Best Underrated Retro Podcasts (2026)

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New Year, Old Games 2:01:08

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Join Simon, Camron, Nuno, and Brian as we gather for a rare TitanCast episode. In this one, we catch up on all the gaming things we've been up to in 2025 and look ahead to 2026...or at least until Simon discovers Discord soundbites and derails the podcast. In this one: Christmas with KFC, Dragon Force, Saroo, Analogue 3D, CRT TVs, Nuno's xStation s…

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Let George Do It: Partner in Panama 34:47

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Original Release Date: May 11, 2011 George is sent to Panama by a movie producer to deliver a payoff to a wanted criminal who is threatening lawsuit over a film about his exploits. Original Air Date: December 12, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetecti…

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The Blob (1988) Review 24:16

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A standout work of 1980s body horror, The Blob 1988 updated the campy 1958 classic with a twist of the hard stuff. Not winning too many fans at release, almost like its titular character, The Blob's fanbase has grown with time, with many now considering it one of the strongest practical effects movies just before the dawn of CGI. Directed by Chuck …

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Don’t Look Now (1973) — Grief, Time, and Disorientation in Nicolas Roeg’s Psychological Horror (Encore) 39:15

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In this episode of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt revisit Nicolas Roeg’s 1973 film Don’t Look Now, starring Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie, and explore why this haunting psychological thriller continues to unsettle audiences decades later. The conversation examines how the film uses non-linear time, fragmented editing, and re…

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Let George Do It: Too Near the Sky 36:19

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Original Release Date: May 4, 2011 George is hired to go to a party and await further instructions and runs into a strange cast of characters, one of who has claimed to commit murder. Original Air Date: December 5, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetec…

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Let George Do It: No Riders 33:17

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Original Release Date: April 27, 2011 In response to the plea of waitress, George tries to help a young man suspected of murdering a truck driver, who has a big problem with the truth. Original Air Date: November 28, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdet…

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Hard Times (1975) Review 19:10

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Filmmaker Walter Hill's (The Warriors) directorial debut, Hard Times is an old-school action movie about bareknuckle boxing in the depression era. But with its light-hearted tone and breezy script, there's nothing to be sad about here. When the mysterious drifter Chaney (Charles Bronson) rolls into town, grifter Speed (James Coburn) realizes he has…

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Let George Do It: Sweet Poison 33:46

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Original Release Date: April 20, 2011 A Cat is poisoned by eating chocolate that arrived in the mail of an artist. George sets out to find out who sent the chocolate and who the intended victim was. Original Air Date: November 21, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://su…

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Scanners (1981) Review 18:58

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David Cronenberg's Scanners is infamous for a scene where a psychic's head explodes. But it's not all mindless destruction here. This science-fiction horror, that I would argue is a thriller, holds plenty of conspiracy and a mystery to solve. A film that helped put Canadian moviemakers on the map, the practical effects and eerie vibes keep the film…

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Breaking Away (1979) - Peter Yates (Encore) 39:59

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Breaking Away (1979) Podcast Review — Why This Coming-of-Age Classic Still Matters Breaking Away (1979) is more than a cycling movie—it’s one of the most honest American coming-of-age films of the 1970s. In this episode of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, host Chuck Bryan and co-host Matt revisit Peter Yates’ Academy Award–winning sports drama and …

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Let George Do It: Run Until Dead 33:02

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Original Release Date: April 13, 2011 A crime-busting crusader hires George to make contact with the father of a witness. George finds the witness has died, and that’s only the first death on this case. Original Air Date: November 14, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https:…

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Let George Do It: The Dark Chain 34:54

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Original Release Date: April 6, 2011 The mother of a mentally challenged but extremely strong young man hires George, fearing that a convicted felon living nearby has stolen her broach, while the neighbor accuses her son of his murdering his dog. Original Air Date: November 7, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Sup…

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Dragged Across Concrete (2018) Review 22:41

16d ago22:41

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S. Craig Zahler's (Bone Tomahawk) Dragged Across Concrete is aptly named. This 159-minute neo-noir crime thriller is a slow burner that explodes into violence at a pin drop. Join me for this episode discussing the film's gift for dialogue, its complicated characters, and unflinching attitude toward controversy. Written and directed by S. Craig Zahl…

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Let George Do It: Every Shot Counts 34:27

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Original Release Date: March 30, 2011 A singing cowboy hires George to investigate someone who is threatening a female sharpshooter. The sharpshooter tries to get George off the case, but a shot fired from across the street. A murdered blackmailer sets the stage for a mystery where everyone seems to be a sharpshooter. Original Air Date: October 31,…

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Let George Do It: Rose Petal Staircase 36:20

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Original Release Date: March 23, 2011 George gets a strange letter from a man who says he’s mailed him before, when George didn’t get the letter. Driven by curiosity, George heads out to a house that features two spinsters who care for a paralyzed man. George finds that his correspondent has died and decides to check into the case further. Original…

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The Deep (1977) 47:00

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In this episode, we plunge beneath the waves to revisit Peter Yates’ The Deep (1977) — the sun-drenched, high-stakes underwater thriller based on Peter Benchley’s follow-up to Jaws. Joining him is special guest host Jeff Johnson from A Film By Podcast as they explore the film’s mix of treasure hunting, ocean danger, and 1970s blockbuster spectacle.…

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Let George Do It: Double Death 32:54

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Original Release Date: March 16, 2011 George is hired by a man to find his missing wife, but all the evidence George can find points to the man having murdered her. Original Air Date: October 17, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a do…

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Let George Do It: The Man Under the Elm Tree 33:49

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Original Release Date: March 9, 2011 George goes to a quiet college town, sent by a man who fears a lodger at his sister’s inn is up to no good. He finds an eccentric professor who seems to know something about the death of the lady’s husband. Original Air Date: September 26, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Supp…

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An Intermission 1:42

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Hi Listeners, This episode is a quick update to let you know the show is taking a break for the holidays but coming back in December, as well as what content will be coming down the line. Thank you for listening, Will Connect with us on Bluesky: @not-ni-theaters.bsky.social And to read more of Will's writing or check out more podcast episodes, you …

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Let George Do It: The Coward 32:21

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Original Release Date: March 2, 2011 A series of shootings are tied to a 1942 massacre where one man’s betrayal led to 37 deaths. George has to find the coward-and the murderer. Original Air Date: September 19, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetective…

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Let George Do It: Valley Sunset 33:46

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Original Release Date: February 23, 2011 A 14-year old gets George to a vineyard, where George finds the vineyard patriarch running everyone’s life, and headed for a crisis. Original Air Date: September 12, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.ne…

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Apocalypse Now (1979) 42:08

1M ago42:08

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In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, we fire up the Wayback Machine and travel deep into Francis Ford Coppola’s hypnotic, hallucinatory war epic Apocalypse Now (1979). Chuck is joined by returning guest Erin Mullinax and her husband Will Mullinax, who recommended the film and brings a lifelong love of Coppola’s masterpiece to the tab…

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Let George Do It: Everything is Nice 33:58

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Original Release Date: February 16, 2011 George is hired to watch the daughter of a rich man who has been hanging out at a suspicious dive. She ends up shot and George’s client is murdered. Original Air Date: September 5, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.gre…

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Let George Do It: The End of Summer 35:01

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Original Release Date: February 9, 2011 George is called up to a house in the country where a man’s wife is missing as is a local doctor. The sister-in-law is suspicious and confused, while the husband is acting guilty. Original Air Date: August 29, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time …

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Vampires (1998) Review 28:39

2M ago28:39

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John Carpenter's Vampires ditches all the goth and drama of the genre for a pulpy, no-nonsense, slay-some-bloodsuckers affair. And while the horror western essentially broke even at the domestic box office, it made money overseas and was a reportedly $40 million hit on video. But critics were mixed, and the film has some uncomfortable baggage. Join…

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Let George Do It: The Empress of Fishfalls 33:17

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Original Release Date: February 2, 2011 George, Lt. Riley, and Claire go on a fishing vacation, and end up fishing a murdered midget out of the water. In a town full of ex-circus people, who committed the crime? Original Air Date: August 22, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at…

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Let George Do It: The Problem with Joe Martin 32:44

2M ago32:44

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Original Release Date: January 26, 2011 George is dispatched by a South American insurance to pay a $10,000 settlement to a man who doesn’t respond to the company’s request. When George gets to the town, he finds betrayal and madness on the loose, and murder in the air. Original Air Date: August 15, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.…

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The Three Musketeers (1973) Richard Lester - Cinematic Flashback Podcast 41:31

2M ago41:31

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🎙️ The Three Musketeers (1973) – Richard Lester Guest: David Wright (Def Dave – Apples & Oranges Podcast) Grab your sword and step into 1973 as Chuck and guest David Wright revisit Richard Lester’s witty, action-packed take on The Three Musketeers. Michael York, Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, and Faye Dunaway headline this playful …

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Bullet in the Head (1990) Review 31:21

2M ago31:21

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John Woo's Bullet in the Head didn't do well in Hong Kong theaters and flies under the radar compared to his action films of the same period A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, or Hard Boiled. Yet many consider it his underseen masterpiece. By far his "most personal film," John Woo wrote, directed, produced, edited, and (mostly) financed it himself. But…

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Let George Do It: One Chance at the World 36:28

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Original Release Date: January 19, 2011 George tries to help a man who was just released from prison understand the cause of his wife’s death. Then the man who accidentally hit his wife is shot and the man disappears. Original Air Date: August 8, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time bas…

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Let George Do It: The Perfect Alibi 34:17

2M ago34:17

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Original Release Date: January 12, 2011 The wife of a gangster who despises him, hires George to prove her husband innocent. Original Air Date: August 1, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Bois…

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Prince of Darkness (1987) Review 22:20

2M ago22:20

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Prince of Darkness sounds like the biopic of Ozzy Osbourne that wasn't. It's actually a John Carpenter film, the second of his so-called "apocalypse trilogy," where a liquid version of satan tries to escape from its containment cylinder. And spoiler alert -- like an old-school Starburst commercial, the juice is loose. Or gets loose, you might say. …

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Let George Do It: Laura’s House 31:36

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Original Release Date: January 5, 2011 George and Brooksie are summoned to a house rumored to be haunted by a distraught woman who fears an evil house is influencing its owners. They arrive to find their client dead. Is it natural causes or murder? Original Air Date: July 25, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Supp…

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The Omen (1976) Richard Donner 43:03

2M ago43:03

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This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt are joined by special guest Jeff Penano to revisit The Omen (1976), directed by Richard Donner and starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick. A chilling blend of horror and mystery, the film follows an American diplomat who discovers that his adopted son may be the Antichrist himself. What We …

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In the Mouth of Madness (1994) Review 18:49

2M ago18:49

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John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness didn't win acclaim or box office dollars, but it has gone on to become a horror fan favorite. The film pays tribute to the works of writer H.P. Lovecraft, and while it has some scary visuals, the trick here is about psychological horror. When the most famous horror author, Sutter Cane (Jurgen Prochnow), goes…

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Let George Do It: The Next to Last Guest 32:53

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Original Release Date: December 29, 2010 An elderly man hires George to see to the distribution of his securities to his three heirs goes off without a hitch. George finds out quickly that things aren’t what they seem when one of the benficiaries commits suicide. Original Air Date: June 20, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdete…

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Christine (1983) Review 21:19

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From the novel by Stephen King, Christine is the story of a nerdy teen who decides to fix up a broken-down 1958 Plymouth Fury. But instead of Arnie's flashy new ride, Christine becomes the engine of his revenge on the bullies who have taunted him. With her powers of self-repair, she begins to slay those not kind to her newfound driver, Arnie. The n…

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Let George Do It: Follow that Train 31:11

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Original Release Date: December 22, 2010 It’s Christmas and George gets a letter from a new client-a department store Santa Claus that wants him to solve the mystery of a missing electric train. But when Brooksie disappears, the case takes a more serious turn. Original Air Date: December 19, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdet…

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Let George Do It: Serenade to the Southern Star 32:55

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Original Release Date: December 15, 2010 George is hired to go on a cruise ship under false pretenses, and finds himself left at port, with someone having already boarded the ship. Original Air Date: June 13, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.…

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The Andromeda Strain (1971) Robert Wise - Cinematic Flashback Podcast 44:25

3M ago44:25

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Chuck and Matt fire up the Wayback Machine for a trip to 1971 and Robert Wise’s The Andromeda Strain — the calmest outbreak movie ever made. Episode Summary The conversation starts with real-life glitches (football, internet outages) and childhood reading lists, then traces how the film bridges 1950s alien-paranoia vibes and 1970s lab-coat realism.…

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Flesh and Blood (1985) Review 27:38

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Let George Do It: Death in Blue Jeans 34:15

3M ago34:15

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Original Release Date: December 8, 2010 George arrives in a small California gold rush town where the librarian suspects the brother of the town’s patriarch of trying to poison him for a newly discovered treasure. Original Air Date: June 6, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at …

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Let George Do It: A Matter of Doubt 36:15

3M ago36:15

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Original Release Date: December 1, 2010 George investigates the case of a boy who told his mother that he tended the wounds of an injured man, only to claim he later made the whole thing up. The boy has had a long series of unfortunate “accidents” that his mother alarmed. Original Air Date: May 30, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.g…

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Assault On Precinct 13 (1976) Review 25:06

3M ago25:06

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John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 was made for $100,000, written in eight days, scored by Carpenter in three, and shot in twenty. Yet its status as a classic endures, and its influence still ripples through filmmakers we celebrate today. A siege movie that combines the elements of Rio Bravo and Night of the Living Dead, the film is gripping a…

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Let George Do It: Stranger than Fiction 32:16

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Original Release Date: November 24, 2010 George isn’t interested when a woman wants to hire him to find out if her husband based a steamy protagonist in his novel on a real life mistress, but changes his mind when someone takes a shot at the husband/author. Original Air Date: May 23, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.…

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Ep 161 - Ranking Final Fantasys Blind List Reveal 1:50:30

3M ago1:50:30

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SwingingThunder joins Holliwood and Kleer to talk discuss a blind list ranking all of the mainline Final Fantasy games. Listen in and discover the list with the crew. How did your FF stack up? Do you agree with our assessments? Let us know in the comments! Leave us a review or comment on todays podcast at www.hnkexp.com Email: [email protected] Face…

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Let George Do It: Come and Get Me 33:41

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Original Release Date: November 17, 2010 A little man hires George to prove him guilty of murder. Original Air Date: May 16, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call…

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Logan's Run (1974) Michael Anderson - The Cinematic Flashback Podcast 49:19

3M ago49:19

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This week, we’re stepping into the Dome City where freedom has an expiration date. This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined by co-host Matt Sargent to revisit Logan’s Run (1976), directed by Michael Anderson and starring Michael York, Jenny Agutter, and Richard Jordan. A sci-fi landmark of the pre-Star Wars era, the film imagin…

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Escape From New York (1981) Review 24:31

3M ago24:31

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Now we're talking -- John Carpenter's Escape From New York is the next movie in our John Carpenter series, and it's one of my favorites from his filmography. Teaming up with collaborators like actor Kurt Russell, producer Debra Hill, cinematographer Dean Cundey, and many more, Carpenter presents a bleak vision of a future that seems all too relevan…

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Let George Do It: Vultures on the Wing 35:15

4M ago35:15

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Original Release Date: November 10, 2010 George is hired to guard $20,000 and pick up four paintings, but finds a collection of characters trying to stop him. Original Air Date: May 9, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: …