Retro Fandango
Retro Fandango
Retro Fandango
Retro Fandango is hosted by the opinionated Kevin (Buried on Mars) and the dashing Richard (Ram Vox). The episodes are posted after they are recorded.
Retro Fandango | The Island of Dr Moreau | With Ice Bucket Hats and Special Guest (Boner's Return!)
Welcome back to Retro Fandango, the podcast where we dive into the weird, wild, and sometimes disastrous corners of retro cinema.This week, we’re taking a trip to a very strange island with the infamous 1996 remake of The Island of Dr. Moreau — a production so chaotic it’s become legendary. Starring Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, and David Thewlis, this film is just as fascinating behind the scenes as it is on screen.We break down:The film’s bizarre tone and unforgettable performancesThe troubled production (director changes, on-set drama, and Brando being… Brando)Whether this cult oddity is worth revisiting—or avoiding altogetherIs this a misunderstood gem, or one of the most infamous flops of the ‘90s? Tune in and find out.🎙️ If you enjoy retro movie deep dives, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!#RetroFandango #DrMoreau #90sMovies #CultCinema #MoviePodcast
Apr 28
3 hr 10 min
Retro Fandango | Night of The Juggler
For this episode, Richard and Kevin look at Night of the Juggler. A movie Kevin knows nothing about, but Richard assures it is best to go in cold. We also talk about some Tarantino films, colds, Star Trek Voyager, and more!
Mar 17
1 hr 56 min
Retro Fandango | The Silent Age
For this episode, Richard and Kevin tackle The Silent Age! A point-and-click adventure game about Joe, a quiet janitor who gets pulled into a mission to stop humanity’s extinction. Using a time-traveling device, you jump between a bleak future and the present to solve environmental puzzles. The game stands out for its minimalist art style, eerie atmosphere, and slow-burn, melancholic story.
Feb 23
2 hr 1 min
Retro Fandango | Sorcerer & Jesse Ventura for President
Sorcerer (1977), directed by William Friedkin, is a tense, gritty thriller about four desperate men hired to transport unstable explosives through a dangerous jungle. The film is slow-burning but relentlessly stressful, building dread through atmosphere rather than dialogue. Its practical stunts and harsh realism make it feel raw and exhausting in the best way. Often overlooked, Sorcerer is now considered a cult classic.And, one of us wishes for Jesse Ventura to run for president.
Jan 18
1 hr 49 min
Retro Fandango | Sheltered
Sorry for the delay in releasing this audio. Computer issues!Anyway, Sheltered is a post-apocalyptic survival management game where you guide a family taking refuge in an underground bunker after a global catastrophe. You manage resources like food, water, and shelter integrity while scavenging the wasteland, crafting equipment, and fending off threats. The game focuses heavily on tough moral choices, long-term survival, and the emotional weight of protecting your family in a harsh world.
Dec 29, 2025
1 hr 51 min
Retro Fandango | Top Five Episodes of The Twilight Zone
Time for a very subjective list of our "Top Five" episodes of Rod Serling's classic Science Fiction series, The Twilight Zone (1959–64). We will highlight five standout episodes, one by one, and give what makes them great!
Nov 17, 2025
1 hr 51 min
Retro Fandango presents: Dead Heat
We're back to talk about Joe Piscopo! "Dead Heat" (1988) is a cult classic action-horror-comedy film that blends buddy-cop tropes with zombie horror and dark humour.Directed by: Mark Goldblatt (better known as an editor on films like The Terminator and Commando)Starring:Treat Williams as Detective Roger MortisJoe Piscopo as Detective Doug BigelowLindsay FrostVincent Price (in one of his final roles)Darren McGavinWhile Dead Heat wasn’t a huge box office hit, it's appreciated by fans of 80s horror-comedy and has become a cult favourite thanks to its unique concept, offbeat humour, and nostalgic charm.
Oct 6, 2025
1 hr 45 min
Retro Fandango | Eps. 255 | The Art of What Deal?
Looks like this is another episode that got stuck in a "draft vortex" and wasn't published. It was recorded 5 months ago and probably aged like fine milk, but... why let that stop me?
Oct 6, 2025
1 hr 47 min
Retro Fandango | Eps. 254 | Community vs The Turd Reich
Remember when "Blame Canada" was a joke?
Apr 2, 2025
1 hr 26 min
Retro Fandango | Eps. 253 | Make America Normal Again
FYI, this is a very Trump-heavy episode. I'm finding it difficult to think about entertainment when my country is under attack. One thing I'd like to correct:When talking about the Canadian soldiers and the soup cans, I said "WW2" a couple of times when I meant "WW1." Sorry.Here are some links that expand on what I talked about. Check these out for yourself. Go even further than the links I provide. Propaganda is hard for everyone to spot all of the time. Never take what someone says on YouTube or during a podcast at face value. Seek the truth from credible sources for yourself.Polyibus: https://youtu.be/uqsBx58GxYY?si=eE267mCiTMo5vUetThe spread of mass stupidity: https://youtu.be/MoReVkF-UZ0?si=xyCJlt61hRMKQiOwAmerican Autarky: https://youtu.be/wWejG8u727g?si=6lH00D-HkweK4pQF
Mar 18, 2025
1 hr 48 min
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