All '80s Movies Podcast

Apr 07 2025 173 ep. 97 mins 47
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The movie podcast where we discuss the blockbusters, the flops and everything in between from one of the freshest decades for movies...the 1980's.

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Top Secret! (1984)

Apr 07 2025 91 mins  
"A Film. Don't tell anyone." For this week's episode, we are discussing the zany comedy that spoofs World War II, espionage, 'The Blue Lagoon' and Elvis movies, 'Top Secret!'. The movie stars Val Kilmer and Lucy Gutteridge. Co-written and directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. This episode was recorded before we learned of Val Kilmer's passing. Heartfelt condolenc

Escape From New York (1981)

Mar 31 2025 103 mins  
"1997. New York City is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane." For this week's episode we discuss the dystopian sci-fi adventure 'Escape From New York.' The movie stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine and Harry Dean Stanton. Co-written and directed by John Carpenter. Apologies to pronouncing Lee Van Cleef's character's name w

The Dead Zone (1983)

Mar 24 2025 98 mins  
"In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it." For this week's episode we discuss the sci-fi horror drama 'The Dead Zone' The movie stars Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt and Martin Sheen. Directed by David Cronenberg. Based on the novel by Stephen King. The Dead Zone - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085407/?ref_=

48 HRS. (1982)

Mar 15 2025 94 mins  
"The boys are back in town. Nick Nolte is a cop. Eddie Murphy is a convict. They couldn't have liked each other less. They couldn't have needed each other more. And the last place they ever expected to be is on the same side. Even for... 48 HRS." For this week's episode we discuss the debut of Eddie Murphy in 1982's action, comedy, cop drama '48 HRS.' The movie also stars Nick Nolt

Batman (1989)

Mar 07 2025 113 mins  
"Only one will claim the night." We kick off Season 5 with the biggest movie of 1989, 'Batman.' The movie stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger and Robert Wuhl. Directed by Tim Burton. Batman - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096895/?ref_=tttg_ov Batman - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1001781-batman Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterbox

Special Episode: '80s High School Comedy Cast Draft

Jan 25 2025 91 mins  
In this episode, we celebrate the end of Season 4 with a unique twist: an '80s High School Comedy Cast Draft. Joined by guests Chris Valenziano, Patrick J. Doody, and Marwan Abderrazzaq, they discuss their favorite high school movies from the 1980s and draft characters to create their ultimate high school comedy. Who did we miss in our casts? Email: [email protected] B

The Toy (1982)

Jan 11 2025 91 mins  
"When Jackie Gleason Told His Son He Could Have Any Present He Wanted, He Picked The Most Outrageous Gift Of All... Richard Pryor." For this week's episode, we are discussing the 1982 hit comedy 'The Toy.' The movie stars Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason and Scott Schwartz. Directed by Richard Donner. Based on the 1976 French comedy movie 'Le Jouet.' The Toy - IMDB: https://www.imdb

Raging Bull (1980)

Dec 21 2024 96 mins  
"The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it." For this week's episode, we are discussing one of the most acclaimed movies of the 1980's, 'Raging Bull.' The movie stars Robert DeNiro, Cathy Moriarty and Joe Pesci. Directed by Martin Scorses. Based on Jake LaMotta's memoir "Raging Bull: My Story." Rag

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

Nov 24 2024 101 mins  
"In the future, cities will become deserts, roads will become battlefields and the hope of mankind will appear as a stranger." For this week's episode, we are discussing 1981 dystopian action movie 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior.' The movie stars Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence and Vernon Wells. Co-written and directed by George Miller. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior - IMDB: https://www.imdb.c

Flashdance (1983)

Nov 16 2024 96 mins  
"Every day, she works in a man's world. Every night, she dances through the universe that is her dream." For this week's episode, we are discussing 1983 suprise smash hit movie 'Flashdance.' The movie stars Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri and Sunny Johnson. Directed by Adrian Lyne. Flashdance - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085549/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_flashdance