in Little China! The boys journey into the murky mystical underworld of the beloved cult comedy classic to discuss the beautiful partnership of John Carpenter and Kurt Russell. Along the way, they chat synthesizers, kung fu, video games and James Hong stealing the show as the wickedly evil (David) Lo Pan. As usual, there'll be the usual production history, alternative casting, suspicious spin-offs and bad impressions....Indeeeed! Enjoy and please share! :)
For their end of year special, Charlie and George return to Present Day to share their thoughts on the films of 2017. From covering their favourite blockbusters to the ones that disappointed them, plus even a few recommended arthouse releases. SPOILER WARNING - Films discussed include: Logan, John Wick Chapter 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, Alien Covenant - See George’s review here. Wonder Woman, War for the Planet of The Apes, Dunkirk, Baby Driver, Blade Runner 2049 - See George’s review here. Thor Ragnarok, Justice League and The Last Jedi. Too modern for you? Fear not, Retro fans, we’ll be back very soon with our first podcast review for 2018, with the macho mullet masterpiece, Con Air!
For their first Bank Holiday special, and in true typical British fashion, The Brothers McGhee decided it was time to tackle a Bond film; namely Roger Moore’s swansong, A View To A Kill! Join Charlie & George as they prepare to dance into the fire, discuss bad facelifts, French stereotypes, not-so-subtle stuntmen and their love for Christopher…….Walken. As usual, there’s plenty of production, casting and location trivia, plus lots of bad impressions as the hosts try and out-Walken each other. Enjoy and please share!
In this Festive Special episode, Charlie and George break all the rules as they navigate the crazy chaos of cult classics Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. There's drinking, bad behaviour and swearing and that's just the hosts! Their post - midnight ramble covers everything from the Spielberg touch, the perils of using monkeys as a special effect, Hulk Hogan and double breasted dressing gowns. Be sure to check out our Patreon page - www.patreon.com/retroramble to access tonnes of additional content, reviews, videos and more. Copyright Notice: All copyright material remains the property of the original copyright holder and all clips and audio samples have been used only as a reference and as part of a review in line with Creative Commons FAIR USE policy.
George & Charlie revisit the event movie that transformed the comic-book genre - Tim Burton's Batman! From the safety of our Batcave, we discuss the film's lengthy pre-production challenges, the genius of Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton's knitwear and the excesses of a Prince soundtrack. Along the way, we also touch on the Batman legacy across film, TV and games, from Adam West's 1960's Bright Knight to this year's The Lego Batman Movie! Be sure to check out our Patreon page - www.patreon.com/retroramble to access tonnes of additional content, reviews, videos and more. Copyright Notice: All copyright material remains the property of the original copyright holder and all clips and audio samples have been used only as a reference and as part of a review in line with Creative Commons FAIR USE policy. RetroRamble 2017
In this episode George & Charlie take a look back at one the biggest movies from their childhood, The Goonies. Everyone that was a child of the 1980s remembers growing up with The Goonies, like Star Wars or Back to the Future it seems like it was a mandatory rite of passage, forever etched in our hearts. As well our usual features, bad impressions and Coulda Woulda Shoulda, we also take a look at the "Making of a Cult Classic" documentary which contained an even closer look at what happened whilst the film was being made and what became of the actors. Be sure to check out our Patreon page - www.patreon.com/retroramble to access tonnes of additional content, reviews, videos and more. Copyright Notice: All copyright material remains the property of the original copyright holder and all clips and audio samples have been used only as a reference and as part of a review in line with Creative Commons FAIR USE policy. RetroRamble 2017
In this episode Charlie & George decide to go and visit Alcatraz, only to find that Ed Harris has taken it over and is holding San Francisco hostage! It's arguably Michael Bay's greatest film, the last great Sean Connery appearance, and the start of the Nicolas Cage "Holy Action Trinity" (along with Face/Off and Con Air) it's the 90's action classic that is....The Rock. Be sure to check our Patreon page www.patreon.com/retroramble to access tonnes of additional content, reviews, videos and more. Copyright Notice: All copyright material remains the property of the original copyright holder and all clips and audio samples have been used only as a reference and as part of a review in line with Creative Commons FAIR USE policy. RetroRamble 2017
It's down, down to wire, as Charlie and George are back in Bond territory, tackling 1987's The Living Daylights! They discuss the debut of (the very underrated) Timothy Dalton and taking Bond back to his gritty roots. There are the typical Bond tropes to cover, including memorable action sequences, dastardly henchmen, and a synth-heavy John Barry score, amongst a very convoluted plot! So set your hopes up way too high - the living's in the way we diiiiiiiie!
In this episode, Charlie and George travel to Mexico for some stylish and sexy nineties gun play, it must mean Desperado! They delve into the films origins, as well as the career of writer/director/editor/sometimes musician Robert Rodriguez. To get there, they need to discuss his ground breaking debut, El Mariachi and the third installment of the trilogy, Once Upon A Time in Mexico. Expect bad impressions, sweaty chemistry (Banderas- Hayek, less so McGhee Brothers) and film trivia!
Get ready for a deep dive into the classic film that redefined the summer blockbuster - Jaws! Charlie and George celebrate the movie's 50th anniversary, reminiscing about its enduring impact whilst exploring its challenging production, iconic moments, characters and lasting legacy, from the problematic mechanical shark "Bruce" to John Williams' unforgettable score. Join them for a light-hearted yet insightful look back at a film that became a shared experience for a generation, making us all afraid to go into the water!
In this episode, Charlie and George revisit Danny Boyle's intense 2002 horror classic, 28 Days Later! They discuss everything from the iconic desolate London setting, production tricks, the breakout performances from Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris, the atmospheric score, and its role in shaping modern zombie horror. Join us for a spoiler-filled discussion as we explore this groundbreaking post-apocalyptic thriller and its lasting legacy. #28DaysLater #DannyBoyle #CillianMurphy #ZombieMovie #HorrorPodcast #Alexgarland #RetroFilmReview
In this episode, once again its time to pay tribute to another legend. Following the recent passing of Val Kilmer, George and Charlie take a moment to look back on their favourite films of an actor taken too soon. We will be covering Kilmer's uncanny performance as Jim Morrison in The Doors in our next patreon episode. Retro Ramble 2025
In this episode, to honour the late, great Gene Hackman, Charlie and George are taking a deep dive on Crimson Tide! There's a lot to discuss, it's a Tony Scott film (so expect slick, sweaty visuals), two of the greatest actors squaring off in a confined space and a booming Hans Zimmer soundtrack, paving the formula for future Simpson/Bruckheimer productions. As usual, there's some juicy behind-the-scenes insight and some interesting alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda.
A short special episode remembering the acting legend Gene Hackman, who we sadly lost a few weeks ago. Charlie and George discuss a variety of their favourite performances, from French Connection, Superman, Get Shorty, Royal Tenenbaums and The Conversation. Their next podcast episode will be a deep dive (pun intended) on Crimson Tide! Please like, review and share with like minded retro fans! Disclaimer: ALL COPYRIGHT USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CREATIVE COMMONS ACT.
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are off to Oregon, to see if Number 5 really is alive.... That's right, they're revisiting 80's cult classic Short Circuit! All the usual topics are covered, from preproduction challenges, suspicious spin offs to controversial casting (and that's not just Steve Guttenberg)! Does Short Circuit still hold up? Where does it rank with other family favourites? Listen to find out! Please like, review and share with like minded retro fans! Disclaimer: ALL COPYRIGHT USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CREATIVE COMMONS ACT.
It's that wonderful time of year again—Christmas! And what better way to celebrate than with a festive favourite film? This time, we're diving into a sequel to one of the biggest movies of the '80s: 1992's Batman Returns! Charlie and George take a deep dive into the superhero sequel where everything is ramped up - the villains, production design, classic Tim Burton weirdness and well, horniness. They discuss everything from production background, casting decisions, sequel spin-offs and probably too much time sharing their love for Christopher Walken's intense villain, Max Shreck! Santa Claus? 'fraid not, we're just some podcast who got lucky, and sue us, if we wanna give something back!
Charlie and George uncover a gateway to the other side of the universe, whisking themselves back to 1994 to revisit Stargate! The film that launched a host of TV spin-offs, comics and games, the boys delve into its origins, casting and post-production struggles. Plus there's lots of chat about Kurt Russell's hair. Enjoy and please share!
It's another Halloween special and Charlie and George are talking all about Jason Voorhees in the tenth installment of the Friday The 13th series, Jason X! Also know as Jason in Space, or even Spason to some fans, it's a bonkers take on the horror icon that was a big success on good old DVD! One question, why is everyone dressed like they're off to a nightclub?! Enjoy, and please share! Retro Ramble 2024 For more episodes like this visit - www.retroramble.blog
Gareth Jones
funnily enough I was halfway through his first book when this episode popped up
Gareth Jones
Another good one lads.
Gareth Jones
Think you're a bit harsh on poor old Eric Stoltz, don't forget he was the lead in John Hughes' best teen movie Some Kind Of Wonderful. He was decent in Pulp Fiction too.
Gareth Jones
It was the biggest film of the year and the soundtrack and title song were huge so it wasn't a cult film.
Gareth Jones
Alien over Aliens for me every day.