Film History on Videotape Podcast

Film History On Videotape Podcast / Seen It / Review #240 / The Incredible Shrinking Woman Well heavens to betsy. Film HIstory on Videotape continues our Seen It series with The Incredible Shrinking Woman from 1981 starring Lilly Tomlin and Charles Grodin.  This updated version of a Richard Matheson story puts a female in the central role in this funny and quirky little movie that involves a gorilla.  Need we say more?   Check it out on FHOV! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / Summer Reviews / Review #239 / Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines He's back. Seeing how Arnold is in yet another new  Terminator flick that came out this summer we here at Film History on Videotape thought it fitting to go back and review the first "old" Arnold movie of the franchise with Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.  Not a bad title by any means but the movie itself?  Ehhhhh it stars yet another new actor portraying John Connor along with Claire Danes and a new sexy lady Terminator.  How does it add up when compared to the other films in the Terminator universe?  There are alot of factors but you might as listen anyways.  Enjoy! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / Mirror Reviews / Review #238 / Mission Impossible The year is 1996.  The director is Brian DePalma. The actor is Tom Cruise.  He was obsessed with the Mission Impossible TV show as a kid and dreamed of making a big budget action movie out of it.  This review, should you accept it, is regarding that blockbuster flick and you would be listening to Max and Danny talk about their thoughts and feelings about it.  This is Film History on Videotape.  This review will self destruct in 5 seconds.  Enjoy! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape / 2015 Mirror Review / Review # 237 / Lost World Jurassic Park Well of course there is another island of dinosaurs!  Film History on Videotape know that Jurassic World was a big hit movie of the summer so we decided to go back to the original first sequel in the Jurassic Park franchise The Lost World from 1997.  This movie seemed more like the 90's imitations of the original but it is not without its charms.  Some cast members return.  Some do not.  Cameos abound.  Check out this Stevie Spielberg directed B-movie and what we thought of it here now! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / Big Directors, Big Remakes / Review #236 / The Fly I'm not getting sick.  I'm getting BETTER.   Film History on Videotape concludes our series of reviews of Big Remakes by Big Time Directors with the sci-fi/horror gem from 1986, The Fly directed by David Cronenberg.  A rehash of the classic horror flick from 1958, this movie was a smash hit that put the director in the big time, to some degree.   Starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, it tells the story of a mad scientist who accidentally transforms himself into the titular insect with disgusting results.   If you haven't seen this yet stop what you are doing and DO IT.  Enjoy! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / Great Director Remakes / Review #234 / War of the Worlds It's a War between Worlds!  Film History on videotape continues our dive into our series of Remakes by Big Time Directors with two of the biggest names in those categories starring Tom Cruise.  Released back in 2005, it has all the typical trimmings that are associated with the War of the Worlds story but with some slight updates and changes.  Every director seems like they need a remake under their belts and this one is Mr. Spielberg's. Enjoy our review of War of the Worlds! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / Great Director Remakes / Review #235 / King Kong (2005) Kong.  The 8th Wonder of the World. its also a 3 hour long remake of a much cruder and shorter film from 1933.  Film History on Videotape voyages forward into the world of hidden mysterious islands and general monkey business with King Kong from 2005.  After the Lord of the Rings trilogy was completed Peter Jackson returned to his life long passion of remaking one of the most iconic and legendary movies in Hollywood history.  We have found that people either love it or hate it. How do you feel about it?  Listen in to see what we thought. Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / Great Director Remakes / Review #233 / Cape Fear Film History on Videotape continues our series of remakes by big time movie makers with Cape Fear from 1990.   A once subtle and tense black and white number from the early 60's gets the gritty Hollywood remake treatment courtesy of Martin Scorsese and company.  When a convicted rapist gets released from prison on a technicality he goes after the man responsible and his family with mixed results.  Does this flick hold up after 25 years?   Listen in and see what we thought.  Come out Come out wherever you are! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / Big Director Remakes / Review #232 / Sorcerer Remakes.   The concept is as old as the art of motion pictures itself.  Sometimes great directors helm these retreads and retellings of movies classic or not, so Film History on Videotape kick off our new series of reviews about Remakes by Famous Directors with William Friedkin's Sorcerer from 1977.  A remake of The Wages of Fear, the story of how this movie as made might be more interesting than the film itself.  An overlooked gem or a forgettable waste of time?   Only you can decide.  OR you can listen to what WE think.  Enjoy! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / L.A. Movies / Review #231 / Inherent Vice Film History on Videotape finishes up our series of L.A. movies with P. T. Anderson's latest and weirdest offering, Inherent Vice.  Part mystery, part comedy, part love story,  its a tale about the end of things and the beginning of new times. A top notch cast including a Whitherspoon, a Del Toro, A Phoenix and a Short, its a flick that is a whirlwind tornado of confusion, intrigue, and flat out laughter.  Unlike anything our boy Paul Thomas has done before.  See it 3 times if you haven't seen it once.  Enjoy! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / L.A. Movies / Review #230 / Sunset Boulevard Are you ready for your closeup?  Film History on Videotape add another review to our series of movies about or featuring the City of Angels.  In this case Hollywood, the late 40's.  Sunset Blvd. was directed by Billy Wilder and stars William Holden and Gloria Swanson in what might be the best movie about the business of making movies.  A classic out of the gate, this 65 year old gem still surprises and thrills.  Please tell me you have seen it.  No?   Well get to it! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / L.A. Movies / Review #229 / To Live And Die In L.A. Its a vicious cycle.  All that dying and living in the City of Angels.  Film History on Videotape forges ahead with our film series about Los Angeles with To Live and Die in L.A. from 1985.  This was considered a return to form for New Hollywood auteur William Friedkin of French Connection and The Exorcist fame.  A gritty streetwise cops and robbers movie about a secret service agent tracking down the counterfeiting murderer of his partner.  It stinks a tad like Miami Vice, but that's not a bad thing.  Never seen this gem? Well you better listen and find out if you should. Enjoy! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / L.A. Movies / Review #228 / The Player Movies!  Now... more than ever.  Film History on Videotape brings you another review in our L.A. series with the Bob Altman classic The Player, starring... everybody.  Ok well maybe not everybody but its too long to list here.  Released in 1992 and touted as a return to satirical form for the aged auteur filmmaker, this movie lightly pokes fun at the industry of the stars and its inner workings.  Oh there is also murder, sex, humor, and an "up" ending.  Trust me.   Check out The Player on FHOV. Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History On Videotape Podcast / L.A. Movies / Review #227 / Chinatown Forget it Jake.  Its Chinatown.  Film History on Videotape continues our series of movies about the City of Angels with Chinatown from 1974.   This perfect storm of New Hollywood talent was a massive hit when it was released and turned Jack Nicholson into the A lister he would retain for the next 2 decades. A private eye story with its roots firmly planted in the tradition of the "film noir" it tells the story of murder, coverup, land barons and dark secrets that only get revealed at the end.  Have you seen this?  Why not?   Enjoy Chinatown for LA movies on FHOV! Download this episode (right click and save)

Film History on Videotape Podcast / Time Travel Movies / Review #225 / The Time Machine Did anybody really need this movie?  2002 brought a remake of the classic 1960 film The Time Machine to the big screen, and it stars Guy Pearce and Jeremy Irons in what alot of folks derided as so far from the source material that it wasnt worth the trouble. Its the classic tale of H.G. Welles using his hand built machine to get himself into wacky hijinks involving a lost love, an uber morlock, and alot of late 90's Hollywood tropes  added to it.   Is it a fun thing to watch though?   Listen in and find out.  The Time Machine here on FHOV! Download this episode (right click and save)