ObscureFilm Presents: The 1970s

Episode 3 - Hannie Caulder (1971)

Fri, 22 May 2020 21:44:04 +0000

Join Sammy and Freddie as we explore cinema of the 1970s, taking a previously unplanned trip with Hannie Caulder.

In this episode, spoilers abound from the start.

We cover: poncho-based fashion; Christopher Lee’s beach house; Robert Culp lookalikes; Jedi voiceovers; mysterious strangers; spoilers for both Red Dead Redemption games; spoilers for Pale Rider (1985); YouTube suites; the ethics of CGI recreations of dead celebrities; uncool deaths; conspiracies and much more.

Play along at home next time you watch a 1970s film with our bingo cards, and take a shot every time you hear the words ‘like’ or ‘weird’.

Episode 2 - Husbands (1970)

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Join Sammy and Freddie as we explore cinema of the 1970s, continuing our journey with the fun boy three in John Cassavetes’ Husbands.

In this episode, spoilers appear from midway.

We cover: epiphanies; gods of filmmaking; people watching in restaurants; folk clubs; kink and consent; the Sexual Revolution; being sober at parties; three dimensional women; the joy of films shot on location; talk show etiquette; dead presidents and much more.

Play along at home next time you watch a 1970s film with our bingo cards, and take a shot every time you hear the word ‘particularly’.

Episode 1 - Brewster McCloud (1970)

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Join Sammy and Freddie as we explore cinema of the 1970s, beginning our journey with Robert Altman’s weird and wonderful Brewster McCloud.

In this episode, spoilers abound from the start.

We cover: bird people; odd theories for an odd plot; censorship; bird poop logistics; invisible magic; dead theme parks; disappointing Nickelodeon movies, the post-Corona industry; mistaken identity and much more.

Play along at home next time you watch an Altman film with our bingo card!