Rewind Classic Movies

This week on Rewind Classic Movies, GB and AJ head into the enchanted forest to revisit Legend (1985), starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and an unforgettable Tim Curry as Darkness.
From stunning practical effects and breathtaking sets to unicorns, goblins, fairy tales and one of cinema's greatest villain transformations, there's plenty to admire.
But does the story hold together? Why are there three different versions of the film? And how did one of the most ambitious fantasy movies of the 1980s end up disappointing at the box office?
Join us as we explore the fascinating production history, the legendary makeup, Jerry Goldsmith's original score, the controversial Tangerine Dream soundtrack, Ridley Scott's multiple cuts of the film, and whether Legend deserves its cult status today.

In this episode:
• Why Tim Curry's Darkness remains one of the greatest fantasy villains ever created
• The incredible practical effects, makeup and production design
• The Pinewood Studios fire that nearly destroyed the movie
• Three different endings... and which one works best (if any)
• Tom Cruise JUST before Top Gun
• Jerry Goldsmith vs Tangerine Dream
• Our favourite moments, funniest observations and final rankings
Was Legend ahead of its time, or does it simply get lost in its own fantasy?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Next week: Inspired by Tim Curry's Darkness, we Fast Forward to pick our Greatest Movie Villains!

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GB and AJ are back with another Fast Forward - this time following up last week's deep dive into the 1984 Helen Slater Supergirl with a look at the all-new 2026 version starring Milly Alcock.
There's a twist, though. Only one of them has actually seen the new film. The other did go to the cinema this week - just not to see Supergirl.
Instead, AJ caught the new Spielberg movie, Disclosure Day, with the family and the pair have thoughts on John Williams, the state of cinema-going, and why sneaking in a bag of supermarket popcorn still feels vaguely criminal even when you're a grown adult.
Then it's over to GB, who did make it to see the 2026 Supergirl. How does Milly Alcock's take compare to Helen Slater's? Does the origin story hold up better this time around? And where does it land on the all-important tier rankings?
They also touch on the wider DCU picture and the prospect of a Superman and Supergirl team-up, and why David Corenswet might just be the closest thing to Christopher Reeve we're ever going to get.

Next week: We Rewind the pick of our Patreons who chose the 1985 Ridley Scott-directed Legend, starring Tom Cruise and Tim Curry!

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To celebrate (?!) the release of the all-new Supergirl (Milly Alcock) in 2026, we decided, perhaps foolishly, to Rewind the 1984 original, starring Helen Slater.
GB goes into it full of admiration for the woman who defined his preferences for the female species, while AJ has never seen it before (shocker - lucky git).
Will GB see it in an objective light? What will AJ make of the bonkers plot and characters?!
If you can't face rewatching this movie, then maybe just tune in for our look back.

Next week: We Fast Forward to compare the new 2026 Supergirl starring Milly Alcock!

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Fresh from the cinema, GB and AJ follow up last week's look at the 1987 original with their reaction to the brand new Masters of the Universe movie!
We kick off spoiler-free with first impressions, low expectations that got blown out of the water, and why this might be one of the most cohesive CGI-heavy blockbusters either of us has seen.
Then we cross the spoiler line to dig into He-Man, Skeletor and Teela on the big screen - and of course the filthy bros of Fisto and Ram Man - that Dolph Lundgren cameo, the moment that genuinely got us emotional, and why this one's earned a rewatch at the cinema.

Next week: We Rewind to 1984 to celebrate the forthcoming new Supergirl movie by looking at the original one with Helen Slater.

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By the power of Grayskull… they actually made this thing!
This week GB and AJ are rewinding one of the most gloriously chaotic productions of the 1980s - a film that cost more than Robocop, made less than it spent, helped sink an entire studio, and somehow still managed to capture the hearts of a generation of kids who grew up watching it on dodgy recorded VHS tapes.
Is it the He-Man movie fans deserved? Is it a cheap Star Wars knock-off? Is it something else entirely?
Grab your power sword, because GB and AJ are heading to Eternia - briefly - then mostly to Earth - to find out.

Next week: We Fast Forward almost 40 years to the 2026 version of Masters of the Universe! And, spoilers - WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! GO SEE IT!

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