6. The Blues Brothers is a perfect, culturally significant film | Glaring Admissions

6. The Blues Brothers is a perfect, culturally significant film | Glaring Admissions

Author: Nicholas Abouhamad September 9, 2024 Duration: 1:01:28

The best movie podcast duo out there (sorry, not sorry) is back to discuss John Landis 1980 musical comedy, The Blues Brothers! Raekwon’s never seen it before and, boy oh boy, did Nick feel the need to change that. For those of you that don’t know, The Blues Brothers is a film adaptation of the popular SNL characters of the same name/real blues revue band led by Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi. The film, which casts them as the Blues, follows them on an adventure to raise $5000 to save the orphanage they grew up in, and finds them joined by legendary black musicians such as Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Cab Calloway and Ray Charles. They’ve got a souped up car they’ve named “The Blues Mobile,” a killer band, and they’ve pissed off everybody they could in the state of Illinois in the process. And you know what else they’ve got? A heckin’ good movie. Like, easily Nick’s favorite musical tier stuff. So join Nick and Raekwon as they discuss the classic musical The Blues Brothers, and how it’s an important film in Saturday Night Live’s canon that is 100% worth watching! Because, really, it’s got a sixty car pileup! How many car crashes do you need for a movie to be worth your time???


Digging through the dusty archives of pop culture, Media Obscura-Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews is a conversation among friends who love to unpack the forgotten and the formative. Host Nicholas Abouhamad, a video editor and content creator, is joined by Sierra Watson, Raekwon Davis, and Michael Capurso for deep dives that are equal parts analysis and good-natured debate. The focus here isn't just on the celebrated classics, though they're certainly part of the discussion. This podcast thrives on unearthing the curiosities: the big-budget misfires that vanished from memory, the oddball features that never found an audience, and the shows that somehow defined a moment despite their obscurity. Each episode feels like pulling a strange VHS off a shelf and figuring out what it all means, with plenty of bickering and laughter along the way. You'll hear genuine reviews that come from a place of affection, even for the flawed gems, making it a perfect listen for anyone who thinks the best stories are sometimes hidden in the margins. Tune in for a regular dose of cinematic archaeology, where every forgotten film or television show gets its day in the sun.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews
Podcast Episodes
36. The Rubber Duck (The Fearless Freaks) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:50
Nick and Mike check out "The Fearless Freaks," a documentary about the history of the cult psychedelic rock band, The Flaming Lips! They also talk about the profound effect that the band had on Nick growing up, giant rub…
35. Commercial Cavalcade #1 (The Internship) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:34
It looks as if Nick and Mike are mixing things up this week! They're sitting down and checking out a slew of obscure/retro commercials that include: Budweiser's 'Wazzup' ad, Wendy's classic "Where's the beef" campaign, a…
34. The Mask: The Animated Series (Monster Trucks and Broken Hearts) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:40
In this weeks Media Obscura, the Bergen Boys check out the animated adaptation of the movie adaptation of Jim Carrey's adaptation of the graphic novel/comicbook, The Mask! Nick also grumbles about Mike ruining his birthd…
33. Cheers (Renaissance Medics) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:33
Nick and Mike dig reaaaaaaaal deep into the obscure catalog for this weeks episode about the hit television series Cheers. See? Real obscure. They also talk about the Renaissance. Like, a lot.
32. Detective Conan (Nick, Cro-Magnon P.I.) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:11
Nick and Mike slip into something sleuthy on this weeks Media Obscura as they check out the Japanese anime, Detective Conan!
31. The Young Ones (War... What Is It Good For?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:07
Nick and Mike sit down and check out the 80s BBC comedy series, The Young Ones. Nick and Mike also ponder the horrors of war, Nick's love of hitting books, and toxic masculinity.
30. Toei's Spider-Man Series (Dumb and Depressed) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:46
In order to commemorate their 30th episode, Nick and Mike go back to where it all began... Kinda. They also talk about their (possible) TV spinoff, how to adapt another piece of media, getting stabbed in the jugular, and…
29. Ed Wood (More Charades) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:21
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! It's Nick's favorite movie of all time, and he makes that abundantly c…
28. Under The Cherry Moon (Prince and Some Missing Chapstick) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:07
Nick and Mike check out Prince's 1986 rom-com "Under The Cherry Moon" on this weeks Media Obscura! They also get a surprise voicemail from their friend Raekwon, who is upset over some missing chapstick and on the prowl f…
27. Back to the Future: The Ride (Perpetual A-Holes) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:35
Things get a little slant on this weeks Media Obscura Podcast! Nick and Mike check out the Universal Studios ride adaptation of Back to the Future as Mike preps for a trip to Orlando with his girlfriend! They also talk a…