The VHS Strikes Back

No Retreat No Surrender 2 (1987)

The VHS Strikes Back E15 Chris and Dave are back reviewing the sequel to the hugely successful No Retreat No Surender. This is the sequel in a trilogy of films which do not actually follow the same story. Jean Claude Van Damme and Jason McKinney from the first film pulled out after Van Damme got scared that if they went filming in Cambodia they may get some male attention from the local pirates. Loren Avendon takes over the lead role and who is a Martial Arts B Movie Legend from the 80's and 90's.. Plot Summary: In this sequel, Scott Wylde, an American kickboxer, must go to Cambodia to rescue his Vietnamese girlfriend from Russian and Vietnamese troops. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 53% IMDB Score: 5.0/10 Metacritic: 30% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks.

First Blood (1982)

VHS Strikes Back E14 Dave and Chris are back reviewing the cult classic First Blood starring Sylvester Stallone. Originally a novel written by David Morrel. Morrell stated he was inspired to write the novel by hearing about the experiences of his students at the University of Iowa who had fought in Vietnam. The author also said "When I started First Blood back in 1968, I was deeply influenced by Geoffrey Household's Rogue Male." The character's name was derived in part from a brand of apples, which his wife brought home while he was struggling to think up a name for the character. In the DVD commentary for 'First Blood' Morell comments that one of the inspirations for Rambo was World War II hero Audie Murphy. Shortly after its publication in 1972, Morrell rights were sold to Columbia pictures, who in turn sold them to Warner Bros. This trend continued for ten years. The story passed through three companies and eighteen screenplays. Finally, it was sold to Andrew G. Vajna and Mario Kassar, who turned the character of Rambo into a more likable underdog who never killed anybody, instead of the angry, psychotic character in the book who goes on a bloody rampage and literally brings the Vietnam War to America. The role was offered to many celebrities like Dustin Hoffman and Al Pacino until it reached Sylvester Stallone. The film was well-received by critics and saved Stallone's career. Plot Summary: John J. Rambo is a former United States Special Forces soldier who fought in Vietnam and won the Congressional Medal of Honor, but his time in Vietnam still haunts him. As he came to Hope, Washington to visit a friend, he was guided out of town by the Sheriff William Teasel who insults Rambo, but what Teasel does not know that his insult angered Rambo to the point where Rambo became violent and was arrested. As he was at the county jail being cleaned, he escapes and goes on a rampage through the forest to try to escape from the sheriffs who want to kill him. Then, as Rambo's commanding officer, Colonel Samuel Trautman tries to save both the Sheriff's department and Rambo before the situation gets out of hand. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 87% IMDB Score: 7.7/10 Metacritic: 61% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks.

AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

The VHS Strikes Back E13 Mashups aren't a new thing and it was at the comic publisher Dark Horse where they first came up with the idea to put together the Fox properties of Alien and Predator together in the 1990's, and which provided the inspiration for this movie. With a promising idea to have Predator's hunt Alien's as a rite of passage, Chris and Dave look at whether this movie lived up to initial promise. Plot Summary: When a private satellite encounters an unidentified source of heat in Antarctica and it is found to be a pyramid buried deep underground , a search team comprising of top-of-the-line archaeologists and engineers is sent to Antarctica to find out more . Once there , the team comes across signs which indicate that the place is inhabited by an unknown alien species . It is not long before the aliens begin to hunt the team members . At the same time , a trio of coming-of-age Predators have arrived to collect the skulls of the aliens as trophies , and the humans are caught between a deadly battle between the two warring species. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 39% IMDB Score: 5.6/10 Metacritic: 29% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks.

Ghostbusters (1984)

The VHS Strikes Back E12 Chris and Dave review the 1984 Blockbuster - Ghostbusters. The nostalgic memories are still there but the guys have a big issue with Peter Venkman. What made the film such a classic and how the sequel may play out. Plot Summary: Three odd-ball scientists get kicked out of their cushy positions at a university in New York City where they studied the occult. They decide to set up shop in an old firehouse and become Ghostbusters, trapping pesky ghosts, spirits, haunts, and poltergeists for money. They wise-crack their way through the city, and stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, one which will release untold evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters are called on to save the Big Apple. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 74% IMDB Score: 7.8/10 Metacritic: 71% Want to get paid or donate to charity just for listening? Sign up to podcoin.com for free and build up points while you listen. And if you use the code VHSStrikes when you sign up, you'll get a bonus 300 points!! Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks.

The Terminator (1984)

The VHS Strikes Back E11 This episode Chris and Dave are joined by Scott Weatherly from 20th Century Geek Podcast to review the 1984 Classic The Terminator. This is the film that transported Arnie to worldwide stardom and born many a catchphrase from him to dine off. Plot Summary: A seemingly indestructible robot is sent from 2029 to 1984 to assassinate a young waitress, whose unborn son will lead humanity in a war against sentient machines, while a human soldier from the same war is sent to protect her at all costs. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 100% IMDB Score: 8/10 Metacritic: 84% Heres a little bit about our special guest Scott and where you can find him: http://www.20thcenturygeek.com 20th Century Geek is an informative and hopefully fun exploration of Pop Culture between 1900 and 1999. It delves into the roots and history of genres and subjects, examining the impact of events and creations as well as biographies of key creators. I will also review key Pop Culture milestones, from Comics and films to Music and books. For up to date information you can follow the show on twitter, @20thcenturygeek Want to get paid or donate to charity just for listening? Sign up to podcoin.com for free and build up points while you listen. And if you use the code VHSStrikes when you sign up, you'll get a bonus 300 points!! Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

The VHS Strikes Back E10 This week the guys are back reviewing one of Harrison Ford's iconic characters - Indiana Jones in - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Chris had never watched this classic film all the way through and had a hate for it due to being forced to it as a kid. Plot Summary: In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before Adolf Hitler's Nazis can obtain its awesome powers. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 96% IMDB Score: 8.4/10 Metacritic: 85% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks. Podcoin

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

The VHS Strikes Back E9 This episode the guys review a pop culture classic from their youth, but did it live upto the nostalgic memory of Chris and Dave? Plot Summary: A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the Principal thinks of that. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 80% IMDB Score: 7.8/10 Metacritic: 61% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks. Podcoin

Commando (1985)

The VHS Strikes Back E8 Dave and Chris review this Arnie classic. They pick out some 1980's cliche and have a lot of fun analysing Arnie's one liners. Plot Summary: A retired Special Forces colonel tries to save his daughter, who was abducted by his former subordinate. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 70% IMDB Score: 6.7/10 Metacritic: 51% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks. Podcoin

No Retreat No Surrender (1986)

The VHS Strikes Back E7 Chris and Dave are big Martial amovie fans so had to go back to a cult classic the 1986 - No Retreat No Surrender (1986) Starring Kurt Kinner and Jean Claude Van-Damme. Plot Summary: Jason, a Bruce Lee fan, sees his karate instructor/dad beaten by martial art thugs. They move to Seattle where, after humiliations, he trains with Bruce Lee's ghost so he can defend himself against the same thugs. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 53% IMDB Score: 5.1/10 Metacritic: 30% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks. Podcoin

Tank Girl (1995)

The VHS Strikes Back E6 This week's episode we are joined by friend of the show Tony Farina: Tony Farina is a reviewer and writer for DC Comics News. Check out his reviews and interviews here: https://dccomicsnews.com He spends his days as an online writing Professor at Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI, USA. Check out information about his University here: start.sienaheights.edu/podcast You can follow him on Twitter @tricycleboombox As Tony was the guest we asked him to pick the movie he wanted review. He picked 1995 - Tank Girl starring Lori Petti. This is a cross over episode with our other podcast Comics In Motion. https://twitter.com/ComicsinMotionP Plot Summary: A girl is among the few survivors of a dystopian Earth. Riding a war tank, she fights against the tyranny of a mega-corporation that dominates the remaining potable water supply of the planet. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 38% IMDB Score: 5.3/10 Metacritic: 46% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks. Podcoin

The Matrix (1999)

The VHS Strikes Back E5 During the summer of 1999, the biggest movie to hit the cinemas was Star Wars: The Phantom Menace! But it was The Matrix which grew to be the hot movie of the year from word of mouth. When the Matrix got to home video, DVD's had started to become more available and the Matrix was one of those new releases. But the majority of people were still renting VHS at this time. The Matrix is a definite Sci-Fi classic and the boys go to see how it holds up in it's 20th anniversary. If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links: email: thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback Podcoin

Conan the Barbarian (1982)

The VHS Strikes Back E4 The VHS Strikes Back - reviewing the 1982 movie Conan the Barbarian. This was the big breakthrough for Arnold Schwarzenegger and an iconic for the whole Sword and Sorcery genre. This epic movie also pulls in legends James Earl Jones and Max von Sydow to immediately give it a bit of gravitas. Conan was a pulp character, created by Robert E. Howard and first published in Weird Tales back in 1932. But it was in 1970 where he first appeared in the comic medium with Marvel comics. Special guest Brett Scott joins us from the Podshit Nerdcast, and despite being a huge Arnie fan, Chris is watching this for the first time. Email the show at thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks. Podcoin

Eliminators (1986)

The VHS Strikes Back E3 This is the third episode in a new podcast show reviewing some absolute classic VHS movies chosen by two friends Chris and Dave. From the 70's to 90's no movie is off limits. This weeks review is the B-Movie Eliminators, Dave has seen this numerous times while Chris has never watched it. The guys take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with this straight to VHS B-Movie If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links: email: thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback Podcoin

Rocky 3 (1982)

The VHS Strikes Back E2 This is the second episode in a new podcast show reviewing some absolute classic VHS movies chosen by two friends Chris and Dave. From the 70's to 90's no movie is off limits. This weeks review is the absolute classic - Rocky 3 starring Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers and MR T. The guys take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with this timeless classic. If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links: email: thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback Podcoin

Back to the Future (1985)

The VHS Strikes Back E1 This is the first in a new podcast show reviewing some absolute classic VHS movies chosen by two friends Chris and Dave. From the 70's to 90's no movie is off limits. For the first episode they have chosen Back to the Future (1985) starring Michael J Fox and Christoper Lloyd. This movie has created so many pop culture references not only with the hosts but around the world to this very day. If there are any movies you want Dave and Chris to review please contact them on the following links: email: thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com twitter: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback Podcoin

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