Episodes

"Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000...tax free." In this week's episode, we discuss the crime drama 'Thief' starring James Caan, James Belushi and Tuesday Weld. Written and directed by Michael Mann. Based on the novel "The Home Invaders" by Frank Hohimer. Thief - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083190/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_thief Thief - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1021230-thief Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-m...

"The secret contest where the world's greatest warriors fight in a battle to the death." In this week's episode, we discuss the 1988 action movie 'Bloodsport' with guests Brad Koszo and Jeff Johnson of the "A Film By..." podcast. The movie stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres and Oscar-Winning actor Forest Whitaker. Directed by Newt Arnold. Bloodsport - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092675/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_bloodsport Bloodsport - Rotten Tomatoes: https://ww...

"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...

"They control what you see. They decide what you hear. You think they're people just like you. You're wrong. Dead wrong." In this week's episode, we discuss the Sci-Fi action movie 'They Live' starring Roddy Piper, Keith David and Meg Foster. Written and directed by John Carpenter. They Live - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096256/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1 They Live - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/they_live They Live - Alley Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN8Z7y_QcwE...

"Getting even is a full-time job." In this week's episode, we discuss the work place comedy '9 to 5' starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Dabney Coleman. Directed by Colin Higgins. 9 to 5 - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080319/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_9 9 to 5 - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/9_to_5 Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/lis...

"It will leave you gasping for air..." In this week's episode, we discuss the underwater horror movie 'Leviathan' starring Peter Weller, Amanda Pays, Richard Crenna and Ernie Hudson. Directed by George P. Cosmatos. Leviathan - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097737/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Leviathan - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/leviathan Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://...

"Wulfgar, an international terrorist holds the City of New York hostage, but Deke DaSilva, the most dangerous cop known to man, can take him down." In this week's episode, we discuss the crime thriller 'Nighthawks' starring Sylvester Stallone, Rutger Hauer and Billy Dee Williams. Directed by Bruce Malmuth. Nighthawks - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082817/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Nighthawks - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1015095-nighthawks Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https:/...

"A Singing Plant. A Daring Hero. A Sweet Girl. A Demented Dentist." In this week's episode, we discuss the 1986 musical comedy 'Little Shop of Horrors' with guest Russell Guest of the Retro Movie Roundtable podcast. This movie, which was nominated for 2 Oscars, stars Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and Vincent Gardenia. Directed by Frank Oz. Little Shop of Horrors - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091419/?ref_=tttg_ov Little Shop of Horrors - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1...

"A one-night fling, with no strings attached. That's what she said. That's what he believed." In this week's episode, we discuss the 1987 smash hit thriller 'Fatal Attraction' which was nominated for 6 Oscars. The movie stars Glenn Close, Michael Douglas and Anne Archer. Directed by Adrian Lyne. Fatal Attraction - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093010/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Fatal Attraction - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1007141-fatal_attraction Fatal Attraction Alternat...

"He's been chased, thrown through a window, and arrested. Eddie Murphy is a Detroit cop on vacation in Beverly Hills." It's Season 3 of the All '80 Movies Podcast and we kick it off by discussing one of the biggest blockbusters of the '80s, 1984's, 'Beverly Hills Cop'. This movie stars Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold and Ronny Cox. Directed by Martin Brest. Beverly Hills Cop - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086960/?ref_=tttg_ov Beverly Hills Cop - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes...

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Bill and Jason take a look back on Season 2 of the 'All '80s Movies Podcast' and discuss the highs and lows of creating their second season. Get a Behind the Scenes look on the process of making the show and a little sneak peek of Season 3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-rati...

"The spirits will move you in odd and hysterical ways." In our final episode of Season 2, we discuss 'Scrooged' starring Bill Murray, Karen Allen, Bobcat Goldthwait and Alfre Woodard. This movie was directed by Richard Donner. Scrooged - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096061/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt Scrooged trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OLRQfMOXOw Scrooged - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/scrooged Buddy Hackett on Johnny Carson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aww4H...

"You've made it through Halloween, now try and survive Christmas." In this week's episode, we discuss the movie that was pulled from theaters because of its controversial nature, 'Silent Night, Deadly Night.' The movie stars Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick and Robert Brian Wilson. And we are joined by Patrick J. Doody, Executive Producer of the Emmy Nominated Netflix Baking Competition Series 'Nailed It!' Silent Night, Deadly Night - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088117/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt...

"Thief Warrior Gladiator King" In this week's episode, we discuss the movie that put Arnold Schwarzenegger on the map with mainstream movie goers, 'Conan the Barbarian.' The movie also stars James Earl Jones, Sandahl Bergman and Max Von Sydow. Directed by John Milius. Based on the Robert E. Howard 'Conan the Barbarian' comics. Conan the Barbarian - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082198/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Conan the Barbarian trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nok-jOYn6Dg Conan the Bar...

"Terrorized in the toilets? Chased after school? Shaken down for your lunch money? GET A BODYGUARD!" In this week's episode, we discuss the high school drama 'My Bodyguard' starring Chris Makepeace, Matt Dillon and Adam Baldwin. Directed by Tony Bill. My Bodyguard Off - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081207/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt My Bodyguard trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7i_BVUzqUM My Bodyguard - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/my_bodyguard Bill's Letterboxd Rati...

"Leisure Rules!" In this week's episode, we are discussing the 1986 hit comedy 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' starring Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara and Alan Ruck. We are joined by Ben Lawhorn from "Three Films and a Podcast" as our guest host. This movie was written and directed by John Hughes. Ferris Bueller's Day Off - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt Ferris Bueller's Day Off trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZDbKhkLxTs Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Rotten Tomatoe...

"A world where heroes come in all sizes and adventure is the greatest magic of all." In this week's episode, we are discussing 'Willow' starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley. Based on a story by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard. Willow - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096446/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt Willow trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZFtUwAs0wk Willow - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/willow The Wilhelm Scream: https://www.studiobinder.com/blo...

"Caroline's a rising executive. Jack just lost his job. Jack's going to have to start from the bottom up." In this week's episode, we discuss the role-reversal comedy hit 'Mr. Mom' starring Michael Keaton, Teri Garr and Ann Jillian. Directed by Stan Dragoti. Mr. Mom - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085970/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt Mr. Mom trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_PVhhsELvA Mr. Mom - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mr_mom Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterb...

"He came as the caretaker, but this hotel had its own guardians - who'd been there a long time." It is our final episode of our 2nd Annual "Splatter Cinema Month" series and we wrap things up with our discussion on 'The Shining'. This movie stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd. Written and directed by Stanley Kubrick, this movie is based on the best selling Stephen King novel of the same name. The Shining - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt The Shining ...

"From a dimension beyond the living, a terror to scare you to death." It's here! Our third episode of our 2nd Annual "Splatter Cinema Month" series, in which we will be discussing 'Poltergeist', starring JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson and Heather O'Rourke. Directed by Tobe Hooper. Based on a story by Steven Spielberg. Poltergeist - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt Poltergeist trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eZgEKjYJqA Poltergeist - Rotten Tomatoes: https:/...

"You have the right to remain silent. Forever." For our second episode of our 2nd Annual "Splatter Cinema Month" series, we will be discussing 'Maniac Cop', starring Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell and Laurene Landon. Directed by William Lustig. Maniac Cop - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095583/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt Maniac Cop trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW7KqfSToQU Maniac Cop - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/maniac_cop Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.c...

"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...

"James Bond is out on his own and out for revenge." In this week's episode we discuss the 16th entry of the James Bond franchise with 'Licence to Kill' starring Timothy Dalton, Robert Davi and Carey Lowell. Directed by John Glen. Licence to Kill - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097742/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt Licence to Kill trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quHQAuO0lkg Licence to Kill - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/licence_to_kill Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://let...