Retro Ramble

George McGhee & Charlie McGhee

Retro Ramble is a movie podcast and blog from the Brothers McGhee.

Join George and Charlie McGhee as they review the TV and Films of their youth and discuss why many are still relevant and worth revisiting today.

Warning: contains explicit language and poor impressions.

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132 episodes
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Jan 24, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
EP#149 - Review of 2024
To kick off 2025, Charlie & George are looking back on what they watched in 2024! The brothers discuss what they loved, were mildly entertained by and what they felt were the turkeys of the year! Films include Dune 2, Gladiator 2, Alien Romulus, The Fall Guy, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and plenty of other nostalgia-bait! TV highlights include; Terminator Zero, Blue Eyed Samurai, The Gentleman and Shrinking For more in-depth reviews of Alien Romulus Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Roadhouse and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (plus much more!) - please check out our Patreon channel: www.patreon.com/retroramble
Dec 16, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
EP#147: Batman Returns 1992
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! Charlie and George take a deep dive into the superhero sequel where everything is ramped up - the villains, production design, classic Tim Burton weirdness and well, horniness. They discuss everything from production background, casting decisions, sequel spin-offs and probably too much time sharing their love for Christopher Walken's intense villain, Max Shreck! Santa Claus? 'fraid not, we're just some podcast who got lucky, and sue us, if we wanna give something back!
Nov 29, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
EP#146: Stargate (1994)
Charlie and George uncover a gateway to the other side of the universe, whisking themselves back to 1994 to revisit Stargate! The film that launched a host of TV spin-offs, comics and games, the boys delve into its origins, casting and post-production struggles. Plus there's lots of chat about Kurt Russell's hair. Enjoy and please share!
Oct 26, 2024 · 46 min
EP#144: Jason X
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?! Enjoy, and please share! Retro Ramble 2024 For more episodes like this visit - www.retroramble.blog
Oct 5, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Ep142: Rambo First Blood pt 2
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! Don't forget, to survive war, you gotta become war!
Aug 26, 2024 · 50 min
EP#140-Goldfinger 1964
In this episode, Charlie and George are back in Bond territory, as they celebrate 60 years of Goldfinger! Tackling the third film in the series, this classic Connery caper established a lot of the Bond formula we know and love. The brothers discuss behind the scenes trivia, casting, a brassy John Barry score and some of the most iconic moments in the Bond franchise! Do you expect us to talk? No, expect us to Ramble!
Jul 29, 2024 · 52 min
EP138-Alien 1979
Charlie and George board the USCSS Nostromo to discuss one of the biggest influences on modern sci-fi horror: Alien! To celebrate the upcoming release of Alien: Romulus, they'll be delving deep into the film that gave birth to a mega-franchise. From the original script to the talented concept artists and a new up-and-coming director, one Ridley Scott, they will cover it all! Remember, in space, no one can hear you scream, but we certainly hope you listen to this episode!
Jul 2, 2024 · 47 min
EP#135:The Mummy (1999)
George and Charlie travel to the ancient city of Hamunaptra to take on The Mummy! To celebrate 25 years of the blockbuster action-adventure-romance-horror, they delve deep into Imotep's tomb, unveiling the long journey to screen for the beloved remake. The brothers discuss their love for break-out star Brendan Fraser, on-set challenges, top vfx and its release during the summer of 1999, holding up against the hype of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and sleeper hit, The Matrix! Like, comment and please share!
Jun 13, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
EP134-Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Charlie and George are reviewing "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and are joined by special guest Em from the Verbal Diorama Podcast! They cover everything from the source novel, early tests, animation challenges and that good old Spielberg and Zemeckis magic! Em's passion for animation and movies in general made her a great guest. Listeners should check out her podcast with over 200 episodes on various film genres! verbaldiorama.com/iwannalisten
Apr 29, 2024 · 47 min
EP#131: Congo (1995)
Charlie & George travel to the dangerous jungles of Central Africa to tackle cult 90s blockbuster oddity, Congo! It has all the ingredients for a blockbuster: based on a Michael Crichton novel, from the makers of Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park, creature effects by the late Stan Winston, and a diverse cast including a scenery (and sesame cake) devouring Tim Curry - but is it successful? Tune in to find out! Retro Ramble 2024
Mar 30, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
EP#129: The Terminator (1984)
Charlie and George travel back in time "about 40 years" to finally get around reviewing 1980s classic, The Terminator! A huge film for the brothers and many others, it's a deep dive into the low budget thriller that started a franchise, that likes it protagonist, cannot be stopped! One of the most important films of the decade, it made Arnold Schwarzenegger a bonafide star and introduced the world to James Cameron, the most successful director of all time!
Feb 26, 2024 · 52 min
EP128 - Drop Zone vs Terminal Velocity
1994 gave us not one, but two skydiving action thrillers, so Charlie and George thought it was only fair to revisit, review and compare both Drop Zone and Terminal Velocity. It's Wesley Snipes vs Charlie Sheen. It's Gary B (that's Busey) vs the KG - Used to Be. There can only be one victor, but who are the boys backing? The results may surprise you! Need more 90s action in your ears? Why not check out our Sudden Death review, recently available exclusively on our Patreon channel, patreon.com/retroramble Need more 90 skydiving action in your ears - why not check out our Point Break review (way back in Episode 4!)?
Feb 9, 2024 · 12 min
EP126: Remembering Carl Weathers
In this episode Charlie and George pay tribute to the actor Carl Weathers who sadly passed away. The boys remember the actor through the iconic roles he played during his career.
Jan 26, 2024 · 48 min
EP#125 Labyrinth 1986
Charlie and George navigate Jim Henson's Labyrinth for a slice of 1980s kid's fantasy nostalgia! There's much to discuss, from the script development, the music and ground-breaking puppetry but mostly the majestic and much-missed, David Bowie's Goblin King, Jareth! Be prepared for lots of bad Bowie impressions!
Dec 22, 2023 · 51 min
EP#123: Scrooged (1988)
Charlie and George discover the true meaning of Christmas, with Scrooged! They're back in Richard Donner country, with the festive favourite that lured back Bill Murray to acting after an absence of several years! In a bit of a twist on Coulda Woulda Shoulda feature, we discuss the other big films from 1988 that Murray passed on to make this film - some are very surprising! So download, get comfy and have a listen - Yule love it! Merry Christmas! Retro Ramble 2023
Nov 30, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
EP122 - Kill Bill Special with Andy Hughes
Charlie and George are joined by returning guest Andy Hughes to discuss 20 years of Kill Bill! To celebrate they are revisiting "the whole bloody affair", which means both volumes 1 & 2! It's a bumper episode taking in first memories, soundtracks, iconic anime, elaborate fight choreography and a brief overview of all things Tarantino. There's also alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda, alternate cuts and mooted sequels/spin offs. Retro Ramble 2023
Oct 30, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
EP120 - The Thing (1982)
Charlie and George head to Antarctica to discuss the horror classic, John Carpenter's The Thing. They delve into the film's origins, its haunting Morricone score, Rob Bottin's ground-breaking practical effects, and several Suspicious Spin-Offs! Listeners can expect a healthy dose of paranoia, poor impressions, and fawning over Kurt Russell. If you're in the mood for more John Carpenter spookiness, make sure to check out their thoughts on Halloween (1978) and They Live! (1988) over on their Patreon channel at https://www.patreon.com/retroramble.
Sep 29, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
EP#118 - The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Charlie and George are back in sweaty LA with a slick slice of early nineties action with The Last Boy Scout! Brought to us by a holy action quartet of star Bruce Willis, writer Shane Black, producer Joel Silver and director Tony Scott - explosive action (on and behind the camera) is guaranteed! We dive deep into this film's production and share some juicy behind-the-scenes facts. Plus, in our "Coulda Woulda Shoulda" segment, we'll be discussing some alternative casting choices that could have made this movie very different! But it's not all about our thoughts - we want to hear from you too! Let us know where The Last Boy Scout ranks on your list of favourite 80s/90s action movies. Don't be shy, let us know what Last Boy Scout means to you! Retro Ramble 2023
Aug 30, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
EP#116: Octopussy Vs Never Say Never Again
Charlie and George don their tuxedos to celebrate the 40th anniversary of two competing Bond films, Octopussy and Never Say Never Again! Features a behind-the-scenes discussion regarding the complicated ownership of James Bond rights in cinema, dating back decades. The hosts also compare the strengths and weaknesses of both films, including casting choices and production values. As always, expect a plethora of bad impressions! Further reading As discussed in the episode, we recommend all Bond fans check out the following books, which massively helped our research: Some Kind of Hero by Ajay Chowdhury and Matthew Field The Battle for Bond by Robert Sellers
Jul 31, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
EP#114: X-Men 2000
Charlie and George slip on the black leather jumpsuits for some naughties comic book action, X-Men! The first of a 13 film franchise and years before the birth of the MCU, there's much to discuss - years in development, script challenges, budget constraints and behind the scenes drama* As usual, there's alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and plenty of Ian McKellen impressions. *For more insight to the drama here's the Hollywood Reporter article referenced in the episode https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bryan-singers-traumatic-x-men-set-movie-created-a-monster-1305081/