73. Batman and Robin (The Joel Schumacher Aflac/Affleck Conundrum)

73. Batman and Robin (The Joel Schumacher Aflac/Affleck Conundrum)

Author: Nicholas Abouhamad June 28, 2020 Duration: 1:42:32
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/

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
98. Wild Wild West (Damn) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:24
Media Obscura's back and, on this week's episode, we're tackling Wild Wild (ficka) Wild Wild West, the 1999 Will Smith Box Office bomb! Join Nick, Sierra & Raekwon as they reminisce about this (not so) classic 90s action…
96. Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku (Abraham Lincoln) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:55
Team Obscura reassembles to watch the 1990 unlicensed Dragon Ball movie, Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku. The film centers around Son Goku's first adventure to collect the seven magical Dragon Balls and feature…
95. Monkeybone (Piggy) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:34
Team Obscura checks out the 2001 Brendan Fraser comedy "Monkeybone," directed by Peter Sellick.
92. Slacker (The Boyhood Express) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:05:35
Team Obscura chats about Richard Linklater's seminal 1990 film "Slacker," and spirals off into conversations about Linklater movies in general, education and the value of good conversation.
90. Twins (Werner Herzog's Big Adventure) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07:57
Team Obscura checks out the 1988 Ivan Reitman comedy film, Twins, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito! Also in this episode, the gang talks about nerd culture/the death of mid-budget movies and Nick launches…
89. Rush Hour (You Should've Gone For The Eye) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25:31
Team Obscura returns for their first [full] episode in over a year to cover the 1998 buddy cop flick, Rush Hour. Also, Nick exposes a strange obsession with the movie's villain, Sang. Check out some of our other vintage…