Douglas McCambridge & Jamie Lorello

Good Times Great Movies

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Every other Friday, Doug McCambridge and Jamie Lorello discuss a film from the 1980s. Some are films we haven't seen since we were kids and offer a fresh perspective. Others are films we've never seen before but probably should have. Do they hold up? Are they classics? Or would these films just be better off having been lost to time?

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Douglas McCambridge & Jamie Lorello

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 281: 281: Garlic is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980) 24.01.2025

On this dig back into a past Patreon episode, Doug struggles with a garlic-based documentary so he goes looking for werewolves in the film, Jamie's Italian heritage is put to the test, and we both hate a character in the doc just as much as the others for using dried store-bought garlic. For shame! Sing a song about the healing powers of garlic, sing another song about garlic, sing one last song a...

Episode 280: 280: Strange Brew (1983) 17.01.2025

On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie accidentally knows exactly how many players are on a hockey team, Doug tries his best to steal some Canadian heritage, and we both spend a good amount of time discussing how much we miss Rick Moranis. Please don't give your dog 20 beers (actually, it's best to avoid feeding your dog any beer at all), enjoy a pocket donut, and join us as we come down on d...

Episode 279: 279: Stars and Bars (1988) 10.01.2025

On this dig back into a past Patreon episode, Doug suggests that this movie would be a delight if it simply cut to credits after 30 minutes, Jamie longs to see both Joan Cusack and Laurie Metcalf in better movies, and we both appreciate that a brilliant thespian like Daniel Day Lewis would get naked on screen for 'art'. Burn all of your family's possessions in a bonfire in the yard, steer clear of...

Episode 278: 278: Throw Momma from the Train (1987) 03.01.2025

On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie tries to explain the difference between Cacao and Coco to her cohost with no success, Doug understands some of Billy Crystal's frustration in this film as he has similar stress dreams, and we both agree that a newborn Canny DeVito probably looked similar to a furry egg. Try not to get horny when reading The Little Engine That Could, just skip the first l...

Episode 277: 277: One Magic Christmas (1985) 27.12.2024

On this dig back into a past Holiday special, Doug has no idea why the deadbeat dad in this film is so obsessed with the little girl living next door, Jamie reveals that her husband may have something wrong with him because of his childhood fondness for this movie, and we both warn listeners to steer clear of any Christmas Angel that looks like Harry Dean Stanton. Sink all your money into a sure-t...

Episode 276: 276: The Cabbage Patch Kids First Christmas (1984) 24.12.2024

On this dig back into past Holiday animated special, Doug admits that any math after division is a mystery, Jamie questions just how many to these Cabbage Patch Kids were invented just for this special, and we realize that Cabbage Kids are nothing but little Danny DeVitos. Bundle up for those icy Atlanta winter nights, count all the freckles on your red-haired doll, and join us as we try and work...

Episode 275: 275: Pray for Death (1985) 20.12.2024

On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie suspects that streaming service Tubie and Shaquille O'Neal are trying to make her give up the vegan lifestyle, Doug wats the Shindler's List opening credits to involve more karate, and we both wonder if our terrible foreign accents should be seen as offensive or just an accurate representation of the performance. Don't play ball in the house (especially...

Episode 274: 274: A Christmas Dream (1984) 13.12.2024

On this dig back into past Holiday Patreon episodes, Doug mixes up Maureen McGovern and Maureen McCormick, Jamie wants everyone to make a holiday-inspired dish from Nancy Reagan, and we try not to get too distracted by better things we'd recently watched for the podcast like Night Hawks and A Cabbage Patch kids Christmas. Do some cigarette magic tricks for children, slide into some comfy sweats, a...

Episode 273: 273: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) 06.12.2024

On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie wants a movie that explains the whereabouts of both Bill and Ted's mothers, Doug explain's exactly what it would take to convince him to get in a stranger's van, and we both dig far too deep into the aspects of this silly time travel comedy that make no logical sense. Don't bring Freud along with you to pick up babes, earn that Ziggy Piggy button, and jo...

Episode 272: 272: They Live (1988) 29.11.2024

On this dig back into past Patreon episodes, Doug fears that anyone he works with will ever stumble upon this podcast, Jamie really tries to figure out why Hollywood kept giving Rowdy Roddy opportunities to appear in motion pictures, and we try and make sense of characters just refusing to put sunglasses on even just to humor this idiot. Tuck in your long sleeved flannel, layer purple on purple, a...

Episode 271: 271: Victory (1981) 22.11.2024

On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie has a sneaking suspicion that these Nazis are bad dudes, Doug has a suspicion that Stallone is playing his character the way he is based on a dare, and we both have a hard time concentrating on this plodding historical drama because of how amazing Sly looks throughout. Press your coffee cup against the side of your face throughout a lengthy conversation...

Episode 270: 270: Howard the Duck (1986) 15.11.2024

On this dig back into past Patreon episodes, Doug would rather talk about Lea Thompson meeting Howard Stern, Jamie gets distracted when her dog starts barking at the possibility of a giant duck, and we quickly come to the conclusion that this is not a film for children or adults. Soap up your duck breasts, crimp the hell out of your hair, and join us as we go slowly insane while discussing, Howard...

268/269: Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)/Spice World (1997) 08.11.2024

Due to a programming change, we present you with our appearance taking over the 90s movie podcast, Filmshake. They swapped in for us a couple years back when they covered Solarbabies, and we jumped on their feed to discuss 2 films from the 90s, the punishment movie Spice World (that only Doug was subjected to) and the main course, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. Enjoy the show and know that we'll be b...

Episode 267: 267: Terror Train (1980) 01.11.2024

On this dig back into past Patreon episodes, Doug tries to understand why the characters are all wearing Halloween costumes to ring in the New Year, Jamie finds David Copperfield uncharismatic and simply creepy, and we both delight in the constant Barbara Walters 'soft focus' of all interior shots. Hop in bed with that corpse, put on the most terrifying Groucho Marx costume you can find, and join...

Episode 266: 266: Punky Brewster: The Perils of Punky (1985) 31.10.2024

On this Holiday Special dip into television, Doug relates most to the child who becomes despondent and embraces the sweet release of death when lost in a cave, Jamie is forced to examine her obsession with orphans as a child, and we both agree that perhaps this elderly man may not be the pest caregiver for this small child. Strap on your neon headband, kill your enemies with kindness, and join us...

Episode 265: 265: The Burning (1981) 25.10.2024

On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie confuses Sudoku with Wordle, Doug somehow works Goodfellas reference and terrible Ray Liotta impression into a slasher movie, and we both agree that Cropsey should stop bathing in kerosene before bed each night. Be sure at camp to sign up for Raft Building 101, tune in for the latest episode of Tough Guy Theater, and join us as we have flashbacks of Slee...

Episode 264: 264: Happy Birthday to Me (1981) 18.10.2024

On this dig back into past Patreon episodes, Doug loves seeing the last gasps of once-famous actors in horror movies, Jamie sees the true horror of weight lifting, and we both are delightfully surprised by the 'reveal' in a horror film. Remove all loose clothing when repairing your motorcycle, after a tragedy be sure to get your family member the help they really need, and join us as we agree that...

Episode 263: 263: Near Dark (1987) 11.10.2024

On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie just wants to take a few moments to 'Tickle the Monster', Doug's television really wants him to watch Juwanna Mann instead of Near Dark, and we both agree that there needs to be a new Vampire handbook or pamphlet printed much like the Handbook to the Recently Deceased in Beetlejuice. Take a moment to stop and listen to the night, chug that mug of waitres...

Episode 262: 262: The House on Sorority Row (1981) 04.10.2024

On this dig back into past Patreon episodes, Doug thinks the waterbed was only invented for sex, Jamie admits to watching The Real Housewives...ONLY WHEN SICK, and we both feel bad for the overweight actor who has to refer to himself as a 'water pig' more than once. Deliver lines as though you're a child learning to read, keep up with your pool cleaning, and join us as we are absolutely delighted...

Episode 261: 261: The Pit (1981) 27.09.2024

On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie's excitement about sharing a name with the film's lead is quickly destroyed, Doug advises all babysitters out there to never help bathe children over the age of ten, and we both agree that any mean red-haired children deserve to be fed to pit tollologs. Go on a fun run with your local elementary school teacher, pick out the best costume you can for your...

Episode 260: 260: Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985) 20.09.2024

On this dig back into past Patreon episodes, Doug takes a break from the podcast to karate-kick his dog (joking), Jamie thinks that being submerged in mud in the humid Vietnamese jungle may actually be refreshing, and we both agree that this is a movie that caused us to swear off Chuck Norris films on this podcast. Cover yourself in worms, take a big bite of rat, and join us as we are absolutely b...

Episode 259: 259: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) 13.09.2024

On the latest episode of the podcast, Doug realizes that Bugs Bunny is the Chevy Chase of the cartoon rabbit community, Jamie assumes that people thought Doug was a little girl when he was younger, and we both get a little worked up over Jessica Rabbit. Try not to cry when Roger reads the will at the end of the movie, try not to cry when a cartoon shoe becomes widowed, and join us as we delight in...

Episode 258: 258: Silver Bullet (1985) 06.09.2024

On this dig back into past Patreon episodes, Doug agrees with Gary Busey's statement and says, yes, piss on the Yankees and piss on the Phillies, Jamie understands how some critter messing with your plants might take you away from a wrestling match that you're quite invested in, and we both get really hung up on the idea of 'Private Justice'. Strap a rocket launcher to your wheelchair, break out t...

Episode 257: 257: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987) w/Karl from Who Are These Podcasts 30.08.2024

Jamie was sad she couldn't make this episode and will be back next time but honestly, she dodged a real bullet here. On the latest episode of the podcast, Doug is very uncomfortable with the relationship between this young boy and older woman, Karl is very uncomfortable with the relationship between this young boy and elderly 'wizard', and we are both very uncomfortable with the relationship betwe...

Episode 256: 256: This House Possessed (1981) 23.08.2024

Audio quality warning: For some reason, this one's pretty bad. On this dig back into past Patreon episodes, Doug pitches a great movie title, Jamie doesn't quite understand how our lead could possibly have a music career, and we both have such a difficult time readying all the hand-written messages in this made-for-tv movie. Be very afraid of your garden hose, if your house has a tale to tell you,...

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