Travis Bickle, a lonely Vietnam War veteran working as a NYC taxi driver, descends into violent vigilantism as his mental state deteriorates and his disgust with urban decay intensifies. Martin Scorsese's legendary 1976 character study features an iconic performance by Robert De Niro that continues to influence cinema decades later.• Read More
Matthew Medney joins us to discuss GUNGNIR, his fresh publishing company blending punk rock spirit with Norse mythology to create bold, innovative sci-fi and fantasy narratives.• Journey from music industry production management to publishing• Creating a community-based publisher where readers discover new voices and follow favorite authors• Every Gungnir book Read More
From 36,000 feet in the air to the depths of future dystopian worlds, Nicholas Keating-Casbarro shares the incredible journey of creating his sci-fi franchise, Vitalerium – Descent into the Void. We explore how a career in the medical field led to writing a sci-fi series about humanity's complex future 700 Read More
We go behind the music of Naruto: The Symphonic Experience with Heidi Joosten. This North American tour brings the iconic anime to life with a full orchestra performing to scenes from the first 220 episodes projected on a cinema screen.• The show combines a live orchestra with favorite fight scenes Read More
The hosts from the Super Bracket Bros Cinematic Universe return to discuss April's most interesting pop culture stories and compete in a lively Kahoot game. They explore scientific breakthroughs, gaming controversies, and exciting new entertainment projects with humor and insight.• Return of the dire wolf after 10,000 years through gene Read More
Vintage and Bridget discuss their experiences with napping and delve into episodes of the magical girl anime, Minky Momo. The episode covers the history and impact of Minky Momo, including its unique storyline where the protagonist encounters real conflict and even a dramatic run-in with the infamous 'Truck Kun'. They Read More
We deep dive into Slay the Spire, the roguelike deck-building game that surprised us with its addictive gameplay and endless replayability. This recommendation from our patron Stefan takes us far outside our comfort zone, yet proves to be one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences we've had.• Exploring how Slay Read More
Vintage and Bridget discuss the film 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' with Phil & Eric of The Wait For It Podcast, exploring its themes of youth, choice, and consequence. They share their first impressions, delve into character dynamics, and critique the film's ending. The conversation also compares the film Read More
Mamoru Hosoda's "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" follows 17-year-old Makoto Konno who discovers she can literally leap backward through time, using her newfound ability to reshape her experiences and relationships with mixed results.• Exploring Hosoda's distinct animation style that differs from Ghibli films while maintaining beautiful visuals• Examining the Read More
Vintage and Bridget chat with special guest Jesse, an anime enthusiast and local community builder. They discuss Sailor Moon, Beyblade, karaoke, breakdancing, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. Jesse shares his journey with anime, his love for various fandoms, and some entertaining stories. The episode wraps up with a fun trivia Read More
The guys review Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, a 2012 web series-turned-movie that follows military cadets who must team up with Master Chief when their academy is attacked by the Covenant.• A tale of two halves, with the first portion focusing on cadet training that feels slow and uninspired• The Read More
Step into the electric atmosphere of Collective Con during these live interviews with the talents behind some of your favorite characters across film, television, anime, and video games. A huge thank you to the event organizers of Collective Con and the extraordinarily talented Jack Drain, who allowed us the opportunity Read More
Vintage and Bridget recap their recent anime movie night featuring the live action 'Cutie Honey' film. They discuss meeting new friends and favorite moments from the event. The episode includes a detailed breakdown of the movie's plot, its campy action sequences, and character evaluations. The hosts also touch on the Read More
Special guests Bridget Rulz and Vintage Macaroni from Retro AV Rewind join us for a lively discussion about the most interesting pop culture moments of March.• Common Side Effects on HBO Max gets renewed for season 2 - a dark animated series about a mushroom that can cure anything• The Read More
In this episode of Retro AV Rewind, hosts Bridget Rulz and Vintage Macaroni delve into their experiences at recent pop culture conventions and their collaborative efforts with the Wait For It podcast. They share insights from their time at Collective Con and Jax Pop Con, highlighting the joy of connecting Read More
The world of voice acting often seems glamorous from the outside, but behind every character is a person with their own path, struggles, and triumphs. Professional voice actor Josh Portillo shares his journey from childhood influences to navigating the voice acting industry, balancing grief with career demands, and finding community Read More
Vintage Macaroni and Bridget Rulz are joined by guest Drippin' Quinness to explore the magical girl anime and manga series Shugo Chara. The conversation delves into Quinn's personal journey with comics and K-pop, the themes of identity and community in Shugo Chara, and what makes the series stand out in Read More
We dive into The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe, a meta-commentary game that challenges what a video game can be while providing a compelling experience about choice, predestination, and the relationship between player and creator.• Plays like an interactive choose-your-own-adventure book with countless branching paths and endings• Features a narrator who Read More
In this episode of Retro AV Rewind, Vintage and Bridget welcome Lady Amelthea, a streamer, content creator, and charity advocate, to discuss her all-time favorite movie, 'The Last Unicorn.' The conversation explores the film's themes, animation style, and the unique influence it had on Lady Amelthea's life. The episode wraps Read More
We dive into the Chinese animated phenomenon Ne Zha on this episode, exploring how this little-known film and its sequel became the highest-grossing animated movies of all time while most Western audiences have never heard of them. Whether you're an animation enthusiast or simply curious about international cinema that's breaking Read More
