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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Jan 28, 2019 · 56 min
EP#31 - Demolition Man (1993)
In this month's episode, Charlie and George have had an attitude adjustment and enhanced their calm, ready to take on 1993 sci-fi satirical shoot 'em up, Demolition Man! Revisiting the 1993 action classic, the boys discuss the shiny future tech of 2032, Stallone vs Snipes and some dubious fashion choices. There's the standard production chat, alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and (cue trumpets) exciting new feature, Suspicious Spin-Offs! Be warned there are bad Stallone impressions and repeated violations of the verbal morality statute.
Dec 29, 2018 · 1 hr 11 min
EP#30 - Review of 2018
In this special podcast, the brothers McGhee look back at the best (and worst) films of 2018. Films like Ready Player One, Black Panther, Avengers Infinity War, Deadpool 2, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, A Quiet Place, Venom and Bohemian Rhapsody all get a mention. The boys also diverge into less blockbustery territory with their favourite indie/arthouse films like 3 Billboards and Bad Times at El Royale. There's also made-up awards, the usual bad impressions and George goes on a mini-rant about a certain sci-fi sequel. For more in-depth coverage of some of the year's blockbusters, please check out our Recent Ramble episodes.
Dec 3, 2018 · 1 hr 20 min
EP#29 - Die Hard (1988)
In this month's episode, Charlie and George head to Nakatomi Plaza to discuss controversial Christmas film and all around action classic Die Hard. The boys discuss the film's literary roots, the key contributions from Predator (insert link) maestro John McTiernan, the genius of Alan Rickman, classic 1980's douchebags and fond memories of the PS1 game "Die Hard Trilogy". Regular podcast features such as bad impressions ("Put the gun away, this is radio, not television"), alternative casting choices in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and new staple - Suspicious Stuntmen, all make an appearance. Is Die Hard a Christmas film? Does it actually matter? Listen to find out!
Oct 21, 2018 · 54 min
EP#28 - Beetlejuice (1988)
In this year's Halloween special, Charlie and George get spooky with the Ghost With The Most, Beetlejuice! Join the Brothers McGhee as they venture into the twisted imagination of director Tim Burton and discuss how influential the film was on the rest of his career. The boys also touch on the impact it had on the film's cast, launching the careers of Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder - much to the frustration of Alec Baldwin (probably). So jump in line, rock your body in time and check out this episode! Happy Hallowe'en!
Oct 9, 2018 · 1 hr 26 min
EP#27 - JCVD Special - Bloodsport/Hard Target
In this month's episode, Charlie and George celebrate The Muscles From Brussels that is Jean Claude Van Damme! In a special double bill, first up is JCVD's breakout feature, the brick-breaking cult classic that is Bloodsport, celebrating it's 30th anniversary this year. Next up, they travel to the sweaty bayous of New Orleans, to tackle mullets, muscles and hobo hardmen in John Woo's Hard Target! Along the way, the boys discuss fashion faux pas, frequent flashbacks, detective doves and Lance Henrikson's intense approach to playing the piano. Hard Target review begins around 46 mins into the episode. Enjoy and please share!
Sep 25, 2018 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 26 - RECENT Ramble - Sept 2018
In this month's Recent Ramble, Charlie and George round up of the remaining summer blockbusters (all sequels) - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Equalizer 2, Incredibles 2 and Mission: Impossible - Fallout. On the smaller screen, George ponders whether the new Netflix show Lost in Space is worth a watch and Charlie bigs up latest series of Better Call Saul, Money Heist and Jack Ryan. In Gaming, Charlie shares his love of web-slinging in the new Spider-man PS4 game and some of the recent beta launches he's taken part in. Too recent for you? Don't worry, Retro Ramble will return very soon & very limber with a Jean Claude Van Damme 2-for-1 sandwich where we will be reviewing both the 1980s classic Bloodsport and 1990s Slo-Mo-Mullet-Dove-Fest that is Hard Target! Get stretching, there will be leg-splits!
Aug 29, 2018 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode #25 - The Untouchables (1987)
This month Charlie and George get suited and booted for De Palma's 80's gangster classic, The Untouchables. However they are not alone, this time they're joined by good friend, fellow film fan and filmmaker, Andy Hughes! In this episode, the boys discuss classic Costner, De Niro being De Niro, a magnificent Morricone soundtrack and Sean Connery's trying to be Irish – when he's not busy playing golf. Please be warned, there are high levels of Connery impressions
Jul 25, 2018 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode 24 - Mission Impossible - SPECIAL
In this month's episode, Charlie and George's mission, which they've chosen to accept, is to review Mission: Impossible and Mission: Impossible 2. With the release of the latest instalment, Mission: Impossible – Fallout join the Brothers McGhee as they go back to the beginning, looking at the spy franchise that Tom Cruise built. They discuss the classic espionage, Brian De Palma-drama of the first instalment, as well as the action-packed, multiple-masked insanity of the John Woo sequel. As usual, we delve behind the scenes, discuss alternate casting and provide enough bad impressions to risk being Disavowed. Enjoy and please share. Want more spy podcast action, why not check out our A View To A Kill review?
Jun 29, 2018 · 1 hr
Episode 23 - Jurassic Park (1993)
In this months episode, Charlie and George are flown to a secret island off the coast to Costa Rica to rediscover Jurassic Park! In celebrating the films 25th anniversary and the current release of the fifth installment, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the boys evaluate what makes it such a classic blockbuster. They discuss the battle for the rights to the original novel, ground breaking CGI, Standard Spielbergian Suspense and of course, the natural wonder of the world that is Jeff Goldblum. Hold on to your butts, as there'll be spoilers, bad impressions (that includes dinosuars) and the kind of language that comes naturally to Samuel L Jackson. Enjoy. After more Spielberg chat? Check out our previous episodes on Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Goonies and Back to the future.
Jun 8, 2018 · 39 min
Episode 22 - RECENT Ramble: Solo & Deadpool (2018)
In this SPECIAL RECENT RAMBLE episode, join George and Charlie as they share their feelings (Spoiler Free) regarding the recent releases Solo: A Star Wars Story and Deadpool 2. Was Ron Howard's production doomed to fail from the outset? What works and what doesn't and is it worth seeing at the cinema? Can Deadpool deliver for a second time? If so who should go and see it and what else is coming soon that we should be looking forward to. Retro Ramble in it's usual format will be back soon, follow us on all the social medias, enjoy and please share.
May 25, 2018 · 58 min
Episode 21 - Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981)
To coincide with the most recent Star Wars spin off - Solo: A Star Wars Story, Retro Ramble decided it was time to go back to 1981 to check out Harrison Ford's other most famous character - Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark! Join Charlie and George as they embark on a thrilling global adventure to liberate holy antiquities. They discuss the legendary stunts, cool costumes, nasty Nazis all the while trying to avoid saying the word "iconic" too much. As well as reviewing how the film stands up today, there's also plenty of production trivia and background chat as well the usual casting Coulda Woulda Shoulda feature and as many bad impressions as we can fit into an hour. In addition to ITunes, Google Play and Libsyn…we are also available on Spotify!!!
May 18, 2018 · 58 min
Episode 20 - RECENT Ramble - Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
With it being the start of film packed blockbuster season George and Charlie felt it was time for another Recent Ramble to share their thoughts on what's sure to be one of the year's biggest releases, Avengers: Infinity War. Keeping everything SPOILER FREE and resisting the temptation to go full nerd this is a short episode with the other half being dedicated to an update on TV Shows we are streaming, Books we're reading and even a quick word from Charlie on the latest PS4 graphics fest that is God of War. For our dedicated fan base and lovers of all things retro, Retro Ramble will be back very soon with Episode 16 as we head back to 1980 for Raiders of The Lost Ark in a tenuous link to the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Warning: contains swearing and bad impressions, all stunts both supervised and performed by trained chimpanzees.
Apr 26, 2018 · 57 min
Episode 19 - Blade (1998)
To coincide with one of this year's biggest film releases, Avengers: Infinity War, Retro Ramble decided it was time to go back to 1998 to review Marvel's first successful movie – Blade! Join Charlie and George as they don their leather trenchcoats and delve into the sexy vampire underworld you never knew existed. From blood raves and Wesley Snipes kicking ass (one henchman at a time) to the wonderful camp of Udo Keir and pounding, pounding 90's techno music! As well as reviewing how the film stands up today, there's also plenty of production trivia and background chat as well the usual casting Coulda Woulda Shoulda feature and as many bad impressions as we can fit into an hour. Enjoy, please share and be sure to vote for us in the British Podcast Awards if you've not done already.
Apr 12, 2018 · 33 min
Episode 18 - RECENT Ramble - Ready Player One (2018)
In a world of shared universes.... Charlie and George take a break from the RETRO films of their youth to unleash.... RECENT Ramble! A podcast dedicated to all things...well recent from movies, streaming, books and gaming. In this first RECENT episode, they review the Spielberg sci-fi nostalgia fest that is Ready Player One. They also take time to discuss other things they've been consuming whether it be Amazon Prime's American Gods, Netflix's Annihilation, the little seen sci-fi gem Snowpiercer, the latest DLC content for GTA 5, or even the latest Alan Partridge book. WARNING: Contains mild yet necessary swearing and mostly bad impressions.
Mar 16, 2018 · 1 hr 23 min
Episode 17 - Back To The Future (1985)
To coincide with this month's release of Ready Player One, in this episode, Charlie and George tackle the time travelling classic Back to The Future! Join the brothers McGhee as they fire up the flux capacitor, hit 88 and reminisce what makes this film such a beloved blockbuster. Along the way they discuss everything from the production challenges (including one hell of a Coulda Woulda Shoulda) to Huey Lewis and the potential spin off, "Whatever Happened to The Libyans?!" Enjoy and please share! In addition to ITunes, Google Play and Libsyn we are also NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!!
Feb 14, 2018 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 16 - Tango and Cash (1989)
In our Valentines special, we rediscover the 80's camp cult "classic" that is Tango and Cash. Charlie and George discuss the smouldering bromance of a very confusing action film that pits two cops, a sharp-suited Stallone and a rough and ready Kurt Russell, against a hammy Jack Palance, some mice and an evil Cockney. There's action, dodgy one liners, big hair and little sense. Enjoy and please share!
Jan 18, 2018 · 41 min
Episode 15 - Con Air (1997)
In this month's episode, Charlie and George tackle the action packed aviation cheese fest that is Con Air! Following previous episodes The Rock and Face/Off, the Brothers McGhee return to the camp craziness of a 90's Nicolas Cage action flick, delving into what makes it a guilty pleasure. So strap yourselves in for some in-flight entertainment, which covers the majesty of Cage's mullet, explosions, exposition and John Malkovich's gleeful pantomime villain, Cyrus the Virus. 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.
Jan 5, 2018 · 51 min
Episode 14 - SPECIAL - Review of 2017
For their end of year special, Charlie and George return to Present Day to share their thoughts on the films of 2017. From covering their favourite blockbusters to the ones that disappointed them, plus even a few recommended arthouse releases. SPOILER WARNING - Films discussed include: Logan, John Wick Chapter 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, Alien Covenant - See George's review here. Wonder Woman, War for the Planet of The Apes, Dunkirk, Baby Driver, Blade Runner 2049 - See George's review here. Thor Ragnarok, Justice League and The Last Jedi. Too modern for you? Fear not, Retro fans, we'll be back very soon with our first podcast review for 2018, with the macho mullet masterpiece, Con Air!
Jan 1, 2018 · 55 min
Episode 13 - A View To A Kill (1985)
For their first Bank Holiday special, and in true typical British fashion, The Brothers McGhee decided it was time to tackle a Bond film; namely Roger Moore's swansong, A View To A Kill! Join Charlie & George as they prepare to dance into the fire, discuss bad facelifts, French stereotypes, not-so-subtle stuntmen and their love for Christopher…….Walken. As usual, there's plenty of production, casting and location trivia, plus lots of bad impressions as the hosts try and out-Walken each other. Enjoy and please share!
Nov 30, 2017 · 1 hr
Episode 12 - Gremlins/Gremlins 2: The New Batch
In this Festive Special episode, Charlie and George break all the rules as they navigate the crazy chaos of cult classics Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. There's drinking, bad behaviour and swearing and that's just the hosts! Their post - midnight ramble covers everything from the Spielberg touch, the perils of using monkeys as a special effect, Hulk Hogan and double breasted dressing gowns. 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.