The Retro Cinema Podcast

It's Retro Cinema's last podcast for 2021 and we thought we'd hit one of the biggest years in film ever with our Top Twelve Movies of 1987. Thank you everybody for all the feedback and have a wonderful Christmas and New Years. … Read more

This week Angry and his daughter Lucie chat about the wonderful Studio Ghibli classic, My Neighbour Totoro … Read more

This month we're about the laughs! Join us as we look back at those fun 80s movies that we still quote today and still laugh at today! … Read more

This week Angry and Gidgit are shiftless dreamers as we podcast the hilarious “Weird Al” Yankovic's only feature film: UHF / The Vidiot from UHF. Just make sure to use the dewey decimal system. … Read more

This week it's Gidgit's 80s movie birthday choice. Gidgit and Angry travel back 80,000 years to Paleolithic Europe to podcast Jean-Jacques Annaud's 1981 film Quest for Fire. A film every Homo Erectus should enjoy! … Read more

It's November! Which means it's birthday pick time and first up is Angry's choice as we join the a Recon unit of the US Marines under the guidance of Gunnery Sargent Tom Highway. Time to Improvise, Adapt and Overcome! … Read more

Being Halloween, this week we're all about those epic kills we saw in 80s cinema. Violent, visceral and so so satisfying in many cases. Join us and hear your thoughts too! … Read more

This Halloween week of 80s horror Gidgit is joined by first time guest Ryan L. Terry from Four's A Crowd podcast to podcast A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors with Nancy's return and film debut of Patricia Arquette. Welcome to prime time bitch! https://t.co/R9VR4vOXc0?amp=1 … Read more

Unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control the full movie podcast of A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors will be coming out next week. Our deepest apologies and special apology to my wonderful guest Ryan L. Terry. But all is not lost check out our promo of the podcast and hope you tune in next week for the full episode. … Read more

Now a cult classic, but a great film even at the time of release. Katheryn Bigelow brings us her seductive dark with a great cast and tight film making. Enjoy our review of Near Dark! … Read more

This month we look at the movies of 1986! And it might be our most difficult list yet when you consider just how deep the list goes of awesome movies from this one single year! Lots of shout outs too! … Read more

This week we finish our look at one of the funniest odd films from the 80s – Raining Arizona ! … Read more

“Sometimes it's a hard world for the little things”. Join Angry & Gidgit as they discuss their first Coen brothers movie the 1987 Crime/Comedy cult film Raising Arizona…part one … Read more

This week we're family friendly and out in the yard! Problem is we're only a 1/4 inch high!  Join Gidgit and Angry as we re-watch this fun film!! … Read more

It's end of month time and we are heading back to the old dart to podcast Top Ten 80's British Films. This episode Gidgit is joined by Brian from Launching the Pilot podcast over there in the UK as they countdown the best of British. Check Brian's podcast out here where he talks about the pilot episodes of TV shows. https://launchingthepilot.podbean.com/ … Read more

So how does it end? And what does Angry think of the Donner cut? All this and more in this second part episode! … Read more

Well it turned out to need two parts to enjoy this movie properly! Join us for all the drama and it's Lester vs Donner as Gidgit and Angry talk all things Krypton!  … Read more

This week we kick back to watch the classic comedy – with a touch of horror – starring the amazing @therealelvira – Cassandra Peterson! This week we're all about Elvira! … Read more

With some great action sequences and probably the best helicopter in cinema history this week we join Murphy and his JAFO as they fly over Los Angeles fighting crime in Blue Thunder! … Read more

This week we're all about the animals in 80's movies. Pets or otherwise we look at some of the cuddly and not so cuddly friends in 80s cinema! … Read more

We're riding with the hero of the Zombie squad this week as he tries to keep an innocent woman safe from the New World Order! Join us as we revisit Cobra! … Read more

“I have seen the future of horror and his name is Clive Barker” – Stephen King (quote).  This week Angryman and Gidgit Von LaRue head back down the horror path opening the lament configuration box to unleash the Cenobites on you all in our podcast of Hellraiser (1987) … Read more

Richard Donner was an American Director and Producer of film and television and occasional comic book writer. After directing the horror film the Omen (1976) Donner became famous for directing the first modern super hero film Superman (1978). This is our dedication to the great man. … Read more

June being Pride Month, we decide to celebrate some of the fantastic fun and entertaining characters from the LGBT community in 80s movies! Trust us, it's fabulous! … Read more

This week we wander the streets of New York with a mermaid! Join us as we join Alan and Madison for a few days in the Big Apple! … Read more

It's here!! Long requested, finally podcasted! This week Gdgit and Angry have a look at the original Transformer movie! … Read more

Well it's here! Gidgit and Angry give their take on this give their thoughts on this theatrical fun romp through cinema and gender roles!  … Read more

It's the end of the month which means it Top Ten time. Make sure your parents are out of the room, lock the door and strap in for Top Ten 80s Movies with Sex Workers. This week Gidgit is joined again by her partner Colonel Kickhead to cover a Top Ten topic chosen by our listeners.  … Read more

Climb on board the Runaway Train as it barrels through the snowy desolate Alaskan wilderness. Our podcast of the 1985 independent action thriller film Runaway Train available now. … Read more

This week we're innoring the speed limit and racing across America. Join Gidgit and Angry as they have fun with the star studded action packed Cannonball Run! … Read more

In a massive episode, Gidgit and Angry have a look at one of the most popularly requested movies from the 80s that has influenced cinema ever since!  Play a game and listen to us talk all things War Games! … Read more

Gidgit and Angry are back! At the same time! Following on from the Fox and Hound, this week it's all about animation! We're well known for our love of animation and so this week we look at some of the amazing work created during the best decade for movies… … Read more

This week, Angry is joined by his daughter Lucie to have a look at a Disney classic that shows just why their movies have enchanted us for years! … Read more

This week it's another awesome 80s movies Top Ten! Colonel Kickhead head returns as guest and joins Gidgit on counting down their Top Ten 80s movie Douchebags. … Read more

March being International Women's Month, we thought we'd take a look at some of the amazing characters of cinema that just happened to be female. So many to choose from too!! … Read more

This week Gidgit Von Larue is joined by her guest Colonel Kickhead to talk and talk and talk and let me tell you something….this is the Meaning Of Life! … Read more

This week we finish out our look at one of the great films from the 80s. John Book is now among the Amish, but can he survive to bring the killers to justice?  … Read more

A great tight perfectly written cop thriller from the 80s – but's it's so much more. Joi Gidgit and Angryman as they begin their look into the wonderful Witness! … Read more

Just in the nick of time for the ling awaited sequel, Gidge and Angry look at the original Coming to America – the film that has Eddie Murphy in it 4 times! Podcast out now … Read more

This week it's the Bryan/Brian team up of Brown and Dennehy as we enjoy the thriller set in the world of movie special effects. Great plot, great scenes and we will spoil the ending! … Read more

It's Top Ten time again! Due to our guest 80sHog not being able to record The Evil Dead this week, Gidgit's partner Colonel Kickhead has kindly stepped up to countdown the Top Ten Movies of 1985 with Gidgit. … Read more

This episode Gidgit and Angry have a look at some of the amazing fantasy films from the 1980s – Spooky, epic, children's and everything in between were all there for us to enjoy – and do so all over again! … Read more

For Australia Day celebrations this year, we look at this vastly underrated Aussie thriller. Three actors, a boat load of talent and a great tense film. You can't miss this classic! … Read more

This week we round out our podcasts on this amazing film beloved by so many. Join us all here at the Retro Cinema as we give our thoughts on an absolute 80s classic!     End song credit: True Love / Schmoyoho… Read more

This week we begin our two parter on one of our absolute favourite movies of all time, let alone the 1980's!  Join Gidgit and Angry as they start to chat about the wonderful Princess Bride! … Read more

Well it only took five years but here's our first Bond film. Lots of laughs and trivia in this one, we think it's an underrated entry into the 007 pantheon! … Read more

For the epic 200th episode of the Retro Cinema we look at a genre that helped define 80s cinema. Are your favourite science fiction films in our lists? Also, loads of shout outs! … Read more

Have you been nice…or have you been naughty? Gidgit is joined by jolly Huw from the Undead Wookie Podcast to cover the controversial 1984 Christmas slasher horror film Silent Night, Deadly Night. https://soundcloud.com/huw-lloyd-2 … Read more

Join jolly Angryman and mistletoe Gidgit von Larue as they cover the much anticipated part 2 of the classic family festive favourite…A Christmas Story. Try not to break your major award. https://lanawhitemusic.com/… Read more

Turn on your leg lamp, get the hound dogs out of your house and go get your decoder ring as Angryman and Gidgit von Larue podcast part one of this 1983 American classic Christmas movie A Christmas Story. (and remember be careful where you put your tongue). … Read more

This week we're all about the best of 1984. With truckloads of shoutouts and some very personal choices, it's on to see what was the best of this amazing year in cinema! … Read more