Film History on Videotape Podcast

Michael Bay was given the opportunity to show the people what a big budget Transformers movie would look like....Let me say this again. Michael Bay was given the opportunity to show the people what a big budget Transformers movie would look like. You can pretty much figure out the rest. In this bit Max tells Danny about his Transformers viewing and reflects on what may be the worst franchise of all time.   Length [00:17:31m]  Download this episode (right click and save)

The Non Franchise 80's horror series chuggs along with Full Moon High. This 1981 comedy horror was written, directed and produced by the B movie king Larry Cohen and features Adam Arkin as a teenage werewolf who wants to return to his high school to win the "big game" he never got to play in. Was it funny? Was it scary? Was it a giant pile of shit? Tune in to find out! Download this episode (right click and save)

Before Pulp Fiction made Miramax studios a household name... they put out this cookie cutter horror flick that actually manages to surprise and entertain at the same time. Check out this second entry in out horror series with the 1981 film The Burning. Download this episode (right click and save)

TerrorVision is the first in the 80's non franchise horror flicks. Thats right no Jason or Freddy, just O.D. and lizard tail jerky. Max and Danny get into this hilarious B Horror movie. Check it out!! Download this episode by clicking here!!

Film History on Videotape get into the film Bridesmaids and discuss why this might not be as good as everyone thinks it is. From poop jokes to chick flick supreme, this Judd Apatow comedy tries to fit it all in there. This ain't a chick flick.....or is it. Download this episode (right click and save)

X Men: First Class is out on home video today so Max and Danny decide to weigh in on the good, the bad, and the ugly. They also get into the performances and why this could be the best comic book movie that stars Kevin Bacon. Enjoy, thanks for listening. Download this episode (right click and save)

Do you like blood? Do you like violence? Don"t you hate it when a movie can showcase both in a totally off putting way and be boring at the same time? Then check out Film history on Videotape's review of Hobo with a Shotgun (2011). Danny and Max rip this turd open and talk about it's strengths...it's flaws... and how Rutger Hauer might be the only reason to see this Grindhouse bandwagon jumper. Download this episode (right click and save)

Falling Down: Max and Danny discuss truth, justice, and the American way again, but this time it involves Michael Douglas trying to "get home" to his "wife and daughter". Falling Down (1993) has a lot to say without saying anything at all. check out their their take on the film. Download this episode (right click and save)

Planet of the Apes: Get your stinking paws off me you damned dirty ape! The summer of 2011 saw a reboot of the popular Planet of the Apes franchise. We thought it would be a good idea to go back and check out the original series of Ape pictures and there is no better place to start than where it all began. FHOV give a stellar review to the fantastic and utterly original film from 1968... The Planet of the Apes, starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall. Download this episode (right click and save)

Bronson: Do you like blood? Do you like violence? Do you like it when a movie can showcase both in a totally original way that is simultaneously repulsive and riveting? Then Bronson (2008) starring Tom Hardy is your movie. Check out Danny and Max's take on this hyper intense and surreal film about Charlie Bronson: Britain's most violent prisoner.Download this episode (right click and save)

In this episode we take a quick look at the newest attempt to bring talking apes to the masses. Listen in as Max and Danny mince words and ideas about what they thought of the film. Download this episode (right click and save)

For the Film History on Videotape podcast debut Danny and Max talk about odds and ends regarding the Captain America score, The 1966 Batman movie, and tackle the topic of the dreaded 2 edged sword that is Summer Blockbusters: Past and Present. Download this episode (right click and save) Film History on Videotape Episode 1 Summer Blockbusters Hosted by: The Brothers Pule Music: Discipline (Instrumental) written and composed by Trent Reznor Music: Captain America Soundtrack written and composed by Alan Silvestri Movie Clip: Boogie Nights

Have you ever stumbled upon a movie from your childhood and thought Hey I totally forgot about that?   FHOV stumble through the past and dust off some obscure movies that we thought we had forgotten about.   Why do movies from our childhood leave such an indelible impression on us and more importantly... do they hold up when you watch them today?  Download this episode (right click and save) FHOV PodcastEpisode 5Obscure Childhood MoviesHosted by: The Brothers PuleMusic: Discipline (Instrumental) written and composed by Trent ReznorMusic: Flight of the Navigator theme written and performed by Alan Silvestri Clip: The Goonies distributed by Warner Brothers Directed by Richard Donner

This week Max and Daniel give the rundown on Hollywoodland (2006) and Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) with the incomparable James Cagney.  This particular week's main topic is Washed Up Actors:  When does the star start falling?  Its really sad and unfortunate to see it happen because you love them so damn much.  Who is your favorite washed up actor or actress?   Download this episode (right click and save) Film History on Videotape Episode 2 Washed Up Actors Hosted by: The Brothers Pule Music: Discipline (Instrumental) written and composed by Trent Reznor Music: Yankee Doodle Dandy written by George M. Cohan and performed by James Cagney Clip: Clue:distributed by Paramount Pictures

Max and Danny are back with their monthly topic discussion. School is back and Summer is over. Film History on Videotape gives you their summer recap. The ups and downs and all around fun of the 2011 summer movie season. Download this episode (right click and save)