Retro Ramble
Join the Brothers McGhee each month as Charlie and George take a light-hearted look back at the TV and Films they grew up on and why many are still relevant today. Be sure to check out our Patreon page - www.patreon.com/retroramble to access tonnes of additional content, reviews, videos and more. Copyright Notice: All copyright material remains the property of the original copyright holder and all clips and audio samples have been used only as a reference and as part of a review in line with Creative Commons FAIR USE policy. TAGS: 80s, 90s, action, cult, comedies, funny, movies, podcast, pop, review, thrillers, video games
Episodes
In this episode, Charlie and George are rambling about retro 90s hit, Leon aka Leon: The Professional. Considering this was a film the boys have watched over the years again and again, gaining access to the fully uncut international version of the film has left them as traumatised as character Mathilda's neighbours!
From scenes that should have probably remained on the cutting room floor, to the mesmerising Gary Oldman to answerin...
It's down, down to wire, as Charlie and George are back in Bond territory, tackling 1987's The Living Daylights!
They discuss the debut of (the very underrated) Timothy Dalton and taking Bond back to his gritty roots. There are the typical Bond tropes to cover, including memorable action sequences, dastardly henchmen, and a synth-heavy John Barry score, amongst a very convoluted plot!
In this episode, Charlie and George travel to Mexico for some stylish and sexy nineties gun play, it must mean Desperado!
They delve into the films origins, as well as the career of writer/director/editor/
Expect bad impressions, sweaty chemistry (...
Get ready for a deep dive into the classic film that redefined the summer blockbuster - Jaws!
Charlie and George celebrate the movie's 50th anniversary, reminiscing about its enduring impact whilst exploring its challenging production, iconic moments, characters and lasting legacy, from the problematic mechanical shark "Bruce" to John Williams' unforgettable score.
Join them for a light-hearted yet insightful look back at a film t...
In this episode, Charlie and George revisit Danny Boyle's intense 2002 horror classic, 28 Days Later!
In this episode, once again its time to pay tribute to another legend. Following the recent passing of Val Kilmer, George and Charlie take a moment to look back on their favourite films of an actor taken too soon.
We will be covering Kilmer's uncanny performance as Jim Morrison in The Doors in our next patreon episode.
Retro Ramble 2025
In this episode, to honour the late, great Gene Hackman, Charlie and George are taking a deep dive on Crimson Tide!
There's a lot to discuss, it's a Tony Scott film (so expect slick, sweaty visuals), two of the greatest actors squaring off in a confined space and a booming Hans Zimmer soundtrack, paving the formula for future Simpson/Bruckheimer productions.
As usual, there's some juicy behind-the-scenes insight and some interestin...
A short special episode remembering the acting legend Gene Hackman, who we sadly lost a few weeks ago.
Charlie and George discuss a variety of their favourite performances, from French Connection, Superman, Get Shorty, Royal Tenenbaums and The Conversation.
Their next podcast episode will be a deep dive (pun intended) on Crimson Tide!
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are off to Oregon, to see if Number 5 really is alive.... That's right, they're revisiting 80's cult classic Short Circuit!
In this episode, it's Annual Arnie time, with Charlie and George delving into one of Schwarzenegger's biggest misfires - Last Action Hero!
It's that wonderful time of year again—Christmas! And what better way to celebrate than with a festive favourite film? This time, we're diving into a sequel to one of the biggest movies of the '80s: 1992's Batman Returns!
It's another Halloween special and Charlie and George are talking all about Jason Voorhees in the tenth installment of the Friday The 13th series, Jason X!
Also know as Jason in Space, or even Spason to some fans, it's a bonkers take on the horror icon that was a big success on good old DVD!
One question, why is everyone dressed like they're off to a nightclub?!
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Retro Ramble 2024
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In this month's episode, Charlie and George are back in 'Nam, to tackle the gloriously OTT sequel, Rambo: First Blood Part 2!
They discuss early script ideas, alternative casting and the giant genre leap from the first movie!
In this episode, Charlie and George are back in Bond territory, as they celebrate 60 years of Goldfinger!
George and Charlie travel to the ancient city of Hamunaptra to take on The Mummy!
Charlie and George are reviewing "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and are joined by special guest Em from the Verbal Diorama Podcast!
Charlie & George travel to the dangerous jungles of Central Africa to tackle cult 90s blockbuster oddity, Congo!
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