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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy

By: Michael Lee Richardson
  • Summary

  • On a queer and neverending quest through the fantasy films of the 80s & 90s, and all the memories and feelings they conjure up. From animated adventures and sword and sorcery epics to magical romcoms and fairytale horror, we will journey through the big blockbusters and cult classics.



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Episodes
  • The Last Unicorn (1982)
    May 21 2024

    Episode 5, how she sparkles, The Last Unicorn! Melancholy mythical creatures, surprising celebrity superfans, internalised unicorniphobia and more misguided impersonations.


    We share our thoughts on the film and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Will we get vaporised by a Sphinx? Listen and find out!


    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Hook (1991)
    May 7 2024

    Bangarang! Spielberg's sequel to Peter Pan is our episode four focus. Maggie Smith's old age makeup, floating Carrie Fisher, moppet dirges and OG gay pirates. Rufio-no-they-didn't!


    We share our thoughts on the film and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Will we get vaporised by a Sphinx? Listen and find out!


    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.


    https://linktr.ee/onceuponavhs


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Return to Oz (1985)
    Apr 24 2024

    Episode 3 - Extreme Return to Oz Appreciation Mania. Fractured identities, Fairuzaween, blinged-out Tik-Tok, the Nome Queen of Chromatica, Mombi's head complaints and more. Beware the Wheelers...


    We share our thoughts on the film and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Will we get vaporised by a Sphinx? Listen and find out!


    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.


    https://linktr.ee/onceuponavhs


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    1 hr and 19 mins

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