Darren and Matt's 80s Adventure

Nov 17 2024 114 ep. 69 mins 10
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Darren and Matt are taking an excellent adventure through the 80's. Join them weekly as they break down some of the greatest (and some of the worst) films of the best decade in recent history.

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The NeverEnding Story (1984)

Nov 17 2024 91 mins  
“They look like big, good, strong hands, don't they? I always thought that's what they were.” This episode we journey through the mythical land of Fantasia and beyond with Bastian, Atreyu and a whole collection of quirky and wonderful characters. This gem from 1984 still captures the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike today, so why not take a listen and see wh

Evil Dead 2 (1987)

Oct 31 2024 80 mins  
“There's something out there. That... that witch in the cellar is only part of it. It lives... out in those woods, in the dark... something... something that's come back from the dead.” Happy Halloween! This episode we are getting “groovy” with Ash in Evil Dead 2. This bonkers Sam Rami film from 1987 has an amazing cult following but will it have two more by the end of the

Critters (1986)

Oct 20 2024 67 mins  
“I... I swallowed my chewing tobacco.” As we approach halloween we decided to take a look at 1986’s Critters. This film with numerous Gremlins comparisons terrorised one of us when watching it on video back in the day but is it as scary now or just plain goofy. Clocking in at under 90 minutes how much damage can these little terrors from outer space do? Take a listen to hear

Fletch (1985)

Sep 29 2024 66 mins  
“Why don't we go lay on the bed and I'll fill you in?” This film was suggested to us by a long time listener and we have finally got round to it after our sequels tour. So, this episode we get to both watch an 80’s film that neither of us have seen before with 1985’s Fletch. This Chevy Chase film has its fair share of fans but will it make two new ones? Have a listen and fi

Back to the Future Part 2 (1989)

Sep 15 2024 71 mins  
"No, I know; you did send me back to the future. But I'm back - I'm back from the future." This episode we return to a set of films that we hold dear, the Back to the Future Trilogy. Once again we find ourselves in Hill Valley in a multitude of time periods with good old Marty and Doc. The first instalment was a very high score from both of us and you can find that in the back cata

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

Sep 01 2024 68 mins  
"I'm surprised you haven't heard of me, I got a bad reputation, like sometimes I just go nuts like now ha ha!" This week we take a jaunt to 1989 to see what trouble Riggs and Murtaugh are going to get themselves into. As a bonus, in this smash sequel they are joined by the ever brilliant Joe Pesci who lets us know what they do to you at the drive through, okay? So get yourself a co

Rambo: First Blood Part 2 (1985)

Aug 10 2024 76 mins  
“I've always believed that the mind is the best weapon.” This episode we go back to the world of Rambo to see what happens next. Is this as good as the first film and will we enjoy it as much? To hear our thoughts on First Blood just search for episode 68. So grab a beer and join us as we travel back to 1985 to have a look at Rambo: First Blood Part 2.As always, thank you for l

The Karate Kid Part 2 (1986)

Jul 21 2024 79 mins  
“You know... When MY father died, I spent a lot of time thinking I hadn't been such a great son. It seemed to me like I could have listened a little more, spent a little more time with him together... I felt so guilty, you know, like he did everything for me and I didn't do anything for him. Then one day I realized... that I did the greatest thing I ever did for him before he die

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

Jul 07 2024 67 mins  
“This is it, Jennifer: your big break in TV.” This week we return to Elm Street for the third installment of the long running horror franchise and watch Freddy spout one-liners as he kills some more unfortunate victims. Frequent listeners will spot that we haven’t covered the second film yet but there is plenty of time for that. If you want to hear what we thought of the firs

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Jun 23 2024 79 mins  
“You dolt! Do you think my son would be that stupid? That he would bring my diary all the way back here?” This week we spend time with our old friend Indiana Jones and this time his father is along for the ride too. This film marks the last of the 80’s Indiana Jones films so how does it fare alongside Temple of Doom (Episode 20)? One thing is for sure, life is never dull with