Episodes

"Guess who's going to be the life of the party?" In this week's episode we discuss the slasher horror movie 'April Fool's Day' starring Deborah Foreman, Deborah Goodrich and Ken Olandt. This movie was directed by Fred Walton. April Fool's Day IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090655/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt April Fool's Day Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgeBYZSSIIc April Fool's Day - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1001138-april_fools_day Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: httpre...

"It killed 37 people, robbed 6 banks, 2 liquor stores, a record shop and stole 2 Ferraris. Now the fun starts. It just took over a police station. A new breed of criminal." In this week's podcast, we discuss the under-seen sci-fi thriller 'The Hidden' starring Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri and Claudia Christian. This movie was directed by Jack Sholder. The Hidden IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093185/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt The Hidden Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl-iB4WAB0o Th...

"He's a big-city kid in a small town. They said he'd never win. He knew he had to." On this week's episode we discuss the 1984 teen drama with a kick'in soundtrack, 'Footloose' starring Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer and John Lithgow. This movie was directed by Herbert Ross. Footloose IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087277/?ref_=tttg_tg_tt Footloose Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4narQca4Oc Footloose - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1007657-footloose Bill's L...

"You will feel the power. Live the adventure. Experience the fantastic." In this week's episode, we discuss the epic adventure movie 'Clash of the Titans' starring Harry Hamlin, Judi Bowker and Sir Laurence Olivier. This movie was directed by Desmond Davis and features the amazing stop motion special effects of Ray Harryhausen. Clash of the Titans IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3 Clash of the Titans Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojw1sau98Jg Clash of...

"The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls." In this week's episode, we pay tribute to the late Ivan Reitman, by discussing his comedy classic 'Stripes' which he directed. The movie stars Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Sean Young, P.J. Soles and John Candy. Stripes IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083131/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Stripes Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yajlukh8sic Stripes - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stri...

"The laughter. The lovers. The friends. The fights. The talk. The hurt. The jealousy. The passion. The pressure. The real world." In this week's episode, we discuss the teen drama 'Pretty in Pink' starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy. This movie was written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch. Pretty in Pink IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091790/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Pretty in Pink Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-rAFVlr65k Pretty in Pink - Rotten To...

"A ruthless killer. A beautiful hostage. Two men follow them into the mountains. One for love. One for revenge." In this week's episode, we discuss the 1988 action, thriller 'Shoot to Kill' starring legendary actor Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger and Kirstie Alley. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode. Shoot to Kill - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096098/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Shoot to Kill (Deadly Pursuit) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwA7VR8LFao Shoot to Kill - Rotten Tomatoes: https://w...

"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...

Welcome to the All '80s Movies Podcast where we discuss movies from one of the freshest decades for movies, the 1980's. Season 2 will debut on February 11. 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-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-...

Bill and Jason take a look back on Season 1 of the 'All '80s Movies Podcast' and discuss the highs and lows of creating their first season. Get a Behind the Scenes look on the process of making the show, a story that didn't make it into an episode and a little sneak peek of Season 2. 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/bil...

"The Return of the Great Adventure." For our last movie of season 1, we will be discussing one of the biggest blockbusters of the 80's, "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen and Paul Freeman, this movies was directed by Steven Spielberg based on a story by George Lucas. Raiders of the Lost Ark - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082971/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Raiders of the Lost Ark trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkkzKHCx154 Raiders of the Lost Ark - Rotten Tomat...

"Dalton's the best bouncer in the business. His nights are filled with fast action, hot music and beautiful women. It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it." In this week's episode, we discuss the cult classic action film 'Road House', starring Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliot. This movie was directed by Rowdy Herrington. Road House - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098206/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Road House trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oByMeAfwARs Road House - Rotten T...

"Two jailbirds who just want out of the cage." In this week's episode we discuss one of the biggest blockbuster comedies of the 80's, 1980's 'Stir Crazy' starring Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor and JoBeth Williams. This movie was directed by Sidney Poitier. Stir Crazy - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081562/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1 Stir Crazy trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U1h0aYcXyQ Stir Crazy - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stir_crazy Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https...

"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...

In this week's special minisode, Jason and Bill discuss some of their favorite movies from the '80s that don't quite warrant their own episode (that can always change), but meant a lot to them growing up. These movies are considered "Under the Radar", forgotten movies we don't normally discuss when talking about '80s movies. Each host picks 5 movies on the topic. Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https...

"Davey's hero was imaginary . . . but the enemy agents were real!" In this week's episode, we discuss the children's adventure movie 'Cloak & Dagger' starring Henry Thomas and Dabney Coleman. This movie was directed by Richard Franklin and written by Tom Holland. Cloak & Dagger - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087065/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3 Cloak & Dagger trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjuGX8HYDCQ Cloak & Dagger - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/cloak_and_dagger Bill...

"May the Schwartz be with you! " For this week's episode we discuss Mel Brooks' satire on all things science fiction and outer space with the 1987 comedy "Spaceballs". The movie stars Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Rick Moranis and John Candy. It was written and directed by Mel Brooks who also plays two characters in the movie. Spaceballs - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094012/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Spaceballs trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTuFQAXD0aE Spaceballs - Rotten Tomatoes: ht...

"Beware the Moon." For our final episode of our "Splatter Cinema Month" series, we will be discussing the horror/comedy classic, 'An American Werewolf in London' starring David Naughton, Jenny Agutter and Griffin Dunne. The movie was written and directed by John Landis. An American Werewolf in London - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082010/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 An American Werewolf in London trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRVH3z_erjA An American Werewolf in London - Rotten Tomatoes:...

"In Space No One Can Eat Ice Cream!" It's our fourth episode of our "Splatter Cinema Month" series and we will be discussing the 1988 cult horror classic, 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space' starring Suzanne Snyder, Grant Cramer and John Allen Nelson. This movie was co-written and directed by Stephen Chiodo. Killer Klowns From Outer Space - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095444/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Killer Klowns From Outer Space trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVQ3AGzeB_0 Killer Klowns...

"The Sequel To The Ultimate Experience In Grueling Terror" We are at the midway point of our "Splatter Cinema Month" and in this week's episode we are discussing the 1987 horror/comedy 'Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn'. This sequel stars Bruce Campbell and Sarah Berry and was written and directed by Sam Raimi. Evil Dead II - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092991/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8 Evil Dead II trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCo5iN7SbUU Evil Dead II - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rotte...

"The camp's activity for today...Murder!" In the second episode of our "Splatter Cinema Month" series, we discuss the slasher classic 'Sleepaway Camp' starring Felissa Rose, Johnathan Tiersten and Karen Field. Written and directed by Robert Hiltzik. Sleepaway Camp - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086320/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Sleepaway Camp trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vImv6yxkxJE Sleepaway Camp - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sleepaway_camp Bill's Letterboxd ...

"An Adult Nightmare." For our first episode in our "Splatter Cinema Month Series" we will be discussing 'Stephen King's Children of the Corn' starring Linda Hamilton, Peter Horton and Courtney Gains. Directed by Fritz Kiersch. Children of the Corn - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087050/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Children of the Corn trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs6z1D4gVp4 Children of the Corn - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1004047-children_of_the_corn Bill's Lett...

"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 ...