80's Flick Flashback
March 27, 2024

BONUS - "The Verdict" (1982) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast

This Oscar-nominated 80s flick may sound like just another courtroom drama. Frank Galvin is a washed-up ambulance-chasing attorney battling his demons in Boston. When he takes on a seemingly straightforward medical malpracti…
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March 15, 2024

#103 - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988) with Bethany Wells, Chris Adams, and Chad Sheppard

This 80’s comedy classic is one remake that actually surpassed the original! The plot is simple, two con men with differing styles of grifting make a bet to see who can out-swindle a wealthy heiress on the glamorous French R…
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March 1, 2024

#102 - "License To Drive" (1988) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast

Are you ready for a high-octane adventure through the tumultuous world of teenage rebellion and automotive mayhem? Then jump into the driver’s seat because it's time to rediscover the laughter, hijinks, and teenage romance t…
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Feb. 16, 2024

#101 - "Running Scared" (1986) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" & Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette"

The buddy cop action-comedy movie hit its heyday by the end of the 1980s with genre-defining box office winners like "48 Hrs." and "Lethal Weapon." The formula is pretty straightforward - two wise-cracking detectives, who sh…
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Feb. 2, 2024

#100 - 80's Flick Flashback 100th Episode Special

Get ready to test your knowledge about the silver screen sensations of the 1980s! From E.T. phoning home to Indiana Jones cracking his whip, we've got a reel-to-reel rundown of 80s movie trivia as you've never heard before. …
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Jan. 19, 2024

#99 - "No Way Out" (1987) with JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast

This rollercoaster ride of espionage and intrigue is like a maze where secrets are hidden, loyalties are deceitful, and nothing is quite what it seems. But this 80s flick isn't just your run-of-the-mill thriller; it's a mind…
Guest: J.B. Huffman
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Jan. 5, 2024

#98 - "Spies Like Us" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast

Set against the backdrop of heightened Cold War tensions, this 80s flick introduces us to two bumbling government employees unwittingly thrust into the world of international espionage. Tasked with a decoy mission to distrac…
Guest: Laramy Wells
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Dec. 22, 2023

#97 - "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989) with Bethany Wells (Abbreviated Replay)

This 80’s flick was meant to be just another chapter in the misadventures of Clark W. Griswold and his family, but it has become one of the most surprisingly popular and most quoted holiday movies of all time. So this Christ…
Guest: Bethany Wells
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Dec. 11, 2023

#96 - "Trading Places" (1983) with Tyra Williams

This 80’s flick is more than just a vehicle for laughs; it's a biting satire that skewers societal norms and exposes the fault lines of privilege and inequality. Its significance lies in using humor as a Trojan horse for raz…
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Nov. 29, 2023

#95 - "The Little Mermaid" (1989)

This late 80s underwater masterpiece invited moviegoers to revisit the beguiling world beneath the waves, where a spirited mermaid dared to dream of a life beyond the ocean's shimmering horizon. Its enduring appeal lies in i…
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Nov. 10, 2023

#94 - "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987) with Bethany Wells

This 80s flick is a shining example of teenage adventures and unexpected chaos. This lively comedy about growing up invites us to revisit the wild night that forever changed the lives of a suburban babysitter and her diverse…
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Nov. 3, 2023

BONUS - An Interview with 80s Actor Keith Coogan ("The Fox and the Hound", "Adventures in Babysitting", "Hiding Out")

Prepare for an exciting bonus episode featuring a true 80s legend. You might remember him from iconic films like "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987), "Hiding Out" (1987), "Toy Soldiers" (1991), and "Don't Tell Mom the Babysit…
Guest: Keith Coogan
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Oct. 27, 2023

#93 - "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers" (1989) with Charlie Cotter and Laramy Wells

Opinions were divided when this 80s horror flick sequel hit theaters, but the franchise demonstrated its unyielding commitment to advancing its storyline. While some fans appreciated the added complexity given to the unstopp…
Guest: Laramy Wells
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Oct. 13, 2023

#92 - "Friday the 13th: A New Beginning" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette"

This 80s Flick sequel is often remembered as a complete misfire among the wide range of slasher classics. Screenwriter and director Danny Steinmann, whose limited filmography was mainly exploitation films, ventured beyond th…
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Sept. 29, 2023

#91 - "Creepshow" (1982) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast

In 1982, horror aficionados were treated to a ghoulishly delightful cinematic experience with the release of this 80s Flick, a morbid masterpiece directed by George A. Romero and written by the legendary Stephen King. This a…
Guest: Laramy Wells
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Sept. 22, 2023

#90 - "The Last Starfighter" (1984) with Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast

For a whole generation of video-game-playing kids, this 80s flick represents a special kind of wish-fulfillment: a down-on-his-luck kid becomes a video-game champ, only to find himself recruited to fight in an interplanetary…
Guest: Chris Adams
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Sept. 1, 2023

#89 - "Dead Poets Society" (1989) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast & Nicholas Pepin from"Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast

This 80’s flick explores the complex terrain of friendships, aspirations, and the struggle to find one's own identity outside of the classroom. The story takes place at an all-boys preparatory school in the 1950s, where trad…
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Aug. 18, 2023

#88 - "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" (1983) with Chris McMichen

In the vast cosmos of cinematic history, few stories have resonated as powerfully as the Star Wars saga. This 80’s flick sequel is the third installment of George Lucas's space-faring epic and draws us back into a galaxy far…
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Aug. 4, 2023

#87 - "Ghostbusters II" (1989) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast

Who you gonna call when paranormal chaos once again descends upon New York City? Thanks to this 80s flick sequel, the answer remains the same—Ghostbusters! Taking place five years after the team's first victory over the Stay…
Guest: Laramy Wells
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July 21, 2023

#86 - "Lethal Weapon 2" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast

In 1987, Lethal Weapon took everyone by surprise when it hit theaters. It was like a bomb went off and re-ignited the buddy cop genre with a bang! The perfect mix of an established director, two lead actors with undeniable c…
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July 7, 2023

#85 - "Rambo: First Blood Part II" (1985) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast

In the realm of iconic action movies, few characters have achieved the legendary status of John Rambo. The name itself evokes images of a relentless warrior, a solitary figure pushed to his limits, and an embodiment of pure …
Guests: Gerry D , Laramy Wells
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June 23, 2023

#84 - "National Lampoon's European Vacation" (1985) with Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast & Chad Sheppard

This 80’s flick sequel brings a blend of family chaos, outrageous escapades, and a sprinkle of British humor. Get ready to tag along with the Griswolds as they embark on a madcap European adventure, where every tourist spot …
Guest: Chris Adams
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June 9, 2023

#83 - "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette"

Released just three years after the iconic "Raiders of the Lost Ark," this action-packed prequel takes us back to the 1930s, where we find our intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones in a web of peril when he becomes entangled…
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May 26, 2023

#82 - "Platoon" (1986) with JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast

Since its release this 80’s flick is still considered by many to be one of the best war movies ever made. The director — who himself was wounded twice while serving with the US Army in Vietnam — famously put his cast through…
Guest: J.B. Huffman
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