Episode 1: Flash Gordon

Laser whips, football fights, sexy alien princesses, and a soundtrack from Queen—Flash Gordon has a little bit of everything. But does this 1980 cult classic still hold up, or is it just a glorified fever dream from our childhoods?

In this first-ever episode of The Regular Guy Movie Show, Seth, Justin, and Brian revisit the campy, over-the-top world of Flash Gordon to see if it still delivers the same thrills, laughs, and sci-fi spectacle we remember.

In This Episode:

• The Acting – Was Sam J. Jones a fitting hero, or was Flash Gordon’s charisma lost in translation (and dubbing)?
• Ming the Merciless – Is Max von Sydow’s performance an iconic villain portrayal, or does it come across as unintentionally hilarious?
• The Queen Soundtrack – Did the legendary band’s music elevate the film beyond its limitations?
• Camp & Special Effects – Did the self-aware cheesiness work, or was this just a failed attempt at a Star Wars competitor?
• Behind-the-Scenes Trivia – From botched sequels to behind-the-scenes drama, we dig into the movie’s troubled production.
• Why Was Quicksand EVERYWHERE in ‘80s Movies? – A deep dive into one of cinema’s most baffling tropes.
• Does It Hold Up? – The final verdict from three very different perspectives: pure nostalgia, first-time viewing, and critical sci-fi analysis.

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