80's Flick Flashback
Sept. 20, 2024

#107 - "Christine" (1983) with Laramy Wells (from "Moving Panels" Podcast)

Stephen King taught us some important lessons while ascending to his rightful place as America’s most prolific author of horror and supernatural fiction. For instance: don’t dump pig’s blood on Carrie, never stay at The Shining’s Overlook Hotel, and for goodness sake, tread lightly when dealing with a 1958 Plymouth…

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Sept. 20, 2024

#108 - "InnerSpace" (1987) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Ben Carp...

The 1987 movie "Innerspace" takes a comedic and adventurous approach to the concept of shrinking someone down to inject them into another person. Lt. Tuck Pendleton, a daring Navy pilot, volunteers for a miniaturization experiment that goes awry when he is accidentally injected into the body of a hypochondriac grocery…

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Nov. 25, 2023

"Adventures in Babysitting" (1987) Episode Promo

This 80s flick is a shining example of teenage adventures and unexpected chaos. This lively comedy about growing up invites us to revisit the wild night that forever changed the lives of a suburban babysitter and her diverse group of charges. The clever dialogue, surprising plot twists, and memorable characters…

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Nov. 25, 2023

"An Interview with 80s Actor Keith Coogan" Episode Clip

Prepare for an exciting bonus episode featuring a true 80s legend. You might remember him from iconic films like "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987), "Hiding Out" (1987), "Toy Soldiers" (1991), and "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" (1991). He dove deep into the nostalgia, reminiscing about his early 80s TV appearances,…

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Nov. 25, 2023

80s Flick Flashback Football Flick Episodes (So Far)

Catch up on all of our Football themed 80s flicks that we have covered so far: "All The Right Moves" (1983) https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/2EeRcXDO1Eb "Wildcasts" (1986) https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zYwQN3IO1Eb "The Best of Times" (1986) https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/WH3Ti3IO1Eb

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Nov. 25, 2023

"Creepshow" (1982) Episode Promo

In 1982, horror aficionados were treated to a ghoulishly delightful cinematic experience with the release of this 80s Flick, a morbid masterpiece directed by George A. Romero and written by the legendary Stephen King. This anthology flick paid loving homage to the golden age of horror comics, delivering a spine-tingling…

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Nov. 25, 2023

"The Last Starfighter" (1987) Episode Promo

For a whole generation of video-game-playing kids, this 80s flick represents a special kind of wish-fulfillment: a down-on-his-luck kid becomes a video-game champ, only to find himself recruited to fight in an interplanetary war in another galaxy. Directed by Nick Castle and produced by Gary Adelson, this fan-favorite film has…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Dead Poets Society" (1989) Episode Promo

This 80’s flick explores the complex terrain of friendships, aspirations, and the struggle to find one's own identity outside of the classroom. The story takes place at an all-boys preparatory school in the 1950s, where tradition and conformity are the norm. Mr. Keating's unconventional teaching methods ignite a profound transformation…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" (1983) Episode Promo

In the vast cosmos of cinematic history, few stories have resonated as powerfully as the Star Wars saga. This 80’s flick sequel is the third installment of George Lucas's space-faring epic and draws us back into a galaxy far, far away, where the eternal struggle between light and darkness reaches…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Ghostbusters 2" (1989) Episode Promo

Who you gonna call when paranormal chaos once again descends upon New York City? Thanks to this 80s flick sequel, the answer remains the same—Ghostbusters! Taking place five years after the team's first victory over the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Gozer, the Ghostbusters have fallen out of business and…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Lethal Weapon 2" (1989) Episode Promo

In 1987, Lethal Weapon took everyone by surprise when it hit theaters. It was like a bomb went off and re-ignited the buddy cop genre with a bang! The perfect mix of an established director, two lead actors with undeniable chemistry, and an up-and-coming screenwriter’s knack for snappy odd-couple banter…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Rambo: First Blood Part II" (1985) Episode Promo

In the realm of iconic action movies, few characters have achieved the legendary status of John Rambo. The name itself evokes images of a relentless warrior, a solitary figure pushed to his limits, and an embodiment of pure adrenaline-fueled heroism. At the heart of his enduring legacy lies this 80s…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"National Lampoon's European Vacation" (1985) Episode Promo

This 80’s flick sequel brings a blend of family chaos, outrageous escapades, and a sprinkle of British humor. Get ready to tag along with the Griswolds as they embark on a madcap European adventure, where every tourist spot becomes a hilarious misadventure just waiting to happen. So, grab your funky…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) Episode Promo

Released just three years after the iconic "Raiders of the Lost Ark," this action-packed prequel takes us back to the 1930s, where we find our intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones in a web of peril when he becomes entangled with a ruthless cult hell-bent on capturing the mystical Sankara Stones and…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Platoon" (1986) Episode Promo

Since its release this 80’s flick is still considered by many to be one of the best war movies ever made. The director — who himself was wounded twice while serving with the US Army in Vietnam — famously put his cast through a grueling "boot camp” to help immerse…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Brewsters Millions" (1985) Episode Promo

Based on a 1902 novel of the same name, this 80’s flick brought together two of the 80’s greatest funnymen and an established director who wasn’t prone to making comedies. Despite primarily negative reviews, it still did well at the box office and was a mainstay on cable television over…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" (1984) Episode Promo

This 80’s Flick has one of the most inaccurate titles ever which is easy to forgive when the movie also happens to be considered by fans of the franchise as one of the best in the series. So get ready to revisit Crystal Lake as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982) Episode Promo

The 80s is often seen as the defining era of “the teen movie”. While “The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” might have garnered all of the attention, it was this 80s flick that took the “teen movie” from raunchy sex-comedy to more serious themes of losing innocence, living…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Runaway Train" (1985) Episode Promo

If you’re a fan of eighties action movies, you should know The Cannon Group. Run by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, in the eighties they cranked out a slew of low-budget action movies, most of which were hated by critics. Yet, every once in a while they made…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Friday the 13th 3D" (1982) Episode Promo

Whenever the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday we are compelled to return to Crystal Lake to talk about one of our favorite 80’s flick slashers. This time we get the sequel that ultimately changed the direction of its franchise from a cash-grab wannabe to the bonafide…

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Sept. 3, 2023

"Howard the Duck" (1986) Episode Promo

Countless world upon worlds. Worlds without end. In these galaxies every possible reality exits. And what is reality in any new world is mere fantasy in all others. Here, all is real and all is illusion. What is, what was and what will be start with this once maligned 80’s…

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Sept. 2, 2023

"Scrooged" (1988) Episode Promo

Since the publication of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol nearly 200 years ago, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge has become familiar fodder for adaptations of all sorts—from ballets to operas to a mime performance by Marcel Marceau. But this 80’s flick adaptation has one thing that sets it apart from…

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Sept. 2, 2023

"The Best of Times" (1986) Episode Promo

Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about the past and remembering something you would love to go back and change, a mistake that haunts you on a regular basis. Well that is what this 80’s flick is all about, a man who for 13 years has regretted dropping the ball…

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Sept. 2, 2023

"Wildcats" (1986) Episode Promo

Molly McGrath is the adult daughter of a famed football coach who is desperate to be the head coach of her own team. When her wish is finally granted, Molly leaves her job coaching girls' track at an affluent high school to take over a football team at an inner-city…

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