It's easy to forget how wonderfully weird big studio filmmaking could get in the 1980s. This one didn't work in theaters — it opened against Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Star Trek III, and bombed hard. But The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension…
Remember when discovering a movie meant taking a chance on a VHS box at the video store? 📼 In this clip, we talk about first seeing "Stand By Me" , discovering River Phoenix and Wil Wheaton, and keeping that tape in permanent rotation! What was the ONE 80s movie you…
Long before an entire generation of moviegoers learned that six words — "give my daughter the shot" — could completely wreck them, James L. Brooks crafted one of the most emotionally seismic mother-daughter dramas ever put on film. In this video, we dive into Terms of Endearment (1983), the Best…
Remember sneaking downstairs to catch this on cable? In this video, we're cruising back to 1981 for a full nostalgic rewatch of The Cannonball Run — the star-packed, rule-breaking road race comedy that defined a generation of Saturday afternoon TV reruns and VHS rentals. We dig into the movie's real-life…
In 1982, Paramount Pictures took a massive gamble on a sequel to one of the biggest musical blockbusters in history. While Grease 2 struggled at the box office, it went on to become one of the most beloved cult classics of the 1980s! On this episode of the 80s Flick…
"Remember, Sully, when I promised to kill you last? I lied." Strap on your tactical vest and load up your rocket launcher, because this week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are diving headfirst into the ultimate one-man-army movie: 1985’s Commando. When a retired elite Special Forces operative, John…
The ultimate 1980s camp comedy had a wild path to the big screen! In this clip from the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we dive into the classic tropes of Ernest Goes to Camp (1987), why Disney wanted it under the Touchstone banner instead of their main studio, and Jim Varney's…
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?" In 1986, director Rob Reiner adapted Stephen King’s novella The Body into one of the most emotionally resonant, deeply nostalgic, and unforgettable films of all time: "Stand By Me". On this…
What's the worst that could happen on a blind date? This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, hosts Tim Williams and Laramy Wells are popping the cheap champagne and revisiting the 1987 screwball comedy classic, Blind Date! Before he was John McClane saving Nakatomi Plaza, Bruce Willis made his…
"Hey, you guys!!" In 1985, director Richard Donner and producer Steven Spielberg unleashed a cinematic treasure that defined childhood adventure for an entire generation. On this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are heading to Astoria, Oregon, to unearth the absolute holy grail of retro cinema: The Goonies!…
"Goonies never say die!" In 1985, director Richard Donner and producer Steven Spielberg unleashed a cinematic treasure that defined childhood adventure for an entire generation. On this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are heading to Astoria, Oregon, to unearth the absolute holy grail of retro cinema: The…
Grab your seat belts and brace yourselves for the ultimate emotional rollercoaster. This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and guest co-host Ben Carpenter dive headfirst into Ron Howard’s 1989 comedic masterpiece: "Parenthood". Long before modern family sitcoms took over, this movie delivered an unflinching, hilarious, and…
"KnowhutImean, Vern?" In 1987, Jim Varney took his wildly popular regional commercial character, Ernest P. Worrell, and proved he could carry a Hollywood blockbuster. In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are heading straight to Kamp Kikakee to revisit the absolute classic, Ernest Goes to Camp! From…
The next time you’re home, taking a sick day from work, eating a bowl of chicken noodle soup, and watching The Price Is Right, pay close attention to the announcer. In this highlight from the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams shocks co-host Bethany Wells with an unbelievable piece…
In 1981, Ray Harryhausen gave us a masterclass in tension and practical special effects with Medusa's Lair in Clash of the Titans. In this highlight from the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams and guest co-host Chris McMichen break down why this specific sequence still holds up as one…
Before CGI took over Hollywood, a giant rolling boulder changed action cinema forever. In 1981, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas teamed up to give us the ultimate blockbuster adventure: Raiders of the Lost Ark. In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are breaking down the origin story…
Would you pay $1,000 to be popular? In 1987, Ronald Miller (Patrick Dempsey) showed us exactly what happens when you trade your lawnmower—and your soul—for a seat at the "cool kids" table. In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and Bethany Wells dive deep into the…
This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams and guest Bethany Wells take a trip back to 1987 to revisit the quintessential teen rom-com, Can’t Buy Me Love. Before Patrick Dempsey was "McDreamy," he was Ronald Miller—a nerd with a lawnmower and a thousand-dollar plan to win…
In this highlight from the latest episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams and guest Ben Carpenter discuss the ultimate betrayal in the 1984 thriller, Cloak & Dagger. We’ve all had those movie moments that stuck with us long after the credits rolled. For Tim, it was…
"Release the Kraken!" In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and guest co-host Chris McMichen travel back to 1981 to discuss the legendary fantasy epic, Clash of the Titans. Before CGI changed movies forever, Ray Harryhausen used his "Dynamation" magic to bring Medusa, Pegasus, and the…
Release the Kraken! This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and guest co-host Chris McMichen journey back to 1981 to revisit the ultimate mythological masterpiece: Clash of the Titans. Before digital pixels took over, Ray Harryhausen’s legendary stop-motion magic brought the gods of Olympus and the monsters…
Could a video game cartridge hold the secrets to national security? In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams dives deep into the 1984 cult classic Cloak & Dagger. Starring Henry Thomas (fresh off his E.T. fame) and the legendary Dabney Coleman, this film blurred the…
In this episode, Tim Williams and Ben Carpenter discuss the 1984 film 'Cloak and Dagger' and share their childhood memories, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes trivia. They explore the cast and characters, reflecting on the impact of the film on their lives. A nostalgic journey through the 80s classic 'Cloak and Dagger'…
Did the death of Optimus Prime change you forever? 🤖 You aren’t alone. In this clip from the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and guest Nicholas Pepin discuss the "trauma-core" cinema of the 1980s. We’re diving into that infamous moment in The Transformers: The Movie (1986) where Hasbro did…