Swords, Sorcery & Synthesizers

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:[email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadiumLicense code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

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:[email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadiumLicense code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

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:[email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadiumLicense code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

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:[email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadiumLicense code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

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:[email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadiumLicense code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

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:[email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadiumLicense code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

"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:[email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadiumLicense code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FHRead less

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:[email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadiumLicense code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

This week, Ben & Claire explore the surreal dreamworld of "Paperhouse", where childhood trauma, terminal illness and artistic experimentation blend together in a manner both beautiful and terrifying. To provide feedback on this episode, you can email the creative team:[email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadiumLicense code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH

The 1989 movie adaptation of "Phantom", featuring reincarnation, time travel, prophetic dreams and Faustian bargains with the devil. Also featuring 80s horror icon Robert Englund in probably the closest he's ever got to a romantic leading man role. To provide feedback on this episode, you can email the creative team:[email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/fantasy-arcadiumLicense code: CNSQWPYNXALKB3FH