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Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsLift MusicWe're back with another bonus episode and another guest host. Chris is still out so Dan Stevenson is here to talk aboiut Rock & Roll in movies and his new album There is Beauty in Everything. Find Dan on Instagram @Lift_Music And follow our show on Twitter @DiminishedPod2021-06-0931 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsGone in Sixty Seconds (1974 & 2000)Strap yourself in for the ride of your life! Chris is still out with illness so we have, comedian and co-host of the Musical Taste Society Podcast, Joseph Goss sitting in to discuss Gone in Sixty Seconds. We marvel at the low budget chaos of the original and see if Cage can bring his usual flair to the remake. Find us on Twitter: Diminished Returns: @DiminishedPod The Musical Taste Society: @MusicalTasteSoc2021-05-1141 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsEpisode 103 Fanfare for the Common PodcastChris and Allen belatedly kick off 2021 trying to create a cinema experience at home. In this episode we talk -Nostalgia ain't what it used to be -Cinema concessions -In cinema no-nos -Production company idents We are an independent podcast, so please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts and recommend the show to your friends. Find us @DiminishedPod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Contact email DiminishedPod@gmail.com2021-03-0144 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsWonder Woman (2017)Wonder Woman 84 is out so we look at Gal Gadot’s first solo outing as the heroic Amazonian. The DC Extended Universe has been, let’s say …a mixed bag but where does Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman film stand in the DCEU rankings? In this episode we talk -Is Chris Pine the best Chris? -Gal Gadot and our Chris’s privilege -The kinky origin of Wonder Woman -The lack of male gaze in this film -Scottish characters in movies -Plot sleight of hand -and...2020-12-2447 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsCrimbo RecommendoChristmas and Christmas adjacent film recommendations. No one cares about your Die Hard is or isn’t a Christmas film chat. We recommend and have a wee spoiler avoiding chat about the following films -Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale -Three Days Of The Condor -Trapped In Paradise -L.A. Confidential -The French Connection -Enemy Of The State -The Apartment. -Christmas Evil / You Better Watch Out -Gremlins We’ll be back in approx a week to cele...2020-12-1422 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsThe HundoWow. 100 episodes of filthy jokes and dumb nonsense. A damning indictment of both the hosts and you, our dear listener. For our 100th episode -Special guests (including the ORIGINAL Evil Paddington) -We look back on the best and worst films we’ve seen. -And we discuss the good and bad of Sean Connery. Thanks to everyone for listening. We are an independent podcast, so please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts and recommend the show to your friends. Find us @DiminishedPod on Tw...2020-11-2937 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsQueen Of The Damned (Anne Rice films part 2)How do you follow up a star-studded hit like Interview With The Vampire? Well you wait until the film rights are about to expire and rush out a film that is, how do we put this? Not good. Queen Of The Damned is that film. In this episode. -Bad vampire accents - Chris tries to explain the 'plot' of this film. - Nu-Metal takes a slagging - Aaliyah has little to do - The Vampire Lestat comes up with an orginal band name. ...2020-11-1648 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsInterview With The Vampire (Anne Rice films part 1)Our Halloween special is the first of two episodes on Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles adaptations, we talk 1994's star laden, Interview With The Vampire. In this episode -A triangle of 90s hotties: Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Antonio Banderas -Lil' Kirsten Dunst -What makes a good vampire? -Was Christian Slater even listening? -and we take Sting to task. Even though he has nothing to do with this film. Remind yourself of the film here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interview_with_the_Vampire...2020-10-3151 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsWill Diminished Returns Save Cinema?This is one of our non-franchise episodes, where instead of talking about a particular film or series of films, we talk sequel news, trailers and whatever the hell we want. In this episode: -James Bond delays -Mortal Kombat -David Duchovny's music career -and Chris vents about Yesterday Trailer Talk -Rebecca -The Craft: Legacy -The Witches -Halloween Kills We are an independent podcast, so please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts and recommend the show t...2020-10-1937 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots96.5 Bonus: Cruel Intentions Soundtrack (and other 90s soundtracks)A short 'deleted scene' from our last episode on Cruel Intentions. Join us as we talk about that film's soundtrack and the popularity of 90s film soundtrack albums. We are an independent podcast, so please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts and recommend the show to your friends. Find us @DiminishedPod on Twitter, Facebook and Insta. Contact email DiminishedPod@gmail.com 2020-10-1206 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsCruel IntentionsThe 90s saw a teen adaptation gold rush. Amongst these, Cruel Intentions, a modern update of the novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses, (famously adapted as the John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer and Glenn Close starring Dangerous Liasons) has attained cult status. How does it hold up? In this episode: -Sarah Michelle Geller suggests what? -Ryan Phillipe's Diary Of Dirty Kid -Reece Witherspoon's good girl and Selma Blair's hilarious girl -A deep dive into the career of writer director Roger Kumble -And a deep dive into the wiki pages of...wel...2020-10-0544 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsOn Moustaches And Ding-DongsWe are back with a slight change of name but all your favourite segments: News, Trailer Talk and Recommendations. In this episode -Action stars' make up regimes -DC fandome -We are the Pro Gunn lobby. James Gunn, that is -and of course, a respectful mention of the sad passing of Chadwick Boseman before we go on to talk our usual filth. Trailer Talk - F9: Fast and Furious 9 -The Suicide Squad -The Batman -Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway ...2020-09-2130 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots94.5 Announcement. The show formerly known as Diminishing ReturnsWe are going to change the name of this show, slightly. You shouldn't need to do anything different if you are subscribed. So make sure you are subscribed! If it all goes to plan, we'll have new episode out for you on Monday 21 Sept 2020 as Diminished Returns.2020-09-1902 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsHollow ManThe recent Leigh Whannell/Elisabeth Moss Invisible Man film was excellent, but how does the previous attempt to update the Invisible Man story hold up? We catch up with our old pals, Kevin Bacon, Elisabeth Shue and Paul Veroeven for the turn of the century blockbuster Hollow Man In this episode2020-08-3137 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsSalad DaysIn this non-franchise episode we talk -Snyder cut of Justice League -Joss Whedon -Theme tunes -Chris wants your money -Nostalgia jokes arent what they ...etc etc plus Trailer Talk: -Wonder Woman 1984 -Ghostbusters: Afterlife -Bill and Ted Face The Music We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show. CONTACT...2020-07-1929 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsAlien: ResurrectionWinona! Wheedon! Pearlman! And this is the Alien film people don't talk about...the reasons why? Well we go into it here. Before he made Amelie but after Delicatessen and City Of Lost Children, Jean-Pierre Jeunet was brought in to direct from a Joss Whedon script. All they had to do was relaunch the Alien franchise and the character of Ripley herself after the seemingly definitive events of Alien 3. In this episode: -Family Friendly Alien spin-offs -Serenity/Firefly dry runs -How not to kill clones -And, of c...2020-06-1535 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsAnything Happen While We Were Away ?We're back, baby! All it took for us to start recording again was a global pandemic. Swings and roundabouts, eh? In this episode: -Why the long hiatus? -Can we find any sequel news to talk about? -Recommendations -Arnie appreciation -James Bond -Star Wars -and more! We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link...2020-05-0432 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsWizard Of Oz and Return To OzWizard Of Oz is a technicolour classic of the 30s. The 80s sequel? It's...different In this episode -Urban myths -Kansas vs Toto vs Pink Floyd -The dark underbelly of Wizard Of Oz -The dark everything of Return To Oz -and safety lessons for Wicked Witches Remind yourself of the fims here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_Oz We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe...2019-12-0947 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsScorsese, Stupid, Love.A non-franchise episode where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like In this episode -Panic! At The Disco are still a thing -John Wick and Bill and Ted -We get a chance to talk Norm Macdonald and Dirty Work -Allen's Rock and Roll tales -Allen starts a war with a Youtuber -and yes we talk about this dumb Scorsese and Marvel "beef" Trailer Talk: -Doolitle -The G...2019-11-1832 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsHalloween H20: 20 Years LaterAllen and Chris talk Jamie Lee Curtis returning to the Halloween franchise. No, not the succesful recent time that happened, the other time. In this episode -Michael Myers travelling cross country -Mask issues -Laurie Strode's life Vs Chris' life -LL Cool J's working pattern -and more! Remind yourself of the film here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_H20:_20_Years_Later We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that...2019-10-2839 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsThree's Company, Two's A PodcastIt's the obligatory Halloween special, spooky trailers, quizzes and...thresomes? In this epidode -talkin' Tusk -Big Chris, big quiz extravaganza -Wrong Turn is not the film Chris thinks it is -Black Flag and Fleetwood Mac -Jurrasic Park short film -Tobe Hooper -and Thomas Middleditch Trailer Talk: -3 From Hell -The Addams Family -Zombieland 2: Double Tap We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you g...2019-10-0745 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsRevolution Now! Ft Indie-Rock SeinfeldAllen and Chris are finally back in the 'studio' (Allen's basement) In this episode -90s Nostalgia -Face/Off -Home Alone -Indie Rock Jerry Seinfeld Trailer Talk: -Jay and Silent Bob Reboot -Bad Boys 3: Bad Boys For Life -Top Gun: Maverick -Supersize Me 2: Holy Chicken! CONTACT LINKS Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com Find us at https://www.facebook.com/DiminishingReturnsPod https://twitter.com/diminishingpod (@diminishingpod) https://d...2019-09-2333 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsSlight ReturnThe scheduling Gods have been against us, with real life hampering our attempts to talk nonsense, but we've squeezed out a little nugget to keep you going. -Spider-Man, Sony and Marvel -Veronica Mars -and Gerard Butler's voice! We'll be back with regular episodes soon 2019-09-0208 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsAlien 3In this episode we talk: David Fincher Sigourney Weaver Ripley's sex life Lance Henriksen Chrles S Dutton Charles Dance Hicks and Newt 2019-08-0742 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsTalking Trailers, Clowns.We talk the following trailers, -Joker -Terminator Dark Fate -Dr Sleep So clowns, robots and The Shining. A heady mix. You are welcome. We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show. COMING SOON ON DIMINISHING RETURNS: Alien3 CONTACT LINKS Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com Find us at2019-07-2216 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots82. Fantastic Four (2015)Allen and Chris look at the (quite rightly) unloved 2015 Josh Trank Fantastic Four film. In this episode: -Guest introduction by host of Drawn Out Podcast Terry Anderson -Roger Corman's shady 1994 Fantastic Four film -Tim Story's Chris Evans starring Fantastic Four films -Stan Lee's ...complicated legacy -Lil' Reed Richards -The dumb contorversy over Michael B Jordan's casting -Diplomacy with with Doctor Doom -Having sexual relations with donkeys. Remind yourself of the film here: https://en.wikipedia.o...2019-07-1054 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsWorking The ShaftIn between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like In this episode we ask, are audiences suffering from franchise fatigue? And in our favourite segment, Trailer Talk, we talk the following Trailers: -Rambo -Angel Has Fallen -Shaft We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have...2019-06-2628 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsBarb WireIt's a remake, kind of. Allen and Chris go back to the cinematic masterpiece and quasi-remake of Casablanca that is the Pamela Anderson vehicle, Barb Wire! In this episode -Casablanca and Barb Wire -Baywatch -Xander Berkley and Udo Kier -Blind guy acting masterclass -What this film taught us -Barb Wire, strangely prescient -That sex tape -We pitch a Pam Anderson remake that could work! -and boobs, lots of jokes about boobs. We are an independent...2019-06-1443 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsCitation NeededAllen and Chris talk trailers, 90s TV and Ewoks In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like In this episode Cliffhanger? I hardly knew her The crowd says Rambo, Selecter! Charlie’s Angels, again! The Scooby Doo Extended Universe Hellraiser? I hardly, oh we’ve done that already haven’t we? Our new segment, Papa’s Got A Brand New Mailbag A taste of Scotl...2019-05-2733 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots78, Manhunter / Silence Of The LambsWe love Cox...and Hopkins Allen and Chris break out the chianti to talk the first two film incarnations of everyones favourite cannibal, Hannibal Lector (or Lecktor, if you prefer). Michael Mann's Manhunter, starring Brian Cox was a flop on release but it's reputation has grown to a bonafide cult classic. While Jonathan Demme's Silence Of The Lambs was a smash hit, with Anthony Hopkins taking over the role of Hannibal and launching the character into the pop culture zeitgeist. In an entertainment landscape filled with serial killers and cop procedurals we look at two o...2019-05-1353 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots77. Trailers, Illuminati, etcWe reveal our ties to a secret society, and talk trailers and recommendations. In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like Allen and Chris recorded this a while ago but we age like wine, not bread. In this episode: -Brexit predictions -Those crazy Hollywood liberals -Our Illuminati past -and some stuff about films 2019-04-2921 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots76. Death Wish (2018)They remade Death Wish. We watched it. Do we now want to seek revenge? Eli Roth directing late period Bruce Willis in a remake of 70s exploitation classic Death Wish. What could go wrong? In this episode -The state of US school 'soccer' -corny kiss-off lines -Elizabeth Shue is offered a glamorous life -Law and order! Vigianties! Revenge! -Lazy doctors, unhealthy policemen and more! Remind yourself of the fllm here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Wish_(2018_film) We ar...2019-04-1539 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots75. Would You Hang With A Princess?Allen is going on holiday and Chris is busy dominating showbusiness, so we recorded a short episode to keep you, the rabid fans sated with talk…about trailers. In this episode - beast talk - Men In Black International - Hellboy - Aladdin - Princesses? Schmincesses!2019-04-0123 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots74. Pet Sematary (1989) and Pet Sematary TwoWith an upcoming remake of Pet Sematary due for release this year, Allen and Chris take a look at the original adaptation of Stephen King's novel and its crazy sequel. Chris had never seen them before, will he see these films differently than King loving, horror super-fan Allen? In this episode. -We rank the parents in these films -Fred Gwynne: amazing actor, terrible neighbour -Natasha Yar and her dopey doctor husband -Clancy Brown: always a good time! -Book vs Film, Allen vs Chris, Grown Ups v...2019-03-1858 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots73. Diminishing Returns Presents: Allen and ChrisWe talk 2019 Oscar winners and new trailers In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like In this episode -Olivia Colman Oscar speech -Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody controversy and Rami Malek’s speech -Green Book controversy -Spike Lee -Spin-off podcasts -A (pleasantly) surprising amount of David Niven chat -Allen forgets the ve...2019-03-0440 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots72. Fifty Shades Freed.We get sexy in our post Valentine’s look at the third Fifty Shades film. Last year on episode we looked at the first two films in the Fifty Shades franchise, we were not fans. But the 2nd one was better than the first, so can the third film keep this trend going? Will it pull this Franchise up into the realm of the watchable? Listen to two middle –aged straight dudes (the collective noun for which is 'Podcasters') talk about a film that was not made for their demographic. In this episode -The...2019-02-1854 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots71. "For The Fans"Allen and Chris do another episode, for the fans. In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like In this episode -The Witches -Mads talks Hannibal -The Sopranos -The Big Lebowski’s The Dude is returning? What could possibly go wrong? -SATC shared universe -Ghostbusters is returning, again, but set in the original un...2019-02-0434 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots70. Assault On Precinct 13 (1976 and 2005)Allen and Chris talk, John Carpenter's low budget cult classic and it's 2005 Ethan Hawke / Laurence Fishburne remake. In this Episode -John Carpenter master of tension -John Carpenter, upending the unwritten rules of drama -John Carpenter, playing dem synths -Cool names -Ethan Hawke, modern man -From Sopranos to this? -Hey, it's Brian Dennehy! Reminds yourself of the films here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assault_on_Precinct_13_(1976_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assault_on_Precinct_13_(2005_film) 2019-01-2148 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots69: Special Features #2: Best Films of 2018 and Blooper Reel.It's episode 69 (am I right?) so we look at our favourite films of 2018 and show you outtakes which mostly consist of Chris swearing. In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like In this episode, Allen and Chris countdown their top ten films of 2018. And in the spirit of DVD special features we let you hear our blooper reel/outtakes/deleted scenes from the past...2019-01-0745 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots68. Paddington and Paddington 2The two Paddington films won over critics and audiences, Paddington 2 even made Allen's top ten of 2017. But what did childless miserabilist Chris think of two of the best reviewed films of the couple of years? Grab a marmalade sandwich and lets talk bears. In this episode -Fish Pumper! -Dock workers -The recasting of the voice of Paddington -Hugh Grant, Nicole Kidman and the excellent actors in these films -Allen's adorable 8 year old son Elliot helps us out with our intro -and a less a...2018-12-2442 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots67. Chris Pratt Is Attached. Allen and Chris talk trailers and solve a true crime mystery In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode The Saint (Simon Templar) is coming! Maybe Guillermo Del Toro goes back to the well Big Trouble In Little China Can the Candyman reboot excite us? A defence of Fantasy Island Chris has his lack of Lion King knowledge ex...2018-12-1231 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots66. Batman and Batman Returns.Michael Keaton's stint as Batman, as good as we remembered? Tim Burton’s Batman was a cultural juggernaut in 1989, riding a wave of hype and an iconic performance from Jack Nicholson to box office success. The unlikely casting of Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman worked and this ‘darker’ version of Batman can be seen as the forebearer of so many of the comic book adaptations that now rule the box office. With Batman Returns, Burton drove his vision for the dark knight further, tripling the villains to include Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman, Danny Devito’s penguin and the ne...2018-11-2657 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots65. Season Of The What?Thoughts on Halloween (2018), sequel news, Twilight lore and of course, Trailer Talk In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode: -Did David Gordon Green’s Halloween live up to our expectations? -Avatar sequel titles released: What do they mean? -George A Romero’s legacy -US remakes of Korean smashes. -An important Ques...2018-11-1238 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots64. Friday the 13th 7 and 8 (The New Blood and Jason Takes Manhattan)More like Jason BORE-hees, am I right fellas? We return to Camp Crystal lake for the third time to round out the ‘Paramount era’ of Friday the 13th fims with 7th and 8th films in franchise. 7: The New Blood, has Jason Vorhees take on a psychic. While 8: Jason Takes Manhattan, finally sees the horror icon leave Crystal Lake for the big city. Jason Vs 'Carrie'! Jason Vs NY gangs! With killer concepts like that, these films can’t lose! Can they? In this episode Jason gets used to the water Bad psychic battle...2018-10-2946 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots63. Halloween, etcIt’s October so like every other podcast, here’s a loosely Halloween themed episode In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode… -Brad Pitt’s World War Z sequel moves forward….but what will they call it? -101 Dalmations ‘ Cruella DeVille never stood a chance -Hellboy sizzle reel -Halloween 2018 (the film) has an honest pr...2018-10-1542 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots62. Frankenstein and Bride Of FrankensteinAllen and Chris bring to life a monster of a podcast James Whale’s two horror staples cemented Universal as the home of monster films, made Boris Karloff a superstar and gave us some of the most eduring images in horror. The two oldest films we’ve looked at so far but what films. In this episode Keeping that running time low When are these film’s set? Groovy intros Undead chicks How sane are you? Colin Clive’s raspy voice Elsa Lanchester’s iconic ‘Bride’ The queer subtext of Frankenstein The other film going on in Fr...2018-10-0151 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots61. I Am Superman And I Can’t Do AnythingAllen and Chris ask, is Cavill giving up the cape? And what would the ghost of David Bowie sound like? In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode -Rumours abound that Henry Cavill is no longer Superman -The DCEU -The Marc Maron/Diminishing Returns mash-up no one wanted -The Ghost Of David Bowie2018-09-1744 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots60. Rollerball (1975 and 2002)Allen and Chris strap on the studded gloves….. 1975’s Rollerball, directed by Norman Jewison and starring James Caan as the fictional sport’s superstar player Jonathan E, delivered not only action but a thoughtful examination of individuality and freedom. Cut to 2002 and John McTiernan, director of Die Hard and Predator, two of the greatest action flicks ever, helms the remake. Surely this will, at the very least, deliver on visceral thrills….right? In this episode -the dumbest criticism of old movies -James Caan: a manly man -LL Cool J a...2018-09-0350 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots59. King Of The PodcastsWe are Godzilla …and other podcasts are Japan In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode -Enter The Dragon remake -Angelina Jolie drops out of a terrible sounding film -Robocop sequel and new terminology -James Gunn and Guardians of the Galaxy -Rowan Atkinson and Boris Johnson - And a gr...2018-08-2034 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots58. Journey to the Center of the Earth and Journey 2 The Mysterious Island2008's Journey To The Centre Of The Earth was a forgettable family film loosely based on the Jules Verne book. It's sequel ups the star wattage with The Rock and Michael Caine while only Josh Hutcherson returns from the first film. Was this enough to turn the Journey films into a must see franchise? In this episode -Brendan Fraser Vs Dwayne The Rock Johnson -Michael Caine in a hurry -Which Sex AND the City characters would Allen and Chris be? -Luiz Guzman's man crush -Allen knows Ohio2018-08-1044 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots57.5 Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordOoops! We had a scheduling issue, so episode 58 will have to wait a few days. So here is a very short minisode where we apologise, advertise and at the end you can hear Chris sing an annoying jingle. Our next episode proper Epsiode 58. Journey to the Centre Of The Earth/Journey 2 The Mysterious Island will be released ASAP and then we will return to our regular schedule, subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. 2018-08-0600 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots57. Coming AttractionsAllen tells Chris what films they are watching for the rest of the year. If you want to watch along with Allen and Chris this episode we talk about the rest of our schedule for 2018. Pray for Chris. There’s also a quick chat about those losers trying to remake Star Wars: The Last Jedi Our proposed Schedule -Aug 6th Journey To The Center of The Earth (2008) and Journey 2 The Mysterious Island -Sept 3rd Rollerball (1975 and 2002) -Oct 1st Frankenstein (1931) and Bride Of Frankenstein -Oct...2018-07-2323 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots56. Mission Impossible 2 (M:I 2)As we await the release of Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Allen and Chris watch the John Woo directed first sequel. Your mission if you choose to accept it, is to listen to us talk about the first sequel in the Mission: Impossible franchise. With the 6th film in the series, Mission: Impossible -Fallout about to be released, Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt is a fixture on the blockbuster scene but in the year 2000 young Chris was more excited about a new John Woo film. 18 years later, how does it hold up? In this episode 2018-07-0941 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots55. Doing WHAT For Peace?It's our second anniversary, there's songs galore, trailers, news and a new peace process. In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. As we hit the terrible twos we look back on how the films in our Trailer Talk segments have fared while bringing you new trailers, news and recommendations. In this episode -How is Val Kilmer doing? ...2018-06-2544 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots54. Jurassic WorldAllen and Chris put on stilettos and talk dinosaurs Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park was a blockbuster classic, heralding in the age of CGI. But could Colin Trevorrow’s sequel/reboot of the franchise create the same magic? In this episode -High heels -A mistreated assistant -What kind of palaeontology? -Hey it's podcast royalty Lauren Lapkus! -Hollywood hates successful businesswomen -Badly designed attractions -Hey it’s Vincent D’Onofrio! -And a horrifying glimpse into Chris’s childhood Remind your...2018-06-1149 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots53. Infinity What, Why and When?Allen and Chris talk the 18 pre Infinity War MCU films, sequel news, trailers and more In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. Allen and Chris have seen all the Marvel Cinematic Universe films including the recent Avengers: Infinity War but after receiving a voice memo from a confused listener, we realised some people may need a primer for the 18 films leading up to...2018-05-2855 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots52. Rogue One – A Star Wars StoryAllen and Chris go Mads for the first of the new Star Wars spin-offs With the upcoming release of Solo – A Star Wars Story about the adventures of Young Han Solo, we thought we’d look at the first of the new Star Wars “Anthology” Spin-offs – Rogue One. In this Episode -Mads Mikkelsen -Robot Sidekicks -Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso -Diego Luna as Cassian Andor -Darth Vader going force crazy -Mads Mikkelsen -Star Wars Names -digitally resurrecting Peter Cushing -dig...2018-05-1451 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots51. White Picket FencesIn between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode - James Cameron and Terminator - Mask and acronyms - Stephen King adaptations - what if we were a successful American podcast ? - and puns, lots of puns Trailer talk Venom https://youtu.be/u9Mv98Gr5pY 2018-04-3040 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots50. Alien and AliensFor our 50th episode we have two of the all time greats….talking about two of the all time greats. Life begins at 50 baby, or does it begin when the facehugger lays the chestburster inside your body? We talk about friend of the show, Ridley Scott’s masterpiece Alien and James Cameron’s masterpiece Aliens. That’s a lot of masterpieces. In this episode: -A tribute to HR Giger -How Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is bit more switched on than her schlubby workmates -Android programming -The blasé way Aliens...2018-04-1653 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots49: Swimming In Pod-cash.Allen and Chris count their cash and talk trailers. In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In the spare minutes between counting their cash and buying yachts, Allen and Chris make time to talk about sequels and stuff. In this episode: Back to the Backdraft Barry Sonnenfeld Football knowledge for dummies Sexy Dumbledore and his sexuality Stripper superheroes and the great career choice that...2018-04-0246 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots48. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Tomb Raider: Cradle Of LifeWith the release of a new Tomb Raider film, Allen and Chris look back at Angelina Jolie’s pair….of films. This month sees the release of a Tomb Raider reboot with Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft so it’s a perfect time to look back at the Angelina Jolie starring duo of films, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Tomb Raider: Cradle Of Life. It would, of course, be all too easy for this episode to devolve into a bunch of jokes about boobs. So we totally do that. In this episode: Will we eve...2018-03-1958 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots47. The Karate Kids Are Alright.Allen and Chris battle through the snow to talk sequel news, trailers and recommendations. Allen and Chris battle through the snow to talk sequel news, trailers and recommendations. In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode: Karate kid sequel, Cobra Kai Allen starts talking about Dungeons and Dragons (again) The Die Hard franchise r...2018-03-0541 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots46. Fifty Shades of Grey and Fifty Shades DarkerTwo middle-aged dudes talk 50 Shades and it’s sequel. Allen and Chris get sexy in this post Valentine's special by watching the smash-hit film adaptations of EL James’ 2 err...smash-hit books. It started off as Twilight fan fiction before being reshaped into the non-supernatural tale of a virgin and a kinky billionaire. As the third film, Fifty Shades Freed, is released- the Fifty Shades series is undoubtedly a cultural juggernaut, but are they good films? No, obviously. But we watched the first two instalments anyway. In this episode: Flu remedies Ana...2018-02-191h 06Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots45. Out With The Old, In With The KeanuAllen and Chris return to talk new beefs, plot twists and trailers. In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In episode 45….. Let’s Crank again with Neveldine/Taylor An Excellent sequel possible for Bill and Ted West Side Story Aaron Sorkin? A-WRONG Sorkin, more like Star Wars: The Last Jedi controversy And Allen reco...2018-02-0537 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots44. Lethal Weapon 1 and 2In our 'franchise' episodes we look at a particular film series.... In episode 44 Allen and Chris look at another mismatched duo who delight audiences, Riggs and Murtaugh! In this episode- Always bet on black, Shane Black. Mel Gibson in the 80s = movie star Who really is the kill crazy cop in this film? Glover, Gibson and Donner, a good hang Theme tunes. Diplomatic immunity (The man of 1000 voices enjoys this one). Patsy Kensit, a critique. And much, much more!2018-01-221h 01
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots43. Special Features #1In the spirit of DVD special features here’s a collection of deleted scenes, bloopers and err….a lot of Chris swearing. Yeah that’s right we actually edit stuff out of the pod! Anyway, here’s some bloopers, asides, tangents and general stuff we enjoyed that we couldn’t fit into their particular episodes. Normal service will resume next episode. EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ CONTACT LINKS Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com Find us at https://www.facebook.com/Dimini...2018-01-0821 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots42. 2017 Xmas Special/End Of Year Review.Allen and Chris get festive with our seasonal special.... It’s Christmas time -we hope you had a happy holiday, however you spent it. In this episode we discuss -Our top 10 films of the year -Our disappointing sequels of the year -And our Xmas film favourites! Thanks to everyone that’s joined us over the last year. We have some exciting episodes planned for 2018, including a Shane Black classic, some kinky romance and for our 50th episode we are going to treat ourselves….so don’t forget to subscribe wherever...2017-12-2624 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots41. Star Wars: The Force Awakens.With The Last Jedi being released today, Allen and Chris look at JJ Abrams’ soft reboot of the biggest franchise in Sci-Fi We’d lived through the prequels, old hope had died, but Disney had bought Lucasfilm and that meant a new trilogy of sequels, starting with JJ Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and it had Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca and Luke Skywalker back. Could it live up to expectations? Was this just an exercise in fan service? And why does Harrison Ford look so engaged in this film? In this episode we discus...2017-12-1453 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots40.5 All ApologiesNot our Star Wars: The Force Awakens episode, which due to some production delays will be out later this week. Apologies. Chris hastily recorded this mini-ep on his phone, in his bed, hungover. So it doesn't have the ususal wall-of-sound production values that you've come to expect. But you can now imagine him in his bed. So that should more than make up for it. Anyway The Force Awakens is our next episode (episode 41). Make sure you have subscribed so you get it as soon as it drops. EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www...2017-12-1001 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsBuff GothAllen and Chris give thanks and talk trailers In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode: We go ga-ga for Goggins Crow reboot casting The surprise box office hit we all forgot about Where do we draw the line for comebacks? Trailer Talk Brad Bird films, adorable? Or worrying?2017-11-2738 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsPredator and Predator 2To celebrate it’s 30th anniversary Allen and Chris take a break from pushing pencils to talk Predator and it’s sequel, Predator 2... Arnold Schwarzenegger classic Predator was released 30 years ago. Despite lukewarm reviews it’s now regarded as an action/sci-fi classic. It’s 1990 Danny Glover starring sequel, less so. But how do they both hold up? In this episode... Rippling biceps Political futures Arnie’s body Jesse The Body Ventura and was it acceptable in the 80s? Bill Duke Shane Black (of course...2017-11-1352 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsFictional CreepyThis Halloween, we find out the real podcast episode...was inside you all along In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. It's almost Halloween so Chris and Allen get spooky. In this episode: -Why we aren’t going to discuss the thing everyone is discussing so in a way we do end up discussing it -Halloween -Maniac Co...2017-10-3047 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsFriday the 13th Part 4, 5 & 6It’s October, which means 2 things, Halloween is almost upon us and Allen and Chris will be returning to Crystal Lake to watch more Friday the 13th movies. Last year, we watched the first three instalments, so it was inevitable that this year we would look at the next three - the incorrectly titled The Final Chapter, A New Beginning which set up the beginning of a whole new plot thread…which was totally ignored by Jason Lives. Join us as we discuss: Analogous nudity Crispin Glover’s live appearances The Crystal...2017-10-161h 16
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsThe Losers ClubAllen and Chris talk about IT, terrible people in the world of film and terrible trailers. In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or err…franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode we talk Hellboy and Hollywood Racism The new adaptation of Stephen Kings IT Some terrible people Gerard Butler’s face Chris and Allen get romantic and accid...2017-10-0248 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsGhostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters 2 (1989)Chris and Allen put down their copy of Tobin’s Spirit Guide to relive their youth Do, Ray, Egon…….Allen and Chris talk the original Ghostbusters film and its sequel, Ghostbusters 2, a film that did not have a great response at the time but in the dumb furore over the 2016 reboot seemed to be reclassified as a classic. How does it stand up and can two dudes that saw Ghostbusters when they were kids ever be able to look at the first film with any critical distance? We discuss: Ghost trains Bill M...2017-09-181h 09
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsPod And A HalfAllen and Chris look into the depths of their dark hearts. And at trailers and stuff. In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode we talk Jet setting Daniel Craig returning as Bond Death Enjoying violence in movies Valerian and The City Of A Thousand Planets Some stuff we...2017-09-0439 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsRobocop (1987) Vs Robocop (2014)Since it’s 30 years since the iconic, brilliant Robocop was released, we ask, what made it so good? And why did the 2014 remake miss the mark? In this episode: We hail Paul Verhoeven, the king of SciFi Joel Kinnaman makes his return to Diminishing Returns (as does Ronny Cox) HR procedures in OCP Going to work with a smile with Clarence Boddicker and gang The late, great Miguel Ferrer Peter Weller and the other great pop culture Weller And another almost certainly uncannily ac...2017-08-211h 08
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsThe New Power GenerationAllen and Chris talk Comic-Con news and discover they are the new power in Hollywood. Kiss the ring! In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode we talk Doctor Doom Inhumans The Flash Ridley Watch Predator Which one of the hosts was an adorable looking child Recommendations that aren't...2017-08-0744 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots31: The Mummy (1999) Vs The Mummy (2017) Or Brendan Fraser Vs Tom CruiseAllen and Chris get on the rag…the Mummy’s rags that is! Universal recently released The Mummy starring Tom Cruise, hoping to kick of their Dark Universe shared universe….how does it stand up next to the last big budget Mummy reboot, Stephen Sommers’ wildly successful 1999 film starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and John Hannah? We talk, Cool voiceovers The Egyptian Devil Geopolitics Tobe Hooper’s Lifeforce! I’ve heard of a Dr Jekyll..but a Mr Hyde? Russell Crowe and his plummy accen...2017-07-241h 04Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots30: Back In BackAllen and Chris are back, baby. Join us as we say the word ‘back’ a lot In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode: Ridley Scott (I know) Annabelle 2 Hellboy reboot Karen Gillan costume controversy Wonder Woman woman only screenings Baby Driver and Edgar Wright (yeah we know it isn’t a sequ...2017-07-1142 minDiminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and RebootsFinal Destination 1-5To celebrate a year of podcasts Allen and Chris look at the latter's favourite ever franchise There are broadly two ways a Diminishing Returns 'Franchise' Episode pans out: Either we watch something so ill conceived and badly executed it brings out anger, incredulity and off topic rants. Or we watch something we genuinely enjoy and we talk excitedly about why we love it. This is definitely the second type of episode. Seriously, Chris loves these films. We talk, Death Tony Todd X-Files connections2017-06-261h 10
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots28. Midnight EngagementsAllen and Chris face up to almost a year together. In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode we talk, What did we get right and what did we get wrong in our previous years’ Trailer Talks? Chris unveils a new detective duo. Allen becomes a serious challenger to the man of a thousand voices A...2017-06-121h 01Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots27. Suicide Squad.Terrible people are brought together to work as a team… but enough about the hosts of this podcast. With the upcoming release of Wonder Woman we look at an earlier DC Extended Universe film, Suicide Squad. DC had just released the dour Batman V Superman: Yawn Of Justice, which was heavily criticised for it's dark tone, while it’s great rival Marvel had success with Guardians Of The Galaxy, a super quippy ensemble film featuring reluctant heroes. Reluctant, third-tier, not famous heroes…. What was DC to do with their own not famous reluctant hero e...2017-05-291h 21Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots26. Alien: Covenant (spoiler free review)It feels like we’ve been talking about it almost every episode - so we've rushed out a quick spoiler free review of Alien: Covenant. Allen hasn't seen it so Chris takes you through his thoughts on Ridley Scott's Prometheus sequel/Alien prequel. Can all those on Ridley Watch stand down? Find out on this very special episode of Diminishing Returns. Episode posters at https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ CONTACT LINKS Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com Find us at https://ww...2017-05-2500 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots25. But Is James McAvoy Happy?Allen and Chris discuss David Bowie’s most famous part and being a good Hollywood neighbour. In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode we talk No Leia! Sex robots David Bowie Chris says Aladdin Sane when he means Hunky Dory Jurassic Park Am insanely terrible Transformers clip (link below) ...2017-05-1554 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots24. Escape From New York / Escape From LAWe know you may be sick of hearing about Trump’s first 100 days in office so take your mind off current affairs as we discuss the ‘Escape From….’ series , set in a dystopian future where authoritarian demagogue presidents wall off undesirables. *Allen and Chris look to camera* In this episode we discuss: Kurt Russell’s hair The aristocracy Great casting Wonderfully named characters we never see John Carpenter’s great films Was Escape From LA ahead of it’s time? And Snake Plissken’s view on trans...2017-05-0156 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots23. Death and TwinsAllen and Chris stare down the Grim Reaper…..to talk sequels and stuff. In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode: Allen debuts another impersonation Eddie Murphy news So. Much. Transformers. Our new economics spin-off Carrie Fisher and Star Wars Mystery Science Theatre 3000 Where Man Of Steel really went wr...2017-04-1755 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots22. Mad Max: Fury Road (plus The Road Warrior and Beyond Thunderdome)In this episode, Allen and Chris have a ball as they discuss Mad Max, The Road Warrior, Beyond Thunderdome and of course Fury Road. We talk: Mel Gibson's lucky casting Great character names, or greatest character names? Max Rockatansky: an old fashioned western hero in future times The behind the scenes tragedy that affected Beyond Thunderdome Why association football would never take hold in Bartertown George Miller is old. But awesome. Charlize Theron's robot mitt Tom Hardy's interesting choices and yet an other example of men's rights idiots not enjoying cool stuff Remind yourself of the films here (but you rea...2017-04-031h 25Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots21: Mid-Afternoon Of The CreepsMirror, mirror, on the wall, which podcast host is the creepiest of them all? In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode we discuss: Director hokey cokey There can be only one…. good choice for the Highlander reboot Star Wars news Indiana Jones gets another sequel, can we love again after the Crystal Skulls debacle?...2017-03-201h 00
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots20. X-Men Origins: WolverineEpisode 20. X-Men Origins: Wolverine. With the recent release of Logan, Allen and Chris look at the first Wolverine spin-off. Snikt! Snikt! Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the X-Men series was a star making, break out performance so it was only a matter of time before he got his own spin-off solo film. Which is how we got X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a film so bad it made Allen and Chris drop to their knees and scream to the heavens. In this episode: How to waste Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool Allen...2017-03-061h 13
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots19. With Apologies To Julian CopeAllen and Chris choose life (or perhaps a mid-life crisis) where we recommend some actual good films, talk Super Bowl trailers and Oscar nominations. In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this bonus episode: Lets Equalise again! WWE and Norway! Jings! Rings has affected other things! It’s the time of the (award) season! Ba...2017-02-201h 07
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots18: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and FabulousAllen and Chris glide through this episode (it's all in the buttocks) as we discuss Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous. Why not have a fun drinking game this episode and take a drink every time we use the words 'likeable' or 'charming' when talking about America's sweetheart, Sandra Bullock? In this episode: Gay stereotypes! Bad ADR! Treat Williams' special treat! Dolly Parton’s body double! Wasting the talents of Nick Offerman and William Shatner! Michael Caine vs Deidrich Bader! How Stephen To...2017-02-061h 01
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots17: Everybody Loves BoobsEpisode 17: Everybody Loves Boobs. Join Allen and Chris as we run in slo-mo on the beach. In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this bonus episode we discuss: JJ Abrams giving up remakes Is Tim Burton a great director? Ridley Scott’s campaign to annoy Allen and Chris The importance of the CHIPS brand...2017-01-2354 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots16: Footloose (1984) and Footloose (2011).16: Footloose (1984) and Footloose (2011). Let’s hear it for the boys as Allen and Chris get their dancing shoes on and look at the much loved 1984 film Footloose and the 2011 remake. We talk about the original hit filled soundtrack, the real life story of the town that banned dancing, why it’s a bad idea to play Russian roulette with blanks, Kevin Bacon going back to school, stage kids VS Chris Penn. We praise the daddy John Lithgow while Allen hates Miles Teller and Chris is going through some stuff…. anyway, I thought this was a party...2017-01-091h 13
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots15: The Right Kind Of Terrible - A Diminishing Returns StoryIn which Allen and Chris talk Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, trailers and old people. In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. **so we do inevitably talk about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story but we keep it light on details so as not to spoil it. If you’d rather skip those sections altogether: 19:15-26:16 we talk very vaguely abo...2016-12-261h 03
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots14: A Good Day To Die Hard (…and the rest of the Die Hard franchise)We decided to talk about the 5th Die Hard film, which with hindsight was a mistake….so we talk about anything else, -the first 4 films, -the plethora of ‘Die Hard on a…’ films that followed in the first film’s wake -Allen’s glamorous celeb encounter -how John McClane went from everyman to superhero -the many actors offered the role before Bruce Willis Yet, inevitably (after about 30 odd minutes into this hour long podcast), we get round to talking about A Good Day To Die Hard: it’s unclear plot...2016-12-121h 00
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots13: Keanu Adventures In Hi-FiWe love Wick, John Wick that is. In between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this bonus episode Allen and Chris choose life as we discuss: The new Rambo! Edge Of Tomorrow sequel! Neil Marshall! Charlie Sheen! Our Love Of Keanu Reeves! 2016-11-281h 02
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots12: PrometheusIn this episode Allen and Chris run in a straight line from a crashing space ship, but in this case the crashing space ship is the don’t-call-it-a-prequel-to-Alien-even-though-it’s-a-prequel-to-Alien film Prometheus. Finally after years of sequels and spin-offs that didn’t quite cut the mustard (with the obvious exception of the James Cameron masterpiece, Aliens) Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created with 1979’s Alien. With a big budget and a great filmmaker at the helm it’s everything Allen and Chris would have wished for…. so why are they so disappointed? We talk Space jockey...2016-11-1459 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots11: Send In The Clowns - A Halloween Bonus EpisodeIn between 'proper' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or franchise) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this spooky Halloween themed bonus episode a grumpy Chris and excited Allen discuss: Practical effects vs CGI! Hocus Pocus! John Carpenter fights a Zombie! Clowns! Horror Taglines! Trailer Talk! And the...2016-10-3148 min
Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots10: Friday The 13th Parts 1, 2 and 3Allen and Chris take a break from the city and head to the idyllic surroundings of Crystal Lake…hey what was that noise? On this episode we tackle the first three parts of the Friday the 13th film series, one of the most iconic franchises in horror. Allen is unsurprisingly a super-fan while Chris had not seen any of the films until the week before they recorded this episode. We talk the evolution of slasher movies, 3D gimmicks, final girls, and how long until Jason Voorhees becomes the J...2016-10-171h 07