Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy

By: Michael Lee Richardson
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  • 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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  • Nightbreed (1990) with James Dewar (The Great British Bake Off)

    Nightbreed (1990) with James Dewar (The Great British Bake Off)
    Sep 19 2024

    James Dewar, star of The Great British Bake Off, joins us to discuss the director's cut of Clive Barker's misunderstood monster melange, Nightbreed.


    Stop-motion animation, queer allegory, big demon statues, David Cronenberg in a gimp mask and furry jump scares await.


    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. Do we stan Sheryl Ann? Listen and find out!


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


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Princess Bride (1987) with Not My Fantasy

    The Princess Bride (1987) with Not My Fantasy
    Sep 12 2024

    We're back for Season 2 with some special guests! Cullen and Hannah from Not My Fantasy podcast join us to discuss this much beloved movie.


    Mixtapes for Fred Savage, the Blorpo alien empire, storytelling as an act of love, Nicole-Bertha the Ancient Booer, and watching a lime-green Shrek VHS cassette on a TV that has an ass await.


    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. Does anybody want a peanut? 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 21 mins
  • Lucky Bag

    Lucky Bag
    Jul 18 2024

    It's our end-of-season celebration! Join us as we look back, answer listener questions and rip open a Lucky Bag of 80s and 90s fantasy mini-topics including Starla and the Jewel Riders, The Pirates of Dark Water, Through the Dragon's Eye, Heroes of Might and Magic 3, Final Fantasy 7 and Highland Mysteryworld


    Plus, we remember Faerie Tale Theatre legend Shelley Duvall, pick our theme song Top of the Pops, and crown Miss Fantasy!


    Thank you for listening - we hope you'll join us soon for the next season of the podcast along with some special guests.


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


    https://linktr.ee/onceuponavhs


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    1 hr and 4 mins

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