Best Chad Huffman Podcasts (2024)

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#121 - "Poltergeist" (1982) with Ben Carpenter and Bethany Wells 1:14:24

5d ago1:14:24

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Get ready for chills as we revisit a classic that doesn’t rely on superhuman slashers or crazed killers but still managed to freeze audiences in fear. "Poltergeist" (1982) tells the story of an ordinary suburban family haunted by supernatural forces that tap into our deepest fears. From a clown doll that springs to life, to a closet that becomes a …

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BONUS - "Night of the Comet" (1984) with Chris Adams and Special Guest Catherine Mary Stewart 49:59

16d ago49:59

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In 1984, amid the fears of nuclear war and the rise of consumerism, teen-centric films flourished. One often-overlooked gem stands out for its darker tone, mixing themes of consumerism, alien threats, mutation, and sinister scientists. "Night of the Comet" follows two sisters who survive a comet-induced apocalypse that turns most people into dust a…

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#120 - "Beetlejuice" (1988) with Laramy & Bethany Wells 1:13:19

19d ago1:13:19

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Say his name three times and he will appear. With his unruly green hair, pinstripe suit and unusual mannerisms, the malicious spirit became a film icon. But before the dark comedy premiered the studio and half of the cast weren't exactly convinced that audiences would be willing to take the wild ride about a bio-exorcist. The original script was va…

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#119 - "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin, Chad Sheppard, and Laramy Wells 1:06:52

1M ago1:06:52

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Imagine pitching this to a movie studio in the 80s: two clueless slackers travel through time in a phone booth, rounding up historical figures for their high school history project. Not exactly an easy sell, right? But what started as a quirky stand-up routine from college pals Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon turned into a surprise hit. The film didn…

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BONUS - "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives" (1986) with Charlie Cotter and Laramy Wells 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

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In the 1980s, many movie fans thought the Friday the 13th series was at its best with the fourth movie, The Final Chapter, where it seemed like Jason Voorhees was finally defeated. The fifth film, A New Beginning, tried to take the story in a new direction but didn't satisfy fans. Then, a new writer and director named Tom McLoughlin was asked to br…

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#118 - "Weird Science" (1985) with Ben Carpenter, Darby Mirocha & Laramy Wells 1:13:55

2M ago1:13:55

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John Hughes is known for making popular movies about teenagers in the 1980s. He started as a National Lampoon's Magazine writer and then began writing scripts in 1979. In 1984, he directed "Sixteen Candles". The next year, he directed two well-known movies, "The Breakfast Club" and this 80s flick. Many people think "The Breakfast Club" is better, b…

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#117 - "The Running Man" with Nicholas Pepin & Laramy Wells 1:25:54

2M ago1:25:54

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80s action movie icon Arnold Schwarzenegger had already faced off against deadly alien hunters in "Predator", but that same year, he took on another action-packed sci-fi film, trading aliens for a dystopian future and a deadly reality TV show. This 80s flick was a wild departure from the original short story it was based on, but it delivered plenty…

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#116 - "Cyborg" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin & Laramy Wells 59:38

2M ago59:38

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In the not-too-distant future, civilization has been destroyed by genocide, starvation, and plague, and chaos reigns in the wastelands surrounding the collapsed Brooklyn Bridge. As guerilla fighters battle amid the desolation, one woman, who is also a robot, harbors a secret that could save humanity. As menacing baddies seek to exploit her to monop…

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#115 - "Tango & Cash" (1989) with JB Huffman 59:38

3M ago59:38

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An 80s flick synonymous with perhaps the most popular action genre of the eighties: the buddy-cop movie. In the wake of Lethal Weapon, there were many variations of the formula. Perhaps the most testosterone-fuelled was this 1989 cult classic that paired Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell as Los Angeles cops framed by Jack Palance’s evil drug lord…

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#114 - "Masters of the Universe" (1987) with Chris Adams, Gerry D, and Laramy Wells 1:24:47

3M ago1:24:47

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Remember the days when action figures ruled our imaginations and epic battles between good and evil played out in our living rooms? Step into 1987, when a beloved toy line and animated series leaped onto the big screen in a live-action spectacle. In this 80s flick a intergalactic battle spills from the fantastical world of Eternia into our own. Mar…

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#113 - "The Delta Force" (1986) with Gerry D & Chris Adams 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

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Ever wondered what happens when real-life events inspire Hollywood action? Step into 1986, a time when high-octane, patriotic thrillers ruled the big screen. In this 80s action flick, we witness an elite military team led by none other than Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin, taking on a hijacking crisis with rocket-powered bravery and martial arts skill.…

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#112 - "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels Podcast" 54:12

4M ago54:12

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Wes Craven redefined horror and birthed a new kind of terror with his creation of Freddy Krueger, the disfigured dream stalker who haunts the nightmares of teenagers on Elm Street. But just when you thought it was safe to fall asleep again, Freddy returned with a vengeance in this 80s Flick sequel. This time, he's got his sights set on a new victim…

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BONUS - "SpaceCamp" (1986) with Jeff Atkins, Ben Carpenter, and Nicolas Pepin 1:08:31

4M ago1:08:31

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To the children of the ’80s, the only thing cooler than the idea of space camp is the idea behind this forgotten 80’s flick, in which Lea Thompson, Joaquin Phoenix, and their fellow teen team members must figure out how to land an actual space shuttle after a freak accident at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center launches them into outer space. It could hav…

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#111 - "The Right Stuff" (1983) with Jeff Atkins, Ben Carpenter, and Darby Mirocha 1:05:05

4M ago1:05:05

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Before writer-director Philip Kaufman brought Tom Wolfe's best-selling book to the big screen in 1983, astronauts in movies were often just alien hunters or asteroid chasers. But under Kaufman's direction, spaceflight became a deeply human endeavor, focusing on inner strength rather than external threats. This 80s flick, which runs for over three h…

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#110 - "Weekend at Bernie's" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) & Chad Sheppard 1:11:31

4M ago1:11:31

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Have you ever wondered how far you'd go to keep your weekend plans alive? Picture this: it's the summer of 1989, and two young employees are ready for a dream getaway at their boss's swanky beach house. But there's a twist—when they arrive, they find their boss, who unbeknownst to them has been stealing from the company, very much dead. What follow…

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#109 - "Mr. Mom" (1983) with Ben Carpenter 1:13:39

5M ago1:13:39

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It’s easy to see why this 80s Flick resonated at the time. Layoffs in traditionally American male workplaces, especially the auto industry, had landed innumerable men on their living room couches - a stark contrast to the seventies when a total of six men reported being stay-at-home dads in America. That’s right, just six. This resulted in many of …

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BONUS - "The Money Pit" (1986) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast 1:10:29

5M ago1:10:29

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If you've ever dabbled in DIY home improvement, you'll likely empathize with the calamities depicted in this often overlooked 80s flick. It's the classic tale of renovation gone awry, starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long as a couple who snag a mansion at a bargain, only to realize after the deal is done why it was priced so low. While the critics we…

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#108 - "InnerSpace" (1987) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Ben Carpenter 1:10:19

5M ago1:10:19

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Shrinking someone down in order to inject them into someone else, is an absurd movie concept! Producer Steven Spielberg and director Joe Dante knew this, so rather than maintain the bland seriousness of 1966’s “Fantastic Voyage”, they decided to have fun with it, and made a better movie because of it. Lt. Tuck Pendleton, a daring Navy pilot, volunt…

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#107 - "Christine" (1983) with Laramy Wells (from "Moving Panels" Podcast) 58:07

6M ago58:07

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Stephen King taught us some important lessons while ascending to his rightful place as America’s most prolific author of horror and supernatural fiction. For instance: don’t dump pig’s blood on Carrie, never stay at The Shining’s Overlook Hotel, and for goodness sake, tread lightly when dealing with a 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine. King takes …

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BONUS - "Ladyhawke" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad Sheppard 51:54

6M ago51:54

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The year of 1985 was an eventful year for Hollywood, seeing the releases of such timeless classics as "The Goonies", "Back to the Future", and "The Breakfast Club". It also saw the release of this 80s Flick, a medieval fantasy adventure telling the unforgettable tale of two lovers who are placed under a terrible curse. She transforms into a hawk du…

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#106 - "The Natural" (1984) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) & Ben Carpenter 1:16:42

6M ago1:16:42

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In the early 1980s baseball films were rare with the most notable being the 1976 comedy The Bad News Bears. However Barry Levinson’s 1984 Oscar nominated flick sparked a resurgence leading to over 18 baseball themed films in the next decade. On the surface it appears as a traditional sports biopic, but it reveals deeper, almost artistic layers upon…

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#105 - "Footloose" (1984) with Bethany Wells and JB Huffman 1:22:20

7M ago1:22:20

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What happens when the battle for the soul of a small town gets fought in the most unexpected of arenas: the dance floor? This 80s flick, inspired by true events, dared to answer that question and became one of the most influential movies of the decade! In this small Utah town, the spirit of youth is a whispered song, until the new student from big …

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#104 - "Jaws 3-D" (1983) with Ben Carpenter & Tyra Williams 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

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The first "Jaws" movie, directed by a young up-and-comer named Steven Spielberg, is a masterpiece; an incredibly tense, well-made, and well-acted film that created the summer blockbuster as we know it and changed the movie business forever. The first sequel, Jaws 2, can’t reach the heights of the original but it was a respectable enough follow-up. …

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BONUS - "The Verdict" (1982) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast 1:02:13

7M ago1:02:13

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This Oscar-nominated 80s flick may sound like just another courtroom drama. Frank Galvin is a washed-up ambulance-chasing attorney battling his demons in Boston. When he takes on a seemingly straightforward medical malpractice case involving a comatose woman, Galvin discovers a labyrinth of corruption and deceit within the legal system. With the od…

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Ep 214 - Value bottles under 50, Is Bourbon Dead?, and 1792 FP Steve’s Pick 14:16

8M ago14:16

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By Chad Huffman

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#103 - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988) with Bethany Wells, Chris Adams, and Chad Sheppard 1:02:49

8M ago1:02:49

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This 80’s comedy classic is one remake that actually surpassed the original! The plot is simple, two con men with differing styles of grifting make a bet to see who can out-swindle a wealthy heiress on the glamorous French Riviera. From slapstick antics to razor-sharp wit, Steve Martin and Michael Caine deliver a masterclass in comedy as they pull …

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Bonus ep - to wax or not to wax 5:58

8M ago5:58

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By Chad Huffman

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Ep 213 - Mean Girls Blaum review 9:12

8M ago9:12

9:12

By Chad Huffman

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#102 - "License To Drive" (1988) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast 1:11:09

8M ago1:11:09

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Are you ready for a high-octane adventure through the tumultuous world of teenage rebellion and automotive mayhem? Then jump into the driver’s seat because it's time to rediscover the laughter, hijinks, and teenage romance that made this 80s Flick a beloved cult classic. In the sun-soaked suburbs of California, we meet the lovesick teenager Les And…

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#101 - "Running Scared" (1986) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" & Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" 56:22

9M ago56:22

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The buddy cop action-comedy movie hit its heyday by the end of the 1980s with genre-defining box office winners like "48 Hrs." and "Lethal Weapon." The formula is pretty straightforward - two wise-cracking detectives, who share almost nothing in common, team up and face a barrage of messy violent drama before coming together to fight the bad guys a…

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Ep 212 - Dexter 200 year old wood 9:24

9M ago9:24

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By Chad Huffman

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#100 - 80's Flick Flashback 100th Episode Special 1:01:28

9M ago1:01:28

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Get ready to test your knowledge about the silver screen sensations of the 1980s! From E.T. phoning home to Indiana Jones cracking his whip, we've got a reel-to-reel rundown of 80s movie trivia as you've never heard before. So grab your popcorn, and cozy up in your favorite recliner or bean bag chair, as eight guest co-hosts join host Tim Williams …

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Ep 211 - Top 5 picks I’ve done and why 17:11

9M ago17:11

17:11

By Chad Huffman

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Ep 210 - Old Stubborn 27:19

9M ago27:19

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By Chad Huffman

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#99 - "No Way Out" (1987) with JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast 1:09:19

10M ago1:09:19

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This rollercoaster ride of espionage and intrigue is like a maze where secrets are hidden, loyalties are deceitful, and nothing is quite what it seems. But this 80s flick isn't just your run-of-the-mill thriller; it's a mind-bending carnival ride of suspense. A Navy officer's clandestine affair takes a treacherous turn when he becomes a pawn in a h…

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#98 - "Spies Like Us" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast 53:10

10M ago53:10

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Set against the backdrop of heightened Cold War tensions, this 80s flick introduces us to two bumbling government employees unwittingly thrust into the world of international espionage. Tasked with a decoy mission to distract attention from a genuine covert operation, the duo becomes entangled in a web of conspiracies, encounters with KGB agents, a…

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#97 - "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989) with Bethany Wells (Abbreviated Replay) 55:25

11M ago55:25

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This 80’s flick was meant to be just another chapter in the misadventures of Clark W. Griswold and his family, but it has become one of the most surprisingly popular and most quoted holiday movies of all time. So this Christmas we are returning to Chicago for a special abbreviated version of the episode we recorded in 2021. So dig up your oversized…

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#96 - "Trading Places" (1983) with Tyra Williams 49:30

11M ago49:30

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This 80’s flick is more than just a vehicle for laughs; it's a biting satire that skewers societal norms and exposes the fault lines of privilege and inequality. Its significance lies in using humor as a Trojan horse for razor-sharp commentary, causing audiences to laugh and reflect on the absurdity of the disparities between the haves and the have…

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Ep 209 - Bourbon prices are nuts 15:17

11M ago15:17

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I rant on everything from four roses to wild turkey pricesBy Chad Huffman

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#95 - "The Little Mermaid" (1989) 29:03

11M ago29:03

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This late 80s underwater masterpiece invited moviegoers to revisit the beguiling world beneath the waves, where a spirited mermaid dared to dream of a life beyond the ocean's shimmering horizon. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to resonate with audiences of all ages, weaving a narrative that transcends its fairy-tale origins. Filled with mem…

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EP 208 - WI 1792 FP Showdown 17:55

12M ago17:55

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I taste through Neil’s Liquor, Otto’s, and Amans 1792 Full Proof picks and give my thoughts. Which is the best?By Chad Huffman

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#94 - "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987) with Bethany Wells 1:25:02

12M ago1:25:02

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This 80s flick is a shining example of teenage adventures and unexpected chaos. This lively comedy about growing up invites us to revisit the wild night that forever changed the lives of a suburban babysitter and her diverse group of charges. The clever dialogue, surprising plot twists, and memorable characters make it a timeless favorite for those…

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Bonus Distill America EP 8:31

12M ago8:31

8:31

By Chad Huffman

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Ep 207 - Old Louisville! 17:02

12M ago17:02

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I taste through a few Old Louisville offeringsBy Chad Huffman

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BONUS - An Interview with 80s Actor Keith Coogan ("The Fox and the Hound", "Adventures in Babysitting", "Hiding Out") 36:39

1y ago36:39

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Prepare for an exciting bonus episode featuring a true 80s legend. You might remember him from iconic films like "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987), "Hiding Out" (1987), "Toy Soldiers" (1991), and "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" (1991). He dove deep into the nostalgia, reminiscing about his early 80s TV appearances, sharing behind-the-scenes…

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#93 - "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers" (1989) with Charlie Cotter and Laramy Wells 1:01:13

1y ago1:01:13

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Opinions were divided when this 80s horror flick sequel hit theaters, but the franchise demonstrated its unyielding commitment to advancing its storyline. While some fans appreciated the added complexity given to the unstoppable masked killer, others longed for the simplicity that made the original movie a timeless classic.As we witness the return …

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#92 - "Friday the 13th: A New Beginning" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" 1:05:59

1y ago1:05:59

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This 80s Flick sequel is often remembered as a complete misfire among the wide range of slasher classics. Screenwriter and director Danny Steinmann, whose limited filmography was mainly exploitation films, ventured beyond the well-trodden path of its predecessors, by introducing a narrative twist that left fans both confused and disappointed. But w…

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#91 - "Creepshow" (1982) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast 1:07:39

1y ago1:07:39

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In 1982, horror aficionados were treated to a ghoulishly delightful cinematic experience with the release of this 80s Flick, a morbid masterpiece directed by George A. Romero and written by the legendary Stephen King. This anthology flick paid loving homage to the golden age of horror comics, delivering a spine-tingling collection of five tales tha…

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Ep 206 - Amans 4 Roses Review (Last 3 Releases) 17:36

1y ago17:36

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I taste through and rank the last three Amans Roses releasesBy Chad Huffman

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#90 - "The Last Starfighter" (1984) with Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast 1:12:51

1y ago1:12:51

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For a whole generation of video-game-playing kids, this 80s flick represents a special kind of wish-fulfillment: a down-on-his-luck kid becomes a video-game champ, only to find himself recruited to fight in an interplanetary war in another galaxy. Directed by Nick Castle and produced by Gary Adelson, this fan-favorite film has since become a cheris…

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