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It's more Sword and Sorcery this week as we're taking a look at a movie with one of the most epic VHS covers you can find at the video store!

Deathstalker is a lower budget look into Sword and Sorcery but still has some fun things to offer. Unfortunately it also utterly fails at so many aspects that make for a competent movie. Regardless, it has become a cult classic among fans of the genre. 

Join us this week as we go through the ...

This week we're checking out the first episode from another 80's cartoon with The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

If you were into Nintendo in the late 80s and playing Super Mario Bros. then you were probably into this cartoon as well. When your parents told you to turn the video games off this cartoon was there to satiate your need for Mario. 

Join us as we discuss the hilarity of the cartoon, the brilliant live action sketch comedy...

This week we're back with another entry into our 2024 Year of Time Travel with a completely bananas entry - Predestination!

This movie tells a gigantic Time Travel story and hammers you with twists and turns throughout. It's a polarizing film that could be equally loved and hated. One thing is for sure, your brain will likely melt as you try to unwrap what going on! 

Join us as we dig into this epic tale that shares some new and un...

This week we're checking out The Viewing from Director Panos Cosmatos!

If you've seen the works of Panos Cosmatos you know you're in for a ride every-time he drops something new. That much holds true with his entry into Guillermo del Toro's recent horror anthology series from 2022. 

Join us as we walk through this exceptional episode, touching on all the things that make this an absolute stand out and a must watch for fans of great...

This week we're continuing to go through the Rambo franchise, we're at the second film in the series Rambo: First Blood Part 2!!

John Rambo is heading back to Vietnam for another mission. Will he survive? Will he receive a full pardon? Will he take his camera with him?

Tune in to find out the answer to these questions and many others as we walk through this explosion packed 80s action movie!

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This week we're starting something new, we're going to take a look at first episodes from some our favourite cartoons in the 80s and 90s!

Up first, one of the greatest cartoons from the 80s, Thundercats! Give us Sight Beyond Sight as we talk a bit of Thundercats history and make our way through the first episode. 

If you love cartoons then this one is for you!

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This week is another entry in the Year of Time Travel with an all time classic Planet of the Apes!!

Time Travel probably isn't what comes to mind when someone mentions this movie. More likely it's the memorable characters, or maybe some of the most iconic lines in film history, maybe the shocking ending, maybe the incredible costume design, maybe the kiss heard round the world. 

The movie has a bunch of great things going on, tune ...

This week we're heading to Elseworlds where the question of "What If Superman Had Been Raised In The Soviet Union" will be answered. That's right we're reviewing 2003's mini-series Superman: Red Son!

We love our "What If" scenario's on this Podcast and this one is very interesting. How would it play out if Superman was a weapon of the enemy? Will the world be united under his rule? Will it be destroyed? Will it be something we neve...

This week we're reviewing another film in our walkthrough of the Star Trek Franchise, this week we're at the 9th film, Insurrection!!

Insurrection get's a bad wrap but we had fun with it! There's a pretty interesting story being told, the character work is quite fun at times, there's enough action to keep you satisfied, and Captain Picard is his usual impressive self. 

Tune in now for our breakdown where we walk through all our fav...

This week we're talking Contra for the NES from 87, one of the most punishing games of all time!!

Contra is one of the early greats for the NES, it had a kick ass sound track, addicting gameplay, unique gameplay elements, one of the best cheat codes of all time, and you could play it with a buddy. 

Tune in as we chat all the coolness this game has to offer, and be sure to check out our Patreon where we're releasing a Let's Play of ...

This week we're covering the second movie in our Year of Time Travel, and what would Time Travel be without Jean Claude Van Damme??

Join us as Van Damme tries to kick and splits his wife back to life in a film of questionable quality that has a far too good soundtrack. Timecop will take you through a gambit of emotions. Tune in to find out what they are. 

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This week we're counting down our top 10 favorite songs from the Star Wars movies!

In a continued effort to bring more Star Wars content to the podcast we thought an episode based on the incredible music from the movies would be a fun path to walk down.

Join us as we revisit the soundtracks, pulling out and sharing our 10 most beloved tracks. 

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This week we're checking out the first film from director John Carpenter, his "sort of" a student film from 1974, Dark Star!

As student films go you can count on one hand how many are at the same level of genius as Dark Star. This film excels in several important areas and has an atmosphere few movies can compete with. 

Join us as we chat John Carpenter and his contributions beyond directing this film. The interesting development c...

This week on Talking Back we're digging back into some of our favourite Video Game Music!

As with previous video game music episodes Mark is joining to help with the breakdowns. We're each bringing 10 of our favorite tracks to the table, we'll discuss why we chose them, and what makes them great. 

Tune in now to have your ears wowed in this second edition in our Video Game Music series!

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This week we're covering another issue of the What If? comic series from the 70s. We're at issue #2 titled "What if the Hulk had the Brain of Bruce Banner"!

These What If comics are quickly becoming some of our favorite comics to read for the elaborate storytelling and huge ideas they bring to the table.

Join us as we look into an alternate timeline where the Hulk keeps all of the intelligence of Bruce Banner, and find out the hug...

Welcome to a new year at Talking Back! New year means new theme, this year will be the year of Time Travel!

To help us kick things off we have friend of the show Tony joining to chat about one of his favorite movies, About Time. Join us as we discuss the film, the wonderful characters, how the film utilizes the concept of time travel, and all of the great moments that make this film so special.

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Today on a special Christmas Day episode we're digging into the Rambo franchise with the original movie First Blood!

First off there's a Christmas Tree in it so it's a festive movie. Second, it's about time we get into the Rambo franchise. Third, this movie rules!

Join us as we dig into this classic and share all of the greatness it has to offer, such as Rambo using a 2 man gun all by himself, some great forest cinematography, a ki...

This week we're reviewing Deadly Class Volume 12, the final instalment in the series!

It's bitter sweet to say goodbye to a series that has meant so much to us over the years we've been reviewing it. Deadly Class will go down as one of our favourite comic book series, and was incredible start to finish. 

Join us as we review the final instalment and learn the fates of the remaining characters. We were very eager to see how the crea...

This week we're covering a very fun 5-comic series called Star Wars Vader: Dark Visions!

We love our boy Vader and decided he needed more air time so we dug up a fascinating comic that tells 5 stories about the Dark Lord. The comic features some of the lesser known, in-between moments in the life of Vader. While they may not be the stories you know they sure as hell are the stories you need!

Join us as we walk through these wild ta...