Film History on Videotape Podcast

They just wanna be free to ride their machines without getting hassled by The Man. Oh and the freedom to rape, pillage and play bongos at an alarming rate. FHOV's newest entry into our Corman series brings us The Wild Angels from 1966 starring Peter Fonda, nancy Sinatra, and Bruce Dern. Its a free wheeling nightmare on the highways from New York to L.A. and no man or woman is safe. Enjoy!   Length [00:21:40m] Download this episode (right click and save)

Its the News Show here at Film History on Videotape! This episode we focus on the month of March with new releases... a new series of reviews featuring Roger Corman... Trailers for The Avengers and The Bourne Legacy... movie recommendations from both Max and Danny as well as a brand new Drunk Plot. Enjoy and pass us along to your friends!   Length [01:00:24m] Download this episode (right click and save)

Well this does it for our Oscar nominated reviews here at Film History on Videotape. Martin Scorsese has had alot of ups and downs in his career. From sociopathic taxi drivers to murdering mafiosos... Movies about the guilt of a savior or the inner demons of a famous millionaire. There comes a time when the natural thing to do it make a PG rated family adventure shot in 3D. Wait what? Check out FHOV's review of Hugo.   Length [00:24:55m] Download this episode (right click and save)

The Academy Awards are alot of things. Its an award show. Its a marketing tool. Its a total jagoff fest in fancy dresses and tuxedos. We here at FHOV feel that above all however its a great excuse to watch movies and root for your favorite picks and predictions. Its also totally unimportant and meaningless. Or is it? Check out what we think of The Oscars with our Academy Awards episode  Length [00:56:58m] Download this episode (right click and save)

A film about the meaning of existence. A film about the nature of God and how it is relevant to us as human beings. A film about family. A film about the beginning and the end of all life on this planet. Terrence Malik's The Tree of Life has polarized critics and moviegoers alike for its ambitious undertakings and Film History on Videotape is finally getting around to reviewing it. Is it a flawless work of cinematic art or is it a pretentious piece of crap? Hear our side of the story with The Tree of Life.   Length [00:26:28m]  Download this episode (right click and save)

John Carpenter? Check. Kurt Russell? Check. Freakishly good suspense and revolting special effects? SUPER CHECK. Max and Danny throw in their two cents on the 1982 classic in light of the recent "prequel" currently in theaters. Who knew watching a bunch of paranoid guys in an arctic research lab could be so tense! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History on Videotape movies down the line with our Oscar nominees with The Artist... a black and white silent film about George Valentin, a life size movie star who finds himself on his way out as the silent era comes to an end. The Artist deals with ego, celebrity, show business and the Golden Age of Hollywood. Is it worth all the hype surrounding it? check out what we think about The Artist.  Length [00:28:00m] Download this episode (right click and save)

Ahhh the comic styling of Jim Carrey. When mixed with a con man on the runstory ALOT of gay stereotypes that either play funny or straight (no pun intended) you get I Love You Phillip Morris (2009) starring said actor and Ewan McGregor. It has laughs...tears...and by the end of it a sense that Jim Carrey still has the goods when it comes to playing serious and funny. Check it out!     Download this episode (right click and save)

Gimmie then stones!!! Max and Danny pony up their thoughts and ideas about The Fifth Element in this first installment of our 90's Sci-Fi series. The Luc Besson space opera has a cult following and Film History on Videotape takes a look back at the ambitious film. Original and exciting....funny and sexy...a dash of Blade Runner and a sprinkle of Star Wars get the job done! Download this episode (right click and save)

Max and Danny review their first documentary on the show. Conan O'brien Cant Stop follows Conan as he travels around the country with his road show. We find some insight to this man's thoughts and actions...a little too much maybe.  Download this episode (right click and save)

90's Sci Fi doesnt get much better (or worse) than Stargate... The Roland Emmerich film that pits a flat topped Kurt Russell and a out of character James Spader against the evils of an intergalactic tyrant hell bent on uhhh... ruling and dominating the simpletons of a desert planet that resembles ancient Egypt. Is it crapp? Is it genius?    Length [00:16:31m]  Download this episode (right click and save)

It was the summer of 89' and the Pule Brothers could only think about one thing. BATMAN!!...thats right Tim Burton's Batman starring Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton. Max and Danny look back at the film and try to watch it without a nostalgic eye....if that is even possible. Is it silly, campy, dark, or even good?  Join Film History on Videotape as we look back at this "classic" precursor to the comic book age of cinema.   Length [00:23:14] Download this episode (right click and save)

What do you get when you take a half a dozen of England's best actors under 60... put them in a 70's London setting... and fit 7 hours of story into 2 and STILL pull it off? This week Film History on Videotape brings you Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the 2011 espionage thriller starring Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong, Toby Jones and Gary Oldman in his Oscar nominated role as George Smiley. Searching for a mole was never so dense and demanded such attention. Enjoy!   Length [00:23:13m] Download this episode (right click and save)

Its November movie news from Film History on Videotape!! From The Muppets to the new James Bond title Max and Danny serve up a helping of information for yo ass!! Enjoy!! Download this episode (right click and save)

This late edition to the October 80's non-franchise horror movie series is called Dead & Buried. The town of Potter's Bluff is hiding a dark secret and only we know the truth. Come listen as Max and Danny get into this somber yet alive!! horror flick.  Download this episode (right click and save)