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Retro Ramble

Retro Ramble

By: George McGhee & Charlie McGhee
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 Retro Ramble is a movie podcast and blog from the Brothers McGhee. Join George and Charlie McGhee as they review the TV and Films of their youth and discuss why many are still relevant and worth revisiting today. Warning: contains explicit language and poor impressions.All copyrighted material remains the sole property of the original copyright holder and has only been incorporated in this podcast episode under FAIR USE for the purposes of reference as part of review. Art
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  • EP#179-Dark City 1998

    EP#179-Dark City 1998
    Feb 27 2026

    Charlie & George are taking a stroll down the shadowy alleys of Dark City! They are looking back at the 1998 cult-classic sci-fi noir from The Crow's Alex Proyas.

    They look at the film's origins, influences, philosophical themes, plus it's similarities with The Matrix, which was released a year later.

    There's also alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and some breathy Kiefer Sutherland impressions.
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    47 mins
  • Days Of Thunder

    Days Of Thunder
    Jan 30 2026
    How do you follow up a blockbuster like Top Gun? Simple, you get the same people involved and remake it, swapping out jets for race cars. What could go wrong? Turns out quite a bit. Yes, that's right it's a Retro Ramble on 1990's summer blockbuster Days Of Thunder, reuniting star Tom Cruise, director Tony Scott and uber-producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. For such an event, Charlie and George are joined by a returning guest, broadcaster, good friend and fellow Tom Cruise fan, Andy Hughes.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep#174:ELF

    Ep#174:ELF
    Dec 19 2025

    In this episode, Charlie and George are tackling another Christmas classic, this time slightly more modern than previous festive outings, they're talking about Elf!

    From the films challenging production with an untested star and director in Will Ferrell and Jon Faverau, a limited budget, legal issues and some nostalgic stop motion.

    As per usual, there's alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda, some bad impressions as well as abandoned sequel ideas in Suspicious Spin Offs!

    Enjoy, and please share! Retro Ramble (2025)

    Note: All content copyright or otherwise is protected by the Creative Commons Act.
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    49 mins
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