Whenever Christmas time comes around, and you see lists of the best holiday movies — and even the most underrated ones — you’ll almost certainly never find this 80s flick on any of them. It really hasn’t managed to embed itself in Christmas pop culture like some other films have,…
Guest co-host, Bethany Wells, shares where she rates "Mannequin" on the "Rewatchability & Nostalgia Meter". Listen or watch the full episode on YouTube & Spotify. Listen on your favorite podcasting platform.
Long before Kim Cattrall appeared on HBO as the outspoken, sexually confident, “I’ll try anything once” Samantha Jones in Sex and the City, she played an Egyptian woman under a spell and reincarnated as a shop-window dummy. Inspired by Pygmalion, the tale from Ovid’s Metamorphoses poem which tells the story…
Long before Kim Cattrall appeared on HBO as the outspoken, sexually confident, “I’ll try anything once” Samantha Jones in Sex and the City, she played an Egyptian woman under a spell and reincarnated as a shop-window dummy. Inspired by Pygmalion, the tale from Ovid’s Metamorphoses poem which tells the story…
This '80s flick is to All Hallows’ Eve what "A Christmas Story" is to Christmas: a true classic deserving a 24-hour marathon and a wild all-night celebration where blood takes the place of alcohol. Director Tom Holland’s heartfelt homage to vampire movies breathed new life into a horror subgenre that…
This '80s flick is to All Hallows’ Eve what "A Christmas Story" is to Christmas: a true classic deserving a 24-hour marathon and a wild all-night celebration where blood takes the place of alcohol. Director Tom Holland’s heartfelt homage to vampire movies breathed new life into a horror subgenre that…
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Before director Sam Raimi achieved major box office success with the original Spider-Man trilogy, he was primarily recognized as the cult filmmaker behind The Evil Dead series. In 1981, Raimi and star Bruce Campbell created The Evil Dead, offering their humorous and irreverent take on horror, featuring Ash—a clumsy fool—being…
Before director Sam Raimi achieved major box office success with the original Spider-Man trilogy, he was primarily recognized as the cult filmmaker behind The Evil Dead series. In 1981, Raimi and star Bruce Campbell created The Evil Dead, offering their humorous and irreverent take on horror, featuring Ash—a clumsy fool—being…
Michael J. Fox was terrible at basketball? Hear more fun behind-the-scenes facts and stories on the full episode. Check it out!
Let's be honest: the '80s were a minefield for horror comedies. But for every "Gremlins" and "Monster Squad", you had to suffer through duds like "My Mom's A Werewolf" or "My Best Friend’s a Vampire". A few films got the formula right, and one, in particular, became a cultural phenomenon.…
Let's be honest: the '80s were a minefield for horror comedies. But for every Gremlins and Monster Squad, you had to suffer through duds like My Mom's A Werewolf or My Best Friend’s a Vampire. A few films got the formula right, and one, in particular, became a cultural phenomenon.…
For some, the memories of the 1980s feature seeing the cover multiple Time and Newsweek magazines, fearing that America might go to war with Russia. It didn’t help that the Russians were often portrayed as the default villains in movies, TV shows, and even WWF matches. Then, there was this…
C. Thomas Howell can't escape hearing "Wolverines!" when out in public. Thankfully, Tim and Chris didn't embarrass him when they got to meet him in person a few years ago. Listen or watch the full episode for more!
For some, the memories of the 1980s feature seeing the cover multiple Time and Newsweek magazines, fearing that America might go to war with Russia. It didn’t help that the Russians were often portrayed as the default villains in movies, TV shows, and even WWF matches. Then, there was this…
The board game “Clue” originated in the 1940s as “Cluedo” overseas and was later brought to the U.S. by Parker Brothers. Now owned by Hasbro, it has inspired many spin-offs, including a TV show, themed editions like the “Simpsons” version, and a VCR game. Alongside classics like “Monopoly,” “Cranium,” “The…
Tim Williams asks guest co-hosts to choose the most iconic scene in "Clue". Which scene stands out the most to you? Listen or watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify or favorite podcasting platform.
The board game “Clue” originated in the 1940s as “Cluedo” overseas and was later brought to the U.S. by Parker Brothers. Now owned by Hasbro, it has inspired many spin-offs, including a TV show, themed editions like the “Simpsons” version, and a VCR game. Alongside classics like “Monopoly,” “Cranium,” “The…
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Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Chris Adams and JB Huffman talk about the iconic scenes that made "Rocky III" one of the best of the franchise. Listen or watch the full episode for more!
Since the Italian Stallion first appeared on screen in 1976, Rocky Balboa’s cinematic story has become a staple of pop culture, not just in America but around the world. The tropes from the film have been emulated and parodied many times over the years in other movies, TV shows, and…
Since the Italian Stallion first appeared on screen in 1976, Rocky Balboa’s cinematic story has become a staple of pop culture, not just in America but around the world. The tropes from the film have been emulated and parodied many times over the years in other movies, TV shows, and…
In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams, along with guests Nicholas Pepin and Laramy Wells, delve into the iconic horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. They discuss the film's origins, production challenges, memorable death scenes, and the impact of practical effects.…
Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Nicholas Pepin and Laramy Wells have some opinions on the "Dream Powers" (or lack thereof) the characters possess and display against Freddy Krueger. Full episode releases Friday, August 15th. Listen or watch the full episode for more!