1985 Movies Episodes

"They've graduated, and they're ready for life on the streets. But are the streets ready for them?" In this episode, we discuss the comedy sequel 'Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment.' The movie stars Steve Guttenburg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Bruce Mahler, Marion Ramsey and Colleen Camp. Directed by Jerry Paris. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089822/?ref_=nm_rvi_i_1 Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment - Rotten Tomatoes:...

In this episode of the "All 80's Movies Podcast," hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek delve into the 1985 courtroom thriller 'Jagged Edge.' They explore the film's themes of manipulation, morality, and the complexities of relationships, particularly through the performances of Glenn Close and Jeff Bridges. The discussion covers the creative forces behind the film, early memories of watching it, initial thoughts, favorite scenes, and critiques, particularly focusing on the courtroom dynamics and character interactions. The hosts highlight the film's suspenseful elements and the impact of its direction and screenplay, ultimately reflecting on its legacy within the 80s film landscape. They discuss the reliability of eyewitness testimony, the rapid development of relationships, and the film's ending. The conversation also touches on behind-the-scenes drama, box office performance, and the significance of character portrayals, particularly focusing on Michael Dorn's role. The hosts share their…

In this episode of the "All '80s Movies Podcast," hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek dive into the 1985 James Bond film 'A View to A Kill.' They discuss the film's cast, including Roger Moore, Tanya Roberts, and Grace Jones, while sharing their nostalgic memories of watching the movie. The hosts analyze the character dynamics, particularly focusing on the villains Max Zorin and May Day, and critique the film's writing and plot development. They also highlight the iconic Duran Duran theme song and the film's score by John Barry, reflecting on how these elements contribute to the overall experience of the movie. They analyze the villain's convoluted plan and express nostalgia for the franchise while critiquing the film's execution. The duo highlights memorable scenes, stunts, and character interactions, ultimately reflecting on the film's impact and their personal experiences with the Bond series. The conversation delves into key moments from 'A View to A Kill,' highlighting Bond's thrilli…

"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 Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: htt...

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast", Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss the 1985 teenage comedy 'Secret Admirer.' They share their earliest memories of the film and discuss the cast, including C. Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin, and Kelly Preston. They also talk about the film's music score, composed by Jan Hammer of 'Miami Vice' fame. They highlight their favorite scenes, including the van chase scene after the party at the Kappa Omega house, the introduction of Fred Ward as Lieutenant Lou Fimple and the scene when Michael finally asks Toni out, but she rejects him due to feeling used. Another favorite scene is when Michael races to the dock to catch Toni before she leaves for a year-long school program, and they meet in the water and embrace. 'Secret Admirer' is a fun and simple '80s romantic comedy that is worth watching for its young and adult stars. The B-story about the parental affairs is lacking and unnecessary, but the performances of the main leads, including C. Thom…

"They thought they'd be friends forever, but forever couldn't last." In this week's episode, we discuss the movie that coined the term "Brat Pack", 'St. Elmo's Fire.' The movie stars Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson and Mare Winningham. Directed by Joel Schumacher. St. Elmo's Fire - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090060/?ref_=tttg_ov St. Elmo's Fire - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/st_elmos_fire "Hollywood's Brat Pack" by ...

"A sure thing comes once in a lifetime... but the real thing lasts forever." In this week's episode we are discussing the road trip comedy, 'The Sure Thing' starring John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga and Anthony Edwards. Directed by Rob Reiner. The Sure Thing - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090103/?ref_=tttg_ov The Sure Thing - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sure_thing Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's...

"There are some very good reasons to be afraid...of the dark." For the third installment of this year's "Splatter Cinema Month", we are discussing the vampire movie 'Fright Night' starring William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Chris Sarandon and Roddy McDowall. Written and directed by Tom Holland. (not Spider-Man's Tom Holland) Fright Night - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089175/?ref_=tttg_ov Fright Night - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1007910-fright_night Bill's Letterb...

"Enemies because they were taught to be. Allies because they had to be. Brothers because they dared to be." In this week's episode, we are discussing the sci-fi cult drama 'Enemy Mine' starring Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr. Based on the award-winning novella by Barry Longyear, this movie is directed by Wolfgang Peterson. Enemy Mine - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089092/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_5 Enemy Mine - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/enemy_mine Bill's Letterboxd R...

"Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear." In this week's episode we discuss the classic comedy 'Fletch' starring Chevy Chase, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson and Tim Matheson. Based on the book series by Gregory McDonald. Directed by Michael Ritchie. Fletch - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089155/?ref_=tttg_ov Fletch - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fletch Gregory McDonald's Fletch Series: https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/gregory-mcdonald/ Bil...

"Herbert West Has A Very Good Head On His Shoulders... And Another One In A Dish On His Desk." For our first episode of our second annual "Splatter Cinema Month" series, we will be discussing 'Re-Animator', starring Jeffery Combs, Bruce Abbott and Barbara Crampton. Directed by Stuart Gordon. Re-Animator - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089885/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt Re-Animator trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLJ8Z3PDEGU Re-Animator - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rea...

"A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode." In this week's episode we discuss the crime thriller 'To Live and Die in L.A.' starring William Peterson. Willem Defoe and John Pankow. Directed by William Friedken. Based on the novel by Gerald Petievich. To Live and Die in L.A. - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090180/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt To Live and Die in L.A. trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5JI_RclmIg To Live and Die in L.A. - Rotten Tomat...

"John Candy is about to face the most devastating experience known to man... the family vacation." Our "Summer at the Cinema Series" is back and for our first episode we will be discussing 'Summer Rental', starring John Candy, Richard Crenna and Rip Torn. Directed by Carl Reiner. Summer Rental - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090098/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt Summer Rental trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CXYk4pefuQ Summer Rental - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/summer_re...

"Meet Marty McFly. He's broken the time barrier. Busted his parents' first date. And, maybe, botched his chances of ever being born." It's Season 2 of the All '80 Movies Podcast and we kick it off by discussing the highest grossing movie of 1985, 'Back to the Future'. This movie stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg. Back to the Future - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Back to the Futu...

"Terry Griffith is about to go where no woman has gone before." In this week's episode, we discuss the 1985 teen comedy 'Just One of the Guys' starring Joyce Hyser, Clayton Rohner, Billy Jayne and William Zabka. This movie was directed by Lisa Gottlieb. Just One of the Guys - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089393/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1 Just One of the Guys trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN_py_XHZmg Just One of the Guys - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/just_one_of_t...

"A hero who doesn't exist must save America from an enemy we never knew we had." In this episode, we discuss the 1985 cult classic 'Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins', starring Fred Ward, Joel Grey and Kate Mulgrew. Directed by Guy Hamilton. Remo Williams - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089901/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Remo Williams trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_lKShbp3nw Remo Williams - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/remo_williams_the_adventure_begins Bill's Le...

"They were five total strangers, with nothing in common, meeting for the first time. A brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel and a recluse. Before the day was over, they broke the rules. Bared their souls. And touched each other in a way they never dreamed possible." In this week's episode we discuss the John Hughes classic teenage film 'The Breakfast Club', starring Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Anthony Michael Hall. Written and directed by John Hughes. The Breakfast ...

"MEET CHRIS KNIGHT, THE EINSTEIN OF THE '80'S. He can turn the simple into the simply amazing, and now he turns revenge into high comedy. " Jason and Bill go back to college to discuss the hilarious 1985 comedy 'Real Genius' starring Val Kilmer and directed by Martha Coolidge. Real Genius - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Real Genius trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuv7SIVNkx8 Real Genius - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/real_genius Bill...

"A big city cop. A small country boy. The have nothing in common ...but a murder." In this week's episode, we discuss 1985's romantic drama, 'Witness', starring Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis and Lukas Haas. Directed by Peter Weir. Witness - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090329/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5 Witness trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY1e01OVu-Y Witness - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1023854-witness Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/li...