My-Conic Movies

Joel Mawlam and David McCall
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In a make believe world as vast as Hollywood can offer, there are movies that have stood the test of time to us, and to us alone. These films may or may not resemble the critically acclaimed classics that have acquired accolades at glittering star studded award ceremonies, but have won their way into our hearts. These movies are not iconic but MY-CONIC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 08/06/2024

    Independence Day - Armageddon

    The films we discuss this time share a foreboding, impending world annihilation theme, however from differing sources. Can the alien invasion of Independence Day outmuscle Will Smith or outsmart Jeff (Err) Goldblum and can Bruce Willis and his band of rednecks defeat a giant space rock in Armageddon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 51m

  2. 07/10/2024

    Backdraft - Innerspace

    This episode the duo discuss square jaws and square haircuts fighting living fire, and a miniature marine fighting baddies inside the body of an unlikely hero, the films on offer this time are BACKDRAFT and INNERSPACE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 39m

  3. 05/07/2024

    Shooter - Short Circuit

    It's our Anniversary episode! A whole year of revisiting Myconic movies from our youth. In this episode we re-evaluate Marky Mark of the Funky Bunch fame, who brings his Swagger (in name and attitude) to the thrilling and intense movie - Shooter. And, we discuss how a weaponised robot becomes sentient and rejects his "nature" in Short Circuit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m

  4. 03/20/2024

    Carl Weathers in memoriam

    In light of the sad passing of a Myconic Icon (our first Mycon) Carl Weathers, we take a look back on 2 classic Weathers films, Predator and Happy Gilmore. Showing his range from an elite paramilitary to retired ex-golf pro, Weathers exchanges his cammo for an argyle sweater and we get to enjoy him in all his splendour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 33m

  5. 02/26/2024

    Things To Do in Denver When You're Dead - The Untouchables

    In this episode we are doing things slightly differently, we discuss films that are actually good. We opine the ensemble crime thrillers, Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead and The Untouchables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 44m

  6. 12/21/2023

    Xmas Special: Die Hard - Scrooged

    It's the holiday season and we bring to you our Christmas Special. Bill Murray brings the spirit of Dickens' Scrooge to a "modern" audience and Bruce Willis fights off the German terrorists looking to ruin the Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 50m

  7. 12/04/2023

    Rocky III - Under Siege

    On this episode we talk about the merits or otherwise of Sly Stallone facing two formidable challengers in the form of Mr T and Hulk Hogan in Rocky III, and the toughest chef in the US navy, Steven Seagal is...Under Siege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m

  8. 10/30/2023

    Watership Down - The Golden Child

    We are back! After a brief hiatus Joel and Dave are back to discuss 2 more "myconic" movies. This time we discuss the 1978 "kids" cartoon about murderous rabbits, Watership Down, and the 1986 Eddie Murphy fantasy adventure The Golden Child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 34m
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In a make believe world as vast as Hollywood can offer, there are movies that have stood the test of time to us, and to us alone. These films may or may not resemble the critically acclaimed classics that have acquired accolades at glittering star studded award ceremonies, but have won their way into our hearts. These movies are not iconic but MY-CONIC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Joel Mawlam and David McCall
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David McCall and Joel Mawlam
  • Show Website
    My-Conic Movies