Retrospection

In this episode we gulp down a stiff drink and take a hard, long look at Carry on Behind from 1975. The Carry On series spanned over 20 years and 30 films and is a cultural instution in the UK. But how does one of the later entries in the series fare under the Retrospection magnifying glass? We also finish with a song written and performed by one of our listeners. Enjoy!   Intro Music Anglo Amalagamated fanfare by Bruce Montgomery Carry on Behind Opening Theme by Eric Rogers  Outro Music Better Back Then by Adam Warner

In this episode we rev up our engines and take a race down the Streets of Fire (1984). Walter Hill's musically based Rock and Roll fable disppeared without trace in the summer of '84. We take a watch and see if it really deserved its trip into obscurity.  Music Intro - Nowhere Fast by Fire Inc. Music Outro - Tonight is What it Means to be Young by Fire Inc.

In this episode we king-fu our way through Bloodsport from 1988. If you'd like to suggest a film or TV show for us to look at then email us at retrospection@email.com or tweet us at @retrospeccy.   Music Intro: Fight to Survive by Stan Bush Outro: On my own Alone by Stan Bush

In this episode we take flight with Disney's Condorman from 1981. Michael Crawford portrays the titular hero as he attempts to rescue a Russian defector (Barbara Carrera) from the evil grasp of Krakov (Oliver Reed).    Music Intro - Condorman Opening Titles by Henry Mancini Outro - Condorman Extended version by Henry Mancini  

In this episode we flee to the safety of Battlestar Galactica, the original one series scifi spectacular. We yell feldercarp and frak as we lose an hour of material. But we still do a round up of other things we've watched and answer some emails. You can email us with retrospection@email.com, find us on twitter with @retrospeccy and send us a message on Facebook.   Music Intro: Battlestar Galactica Theme by Maynard Ferguson Outro: Theme from Battlestar Galactica (disco version) by Stu Phillips

In this episode we plunge into Disney's 1979 scifi spectacular, The Black Hole. Colin gets way too spiritual and Paul wonders where the bathrooms are. Don't forget there are spoliers at every second.   To read John Muir's review of the Black Hole, go to http://reflectionsonfilmandtelevision.blogspot.com/2009/04/cult-movie-review-black-hole-1979.html If you have a TV show or film you'd like to hear discussed then contact us: retrospection@email.com, or on Twitter @retrospeccy and on Facebook. Music intro: The Black Hole, Opening Theme by John Barry outro: The Black Hole, Overture, by John Barry   

In this episode 'fangs' ain't what they used to be as we take a bite out of late Hammer Horror, Scars of Dracula. This 1970s bat out of hell stars Christopher Lee and a young Dennis Waterman. But beware, there be SPOILERS! Contact us on Twitter @retrospeccy, Facebook, and email us at retrospection@email.com Intro - I Should be so Good for You by Dennis Waterman Outro - Hammer Horror by Kate Bush

In this episode we get marooned with Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Paul proves he's no psychic, and Colin thinks he has what it takes to be a starship Captain. Remember! This show contains spoilers. Intro - Suspension by Kipp Lennon fromt the theatrical version of Buck Rogers Outro - Buck Rogers by the Splash Band You can find us on Facebook, and Twitter (@retrospeccy), and if you have a show or film you'd like to see covered then email us at retrospection@email.com  

In this episode we do battle with the Decepticons in the original feature length film of the popular TV series, The Transformers. Colin talks about his day at NY Comic-Con, and Paul reveals to much about what goes on his head. Intro - Space Attack by Vince DiCola from The Transformers: The Move (1986) soundtrack Outro -  The Touch by Stan Bush from The Transformers: The Movie (1986) Soundtrack

In this episode we take a drive with Elliot Silverstein's 1977 Jaws rip-off, The Car. Paul visits the Guildford comic-con in the UK, and Colin hides his jealousy when Paul meets Dr. Who companion, Nicola Bryant. As usual, there will be spoilers! Intro - Space Debris (Spacesynth Remix) - Markus Captain Kaarlonen Outro -Grinder's Blues - Poets of the Fall Both tracks are from the excellent game, Rochard, available on Steam.     

In this episode we take to the skies with John Badham's 1983 action thriller, Blue Thunder. Paul continues his obsession with film and TV annuals and Colin makes an odd music choice. Intro:  The Bird, by Ennio Morricone from The Liquidator soundtrack Outro: Midnight Circus (instrumental) by Sunny Hill 

Welcome to our first podcast. In this episode we take a look at Glen A. Larson's, Knight Rider, which started back in 1982 and drove for four seasons, and chat about any retro news and stuff we've wasted our money on recently. Music Intro - Mission Impossible Theme / James Bond Theme by Taimane on Ukulele Dance album Outro - Can You Dig It (Iron Man 3 Main Titles)  by Brian Tyler