Nostalgiahhh - Cult Films, TV and Media

Welcome to episode 40 of Nostalgiahhh, which comes to you from a venue while waiting for Mike Wozniak, the comedy genius who stole the show on Taskmaster five years ago, and proves a master of the rambling mystery. We also pay tribute to actors Nicholas Brendon and Tom Georgeson, and round up three TV shows worth a look, two featuring David Morrissey. Clips courtesy of those nice people at Channel 4 and Mutant Enemy Inc/20th century Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark AC Brown was born and bred in North Yorkshire, and has been forging a career in film as a prolific and versatile screenwriter and director.Dead on the Vine is his second film as director and won Best Film at indie icon Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle Film Festival and the BIFA qualifying Unrestricted View Film Festival. It then caught the eye of horror legend Brian Yuzna (Re-animator, Society) and he took it for his distribution label Dark Arts Entertainment, and released the film on DVD and streaming across the USA and Canada. The film has now been released across the world. Mark took a few minutes to discuss the movie, his process, and what he’s working on next.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail vs John Boorman’s Excalibur. Which was the better take on the Arthurian legend? In this special edition, “Shameful” Steve Noble plays ‘Pod Trumps’ with Roger Crow as they discuss the pros and cons of each movie. Which was the better Camelot? Who was the better witch? And overall, which was the better movie? There’s only one way to find out. Clips courtesy of their respective copyright owners. Warning: this does contain a “ding dong” reference, so if easily offended, best to have a nice cup of tea and listen to something less controversial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the battlefields of Zulu Dawn to the world of Bridget Jones’s Diary, Game of Thrones, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and The Bank Job, this is a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.In this episode, we’re joined by actor and producer James Faulkner for an exclusive interview, looking back at the making of Zulu Dawn, his remarkable screen career, and the stories behind some of his most memorable roles.Insightful, entertaining, and packed with behind-the-scenes moments — this is a must-listen for film fans. And yes, it contains explicit language. Zulu Dawn, the 4K version, is out now in select cinemas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow has been to the theatre - a lot - so here’s his reviews of Death on the Nile; Harry Enfield and No Chums, and Single White Female. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Greenway and Roger Crow discuss the vodcast ‘Bonding with Dad’ and the best films and TV shows of recent weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow and Tony Greenway revisit arguably the best episode of the 1970s series starring Ian Ogilvy.Listeners can watch along on ITVX or YouTube. Clips courtesy of ITC Entertainment. Feel free to snigger in a manic style as the commentary unfolds. Howard’s Way theme courtesy of BBC. Sky High courtesy of Jigsaw. The Specialist and Napoleon Dynamite clips care of their respective film companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike P Nelson is the writer/director of Silent Night, Deadly Night, a fun revamp of a 1984 stalk and slash classic. Roger Crow talks to Mike about his process, inspirations and future projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jodie Comer won rave reviews for the one-woman drama Prima Facie. Roger Crow was there on the opening night at York’s Grand Opera House and offers his take on the drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow has been writing TV reviews for 35 years, so it was about time he committed some of those thoughts to a TV round-up on the pod. And here is his assessment of some of the highs and lows of recent weeks, from the glorious Steal on Amazon Prime, and the sublime Small Prophets on BBc iPlayer, to the generic thriller Under Salt Marsh on Sky. But what did he think of Wonder Man in Disney+, or Pluribus on Apple TV? There’s only one way to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow reviews the new stage play based on the hit 1990s drama. Music: Heaven 17. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MARK DAVIDToday we’re diving into Mr. Wonderful, a film that asks the big questions while juggling some very messy lives. At its heart, it’s the story of three generations of men in the same family, all slightly unravelling in their own spectacular ways. There’s a millennial son on the run from a drug dealer, a father who’s a jaded professor desperately trying not to lose his job, and a family patriarch battling senility. Between them, they’re chasing meaning, dodging disaster, and proving that existential crises definitely run in families.The film comes from filmmaker Mark David, whose career is anything but boring. Born in Houston to Coptic Egyptian parents, David has been making films since the late ’90s, starting with the dark Southern Gothic drama Sweet Thing. Since then, he’s worked with an incredible range of actors, including Peter Falk, Val Kilmer, Rip Torn, and Oscar-winner Cloris Leachman, moving effortlessly between intense dramas and deliciously dark comedies.Alongside directing, David is also a hugely accomplished cinematographer, having shot nearly 100 feature films in some of the world’s most remote locations. And before all that? He was a rock-and-roll drummer, signed to a record label, and even co-wrote songs with Coolio and Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog. In short: Mr. Wonderful comes from a man who knows a thing or two about chaos, creativity, and finding meaning where you least expect it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow runs down the Bafta noms for 2026, and the Key to success might be a guy called Tim.Plus, an exclusive interview with Bafta nominee Luke Angus, who is in the running for Best Animated Short for ‘Solstice’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1978, Superman: The Movie made millions believe a man could fly. In 2026, one man sat through Richard Donner’s film for the umpteenth time, and added his own commentary. Bursting with nuggets of trivia, observation, anecdotes, and special guest Sarah ‘Babs’ Morgan, Nostalgiahhh’s yack track is everything a superfan needs to accompany one of their favourite movies. Start the movie at the beginning of the podcast, and then adjust accordingly based on the time references. Written, produced, edited and presented by Roger Crow. With thanks to Babs Morgan. Clips c/o Warner Bros. Superman: The Movie is available on all formats - DVD, Blu-ray, digital download.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Oscar nomination time again, so Roger Crow takes a look at some of the folks who might pick up Academy Awards on March 15. Music by Sigrid (Strangers) and incidental music by Alan Crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Lawrence has a new film out, and it’s one of the best performances you’ll see all year. Raw, naked emotion, and pure Oscar bait. However, there’s also a terrific turn from the magnificent Sissy Spacek, 50 years after she blew everyone away in Carrie.Roger Crow reviews Die My Love and reflects on the respective brilliance of both actresses, and also explains why he’s having a hard time accepting Robert Pattinson after making one of the biggest letdowns of 2025.Incidental music by Alan Crow.Written, produced and edited by Roger Crow.DIE MY LOVE, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, will be available to stream exclusively on MUBI from 23rd January.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Crow spent 45 years wanting to interview Glynis Barber, and in this edition he finally got his chance. The actress talks about Blake’s 7, Dempsey and Makepeace, staying healthy, and her new play Death on the Nile, which is touring the UK until the end of the May, including the Grand Opera House, York. deathonthenileplay.comIncidental music: Alan Crow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year, and welcome to the latest edition of the podcast in which Roger Crow takes a look at new movies and classic cult offerings from yesteryear. In this week’s episode, your host chats to producer Jonathan Sothcott about his new movie starring Martin Kemp, Doctor Plague. Roger also looks back to the early 1980s and some of those cult movies which boasted great soundtracks, from The Jazz Singer (1980) to Xanadu, Two of a Kind, Staying Alive, and Streets of Fire. Doctor Plague is released in the UK on January 12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.