Episodes

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast", Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss the 1986 action thriller 'F/X'. They talk about their earliest memories of the film, the behind-the-scenes magic of special effects, and their favorite scenes and moments. They also touch on the confusing plot and un…

In this episode, Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss the 1988 action comedy movie 'Midnight Run.' They share their earliest memories of the movie and their initial thoughts upon rewatching it. They highlight the chemistry between Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin, the directorial skills of Martin Bre…

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast", Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss the 1983 sci-fi adventure movie 'Krull'. They share their earliest memories of the movie and their initial thoughts upon rewatching it. They highlight the positives and negatives of the film, including the music, cos…

In this episode, Bill and Jason discuss the 1982 film 'Diner'. They reminisce about their earliest memories of the movie and the actors in it. They highlight the authenticity and relatability of the characters and their conversations. One of their favorite scenes is the roast beef sandwich scene in…

In this episode, Bill and Jason discuss the 1981 crime drama 'Sharky's Machine'. They share their earliest memories of the film and their overall thoughts. They highlight the gritty cop drama genre and the performances of Burt Reynolds and Rachel Ward. They also discuss the violence in the film and…

'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…

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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 ...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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:...

"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. ...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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...