Retro Life 4 You

Gary Frank, an ordinary, blue collared John Doe insurance salesman, is about to learn the hard way that there're certain areas that are off-limits to all outsiders. One specific tower block Lincon, is just such a place; as it belongs to a hostile small army known as *the vampires*, who basically own it and oversee that no one who does not occupy a dwelling there, will live thought the night. He's...

Steve Armstrong is a human short-order cook in a fast food restaurant on a "starstation" where the most popular arena fighting tournament in the whole galaxy is held. Members of various alien species fight one on one, often dirty, to become the ruling champions of the galaxy. The restaurant's sole waiter and Steve's boss is Shorty, a short four-armed scheming humanoid alien. When Steve saves Short...

"Ah, the '80s, a time when cinematic wonders unfolded on the silver screen. And among those treasures was the epic mythological adventure, 'Clash of the Titans.' This film, nestled in the heart of the decade, transported audiences into a world of gods, monsters, and heroes. At its helm was Perseus, the valiant son of Zeus, embarking on a perilous quest to rescue Princess Andromeda and confront the...

"Picture this: it's the '80s, snowflakes softly drifting, and the magic of Christmas twinkling in the air. In the midst of this wintry wonderland comes a film that encapsulates the essence of the season: 'Prancer.' It's not just a holiday movie; it's a heartfelt journey that follows young Jessica, a girl who discovers a wounded reindeer she believes to be Prancer, one of Santa's magical companions...

Ah, the '80s Christmas TV specials! They were like a magical sleigh ride through tinsel-town wonderlands. Picture this: families gathered 'round tube TVs, eagerly awaiting the annual festive specials that sprinkled joy and warmth into our living rooms. We had the iconic classics, from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with its heartwarming message to the enchanting stop-motion wonders of "Rudolph the Re...

"A Christmas Story" is a heartwarming holiday film that takes audiences on a nostalgic journey to 1940s Indiana, following the misadventures of young Ralphie Parker. Set against the backdrop of the Christmas season, the story revolves around Ralphie's yearning for a Red Ryder BB gun as his ultimate Christmas gift. However, his quest is repeatedly met with warnings that he'll "shoot his eye out." T...

Stopping briefly in a small Texas town, an itinerant race car driver finds that his stock car, on a trailer behind his motor home, has just been quickly and expertly stripped. He chases down the miscreants, who turn out to be six orphan children. He has no recourse to the law, for the corrupt local Sheriff takes most of the proceeds of their thievery in exchange for not putting them in an orphanag...

An elderly man reads the book "The Princess Bride" to his sick and thus currently bedridden adolescent grandson, the reading of the book which has been passed down within the family for generations. The grandson is sure he won't like the story, with a romance at its core, he prefers something with lots of action and "no kissing", but he lets grandfather continue, because he doesn't want to hurt hi...

Beyond being in the same class at Shermer High School in Shermer, Illinois, Claire Standish, Andrew Clark, John Bender, Brian Johnson and Allison Reynolds have little in common, and with the exception of Claire and Andrew, do not associate with each other in school. In the simplest and in their own terms, Claire is a princess, Andrew an athlete, John a criminal, Brian a brain, and Allison a basket...

A bullied teenage boy is devastated after the death of his heavy metal idol, Sammi Curr. But as Halloween night approaches, he discovers that he may be the only one who can stop Sammi from making a Satanic comeback from beyond the grave. Trick or Treat on IMDB Trick or Treat on Wikipedia Rotten Tomatoes Score If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you...

"Superman II" is a 1980 superhero film and the sequel to the 1978 classic, "Superman: The Movie." The film continues the story of the Man of Steel, Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve. The movie begins with Superman saving Paris from a hydrogen bomb launched by terrorists. As he successfully disarms the bomb, he hurls it into space, unknowingly releasing three Kryptonian criminals from the Ph...

A musical about teens in love in the 1950s. It's California 1958 and greaser Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and Australian Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) are in love. They spend time at the beach, and when they go back to school, what neither of them knows is that they both now attend Rydell High. Danny's the leader of the T-Birds, a group of black leather jacket-wearing greasers while Sandy hangs...

Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter will little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in The Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap Patricia, the base colonel's daught...

Description: "Sin City," a neo-noir film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, is a captivating adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novels. The film's unique visual style, anthology storytelling, and star-studded cast have made it a topic of interest for many. However, perspectives on the film vary greatly. Chris Adams, for instance, is not a fan of the dark, neo-noir style of "Sin...

Description: "The Last Dragon: Martial Arts, Self-Discovery, and Cheesy Charm" is a cult classic film that masterfully blends martial arts, music, and urban culture, while exploring themes of individuality and self-discovery. Chris Adams and Travis Rollins, both avid fans and knowledgeable critics, offer unique insights into this beloved film. Adams, with his deep knowledge and enthusiasm, sees th...

Get ready to step into the heart-pounding world of Hollywood stunts as we sit down with the remarkable Diane Peterson in this riveting podcast episode. A trailblazer in the world of action-packed cinema, Diane's journey from a young dreamer to an accomplished stuntwoman is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Join us as we delve into the stories behind the scenes of some of your favorite movies, where...

Today we are discussing the decade of the 1990's and the movies that Arnold Schwarzenegger brought us during that time. We are having a Total Recall of his filmography, I mean he was The Last Action Hero of the 90's and when he wasn't a gun toting unstoppable force he was moonlighting as a Kindergarten Cop (it's not a tumor!). He did make a movie called Junior which might have earned him some prot...

The podcast episode discusses the impact and legacy of the movie The Matrix, exploring its groundbreaking special effects, the rise to fame of its star Keanu Reeves, and the influence of actors like Lawrence Fishburne. The hosts reflect on the movie's iconic quotes and themes, such as the concept of control and reality, and the idea of glitches in the Matrix. They also discuss the enduring relevan...

This week we are following up on last week's episode and we are doing our 10 favorite movies of the 90's. Just as the 80's there was so many great movies to choose from that it almost got difficult to narrow down but as always our ultimate goal is to bring to your attention some great movies to watch. I hope that you enjoy the episode and if you have any movies that you loved in this genre from th...

It's been a long time coming but finally here! This week, we each did a top 10 of 80's horror movies. How many of these are on your list as well? If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you...

Jack Chester, an overworked air traffic controller, takes his family on vacation to the beach. Things immediately start to go wrong for the Chesters, and steadily get worse. Jack ends up in a feud with a local yachtsman, and has to race him to regain his pride and family's respect. Follow us on social media at Facebook & Instagram If you have any questions, show suggestions etc then email us a...

Listen up as I talk about the wrestling that I watched growing up and how it compares to today

Per IMDB- Rip is the World Wrestling Federation champion who is faithful to his fans and the network he wrestles for. Brell, the new head of the World Television Network, wants Rip to wrestle for his network. Rip refuses and goes back to his normal life. Still looking for a way to raise ratings, Brell initiates a show called "The Battle of the Tough Guys", a violent brawling competition. A mysteri...

Bonus Audio: Talking about my trip to the Comic Con in knoxville, TN.

Nostalgic about the good old days in the honeymoon cabin, the patriarch Chet and the Ripley family set off to the idyllic woods of Wisconsin for the summer vacation. However, their plans for a peaceful family bonding in the heart of the untamed nature will be thwarted, when the high-rolling brother-in-law Roman and the snotty Craig family decide to crash the party. Eventually, as the two families...