The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys

Author: 11-29 Media May 28, 2020 Duration: 41:09
"My own brother, a goddam shit-sucking vampire!" Bruce and Sam relive Joel Schumacher's camp-horror-comedy classic. The Frog Brothers, Werid Saxophone Guy and possibly the best Grandpa in cinema history.
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Remember that specific, slightly grainy feeling of popping a tape into a VCR or sliding a cartridge into a console? Betamax Babylon lives in that space, dusting off the cultural artifacts from a time when entertainment felt tangible. From 11-29 Media, this isn't just a nostalgia trip; it's a deep, affectionate, and often funny excavation of the movies, television shows, and video games that defined the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Each episode feels like a conversation with friends who not only remember these things but genuinely want to understand their lasting impact, for better or worse. You'll hear thoughtful reviews that go beyond simple praise or dismissal, exploring why certain films resonated, how TV shaped a generation's worldview, and which games truly tested our reflexes and patience. The discussions capture the context of the eras, reminding us of the shared experience of waiting for a weekly broadcast or the communal thrill of an arcade. Tune into this podcast for a warm, insightful, and wonderfully specific journey back to the stories and pixels that built our collective imagination, long before streaming algorithms decided what we should watch next.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 170

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Poltergeist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:20
They’re here!! This week the guys worship at the altar of Poltergeist mom, expose the worst construction workers in film history and discuss how much to charge for de-ghosting a house See acast.com/privacy for privacy an…
The Fly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:00
Bruce and Sam take on Cronenberg’s creepy crawly classic and discuss the sexual prowess of flies, wanting a baboon as a pet, a classic horror movie arsehole and why you don’t put Parmesan in coffee See acast.com/privacy…
Halloween II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:36
The chaps meet Michael Myers and discuss whether Dr Loomis is the real loony, how easy it is to walk through a glass door and the moment Sam lived his very own slasher movie at a 1980s McDonalds birthday party. See acast…
Friday The  13th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:04
Bruce and Sam visit Camp Crystal Lake to dismember slasher classic Friday 13th and pay homage to Tom Savini, Crazy Ralph and some highly dubious murder set-pieces. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio…
The Thing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:49
Betamax Babylon’s season of 80s horror movies for Halloween gets underway with John Carpenter’s The Thing as Bruce geeks out on the glory of practical monster FX and Sam marvels at elite winter fashions for men. See acas…
Superman II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:03
Bruce and Sam take on the Man of Steel and discuss smashing up diners, intergalactic football hooligans and rubbish superhero powers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Crocodile Dundee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:36
Sam and Bruce head to the Aussie outback to revisit an era when Paul Hogan charmed the pants off the world, Australia became the coolest place on Earth and Sam was scarred for life after heartbreak in Wales. See acast.co…
Big Trouble In Little China [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:51
Bruce and Sam look back at Big Trouble in Little China and enjoy a fiery debate over the legacy of the 80s cult classic, Jack Burton's suspicious footwear and Michael Myer's weird singing voice. See acast.com/privacy for…
Robocop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:09
This week Bruce and Sam discuss the brilliance of Robocop, the madness of Paul Verhoeven, the psychotic bantz of Clarence Boddicker and the veracity of some 80s playground myths! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt…
Road House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:17
Bruce & Sam enter the Double Deuce bar and deep dive into Patrick Swayze’s punch-up classic Road House filled with rubbish henchmen, big hair and boobs......a lot of boobs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out in…