The First Ever Forgotten Flix Tweet-a-Long this February 19, 2012!

Flash Gordon Tweet-a-Long

by Maggie Kruger

Q. What are you doing on Sunday 19th February at exactly 4 PM EST?

Are you:

A. Taking a trip to the Garden Centre to buy some new begonias?

B. Alligator wrestling?

C. Joining in with the first ever, highly anticipated, global phenomenon that is THE FORGOTTEN FLIX TWEETALONG of FLASH . . . → Read More: The First Ever Forgotten Flix Tweet-a-Long this February 19, 2012!

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5 Alternative Romantic Movies To Watch On Valentine’s Day

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by Terry East

So Valentine’s Day is coming around again and you think that revisiting When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride isn’t necessary.

Maybe you have someone to spend it with, maybe you don’t. Either way, love is on your mind and it would be nice to avoid this year’s model of . . . → Read More: 5 Alternative Romantic Movies To Watch On Valentine’s Day

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First Ever Forgotten Flix Movie Tweet-a-Long: Flash Gordon (1980)

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In a world… where flix were forgotten…

In a world… where heroes were valiant, be they bald or part Wookiee…

In a world… where social media was king…

One of the things I love most about Forgotten Flix (apart from ripping the piss out of Jason) is the sense of community that is spread . . . → Read More: First Ever Forgotten Flix Movie Tweet-a-Long: Flash Gordon (1980)

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Forgotten Flix Podcast Update: 1/30/2012

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It’s your weekly update for the Forgotten Flix podcast!

Each week we’ll send you a reminder about the movie we’re talking about next, before we record. That way, you can call in to our voice mail feedback line @ 206.203.0491 with any thoughts, opinions, or rants you may have about our featured film.

And . . . → Read More: Forgotten Flix Podcast Update: 1/30/2012

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10 Lessons Learned from Watching 80′s Comedy Movies

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by Joel G. Robertson

Many people spend their lives searching for answers.

Answers to life’s deepest, most profound, and life-altering questions.

But many of those seeking answers aren’t aware of a knowledge source that many of us take for granted…

… comedy movies from the 1980s!

So, here are 10 of the valuable . . . → Read More: 10 Lessons Learned from Watching 80′s Comedy Movies

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Forgotten Flix Podcast Update: 1/23/2012

Flatliners (1990)

by Joel G. Robertson

It’s your weekly update for the Forgotten Flix podcast!

Each week we’ll send you a reminder about the movie we’re talking about next, before we record. Now, you can call in to our voice mail feedback line @ 206.203.0491 with any thoughts, opinions, or rants you may have about our . . . → Read More: Forgotten Flix Podcast Update: 1/23/2012

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How to Beat Those January Blues With Movies!

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by Maggie Kruger

January sucks, doesn’t it? There’s very little that’s good about January [Editor's Note: Hey! My birthday's in January!]. Let’s look at why January is officially the crappiest month of the year:

1. You have no money cos you spent it all on Christmas presents.

2. You don’t fit into your jeans . . . → Read More: How to Beat Those January Blues With Movies!

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Forgotten Flix Weekly Update and Movie Trivia: 01/16/2012

Weird Science (1985)

by Joel G. Robertson

We had several great answers to last week’s movie-related question: What’s your favorite multi-genre movie?

Mags and Peter both picked From Dusk to Dawn. They both had different reasons… I assume. Also, Shannon suggested Weirdsville (a movie even I hadn’t heard of and had to look up), and Jay recommended . . . → Read More: Forgotten Flix Weekly Update and Movie Trivia: 01/16/2012

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5 Lessons Learned from Making a Zombie Movie

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by Joel G. Robertson

“How would one be able to view the film work you’ve done? I’m very interested in seeing it.” — Hammond

She's REALLY unhappy with her healthcare.

Whether he knows it or not, Hammond, long-time listener, contributor (he generously provided us with our current Movie Picks music, sans toilet flushing), . . . → Read More: 5 Lessons Learned from Making a Zombie Movie

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Forgotten Flix Weekly Update and Movie Trivia: 01/09/2012

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by Joel G. Robertson

The answer to last week’s movie trivia was John Carradine. The legendary actor and father of actors David and Robert. Thanks to everyone who played and congrats to Peter for getting it right!

Oh, and if you don’t know why the quote was ironic, just look up how John’s eldest . . . → Read More: Forgotten Flix Weekly Update and Movie Trivia: 01/09/2012

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Forgotten Flix Weekly Update and Movie Trivia: 1/02/2012

The Last Dragon (1985)

by Joel G. Robertson

With the start of a new year, I thought I’d change things up a bit.

So, the “Coming Soon” posts are now a weekly update letting you know what movie we’ll discuss in our next recording (so you have a week to watch it and call in!). Also, you’ll get . . . → Read More: Forgotten Flix Weekly Update and Movie Trivia: 1/02/2012

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048 – TFFP: Die Hard (1988)

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In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, Jason finds out if Joel really thinks he’s a cowboy, to which Joel replies, “Yippee-Kai yay mutha!#@%$!” as we talk Die Hard (1988)!

Directed by: John McTiernan

Screenplay by: Steven E. de Souza and Jeb Stuart

Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Alexander Gudonov, and . . . → Read More: 048 – TFFP: Die Hard (1988)

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Coming Soon to Forgotten Flix: Three O’Clock High (1987)

Three O'Clock High (1987)

by Joel G. Robertson

It’s time for your weekly sneak peek at what’s coming up soon on The Forgotten Flix Podcast. Our next movie is:

Three O’Clock High (1987)!

Synopsis (courtesy of . . . → Read More: Coming Soon to Forgotten Flix: Three O’Clock High (1987)

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Coming Soon to Forgotten Flix: Die Hard (1988)

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by Joel G. Robertson

It’s time for your weekly sneak peek at what’s coming up soon on The Forgotten Flix Podcast. Our next movie is:

Die Hard (1988)!

Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia):

Die Hard is a 1988 American action film and the first in the Die Hard film series. The film was directed by John McTiernan and written by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de . . . → Read More: Coming Soon to Forgotten Flix: Die Hard (1988)

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Coming Soon to Forgotten Flix: Gremlins (1984)

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by Joel G. Robertson

It’s time for your weekly sneak peek at what’s coming up soon on The Forgotten Flix Podcast. Our next movie is:

Gremlins (1984)!

Synopsis (courtesy of Wikipedia): Gremlins is a 1984 American horror comedy film directed by Joe Dante, released by Warner Bros. The film is about a young man who receives a . . . → Read More: Coming Soon to Forgotten Flix: Gremlins (1984)

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