90. Twins (Werner Herzog's Big Adventure)

90. Twins (Werner Herzog's Big Adventure)

Author: Nicholas Abouhamad February 22, 2022 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 into way too many middling impressions.


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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
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79. The Karate Kid (Cobra Kai, Cobra Why?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:10
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 kara…
78. Titanic II (Cold Cuts) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…
Rerun: Shanghai Noon (Not Rush Hour) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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77. Dazed and Confused (Alright, x3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:20
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76. Commercial Cavalcade #2 (Arsenio) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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75. Purple Rain (Tortured Artists) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:48
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74. Ren and Stimpy (A Very Wu-Tang Phantom Zone) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:13
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 mov…