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Cinema Oblivia

Your home for discussions on disregarded, tossed aside, thrown away, outdated, out-of-fashion or otherwise unremembered films.

tv & film film history

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01:40:25

Episode 63:Firestarter(s)

Cinema Oblivia ·

2023/02/15

Shane Bettenhausen and Alex Navarro both return to discuss the underrated Stephen King adaptation Firestarter, from 1984. They then begrudgingly stick around to discuss the massive piece of dog crap that is the absolutely horrendous 2022 remake. It's a bad movie. Bad movie. Bad.

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01:18:03

Episode 62: Run Lola Run

Cinema Oblivia ·

2023/01/26

I'm back! And so is Emmett Watkins Jr to talk about Run Lola Run! This movie rules! Emmett and I talk about just how much it rules, why it rules, and how it doesn't rule that there aren't more movies like it!

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01:25:32

Episode 61: A Year in Old Movies Review

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/12/21

Anthony Abatte and I watched a lot of older flicks this year and we decided to look back on those instead of rattling off a Top Ten of 2022 this year - largely because I only saw 10 movies that came out this year. Hope you enjoy this more casual episode! Cinema Oblivia will be taking a slight break to start 2023 but I'll be back before the end of next month!

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01:09:42

Episode 60: Cash On Demand

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/12/08

It's the very first Christmas-themed episode of Cinema Oblivia, as Joe Odber returns to discuss 1961's Cash On Demand. Yes, more Hammer and more Peter Cushing, but in a decidedly different film; a tale of a bank robber that's...surprisingly an affirmation of the Christmas spirit? And maybe an influence on Die Hard?

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01:31:31

Episode 59: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/11/24

Oh boy. One of the absolute strangest movies of the early-80s, featuring a bravado performance by the wonderful Susan Tyrrell as THE WORST PRIMARY CAREGIVER EVER and shockingly progressive, LGBT+ themes, Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker is a one-of-a-kind fever dream of a film, exactly the kind of thing that Madeline Koestner likes to subject me to, and I'm better for it. Content Warning: Generally uncomfortable sexual themes/assault discussion.

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01:24:27

Episode 58: Horror Express

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/11/10

More Peter Cushing! Diamond Feit is back to talk about Horror Express, one of the funnest, silliest, wackiest, goofiest horror movies of the early-70s. And not only does it star my all-time favorite actor of all-time, Peter Cushing, but it also features my second-favorite actor of all-time; Christopher Lee. And someone who would probably make the top 10 or so; Telly Savalas! This movie kicks ass.

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01:29:18

Episode 57: Twins of Evil

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/10/27

This Halloween I decided to spread the gospel of the Hammer House of Horror by subjecting Hammer virgin Anthony Abatte to one of my favorite films from the studio, 1971's Twins Of Evil! Not only does it have a standout performance by the legendary Peter Cushing, but the, ahem, titular characters are really something else too. We also have a quick spoiler-free discussion about the new Halloween Ends, and rattle off some other horror movies you might want to check out this Halloween weekend.

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01:31:14

Episode 56: The Taking of Beverly Hills

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/10/13

"Die Hard but in Beverly Hills" is elevator pitch for The Taking of Beverly Hills. And while the film looked like a sure-fire hit on paper thanks to its star, the then white-hot Ken Wahl, and it's director, Sidney J. Furie, the didn't even get the chance to fade into obscurity - it debuted there. Rob Hill from The Bad Movie Bible joins me to try and find out why. Content warning; When discussing Wahl's past, I quote some homophobic things other people said.

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01:36:23

Episode 55: Million Dollar Mermaid

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/09/29

The original idea of this podcast was to focus on the types of films they don't make anymore and "Technicolor underwater musicals" certainly fit that bill. Diana Goodman of 30-20-10 joins me today to talk about Million Dollar Mermaid. If you thought movies like The Avengers were spectacle, you ain't seen nothing yet.

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01:34:29

Episode 54: Foul Play

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/09/15

We're 70s AF today on Cinema Oblivia. How 70s? We got a movie by the writer of Harold & Maude, starring Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn, and featuring a hit single by Barry Manilow. That's how 70s. Foul Play is a wacky little comedy that is very much of its era, and I'm happy that Diamond Feit called me up to talk about it! Check it out!

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01:53:20

Episode 53: Shakedown

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/09/01

Shakedown is a 1988 action film about corrupt cops starring Peter Weller and Sam Elliott. It's one of the most bonkers movies of the 80s, thanks no doubt to its writer/director, the madman James Glickenhaus. Madeline Koestner joins me once again to discuss this utterly bizarre flick, and she brought her attorney with her! Because this movie is full of so many crazy courtroom shenanigans that I just had to find out from an expert just how inaccurate this movie is. The answer will (not) surprise

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01:26:32

Episode 52: Too Much

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/08/18

In 1987, Cannon Films teamed up with Toho Pictures in Japan to make a children's film about a friendly robot and his stupid American girl friend. It stars no one you've ever heard of and it was directed by a softcore porn producer. It's called Too Much, and it's really [insert movie title here]. Rhys (aka FlemishDog) joins me to talk about this family-friendly monstrosity.

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01:28:04

Episode 51: American Ninja 2

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/08/04

We got an all-star line-up today! T.L. Foster is back! Anthony Abatte is back! Norm from A Question of Character is back! And they're all here to talk about American Ninja 2! Is it a good film? Probably not, but it's a great excuse to talk about Steve James, the man who should've been the biggest action star of the 1980s/90s/2000s/2010s and today.

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01:29:11

Episode 50: Car Wash

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/07/21

A brilliant slice of life comedy from the director of The Last Dragon(!!) and Joel Schumacher(!?!?!?), Car Wash is a perfect time capsule of a bygone era, but still manages to hold up today as a fantastic comedy, all while offering insightful commentary on race, gender, sexuality, and religion. And it has George Carlin and Richard Pryor! Anthony Abatte joins me to talk about this great piece of 70s pop culture, and its legendary soundtrack.

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01:13:06

Episode 49: Big Shots

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/07/07

I'm dumb white boy (sometimes) and Norm from A Question of Character is a black dude from Chicago, so we felt we absolutely had to cover Big Shots - a film about a dumb white boy (sometimes) and a black kid from Chicago. This is not a great film, but it's definitely the best film about a white kid from suburban Chicago that was made without John Hughes' involvement. I absolutely love it. It also has what might be the worst rap song of all-time.

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01:35:24

Episode 48: Thrashin’

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/06/23

Thrashin' was an attempt by out-of-touch middle-aged men to make a hip and cool skateboarding film. They failed miserably. But I still love it! And so does Nextlander's Alex Navarro! We talk about this fascinating failure, and why we can't hate it despite it's mediocre acting, idiotic story, and absolutely atrocious original music.

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01:30:54

Episode 47: Class of 1984

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/06/09

Class of 1984 is a fantastic exploitation flick about a high school from hell, its evil bullies, and the poor teachers who just try to teach their damn students. Diamond Feit joins me to talk about this classic late-era grindhouse flick. Disclaimer: Although this is an over-the-top exploitation film, we do discuss real world school violence at times. Additionally, this was recorded BEFORE the horrific events in Texas.

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01:13:20

Episode 46: Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I...

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/05/26

Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key isn't the best giallo ever made, but it certainly is one of the best-named. Joe Odber takes a break from chronicling the Mandela Effect weirdos of Reddit to stop by and discuss this lesser-known gem of Italian sleaze, which features just about every depraved act you can possibly imagine, and then some. So yeah, content warning for this one. Seriously.

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01:22:18

Episode 45: Fangs

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/05/12

Once upon a time there was a man named Snakey. He liked snakes more than he liked people. One day, a lot of the people he didn't like made him angry and he decided to get his revenge. You can probably guess where this is going but I swear to you that Fangs (aka Snakes aka Holy Wednesday aka Snakelust) will leave you guessing to the end, thanks to its fantastic script, hilarious dialogue, and a breathtaking performance by former radio star Les Tremayne as Snakey! Madeline Koestner returns once again

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01:31:56

Episode 44: Pyscho II and Psycho III

Cinema Oblivia ·

2022/04/28

Shane Bettenhausen previously graced this podcast to subject me to the awfulness that is The Apple. But he redeems himself today to talk about not one, but two, very good movies - the much belated sequels to Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho! Are they as good as the original? Of course not, but they're both damn fine films that you need to see. We discuss how these fascinating films got made, and go over them in gory detail, so spoilers abound! Make sure you see the movies before you listen to this

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