All '80s Movies Podcast

"A story of innocence lost and courage found." For this episode we discuss the 1989 American biographical anti-war drama, 'Born on the Fourth of July,' The movie stars Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe, Raymond J. Barry and Caroline Kovic. Written and directed by Oliver Stone, it was based on the 1976 autobiography of Ron Kovic. Born on the Fourth of July IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt...

"Beings from Another Dimension have invaded your world." For this episode, we discuss the cult classic 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.' The movie stars Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum and Christopher Lloyd. Directed by W.D. Richter. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086856/?ref_=nv_sr...

"AL CAPONE. He ruled Chicago with absolute power. No one could touch him. No one could stop him. - Until Eliot Ness and a small force of men swore they'd bring him down." In this episode, we discuss the period crime drama 'The Untouchables.' The movie stars Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Andy Garcia and Robert De Niro. Directed by Brian De Palma. Loosely based on the memior of Eliot Ness.  The Untou...

"A world of fantasy, adventure and excitement opens up for Mrs Brisby when she discovers... The Secret of NIMH." In this episode, we discuss the animated adventure 'The Secret of NIMH.' The movie stars the voice talents of Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi and Dom DeLuise. Written and directed by Don Bluth. Based on the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien. The Secret of NIM...

"Charlie and Raymond. They are strangers. They are brothers. They have just met." In this episode, we discuss the Oscar winning drama 'Rain Man.' The movie stars Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise and Valeria Golino. Directed by Barry Levinson. Rain Man - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095953/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_rain Rain Man- Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rain_man...

"They've graduated, and they're ready for life on the streets. But are the streets ready for them?" In this episode, we discuss the comedy sequel 'Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment.' The movie stars Steve Guttenburg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Bruce Mahler, Marion Ramsey and Colleen Camp. Directed by Jerry Paris. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment - IMDB:  https://www.i...

"Chevy Chase finds life in the country isn't what it's cracked up to be!" In this episode, we discuss the fish out of water comedy 'Funny Farm.' The movie stars Chevy Chase and Madolyn Smith. Directed by George Roy Hill. Funny Farm - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095188/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_funny%20fa Funny Farm - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1007990-funny...

"The terror starts the moment he stops." In this episode, we discuss the cult thriller 'The Hitcher.' The movie stars C. Thomas Howell. Rutger Hauer and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Directed by Robert Harmon. The Hitcher - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091209/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_the%20hitc The Hitcher - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hitcher Bill's Letterboxd...

"The legend continues...The Italian Stallion is back!!" In this episode, we discuss the return of one of the most successful sports fanchises in movie history, 'Rocky III.' The movie stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers and Mr. T. It was also written and directed by Sylvester Stallone. Rocky III - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084602/?ref_=tttg_ov_bk Rocky III - Rotten Tomato...

"Deep below the blue surface, there lies a place no one has ever dreamed of....." In this episode, we discuss the sci-fi underwater adventure 'The Abyss.' The movie stars Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Michel Biehn. Written and directed by James Cameron. The Abyss - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096754/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20aby The Abyss - Rotten Tomatoes: htt...

"A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood." In this episode, we discuss the sleeper hit comedy 'A Fish Called Wanda.' The movie stars John Clesse, Jaime Lee Curtis and Oscar Winner Kevin Kline. Directed by Charles Crichton  A Fish Called Wanda - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095159/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_a%20fish%20calle A Fish Called Wanda - Rotten Tomatoes: https://...

"If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance." We kick off Season 6 with one of the best action buddy cop movies of the decade, 'Lethal Weapon.' The movie stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Gary Busey. Directed by Richard Donner.  Lethal Weapon - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093409/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_lethal Lethal Weapon - Rotten Tomatoes...

"Born with the courage of an eagle, the strength of a black tiger, and the power of a god" For this episode, we are discussing the sword and sorcery adventure, 'The Beastmaster.' The movie stars Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, John Amos and Rip Torn. Directed by Don Coscarelli. Based on the 1959 novel The Beast Master written by Alice "Andre" Norton.  The Beastmaster - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title...

"There are two sides of this mystery. Murder...And Passion." For this episode, we are discussing the court room thriller, 'Jagged Edge.' The movie stars Glenn Close, Jeff Bridges and Oscar Nominee Robert Loggia. Directed by Richard Marquand. Jagged Edge - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089360/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_jagged%2520edge  Jagged Edge - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rotte...

"Demon to some. Angel to others." We end "Splatter Cinema Month" with the supernatural horror movie 'Hellraiser.' The movie stars Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Lawrence and Doug Bradley. Written and directed by Tom Holland. Hellraiser - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093177/?ref_=fn_t_1 Hellraiser - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hellraiser Bill's Letterboxd Rating...

"He wants YOU for a new best friend..." We kick off a shortned "Splatter Cinema Month" with the supernatural horror movie 'Child's Play.' The movie stars Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent and Brad Dourif. Directed by Tom Holland. Child's Play - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094862/?ref_=tttg_ov_bk Child's Play - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/childs_play The Ch...

"Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners." In this episode, we are discussing the comedy 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.' The movie stars Michael Caine, Steve Martin and Glenne Headly. Directed by Frank Oz. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095031/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_dirty%2520rotten Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/d...

"The Adventure Continues..." We are discussing one of the most popular movies of the decade, 'The Empire Strikes Back.' You know the characters, the creatures, the planets and what is in store for our rebels. This movie had and still has a big impact on Jason and Bill. Directed by Irvin Kershner. "May the Force Be With You!" The Empire Strikes Back - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/?ref...

"Join Jason in the woods...... if you dare." For this episode, we are discussing the horror slasher movie 'Friday the 13th: Part 3' which was orignally released in 3-D in most theaters. The movie stars Dana Kimmell, Tracie Savage and Richard Brooker. Directed by Steve Miner. Friday the 13th: Part 3 - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083972/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_friday%2520the Frid...

"He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal." For this episode, we are discussing the supernatural action fantasy 'Highlander'. The movie stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown and Roxanne Hart. Directed by Russell Mulcahy. Highlander - IMDB: https...

"Has James Bond finally met his match?" For this week's episode, we are discussing "Bond. James Bond" in the 1985 adventure, 'A View to A Kill'. The movie stars Roger Moore, Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts and Grace Jones. Directed by John Glen, this movie is based on the character created by Ian Fleming. A View to A Kill - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090264/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_...

"A battle beyond time ... beyond space. Ruthless invaders. A defenseless planet. And a daring band of space adventurers fighting to save it." For this week's episode, we are discussing the sci-fi adventure movie, 'Battle Beyond the Stars'. The movie stars Richard Thomas, George Peppard, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon and Darlanne Fluegel. Directed by Jimmy T. Murakami and Roger Corman. This movie is ba...

"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 condolences to his family...

"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 wrong everytime i...

"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_=tt_mlt_i_2 The De...