Rusted Junk Podcast

In this (bonus) episode, we needed to cover Weird Science (1985) before our season finale. We discuss Nerds vs Robert Downey Jr, body envy problems, Super-Computers that didn't exist and the little known fact that this was called 'Cool Magic With Lisa' abroad.  We do talk about the film...honest!  Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit o...

In this penultimate Season 2 episode we look at the John Hughes classic 'Pretty In Pink' (1986) starring Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald and the can-do-no-wrong James Spader. Listen in astonishment as Amanda gives it an truly unbelievable score out of 10, marvel at Charlie's adulation, appreciation and love of the entire film, a Robert Downey Jr reference that (predictably) makes Amanda...

Sorry for the delay but we're back and this time dealing with the dark film that is Less Than Zero (1987). With that darkness, while there's no swearing, there are vague references to more serious issues so perhaps not one for the juniors this time.. We look at what happens when a film studio take the source material and then make a different film, the loneliness affecting each character and, of c...

We take a look at the 1987 film 'Mannequin' starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall and James Spader (who can do no wrong). We are joined by our budding film reviewer (aka daughter) Amy who has a different theory on mortality, Amanda gets slightly riled as she confuses Clint Eastwood with Sylvester Stallone and I try to make sense of how nobody in the entire city can see a doll come to life. As eve...

In this John Hughes classic, we join Steve Martin and John Candy on their Road Trip. I marvel at Martin's comedic genius, Amanda prefers Candy. We discuss some hidden meanings, John Travolta's movies in the 80s (oh dear) and whether there are hidden subtexts, especially a possible affair. And, of course, we have Amanda demonstrating her impeccable movie knowledge in 'Little Does She Know' Tweet us...

In this episode, we look at the (perhaps forgotten) John Hughes classic 'Some Kind of Wonderful' that tries to right the wrongs of 'Pretty In Pink'. We ask 'which character's film is this?', whether Eric Stoltz is a good Marty McFly and listen as Amanda tries to guess the films at the end in our new feature 'Little Does She Know..." Spoiler alert - not much. Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on You...

We look at Stand By Me (maybe not forgotten, as such), directed by Rob Reiner, in which we talk about the talent that is River Phoenix, leeches and the power of friendship. Please listen to the end as Amanda will demonstrate her thorough knowledge of all things cinema (and I get an idea for a regular feature, as a result of it) Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgott...

We look at Say Anything, directed by the genius that is Cameron Crowe, in which we talk about the majestic wonderfulness of John Cusack, father-daughter relationships, the missed opportunities of Ione Skye and Co-Ops & Spars vs 7-Eleven and Gas & Sips.. Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: https://rustedjunkpodcast...

Forgotten by some, loved by some, we kick off Season 2 with Ferris Bueller's Day Off (and a brand new intro!) In this episode, we are joined by daughter Amy who has finally healed her mental scars after having been made to watch Prancer. I put the film on a pedestal whilst Amanda wonders if the film is about bunking off school or more a counselling session for Cameron.. Either way, it's a great st...

In this episode we look at a charming comedy from the late 80s. We also marvel at two Pythons (Monty, not snakes) in the same film, Jelly fish (not jellyfish) made of jelly (or jello for our US friends) and how Amanda has never seen the film 'Halloween'. Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: https://rustedjunkpodcast.com Se...

In this episode, we discuss De Niro v Connery v (yes, really) Costner. We also cover such subjects as The Oscars 1988, how careful mice are compared to rats and the genius of a pram tumbling down a flight of stairs (baby was OK, in the end - phew!) Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: https://rustedjunkpodcast.com Send us...

So, we decided to get some new jingles professionally done (with varying degrees of success) - come, listen and marvel at Amanda's quick-fire maths skills as well as helping us decide a conundrum on the main intro 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: Rus...

In this episode, one of us marvels over Bill Murray's comic genius while the other can't see it, we discuss the benefits of loofahs and pumice stones (yes, really) and decide on a new definition of the phrase 'Forgotten 80s Movies'. 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 throug...

This time we wonder whether Robocop can act without his mask, the lack of any working radar and how proper medical quarantine procedures might just have saved the day.. 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 E...

In this episode we marvel at the sheer comedic genius that is Steve Martin, try to avoid spoilers as much as we can and wonder at the pre-internet forms of online banking. 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 Podcas...

In this festive episode, we look at the story of how a child nursed a Reindeer back to health that may or may not be Prancer, one of Santa's 'troop'. However, in an unexpected twist, we find out that it's one of the most depressing films any of us have watched for a while but, rest assured, our discussion will cheer you up! This time, we're joined by a special guest - our daughter Amy!  Tweet us a...

In this episode we look at what Jason Bateman made after Teen Wolf Too, ponder whether Robert Downey Jr is listening to our podcast and veer off into strange and bizarre conversations whilst continually having to remember we should be talking about the movie. So no change there then. Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: ht...

A mistake in heaven causes a lawyer to retain a partial memory of his previous life before being reincarnated. As his "new" self, he makes the acquaintance of his widow and meets and falls in love with his own daughter -- just before his complete memory returns. ..and if you think that sounds bad, you might just be right! Join us on a voyage of discovery and (barely) incoherent ramblings.. Remembe...

Iron Eagle has it all - Planes, Snakes (not on the planes), Oscar Winners and questionable acting. Join Charlie and Mandy as they give their verdict on what one considers an 80's classic and the other never wants to watch again. No prizes for guessing which one is which... Enjoy!   Tweet us at @RustedJPod Watch us on YouTube: Rusted Junk - The Forgotten 80s Movies - YouTube Visit our website: http...

This is where you'll meet Charlie and Amanda (the other half) where we'll introduce Rusted Junk to the masses. This podcast is for all those who've forgotten films from the 80s, either on purpose (as they were that awful) or because you genuinely forgot all about them. Of course, you could be like Amanda and not have seen or heard of any of them so I hope you'll enjoy our nonsense speak carefully...