Episodes

"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...

"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...