In our latest episode, we take a look back at John Hughes' timeless feelgood comedy, PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES. Although we don't celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK, we love to watch this film every year at that time, and it never fails to

DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975) - Film Review

Nov 18th, 2020 1h 11m

In this episode we take a look back at Sidney Lumet classic, DOG DAY AFTERNOON. This film is packed to the brim with amazing performances, from leads Al Pacino and John Cazale, to the amazing supporting cast led by Chris Sarandon and Charles Du

GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) - Film Review

Oct 30th, 2020 1h 21m

Just in time for Halloween, Martin and Shonagh take a look back at one of the most successful comedies of all time; Ivan Reitman's supernatural classic, GHOSTBUSTERS! Released in 1984, the film is one of the most iconic of the decade, and for m

TOP THREE '80s VAMPIRE MOVIES!

Oct 21st, 2020 1h 30m

In this special Halloween Season podcast, we take a look at our favourite 1980s Vampire movies. Shonagh and Martin get their teeth into Fright Night (1985) directed by Tom Holland, The Lost Boys (1987) directed by Joel Schumacher, and Near Dark

HIGHLANDER (1986) - Film Review

Oct 14th, 2020 1h 4m

In this episode, we take a look at another iconic '80s film, HIGHLANDER! Your hosts, Martin and Shonagh embark on a quest to experience the quickening and gain the prize, all whilst trying not to lose their heads...

CONAN THE BARBARIAN & RED SONJA - '80s SWORD AND SORCERY EPICS

Oct 6th, 2020 1h 13m

In this episode, we take a look at 2 "Sword and Sorcery" classics from the '80s, in the shape of CONAN THE BARBARIAN & RED SONJA. Can we solve the riddle of steel? WARNING!!! There may be spontaneous Arnold Schwarzenegger noises dotted througho

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) - Film Review

Sep 29th, 2020 54m 51s

In this episode, we take a look at another John Carpenter classic from the '80s, BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA! Martin and Shonagh laugh their way through this episode, discussing Jack Burton's philosophical musings, the contents of a six demon b

FARGO (1996) - Film Review

Sep 20th, 2020 44m 19s

In this episode, we look back at the Coen Brothers darkly comedic crime thriller, FARGO. Shonagh and Martin share their thoughts on Minnesota Nice, kidnapping, murder, pancakes, stamps, woodchippers, and funny looking . It's a real nice episode

THE THING (1982) - Film Review

Sep 13th, 2020 43m 51s

In this episode, Shonagh and Martin look back at a Sci-Fi Horror classic in the shape of John Carpenter's THE THING! This movie really changed the game with regard to practical effects and creature design, and even after all this time, we still

PULP FICTION (1994) - Film Review

Sep 6th, 2020 47m 2s

In the second episode of Deckard's Unicorn, we take a look back at Quentin Tarantino's seminal neo-noir: PULP FICTION. Your hosts Martin and Shonagh pick through the film's influences and legion filmic and pop culture references, whilst talking

JURASSIC PARK (1993) - Film Review

Aug 30th, 2020 38m 40s

In the very first episode of Deckard's Unicorn, we take a look back at a Steven Spielberg classic: JURASSIC PARK. Your hosts Martin and Shonagh pick through the film for memorable moments, quotable lines, and discuss any goofs, problems, or uni

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