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"Every day, she works in a man's world. Every night, she dances through the universe that is her dream." For this week's episode, we are discussing 1983 suprise smash hit movie 'Flashdance.' The movie stars Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri and Sunny Johnson. Directed by Adrian Lyne.
Flashdance - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085549/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_flashdance
Flashdance - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/flashdance
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Published 11/17/24
"Murder, madness, mystery, and mayhem. More fun than you can imagine." For this week's episode, we are discussing the cult comedy classic 'Clue.' The movie stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull and Lesley Ann Warren. Co-written and directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Clue - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088930/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_clue
Clue - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/clue
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Published 11/09/24
"The kids of Elm Street don't know it yet, but something is coming to get them in their dreams." As we conclude our "Splatter Cinema Month," we are discussing the horror classic "A Nightmare on Elm Street" which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. The movie stars Robert Englund, Heather Langenkang and Johnny Depp. Written and directed by Wes Craven.
A Nightmare on Elm Street - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087800/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_a%2520ni
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Published 10/31/24
"Scream now, while you can still breathe." As we continue with "Splatter Cinema Month," we are discussing the horror remake 'The Blob.' The movie stars Shawnee Smith and Kevin Dillon and was directed by Chuck Russell.
The Blob - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094761/?ref_=tttg_ov
The Blob - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_blob_1988
Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/
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Published 10/26/24
"Tonight Park Plaza Mall switches on the world's toughest security force. Absolutely nothing can go wrong..." As we continue our "Splatter Cinema Month," we are discussing the techno horror movie 'Chopping Mall.' Originally titled 'Killbots.' this movie stars Kelli Maroney, Tony O'Dell and Barbara Crampton. It was co-written and directed by Jim Wynorski.
Chopping Mall - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090837/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_chopping%2520
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Published 10/19/24
"Angela is having a party, Jason and Freddy are too scared to come. But You'll have a hell of a time." We kick off our 4th Annual "Splatter Cinema Month" with the cult horror film, 'Night of the Demons.' The movie stars Cathy Podwell, Billy Gallo and "Scream Queen" Linnea Quigley and was directed by Kevin Tenney.
Night of the Demons - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093624/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_night%2520of%2520the%2520de
Night of the Demons - Rotten Tomatoes:...
Published 10/12/24
"Six reasons why the west was wild." In this episode we are discussing the 1988 western 'Young Guns' starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips and Charlie Sheen. Loosely based on the story of Billy the Kid and directed by Christopher Cain.
Young Guns - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096487/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_young%2520g
Young Guns - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/young_guns
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Published 09/30/24
The "All '80s Movies Podcast" would like to introduce you to "The Bloody Disgusting Podcast" which is part of the Cineverse/BloodyFM Network. "The Bloody Disgusting Podcast" is hosted by Zena Dixon. Listen to Zena and her guests as they dive into horror hot takes, talk about their favorite films, and dive into the news of horror. "The Bloody Disgusting Podcast" can be found where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Enjoy!
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Published 09/21/24
"They've been laughed at, picked on and put down. But now it's time for the odd to get even! Their time has come!" For the second of our "Back 2 Back to School" Series in which the movies we cover deal with life in school, we are discussing the college comedy 'Revenge of the Nerds' which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. The movie stars Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards and Curtis Armstrong. Directed by Jeff Kanew.
Revenge of the Nerds - IMDB:...
Published 09/14/24
"There's only one thing more frightening than murder: High School." For the first of our "Back 2 Back to School" Series in which the movies we cover deal with life in school, we are discussing the high school comedy 'Hiding Out.' The movie stars Jon Cryer, Annabeth Gish and Keith Coogan. Directed by Bob Giraldi.
Hiding Out - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093186/?ref_=tttg_ov
Hiding Out - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hiding_out
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Published 09/07/24
"When THESE guys hit the streets, even the crooks die laughing!" For this week's episode, we are discussing the 1984 hit comedy 'Police Academy.' The movie stars Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Kim Cattrall, Bubba Smith and George Gaynes. Co-written and directed by Hugh Wilson.
Police Academy - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087928/?ref_=tttg_ov
Police Academy - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/police_academy
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Published 08/31/24
"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock n' roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night, his car went off a dark New Jersey bridge. His body was never found. But his dream was never lost. And twenty years later, the mystery of Eddie Wilson begins to unravel." For this week's episode, we are discussing the 1983 Rock and Roll mystery of 'Eddie and the Cruisers.' The movie stars Michael Paré, Tom Berenger and Ellen Barkin. Co-written and...
Published 08/24/24
"It really doesn't matter whether it's the villain or the hero. Sometimes the villain is the most colorful. But I prefer a part where you don't know what he is until the end." -Glenn Ford
In this episode, Bill and Jason discuss some of their favorite villains from '80s movies. How many of these villains would be on your list?
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Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/
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Published 08/10/24
"Los Angeles, 1991. They have come to Earth to live among us. They've learned the language, taken jobs, and tried to fit in. But there's something about them we don't know." In this week's episode, we are discussing the sci-fi buddy cop movie 'Alien Nation.' The movie stars James Caan, Mandy Patinkin and Terrance Stamp. Directed by Graham Baker.
Alien Nation - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094631/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_alien%2520nation
Alien Nation - Rotten Tomatoes:...
Published 08/03/24
"Playing A Round Of Golf At The Bushwood Club Isn't Just Confined To The Golf Course!" For the final episode of our "Summer at the Cinema Series" we are discussing the sports comedy classic 'Caddyshack.' The movie stars Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight, Michael O'Keefe and Cindy Morgan. It was co-written and directed by Harold Ramis.
Caddyshack - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080487/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_caddysh
Caddyshack - Rotten Tomatoes:...
Published 07/27/24
"All his life, Ray Kinsella was searching for his dreams. Then one day, his dreams came looking for him." As we continue our "Summer at the Cinema Series", we will be discussing the 1989 baseball fantasy movie 'Field of Dreams.' The movie stars Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones and Burt Lancaster. Written and directed by Phil Alden Robinson. Based on the book "Shoeless Joe" by W.P. Kinsella.
Field of Dreams - IMDB:...
Published 07/20/24
"Sometimes what you're looking for... is right beside you." For this week's episode, we continue our 4th "Summer at the Summer Series" where all the movies we discuss take place during the summer. We turn our attention to the cult teen comedy 'Secret Admirer' starring C. Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin and Kelly Preston. Co-written and directed by David Greenwalt.
Secret Admirer - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089981/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_secret%2520a
Secret Admirer - Rotten...
Published 07/13/24
"A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!" For this week's episode, we kick off our 4th "Summer at the Summer Series" where all the movies we discuss take place during the summer. We start things off with the cult slasher movie 'The Burning' starring Brian Matthews, Leah Ayers and Brian Backer. It also stars Jason Alexander, Holly Hunter and Fisher Stevens. Directed by Tony Maylam.
The Burning - IMDB:...
Published 07/06/24
"An Ancient Sport Becomes A Deadly Game." In this week's episode, we discuss the action sport thriller 'Kickboxer' starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Alexio and Dennis Chan. Directed by Mark DiSalle and David Worth.
Kickboxer - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097659/?ref_=tttg_ov
Kickboxer - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1011487-kickboxer
Kickboxer Deleted Scene (Dennis Alexio's voice not dubbed): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVmF0pweZok
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Published 06/29/24
"Knowing what you know now, what would you do differently? Peggy Sue is going back with the chance to change her destiny." In this week's episode, we are discussing the fantasy comedy 'Peggy Sue Got Married' starring Kathleen Turner and Nicolas Cage. Directed by Francis Coppola.
Peggy Sue Got Married - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091738/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_q_peggy%2520sue
Peggy Sue Got Married - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/peggy_sue_got_married
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Published 06/22/24
"The sailor man with the spinach can!" For this week's episode, we are discussing 'Popeye' based on the "Thimble Theatre" comic strip. The movie stars Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall and Ray Walston. Directed by Robert Altman.
Popeye - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081353/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_q_popeye
Popeye - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1016534-popeye
Popeye Village Malta: https://popeyemalta.com/
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Published 06/15/24
"We're ready to believe you." In this week's episode, we are discussing one of the biggest comedies of all time, 'Ghostbusters' as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary. The movie stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and William Atherton. Directed by Ivan Reitman.
Ghostbusters - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087332/?ref_=tttg_ov
Ghostbusters - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ghostbusters
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Published 06/08/24
"Rollie Tyler is the movies' best special effects man. Now somebody wants him to do it for real. But is he the weapon or the victim, Is it murder or is it... F/X" In this week's episode, we are discussing the 1986 action thriller 'F/X' starring Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy and Diane Venora. Directed by Robert Mandel.
F/X - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089118/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5_tt_5_nm_3_q_fx
F/X - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fx
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Published 05/31/24
"Monday... Escape with their lives from New York... Tuesday... Impersonate F.B.I. agents in Chicago... Wednesday... Steal plane in New Mexico... Thursday... Almost kill each other by accident... Friday... Almost kill each other on purpose..." In this week's episode, we are discussing the action comedy 'Midnight Run' starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. Directed by Martin Brest.
Midnight Run - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095631/?ref_=tttg_ov
Midnight Run - Rotten Tomatoes:...
Published 05/18/24