Swords, Sorcery & Synthesizers

Benjamin Orchard
  • 0.0 (0)
  • FILM REVIEWS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Two passionate cinephiles, Ben Orchard & Claire Fitzpatrick, look back upon the fantasy movies of the 1980s and discover what lies behind the nostalgia. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadium License code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

  1. 08/08/2025

    EP22: Young Sherlock Holmes

    Ben & Claire look back on the hormone-crazed teen years of the world's greatest detective, when he battled an Egyptian death cult, flew a prototype airplane, got into swordfights with his teacher and had drug induced hallucinations, featuring some of the earliest CGI FX in cinema. All this from Barry Levinson, the director of "Rain Man" and "Good Morning Vietnam"... we kid you not... To provide feedback on this episode, you can email the creative team: fantasypodcastfeedback@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadium License code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

    1 hr

  2. 07/21/2025

    BONUS EPISODE: Sequels, Prequels, Remakes & Reboots

    In this bonus episode of the podcast, Ben & Claire talk about the trend of 80s IPs being resurrected in the 21st century. To provide feedback on this episode, you can email the creative team: fantasypodcastfeedback@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadium License code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

    1h 3m

  3. 07/04/2025

    EP21: "Nightbreed"

    Puppeteer and author Brian Craddock joins Ben & Claire for a discussion of the Clive Barker film, in which night creatures are the protagonists, and humans are the real monsters. To provide feedback on this episode, you can email the creative team: fantasypodcastfeedback@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadium License code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

    57 min

  4. 06/24/2025

    EP20: The Brave Little Toaster

    A group of abandoned household appliances embark on a cross-country odyssey to be reunited with their owner, in a children's film that is oddly dark at times. Ben & Claire rewatch it with adult eyes. To provide feedback on this episode, you can email the creative team: fantasypodcastfeedback@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadium License code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

    50 min

  5. 06/03/2025

    EP19: Legend

    No light without darkness... no fans without critics... Ben approaches the fairytale pastiche "Legend" from a place of nostalgia, Claire with the critical eye of someone who saw it for the first time a week ago... can the sacred balance be preserved? Listen to their discussion and find out! To provide feedback on this episode, you can email the creative team: fantasypodcastfeedback@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadium License code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

    55 min

  6. 05/12/2025

    EP18: The Hunger

    Ben & Claire sink their teeth into "The Hunger" - which tells of a bisexual love triangle involving a scientist (Susan Sarandon) and a vampire couple (Catherine Deneuve & David Bowie). Based upon a novel by the controversial Whitley Strieber ("Communion"), this dreamily paced gothic horror film was the unlikely directorial debut of Tony Scott (better known for "Top Gun" and "Crimson Tide"). To provide feedback on this episode, you can email the creative team: fantasypodcastfeedback@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadium License code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

    48 min

  7. 05/01/2025

    EP17: Ghost

    "Ghost" was released in 1990, but produced in the 80s, so Ben & Claire figured it was fitting to discuss this tale of supernatural romance on the podcast. To provide feedback on this episode, you can email the creative team: fantasypodcastfeedback@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadium License code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH Read less

    45 min

  8. 04/15/2025

    BONUS EPISODE: Favourite Soundtracks

    Ben & Claire list their favourite movie soundtracks, both within the realm of 80s fantasy movies and beyond. To provide feedback on this episode, you can email the creative team: fantasypodcastfeedback@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadium License code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

    1h 3m
See All (24)

About

Two passionate cinephiles, Ben Orchard & Claire Fitzpatrick, look back upon the fantasy movies of the 1980s and discover what lies behind the nostalgia. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadium License code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

Information