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Private Benjamin (1980)
April 19, 2024

Private Benjamin (1980)

'Private Benjamin' is a military comedy from 1980 starring Goldie Hawn. The movie follows the story of Judy Benjamin, a pampered upper-class woman who joins the army after her husband dies on their wedding night. The film is divided into two halves, with the first half focusing on Benjamin's experi…

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The Karate Kid (1984)
April 12, 2024

The Karate Kid (1984)

"He taught him the secret to Karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands." For this week's episode, we are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the release of 'The Karate Kid.' The movie stars Ralph Macchio, Oscar Nomi...

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Brainstorm (1983)
April 5, 2024

Brainstorm (1983)

"Imagine a machine that records sights... sounds... sensations, thoughts... feelings... emotions, even your dreams and nightmares. Then, at the touch of a button, transfers these personal experiences from mind to another. Any...

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The Color of Money (1986)
March 29, 2024

The Color of Money (1986)

"The Hustler isn't what he used to be, but he has the next best thing. A kid who is." For the 125th movie we spotlight on our show, we are discussing the pool hustling drama 'The Color of Money' starring Paul Newman, Tom Crui...

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Roxanne (1987)
March 22, 2024

Roxanne (1987)

"Roxanne dreamed of a handsome, intelligent, romantic man. C.D. Bales is two out of three... but looks aren't everything!" In this week's episode, we are discussing the romantic comedy 'Roxanne' starring Steve Martin, Daryl H...

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Family Business (1989)
March 15, 2024

Family Business (1989)

"There's nothing like a good robbery... to bring a family together." In this week's episode, we are discussing the crime family drama "Family Business" starring Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman and Matthew Broderick. Directed by ...

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St. Elmo's Fire (1985)
March 8, 2024

St. Elmo's Fire (1985)

"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, Emi...

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Purple Rain (1984)
March 1, 2024

Purple Rain (1984)

"I'd like to dedicate this to my father, Francis L. It's a song the girls in the band wrote, Lisa and Wendy." For this week's episode, we are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of 'Purple Rain' starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero...

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First Blood (1982)
Feb. 23, 2024

First Blood (1982)

"One war against one man." In this episode, we discuss the movie that brought us John J. Rambo. It is the action thriller 'First Blood' starring Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy and Richard Crenna. This movie is based on the...

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Big (1988)
Feb. 16, 2024

Big (1988)

"Have you ever had a really big secret?" We kick off Season 4 with a "big" movie discussing 'Big' starring Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins and Robert Loggia. Directed by Penny Marshall. Big - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0...

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Die Hard (1988)
Dec. 29, 2023

Die Hard (1988)

"High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages and declared war. One man has managed to escape. An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He's alone, tired... and the only chance anyone...

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Trading Places (1983)
Dec. 22, 2023

Trading Places (1983)

"They're not just getting rich... They're getting even." In this episode, we are discussing the classic comedy 'Trading Places' which is celebrating it 40th Anniversary. The movie stars Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Cu...

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The Sure Thing (1985)
Dec. 8, 2023

The Sure Thing (1985)

"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...

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Sea of Love (1989)
Nov. 17, 2023

Sea of Love (1989)

"Deception is dangerous. Desire is deadly." In this week's episode, we are discussing the mystery thriller 'Sea of Love' starring Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin and John Goodman. Directed by Harold Becker. Sea of Love - IMDB: https:...

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Black Rain (1989)
Nov. 10, 2023

Black Rain (1989)

"An American Cop in Japan. Their country. Their laws. Their game. His rules." In this week's episode, we are discussing the 1989 crime drama "Black Rain." It stars Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura and Kate Capshaw. ...

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Superman II (1980)
Nov. 3, 2023

Superman II (1980)

"The Man of Steel meets his match!" In this week's episode, we are discussing 'Superman II' starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp and Gene Hackman. We are flying into the theatrical version that was directe...

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The Fly (1986)
Oct. 27, 2023

The Fly (1986)

"Something went wrong in the lab today. Very wrong." For our final episode of this year's "Splatter Cinema Month" we are discussing the horror remake 'The Fly.' The movie stars Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis. Co-wriiten and di...

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Fright Night (1985)
Oct. 20, 2023

Fright Night (1985)

"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, Chr...

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Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
Oct. 13, 2023

Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

"Just when you thought it was safe to go back to camp..." For our second episode of our third annual "Splatter Cinema Month" series, we will be going back to Crystal Lake to discuss 'Friday the 13th Part 2', starring Amy Stee...

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The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
Oct. 6, 2023

The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)

"Close your eyes for a second... and sleep forever." For our first episode of our third annual "Splatter Cinema Month" series, we will be discussing 'The Slumber Party Massacre', starring Michele Michaels, Robin Stille and Mi...

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Sudden Impact (1983)
Sept. 23, 2023

Sudden Impact (1983)

"Dirty Harry is at it again." In this week's episode, we discuss the toughest cop in the streets of San Francisco, Inspector Harry Callahan in the crime thriller 'Sudden Impact'. The movie was directed by and stars Clint East...

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Sept. 17, 2023

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

"At Ridgemont High Only the Rules get Busted!" We conclude our "Back 2 Back to School Series" with the classic comedy 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. The movie stars Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cat...

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Heathers (1989)
Sept. 8, 2023

Heathers (1989)

"From the first blush of romance, to the last squeeze of the trigger." In this week's episode, we return to our "Back 2 Back to School" series in which we talk about two movies that take place at school. The first is the 1989...

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"Moments From '80s Movies that Scared Us" Minisode Special
Sept. 1, 2023

"Moments From '80s Movies that Scared Us" Minisode Special

Who watches movies to be scared? Some of us like curling up on the couch under a blanket or covering our face waiting to be frightened. Others, not so much. Jason and Bill look back at some of the moments that scared them whe...

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