Still Any Good?

Chris Webb, Rob Johnson

We run the risk of ruining our childhoods by revisiting fondly remembered films. Hosted by Robert Johnson and Christopher Webb.

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Jul 11, 2018 · 1 hr 7 min
20. Willow
Before the total trousers of SOLO, little Ronny Howard and big George Lucas teamed up for 1988's fantasty adventure WILLOW. As well as acting as an introductory service for Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley, it seems to have influenced everyone from Peter Jackson to Tone Loc. And hats off to Lucas: he's given us two characters that are even more annoying than the lovechild of Jar Jar Binks and an Ewok. Our music, as ever, is kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
Jun 20, 2018 · 51 min
19. Digby, The Biggest Dog In The World
Diiiiiig-beeeee .... We managed to get through this by imagining that DIGBY THE BIGGEST DOG IN THE WORLD is a prequel to 28 Days Later and that all involved were horrifically slaughtered by the Infected. So we ask: is it still any good? Or is Digby actually The Shittest Film In The World? Music provided by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
May 24, 2018 · 1 hr 15 min
18. Body Double
Barry Norman called Brian De Palma's BODY BOUBLE "damn near pornographic". One of us thinks it's tour-de-force cinema, while the other believes it to be tittilating cobblers. Which of us is right? Find out in our latest episode. Warning: This podcast contains middle aged men giggling at rudies. Music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
May 3, 2018 · 58 min
17. Escape To Victory
Johnson talks to Webb-y, his knees have gone all trembly! Join us both as we assist the Allied POWs to escape by doing bicycle kicks, saving penalties and doing some standard Caine shoutery. Yes, it's the John Huston 1981 "war is hell, and so is football" extravaganza ESCAPE TO VICTORY. As ever, our music has been kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
Apr 5, 2018 · 1 hr 18 min
16. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Travel back in time with us to 1989 as we revisit the comedy BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE. As well as proving we really don't have a clue about how time travel works, we also corpse for a ridiculously long amount of time (it's been edited). Party on ... ummm ... dudes. Support the show
Mar 11, 2018 · 1 hr 6 min
15. Twin Town
Because Rob had a New Zealand special, Chris stuck out his bottom lip and demanded a Welsh movie too. Out of the 3 or 4 to choose from, he went for 1997's TWIN TOWN. Is it as good as he remembered? Or is it a total mess of a film that's essentially an avalance of f-words; basically an excuse for an Allen family reunion? Why not listen and find out for yourselves! Theme music by The Sonic Jewels, whose guitarist is also Welsh. Support the show
Feb 25, 2018 · 1 hr 23 min
14. Invaders From Mars
We find out what happened when the director of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre met the creator of Alien and made a kids' film. Turns out it was a fair amount of dodgy acting and a lot of neck-fannies. Join Rob and Chris as we do battle with Tobe Hooper's INVADERS FROM MARS. Music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
Feb 5, 2018 · 1 hr 5 min
12. Once Were Warriors
In the first part of our New Zealand Double Bill, Rob & Chris re-visit the hard-hitting 1994 classic ONCE WERE WARRIORS. Warning, we swear quite a bit in this one. Support the show
Feb 5, 2018 · 1 hr 9 min
13. Bad Taste
For part 2 of our New Zealand Special, we go back to where it all began for 'our' Peter Jackson with 1987's BAD TASTE. In a film where the best performance comes from a cardboard cut-out of Paul McCartney, Rob fell asleep while watching it, so Chris does most of the jabbering. By the time we got to record part 2, we'd had a few drinks so we mainly sound like slightly tired bitter old men. Support the show
Jan 10, 2018 · 1 hr 4 min
11. The First Great Train Robbery
The heist movie that has everything: trains, murder, toupees, a dead cat, and more nob gags than you can shake a veiny bang stick at. Yes, it's the Crichton/Connery romp THE FIRST GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY. Support the show
Dec 24, 2017 · 49 min
10. Santa Claus: The Movie
And just in the (Saint) nick of (Christmas) time, Chris & Rob take a nostalgic sleigh-ride to the North Pole for the 1985 cult fave SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE. Starring Dudley Moore as a vivacious Vendegum, The Big Lebowski as Santa, and John Lithgow as the Lex Luthor of the toymaking world, you'll be transported to a time when film-makers thought they could get away with ludicrous notions like giving Santa Claus the Superman treatment (right down to the colon.) Come walk through a Winter wonderland with us and find out if this is still any good! Support the show
Nov 30, 2017 · 1 hr 10 min
9. Innerspace
Rob & Chris discuss the perils of being forcibly inserted into another man's bottom in INNERSPACE. Join us as we look back on a roller-coaster of thrills, laughs and some very out-dated attitudes to women. But don't worry, we still find time to audition for Stars In Their Eyes as Massive Attack. Our own theme music is by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
Nov 14, 2017 · 46 min
8. Strictly Ballroom
Get on your dancing shoes, you sexy little swines! Take a spin with Rob and Chris on the dancefloor as we revisit the Australian classic STRICTLY BALLROOM. And if that's not enough you can find out if Rob ever had blonde hair, or if Chris can handle a Gay Gordon. Theme music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
Oct 30, 2017 · 48 min
7. Pet Sematary
Get under your duvets for the second part of our Halloween Special. Amongst some decidedly average impersonations of Jimmy Stewart and Morrissey, Rob & Chris find the time to discuss Stephen King's PET SEMATARY. Disclaimer: Despite what you may hear, Chris really is a massive Stephen King fan. Music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
Oct 29, 2017 · 39 min
6. Fright Night
The first part of our spooky horror double bill special. Rob & Chris whip out their holy water and do battle with the evil vampires of 1985's FRIGHT NIGHT. Naturally, Evil Ed's questionable subsequent career gets discussed. You're so cool, Sagpod! Music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
Oct 9, 2017 · 39 min
5. Deathtrap
Join us for the twisty-turny thrill ride that is DEATHTRAP. This week, Rob speaks Latin and Chris uses a really impressive long word. As well as all that we discuss the merits of Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve and Dyan Cannon. Well, two out of three isn't bad. While we're at it, we also come up with a new franchise opportunity for Ken Loach. Music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
Sep 21, 2017 · 47 min
4. Highlander
In the end, there can be only one podcast ... and this is it. This week for some reason we switch our usual roles, with Rob doing the impersonations and Chris banging on about Star Wars. So gather with us as we rediscover the sword-related antics of an eternal Scotsman and his Egyptian/Spanish chum. And we're definitely NOT cruising for a piece of ass. Theme music by The Sonic Jewels. Support the show
Sep 7, 2017 · 40 min
3. The Big Bus
In our third episode, we get on board THE BIG BUS: A 1976 comedy starring the late Joseph Bologna that seems to have inspired everything from AIRPLANE! to SPEED. A beloved classic from Chris's past, the stakes are high with this one. Will Chris's childhood be ruined? Is it... still any good? Tune in and find out! Support the show
Aug 9, 2017 · 44 min
2. The Mutations
In Episode 2, Chris and Rob take a look at low budget 1974 British-American sci-fi horror "freaksploitation" film THE MUTATIONS (aka THE FREAKMAKER). Is this the least enthusiastic Donald Pleasence performance ever? Is this really directed by Jack Cardiff - one of the best cinematographers of all time? Is this just a feature-length episode of Dr. Who with some boobs in it? Is it okay that Rob first saw this when he was 8 years old - with his mum? Is it... Still any good? Support the show
Jul 26, 2017 · 37 min
1. Krull
In our first episode - which doubles as the inaugural meeting of the Lysette Anthony Appreciation Society - Chris and Rob dissect 80s' sci-fantasy cult classic KRULL to answer the knotty question: Is it still any good? Notable for Rob saying "kind of" a lot and making far too many Star Wars references, and for Chris giving what is possibly the worst Lindsay Crouse impersonation ever recorded. Enjoy! Theme music by The Sonic Jewels Support the show