Midnight Movie Cowboys

Hard 'N Heavy Vol. 1

Well folks, we are back from our Easter break, and laying upon you all the wonder of the video magazine. Remember those? Nope, not many of you would. Well in this episode, we cover (and we have been threatening it for a while now) Vol. 1 of the Hard Rockin' gem known as the Hard 'N Heavy video magazine.

In this issue, we break down every part of this video, the ridiculous interviews, the Nu 4 U section, what does Lemmy have  in his Trick or Treat bag? And who the f**k are The Party Ninjas?

As promised in the episode, here is the video to the awesome track 'Fatman' by Mammoth.

Anyway, we hope you enjoy this episode, we will cover Vol. 2 sometime down the line. In the meantime, remember, if it's lewd, crude and rude, it's HARD N HEAVY!!!!

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

John and Hunter talk the unawaited sequel Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, as well as the future of AC/DC...

Stephen Chow's CJ7

This week, while Stuart is off preying on broken-down tourists in the Outback, John and Hunter discuss Stephen Chow's under-appreciated masterpiece CJ7, Chow's other films from Hong Kong, and movies about toys and childhood in general. 

Be sure to like us on Facebook (join our group for discussion too), as well as subscribe and leave a review on iTunes!

Death Race 2000

Hey all, back with a new episode, and this time we delve into the world of fast cars, senseless violence and beautiful women. Of course, we are talking none other, than the 1975 cult classic DEATH RACE 2000.

Who couldn't resist a film, where David Carradine, resplendent in his auto-erotic fixation garb, is named Frankenstein, or Sylvester Stallone - who has the worst case of crooked mouth ever, in any of his films, fires a tommy gun into the throng of onlookers in the audience, or nudity of beautiful women, strictly for the sake of nudity or.... ok, you get the picture.

Anyway, it all makes for another fun filled episode, of course we drift off onto our usual tangents, but then, it truly wouldn't be an MMC episode if we didn't, right?

Finally, please excuse the dodgy audio, Stuart's recording and mic had some technical difficulties, the impact should be minimal, but hey, we are just giving you all a heads up.

Enjoy

See ya next week.

Stay Away from Captain Howdy

Stay Away, from Captain Howdy. Keep right away, not because he is scary or anything, it's because this film BLOWS. Yes, that's right folks, we venture into very rare territory this week - Horror, What with John absent for this one, Stu and Hunter, both fans of Dee Snider, decided to look at his 1998 effort - Strangeland.

What we discovered, was a clumsily written, and poorly made film, that looked solely into trying to turn the Captain Howdy character into a franchise, ala Freddy Kruger, Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees etc etc.

We also discuss Dee and his recently defunct podcast, plus of course Twisted Sister. Like we say, we are fans of Dee, but we call this film for what it is....remember, stay away, right away from Captain Howdy.

Enjoy

See ya next week

Capturing the Mexicans....with Soopermexican!!

After a very long absence from the show, we are finally joined again, by the legendary Soopermexican, to talk CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS, the very uplifting, family documentary... if your family is as messed up as this one that is.

We talk at length, some very heavy issues in this one, such as the heinous act of child abuse (of which is the central theme to the documentary). We also discuss some other things that leave us dumbfounded, such as Black History Month, Donald Trump, what is wrong with The Netherlands, and Soopermexican threatens to leave America if the Democrats get in.

It all makes for another fun filled episode, we hope the humour can counteract the depressive nature of the topic at hand.

Enjoy

See ya next week.

P.S - A big thanks to Soopermexican for the artwork, go follow him on twitter HERE

John Woo's The Killer

It's Valentine's Day on the day of this episodes release, and what says love and romance better than John Woo's THE KILLER. On this weeks episode, we look at this heavily lauded action thriller, that set John Woo apart from other filmmakers out there.

We also riff on politics, Dee Snider, the Superbowl and also Rob Zombie. Oh, and we are joined on this one by the Armenian madman Garo Nigoghossian too.

Not Safe For Work, blah blah blah.

Enjoy.

Dawn of the Dead Format

Betamax, VHS, DiscoVision, Laserdisc, VCD, what do all these formats have in common? They're all dead, and with the death knell for DVD already ushered in, is there one for blu ray on the horizon?

On this episode, we discuss the death of these formats, along with, is there still a place, and what sort of life span is left for DVD and Blu Ray?

We were meant to have covered RIO BRAVO on this episode, we explain why that never transpired. Fear not, we will cover it in the very near future.

Enjoy

See ya next week.

The Yakuza

Konnichiwa. This week here on the MMC we head to the streets of Japan and discuss the 1974 flick THE YAKUZA. How does it fare up after 40 plus years? Well, listen on and find out. There is also the usual non topic banter you expect from us. Thoughts on the Oscar boycott, plus Stu and John give Hunter some important tips on just what sort of women he should be looking for in the dating scene, plus some other stuff we bushido on about.

It all makes for another way that the MMC get your week started (or winding it up, depend on how you view the calendar week).

See ya next week

Enjoy

Do You Even Riff, Bro?

This week's episode is and impromptu recording John and Hunter did after a guest didn't show up. The topic is just random riffing, from the death of Lemmy to other random asides. Listen in and enjoy!

Creed with Paul Bishop

Well, here we are, back for the first episode of 2016. As promised during our episode with Paul Bishop from last year, we said we would discuss the latest instalment in the Rocky series - Creed. Anyway, we were due to break tradition, and cover a current blockbuster, so here it is.

Thanks to Paul for returning back with us on this one, it was a lot of fun.

Please excuse the whirring noise during the first couple of minutes of the episode, it was hotter than hell itself when Stuart was recording, and the sound you hear is the sound of his fan blasting at full pelt. It disappears real quick though.

Also, listen out for an announcement regarding our donation episode we still have available (for now anyway)

See ya next week

Enjoy

ANNOUNCEMENT: Secret Show Details

Hey everybody, well here are the details on how to purchase a donation of $2.50 U.S (or more if you are so inclined) and receive the BONUS episode we recorded - The Return of Garo!!

Please listen in for more details, or if you are reading this right now, and think to yourself, hmmm, another uncut, uncensored MMC show with Garo that runs 2 and a 1/2 hours? Think I will donate right now. 

Then what you need to do is, click that paypal donate, pop in the denomination of $2.50 (or more if you are so kind) IN U.S DOLLARS PLEASE!! Once we receive the donation, you will receive a download link to your email, go ahead and download, and enjoy.

This episode absolutely WILL NOT appear on itunes or the website, stitcher, where ever you may find us, you can only buy it from the website, via the paypal donation link over there --------------->

Thanks a bunch

See you guys and gals in 2016

Hollywood: Tales From The Dark Side

Hooray for Hollywood....NOT. This week we look at the seedier side of Hollywood. The scandals they wish you didn't know about. 

This is our final episode for 2015 for the itunes feed, website, stitcher etc - However, there will be one more episode out next week which will be via donation only. Details at the end of this show, and via a special announcement due out in a few days.

See you all next year.

Thanks for the Mammaries: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to violence! The word, and the act... and the podcast. That's right gang, this week, it's all about Russ Meyer, and his seminal film from 1965 - FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL!

We discuss Meyer's masterpiece, while also discussing how his films were lean in length (and not an overblown mess like modern films are today) and also the beauties that are, the 3 female leads in this film.

And as usual, we trail off into other areas of discussion. It will probably upset the socialists, but meh, f**k em.

Enjoy

See ya next week

Super Inframan!

This week, after a brief hiatus, we return to the Shaw-lin Temple to visit a beloved character from the banner of our show, the legendary Shaw Brothers super-hero super-movie Super Inframan! 

Hunter asks the questions while John responds by relating his love for the movie as he runs down the history of the film, the actors involved, and how the character found an audience in the United States after being quickly forgotten in Hong Kong. 

Shadowman

Who knows, what evil lurks... oh wait, wrong Shadow. Ok, this week, we continue our (unplanned) run of foreign films. This time we journey over to France, and look at Nuits Rouge from 1974, also known as SHADOWMAN.

We adopt some really poor French, oh, and we also discuss this oddball little film. Sit back, enjoy some Bourdeaux or a Claret, a Fromage platter, and an appetizer of frogs legs, 

See you all next week.

Qui sait, ce que le mal rôde ... oh, attendez, mauvais Ombre. Ok, cette semaine, nous poursuivons notre (imprévue) série de films étrangers. Ce voyage dans le temps que nous à la France, et de regarder Nuits Rouge de 1974, également connu comme Shadowman.

Nous adoptons certains vraiment mauvais français, oh, et nous discutons également de ce petit film excentrique. Asseyez-vous, profiter de certains Bourdeaux ou un Claret, un plateau de fromage, et un apéritif de cuisses de grenouilles,

Rendez-vous la semaine prochaine.

Nosfera-Two

This week, after over 5 years, we finally delve into a silent film, and oh what a film it is. The seminal horror film NOSFERATU.

We talk the original 1922 classic, and also Werner Herzog's 1979 remake.

So pop on your plastic fangs, and listen on.

See you all next week.

One Step Beyond! Boris Karloff's Thriller!

We're delving into old school anthology horror this week, looking at two specific episodes of One Step Beyond and Boris Karloff's Thriller. We also go on tangents about other horror movies, Tango & Cash, an obscure Robert E. Howard adaptation, and film criticism. The episodes we cover on the show are available on YouTube for you to watch below. Enjoy!

Chicken and Duck Talk

This week we have decided to finally look at, in depth, the 1988 comedy classic, from the multi talented Hui Brothers 'Chicken and Duck Talk'.

A wonderful little comedy, that unfortunately nobody knows outside of Asia. So Stu and John decided that it was time, that you Westerners opened your eyes, and your minds a bit, to the comic styling of the Hui Brothers, and in particular, this little gem of a film.

So listen on, and prepare to get hungry.

See ya all next week.

Mr. Arrowshelf !!

So, we decided this week, to each review a film of our choice, that the other 2 hosts on the show haven't seen before. Some interesting picks were chosen, some laughter to be had, and just who, or what is Mr. Arrowshelf?

It all adds up to another fun filled MMC episode, we dare you to last more than 28 minutes muhahahaha

Enjoy

See ya next week.

Buy Hunter's choice 'Pit Stop' - HERE

Buy John's choice 'The Last Samurai'.... well nowhere (good one John)

Buy Stuart's choice 'Up the Academy' HERE or if you are rich, get it HERE

News of the World: Worst Episode Ever!!!

Hey kids, you like up to the minute movie news right? Don't you love podcasts that date themselves, the moment they reference the news for that week?..... neither do we. HOWEVER, we decided to break protocol, and try our hand at it (with tongue planted somewhat in cheek), the results are, well, another movie news week podcast, hence the subheading - WORST EPISODE EVER.

Fear not, this is definitely not a new path we will be taking, we are back to our normal format (do we even have a format?) next week. This is just us highlighting, how booorrrrrriiinnnggg those Hollywood news podcast episodes can be Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

see ya next week

To read the article John goes in depth about on this episode, find part 1 of it HERE

Bish's Beat: A Conversation with author Paul Bishop

Welcome folks to another episode of the MMC. This week, we were very fortunate to be joined by legendary LAPD Detective turned author - Paul Bishop.

It's information overload on this one, as Paul is kind enough to share some of his stories, of his time in the LAPD, along with his thoughts on the O.J Simpson case, and the subsequent trial. He also regales us with his first hand account, of his time on the frontline during the L.A riots of 1992.

But that's not all, as we said, he is also an author, and a prolific one at that. He discusses his books with us (and his upcoming new one LIE CATCHERS) 

BUT, that's still not all, we also discuss the differences of portrayals of Police Officers in Hollywood, on the big and small screen, compared to that of real life.

It all makes for a fascinating listen, we cannot thank Paul enough for joining us, and look forward to having him back again, with us, in the near future.

Enjoy.

You can find Paul, and his works in the links below.

Go visit his website and buy his books HERE

You can also buy his FIGHT CARD Book series HERE

Follow Paul on Twitter HERE

Find Paul's page on Facebook HERE

And finally, buy Paul's books on Amazon HERE

The MMC Goes to the Drive-In

Tickets please !!! Got anybody in the trunk? Yes? Go on get outta here. Hey all, this week, we trek into drive-in territory, and look at a couple of AIP flicks from the 50's - INVASION OF THE SAUCERMEN plus HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER.

We talk about the benefit, sometimes, of a shorter leaner film, compared to a bloated modern day Hollywood feature. We also discuss the crude special effects of Hollywood back in the 50's, and, the films at hand of course.

So ease the seat back, stock up at the concession stand, and enjoy.

See you all next week.

NOTE: The sound on this episode is replicated to sound like it was broadcast out of a drive-in car speaker, there is nothing wrong with your sound system. We will return to normal sound next week.

Straight Outta Melbourne

Oi,  Shine up your Doc Martens, pop on your braces and and listen in to Der Fools as we discuss the little known Australian Nazi skinhead flick ROMPER STOMPER.

Stuart clues you all in on Melbourne in the early 90's, and how this film was made in the area he worked in at the time. 

Also discussed is the real life parallels drawn between this film, and the Cronulla Riots in Sydney in 2005. There is an excellent expose on those riots mentioned in the show, you can watch that right here.

Listen on, and enjoy, oh also - NAZI PUNKS FUCK OFF

See you all next week.

Lost Soul: Richard Stanley's Doomed Journey.

This week's episode, we look at the documentary Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau.

And doomed it was, we look at this insanely troubled shoot, the systematic firing of writer & director Richard Stanley, and the infamy this film finally attained, due to it's chaotic production.

Come join us, and listen as we discuss the documentary, on a film that could have been great.... but sadly, wasn't.

See you all next week

An Honest Liar

Very few individuals are deserving of the label 'genius', James 'The amazing' Randi, is one though who is very deserved of that tag. 

World famous Magician, Escape Artist, Debunker of Psychics , James Randi is all of these things... and more. On this week's episode Stuart and John look at the documentary on the life and times of James Randi  'An Honest Liar'.

We want you to see this amazing documentary, you can see it on Netflix. Or go rent or buy it from the following places

Blu-Ray on Amazon

DVD on Amazon

Rent or Buy on Amazon Instant

See you all next week.

Old School Heroes: The Shadow

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of the Midnight Movie Cowboys? THE SHADOW KNOWS! On this episode, John and Hunter continue the MMC tradition of exploring the forgotten heroes of yesteryear in cinema (in previous episodes we've discussed The Phantom and Doc Savage), and this time we're talking about The Shadow, that mysterious figure who can cloud the minds of men! 

The movie this episode focuses on specifically is the 1994 Russell Mulcahy film, starring our ol' buddy Alec Baldwin. Listen in to find out what we think.

Let us know what you think of this week's episode, you can e-mail us (midnightmoviecowboys@gmail.com) or visit us on Facebook and join in the discussion on our message board. See you there!

Rock Month: Ted Nugent

YOU KNOW WHAT WE GOT HERE BABY??? IT'S A GOD DAMN FREE FOR ALL!!!! It's also, the final week of Rock Month here at the MMC. Yeah we know that June has past, and we are into the first few days of July, but this episode needed to be done right. 

Why you ask? Well, because this week, we talk MMC favourite, and rock god, Ted Nugent.

This episode, we cover his collaborations with on again / off again band member Derek St. Holmes. They are all here, Ted Nugent, Free For All, Cat Scratch Fever, Double Live Gonzo and more.

Light up your BBQ's, send your 17 year old Hawaiian girlfriend outta the room, and hold onto your machine guns, this is Ted Nugent, MMC style.

'merica - Fuck Yeah !!!!

Rock Month: The Dictators

It's week three of Rock Month, and this episode finds John and Hunter discussing one of the greatest New Yawk punk bands, The Dictators, who don't get nearly the amount of love they deserve. John talks about his experiences seeing the band live, and Hunter relates the time their bassist tried to steal his girlfriend. Listen in, and send feedback to midnightmoviecowboys@gmail.com!

Rock Month: The Cult

Right folks, week 2 of Rock Month. It's Hunter's pick this week, and he has picked a doozy, British Rockers THE CULT.

We cover their entire studio discography, tell you what albums are essential, and which ones to avoid. Anyway, grab yourself some fish and chips, and a few of those horrible warm British lagers, and delve into the career of The Cult with us.

Enjoy

See ya next week

NB: The last half an hour or so of this episode, Stu's mic suddenly becomes double-tracked. It is certainly noticeable, but won't detract from the conversation at hand. The problem has been singled out and will not happen again.