Think you know Civil War movies? Think again. This episode dives into the powerful story behind "Glory," the first African-American regiment’s fight for freedom, true heroics, and Hollywood’s creative license. Plus, some Oscar wins, epic battle scenes, and a little trivia to keep your Civil War brain buzzing. Main Topics:…
Step onto the battlefield for one of the most powerful and critically acclaimed films of the 1980s. This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams is joined by guest co-host Laramy Wells to honor the 1989 cinematic masterpiece, Glory. Together, they examine the harrowing and heroic true…
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Start spreading the news... Jason is leaving Crystal Lake today! In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and guest co-hosts (Charlie Cotter, Nicholas Pepin, and Laramy Wells) punch their tickets for the SS Lazarus to discuss the eighth installment of the legendary slasher franchise: Friday the…
Start spreading the news... Jason is leaving Crystal Lake today! In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Charlie Cotter, Nicholas Pepin, and Laramy Wells punch their tickets for the SS Lazarus to discuss the eighth installment of the legendary slasher franchise: Friday the…
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Move it, move it, move it! On this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and the crew (Chad Sheppard, Laramy Wells, and Robby Retro) are reporting for duty to investigate one of the biggest comedy franchises in history: "Police Academy". In this episode, we strip away the…
How did a low-budget comedy about inept cadets spawn a massive franchise? In this episode of 80s Flick Flashback, Tim Williams is joined by Chad Sheppard, Laramy Wells, and Robby Retro to crack the case on Police Academy. We dive deep into the precinct to explore: • The Origin Story:…
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In this episode of the 80's Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams and his co-hosts Ben Carpenter, Chris McMichen, and Nicholas Pepin dive into the comedic classic "The Naked Gun" from 1988. They discuss the film's origins, its connection to the short-lived TV series "Police Squad!", and the unique style…
In this episode of the 80's Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams and co-hosts Ben Carpenter, Chris McMichen, and Nicholas Pepin dive into the classic comedy film 'The Naked Gun.' They discuss their first impressions, memorable scenes, character analyses, and the film's impact on comedy. The conversation also touches on…
No one could have played the role of Roger Murdoch better than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! Listen to or watch the full episode for more great behind-the-scenes stories and 80s nostalgia.
Even during the lively era of the Marx Brothers' films at Paramount Pictures—featuring vaudevillian chaos like Horse Feathers and Duck Soup, or Mel Brooks parodies such as Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein—audiences had never experienced the overwhelming number of jokes like the ones in this 80s flick. These gags are…
Even during the lively era of the Marx Brothers' films at Paramount Pictures—featuring vaudevillian chaos like Horse Feathers and Duck Soup, or Mel Brooks parodies such as Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein—audiences had never experienced the overwhelming number of jokes like the ones in this 80s flick. These gags are…
That Rudolph guy and his red nose may get most of the hype when it comes to Santa's furry transport team, but he isn't the only caribou who's earned his stripes... or, should I say, antlers. That's part of what makes this 80s flick a nostalgic centerpiece of the holidays.…
That Rudolph guy and his red nose may get most of the hype when it comes to Santa's furry transport team, but he isn't the only caribou who's earned his stripes... or, should I say, antlers. That's part of what makes this 80s flick a nostalgic centerpiece of the holidays.…
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Whenever Christmas time comes around, and you see lists of the best holiday movies — and even the most underrated ones — you’ll almost certainly never find this 80s flick on any of them. It really hasn’t managed to embed itself in Christmas pop culture like some other films have,…
We usually stick to theatrically released 80s flicks, but when Ruby Wells makes a special request, we listen! So we’re taking a detour to Sillyville! In this special episode, Ruby Wells and her mom, Bethany Wells, join the pod to defend the honor of the 1989 classic "Wee Sing in…
Whenever Christmas time comes around, and you see lists of the best holiday movies — and even the most underrated ones — you’ll almost certainly never find this 80s flick on any of them. It really hasn’t managed to embed itself in Christmas pop culture like some other films have,…
Guest co-host, Bethany Wells, shares where she rates "Mannequin" on the "Rewatchability & Nostalgia Meter". Listen or watch the full episode on YouTube & Spotify. Listen on your favorite podcasting platform.
Long before Kim Cattrall appeared on HBO as the outspoken, sexually confident, “I’ll try anything once” Samantha Jones in Sex and the City, she played an Egyptian woman under a spell and reincarnated as a shop-window dummy. Inspired by Pygmalion, the tale from Ovid’s Metamorphoses poem which tells the story…
Long before Kim Cattrall appeared on HBO as the outspoken, sexually confident, “I’ll try anything once” Samantha Jones in Sex and the City, she played an Egyptian woman under a spell and reincarnated as a shop-window dummy. Inspired by Pygmalion, the tale from Ovid’s Metamorphoses poem which tells the story…
This '80s flick is to All Hallows’ Eve what "A Christmas Story" is to Christmas: a true classic deserving a 24-hour marathon and a wild all-night celebration where blood takes the place of alcohol. Director Tom Holland’s heartfelt homage to vampire movies breathed new life into a horror subgenre that…