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Effectively Speaking

363 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

Each episode of Effectively speaking takes a long look a single special effect sequence from movies or television, discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly, learn about how they were made, and gives a final rating to wrap up each discussion.

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Episodes

Effectively Speaking – Space 1999 The Metamorph

March 13, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

We’re taking a quick look at season 2 of Space 1999 to look at the model work of the opener, the Metamorph. The post Effectively Speaking – Space 1999 The Metamorph first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking – Battle Beyond The Stars’ Nell

February 14, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

It’s our second visit to the Battle Beyond The Stars, this time we look at the first appearance and flight of the VERY organic spaceship, Nell. The post Effectively Speaking – Battle Beyond The Stars’ Nell first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking – Highlander

December 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

They say there can be only one, but there’s two of us discussing the original Highlanders physical and special effects. The post Effectively Speaking – Highlander first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking – Supplemental Boo Cook

October 04, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.21 MB

In the second of our supplemental episodes, it’s the turn of comic book artist Boo Cook to choose his favourite ever special effects sequence. And what a corker it is! The post Effectively Speaking – Supplemental Boo Cook first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking – First Men In The Moon

September 06, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

We take our first look at First Men In The Moon starting, appropriately enough, with the launch sequence. The post Effectively Speaking – First Men In The Moon first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking Supplemental – Don Bies

August 23, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 6.9 MB

In this short series of shorts, i’ve gone back to my old Blog days to convert to podcast conversations i had with creatives on what their favourite special effects sequence... The post Effectively Speaking Supplemental – Don Bies first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking – The Crystal Skull Jungle

August 09, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Dave and Eric bravely venture into the jungle of the Crystal Skull to discuss monkeys, ants and dodgy sword fights. The post Effectively Speaking – The Crystal Skull Jungle first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking – It!

July 19, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Eric’s solo this time, to have a brief look at a film not seen for a good forty years, the 1967 Golem film, It! The post Effectively Speaking – It! first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking – Mr Creosote

May 03, 2023 09:00 - 30.8 MB

It’s a Python double bill this time, as Matt and Eric look at the Aliens in “Life Of Brian” and possibly the most memorable character in “The Meaning Of Life”,... The post Effectively Speaking – Mr Creosote first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Superman Returns

March 15, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Eric is joined by Chris Irons to look at the first big effects sequence in a Superman film post-Christopher Reeve.

Effectively Speaking – Superman Returns

March 15, 2023 09:00 - 27.7 MB

Eric is joined by Chris Irons to look at the first big effects sequence in a Superman film post-Christopher Reeve. The post Effectively Speaking – Superman Returns first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Planet of the Spiders

March 08, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Eric's solo this time, to recount the behind the scenes on the effects of Doctor Who's "Planet Of The Spiders”.

Effectively Speaking – Planet of the Spiders

March 08, 2023 09:00 - 11.3 MB

Eric’s solo this time, to recount the behind the scenes on the effects of Doctor Who’s “Planet Of The Spiders”. The post Effectively Speaking – Planet of the Spiders first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking – Little Shop of Horrors

January 25, 2023 09:00 - 23.9 MB

This time, Eric is joined by Dave to look at the smallest version of Audrey 2 from the 1986 version of “Little Shop of Horrors”. The post Effectively Speaking – Little Shop of Horrors first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Little Shop of Horrors

January 25, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

This time, Eric is joined by Dave to look at the smallest version of Audrey 2 from the 1986 version of "Little Shop of Horrors”.

Effectively Speaking – The Abominable Dr Phibes

December 14, 2022 03:00 - 28.7 MB

This time, Eric and Kelly talk about Dr Phibes. But did they have an abominable time doing so? The post Effectively Speaking – The Abominable Dr Phibes first appeared on NEOZAZ.

The Abominable Dr Phibes

December 14, 2022 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

This time, Eric and Kelly talk about Dr Phibes. But did they have an abominable time doing so?

Effectively Speaking – The Mutations

November 30, 2022 09:00 - 14.7 MB

Eric is solo this time, to look at the effects of a film he’s known about since the Seventies, but only recently had the chance to watch. The post Effectively Speaking – The Mutations first appeared on NEOZAZ.

The Mutations

November 30, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Eric is solo this time, to look at the effects of a film he's known about since the Seventies, but only recently had the chance to watch.

Effectively Speaking – Lost In Space Cyclops

October 12, 2022 09:00 - 40.2 MB

We’re looking at the Cyclops from “Lost In Space” this time, a creature that horrified one of us when young. But does it still now? The post Effectively Speaking – Lost In Space Cyclops first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Lost In Space Cyclops

October 12, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

We're looking at the Cyclops from "Lost In Space" this time, a creature that horrified one of us when young. But does it still now?

Lifeforce

August 24, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

This time, we're finally turning our sights on the cult classic, Lifeforce.

Effectively Speaking – Lifeforce

August 24, 2022 09:00 - 30 MB

This time, we’re finally turning our sights on the cult classic, Lifeforce. The post Effectively Speaking – Lifeforce first appeared on NEOZAZ.

The Beta Cloud

July 27, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MB

Eric's solo this time as he looks at the connections between Space:1999's "The Beta Cloud" and Star Wars A New Hope.

Effectively Speaking – The Beta Cloud

July 27, 2022 09:00 - 12.6 MB

Eric’s solo this time as he looks at the connections between Space:1999’s “The Beta Cloud” and Star Wars A New Hope. The post Effectively Speaking – The Beta Cloud first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Buck Rogers - The Draconia

June 19, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode Eric and Mark look at the very first effects sequence of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century and especially focus on the flagship Draconia.

Effectively Speaking – Buck Rogers – The Draconia

June 19, 2022 09:00 - 23.3 MB

In this episode Eric and Mark look at the very first effects sequence of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century and especially focus on the flagship Draconia. The post Effectively Speaking – Buck Rogers – The Draconia first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Captain Scarlet

May 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

It's our first look at Captain Scarlet, by looking at the effects of the very first episode, "The Mysterons"

Effectively Speaking – Captain Scarlet

May 11, 2022 09:00 - 60.9 MB

It’s our first look at Captain Scarlet, by looking at the effects of the very first episode, “The Mysterons” The post Effectively Speaking – Captain Scarlet first appeared on NEOZAZ.

L’Inferno

April 06, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Eric's solo this time to look at the third earliest film featured so far, and Italy's very first feature.

Effectively Speaking – L’Inferno

April 06, 2022 09:00 - 14.2 MB

Eric’s solo this time to look at the third earliest film featured so far, and Italy’s very first feature. The post Effectively Speaking – L’Inferno first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking – The Book of Boba Fett

March 02, 2022 09:00 - 67.5 MB

We have another special here, as Eric and Wayde ponder – was the Book Of Boba Fett a “novel” idea. The post Effectively Speaking – The Book of Boba Fett first appeared on NEOZAZ.

The Book of Boba Fett

March 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

We have another special here, as Eric and Wayde ponder - was the Book Of Boba Fett a "novel" idea.

Steve Howarth Interview

February 23, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

This time, we have a special interview with film and television model and prop maker, Steve Howarth, on his work for the film "Moon."

Effectively Speaking – Steve Howarth Interview

February 23, 2022 09:00 - 29.9 MB

This time, we have a special interview with film and television model and prop maker, Steve Howarth, on his work for the film “Moon.” The post Effectively Speaking – Steve Howarth Interview first appeared on NEOZAZ.

The Monster That Challenged The World

February 02, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Eric's flying (or should that be swimming) solo this time to look at a film from the classic year for monster movies, 1957. But does he rate it a classic? Have a listen and find out!

Effectively Speaking – The Monster That Challenged The World

February 02, 2022 09:00 - 13.7 MB

Eric’s flying (or should that be swimming) solo this time to look at a film from the classic year for monster movies, 1957. But does he rate it a classic?... The post Effectively Speaking – The Monster That Challenged The World first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Effectively Speaking – Blade Runner Opening

January 05, 2022 09:00 - 28.4 MB

Andrew Glazebrook joins Eric to look at the opening of a film that is, amazingly, 40 years old this year! Blade Runner. The post Effectively Speaking – Blade Runner Opening first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Blade Runner Opening

January 05, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Andrew Glazebrook joins Eric to look at the opening of a film that is, amazingly, 40 years old this year! Blade Runner.

Effectively Speaking – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

November 24, 2021 09:00 - 38.1 MB

We’re taking our first trip to the Temple Of Doom, and what a ride it is! The post Effectively Speaking – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

November 24, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

We're taking our first trip to the Temple Of Doom, and what a ride it is!

Effectively Speaking – Spielberg’s War of the Worlds

October 27, 2021 09:00 - 31.3 MB

Why not join Eric and Matt as they share their annual treat of talking War Of The Worlds! The post Effectively Speaking – Spielberg’s War of the Worlds first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Spielberg’s War of the Worlds

October 27, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Why not join Eric and Matt as they share their annual treat of talking War Of The Worlds!

Effectively Speaking – Abbot & Costello Meet Frankenstein

October 20, 2021 09:00 - 65.2 MB

We’re back to horror comedy this time, as we look at the effects in the last of Universal’s first run of horror movies. The post Effectively Speaking – Abbot & Costello Meet Frankenstein first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Abbot & Costello Meet Frankenstein

October 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

We're back to horror comedy this time, as we look at the effects in the last of Universal's first run of horror movies.

Effectively Speaking – Night of the Demon

October 14, 2021 06:22 - 43.3 MB

In this episode Eric welcomes Kelly Hogaboom to the show to discuss the effects in “Night of the Demon.” The post Effectively Speaking – Night of the Demon first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Night of the Demon

October 14, 2021 06:22 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

In this episode Eric welcomes Kelly Hogaboom to the show to discuss the effects in “Night of the Demon.”

Ghostbusters

October 06, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

We're starting a run of horror subjects, kicking off with this visit to the library in the very first Ghostbusters.

Effectively Speaking – Ghostbusters

October 06, 2021 09:00 - 31.4 MB

We’re starting a run of horror subjects, kicking off with this visit to the library in the very first Ghostbusters. The post Effectively Speaking – Ghostbusters first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Space 1999

July 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

The notion of this show is to feature poor as well as good effects. So, we're off to Season 2 of Space: 1999 to consider "The Rules Of Luton"