Still Any Good?
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe run the risk of ruining our childhoods by revisiting fondly remembered films. Hosted by Robert Johnson and Christopher Webb.
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28. Spider-Man (1977 TV Pilot)
November 26, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBAs a tribute to the late Stan Lee, we've gone back to the first live-action adaptation of his work. If you don't include a cheap cameo in a weird kids' TV show. In the feature length pilot of what became THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, we really do see Peter Parker do whatever a spider can. But only if the spider in question wore massive collars on its shirt, live in a grotty attic, and keep trying to borrow $46 from everyone. Support the Show.
27. Creepshow
November 12, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat happens when two masters of horror decide to work together? Well, when it's Stephen King and George A Romero, you get a zany anthology featuring Leslie Nielsen, a tiny Ted Danson, and an un-bald Ed Harris ... dancin'. Yes, get under the duvet, it's the 1982 horror comic CREEPSHOW. Music as ever is kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
26. Piranha II - Flying Killers
November 09, 2018 17:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBIn between discussions about developing an 80's style TV show called Caribbean Heat and learning Thom Yorke's favourite flavour of crisps, Rob and Chris manage to have a chat about James Cameron's debut blockbuster, PIRANHA II: THE SPAWNING. There's blood, death, nudie bits and a hell of a lot of flying grunions. Music as ever comes from The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
25. Smokey And The Bandit
October 21, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBGet your cowboy hats on, start up the Trans-Am and get ready to talk a load of CB bollocks, good buddies! It's time to hear what Rob and Chris thought of the Burt Reynolds 1977 car chase blockbuster SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT. Support the Show.
24. Tales Of The Unexpected (2018)
September 27, 2018 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBTo celebrate International Roald Dahl Day - which was blimmin' ages ago - Rob and Chris have decided to look back at a couple of episodes of TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED. Bet you never saw that coming! Chris has opted for the deliciously fun LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER, while Rob thought it would be more fun to upset everyone with the incredibly disturbing THE FLYPAPER. So get in a comfy fireside chair, put a funny tray-thing on your lap, and join us. Music kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. Support...
23. Annie
September 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBThis week it's Still Any Good: The Musical as we sing, dance, and holler "Punjaaaaaab!" while discussing the pinnacle of John Huston's career, ANNIE. We also find the time to come up with the perfect 1930's crime-fighting duo, Support the Show.
22. Darkman
September 02, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBChris gets a bit giggly after having one whole beer and some cough medicine, while Rob looks very dapper in his Disney pajamas. It is in this condition that we discuss the Sam Raimi superhero vigilante film DARKMAN, the originator of the 'Liam Neeson angrily twats people' franchise. Support the Show.
21. City Slickers
August 03, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBTo celebrate our first Birthday, we go back and look at 1991's Billy Crystal equine vehicle CITY SLICKERS. As we give each other the bumps and gorge ourselves on cake, do we think it's passed the test of time, or is it simply a steaming pile of horse shit? Why not listen in and find out! Support the Show.
20. Willow
July 11, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBBefore the total trousers of SOLO, little Ronny Howard and big George Lucas teamed up for 1988's fantasty adventure WILLOW. As well as acting as an introductory service for Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley, it seems to have influenced everyone from Peter Jackson to Tone Loc. And hats off to Lucas: he's given us two characters that are even more annoying than the lovechild of Jar Jar Binks and an Ewok. Our music, as ever, is kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
19. Digby, The Biggest Dog In The World
June 20, 2018 04:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBDiiiiiig-beeeee .... We managed to get through this by imagining that DIGBY THE BIGGEST DOG IN THE WORLD is a prequel to 28 Days Later and that all involved were horrifically slaughtered by the Infected. So we ask: is it still any good? Or is Digby actually The Shittest Film In The World? Music provided by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
18. Body Double
May 24, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBBarry Norman called Brian De Palma's BODY BOUBLE "damn near pornographic". One of us thinks it's tour-de-force cinema, while the other believes it to be tittilating cobblers. Which of us is right? Find out in our latest episode. Warning: This podcast contains middle aged men giggling at rudies. Music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
17. Escape To Victory
May 03, 2018 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBJohnson talks to Webb-y, his knees have gone all trembly! Join us both as we assist the Allied POWs to escape by doing bicycle kicks, saving penalties and doing some standard Caine shoutery. Yes, it's the John Huston 1981 "war is hell, and so is football" extravaganza ESCAPE TO VICTORY. As ever, our music has been kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
16. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
April 05, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBTravel back in time with us to 1989 as we revisit the comedy BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE. As well as proving we really don't have a clue about how time travel works, we also corpse for a ridiculously long amount of time (it's been edited). Party on ... ummm ... dudes. Support the Show.
15. Twin Town
March 11, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBBecause Rob had a New Zealand special, Chris stuck out his bottom lip and demanded a Welsh movie too. Out of the 3 or 4 to choose from, he went for 1997's TWIN TOWN. Is it as good as he remembered? Or is it a total mess of a film that's essentially an avalance of f-words; basically an excuse for an Allen family reunion? Why not listen and find out for yourselves! Theme music by The Sonic Jewels, whose guitarist is also Welsh. Support the Show.
14. Invaders From Mars
February 25, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBWe find out what happened when the director of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre met the creator of Alien and made a kids' film. Turns out it was a fair amount of dodgy acting and a lot of neck-fannies. Join Rob and Chris as we do battle with Tobe Hooper's INVADERS FROM MARS. Music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
13. Bad Taste
February 05, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBFor part 2 of our New Zealand Special, we go back to where it all began for 'our' Peter Jackson with 1987's BAD TASTE. In a film where the best performance comes from a cardboard cut-out of Paul McCartney, Rob fell asleep while watching it, so Chris does most of the jabbering. By the time we got to record part 2, we'd had a few drinks so we mainly sound like slightly tired bitter old men. Support the Show.
12. Once Were Warriors
February 05, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBIn the first part of our New Zealand Double Bill, Rob & Chris re-visit the hard-hitting 1994 classic ONCE WERE WARRIORS. Warning, we swear quite a bit in this one. Support the Show.
11. The First Great Train Robbery
January 10, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBThe heist movie that has everything: trains, murder, toupees, a dead cat, and more nob gags than you can shake a veiny bang stick at. Yes, it's the Crichton/Connery romp THE FIRST GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY. Support the Show.
10. Santa Claus: The Movie
December 24, 2017 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBAnd just in the (Saint) nick of (Christmas) time, Chris & Rob take a nostalgic sleigh-ride to the North Pole for the 1985 cult fave SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE. Starring Dudley Moore as a vivacious Vendegum, The Big Lebowski as Santa, and John Lithgow as the Lex Luthor of the toymaking world, you'll be transported to a time when film-makers thought they could get away with ludicrous notions like giving Santa Claus the Superman treatment (right down to the colon.) Come walk through a Winter wonder...
10. Santa Claus: The Movie
December 24, 2017 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBAnd just in the (Saint) nick of (Christmas) time, Chris & Rob take a nostalgic sleigh-ride to the North Pole for the 1985 cult fave SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE. Starring Dudley Moore as a vivacious Vendegum, The Big Lebowski as Santa, and John Lithgow as the Lex Luthor of the toymaking world, you'll be transported to a time when film-makers thought they could get away with ludicrous notions like giving Santa Claus the Superman treatment (right down to the colon.) Come walk through a Winter wonder...
9. Innerspace
November 30, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBRob & Chris discuss the perils of being forcibly inserted into another man's bottom in INNERSPACE. Join us as we look back on a roller-coaster of thrills, laughs and some very out-dated attitudes to women. But don't worry, we still find time to audition for Stars In Their Eyes as Massive Attack. Our own theme music is by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
8. Strictly Ballroom
November 14, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBGet on your dancing shoes, you sexy little swines! Take a spin with Rob and Chris on the dancefloor as we revisit the Australian classic STRICTLY BALLROOM. And if that's not enough you can find out if Rob ever had blonde hair, or if Chris can handle a Gay Gordon. Theme music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
7. Pet Sematary
October 30, 2017 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBGet under your duvets for the second part of our Halloween Special. Amongst some decidedly average impersonations of Jimmy Stewart and Morrissey, Rob & Chris find the time to discuss Stephen King's PET SEMATARY. Disclaimer: Despite what you may hear, Chris really is a massive Stephen King fan. Music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
6. Fright Night
October 29, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBThe first part of our spooky horror double bill special. Rob & Chris whip out their holy water and do battle with the evil vampires of 1985's FRIGHT NIGHT. Naturally, Evil Ed's questionable subsequent career gets discussed. You're so cool, Sagpod! Music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
5. Deathtrap
October 09, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBJoin us for the twisty-turny thrill ride that is DEATHTRAP. This week, Rob speaks Latin and Chris uses a really impressive long word. As well as all that we discuss the merits of Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve and Dyan Cannon. Well, two out of three isn't bad. While we're at it, we also come up with a new franchise opportunity for Ken Loach. Music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
4. Highlander
September 21, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBIn the end, there can be only one podcast ... and this is it. This week for some reason we switch our usual roles, with Rob doing the impersonations and Chris banging on about Star Wars. So gather with us as we rediscover the sword-related antics of an eternal Scotsman and his Egyptian/Spanish chum. And we're definitely NOT cruising for a piece of ass. Theme music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the Show.
3. The Big Bus
September 07, 2017 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBIn our third episode, we get on board THE BIG BUS: A 1976 comedy starring the late Joseph Bologna that seems to have inspired everything from AIRPLANE! to SPEED. A beloved classic from Chris's past, the stakes are high with this one. Will Chris's childhood be ruined? Is it... still any good? Tune in and find out! Support the Show.
2. The Mutations
August 09, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBIn Episode 2, Chris and Rob take a look at low budget 1974 British-American sci-fi horror "freaksploitation" film THE MUTATIONS (aka THE FREAKMAKER). Is this the least enthusiastic Donald Pleasence performance ever? Is this really directed by Jack Cardiff - one of the best cinematographers of all time? Is this just a feature-length episode of Dr. Who with some boobs in it? Is it okay that Rob first saw this when he was 8 years old - with his mum? Is it... Still any good? Support the Show.
2. The Mutations
August 09, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBIn Episode 2, Chris and Rob take a look at low budget 1974 British-American sci-fi horror "freaksploitation" film THE MUTATIONS (aka THE FREAKMAKER). Is this the least enthusiastic Donald Pleasence performance ever? Is this really directed by Jack Cardiff - one of the best cinematographers of all time? Is this just a feature-length episode of Dr. Who with some boobs in it? Is it okay that Rob first saw this when he was 8 years old - with his mum? Is it... Still any good? Support the show
1. Krull
July 26, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBIn our first episode - which doubles as the inaugural meeting of the Lysette Anthony Appreciation Society - Chris and Rob dissect 80s' sci-fantasy cult classic KRULL to answer the knotty question: Is it still any good? Notable for Rob saying "kind of" a lot and making far too many Star Wars references, and for Chris giving what is possibly the worst Lindsay Crouse impersonation ever recorded. Enjoy! Theme music by The Sonic Jewels Support the show
1. Krull
July 26, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBIn our first episode - which doubles as the inaugural meeting of the Lysette Anthony Appreciation Society - Chris and Rob dissect 80s' sci-fantasy cult classic KRULL to answer the knotty question: Is it still any good? Notable for Rob saying "kind of" a lot and making far too many Star Wars references, and for Chris giving what is possibly the worst Lindsay Crouse impersonation ever recorded. Enjoy! Theme music by The Sonic Jewels Support the Show.