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Diminished Returns - The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs and Reboots

A comedy podcast about sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Expect dumb jokes and Scottish accents. Hosted by a comedian (Chris) and an former roadie, (Allen), the show is split between 'franchise' episodes (about a particular film or series of films) and 'non-franchise' episodes where we talk, sequel news, trailers and recommendations.
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Aug 7, 2019

In this episode we talk:

David Fincher

Sigourney Weaver

Ripley's sex life

Lance Henriksen

Chrles S Dutton

Charles Dance

Hicks and Newt

 

 

Jul 22, 2019

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

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DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Jul 9, 2019

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.org/wiki/Fantastic_Four_(2015_film)

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.

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Jun 26, 2019

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 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 friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show.

 

CONTACT LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

 

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Jun 14, 2019

It'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 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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

Find us at

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https://twitter.com/diminishingpod  (@diminishingpod)

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

 

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

May 27, 2019

Allen 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 Scotland
  • Ewoks
  • Chris has seen a bunch of films at the cinema
  • Trailer talk and more

 

Trailer Talk

-Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker

- X-Men: Dark Phoenix

-Maleficent 2: Mistress Of Evil

-It Chapter Two

 

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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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

 

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

May 13, 2019

We 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 of the films that influenced so much of what we see today.

In this episode:

-Michael Mann, style over substance? Hell no.

-Sure Hannibal gets all the press but lets talk about William Peterson and Jodie Foster as Will Graham and Clarice Starling

-Silence Of The Lambs, surprisingly socially sensitive for a big budget 90s serial killer flick

-a dream woman

-Dennis Farina

-Mindhunter

-party guests, ranked

-and we figure out the perfect first date

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Apr 29, 2019

We 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

Trailer Talk:

-Angry Birds 2

-Frozen 2

-Toy Story 4

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

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DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Apr 15, 2019

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 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.

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CONTACT LINKS

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DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Apr 1, 2019

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!

Mar 18, 2019

With 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 vs a Toddler

-Does Chris "Man Of A Thousand Voices" Scott attempt the Maine accent? Of course he does. 

Remind yourself of the films here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_Sematary_(1989_film)

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

COMING SOON ON DIMINISHING RETURNS: Death Wish (2019)

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Mar 4, 2019

We 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 very concept of the show

-Trailer Talk and more!

 

Trailer Talk

  • The Hustle
  • Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw
  • The Kid
  • The Highwaymen

 

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

 

COMING SOON ON DIMINISHING RETURNS: Death Wish (2018)

 

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

 

 

Feb 18, 2019

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 true story behind the Monopoly man

-Christian Grey is a terrible human being

-The real satirical subtext of this film.

-The foster system exposed!

-Chris launches himself as a R and B singer

-Role play

-Reminiscence about erotic thrillers

-And of course, butt stuff!

Remind yourself of the film here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_Freed_(film)

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

Find us at

https://www.facebook.com/DiminishingReturnsPod

https://twitter.com/diminishingpod  (@diminishingpod)

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Feb 4, 2019

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 universe. Chris has ideas.

-Recommendations, Trailer Talk and more!

Trailer Talk

Spider-Man: Far From Home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYYtuKyMtY8

John Wick 3: Parabellum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7XM597XO94

 

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

Find us at

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https://twitter.com/diminishingpod  (@diminishingpod)

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

COMING SOON ON DIMINISHING RETURNS: Fifty Shades Freed

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Jan 21, 2019

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)

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

Find us at

https://www.facebook.com/DiminishingReturnsPod

https://twitter.com/diminishingpod  (@diminishingpod)

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

 

MISCELLANEOUS

The two shows Chris is doing at the 2019 Glasgow Comedy Festival.

Improv Killed My Dog: Magnum PI

http://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/shows/2252

and

3 Men and a Tall Lady

http://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/shows/2500

 

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Jan 7, 2019

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 year (yes, there is stuff that doesn’t make the cut)

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

Find us at

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

 

COMING SOON ON DININISHING RETURNS: Assault on Precinct 13 (1976 and 2005)

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Dec 24, 2018

The 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 adorable friend turns up in the outro

 

Remind yourself of the films here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_(film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_2

 

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

Find us at

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https://twitter.com/diminishingpod  (@diminishingpod)

https://diminishingpod.wordpress.com/

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Dec 12, 2018

 

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 exposed
  • Chris reinvents the soul genre
  • A family friendly Trailer Talk (WARNING CONTENT IS NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY)
  • Chris has his lack of Lion King knowledge exposed
  • And an exciting new segment (and theme song) that Allen definitely enjoyed. Honest

TRAILER TALK

-Detective Pikachu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1roy4o4tqQM

-Secret Life Of Pets 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnP_lPFA_ag

-Dumbo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NiYVoqBt-8

 

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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: Paddington and Paddington 2.

 

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DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Nov 26, 2018

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 new villain, Christopher Walken’s Max Shreck

In this episode:

-How dark is this dark version of Batman?

-Batman 89 vs Batman 66

-The ghost of David Bowie

-Jack Nicholson laughing all the way to the bank

-The Joker knows a graphic designer

-A great Michelle Pfeiffer performance as Selena Kyle/ Catwoman.

-Danny Devito’s relatable performance as Penguin

-The Ghost of David Bowie pops by again

-And let me be clear, two uncannily pitch perfect Christopher Walken impersonations

Remind yourself of the films here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film)

and

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_Returns

 

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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 LINKS

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Nov 12, 2018

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 Question re: Twilight’s Vampires

-and of course our most popular section, Trailer Talk.

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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. 

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

 

COMING SOON ON DIMINISHING RETURNS: Batman (1989) and Batman Returns.

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

 

Oct 29, 2018

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 tactics
  • Confusing timelines
  • Confusing travel times
  • Negligent electrical companies
  • And perhaps the biggest question of all, can Chris bear to watch any more of this film series?  

 

Remind yourself of the films here

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_Part_VII:_The_New_Blood

and

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_Part_VIII:_Jason_Takes_Manhattan

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

Find us at

https://www.facebook.com/DiminishingReturnsPod

https://twitter.com/diminishingpod  (@diminishingpod)

https://diminishingpod.wordpress.com/

https://www.instagram.com/diminishingpod/

YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Oct 15, 2018

It’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 producer

-It’s Allen’s annual Halloween quiz

-The Suicide Squad sequel make a bold move

-and in an episode full of horrors, the man–flu!

 

TRAILER TALK

Pet Sematary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllcgXSIJkE

X-men: Dark Phoenix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWbMckU3AOQ

The Upside:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt1EEV-Szu4

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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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

Find us at

https://www.facebook.com/DiminishingReturnsPod

https://twitter.com/diminishingpod  (@diminishingpod)

https://diminishingpod.wordpress.com/

https://www.instagram.com/diminishingpod/

YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

 

COMING SOON ON DIMINISHING RETURNS:

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood

and Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

Oct 1, 2018

Allen 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 Frankenstein
  • We query the Scientific method of Dr. Pretorius
  • A new sponsor!
  • And we talk about jerking it. A lot.

Remind yourself of the films here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein_(1931_film)

and

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bride_of_Frankenstein

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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 LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

Find us at

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

COMING SOON ON DIMINISHING RETURNS: Friday the 13th parts 7 and 8

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

 

Sep 17, 2018

Allen 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 Bowie

-Predators in Predator

-One of our Chinese Film Stars is Missing!

-And The Diminishing Returns Hall Of Fame

 

TRAILER TALK

Glass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ghQs5AmNk 

Creed 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPNVNqn4T9I

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQeOzfm-lps

Nutcracker and The Four Realms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXfxLIuNJvw 

EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/

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.

I am Superman…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxQS6lfn0yU

CONTACT LINKS

Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com

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YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

 

COMING SOON ON DIMINISHING RETURNS: Frankenstein (1931) and Bride Of Frankenstein

Sep 3, 2018

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 and American Pie: the college years

-The shadowy Rebecca Romijn–Stamos

-Jean Reno: the man behind the man, or something

-Nielson? BARB? Meet the new rating system that blows them out the water.

Remind yourself of the films here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollerball_(1975_film)

and

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollerball_(2002_film)

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.

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/DiminishingReturnsPod

https://twitter.com/diminishingpod  (@diminishingpod)

https://diminishingpod.wordpress.com/

https://www.instagram.com/diminishingpod/

YouTube: Diminishing Returns (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkdqFm2OiLVwGhjVHEtaFw_)

COMING SOON ON DIMINISHING RETURNS: Frankenstein (1931) and Bride Of Frankenstein

DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.

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