Every other Friday, Doug McCambridge and Jamie Lorello discuss a film from the 1980s. Some are films we haven't seen since we were kids and offer a fresh perspective. Others are films we've never seen before but probably should have. Do they hold up? Are they classics? Or would these films just be better off having been lost to time?
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Episode 241: 241: Tarzan in Manhattan (1989)
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On our latest episode, Jamie spends most of the time drooling over this hunk of a Tarzan, Doug wonders of Tony Curtis brought his personal wardrobe to set, and we're bot unsure if this movie was actually enjoyable or if our expectations were just rock-bottom before hitting 'play'. Try and avoid feeding chimpanzees bacon and eggs, attempt to trade c…
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Since first recording this episode the only update we have is that Jamie met Elisabeth Shue fully clothed in an airport bathroom and there were no primates in sight. In the latest episode, Doug reveals that while he still doesn't enjoy apes in film, he feels much more comfortable when they're wearing clothes, and Jamie becomes frustrated (as all sh…
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Episode 239: 239: Going Bananas (1987)
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On our latest episode, Doug gets such joy when describing a muscular gymnast attempting to choke out a child dressed as a clown, Jamie attempts to blow the listeners' minds by revealing that the monkey was a man in a suit, and we both are quite confused as to what exactly Jimmy Walker is trying to do in this movie. Be on the lookout for scorpions, …
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Episode 238: 238: Monkey Shines (1988)
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We kick off 'Ape-ril' by digging back into Patreon and releasing an episode we covered for supporters only back in October 2021. On our latest episode, Jamie doesn't think this helper monkey/owner kiss was consensual, Doug gets such enjoyment over a man thrashing a monkey puppet like a dog with a chew toy, and we both agree that this poor guy just …
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Episode 237: 237: Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)
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On our episode, Doug wonders what being married to Carol Kane must be like, Jamie suggests a method of getting more listeners that involves Doug's syllabi, and we both fall more deeply for Joe Bologna. Try and Keep Kramer out of your hotel room, put on your sexiest vampire outfit, and join us as we discuss the dreadfully unfunny, Transylvania 6-500…
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Episode 236: 236: Saturday the 14th (1981)
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On our episode, Jamie is just delighted to sit and watch a comedic romp where the monsters look like cuddly puppets, Doug forgets the show 'Growing Pains' because of getting high off of nutmeg, and we have a lengthy discussions about the cots and benefits of an electric can opener. Throw a 'boy searching party' at your house, chop off the head of a…
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Episode 235: 235: Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987)
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On our episode, Doug tries to describe the sound of a penis flopping out of pants, Jamie describes this film through cake and sandwich metaphors (both of which make less sense than the film itself), and we struggle to come to terms with our feelings on this film. Set up for a seance with your driver, don't make your cancer-ridden elderly father do …
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On our episode, Jamie assumes that this film is a pretty accurate representation of Pittsburgh gang life, Doug is befuddled by just how stupid our title character is, and we devolve into fits of laughter throughout as it's been quite a while since we've reviewed anything that rises to this level of bonkers on the podcast. Break out your 'Rasta Stas…
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Episode 233: 233: Blood Simple (1984)
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On our episode, Doug tries Googling 'Ceiling Fan Dream Interpretation', Jamie busts out a new character dubbed 'Film Critic Jamie', and we both agree that this film is nothing but a cautionary tale regarding the importance of communicating with your partner. Be sure your cowboy hat matches the rest of your getup, get your photo-doctorin' sharpies r…
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Episode 232: 232: Satisfaction (1988)
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On our episode, Jamie reveals that her rock group would sing mostly candy-related tunes, Doug wonders if Debbie Harry just happened to wander onto set one afternoon as a big Family Ties fan, and we both agree that at this point in their careers Justine was out acting her brother and Billie was out Bette Midler-ing Seth Green. Lock your 'sex van', c…
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Episode 231: 231: Beetlejuice (1988)
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See, sometimes we cover a film that is both a good time AND a great movie... On our episode, Doug takes a moment to give some advice to listeners who rent Airbnb's, Jamie accidentally pitches a podcast where she and Doug just watch Best of the Best every day and discuss it, and neither of us can think if the composer Danny Elfman and it was just to…
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Episode 230: 230: A Jetson Christmas Carol (1985)
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On our latest holiday episode, Doug has quite the 'hot take' on Buzzfeed articles about Star Trek predictions, Jamie imagines why she may have written the phrase 'edible aliens' in her notes, and we avoid even talking about this cartoon for about the first 20 minutes of the podcast. Get drunk with your robo-coworkers, repair that dog-shaped hole in…
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On our latest episode, Jamie shuts the movie off after the second lengthy sex scene, Doug brings out ALL the accents, and we both rejoice in closing out Bo Derek-cember. Water down your honey, wear a cup while bullfighting (in fact, don't fight a bull at all), and join us as we try and figure out (for the last time) this nation's odd obsession with…
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Episode 228: 228: Ghosts Can't Do It (1989)
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On our latest episode, Doug is floored when it's revealed that there are witches in this movie, Jamie wonders why Bo Derek is scream-delivering every line in the film, and we both hope that this is not an accurate depiction of the afterlife. Admire Hemingway (admire his writing, that is) get those suppositories ready, and join us as we fast forward…
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Episode 227: 227: Tarzan the Ape Man (1981)
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On our latest episode, Jamie's unsure if Bo Derek debases herself in this movie more or less than in Ghost's Can't Do It, Doug's pretty sure it was illegal (even in 1910) to kill a man and hang his decapitated head on your wall, and we both would have preferred to have watched a movie about Tarzan and Jane just hangin' with monkeys. Paint your enti…
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Episode 226: 226: He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985)
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Hello listeners! I know you're all excited about Bo Derek-cember but we figured we'd start releasing some of our Patreon content to the masses and what better way to start than with this gem of a Holiday Special we recorded back in 2017. You will get a new Animated Holiday Special at the end of the month but why not enjoy this delight before the di…
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Episode 225: 225: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
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On our latest episode, Doug tells a tale of his first time watching this film and may stumble upon some childhood trauma, Jamie finds that her Vietnamese accent is just as good (or bad) as the actress in this film, and we both have to deal with unpleasant reminders of Chuck Norris. Grab an ice cold Coca-Cola, stir in a massive amount of HGH, and jo…
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On our latest episode, Jamie realizes that she and Ally Sheedy might not have quite the same taste in men, Doug wants movie simply about changing grades in high school and maybe touches a bit on the dad's obsession with butter, and we both aren't smart enough to unravel the plot of this movie made for children. Put on your white gloves and beret, c…
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Episode 223: 223: The Facts of Life - The Halloween Show (1983)
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Enjoy a special Halloween episode where we revisit some old friends from childhood and see if their house mother is indeed a murderer and possible cannibal. Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website
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Episode 222: 222: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981)
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On our latest episode, Doug pleads with listeners not to simply walk into people's homes, Jamie attempts an Irish accent, and we both can't quite underwent how the environment outside the house changes so dramatically in the third act. Pickle all the vegetables, take a meat tenderizer and large rock to the dome, and join us as we cover a film with …
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Episode 221: 221: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
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On our latest episode, Jamie argues that sometimes an aunt's bond with a mutated hulking maniac can often be stronger than that of a mother's, Doug makes convincing arguments for the dreamieness of Crispin Glover, and we both LOL when Corey Feldman's transformation is revealed. So put on that reel-to-reel pornography, Rope swing into a disgusting l…
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Episode 220: 220: The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
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Note: Jamie's mic died so her sound quality isn't the best. This should bring long time listeners back to the early days of the show. On our latest episode, Doug finally understands one of the funniest scenes in Hot Shots, Jamie is frightened by a nipple early on in the film, and we both admit that you can try and be professional around an '89 Jeff…
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Episode 219: Episode 219: Sea of Love (1989)
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On our latest episode, Jamie is confused and put off by how much Al Pacino cleavage is on display in this film, Doug tries picturing Check Norris in this role and it makes him sad, and we both can't stop talking about the feminine backside and impressive penis of the first victim. Pick up a bunch of balloons for your hot date, make sure your girlfr…
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Episode 218: Episode 218: Who's That Girl (1987)
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On our latest episode, Doug explains that once a week as a kid he was just killing time till Who's The Boss came on tv, Jamie suggests that DJ Scat Cat might actually be Arsenio Hall, and we both give Griffin Dunne a standing ovation for trying his best to hold this movie together. Squeeze into your leather bustier, do your best Betty Boot impressi…
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Episode 217: Episode 217: The Cannonball Run (1981)
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On our latest episode, Jamie recommends simply watching Dean Martin drunkenly grope young women on his Christmas special, Doug regrets watching the bloopers during the credits, and we both cross out fingers that this streak of terrible movies ends next time. Unzip that jumpsuit to your navel, crash your car into the local motel's pool, and join us …
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