All '80s Movies Podcast
The movie podcast where we discuss the blockbusters, the flops and everything in between from one of the freshest decades for movies...the 1980's.
Episodes
July 20, 2024 • 92 mins
"All his life, Ray Kinsella was searching for his dreams. Then one day, his dreams came looking for him." As we continue our "Summer at the Cinema Series", we will be discussing the 1989 baseball fantasy movie 'Field of Dreams.' The movie stars Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones and Burt Lancaster. Written and directed by Phil Alden Robinson. Based on the book "Shoeless Joe" by W.P. Kinsella.
Field of Dreams - IMDB: https...
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July 13, 2024 • 90 mins
"Sometimes what you're looking for... is right beside you." For this week's episode, we continue our 4th "Summer at the Summer Series" where all the movies we discuss take place during the summer. We turn our attention to the cult teen comedy 'Secret Admirer' starring C. Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin and Kelly Preston. Co-written and directed by David Greenwalt.
Secret Admirer - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089981/?ref_=nv_sr...
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July 6, 2024 • 93 mins
"A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!" For this week's episode, we kick off our 4th "Summer at the Summer Series" where all the movies we discuss take place during the summer. We start things off with the cult slasher movie 'The Burning' starring Brian Matthews, Leah Ayers and Brian Backer. It also stars Jason Alexander, Holly Hunter and Fisher Stevens. Directed by Tony Maylam.
The Burning - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com...
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June 29, 2024 • 91 mins
"An Ancient Sport Becomes A Deadly Game." In this week's episode, we discuss the action sport thriller 'Kickboxer' starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Alexio and Dennis Chan. Directed by Mark DiSalle and David Worth.
Kickboxer - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097659/?ref_=tttg_ov
Kickboxer - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1011487-kickboxer
Kickboxer Deleted Scene (Dennis Alexio's voice not dubbed): https...
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June 22, 2024 • 93 mins
"Knowing what you know now, what would you do differently? Peggy Sue is going back with the chance to change her destiny." In this week's episode, we are discussing the fantasy comedy 'Peggy Sue Got Married' starring Kathleen Turner and Nicolas Cage. Directed by Francis Coppola.
Peggy Sue Got Married - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091738/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_q_peggy%2520sue
Peggy Sue Got Married - Rotten Tomatoes: ht...
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June 15, 2024 • 91 mins
"The sailor man with the spinach can!" For this week's episode, we are discussing 'Popeye' based on the "Thimble Theatre" comic strip. The movie stars Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall and Ray Walston. Directed by Robert Altman.
Popeye - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081353/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_q_popeye
Popeye - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1016534-popeye
Popeye Village Malta: https://popeyemalta.com...
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June 8, 2024 • 96 mins
"We're ready to believe you." In this week's episode, we are discussing one of the biggest comedies of all time, 'Ghostbusters' as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary. The movie stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and William Atherton. Directed by Ivan Reitman.
Ghostbusters - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087332/?ref_=tttg_ov
Ghostbusters - Rotten Tomatoes: ht...
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May 31, 2024 • 96 mins
"Rollie Tyler is the movies' best special effects man. Now somebody wants him to do it for real. But is he the weapon or the victim, Is it murder or is it... F/X" In this week's episode, we are discussing the 1986 action thriller 'F/X' starring Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy and Diane Venora. Directed by Robert Mandel.
F/X - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089118/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5_tt_5_nm_3_q_fx
F/X - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www....
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May 18, 2024 • 104 mins
"Monday... Escape with their lives from New York... Tuesday... Impersonate F.B.I. agents in Chicago... Wednesday... Steal plane in New Mexico... Thursday... Almost kill each other by accident... Friday... Almost kill each other on purpose..." In this week's episode, we are discussing the action comedy 'Midnight Run' starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. Directed by Martin Brest.
Midnight Run - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title...
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May 11, 2024 • 97 mins
"Beyond our time, beyond our universe...there is a planet besieged by alien invaders, where a young king must rescue his love from the clutches of the Beast. Or risk the death of his world." For this week's episode, we are discussing the sci-fi adventure 'Krull' starring Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony and Freddie Jones. Directed by Peter Yates. The movie also stars Liam Neeson and Robbie Coltrane.
Krull - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/...
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May 4, 2024 • 97 mins
"It's open all day...and cookin' all night." In this week's episode, we are discussing the directorial debut of Barry Levinson, the 1982 comedy drama 'Diner'. The movie stars a bunch of up and coming actors such as Steve Guttenberg, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Daniel Stern, Tim Daly, Ellen Barkin and Paul Reiser. It was nominated for one Oscar for Best Screenplay.
Diner - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083833/?ref_=ttawd_ov
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April 27, 2024 • 98 mins
"Nobody leans on Sharky's Machine." For this week's episode, we are discussing the neo-noir action thriller 'Sharky's Machine' starring Burt Reynolds, Rachel Ward and Charles Durning. Based on the novel of the same name by William Diehl, this movie was also directed by Burt Reynolds.
Sharky's Machine- IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083064/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_6_nm_2_q_sharkys
Sharky's Machine - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.ro...
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April 19, 2024 • 92 mins
"The Army was no laughing matter until Judy Benjamin joined it." For this week's episode, we are discussing the 1980 military comedy 'Private Benjamin" starring Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan and Armand Assante. Directed by Howard Zieff.
Private Benjamin- IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081375/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_10
Private Benjamin - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/private_benjamin
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April 12, 2024 • 118 mins
"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 Nominee Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue and William Zabka. Directed by John G. Avildsen.
The Karate Kid- IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087538/?ref_=tttg_ov
The Karate Kid - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentoma...
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April 5, 2024 • 100 mins
"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 person. Any experience. Anything you can imagine." In this week's episode we are discussing the sci-fi drama 'Brainstorm' starring Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood and Louise Fletcher. Directed by Douglas Trum...
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March 29, 2024 • 95 mins
"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 Cruise and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Directed by Martin Scorsese, it is based on the book of the same name by Walter Tevis.
The Color of Money - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090863/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_1...
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March 22, 2024 • 91 mins
"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 Hannah and Rick Rossovich. Based on the 19th Century play "Cyrano de Bergerac," this movie was directed by Fred Schepisi.
Roxanne - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093886/?ref_=tttrv_ov
Roxanne - Rotten Toma...
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March 15, 2024 • 98 mins
"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 Sidney Lumet.
Family Business - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097328/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_56_act
Family Business - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/family_business
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March 8, 2024 • 92 mins
"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, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson and Mare Winningham. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
St. Elmo's Fire - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090060/?ref_=tttg_ov
St. Elmo's Fire - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www....
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March 1, 2024 • 94 mins
"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 and Morris Day. Directed by Albert Magnoli.
Purple Rain - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087957/?ref_=rvi_tt
Purple Rain - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/purple_rain
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