Nostalgiahhh - Cult Films, TV and Media

A mere 49 days after its big screen release, Masters of the Universe has arrived on streaming TV. Roger Crow assesses the new movie, and pitches his version of ‘Hugh’ should have played Skeletor. Original song by Roger Crow and ElevenLabs, and films clips c/o MGM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reviews of Project Hail Mary and The Odyssey. Plus, an extract from a chat with Geoffrey Moore about his return to movies after 30 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a very sad day, we say goodbye to the brilliant Sam Neill, who entertained millions in everything from Reilly: Ace of Spies and Jurassic Park, to Event Horizon, lockdown social media and beyond.The show kicks off with a song written by your host, Roger Crow, and rounds off with a poignant clip of Sam and Jeff Goldblum singing Bye Bye Love - copyright the respective owner.Jurassic’ Park clip courtesy of Universal Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On one of the most eventful weeks of the year, a look back at an Alanis Morissette gig, the loss of Bonnie Tyler, the rise of Count Binface, the enduring brilliance of Ian Ogilvy, and a tribute to Top Gun Maverick and Blake’s Seven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Barker took on the epic challenge of writing blogs and books about Every UK Number One. He talks to Roger Crow about that series of books, and his spin-off project devoted to The Beatles. Original songs: Roger Crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look back at a flawed but fascinating Disney classic. Music: Bucks Fizz; sound clips. Star Trek The Motion Picture (Paramount) Minions (Universal). Original songs by Roger Crow. That Robert Forster podcast. https://maltinonmovies.libsyn.com/robert-forster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow chats to the singer, songwriter and actor about his incredible career, and new album, Let’s Rock This Place.I Can’t Stand Losing You c/o Marty Wilde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost 40 years to the day since Clive Barker’s Hellraiser went into production, there’s a look back at the 1987 classic, along with a couple of songs and a snippet of a pending chat with Chatterer himself, Nicholas Vince.Advert c/o New World Pictures. Songs by Roger Crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven Spielberg and Kane Parsons. Film makers generations apart, but both create incredible worlds, whether given $115 million or $10 million. Roger Crow sat through Disclosure Day and Backrooms in a long overdue cinematic double bill. Here’s his reviews, plus a few self-penned songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/director Daniel Bogran has just made his feature debut The Killing Moon, a smart, elegant thriller shot in Colorado. Roger Crow sat down for a chat with him this week, and they discussed the movie itself and the explosion of YouTubers making their feature debut.And as Best Medicine finally made its UK debut, one hardcore fan of the original UK series Doc Martin assesses whether the US version passes muster.Plus, a handful of songs written by your host and interpreted by AI.Echo and the Bunnymen’s The Killing Moon available from all good gramophone shops. Doc Marrtin clip c/o ITVBest Medicine clip c/o Foxand check out Tony and Betsy Greenway’s Bonding with Dad on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a couple of YouTubers revolutionise Hollywood, Roger Crow looks at the phenomenon of BACKROOMS and OBSESSION. He also finally catches up with Bill Murray’s soul-searching 1984 epic THE RAZOR’S EDGE, and assesses episode one of the TV version of CAPE FEAR. Which reminds me. That Spanish actor was in our pub last night causing issues. “Javier Bardem?”Yes, for a week at least. Plus, a couple of original songs each centring on a couple of MCU icons. The Simpsons clip c/o 20th century studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the sad news that Anthony Head has died at the age of 72, a look back at his incredible career. Buffy songs c/o 20th Century Fox/Mutant Enemy Inc. Dr Who clip c/o BBC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A collection of original songs; lyrics by Roger Crow, music by AI wizardry.And with a spruced up version of 1995 movie Mortal Kombat released at the end of June, a look back in a 31-year-old fantasy epic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bookended by a couple of songs written by Roger Crow, this contentious pod wasn’t written by your host. And host is the operative term when dealing with a subject involving four of horror/fantasy cinema’s greatest icons at one of its greatest hostelries. Inspired by the picture you see in the thumbnail, generated by AI, the whole pod is also AI generated, but no less interesting.So what happens if you take The Thing, Alien, Predator and Hannibal Lecter and have them face off in The Shining’s Overlook hotel?‘Smackdown at the Overlook Hotel’’ and ‘I Knead the Dough’ written by Roger Crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow looks back on one of the greatest thrillers of all time. Steven Spielberg’s Jaws has lost little of its impact over the past 51 years, and neither has John Williams’ phenomenal score. In a feature first published in Infinity magazine, this abridged audio version features words written by a real person (Roger Crow) and read by an AI voice. Clips c/o Universal Pictures. The Sting theme by Scott Joplin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow, with the AId of voice-over lady, looks back on 1987 classic Robocop, Paul Verhoeven’s blood-soaked blockbuster which spawned sequels, TV shows and more. (A version of this article first appeared in Infinity magazine; this is the longer version though cuts have been made for length). Confused? Don’t worry. It’s basically even more good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year marks 50 years since Carrie was adapted for the big screen. Roger Crow wrote a recent article for The Dark Side magazine paying tribute to the King of horror and fantasy fiction, and here’s the *audio version, narrated by nice AI lady. (*The original version was longer and can still be bought as a digital download). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it possible to make a feature about Starsky and Hutch sound sexy? Well, if you had a bit of ASMR, then maybe. In this supplemental edition, ASMR Lady (an AI generated voice) reads Roger Crow‘s Infinity magazine article about those top cops Starsky and Hutch 50 years after they made their TV debut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of Nostalgiahhh. In this episode Roger Crow will be looking at the extraordinary world of AI voices, from a cloned version of his own tones, to Lord of the Rings legend John Rhys Davies, and the unmistakable tones, or are they(?), of Gwyneth Paltrow, reading his take on Saturday Night Fever. The full version of which can be read, in whatever voice you like, in the new Infinity magazine, in shops now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another packed edition, Roger Crow reviews the 1989 monster thriller Deep Star Six, and also chats to veteran stunt man Paul Weston about how he got his start in the business, the first volume of his autobiography, Falling Into Film, and creating that iconic cable car stunt in Moonraker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another fascinating show, Roger Crow sheds light on millennial movie reviewers like ‘Awkward Ashleigh’, and her hilarious YouTube channel. And following on from episode 45, there’s a look back at Gerry Anderson‘s cult TV saga from the early 1970s, The Protectors, and one of the best episodes, Shadbolt.Link for one of Awkward Ashleigh’s reviews. https://youtu.be/N6gxZ2hHTI0?si=dWE-Bm8WAv0Zju3hThe Protectors can be seen in the UK on ITVX. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another packed edition, Roger Crow and Tony Greenway go back to the early 1970s for a look at Roger Moore and Tony Curtis‘s cult series The Persuaders!. Plus, a look at some of the most interesting shows on British TV in the spring of 2026 The Persuaders!. theme by John Barry. The Protectors theme sung by Tony Christie c/o ITV.That Rachel Ziegler Evita clip, filmed by your host, summer 2025. https://youtube.com/shorts/d5hz6ILQce4?si=fYM_26-ONPdF5V2y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Greenway and Roger Crow pay tribute to The New Avengers at 50 just after Joanna Lumley’s 80th birthday. And what better place to start than The Eagle’s Nest from late 1976, which featured a guest appearance by Peter Cushing?The New Avengers theme by Laurie Johnson.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jonathan Sothcott of Shogun Films reveals how you can help finance his next movie, Harbinger. (Link below).Plus, there’s the latest on pending movie Knightfall, and a chance for Roger Crow to wax lyrical with Jonathan about 1979 thriller North Sea Hijack, aka ffolkes, one of Roger Moore’s most under-rated movies.Clips care of Cinema Seven ProductionsDistributed by Universal Pictures through Cinema International Corporation For more info on the Harbinger campaignhttps://www.greenlit.com/project/harbinger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marking his third appearance on Nostalgiahhh, Spitting Image legend Steve Nallon talks to Roger Crow about portraying Kenneth Williams in new comedy play Screaming Queens; working with 007 veteran Martin Campbell, and he also dispenses some delicious showbiz anecdotes. Carry On Screaming clip courtesy of Peter Rogers Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coronation Street, the world’s longest running soap, has been retreading the same few stories for months, but it finally delivers with one of the best eps of the year. Roger Crow also revisits a 1980 sci-fi flop to see if Saturn 3 is as bad as he remembers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 40 of Nostalgiahhh, which comes to you from a venue while waiting for Mike Wozniak, the comedy genius who stole the show on Taskmaster five years ago, and proves a master of the rambling mystery. We also pay tribute to actors Nicholas Brendon and Tom Georgeson, and round up three TV shows worth a look, two featuring David Morrissey. Clips courtesy of those nice people at Channel 4 and Mutant Enemy Inc/20th century Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark AC Brown was born and bred in North Yorkshire, and has been forging a career in film as a prolific and versatile screenwriter and director.Dead on the Vine is his second film as director and won Best Film at indie icon Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle Film Festival and the BIFA qualifying Unrestricted View Film Festival. It then caught the eye of horror legend Brian Yuzna (Re-animator, Society) and he took it for his distribution label Dark Arts Entertainment, and released the film on DVD and streaming across the USA and Canada. The film has now been released across the world. Mark took a few minutes to discuss the movie, his process, and what he’s working on next.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail vs John Boorman’s Excalibur. Which was the better take on the Arthurian legend? In this special edition, “Shameful” Steve Noble plays ‘Pod Trumps’ with Roger Crow as they discuss the pros and cons of each movie. Which was the better Camelot? Who was the better witch? And overall, which was the better movie? There’s only one way to find out. Clips courtesy of their respective copyright owners. Warning: this does contain a “ding dong” reference, so if easily offended, best to have a nice cup of tea and listen to something less controversial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the battlefields of Zulu Dawn to the world of Bridget Jones’s Diary, Game of Thrones, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and The Bank Job, this is a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.In this episode, we’re joined by actor and producer James Faulkner for an exclusive interview, looking back at the making of Zulu Dawn, his remarkable screen career, and the stories behind some of his most memorable roles.Insightful, entertaining, and packed with behind-the-scenes moments — this is a must-listen for film fans. And yes, it contains explicit language. Zulu Dawn, the 4K version, is out now in select cinemas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow has been to the theatre - a lot - so here’s his reviews of Death on the Nile; Harry Enfield and No Chums, and Single White Female. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Greenway and Roger Crow discuss the vodcast ‘Bonding with Dad’ and the best films and TV shows of recent weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow and Tony Greenway revisit arguably the best episode of the 1970s series starring Ian Ogilvy.Listeners can watch along on ITVX or YouTube. Clips courtesy of ITC Entertainment. Feel free to snigger in a manic style as the commentary unfolds. Howard’s Way theme courtesy of BBC. Sky High courtesy of Jigsaw. The Specialist and Napoleon Dynamite clips care of their respective film companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike P Nelson is the writer/director of Silent Night, Deadly Night, a fun revamp of a 1984 stalk and slash classic. Roger Crow talks to Mike about his process, inspirations and future projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jodie Comer won rave reviews for the one-woman drama Prima Facie. Roger Crow was there on the opening night at York’s Grand Opera House and offers his take on the drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow has been writing TV reviews for 35 years, so it was about time he committed some of those thoughts to a TV round-up on the pod. And here is his assessment of some of the highs and lows of recent weeks, from the glorious Steal on Amazon Prime, and the sublime Small Prophets on BBc iPlayer, to the generic thriller Under Salt Marsh on Sky. But what did he think of Wonder Man in Disney+, or Pluribus on Apple TV? There’s only one way to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow reviews the new stage play based on the hit 1990s drama. Music: Heaven 17. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MARK DAVIDToday we’re diving into Mr. Wonderful, a film that asks the big questions while juggling some very messy lives. At its heart, it’s the story of three generations of men in the same family, all slightly unravelling in their own spectacular ways. There’s a millennial son on the run from a drug dealer, a father who’s a jaded professor desperately trying not to lose his job, and a family patriarch battling senility. Between them, they’re chasing meaning, dodging disaster, and proving that existential crises definitely run in families.The film comes from filmmaker Mark David, whose career is anything but boring. Born in Houston to Coptic Egyptian parents, David has been making films since the late ’90s, starting with the dark Southern Gothic drama Sweet Thing. Since then, he’s worked with an incredible range of actors, including Peter Falk, Val Kilmer, Rip Torn, and Oscar-winner Cloris Leachman, moving effortlessly between intense dramas and deliciously dark comedies.Alongside directing, David is also a hugely accomplished cinematographer, having shot nearly 100 feature films in some of the world’s most remote locations. And before all that? He was a rock-and-roll drummer, signed to a record label, and even co-wrote songs with Coolio and Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog. In short: Mr. Wonderful comes from a man who knows a thing or two about chaos, creativity, and finding meaning where you least expect it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow runs down the Bafta noms for 2026, and the Key to success might be a guy called Tim.Plus, an exclusive interview with Bafta nominee Luke Angus, who is in the running for Best Animated Short for ‘Solstice’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1978, Superman: The Movie made millions believe a man could fly. In 2026, one man sat through Richard Donner’s film for the umpteenth time, and added his own commentary. Bursting with nuggets of trivia, observation, anecdotes, and special guest Sarah ‘Babs’ Morgan, Nostalgiahhh’s yack track is everything a superfan needs to accompany one of their favourite movies. Start the movie at the beginning of the podcast, and then adjust accordingly based on the time references. Written, produced, edited and presented by Roger Crow. With thanks to Babs Morgan. Clips c/o Warner Bros. Superman: The Movie is available on all formats - DVD, Blu-ray, digital download.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Oscar nomination time again, so Roger Crow takes a look at some of the folks who might pick up Academy Awards on March 15. Music by Sigrid (Strangers) and incidental music by Alan Crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Lawrence has a new film out, and it’s one of the best performances you’ll see all year. Raw, naked emotion, and pure Oscar bait. However, there’s also a terrific turn from the magnificent Sissy Spacek, 50 years after she blew everyone away in Carrie.Roger Crow reviews Die My Love and reflects on the respective brilliance of both actresses, and also explains why he’s having a hard time accepting Robert Pattinson after making one of the biggest letdowns of 2025.Incidental music by Alan Crow.Written, produced and edited by Roger Crow.DIE MY LOVE, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, will be available to stream exclusively on MUBI from 23rd January.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow spent 45 years wanting to interview Glynis Barber, and in this edition he finally got his chance. The actress talks about Blake’s 7, Dempsey and Makepeace, staying healthy, and her new play Death on the Nile, which is touring the UK until the end of the May, including the Grand Opera House, York. deathonthenileplay.comIncidental music: Alan Crow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year, and welcome to the latest edition of the podcast in which Roger Crow takes a look at new movies and classic cult offerings from yesteryear. In this week’s episode, your host chats to producer Jonathan Sothcott about his new movie starring Martin Kemp, Doctor Plague. Roger also looks back to the early 1980s and some of those cult movies which boasted great soundtracks, from The Jazz Singer (1980) to Xanadu, Two of a Kind, Staying Alive, and Streets of Fire. Doctor Plague is released in the UK on January 12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the third Avatar movie continues to bust the proverbial block, Roger Crow assesses The Way of Water and new film Fire and Ash, as well as basking in the bioluminescent glow of James Cameron’s career. Happy new year all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow has been a bit obsessed with Moonraker since 1979, and he’s willing to discuss it with anyone who will listen. In this case, writer and film producer Jonathan Sothcott, writer Tony Greenway and podcaster ‘Shameful’ Steve Noble.So strap yourselves in for a breakdown of the highlights, the ‘midlights’’, and the other stuff.Plus, in a bonus supporting feature, Rog and Steve assess Fantastic Four: First Steps, one of the comic book conversions of the year.Moonraker is available on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, or you can naturally buy it on iTunes or on physical media - DVD, Blu-ray, 4K (probably) - but not Betamax or 1983 Laserdisc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Greenway and Roger Crow pay tribute to Rob Reiner, one of Hollywood’s best-loved and now much-missed actors and directors who blazed a trail in the eighties with This Is Spinal Tap, The Sure Thing, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally. He also scored 1990s hits with the likes of Misery, A Few Good Men, and The American President. One of a few good men in Tinseltown whose movies went to 11. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you ask Nation Radio’s Alex Duffy; Shogun film producer Jonathan Sothcott; Spitting Image vocal legend Steve Nallon; film producer Rosie Fellner; comedy icon Bernie Clifton, Hammer scream queen Judy Matheson, and movie director Sam Clemens about their favourite Christmas movies? Podcast magic, that’s what. Roger Crow chats with all of the above, and a few other guest stars, in the new Nostalgiahhh pod.Alex Duffy can be heard weekdays on the Nation Radio breakfast show. https://www.nationplayer.com/nation-radio-yorkshire/Jonathan Sothcott//Shogun's new movie, Doctor Plague (with Martin Kemp) is released in January.Steve Nallon's Ghost Stories is out now in paperback, as is Bernie Clifton's autobiography, From Crackerjack to Vegas.Sam Clemens' movie The Drowned, and Rosie Fellner's movie The Uninvited are available on all good streaming platforms.Tony and Betsy Greenway's vlog Bonding with Dad can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpmSDcwpLO8Steve Noble can be heard in the Bristol Cult Film Society Cult Film Podcast Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From rags to ostriches, Bernie Clifton has been making generations laugh for decades. Roger Crow caught up with the man who helped make 1970s Crackerjack must-see TV, and wound up taking his unique brand of comic lunacy to Las Vegas.You can read all about that in his autobiography, available at http://www.bernieclifton.co.uk/and see the man himself on tour in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.