Podcasts about nostalgia theater

The Nostalgia Theater show returns with Zaki's in-depth discussion with author and Superman fan Glenn Greenberg about his new book-length magazine digging into the life, legacy, and legend of the Man of Steel just in time for his 85th anniversary (Superman's, not Glenn's).

Born and raised in Chicago -- with a decade-long detour in Saudi Arabia -- before settling in the San Francisco Bay Area, Zaki Hasan is a professor of communication and media studies and a member of the San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle and the Hollywood Critics Association. His film reviews and analyses have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, IGN, Birth.Movies.Death, HuffPost, Philly Weekly, Fandor, and Sequart, and he is co-host of the MovieFilm Podcast and Nostalgia Theater. He is also co-author of Quirk Books' Geek Wisdom: The Sacred Teachings of Nerd Culture, as well as a contributor to books on the Star Wars, Planet of the Apes, and Blade Runner franchises. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digresscast/message

After a pandemic-induced layover, the Nostalgia Theater show is back! For his return engagement, Zaki chats with Douglas Goldstein (Robot Chicken) about his work on Wizard and ToyFare magazines in the '90s, how ROBOT CHICKEN became the groundbreaking smash we know and love, and his new SyFy animated series DEVIL MAY CARE. Plus: What it was like recording voiceover with George Lucas! It's a fun hour of nostalgia that'll give you the warm fuzzies and make you laugh a lot.

086 - RoboCop 2 with Zaki Hasan Guest: Zaki Hasan   RoboCop 2. What a movie! This is a movie jam-packed with so many characters and ideas that it sometimes feels like it gets in its own way, but there is a lot to love about this glorious mess of a movie. At the time of this posting the entire RoboCop franchise is available for streaming on HBO, so go check it out, then come back and hear what we thought about Irvin Kerschner’s Frank Miller’s RoboCop 2.   Share your thoughts over on the Facebook group - Reel Comic Heroes League of Citizens.   Check out Zaki’s podcasts ‘The MovieFilm Podcast’ and ‘Nostalgia Theater’ over at zakiscorner.com. You can also read his film reviews over at the San Francisco Chronicle. Follow Zaki on twitter @zakiscorner.   Please take a moment and rate us on iTunes and share the show! Our next movie review - Predator 2.   Website Twitter Facebook Instagram   Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Deep Haze" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Intro/Outro voiceover by Matthew S Mendoza

CASINO ROYALE After receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers a link to a man who finances terrorist organizations. Learning that this man plans to raise money in a high-stakes poker game, MI6 sends Bond to play against him, gambling that their newest "00" operative will topple the man's organization. Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) to discuss the brutal bond, sweaty agents, Northern California blackouts and the movie "Casino Royale" Show Notes 1:04 Alan and Craig catch up with Zaki Hasan including his two podcasts Nostalgia Theater and The MovieFilm Podcast 12:11 Discussion of "Casino Royale" 42:49 Recasting 1:01:17 Double Feature 1:04:31 Final Thoughts 1:09:48 Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Shawshank Redemption" Next week Alan and Craig highlight a panel Craig moderated at FanX featuring the 25th anniversary of "The Shawshank Redemption"

CASINO ROYALE After receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers a link to a man who finances terrorist organizations. Learning that this man plans to raise money in a high-stakes poker game, MI6 sends Bond to play against him, gambling that their newest "00" operative will topple the man's organization. Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) to discuss the brutal bond, sweaty agents, Northern California blackouts and the movie "Casino Royale" Show Notes 1:04 Alan and Craig catch up with Zaki Hasan including his two podcasts Nostalgia Theater and The MovieFilm Podcast 12:11 Discussion of "Casino Royale" 42:49 Recasting 1:01:17 Double Feature 1:04:31 Final Thoughts 1:09:48 Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Shawshank Redemption" Next week Alan and Craig highlight a panel Craig moderated at FanX featuring the 25th anniversary of "The Shawshank Redemption"

It's Halloween, and thus a perfect time for our latest Nostalgia Theater show, as special guest Glenn Greenberg joins me for a special conversation about the enduring appeal of the immortal Dracula! Listen in as we talk about our favorite screen Dracs and spelunk into his time writing the Lord of the Vampires for Marvel Comics!

Twentieth Century Fox's X-Men franchise draws to a close this week, and we mark the occasion with a new commentary track here at the Nostalgia Theater show! Special guest Sean Coyle (Executive Producer of Disney's Puppy Dog Pals and a lifelong X-Men fan!) joins in as we watch 2000's X-Men, starring Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and some Australian unknown named Hugh Jackman (whatever happened to him?) while sharing memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and some heavy nostalgia for the movie that started our current superhero movie boom! Click below to listen, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page.

The Nostalgia Theater show is back with another Commentary Trek! Joining myself and special guest Glenn Greenberg (writer of many Star Trek books and comics) for this go-round is my friend and colleague from the Discovery Debrief Podcast, Chris Clow. Listen in as we share memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and just generally wax enthusiastically about one of the best movies in the entire Star Trek cinematic catalogue! This is the end of the road for the classic Trek movies, but we've still got lots to say as we watch this beloved crew sail into the sunset. Click below to listen, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR When an incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to hold the team accountable. The resulting battle drives a wedge between Captain America and Iron Man and pits the Avengers against each other. Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twitter) to discuss cumulative cinema, Dana Gould on every podcast but this one, the end of MARVELous March and the movie "Captain America: Civil War" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:53 Alan and Craig talk to Zaki about his interview with Dana Gould on his Nostalgia Theater podcast. 11:56 Discussion of "Captain America: Civil War" 29:46 Recasting 57:31 Double Feature 1:00:00    Final Thoughts 1:04:60    Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Godfather" Next week Alan and Craig being an epic month of epics with the crime family epic "The Godfather"

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR When an incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to hold the team accountable. The resulting battle drives a wedge between Captain America and Iron Man and pits the Avengers against each other. Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twitter) to discuss cumulative cinema, Dana Gould on every podcast but this one, the end of MARVELous March and the movie "Captain America: Civil War" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:53 Alan and Craig talk to Zaki about his interview with Dana Gould on his Nostalgia Theater podcast. 11:56 Discussion of "Captain America: Civil War" 29:46 Recasting 57:31 Double Feature 1:00:00    Final Thoughts 1:04:60    Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Godfather" Next week Alan and Craig being an epic month of epics with the crime family epic "The Godfather"

As a special Christmas present from your friends at Nostalgia Theater, here's our commentary track for 1993's Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Released to mostly empty theaters on Christmas day twenty-five years ago, the film -- based on the popular weekday afternoon cartoon show and starring the voices of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill -- was the first animated feature based on the Dark Knight, and while it didn't find an audience initially, its estimation has only grown in the years since to the point that many consider it their favorite Batman film of all time! For this special track, I'm joined by returning guest John Trumbull, author of the an expansive history of Batman: The Animated Series, as we go through the behind-the-scenes history, offer some of our own anecdotes, and just generally have a good time with a fantastic, overlooked favorite. Click below to listen, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page.

MASTER & COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey is a renowned fighting captain in the British Navy. But when his ship, the Surprise, is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy, Aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he pursues a high-stakes chase across two oceans to intercept and capture his foe. With a badly damaged ship and an injured crew, this mission can save his reputation, or destroy them all. Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twitter) to discuss life aboard a naval ship, dad jokes, when movies are too fun for an Oscar and the hidden gem “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:57 Alan and Craig greet guest Zaki Hasan and catch up on what's he's been up to on is podcasts,  Nostalgia Theater and The Moviefilm Podcast 11:00 Discussion of "Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World" 39:02 Recasting 48:12  Double Feature 51:43   Final Thoughts 57:51 Alan and Craig preview next week's episode  "Superman: The Movie" Next week's is our 100th episode!! We celebrate with the classic "Superman: The Movie"

MASTER & COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey is a renowned fighting captain in the British Navy. But when his ship, the Surprise, is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy, Aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he pursues a high-stakes chase across two oceans to intercept and capture his foe. With a badly damaged ship and an injured crew, this mission can save his reputation, or destroy them all. Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twitter) to discuss life aboard a naval ship, dad jokes, when movies are too fun for an Oscar and the hidden gem “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:57 Alan and Craig greet guest Zaki Hasan and catch up on what's he's been up to on is podcasts,  Nostalgia Theater and The Moviefilm Podcast 11:00 Discussion of "Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World" 39:02 Recasting 48:12  Double Feature 51:43   Final Thoughts 57:51 Alan and Craig preview next week's episode  "Superman: The Movie" Next week's is our 100th episode!! We celebrate with the classic "Superman: The Movie"

Comic book legend Stan Lee passed away earlier today, and an entire era ended with him. I sat down with my friend, former Marvel Comics editor Glenn Greenberg, for an in-depth chat about the late comic book legend, looking at how "Stan the Man" changed the comic industry and the world with his foresight into crafting iconic characters that would continue to inspire and entertain decades after their introduction. We also delve into his complicated history with his various co-creators and try to answer the question of whether Stan deserved to be the face of an entire superhero universe. It's an Irish wake here at the Nostalgia Theater show as we pause to mark the passing of a giant the likes of whom we'll never see again. You can hear it via the embed below, or subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or TuneIn Radio. As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

My guest this month is author Mark O'Connell, who joins me all the way from the U.K. for the full hour to discuss his great new book, Watching Skies: Star Wars, Spielberg, and Us. It's a fun and far-ranging conversation that touches on James Bond, Star Wars, the Spielberg output of the 1980s, and so much more as we dive deep into the Nostalgia Theater that shaped not only both of us, but entire generations of future film buffs! As always, you can listen to the show via the embed below, or subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or TuneIn Radio. As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

For the latest Nostalgia Theater show, I was honored to be joined for the hour by veteran actor Steven Weber for a fond look back at his time as snarky pilot Brian Hackett on the seminal '90s sitcom Wings. In addition, he also reflected on his turn stepping into Jack Nicholson's shoes in the TV remake of Stephen King's The Shining, playing TV exec Jack Rudolph on Aaron Sorkin's short-lived Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and so much more! It's a humorous and engaging conversation full of the kind of real talk and insight that can only come from three decades of being a regular presence on our television screens. This is one of my very favorite Nostalgia Theaters that I've ever recorded, and after you hear it, I'm sure it'll be easy to see why. Listen via the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). Like always, send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page.

I'm joined by my MovieFilm co-pilot Brian Hall for this very special crossover episode of the Nostalgia Theater show, featuring our conversation with longtime Simpsons writer-producer Mike Reiss about his new book Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons. If you've listened to our show for any lenghth of time, you know who important The Simpsons is for both of us, so we hope you'll enjoy hearing this interview as much we enjoyed being a part of it! You can listen to the show via the embed below, or subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or TuneIn Radio. As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

It's time to talk War for the Planet of the Apes and this time out, Paul is once again joined by Zaki Hasan (The Moviefilm Podcast and Nostalgia Theater), but this time out, Rich Handley (Author of many things including Timeline of the Planet of the Apes) also joins the conversation to discuss the film as well as general Apes Lore. If you're interested in seeing more of Rich, just watch the special features on the movie release. Listen in! It's a jam-packed episode.....but Is It Jaws?

It’s time to talk War for the Planet of the Apes and this time out, Paul is once again joined by Zaki Hasan (The Moviefilm Podcast and Nostalgia Theater), but this time out, Rich Handley (Author of many things including Timeline of the Planet of the Apes) also joins the [...]

It's time to talk War for the Planet of the Apes and this time out, Paul is once again joined by Zaki Hasan (The Moviefilm Podcast and Nostalgia Theater), but this time out, Rich Handley (Author of many things including Timeline of the Planet of the Apes) also joins the conversation to discuss the film as well as general Apes Lore. If you're interested in seeing more of Rich, just watch the special features on the movie release. Listen in! It's a jam-packed episode.....but Is It Jaws?

On the latest Nostalgia Theater show I was fortunate to be joined by Mark Hughes, film critic, Forbes contributor, and Superman super-fan, for a celebration of the Man of Steel's big 80th anniversary just in time for the momentous 1000th issue of Action Comics to hit store shelves! Mark and I reminisce about our shared affinity for this most iconic of superheroes, offer our opinions on the different depictions of Superman onscreen, and give our thoughts on his various comic book iterations. It's a celebration of steel! And you can hear it all via the embed below, or by subscribing iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or TuneIn Radio. As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

The Nostalgia Theater show is back with a new Commentary Trek! My friend Glenn Greenberg, writer of many Star Trek books and comics, joins me on the 31st anniversary of the release of 1986's Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Like always, listen in for our own personal histories with this sequel and lots of fun trivia and behind-the-scenes stories. We're two thirds of the way through the classic Trek movies, but there's two more missions to go! Click below to listen, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page.

Paul is joined this time out by Zaki Hasan, of the MovieFilm Podcast and Nostalgia Theater to discuss Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Both Paul and Zaki have a deep love of the POTA franchise, but where does this entry fall on the Jaws Scale? Listen in to find out. Episode 26 marks one full year of Is It Jaws. Thank you to everyone that has downloaded and listened and thank you so much to the many co-hosts that have graciously appeared on the show!

Paul is joined this time out by Zaki Hasan, of the MovieFilm Podcast and Nostalgia Theater to discuss Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Both Paul and Zaki have a deep love of the POTA franchise, but where does this entry fall on the Jaws Scale? Listen in to find out. Episode 26 marks one full year of Is It Jaws. Thank you to everyone that has downloaded and listened and thank you so much to the many co-hosts that have graciously appeared on the show!

Paul is joined this time out by Zaki Hasan, of the MovieFilm Podcast and Nostalgia Theater to discuss Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Both Paul and Zaki have a deep love of the POTA franchise, but where does this entry fall on the Jaws Scale? Listen in to [...]

For my latest Nostalgia Theater show I'm honored to be joined by authors Jim Beard & Rich Handley as they discuss their new short fiction anthology Planet of the Apes: Tales From the Forbidden Zone, which collects stories by some of the leading lights in sci-fi writing as they imagine new worlds within the multitudinous franchise. They discuss their own lifetime love of Planet of the Apes, how the book came about, and give a rundown of what readers can expect in the new tome. As longtime listeners know, the original Planet of the Apes is my all-time favorite movie, so any chance I have to go fanboy on Apes, I'm happy to take it. I have a feeling you'll enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I did being a part of it! Check out the episode via the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

For the first Nostalgia Theater show of 2017, I'm joined by illustrator Joe Simko, who discusses the Garbage Pail Kids phenomenon from the 1980s, including his own work as producer and director of the documentary 30 Years of Garbage. There's lots of insights as we dive into the icky-eww-kitschy-cool fad that first captivated kids of all ages three decades ago, and continues to do so to this very day! You can listen to it at the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page.

For the final Nostalgia Theater show of 2016, I'm joined by standup comedian (and avowed Corey Feldman fan) Zahra Noorbakhsh, host of the hilarious #GoodMuslimBadMuslim Podcast for a fun and freewheeling conversation celebrating the thirty year anniversary of the classic coming-of-age tale Stand By Me, directed by Rob Reiner and based on a novella by Stephen King. The film stars Wil Wheaton, Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and the late River Phoenix, and in addition to being a formative experience for us both many years ago, it also ended up sparking a fascinating discussion right now about friendship, parenting, and the passage of time. There's lots of insights and lots of laughs to be had as we close out the year, and you can listen to it at the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page.

I struck oil on the latest Nostalgia Theater show, as TV icon Patrick Duffy joins me for the hour to discuss his long career, including his start on NBC's Man From Atlantis, and his career-defining role as "good" son Bobby Ewing on CBS' long-running primetime soap Dallas. Listen as Patrick talks about how he coped with the sudden onrush of fame from the series, his lifetime friendship with J.R. Ewing himself, the late, great Larry Hagman (who passed away exactly four years ago today), and exactly what they were thinking when they put Bobby Ewing in a shower and let an entire season of Dallas continuity go down the drain. He also discusses the 2012 Dallas revival, and his feelings when he learned it had been canceled after a too-short three season run. It's a fascinating hour with a fascinating person, and I have a feeling you'll enjoy listening to it just as much as I enjoyed being a part of it. Check out the episode via the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

It was thirty years ago that Jareth the Goblin King (David Bowie) first invited young Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) into his magical, mysterious maze in the Jim Henson-directed classic Labyrinth. As I discussed in my retro review last month, the film didn't land with audiences at the time, it's become a beloved, multi-generational cult artifact in the years since, with its mix of dazzling puppetry and compelling performances making it feel as timeless today as when it was first released. And for the latest Nostalgia Theater show, I celebrate this auspicious anniversary with my special guests Terry J. Erdmann & Paula M. Block, authors of the brand-new book Labyrinth: The Ultimate Visual History. Join us for a fun chat as we track the film's origins, secrets of its casting, plans for a sequel, and why there can never be another Goblin King who can ever match the late, great David Bowie. Check it out at the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page.

Star Trek Month concludes at the Nostalgia Theater show! This week, I celebrate fifteen years since the launch of Star Trek: Enterprise, the unfairly-ignored fifth Trek TV series, by chatting with series co-creator and executive producer Brannon Braga. This series tends to get kicked around or ignored by the diehards, but it's a personal favorite of mine nonetheless, and I've made it something of a personal mission to spread awareness of how darn good it ended up being, and hopefully this podcast will do some of the legwork there. I had a blast chatting with Brannon about his initial hopes for the show, where he thinks things went right, where they went wrong. It's a candid and engagingconversation that I think you'll enjoy listening to just as much as I enjoyed participating in it. Check out the episode via the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

Star Trek month continues here at Nostalgia Theater! This week I'm joined by Star Trek comic writer and novelist Glenn Greenberg for a fun and far ranging commentary track conversation as we watch the second pilot of the original Star Trek series, "Where No Man Has Gone Before," which ended up selling the series to NBC. In addition to offering our observations and analyses of what's onscreen, we also cover a lot of our own personal Trek history and examine what it is about the franchise that's made us fans for so long. You can either pop in your blu-ray or queue the episode up via streaming to watch along with us, or just listen as we chat. Either way, you'll find a lot of fun and interesting info, so settle in, hit "play," and get ready to boldly go! Listen the show via the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

It's Star Trek Month at Nostalgia Theater, as we celebrate fifty years of one of the greatest TV shows -- and franchises -- of all time! My special guest this episode is director Adam Nimoy, son of the legendary Leonard Nimoy -- Mr. Spock himself -- to discuss his emotional new documentary For the Love of Spock, which pays tribute to the late, great Mr. Nimoy as well as his iconic character, examining the world’s relationship with Spock and Adam’s relationship with his dad.  The film features commentaries and remembrances from such Trek luminaries as William Shatner, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, JJ Abrams, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, and many more, and will be available on VOD starting September 9. You can catch the show via the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

The DC Comics adaptation Suicide Squad brings its dark and gritty superhero vision to the screen this week, so I thought what better time to take a fond look back at the DC universe at its bright and shiniest! For my latest Nostalgia Theater show I'm joined by actor, comedian, and radio host Ralph Garman of the Kevin & Bean Show in Los Angeles for a fun and free-ranging conversation about our mutual love of the 1966 Batman TV series, which celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. With its roster of larger-than-life guest stars and set pieces, the ABC show made the word "camp" part of the lexicon, and depending on who you ask is either the best or worst thing to ever happen to DC's Dark Knight. Ralph delves into his own personal history with the series, including his relationship with series star Adam West and the chance to co-write (with filmmaker Kevin Smith) a comic book based on the show, last year's Batman '66 Meets the Green Hornet. You can catch the show via the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page.

Bustin' makes me feel good! With the storied action-comedy Ghostbusters franchise heading back to theaters this weekend via the remake/reboot directed by Paul Feig and starring an all-star roster of some of the funniest females on the planet (read my "thumbs up" review here), I decided to hop in the Nostalgia Theater time machine and reminisce with my good pal, award-winning TV writer Sameer Gardezi (Modern Family, Aliens in America), about our mutual lifelong affinity for all things Ghostbusters, be it the movies, the action figures, the animated cartoon show(s), or the breakfast cereal! You can catch the show via the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

For the latest Nostalgia Theater show I take a look back at one of my favorite TV shows, The Incredible Hulk, which aired on CBS from 1978 to 1982, and has enjoyed a perpetual afterlife through syndicated reruns. The series, developed by Kenneth Johnson and starring Bill Bixby & Lou Ferrigno as the two sides of Dr. David Banner ("Physician. Scientist"), was the first attempt to take a Marvel Comics character seriously in the mainstream, and you can draw a straight line from its successful approach right through to the current age of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Joining me for this conversation is former Hulk comic book writer (and TV show superfan) Glenn Greenberg for a fun and fact-filled chat that will leave you feeling anything but anger or outrage. You can catch the show via the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play (and remember to leave a review!). As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

A veteran of almost five decades in the film & television industry, Richard Hatch starred alongside Karl Malden on the final season of The Streets of San Francisco, and has appeared on such seminal series as Dynasty, Murder, She Wrote, The Love Boat, MagGyver, and many more. He’s probably best known for starring as Captain Apollo on the 1970s sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica, created by the late Glen A. Larson, as well as playing Tom Zarek on the show’s 2003 remake. Mr. Hatch joins me on Nostalgia Theater this week to talk about his nearly forty year association with the Battlestar brand, as well as his new project, the upcoming webseries Blade of Honor. You can catch the show via the embed below, or subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, or Google Play. As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

For this episode of the show, I'm joined by Chris Ryall, editor-in-chief of IDW Publishing. As the current purveyor of comic book adventures of high profile licenses like Transformers, Star Trek, G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and so much more, IDW has become the go-to place to find Nostalgia Theater favorites on the comic shelf. Chris discusses the process by which IDW has been able to amass such an amazing roster of top drawer titles from topflight talent, and he also talks up one of IDW's latest projects: the impending relaunch of '70s-'80s fave Rom: Spaceknight. You can listen to the show via the embed below, or subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or TuneIn Radio. As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

After a brief gap, we're back with an all-new episode of the Nostalgia Theater show! This week, we’re talking about Disney's Darkwing Duck, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this very year (read my article on the show here). A spin-off of Disney’s very successful DuckTales, Darkwing was created by veteran animator Tad Stones (Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command), who was gracious enough to join me for a fun and insightful hour of conversation as we took a fond look back at the terror that flaps in the night, plus his many other experiences in the world of animation. Check out the show via the embed below, or subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or TuneIn Radio. As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

Our journey through pop culture's past continues here on the Nostalgia Theater Podcast! For our second episode, I'm joined by none other than Tim Dunigan, better known to children of the 1980s as the titular star of Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (read my Nostalgia Theater entry on the show here). The live action adventure series may have been a kids' show primarily intended as a tie-in to Mattel's action figures and accessories, but in its scant twenty-two episodes it managed to tell far-reaching stories about fascism, collaboration, betrayal, and loss. Listen in as Tim Dunigan discusses how he got the role, and what it was like bringing post-apocalyptic future of Captain Power to life, not to mention his time playing another iconic hero -- Davy Crockett! Check out the show via the embed below, or subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or TuneIn Radio. As always, send all questions or comments our way via MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to hit "like" on our Facebook page

SPECIAL PREVIEW! Welcome to the first episode of the all-new Nostalgia Theater podcast, spinning off the MovieFilm show! As longtime readers may know, Zaki has run a feature by that same name at his blog Zaki's Corner for many years now, and so he decided it was time to branch out and “expand the franchise,” so to speak. The purpose of this show is to do exactly what the print feature does: Look back at beloved and not-so-beloved pop culture artifacts from bygone days, talk to the creators who made them matter, and the fans who continue to love them. For the first show, Zaki was honored to spend a few hours talking with animation vet Buzz Dixon about his work on the legendary G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero animated series in the 1980s, as well as the animated movie that came afterwards. Liste [...]