Darren and Matt's 80s Adventure

“The bitch hit me with a toaster!”  It’s one week till Christmas so what a perfect time for the boys to go with the ghost of Christmas past to visit 1988 and the Bill Murray film Scrooged.  How does this Richard Donner helmed update of one of the greatest stories ever told hold up over 30 years later?  Do you watch this every year?  Grab yourself a Christmas beverage and see what the boys think. ...

"This is the woman who I couldn't live with as a husband, and now I'm going to be her son."  Is Vice Versa a Christmas film?  Well it's set at Christmas and that is good enough for Darren and Matt.  They are heading to Chicago in the 80's to see what happens when Charlie and Marshall change places.   Do you remember this film?  Let us know and as always feel free to g...

“The Dukes used us as guinea pigs, man! It was an experiment, to see how our lives would turn out. They made a bet.”  This week the boys continue their Christmas journey into the 80’s with Trading Places, starring Dan Ackroyd, Eddie Murphy and Jamie Lee Curtis.  How does this film hold up after nearly 40 years?  Grab yourself a Babycham and some Christmas nibbles and join the boys as they revisit...

"What did one shepherd say to the other shepherd? Let's get the flock out of here!"   Well it's nearly Christmas so the boys will be looking at Christmas films or films set at Christmas for the next few weeks, it all kicks off with 1987's Lethal Weapon.  This classic film directed by the late, great Richard Donner.   Let's find out if the boys are too old for this......

" I could have killed 'em all, I could've killed you. In town you're the law, out here it's me. Don't push it! Don't push it or I'll give you a war you won't believe. Let it go. Let it go!"  This week the boys look at the first film to feature Stallone as John Rambo. This film paved the way for a plethora of sequels with many people championing the...

"Let's have a bachelor party with chicks and guns and fire trucks and hookers and drugs and booze!"    This week the boys take a look at perhaps one of Tom Hanks’ lesser known films 1984’s Bachelor Party.  To say that one of them didn’t care for the film is an understatement, so grab yourself a beverage and take a listen to find out more.    As always, feel free to get in touch and...

"It's not easy being a cast-iron bitch. It takes discipline, and years of training... A lot of people don't appreciate that."  This week the boys return after a break for James Cameron's The Abyss.  Join them as they venture under the ocean to see if this film is as good as they remember and as usual they finish it all up with a quiz to see who has been paying attention. ...

"You could be happy here, I could take care of you. I wouldn't let anybody hurt you. We could grow up together, E.T."  This week the boys are taking a trip to 1982 to have a look at E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.  An absolute timeless classic that has taken over 60 episodes to get to, so how will it be recieved?  Did the boys shed a little tear?  Why not do what E.T. does and grab a co...

"Well, what do you expect? If a man is in the middle of an atomic blast, the least he can do is drop dead!"    Well they have only gone and done it... This week the boys take a look at 1980's Super Snooper/Super Fuzz/Poliziotto superpiù.    What started as Matt remembering a film from his childhood ended up with the song being stuck in their heads, so what else was there to do but t...

"You! You are still dangerous. But you can be my wingman any time."   This week the boys take to the skies with 1986's Top Gun!  With the sequel just about to be released join them as they revisit the original that has stayed infinitely quotable and remains a beloved classic for many.  So… grab a drink and join Darren and Matt as they head into the danger zone, feel the need…the nee...

"You guys think you're above the law... well you ain't above mine!"  This week the boys cover the only Steven Seagal film that came out in the 80's which happens to be Nico: Above the Law.  Will they be upset that this is the only one that they are able to cover or will they see it as a blessing?  There is only one way to find out.  So, grab yourself a drink and settle dow...

"I like when she goes buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh.buh, buh, buh, buh."  This week the boys go... Overboard!  First time for one of them and what a fun trip it is!  Have you seen this Kurt Russel and Goldie Hawn film from 1987?  Grab a beer and join Darren and Matt as they DIVE into the film and then finish it all with a very civilised quiz!  As always feel free to ge...

"And we'll always be friends forever. Won't we?"  This week the boys take a litte trip to 1981 to visit Disney's The Fox and the Hound.  This episode marks the first time they have looked at an animated film and it is a new one for at least one of them.  So... grab a drink and join the boys as they delve into this classic tale/tail and as always feel free to get in touch u...

"Thank you for the cookies. I look forward to tossing them."    This week the boys venture to 1988 with Twins starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.  Twins also marks Arnie's first foray into comedy.    So why not grab a beer and join them as they seek out the truth, is this film worth watching 30 odd years later or is it best left in the past?  There is one thing to remem...

"Now this is the thought that wakes me up in the middle of the night. That when I get older, these kids are going to take care of me."   This week the boys find themselves in detention in 1985 with... The Breakfast Club.  This is a film that is so important to so many people but how does it hold up?   So, why don't you grab a few cans of Old Style Beer and join Darren and Matt as th...

"I guess what I'm trying to say, is that if I can change, and you can change, everybody can change!"  This week the boys take on their first Rocky film of their 80's Adventure and what Rocky film could be more 80's than Rocky 4!  Will this film go the distance or will it flounder in round one?  Have a listen as the boys break down this mountain climbing, montage spewing an...

"Do you believe in UFOs, astral projections, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full trance mediums, the Loch Ness monster and the theory of Atlantis?"   Who ya gonna call?  This week the boys travel to 1984 New York to join... The Ghostbusters!   How does this film stand up 38 years after the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man attacked?  Will the boys...

"Hi, I'm Chucky, and I'm your friend till the end. Hidey-ho!"  It's 80's horror time and this week its 1988's Child's Play.  Join the boys as they have a little look at the first entry in what would go on to be a franchise that is STILL going in 2022.  As always feel free to get in touch on the links below... Cheersy!  Follow 80s Adventure on facebook    fac...

"You want romance? In Ridgemont? We can't even get cable TV here, Stacy, and you want romance!"  And they're back!!!!!  Yes finally after an extended break the boys return to travel back to the 80's and delve into some more films.  This week they are going back to high school for the classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High.    What do you think of this one?  As always feel fr...

 "I could've killed ya Dick. I could've killed ya. But I don't wanna kill ya I wanna eat."   In the final episode of season 1 the boys look at the 1988 western... Young Guns!   This film was new to Matt and a long time since Darren had seen it, find out what they think and as always feel free to get in touch and share your thoughts.   The Boys will be back with you in Sept...

"Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"   This week on 80's Adventure the boys visit Gotham City in 1989 to seek out the legend that is known as... Batman.  One of the first "dark" takes on a superhero film and arguably a blueprint for how the Dark Knight is portrayed even today.   So, join them as they delve deeper into this Michael Keaton and Jack Ni...

"Jesus! It looks like a frozen sausage!"  This week the boys take a visit to Yorkshire as they have a look at their first British film since the Podcast started!  Neither of them have seen the film in a long time, so how does this film look now with 2021 eyes?  Have you seen this British film from arguably the best decade of all time?  Also if you want to be the question setter one week...

"Listen, and understand! That Terminator is out there! It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop... ever, until you are dead!"   This week the boys continue their 80's Adventure with 1984's The Terminator.  This episode is as relentless as the Terminator in question as the boy...

"I'm just a mean green mother from outer space and I'm bad!"  As the boys rapidly approach episode 50 they decide to take a visit to Skid Row and watch this classic musical Staring Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene!   So will the film end up like the victims of Audrey II or Somewhere That's Green... either way, know the boys are right here beside you.  Join them as they break...

"Gary?... By the way, why are we wearing bras on our heads?"   This week on 80's Adventure the boys revisit a film they both liked growing up but they are in for a rude awakening upon revisiting this John Hughes film.  What didn't age well and could it be fixed?   Have a listen and this week more than any other... get yourself a drink!  As always feel free to get in touch and s...