Episodes

"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 directed by Richard Lester (and Richard Donner). Superman II - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081573/?ref_=tttg_ov Superman II - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/superman_ii Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-...

"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 directed by David Cronenberg. The Fly - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091064/?ref_=tttg_ov The Fly - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1007602-fly Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason...

"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...

"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 Steel, John Furey and Stu Charno. Directed by Steve Miner. Friday the 13th Part 2 - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082418/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1 Friday the 13th Part 2 - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/friday_the_13th_part_2 Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https:/...

"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 Michael Villela. Directed by Amy Holden Jones. The Slumber Party Massacre - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084695/?ref_=tttg_ov The Slumber Party Massacre - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_slumber_party_massacre Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://...

"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 Eastwood. Also in the cast are Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, Paul Drake and Audrie Neenan. Sudden Impact - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086383/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_sudden Sudden Impact - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sudden_impact Bill's Lette...

"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 Cates and Robert Romanus. Directed by Amy Heckerling, it was based on the book written by Cameron Crowe. Fast Times at Ridgemont High - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083929/?ref_=tttg_ov Fast Times at Ridgemont High - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/f...

"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 dark comedy 'Heathers' starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty and Kim Walker. Directed by Doug Lehmann. Heathers - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097493/?ref_=tttg_ov Heathers - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/heathers How to Play C...

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 when watching movies from the '80s. Let us know what your scary movie moments were and we'll mention them in a future episode of our podcast. Email: all80smoviespodcast@gmail.com Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ra...

"How much love, sex, fun and friendship can a person take? The story of eight old friends searching for something they lost, and finding that all they needed was each other." In this week's episode. we discuss the Oscar nominated movie for Best Picture, 'The Big Chill'. With a stellar cast, this movie was co-written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan. The Big Chill - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085244/?ref_=ttawd_ov The Big Chill - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/big_ch...

"For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life. But for everyone, it's the time that memories are made of." For the final episode of our "Summer at the Cinema Series", we are discussing the coming-of-age classic 'Stand By Me' starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell. Based on the short story 'The Body' written by Stephen King, this movie is directed by Rob Reiner. Stand By Me - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092005/?ref_=n...

"Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire." Our 3rd Annual "Summer at the Cinema Series" continues as we discuss the 1987 cult horror classic 'The Lost Boys' starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Dianne Wiest, Corey Haim, Edward Herrmann, Jami Gertz and Corey Feldman. Directed by Joel Schumacher. The Lost Boys - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093437/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_the%2520lost%2520boys The Lost Boys - Rotten Tomatoes: https:/...

"It's going to be a summer to remember!" Our "Summer at the Cinema Series" continues as we discuss the 1984 summer drama 'The Flamingo Kid' starring Matt Dillon, Richard Crenna, Hector Elizondo and Janet Jones. Directed by Garry Marshall. The Flamingo Kid - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087265/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_q_flamingo The Flamingo Kid - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/flamingo_kid Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80...

"A week in the woods with Roman and Chet: This is no holiday...this is war!" Our "Summer at the Cinema" series returns as we kick things off with 'The Great Outdoors'. This summer comedy stars John Candy, Dan Aykroyd, Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening and Chris Young. Written by John Hughes, this movie was directed by Howard Deutch. The Great Outdoors - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095253/?ref_=tttg_ov The Great Outdoors - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/great_outdoors...

Please note as of 07/30/2023 we fixed the audio issues so the tracks between the host should sound more even. Enjoy! "In the Year of Darkness, 2029, the rulers of this planet devised the ultimate plan. They would reshape the Future by changing the Past. The plan required something that felt no pity. No pain. No fear. Something unstoppable." For our 100th movie episode, we are discussing the sci-fi action classic 'The Terminator'. The movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Michael ...

"Jerry Mitchell just bumped into Buddy Revell. Now Jerry isn't thinking about math or english. Because at three o'clock, he's history." In this week's episode, we discuss the 1987 teen movie 'Three O'Clock High' with guest Dayton Johnson of the "Docking Bay 77" podcast. The movie stars Casey Siemaszko, Annie Ryan and Ricard Tyson. Directed by Phil Joanou. Three O'Clock High - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094138/?ref_=tttg_ov Three O'Clock High - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomat...

"Murder has a sound all of its own!" In this week's episode, we discuss the thriller 'Blow Out' starring John Travolta, Nancy Allen and John Lithgow. Written and directed by Brian De Palma. Blow Out - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082085/?ref_=tttg_ov Blow Out - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blow_out Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/ja...

"He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up...neither could the others." In this week's episode, we are discussing just in time for Father's Day the family thriller 'The Stepfather' starring Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen and Shelley Hack. Inspired by a true story. Directed by Joseph Ruben. The Stepfather - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094035/?ref_=tttg_ov The Stepfather - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stepfather Bill's Letterboxd Ratin...

"They needed a second chance to finish first." In this week's episode, we discuss the 1986 sports movie 'Hoosiers' with guest Seth Levit of "The Fish Tank" podcast. The movie stars Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper. Directed by David Anspaugh, this movie was nominated for 2 Oscars. Hoosiers - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091217/?ref_=tttg_ov Hoosiers - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hoosiers Hoosiers Deleted Scenes (What Happen with Buddy? 14:07 Mark): ...

"A world inside the computer where man has never been. Never before now." In this week's episode, we discuss the ground breaking special effects Sci-Fi cult classic 'Tron' starring Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan and David Warner. Written and directed by Steven Lisberger. Tron - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084827/?ref_=tttg_ov Tron - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tron Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-po...

"The first casualty of war is innocence." In this episode, we discuss the Oscar winning war drama 'Platoon' starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe. Written and directed by Oliver Stone. Platoon - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091763/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_7 Platoon - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/platoon Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jaso...

"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...

"They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong." In this week's episode we are discussing the coming of age drama 'The Outsiders' which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. The movie stars C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze and Diane Lane. Based on the novel by S. E. Hinton, this movie was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The Outsiders - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086066/?ref_=tttg_ov The Outsiders - R...

"When evil screams throughout the world, when all three suns converge, when all that's fair and fine seems lost... a hero will emerge!" In this week's episode, we are discussing the dark fantasy adventure 'The Dark Crystal' from the brilliant imagination of Jim Henson. Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. The Dark Crystal - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083791/?ref_=tttg_ov The Dark Crystal - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dark_crystal The World of The Dark Crystal (T...