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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
Jan 28, 2022
Jan 28, 2022
52 min
On this episode, film critic and historian Edward A. Havens III concludes his two-part look back at the 1980s films of one of cinema's truly gifted storytellers, John Sayles.
Read the rest of this entry »Jan 20, 2022
Jan 20, 2022
44 min
On this episode, film critic and historian Edward A. Havens III begins a two-part look back at the 1980s films of one of cinema's truly gifted storytellers, John Sayles.
Read the rest of this entry »Jan 6, 2022
Jan 6, 2022
19 min
On this episode of The 80s Movie Podcast, we continue The Orphans series exploring one-off distribution company films.
We take a look at Union City, Head-On, and Wired to Kill, three films that reflect the experimental and genre-driven side of standalone distribution releases from the 1980s.
We discuss how each film was shaped by its production context and how they collectively reflect a broader pattern in distribution-driven film history.
The Orphans series is an ongoing exploration of one-off distribution company films as part of The 80s Movie Podcast.
Dec 24, 2021
Dec 24, 2021
41 min
On this episode, film critic and historian Edward A. Havens III takes his Wayback Machine back forty years, to look back at the movies you could have seen after Christmas dinner in 1981.
Read the rest of this entry »Dec 9, 2021
Dec 9, 2021
17 min
On this episode of The 80s Movie Podcast, we continue The Orphans series, focusing on one-off distribution company films.
This time we explore The Texas Godfather, Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter, and Willy/Milly (aka I Was a Teenage Boy, aka Something Special), three films that highlight the wide range of tone and genre these standalone distribution releases can cover.
We discuss their production backgrounds, narrative approaches, and how they fit into the broader pattern of 1980s film releases outside major studio continuity.
The Orphans series is an ongoing exploration of one-off distribution company films as part of The 80s Movie Podcast.
Nov 25, 2021
Nov 25, 2021
36 min
We begin The Orphans series on The 80s Movie Podcast, where we explore films that were the only release from a distribution company.
In this episode, we discuss Caligula and Twice in a Lifetime, two very different films that reflect the unusual and often unpredictable nature of one-off distribution company films from this era.
We break down their production context, narrative choices, and how each film fits into the broader landscape of 1980s cinema.
The Orphans series is an ongoing exploration of one-off distribution company films as part of The 80s Movie Podcast.
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
47 min
On this very special episode of the podcast, we discuss the life, career, and death of Alan Smithee, one of the most prolific filmmakers of the 1980s... who never actually directed a film, or, really, ever even existed. It's a twisted tale of incompetence, greed, and saving face.
Read the rest of this entry »Oct 28, 2021
Oct 28, 2021
44 min
In this very special episode, we do something that only 13,948 other podcasts have already done or are in the process of doing this week: taking a look back at the Halloween movies.
Read the rest of this entry »Oct 14, 2021
Oct 14, 2021
51 min
In this episode, we discuss the career of one of the best filmmakers to come out of 80s cinema: Scottish filmmaker Bill Forsyth.
Oh, you've never heard of him? Or you're only familiar with one of his films? Join us on a cinematic journey through the career of a filmmaker who regularly revisited themes of loneliness, isolation, and alienation, and made them hilarious, touching, and poignant.
Read the rest of this entry »Aug 19, 2021
Aug 19, 2021
35 min
On this very special episode of The FilmJerk Podcast, we talk not about a specific movie or filmmaker or actor or distribution company, but of a moviegoing concept that was huge in the 1980s but has all but disappeared from the movie-going landscape: the dollar house. AKA the discount house, the bargain house, and the second run theatre.