Rusted Junk Podcast

The first Alien movie tagline was 'In space, no one can hear you scream' and Aliens ups the ante by saying 'This time it's war'. James Cameron's third film has it all - excellent performances, tight script and brilliant direction but did we all agree? We watched the Special Edition (well, two out of three of us did) so when we're speaking about Hadley's Hope, Newt's parents and robot sentries, it...

Nothing screams Christmas like being hit in the face with bricks, electrocuted and having a bag on spanners dropped on your head. Yes, it's the sequel to the much loved classic and moves us out of the suburbs and into the Big Apple. Charlie and Dom are joined by their daughters to truly make this a family occasion. Happy Christmas everyone - we'll be back before the year is out! Tweet us at @Ruste...

Ho, Ho, Ho - yes, it's the first of our two (yes, two!) Christmas movies and both of them are moving ever so slightly out of the 80s this year (as we remember the horrifying experience with 'Prancer)' so, in keeping with Season 6's theme 'Sequels', what better than the equally Christmassy follow on to Die Hard, so, pull up a listen and pour a glass of something nice and join the full gang for some...

We're all back together! Join Amanda, Charlie, Dom and Joe as we look at this sequel to what's considered a classic 80s film. We had two films in mind - listen to the story of how this got chosen (Charlie denies any malpractice). We wonder at the Miyagi/Daniel relationship, wonder if the Karate Kid actually knows Karate as he gets beaten up a lot and Charlie has a laughing fit - a few, actually. E...

Riggs and Murtaugh are back in this popcorn-belter of a sequel. As Amanda's not well, Joe steps in to give his view on the film, Mel Gibson as a movie star and whether Hamburger Helper really does help. Enjoy... Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: https://rustedjunkpodcast.com Send us a message through FB Messenger: Ruste...

It's the same night as the original Halloween movie where the effects of Michael Myers' killing spree are being felt by the town of Haddonfield as Laurie is moved to hospital. Regular horror podcasters Charlie and Dom take a look at whether this is as classic as its original or just frightening that it ever got made... Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Mo...

Axel's back! This 1987 sequel sees everyone back except everyone's favourite art curator, Serge!  Join Amanda and Charlie for discussions about Eddie Murphy's effortless transformation into bona fide movie star and also if it makes for a worthy addition to the Beverly Hills Cop series. Tip - don't get curious and decide to watch Bev Hills Cop III - you're welcome! Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us...

Season 6 - it's finally here!  The theme this season is 'Sequels' and what better place to start than one of the movies Charlie had in mind when he first thought about 'Forgotten 80s Movies' back in 2017 (which turned into this podcast) Bless him - he's been waiting for such a long time to cover Jaws III (or 3-D), depending on how you watch it. Charlie watched in proper 3-D and Amanda watched the...

In the last of the series, Charlie and Joe look at what might have been.. Actors that were up for roles in some of most beloved movies and, in this podcast, we look at the 1984 classic 'Ghostbusters'.  Season 6, with its theme of 'Sequels', is on the way! Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: https://rustedjunkpodcast.com S...

Charlie and Joe look at what might have been.. Actors that were up for roles in some of most beloved movies. This podcast we look at the 1982 classic, 'Raiders of The Lost Ark'. Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: https://rustedjunkpodcast.com Send us a message through FB Messenger: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies...

Charlie and Joe look at what might have been.. Actors that were up for roles in some of most beloved movies. This podcast we look at the 1985 classic, 'Back To The Future'. Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: https://rustedjunkpodcast.com Send us a message through FB Messenger: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies Podca...

Charlie and Joe look at what might have been.. Actors that were up for roles in some of most beloved movies. This podcast we look at the 1989 film Batman. Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: https://rustedjunkpodcast.com Send us a message through FB Messenger: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies Podcast Email us at rus...

Charlie and Joe look at what might have been.. Actors that were up for roles in some of most beloved movies. This podcast we cover The Breakfast Club Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: https://rustedjunkpodcast.com Send us a message through FB Messenger: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies Podcast Email us at rustedjp...

Yes, we're putting on our Spandex and turning it up to 11 - it's Charlie's Lucky Dip choice and he's gone for the definitive rockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. The amps! The dwarves! Mini-Stonehenge - it's all here so sit back and enjoy, especially as one of gives the most surprising (and record-breaking) score of all-time.  Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80...

Lucky Dip #4 sees the gang together again - join Charlie, Amanda, Dom and Joe as we cover this action/sci-fi crossover but what did we all think? Was it a Rumble in the Jungle or a limp sapling? We marvel at Arnie, find unexpected marvelousness in Bill Duke and admire the numerous gun shows (and yes, we mean guns and biceps) So, time to 'get to da choppa' and enjoy... Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch...

Does Jack Nicholson still hold the magic? Or is the legend of Jack under threat? Do three successful actresses make good witches or are they in danger of being dunked? Join Charlie, Amanda, Dom and Joe as we look at Amanda's lucky dip "The Witches of Eastwick" and marvel at what is considered to a fun, star-packed film of the late 80s. Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The...

It's Lucky Dip time! No, not the start of season 6 but Amanda, Charlie, Joe and Dom all get a film of their choice and, being British, we're allowing the US contingent to go first so Joe chose 'Full Metal Jacket'. Set half in boot camp and half in combat, this Stanley Kubrick classic gets the Rusted Junk treatment with some personal stories to tell. Enjoy.... Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on Yo...

Dreyfuss! Estevez! 80s buddy-cop movie! What could possibly go wrong? Oh dear... We invited friend of the show and regular contributor Joe Hogarty as we 'analyse' and discuss this supposed 'blockbuster'. If you tune in for only one thing, then Joe's rant during 'Roll Call' is worth the ticket alone.. Enjoy... Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - You...

Classic or calamity? Depending on your age or what frame of mind you were in when you first saw it, it's either one or the other. 'Papa' Dom joins Charlie as Amanda was resolute at the start of Season 5 - "I am not watching Naked Gun or Police Academy" Amanda's loss is mine and Dom's gain so join us and wonder how we talk about Police Academy without really talking about the film plot itself. Enjo...

Laaandan...guns, gangsters and a double cross - it's all here. We have our good friend Papa Dom joining us for this one as we take a look at this British classic...or is it? Starring Bob Hoskins (yes, the Roger Rabbit guy), Helen Mirren (flawless) and Pierce Brosnan (you'll need the pause button to even know he's in the film) Enjoy and do remember to click the 'Like' button if you like what we do...

It's finally here - we get to look at an 80s James Bond film! Plenty to pick from the 80s but did we pick the right one? I'm joined by WDWNT's Joe Hogarty and we unpick and unravel this darker, more violent direction for James Bond. We go off tangent, as you'd expect, but we talk ourselves into various spin-offs and discuss the question - who is the greatest Bond? (Spoiler - we both think Timothy...

Oh dear - it's another rose-tinted wake up call for Charlie as he and Amanda look back on this Stallone/Russell team up. On paper, it should all work perfectly but, dear listeners, you're in for a treat.. Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: https://rustedjunkpodcast.com Send us a message through FB Messenger: Rusted Junk...

Starring the legend that is Roy Scheider and (a young) Marv from Home Alone - Daniel Stern - we take a look at this precursor to Airwolf in this tightly-directed thriller from John Badham. We talk about spin-off TV series, whether a helicopter can be truly silent and the 80s' love for super-intelligent vehicles. Enjoy and please get in touch - 'Rusted Junk' on Facebook and Messenger Tweet us at @R...

They may have made 3 films but the first one has a special place in our hearts - not Amanda's though as she takes a break and makes way for comedy-aficionado and regular guest presenter Dom! Apologies in advance - we were having such a good time that I forgot all about Trivia Time! (and they were good too!) - sorry. Enjoy... Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten...

How did it get to this? Our first film with Eddie Murphy in and it's a classic! Listen as Amanda still chuckles when I mention the director's name (Martin Brest - she just can't help herself!) and how it has to follow a similar scoring as Lethal Weapon - it just had to! We marvel at Eddie Murphy's genius, take a look at the top films out in the year 1984 and wonder if you can stall a car with just...