Effectively Speaking

Each episode of Effectively speaking takes a long look a single special effect sequence from movies or television, discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly, learn about how they were made, and gives a final rating to wrap up each discussion.

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Episodes

Effectively Speaking – Rawhead Rex

We’re back! Looking at Rawhead Rex in book and film form. The post Effectively Speaking – Rawhead Rex first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Feb 12, 2025•30 min

Effectively Speaking – Blood On Satan’s Claw

We’re returning to folk horror this time, and one of the benchmark trilogy films in that sub-genre, The Blood On Satan’s Claw. The post Effectively Speaking – Blood On Satan’s Claw first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Oct 30, 2024•42 min

Effectively Speaking – The 7 Faces of Dr Lao

Eric’s solo this time, looking at a film that had a big impact on him, back when he were a nipper. The post Effectively Speaking – The 7 Faces of Dr Lao first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Oct 16, 2024•21 min

Effectively Speaking – Fallout

A change from the usual this time, as i discuss with Mark McGee the background of the Fallout games, and what he thought of the TV version. PLEASE NOTE: We’ve... The post Effectively Speaking – Fallout first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Jun 05, 2024•50 min

Effectively Speaking – Space 1999 The Metamorph

We’re taking a quick look at season 2 of Space 1999 to look at the model work of the opener, the Metamorph. The post Effectively Speaking – Space 1999 The Metamorph first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Mar 13, 2024•30 min

Effectively Speaking – Battle Beyond The Stars’ Nell

It’s our second visit to the Battle Beyond The Stars, this time we look at the first appearance and flight of the VERY organic spaceship, Nell. The post Effectively Speaking – Battle Beyond The Stars’ Nell first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Feb 14, 2024•38 min

Effectively Speaking – Highlander

They say there can be only one, but there’s two of us discussing the original Highlanders physical and special effects. The post Effectively Speaking – Highlander first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Dec 06, 2023•1 hr

Effectively Speaking – Supplemental Boo Cook

In the second of our supplemental episodes, it’s the turn of comic book artist Boo Cook to choose his favourite ever special effects sequence. And what a corker it is! The post Effectively Speaking – Supplemental Boo Cook first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Oct 04, 2023•9 min

Effectively Speaking – First Men In The Moon

We take our first look at First Men In The Moon starting, appropriately enough, with the launch sequence. The post Effectively Speaking – First Men In The Moon first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Sep 06, 2023•38 min

Effectively Speaking Supplemental – Don Bies

In this short series of shorts, i’ve gone back to my old Blog days to convert to podcast conversations i had with creatives on what their favourite special effects sequence... The post Effectively Speaking Supplemental – Don Bies first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Aug 23, 2023•10 min

Effectively Speaking – The Crystal Skull Jungle

Dave and Eric bravely venture into the jungle of the Crystal Skull to discuss monkeys, ants and dodgy sword fights. The post Effectively Speaking – The Crystal Skull Jungle first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Aug 09, 2023•48 min

Effectively Speaking – It!

Eric’s solo this time, to have a brief look at a film not seen for a good forty years, the 1967 Golem film, It! The post Effectively Speaking – It! first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Jul 19, 2023•26 min

Effectively Speaking – Mr Creosote

It’s a Python double bill this time, as Matt and Eric look at the Aliens in “Life Of Brian” and possibly the most memorable character in “The Meaning Of Life”,... The post Effectively Speaking – Mr Creosote first appeared on NEOZAZ .

May 03, 20230

Effectively Speaking – Superman Returns

Eric is joined by Chris Irons to look at the first big effects sequence in a Superman film post-Christopher Reeve. The post Effectively Speaking – Superman Returns first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Mar 15, 20230

Effectively Speaking – Planet of the Spiders

Eric’s solo this time, to recount the behind the scenes on the effects of Doctor Who’s “Planet Of The Spiders”. The post Effectively Speaking – Planet of the Spiders first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Mar 08, 20230

Effectively Speaking – Little Shop of Horrors

This time, Eric is joined by Dave to look at the smallest version of Audrey 2 from the 1986 version of “Little Shop of Horrors”. The post Effectively Speaking – Little Shop of Horrors first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Jan 25, 20230

Effectively Speaking – The Abominable Dr Phibes

This time, Eric and Kelly talk about Dr Phibes. But did they have an abominable time doing so? The post Effectively Speaking – The Abominable Dr Phibes first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Dec 14, 20220

Effectively Speaking – The Mutations

Eric is solo this time, to look at the effects of a film he’s known about since the Seventies, but only recently had the chance to watch. The post Effectively Speaking – The Mutations first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Nov 30, 20220

Effectively Speaking – Lost In Space Cyclops

We’re looking at the Cyclops from “Lost In Space” this time, a creature that horrified one of us when young. But does it still now? The post Effectively Speaking – Lost In Space Cyclops first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Oct 12, 20220

Effectively Speaking – Lifeforce

This time, we’re finally turning our sights on the cult classic, Lifeforce. The post Effectively Speaking – Lifeforce first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Aug 24, 20220

Effectively Speaking – The Beta Cloud

Eric’s solo this time as he looks at the connections between Space:1999’s “The Beta Cloud” and Star Wars A New Hope. The post Effectively Speaking – The Beta Cloud first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Jul 27, 20220

Effectively Speaking – Buck Rogers – The Draconia

In this episode Eric and Mark look at the very first effects sequence of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century and especially focus on the flagship Draconia. The post Effectively Speaking – Buck Rogers – The Draconia first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Jun 19, 20220

Effectively Speaking – Captain Scarlet

It’s our first look at Captain Scarlet, by looking at the effects of the very first episode, “The Mysterons” The post Effectively Speaking – Captain Scarlet first appeared on NEOZAZ .

May 11, 20220

Effectively Speaking – L’Inferno

Eric’s solo this time to look at the third earliest film featured so far, and Italy’s very first feature. The post Effectively Speaking – L’Inferno first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Apr 06, 20220

Effectively Speaking – The Book of Boba Fett

We have another special here, as Eric and Wayde ponder – was the Book Of Boba Fett a “novel” idea. The post Effectively Speaking – The Book of Boba Fett first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Mar 02, 20220

Effectively Speaking – Steve Howarth Interview

This time, we have a special interview with film and television model and prop maker, Steve Howarth, on his work for the film “Moon.” The post Effectively Speaking – Steve Howarth Interview first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Feb 23, 20220

Effectively Speaking – The Monster That Challenged The World

Eric’s flying (or should that be swimming) solo this time to look at a film from the classic year for monster movies, 1957. But does he rate it a classic?... The post Effectively Speaking – The Monster That Challenged The World first appeared on NEOZAZ .

Feb 02, 20220

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