Let's be honest: the '80s were a minefield for horror comedies. But for every "Gremlins" and "Monster Squad", you had to suffer through duds like "My Mom's A Werewolf" or "My Best Friend’s a Vampire". A few films got the formula right, and one, in particular, became a cultural phenomenon.…
Let's be honest: the '80s were a minefield for horror comedies. But for every Gremlins and Monster Squad, you had to suffer through duds like My Mom's A Werewolf or My Best Friend’s a Vampire. A few films got the formula right, and one, in particular, became a cultural phenomenon.…
For some, the memories of the 1980s feature seeing the cover multiple Time and Newsweek magazines, fearing that America might go to war with Russia. It didn’t help that the Russians were often portrayed as the default villains in movies, TV shows, and even WWF matches. Then, there was this…
C. Thomas Howell can't escape hearing "Wolverines!" when out in public. Thankfully, Tim and Chris didn't embarrass him when they got to meet him in person a few years ago. Listen or watch the full episode for more!
For some, the memories of the 1980s feature seeing the cover multiple Time and Newsweek magazines, fearing that America might go to war with Russia. It didn’t help that the Russians were often portrayed as the default villains in movies, TV shows, and even WWF matches. Then, there was this…
The board game “Clue” originated in the 1940s as “Cluedo” overseas and was later brought to the U.S. by Parker Brothers. Now owned by Hasbro, it has inspired many spin-offs, including a TV show, themed editions like the “Simpsons” version, and a VCR game. Alongside classics like “Monopoly,” “Cranium,” “The…
Tim Williams asks guest co-hosts to choose the most iconic scene in "Clue". Which scene stands out the most to you? Listen or watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify or favorite podcasting platform.
The board game “Clue” originated in the 1940s as “Cluedo” overseas and was later brought to the U.S. by Parker Brothers. Now owned by Hasbro, it has inspired many spin-offs, including a TV show, themed editions like the “Simpsons” version, and a VCR game. Alongside classics like “Monopoly,” “Cranium,” “The…
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Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Chris Adams and JB Huffman talk about the iconic scenes that made "Rocky III" one of the best of the franchise. Listen or watch the full episode for more!
Since the Italian Stallion first appeared on screen in 1976, Rocky Balboa’s cinematic story has become a staple of pop culture, not just in America but around the world. The tropes from the film have been emulated and parodied many times over the years in other movies, TV shows, and…
Since the Italian Stallion first appeared on screen in 1976, Rocky Balboa’s cinematic story has become a staple of pop culture, not just in America but around the world. The tropes from the film have been emulated and parodied many times over the years in other movies, TV shows, and…
In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams, along with guests Nicholas Pepin and Laramy Wells, delve into the iconic horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. They discuss the film's origins, production challenges, memorable death scenes, and the impact of practical effects.…
Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Nicholas Pepin and Laramy Wells have some opinions on the "Dream Powers" (or lack thereof) the characters possess and display against Freddy Krueger. Full episode releases Friday, August 15th. Listen or watch the full episode for more!
For years, the absence of Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, and Dr. Loomis caused many fans of the Halloween movies to feel confused, reject the film, or even become angry. However, as time has passed, those feelings have softened, and the film has been reevaluated on its own merits. While John…
Tim Williams and guest co-host, Nicholas Pepin, discuss how gore-less "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" is compared to the original "Halloween" and horror icons it inspired.
Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Gerry D, Nicholas, Pepin, and Chad Sheppard share their experiences of seeing "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" for the first time.
For years, the absence of Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, and Dr. Loomis caused many fans of the Halloween movies to feel confused, reject the film, or even become angry. However, as time has passed, those feelings have softened, and the film has been reevaluated on its own merits. While John…
1989 was what some might call a good year for movies. The top-grossing films could easily be mistaken for anyone's favorite 80s movies list: Batman, Lethal Weapon 2, Rain Man, Ghostbusters II. You might even consider including Tango & Cash. But only one 1989 release brought back the iconic bullwhip…
1989 was what some might call a good year for movies. The top-grossing films could easily be mistaken for anyone's favorite 80s movies list: Batman, Lethal Weapon 2, Rain Man, Ghostbusters II. You might even consider including Tango & Cash. But only one 1989 release brought back the iconic bullwhip…
The opening sequence of "Rambo III" got us thinking about the age-old question: "Who would win in a fight between Rocky and Rambo?" Listen or watch the full episode now to hear the full discussion!
On this episode of 80s Flick Flashback, we're diving into a film that followed a surprising stumble for one of the biggest action stars of the decade: Sylvester Stallone's Rambo III. In 1987, Sylvester Stallone seemed invincible. After dominating the box office in 1985 with Rocky IV and Rambo: First…
On this episode of 80s Flick Flashback, we're diving into a film that followed a surprising stumble for one of the biggest action stars of the decade: Sylvester Stallone's Rambo III. In 1987, Sylvester Stallone seemed invincible. After dominating the box office in 1985 with Rocky IV and Rambo: First…
Why can't Daniel LaRusso keep a girlfriend? In this soundbite, Tim Williams and guest co-host, JB Huffman, try to figure out why The Karate Kid had to have a different love interest in each movie - even though for Part III, the decision was made not to have Robin Lively…
