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Groovin' Movies

Eddie French
Discussion of vintage horror, exploitation cinema, pre-Hays Code Hollywood and more by Eddie French, Emma Tidswell and Tom King.
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Episodes

Seasonal Update

Just a little update as to our goings on. www.groovinmovies.com www.ko-fi.com/groovinmovies

Dec 09, 20194 min

Anthologasm Ep4 - Suspense - Help Wanted

Hey Boppers. This week we offer up a delicious slice of Anthologasm with a 1949 episode of Suspense. A dream job that appears from no where has more to it than meets the eye. Can You Dig It? www.groovinmovies.com

Nov 18, 201948 min

Genregeddon Ep3 Iron Angel

Hey Boppers. This week Eddie and Emma have a look at a war film. We're in Korea in 1964's Iron Angel. Can You Dig It? www.groovinmovies.com

Nov 11, 20191 hr 10 min

GM Special: Nosferatu and the Gate Keepers of St. Margaret

Hey Boppers. Due to illness, Eddie is by himself this week but he has a story about a screening of Nosferatu he went to with Emma and something that happened during it. Hope you get something out of it as it relates to a lot of aspects of fandom and the realms of niche interests. Can You Dig It? www.groovinmovies.com

Nov 04, 201928 min

Codebreakers Ep3 Rain (Starring Joan Crawford)

Hey Boppers. It's episode 3 of Codebrerakers where Emma and Eddie have a good look at the Joan Crawford film Rain. Can a young woman find her own redemption? Let's hope so. Can you dig it?

Oct 28, 20191 hr 2 min

Anthologasm Ep3 The Veil - Vision Of Crime

Hey Boppers! Today we're joining Boris Karloff in a short lived 1950s Anthology series called The Veil. In this episode, murder, betrayal and a vision in a wash basin! Can you dig it? www.groovinmovies.com

Oct 21, 201940 min

GM: Classic Ep2 - Dolemite

Hey Boppers. We're back (with Tom, finally!) and we're serving up a big slice of Blaxsploitation in the form of Rudy Ray Moore's film Dolemite. We look over the toasts, the girls, the kung fu and all the fun to be had from this low-budget, passion project! This episode had some sound issues, we apologise for that and hope that it doesn't spoil anything! www.groovinmovies.com

Oct 14, 20191 hr 20 min

Genregeddon Ep2 My Mother, The Car

Hey Boppers! Eddie and Emma leap, headlong into another genre. This time it's a sitcom. From the 1960s we have My Mother, The Car. Yeah. It's about a man who's mum is a car. Seriously. This was a thing. Hope you dig it and find out more about how to support our shows at www.groovinmovies.com and www.ko-fi.com/groovinmovies

Oct 07, 201946 min

Codebreaker Ep2 White Zombie

Hey Boppers. Today we finally include Bela Lugosi in an episode. White Zombie, the first, feature length zombie film. Join Eddie and Emma as they go through this one. For more info on us go to our website !

Sep 30, 201951 min

Anthologasm Ep2 The Silence (The Twilight Zone)

Hey Boppers. Emma and Eddie are back to talk about the Twilight Zone for ever and ever and ever. They love it. This ep is a peach too. To find out how to support the podcast and find our social media the nip over to our website .

Sep 23, 201955 min

GM Classic Ep1 Dracula A.D. 1972

Hey Boppers. We're back with our classic format in Groovin' Movies Classic with a couple of the greatest, British horror stars Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing in the Hammer production Dracular A.D. 1972 It's great!

Sep 16, 201953 min

Bonus Ep 02: Revenge Of The Out Takes

Hey Boppers. Due to illness we're unable to bring you a new episode of Groovin' Movies. But we do have a selection of unaired chats about different things and us messing around and one of Eddie trying to comfort a dog. We'll be back next week as usual and look forward to it. Go to our Website for all the fun.

Sep 09, 201939 min

Genregeddon Ep1 Hell Town

Hey Boppers. We're back to kick off the last of our new series Genregeddon with a once hugely popular genre that is now considered niche, the Western! And who better to bring Westerns into our show than the Duke himself, John Wayne. That's why we've selected Hell Town. Website Support Us Here

Sep 02, 201951 minEp. 1

Code Breakers 001 Millie (1931)

Hey Boppers! Here's new series number 2, Code Breakers. In this series Emma and Eddie will chat all films pre Hays Code (a set of cinematic guidelines regarding content brought in in the early 1930s) starting with the excellent 1931 film Millie. Website Donate Here PizzaFlix

Aug 26, 201949 minEp. 1

Anthologasm 001 A Bride Possessed

Hey Boppers. Here's the first episode of Anthologasm, the new show where Emma and Eddie look at episodes from 1950s and 60s anthology series. Today's episode is the very first episode of One Step Beyond, A Bride Possessed. One Step Beyond was based on apparently true, supernatural stories. To watch the episode go to PizzaFlix and subscribe then you can enjoy our spoilery episode without issue! Groovin' Movies...

Aug 19, 201938 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Groovin' Movies Reboot Announcement!

Hey Boppers. We're currently on our break but we'll return very soon and then we'll be doing things a little differently. But that's all detailed within. Thanks for understanding us having a little time off! We love you. Can you dig it? www.groovinmovies.com www.ko-fi.com/groovinmovies [email protected]...

Aug 05, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 14

013 - 13 Ghosts Double Feature

Hey Boppers, This week Eddie and Emma go through both versions of 13 Ghosts (from 1960 and 2001) in honour of this, our 13th episode! Lots of fun in this one, to sooth the pain from the news that we're taking a couple of weeks off from our regular schedule so we can regroup and bring Tom back into the fold. www.groovinmovies.com www.ko-fi.com/groovinmovies Insta and Twitter = @groovinmovies...

Jul 29, 20191 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 13

012 - Nude On The Moon

Hey Boppers. It's us again. We've been going down the gym to get "Moon-Body Ready" (there's no such thing, you already look great and we fancy you) so we can join in the excellent, nudist camp fun of Nude On The Moon. This film has it all. Science, space, power ranger costumes, golden briefs and soft focus, naked torsos. Eddie and Emma chat about this film and have a lovely time. Join us on the social medias and have the fun with us! Instagram Ko-Fi Website...

Jul 22, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 12

011 - The Man Who Cheated Himself

Hey Boppers. Eddie and Emma are Tomless once more but they're joined by the Cullen brothers, Ed and Andy, in the 1950 noir, crime drama The Man Who Cheated Himself. Join us at www.groovinmovies.com www.ko-fi.com/groovinmovies @GroovinMovies on Twitter and Instagram Groovin' Movies Bopper's Clubhouse

Jul 15, 20191 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 11

010 - Time Travellers

Hey Boppers. Eddie and Emma are back (Tom is elsewhere but will return next week) to talk about something they thought was by Rod Serling. It sort of isn't. It's a TV movie from the mid-70s that is kind of fun and then there's a lot of affectionate Twilight Zone talk. Find our website here and support us here . Twitter Instagram...

Jul 08, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep 009 - The Lair Of The White Worm

Hey Boppers! Phew, we survived last week's episode and as a reward we get a good, nay, a great movie to watch now. The Lair Of The White Worm. Ken Russell's loose adaptation of Bram Stoker's story starring Peter Capaldi, Hugh Grant and Amanda Donohoe. So much sexy peril. Go to our website to support us . Twitter Instagram...

Jul 01, 20191 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 9

008 -Sorority Babes At The Slimeball Bowl-A-Rama

Hey Boppers... Well they can't all be winners, can they? We enter a world of trash in an unapologetic 80s attepmt at a romp. We weren't that impressed (so we're not accused of burying the lead, here). Still, we're here with you so join us anyway! Visit our website , and social media (@groovinmovies on twitter and insta and The Groovin' Movies Bopper's Clubhouse on Facebook) Support us here . We love you....

Jun 23, 20191 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 8

007 - The Valley Of Gwangi

Hey Boppers. Thanks for coming back to this, our lucky number seven. Today we pack our sunscreen, horse cleaner and a packed lunch and enter the Valley Of Gwangi. We're bringing you along too so enjoy that. Don't worry. Eddie Fench, Emma Tidswell and Tom King will protect you. www.groovinmovies.com and www.ko-fi.com/groovinmovies Follow us on Insta and Twitter @groovinmovies, join the Groovin Movies Bopper's Clubhouse on Facebook...

Jun 17, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 7

006 - Frankenstein (1931)

Hey Boppers! We're back with a stone cold classic. For any fan of cinema, especially horror, this is a must see. Let us explain it's appeal in all our garbled glory. If you don't like it we'll throw you in a lake (this is a great joke about something that happens in the movie. You'll laugh when you hear it). Big love to everyone,especially our guest podcast this week Murders, Mysteries and Mimosas . Website Twitter Instagram ko-fi.com/groovinmovies Can you dig it?...

Jun 10, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 6

005 - I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang

Hey Boppers. We're back with a stone cold, pre-Hays classic. 1932's I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang. Come and see a man at his highest height and his lowest ebb. A truly heartbreaking and enthralling film that loads of people would love, if they simply knew it existed. So here it is! Join Eddie, Emma and Tom as they love a thing. @groovinmovies www.groovinmovies.com Our partner podcast this week is Movie Bong. https://moviebong.podbean.com...

Jun 03, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 5

004 - The Warriors

Hey Boppers. Finally our heroes find out where Eddie nicked the phrase "Hey Boppers" from. (Spoilers, he nicked it from The Warriors). The violent tales for Coney Island's misunderstood sons are discussed by Eddie French, Emma Tidswell and Tom King. It's a great slice of movie so find your own copy and give it a watch. See if you agree with our take on this exploitation film that's all gussied up in mainstream drag! Also, please consider popping over to our friends at https://gamesmymomfoundpodc...

May 27, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 4

(Bonus 01) 4D We Would (Not) Like To See

Hey Boppers. Here's the first of our bonus episodes where we strayed from the topic in an episode but thought what we said was interesting or fun. So here's one about hyper-immersive cinema set ups. Can you dig it? [email protected] and insta and twitter @groovinmovies

May 23, 201913 minSeason 1Ep. 3

003 - Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

Hey Boppers. Russ Meyer is such a well known name in exploitation cinema, we decided to dig in to his, perhaps, most famous film. Fast cars, deadly women, crime, murder and Go Go dancing. Can you dig it? [email protected] and insta and twitter @groovinmovies

May 20, 201938 minSeason 1Ep. 3

002 - WAX Triple Feature

Hey Boppers. We've got you our first Triple Feature. 1933's Mystery Of The House Of Wax, House Of Wax from 1953 and 2005's House Of Wax. We compare, contrast and discuss these three films. The first time Vincent Price meets Paris Hilton? Perhaps. Can you dig it? [email protected] and insta and twitter @groovinmovies

May 13, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 2

001 - Pet Semetary 2019

Hey Boppers. Here is episode one. A post screening, car chat about the 2019 adaptation of Mr. King's fable about respecting Native land rights, Pet Semetary. Emma Tidswell, Eddie French and Tom King take it apart, then bury it in some magic soil and look at the resulting grotesque caricature that rises up before us. Can you dig it? [email protected] and insta and twitter @groovinmovies

May 06, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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