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Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews

Nicholas Abouhamad

A show dedicated to watching, reviewing, and bickering over the entertainment of yesteryear. Whether they"re the classics that defined the era, blockbuster failures that fell off the face of the Earth, or features that never made a name for themselves, it"s all fair game! Don’t forget to subscribe to find out when we post! Hosted by video editor/content creator Nicholas Abouhamad alongside Sierra Watson, Raekwon Davis and Michael Capurso. Send your episode recommendations to @themediaobscura on

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02:18:16

83. The Iron Giant (Mike's Excited)

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews ·

2020/10/11

On this week's Media Obuscra, Nick and Mike check out the cult classic "The Iron Giant" from 1999! It just so happens to be Mike's favorite movie of all time! Also in this episode: Nick dies from a coughing fit, and the guys talk food/reminisce about before the pandemic. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/message Support this podcast:

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01:51:14

82. Dragons Forever (Something Sus)

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2020/10/04

And we're back! Nick and Mike check out 1988's Hong Kong Kung Fu movie "Dragons Forever," starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. It's got action, romance (?) and drug dealing kickboxers wearing guy-liner. It's fun, dudes. Real fun. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/message Support this podcast:

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01:07:11

Rerun: Detective Conan (Nick, Cro-magnon P.I.)

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews ·

2020/09/27

Another week, another re-run. Nick hates being sick. On this weeks re-run, Nick and Mike check out the long-running Japanese animated series, Detective Conan! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

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02:02:27

81. Cyborg Cop II (Don't Humor Nick)

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews ·

2020/09/20

On this week's Media Obscura, the boyz check out 1994's disappointing sequel, Cyborg Boy II. This one still doesn't have cyborg cops/robocops, still has more kungfu than you'd expect from these movies, and is still very low budget. It's... a time. I wouldn't say it's a good time, but it's a time. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

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01:31:56

Rerun: Scrubs (Barbecue and Dr. Funko Cox)

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2020/09/13

Scrubs! Nick's out of commission again this week, so we're running with a rerun of one of our favorite episodes! On this weeks episode, Nick and Mike check out the classic medical comedy "Scrubs," starring the likes of Zach Braff, John C McGinley, Sarah Chaulk, Donald Faison, Judy Reyes and Neil Flynn! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

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01:37:14

80. Mazes and Monsters (Tom Hanks, Roleplayer)

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2020/09/06

Team Obscura dives headfirst into a world of (very watered down) roleplaying and wonder when they watch 1982's Dungeons & Dragons/Satanic Panic CBS made for TV movie "Mazes & Monsters," starring Tom Hanks! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

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01:45:10

79. The Karate Kid (Cobra Kai, Cobra Why?)

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2020/08/30

On this weeks Media Obscura, Nick and Mike celebrate Cobra Kai hitting Netflix by checking out 1984's sports movie hallmark, The Karate Kid! High schooler Daniel LaRusso is getting bullied by Johnny Lawrence and his karate buddies until he learns self-defense thanks to his new friend, Mr. Miyagi. Oh, and there's a crane kick or two in there somewhere. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

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01:44:33

78. Titanic II (Cold Cuts)

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2020/08/23

Don't let go (of trying to capitalize on the success of others), am I right? On this weeks Media Obscura, the gang checks out 2010s horrid mockbuster, Titanic II! Who would've thought a triple-threating Van Dyke could do an awful job ripping off one of James Cameron's best films? Especially with a $500,000 budget! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

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01:34:19

Rerun: Shanghai Noon (Not Rush Hour)

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2020/08/16

We're out with another re-run this week (thanks Nick's still lingering case of mono), which is our episode on 2000's "yeah, this is definitely from the turn of the Millenium" kung-fu/comedy movie, Shanghai Noon! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

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01:51:20

77. Dazed and Confused (Alright, x3)

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2020/08/09

Team Obscura revisits the 1993 cult classic/coming of age movie "Dazed and Confused" on this week's Media Obscura podcast! They also discuss Nick's inability to tell people apart, Mike's refusal to watch movies that give him bad feelings, and how Raekwon has watched over/protected Nick since long before they even had a friendship. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

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01:24:17

Rerun: Man on the Moon (Jung and Reckless)

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews ·

2020/08/02

This weeks (rerun) episode of The Media Obscura Podcast has Nick and Raekwon checking out 1999's criminally underrated Andy Kaufman biopic, "Man on the Moon." Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

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01:49:24

76. Commercial Cavalcade #2 (Arsenio)

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2020/07/26

Team Obscura revisits 21 retro and vintage TV ads/commercials, as well as discovers that Nick was duped into mistaking Arsenio Hall as Wesley Snipes 6 years ago, something that he actually feels pretty terrible about. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/message Support this podcast:

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01:43:48

75. Purple Rain (Tortured Artists)

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2020/07/19

Team Obscura checks out 1984's iconic rock n roll movie, Purple Rain! It follows a fictionalized version of Prince and the Revolution as they fight to maintain their billing at the Minneapolis staple, First Avenue. Meanwhile, Morris Day and his band The Time try to get them replaced by a band named Apollonia 6, which is fronted by Prince's girlfriend! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

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01:35:13

74. Ren and Stimpy (A Very Wu-Tang Phantom Zone)

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2020/07/05

Team Obscura talks about the early 90's Nicktoon staple, Ren and Stimpy! They also overshare about their family trees and Nick talks about how popular he is with crows. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

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01:42:32

73. Batman and Robin (The Joel Schumacher...

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews ·

2020/06/28

This week, to celebrate the recently passed Joel Schumacher, Team Obscura checks out and discusses 1997's "Batman and Robin," a colorful box office bomb with a cast that features George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Uma Thurman. While hated at the time, this movie has found a bit of a cult following over the years and is honestly a lot of fun! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

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01:43:35

72. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures (New Raekwon,...

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews ·

2020/06/21

Woah! Team Obscura is chatting about the OTHER Bill and Ted TV adaptation to celebrate the trailer to Bill and Ted Face the Music! Todays episode is on the very short-lived 1992 sitcom adaptation of the 1991 Saturday cartoon adaptation of the first Bill and Ted movie, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. It features none of the movie's cast, has little charm, and is all-around weak. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ ---

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01:04:36

71. Bride of the Monster (A Very Muppets Horror B-Movie)

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews ·

2020/06/14

Team Obscura checks out Bride of the Monster, Ed Wood's 1955 tribute to classic horror movies! It stars Bela Lugosi, the vampire formerly known as Dracula, as a scientist that's essentially trying to create Captain America with the help of Lobo. He's a bit like Igor, but played by a Swedish Pro Wrestler. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

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01:35:30

Rerun: Ed Wood (More Charades)

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews ·

2020/06/07

We're taking this week off in solidarity for George Floyd and anyone that has lost their lives to police brutality. If you'd like to contribute to the BLM movement, please consider visiting: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate Nick and Mike decide to treat themselves to a good movie on this weeks Media Obscura, when they sit down to watch Tim Burton's 1994 classic, Ed Wood! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ ---

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01:16:35

70. Max Headroom (Alternate Movies)

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews ·

2020/05/31

Team Obscura checks out the 1987 pilot to the cult television series Max Headroom! They also talk about alternate versions of movies that they'd like to see, as well as David Lynch, Star Wars, Back to the Future, Twin Peaks and the Lord of the Rings! Nick also resites the story of the Max Headroom TV hacking incident and has a tantrum at one point or another (probably). Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Send in a

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01:19:11

69. Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (Wanna Cyber?)...

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2020/05/24

Team Obscura (with special guest Jackson) come together to revisit the Lawnmower Man franchise, inspired by the Stephen King story, and find a convoluted and bloated story about cyberspace, virtual reality, and the internet... Oh, and it's a bad knock-off of the Matrix that inspired a pretty great episode of Community? Yeah, sure. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/message Support this podcast:

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