67. The Man who Fell To Earth, The Valley of Gwangi,

This evening, in one of the most slam dunk casting decisions in movie history, David Bowie is an Alien. In the wild, wild west, it’s cowboys vs …. dinosaurs? We hear of one lady's early cinema going life in Barbados, Let’s just say the King travels well, and we talk a film that gives Shaun that childhood feeling all over again. Welcome to They Don’t Make ‘em Like They Used ToThis week, Tosin and the team at Sunshine Radio are broadcasting from St. Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight. We're exploring the intersection of sci-fi and reality with David Bowie's alien turn, witnessing the bizarre mash-up of cowboys and dinosaurs, and listening to a life story that spans decades of movie-going from Barbados to the UK.Note: music tracks edited out due to licensing issuesIn this EpisodeThe Man Who Fell to Earth (1976): We discuss Nicolas Roeg's cult classic starring David Bowie. The team delves into the film’s themes of corruption, the human condition, and Bowie’s perfect casting as an otherworldly being.Cinematic Memories from Barbados: Brenda and Mary from the Alverston Ward share their early cinema experiences. Brenda reminisces about watching films upside-down in Barbados while sitting on Coke boxes and her teenage love for Elvis Presley.Hidden Gem - The Valley of Gwangi (1969): Recommended by Dan Fraser, we explore this unique "Cowboys vs. Dinosaurs" flick featuring Ray Harryhausen’s legendary stop-motion animation.Modern Classic - Fury (2014): Sean explains why this gritty WWII tank drama, starring Brad Pitt, earned its place as an "exception to the rule" for great modern cinema.Featured Films & FiguresThe ClassicThe Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)Hidden GemThe Valley of Gwangi (1969)The ExceptionFury (2014)Island Guest Brenda and Mary from Alverstone Ward