Flashback Flicks : Retro Movie Podcast
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsLet's All Talk About Movies!
Remember those movies you watched growing up? The ones you loved, hated, or just weren’t interested at the time? Well here on Flashback Flicks we’re watching those movies and seeing how they hold up over time! It’s like Back to the Future, except instead of playing Johnny Be Good, we’re just watching movies. Each episode includes history, movie factoids, and edu-taining commentary Hosted by hosted by Ricky Anderson II (aka stewdippin) and Grayson Howe (aka Grayson Howe).
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Movie Reboots | Flashback Flicks Podcast
May 13, 2016 16:20 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBSo many movies properties are being rebooted. From Disney Classics, to super heroes, it seems like every film property from our past is being remade today. That's why we're talking all about movie reboots! We talk about what is a movie reboot? When is it time for a movie to be rebooted? What movies should be rebooted? All that and more in our discussion about movie reboots! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Cool article about Movie ...
Chaplin (1992) Movie Review | Flashback Flicks Podcast
May 06, 2016 11:00 - 50 minutes - 58.6 MBToday we're reviewing the 1992 Bio-Pic about the late great Charles Chaplin, appropriately called, Chaplin!Directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Robert Downey Jr. In this episode we discuss the amazing real life history of Charlie Chaplin, marvel in awe at early Hollywood History, and we even create our own Chaplin/"tramp" like characters! All that and more in our review of Chaplin! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Chapl...
Man on the Moon (1999) Movie REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Retro Movie Podcast
April 29, 2016 13:33 - 47 minutes - 34.3 MBToday we're reviewing the 1999 Bio-Pic about the late great Andy Kaufman, Man on the Moon! Directed by Miloš Forman and starring Jim Carey In this episode we discuss the amazing real life history of Andy Kaufman, come amazing production and casting history, and we share who we would cast in other comedian bio-pics. All that and more in our review of Man on the Moon! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Andy Kaufman Mighty Mouse : https:...
The Truman Show (1998) Movie REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Retro Movie Podcast
April 22, 2016 13:27 - 50 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this episode, we review the 1998 Fantasy Sci-Fi film The Truman Show! Directed by Peter Weir and starring Jim Carey In this episode we discuss the amazing production history of The Truman Show, how it basically predicted reality-tv as a TV genera, and we make a lot of seamless product placements (you won't even notice them.) All that and more in our review of The Truman Show! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Truman Show Meta Inte...
Disney's The Jungle Book (1967) Movie REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Retro Movie Podcast
April 15, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBWith the Jungle Book 2016 movie hitting theaters, we thought it was time to look back at the 1967 animated feature that so many of us grew up with an loved! In this episode we discuss some interesting History of The Jungle Book, it's many adaptations, and we take a deep look into The Bare Necessities. That or we sing the song a lot, I forget. All that and more in our review of The Jungle Book! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Leave ...
Rush Hour (1998) Movie REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Retro Movie Podcast
April 08, 2016 14:31 - 33 minutes - 31.8 MBWith the Rush Hour 2016 TV reboot now airing on CBS, we thought it was time to look back at the 1998 action comedy Rush Hour! In this episode we discuss the production history Rush Hour, the people who were almost cast for Chris Tucker's role, and marvel at how AMAZING Jackie Chan is to watch! All that and more in our review of Rush Hour! The Problem with Action Movies Today :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eac0lXfMs9c Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitt...
The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997) Movie REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Retro Movie Podcast
March 25, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 62.2 MBIn anticipation for the "Batman V Superman" movie, we review the small screen animated debut of Batman & Superman, the 1997 The BatmanSuperman Cartoon Movie! With special guest Jeffrey Brown! In this episode we discuss the history of The Batman & Superman Animated Series, Bruce Timm's AMAZING animated universe, and we come up with our very own super villain team ups! All that and more in our review of The Batman/ Superman Cartoon Movie: World's Finest Tell us what you thought about the mo...
Darkman (1990) Movie Review | Flashback Flicks Retro Movie Podcast
March 18, 2016 16:50 - 51 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, we review the 1990 Superhero Darkman Movie directed by Sam Raimi and starring LIAM NEESON! We discuss the very interesting history behind the making of Darkman, 80's action movies, and we have a lengthy discussion about the importance of superhero names and how Liam Neeson is a superhero all himself. All that and more in our review of Darkman! Because we're BATMAN! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Leave us a review...
Superman (1978) Movie REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Retro Movie Podcast
March 11, 2016 12:00 - 57 minutes - 66 MBIn anticipation for the "Batman V Superman" movie, we review the first movie featuring The Man of Steel, the 1978 Superman movie (aptly called) SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE! In this episode we discuss history behind making the Superman movie, how the 1960's Batman TV series almost prevented the movie from getting made, and we come up with super powers we would give Superman, because we're just that generous. All that and more in our review of SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE! Tell us what you thought about the ...
Batman (1989) Movie REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
March 04, 2016 14:07 - 50 minutes - 29.5 MBIn anticipation for the "Batman V Superman" movie, we review the 1989 Batman Movie directed by Tim Burton. In this episode we discuss the very interesting history behind the making of Batman, we discuss headcanon for the expanded Batman Film Series, and we come up with our own super villains origin stories! All that and more in our review of Batman! Because we're BATMAN! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Movie Synopsis: Having witne...
You've Got Mail (1998) REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
February 26, 2016 14:24 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBIn this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the FINAL MOVIE IN OUR FEBRUARY MEG-ATHON! The 1998 period piece You've Got Mail Synopsis: Struggling boutique bookseller Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) hates Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), the owner of a corporate Foxbooks chain store that just moved in across the street. When they meet online, however, they begin an intense and anonymous Internet romance, oblivious of each other's true identity. Eventually Joe learns that the enchanting woman he's involved ...
Sleepless in Seattle (1993) REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
February 19, 2016 15:46 - 40 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the PENULTIMATE MOVIE IN OUR FEBRUARY MEG-ATHON! The 1993 romantic drama Sleepless in Seattle Synopsis: After the death of his wife, Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks) moves to Seattle with his son, Jonah (Ross Mallinger). When Jonah calls in to a talk-radio program to find a new wife for his father, Sam grudgingly gets on the line to discuss his feelings. Annie Reed (Meg Ryan), a reporter in Baltimore, hears Sam speak and falls for him, even though she is...
Joe VS The Volcano (1990) REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
February 12, 2016 12:30 - 52 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the 2ND MOVIE IN OUR FEBRUARY MEG-ATHON! The 1990 romantic(ish) comedy off-beat Fairy Tale Joe Versus The Volcano Synopsis:A 1990 Romantic Comedy staring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan (the first of three films they've done together). Hanks plays Joe Banks, a miserable everyman in a dead-end job with a Bad Boss. To make matters worse, Joe is diagnosed with a mysterious "brain cloud" that will kill him in six months. Enter an Eccentric Millionaire, who ...
When Harry Met Sally (1989) REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
February 05, 2016 16:59 - 46 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the FIRST MOVIE IN OUR FEBRUARY MEG-ATHON! The 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... Synopsis: When Harry Met Sally… is a 1989 American romantic comedy film written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner. It stars Billy Crystal as Harry and Meg Ryan as Sally. The story follows the title characters from the time they meet just before sharing a cross-country drive, through twelve years or so of chance encounters in New York City. The fi...
Wayne's World (1992) REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
January 29, 2016 12:30 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIn this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the 1992 cable access movie Wayne's World! Wayne's World! Its party time, EXCELLENT! Synopsis: A big screen spin-off of the "Saturday Night Live" skit. Rob Lowe plays a producer that wants to take the public access "Wayne's World" to the world of commercial television. Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) battle to save their show and Wayne's girlfriend from Lowe. In this review we discuss a number of things you didn’t know about "Wayne'...
Galaxy Quest (1999) REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
January 22, 2016 17:38 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBIn this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the 1999 historical document Galaxy Quest. Synopsis: The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show - now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions - are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the cast's heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turn to the ailing celebrities for help in their quest to overcome the oppressive regime in their solar system.. In this review we discuss a num...
Reservoir Dogs (1992) REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
January 15, 2016 12:00 - 58 minutes - 67 MBWith Director Quentin Tarantino's 8th movie,The Hateful Eight, being released we decided to take a look back at his 1st cult classic Reservoir Dogs! Synopsis: Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 American neo-noir crime thriller that depicts the events before and after a botched diamond heist. In this review we discuss a number of things you didn’t know about "Reservoir Dogs”, the Tarantino Cinematic Universe,and we ask the question that's been on everyone's mind for YEAR! WHO SHOT NICE GUY EDDIE!? So...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
December 18, 2015 14:25 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBIf you haven't seen the special, then you've definitely heard the song. If you haven't heard the song, then welcome to Earth! We sing songs and watch movies about reindeer about once a year. In this episode of the Flashback Flicks Podcast we review the 1964 Christmas clay mation classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! We talk about Christmas Politics, Dentistry Malpractice, and we even talk about the interesting history and origins of everyone's favorite Red-Nosed Reindeer. So grab your p...
STAR WARS Episode 1 : Phantom Menace REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
December 11, 2015 16:05 - 57 minutes - 33.7 MBStar Wars Episode 7 : The Force Awakens is right around the corner, so we decided to go back to where The Saga Begins; a long time ago in a prequel far far away. We talk about the Jar Jar Theory, The Star Wars Saga Machete Order, and we even talk about what Star Wars items we'd want to exist in the REAL WORLD (SPOILER: Not Light Sabers. Too much responsibility). So grab your favorite Star Wars Collectible, place all your final bets for the podracing, and It's Turbo time! Wait, wrong movie....
Jingle All the Way REVIEW with NerdSync| Flashback Flicks Podcast
November 27, 2015 14:29 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIt's BLACK FRIDAY and what better way to celebrate mass consumerism than reviewing the 1996 gem Jingle All The Way starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. We talk about the making of this movie, some fun 90's Trivia, and we even come up with our own action figures *available where fictional action figures are sold* all with our special guest Scott Niswander from NerdSync! So grab your favorite action figure, take a bite out of a homemade cookie, and get ready because...It's Turbo time!
Planes, Trains and Automobiles | Flashback Flicks Podcast
November 20, 2015 14:36 - 55 minutes - 33.1 MBIn preparation for Thanksgiving we review the 1987 film Planes, Trains and Automobiles! Steve Martin and John Candy star in John Hughes’ classic tale of holiday travel gone awry Directed by John Hughes. We discuss the making of the movie, some really interesting trivia, some fun Headcanon, and we pitch our idea for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles the Video Game. So pack up your suitcases, print out your itinerary, and buckle because you're in for a ride!
The 1st Peanuts Movie : A Boy Named Charlie Brown | Flashback Flicks Podcast
November 13, 2015 16:29 - 54 minutes - 32.4 MBWith the revival of the Peanuts Movie we decided to go way back to 1969 and watch the very 1st Charlie Brown Movie : A Boy Named Charlie Brown. We discuss Charlie Brown characters headcanon, Peanuts movie remakes and adaptations, and we discuss Charlie Brown's future as a stand up comic! So put on your favorite yellow polo, grab your Linus blanket, and get ready for another episode of the Flashback Flicks Podcast!
Hocus Pocus REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
November 06, 2015 12:00 - 53 minutes - 31.8 MBOn this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the Halloween Classic Hocus Pocus! Originally premiering in 1993, Hocus Pocus has become a Halloween staple for many. We discuss the making of the movie, some really fun Headcanon, and we pitch our idea for Law and Order: Special Witches Unit. So grab your Clark Bars, put on your best New Kids on the Block costume and get ready to twist your bones and bend the back! *Itch-it-a-cop-it-a-Mel-a-ka-mys-ti-ca*
Back to the Future Trilogy REVIEW | Flashback Flicks Podcast
October 29, 2015 05:45 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBWELCOME TO THE FUTURE! And welcome to the first episode of the Flashback Flicks Podcast! For our inaugural episode we though it would be fitting to go back to Back to the Future! We talk Time Travel, Fan thories, and Libyan Terrorism. So grab a Pepsi Perfect, put on your self lacing shoes, and buckle up! We're going BACK! *que Huey Lewis & the News!*