6 episodes

On a queer and neverending quest through the fantasy films of the 80s & 90s, and all the memories and feelings they conjure up. From animated adventures and sword and sorcery epics to magical romcoms and fairytale horror, we will journey through the big blockbusters and cult classics.


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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Michael Lee Richardson

    • TV & Film

On a queer and neverending quest through the fantasy films of the 80s & 90s, and all the memories and feelings they conjure up. From animated adventures and sword and sorcery epics to magical romcoms and fairytale horror, we will journey through the big blockbusters and cult classics.


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    Legend (1985) and Faeries (1981)

    Legend (1985) and Faeries (1981)

    Well, excuuuuuuse me princess - our sixth episode is our wildest wander yet! With a tip of the hat to Brian Froud and Alan Lee's Faeries book and TV special, we find ourselves in the ridiculously glittery sets of Ridley Scott's Legend. The devilish Darkness, dancing dresses and Tom Cruise's thighs. Big nostalgic memories of the Atmosfear VHS board game and the Clarks Magic Steps shoe commercial.
    We share our thoughts on the film and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Will we get vaporised by a Sphinx? Listen and find out!
    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.
    https://linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    The Last Unicorn (1982)

    The Last Unicorn (1982)

    Episode 5, how she sparkles, The Last Unicorn! Melancholy mythical creatures, surprising celebrity superfans, internalised unicorniphobia and more misguided impersonations.
    We share our thoughts on the film and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Will we get vaporised by a Sphinx? Listen and find out!
    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.
    https://linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Hook (1991)

    Hook (1991)

    Bangarang! Spielberg's sequel to Peter Pan is our episode four focus. Maggie Smith's old age makeup, floating Carrie Fisher, moppet dirges and OG gay pirates. Rufio-no-they-didn't!
    We share our thoughts on the film and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Will we get vaporised by a Sphinx? Listen and find out!
    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.
    https://linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Return to Oz (1985)

    Return to Oz (1985)

    Episode 3 - Extreme Return to Oz Appreciation Mania. Fractured identities, Fairuzaween, blinged-out Tik-Tok, the Nome Queen of Chromatica, Mombi's head complaints and more. Beware the Wheelers...
    We share our thoughts on the film and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Will we get vaporised by a Sphinx? Listen and find out!
    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.
    https://linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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    • 1 hr 18 min
    The Pagemaster (1994)

    The Pagemaster (1994)

    The library is open for episode 2. Power ballads, scroll beards, the McDonalds coffee lawsuit and Whoopi Goldberg as an anthropomorphic book adjusting her pantyhose.
    We share our thoughts on the film and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Will we get vaporised by a Sphinx? Listen and find out!
    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.

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    • 52 min
    The Neverending Story (1984)

    The Neverending Story (1984)

    From Falkor fur coats to Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas and a big warehouse full of fairies, join us in the magical land of Fantasia for our first episode.
    We share our thoughts on the film and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Will we get vaporised by a Sphinx? Listen and find out!
    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.

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    • 54 min

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