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Step into a neon-lit time machine and crank the volume! The 80s Movie Podcast is your ultimate throwback ride through the most iconic decade in film. From explosive blockbusters and cult classics to hidden gems you forgot you loved, each episode dives deep into the stories, stars, soundtracks, and behind-the-scenes magic that defined the era.
Expect bold opinions, nostalgic deep dives, and plenty of laughs as we revisit the movies that shaped a generation, whether it’s high school hijinks, sci-fi adventures, action-packed showdowns, or unforgettable coming-of-age moments. If it had big hair, bigger explosions, and a killer synth score, it’s fair game.
Whether you lived the 80s or just wish you had, this podcast brings the decade back to life, one reel at a time. Press play and let’s rewind.
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Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
On this episode of The 80s Movie Podcast, we work our way through the history of American movie censorship, the creation of the MPAA rating system, what lead to the creation of the PG-13 rating in 1984, and examine how little has changed in the battle for morality in entertainment has changed in the past 100 years.
Movies discussed during this episode include:
The Flamingo Kid (1984, Garry Marshall)
Gremlins (1984, Joe Dante)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984, Steven Spielberg)
The Man with the Golden Arm (Otto Preminger, 1955)
The Moon is Blue (Otto Preminger, 1953)
The Outlaw (Howard Hughes, 1943)
The Pawnbroker (Sidley Lumet, 1964)
Red Dawn (1984, John Milius)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966, Mike Nichols)
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