Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy

By: Michael Lee Richardson
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • The Secret of NIMH (1982)
    Jan 31 2025

    Hold on to your animated amulets as we explore Don Bluth's visually vibrant and emotionally potent directorial debut.


    Mouse peril, scabby owls, Scissor Sisters, acid trips, divine intervention, magical twinkly stuff, gay rats, Charlotte's Web, the sartorial excellence of Vincent Valentine and lots of string await.


    We share our thoughts on the movie and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Can we forgive Jeremy the stupid bird? Listen and find out!


    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.


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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)
    Jan 24 2025

    Uh-oh, we're in trouble! In addition to tackling the movie, we backflip into a potted history of the TV phenomenon and its Super Sentai tokusatsu origins.


    Extensive discussion of Kimberley the Pink Power Ranger, Witch Bandora's flying Penny Farthing, hench Cenobite Lord Zedd, papier mache dinosaur bones, totally radical skydiving, Alpha's Magical Christmas, Ivan Ooze's gorgeous garments and Lady Gaga egg perfume await.


    We share our thoughts on the movie and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Is Amy Jo Johnson the Meryl Streep of the Power Rangers world? Listen and find out!


    Art by Ashleigh Jane Cosgrove. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.


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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Willow (1988)
    Jan 17 2025

    We're back and Warwick Davis has a trick up his sleeve!


    Tonka toys, the Ebert and Siskel dragon, the Lord of the Rings of it all, George Lucas being Alexandra Burke's elephant in the room, the joy of DVD extras, giant fairy queens in bad wigs and transformation trauma await.


    We share our thoughts on the movie and its themes, some behind the scenes gossip, delve into the nightmarish moments and dream up some ridiculous merch. Who do we meet in the deleted scenes? 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 and 23 mins

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