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Not just the movies Hollywood remembers, but also the ones it forgot, and why every movie still matters.
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.
Episodes
Apr 28, 2021
Apr 28, 2021
23 min
This week, we continue our look back at the 1980s movies of Martin Scorsese, with a look back at After Hours, the last low-budget, small-scale, intimate movie he'd ever make.
Apr 22, 2021
Apr 22, 2021
38 min
This week, we continue our look back at the 1980s movies of Martin Scorsese, concentrating on the movie that inarguably changed the direction of his career: The Last Temptation of Christ.
Apr 7, 2021
Apr 7, 2021
34 min
This week, we start an irregular look back at the 1980s movies of Martin Scorsese, starting with what, for me, is his best film of the decade: The Color of Money.
Mar 31, 2021
Mar 31, 2021
36 min
This week, we take a look back at a movie shot in 1980, and would sit on the proverbial shelf until it premiered on basic cable in 1984, becoming a cult film and inspiring an early 1990s music revolution. Lou Adler's Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains.
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Mar 25, 2021
Mar 25, 2021
38 min
This week's episode takes a look back at the career of writer, director and actor Albert Brooks and his brilliant 1985 comedy Lost in America.
Mar 9, 2021
Mar 9, 2021
39 min
This week's episode takes a look back at the career of Ralph Bakshi and his pioneering 1981 animated rock musical American Pop.
Mar 3, 2021
Mar 3, 2021
30 min
This week's episode takes a look at the best movie in the John Hughes canon: 1987's Some Kind of Wonderful.
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Feb 25, 2021
Feb 25, 2021
33 min
This week's episode takes a look back at the short-lived 1980s distribution company, Scotti Brothers Pictures.
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Feb 18, 2021
51 min
This week's episode takes a look back at the 1980s movies directed by Academy Award winner Barry Levinson, as well as several of the films he wrote in the 1970s before becoming a director.
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Feb 9, 2021
58 min
This week's episode takes a look back at the 1980s movies starring three time Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver.
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