80's Flick Flashback
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 Christm...

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Dec. 11, 2023

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

This ’80s 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 razor-sharp commentary, causing audiences to laugh and reflect on the absurdity of the disparities between the haves and the have-nots. As we revisit this holiday cult classic, we will celebrate not only the impeccable comedic timing of its top-notch cast but also the f…

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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 it...

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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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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 unstoppable masked killer, others longed for the simplicity that made the original movie a timeless classic. As we witness the return of the mystifying Michael Myers, we are reminded of his baffling resilience, having survived his supposed final confrontation in the previous fli…

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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 the...

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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 an...

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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 ...

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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 tradi...

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