The Cinematic Sausage - Podcast

Walter Matthau locks horns with army mercenary Robert Shaw, as 4 criminals pull off the greatest hi-jack in New York's history. 1 million dollars for the release of 16 hostages held under the streets of Manhattan on the dark, foreboding subway system. I take a look at the 1974 film directed by Joseph Sargent The Taking of Pelham 123

This November sees the 60th anniversary of BBC television's science fiction serial ‘Doctor Who'. Broadcaster Martin Holmes joins me as we gush and relive our childhood fear of Doctor Who's greatest adversary on the big screen, the Daleks. Released in 1965, Dr Who and the Daleks (in colour) starred world-renowned horror actor Peter Cushing playing against type but not down to the family audience. Bucking the trend of most children's movies, it has a child star in Roberta Tovey who is engaging and not annoying and is supported by Roy Castle and Jennie Linden. Join us for this jolly romp through the galaxy in our time travelling garden shed containing Heath Robinson's spare parts. As we rustle our bags of popcorn and sup at our kia-Ora orange drinks. Reliving the magic of a time cinema has forgotten and when ‘Dalekmania' was all the rage. DR WHO AND THE DALEKS…...............so close you can feel their fire! Also, why not join Martin on FAB Radio International on Sunday 19th November 2023 (1900hours GMT) for his show Vision on Sound. He's joined by special guest Stephen Hatcher as they discuss the historical legacy of ‘Doctor Who' the television programme and its varied and enjoyable storylines. If you miss the broadcast, you can download the podcast of the show at podcasters.spotify.com or check out ‘Vision On Sound' on ‘X' (formally Twitter) Dr Who and the Daleks rights held by Studio Canal, all clips used in this article are under fair use. The complete film is available through most reliable DVD stockists worldwide.

I don't want to be born. It's 1975, London and somewhere Joan Collins' character is giving birth, ably assisted by Doctor Donald Pleasence. If that wasn't a scary thought, the baby, well……………………doesn't want to be born. Take 3 future Dames of the British Empire, a forgotten actor and a demonic maniacal dwarf distributing unsubstantiated curses to a stripper who scorns his advances. And you have the makings of a horror classic, but it doesn't end up quite as expected! Bizarre deaths, unintentionally comical dialog and ‘cod' Italian accents are abundant. Join my guest Paul Chandler (aka ‘The Shy Yeti') as he leads us down the King's Road in London, home to the evil baby, Nicholas. For this is the story of the baby that didn't want to be born. Visit the homes of the rich and well heeled, rub shoulders with a seedy strip club owner, battle evil with a sarcastic nun, all to bring down the curse placed upon Joan Collins. Ralph Bates, Eileen Atkins, Donald Pleasence and Joan Collins all star in this 70's horror ‘It's about erotic as making cheese on toast!'

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.  

Oh yes, after some kind words in my lugg hole from you dear listener, we are returning into the chaos that is the podcasting world From Dinosaurs to Dastardly Murderers, to Comedy classics and Horror at its most absurd. Welcome back to the world of the Cinematic Sausage. Coming Soon

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.

In this second and final part of the Cinematic Sausage's festive special, the wonderful Martin Holmes* returns to conclude our look at the evocative Black and White ‘Quatermass films' We sneak a peek at what lurks within the mysterious domes built on the ruins of the former village of Winnerton Flats. What are the social and political aspects of this 1950s sci-fi film that could be almost be a mirror image of the world of today? Revisiting from beyond this planet style locations, to looking at how a Capstan full strength cigarette could have ward off an alien invasion. This is Christmas and this is your festive edition of the Cinematic Sausage, and what could be more festive than an alien invasion and a toupee chasing competition. All will become clear in our review of Quatermass 2 from Hammer films *Martin Holmes is available to listen to each week on his radio show centered around old and recent television programmes- ‘Vision on Sound'. Available on the internet radio station FAB Radio International, every Sunday evening on channel 1 at 7pm (GMT)

This Christmas the world is heading towards a cataclysmic end. A Parasitic vegetable monster with the power to affect Thoria Hurd's legs, lays poised to launch its deadly spores over the whole of London. Mrs. Carroon screams her lungs raw, through the miracle of dubbing, and surprisingly Jack Warner plays a Policeman! In the second instalment, oh yes theres more to come……………. A sinister force is driving the development of a new town outside London, called Hemel Hempstead. Mysterious bulbous domes rest side by side each other in a large refinery somewhere in the Home Counties. What could be in those domes? And why is everyone playing ‘Hunt Brian Donlevy's hair piece'. Oh yes, Sid James gets a good drilling at the bar! In the third and final instalment, you mad fools…………. Roge Blake digs up some old bones belonging to a half ape, half green bug-eyed monster of old Martian town, hybrid. James Donald has a lot more to do in this film than in ‘Bridge over the River Kwai' but still manages to replicate the same facial expressions in both films, ‘madness'. And Julian Glover gets too close to the fire whilst toasting his marshmallow! Join Me and Martin Holmes; (Vision on Sound Radio Show/Round the Archives Podcast) as we delve into the first 2 Quatermass films and come to the defence of Brian Donlevy, discus Thoria Hurd's dodgy pins and Quatermass's correct choice of footwear. In the final instalment I go solo into the technicolor world of ‘ta Pit' where more than one wheel has gone out of skew on treadle. And Quatermass goes all Scottish. This Christmas I bring to you; death, disaster, and a heroic scientist as we review the 3 Hammer Quatermass films. I hope you enjoy our Christmas gift to you *Martin appears on the Vision on Sound Radio Show which he hosts every Sunday at 1900 hrs. GMT on FAB Radio International (internet radio)Channel 1.

Welcome aboard ‘The Horror Express' Made in the early 1970s and a regular on British television during the early 1980s and 90s often part of their late-night horror double bills. This film stars Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, with a guest appearance by Telly Savalas. Based at the turn of the last century Christopher Lee discovers a frozen creature that could prove the missing link theory. But nothing is as it seems, the creature within Lee's packing crate is placed on the Trans-Siberian Express. This journey will be the last for some of its passengers, falling victim to an alien entity whose intentions aren't as friendly as you would hope. A Mind robbing alien, Zombie Cossacks, mysterious murders, and demonic possession all go to form this Spanish/British co production. The film that ‘Hammer' wished it made. So come join me on a journey through the frozen tundra of Siberia with no hope of rescue.

How time flies as we find ourselves heading at full throttle towards Halloween. In this month's ‘Cinematic Sausage' I'm joined once again by the host of the ‘Shy Life' podcast, Paul Chandler who introduces me to my first Italian giallo film. ‘Eyeball' from 1975 is an exploitative, horror thriller from legendry Italian director Umberto Lenzi A crazed killer stalks a coach load of tourists visiting the sights of Barcelona, removing their left eyeball as a souvenir. So, join us for a look at this cheesy, horror with an international cult following. Coming Soon: Part 2 of my international horror film review concludes at the end of the month as I board the Spanish horror film, ‘The Horror Express'

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

Hello, welcome to this edition of ‘The Cinematic Sausage' Podcast. Yes, I know we were formally known as ‘A Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog, but by the time you type that into your search engine your fingers have fallen asleep. This edition is fit to burst with Kensington Gore, as my guest Lisa Parker (from the ‘Round the Archives' Podcast) take a journey into the world of the Hammer Horror franchise. As a relative newcomer to Hammer Horror its great to get Lisa's fresh viewpoint. So, pull up a supporting mechanism perhaps indulge in your favourite beverage and slowly get drawn into Lisa's adventure. I hope you enjoy this edition, kind wishes Warren H. Cummings Acknowledgements: ‘Round the Archives' Podcast Martin Holmes – The artist responsible for our wonderful shinny new logo All Clips are fair use and not for any monetary gain A wide range of Hammer Films are available to purchase from all good DVD stockists or rent on several well know media platforms.

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'

Well howdy there stranger, welcome to the world of ‘A Raspberry Mivvi & A Foot Long Dog' Podcast. In this here edition we saddle up and take the wagon train to the moon, as I revisit the hammer film's 1969 space western: Moon Zero Two. And in the second half I prize open the ‘Vault of Monochrome' and unleash the 1957 Sci Fi ‘B' Movie, The Monolith Monsters. So, form ya wagons in a circle and fend off them there aliens in this different take on the Sci Fi Film

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