Best Timothy L Williams Podcasts (2024)

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

2d 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

9d 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

22d 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

30d 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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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#103 - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988) with Bethany Wells, Chris Adams, and Chad Sheppard 1:02:49

4M 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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#102 - "License To Drive" (1988) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast 1:11:09

5M 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

5M 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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#100 - 80's Flick Flashback 100th Episode Special 1:01:28

6M 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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#99 - "No Way Out" (1987) with JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast 1:09:19

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

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

8M 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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#94 - "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987) with Bethany Wells 1:25:02

8M 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 - An Interview with 80s Actor Keith Coogan ("The Fox and the Hound", "Adventures in Babysitting", "Hiding Out") 36:39

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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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#90 - "The Last Starfighter" (1984) with Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast 1:12:51

10M 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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#89 - "Dead Poets Society" (1989) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast & Nicholas Pepin from"Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast 1:30:17

11M ago1:30:17

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This 80’s flick explores the complex terrain of friendships, aspirations, and the struggle to find one's own identity outside of the classroom. The story takes place at an all-boys preparatory school in the 1950s, where tradition and conformity are the norm. Mr. Keating's unconventional teaching methods ignite a profound transformation in the lives…

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#88 - "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" (1983) with Chris McMichen 1:11:12

11M ago1:11:12

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In the vast cosmos of cinematic history, few stories have resonated as powerfully as the Star Wars saga. This 80’s flick sequel is the third installment of George Lucas's space-faring epic and draws us back into a galaxy far, far away, where the eternal struggle between light and darkness reaches its crescendo. The saga continues with Luke Skywalke…

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#87 - "Ghostbusters II" (1989) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast 1:09:55

12M ago1:09:55

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Who you gonna call when paranormal chaos once again descends upon New York City? Thanks to this 80s flick sequel, the answer remains the same—Ghostbusters! Taking place five years after the team's first victory over the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Gozer, the Ghostbusters have fallen out of business and out of favor with the city they fought so ha…

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#86 - "Lethal Weapon 2" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast 1:21:46

12M ago1:21:46

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In 1987, Lethal Weapon took everyone by surprise when it hit theaters. It was like a bomb went off and re-ignited the buddy cop genre with a bang! The perfect mix of an established director, two lead actors with undeniable chemistry, and an up-and-coming screenwriter’s knack for snappy odd-couple banter created a formula that was ripe for a follow-…

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#85 - "Rambo: First Blood Part II" (1985) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast 1:21:07

1y ago1:21:07

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In the realm of iconic action movies, few characters have achieved the legendary status of John Rambo. The name itself evokes images of a relentless warrior, a solitary figure pushed to his limits, and an embodiment of pure adrenaline-fueled heroism. At the heart of his enduring legacy lies this 80s Flick sequel that propelled the franchise to new …

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#84 - "National Lampoon's European Vacation" (1985) with Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast & Chad Sheppard 1:11:33

1y ago1:11:33

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This 80’s flick sequel brings a blend of family chaos, outrageous escapades, and a sprinkle of British humor. Get ready to tag along with the Griswolds as they embark on a madcap European adventure, where every tourist spot becomes a hilarious misadventure just waiting to happen. So, grab your funky beret, power up your super-cool electronic langua…

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#83 - "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" 1:19:06

1y ago1:19:06

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Released just three years after the iconic "Raiders of the Lost Ark," this action-packed prequel takes us back to the 1930s, where we find our intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones in a web of peril when he becomes entangled with a ruthless cult hell-bent on capturing the mystical Sankara Stones and enslaving an entire village. Joined by reluctant …

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#82 - "Platoon" (1986) with JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast 1:20:25

1y ago1:20:25

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Since its release this 80’s flick is still considered by many to be one of the best war movies ever made. The director — who himself was wounded twice while serving with the US Army in Vietnam — famously put his cast through a grueling "boot camp” to help immerse them in the world of their fictional characters. With an all-star cast and loads of vi…

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#81 - "Brewster's Millions" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad Sheppard 1:21:54

1y ago1:21:54

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Based on a 1902 novel of the same name, this 80’s flick brought together two of the 80’s greatest funnymen and an established director who wasn’t prone to making comedies. Despite primarily negative reviews, it still did well at the box office and was a mainstay on cable television over the years, making it beloved by those who were watching basic …

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#80 - "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" (1984) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast and Charlie Cotter 1:03:35

1y ago1:03:35

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This 80’s Flick has one of the most inaccurate titles ever which is easy to forgive when the movie also happens to be considered by fans of the franchise as one of the best in the series. So get ready to revisit Crystal Lake as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Laramy Wells and Charlie Cotter discuss “Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter” from 1…

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#79 - "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast 1:44:19

1+ y ago1:44:19

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The 80s is often seen as the defining era of “the teen movie”. While “The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” might have garnered all of the attention, it was this 80s flick that took the “teen movie” from raunchy sex-comedy to more serious themes of losing innocence, living with regret, and navigating independence at such a young age. R…

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#78 - Special: "Predator" (1987) Retro Life 4 You with Chris Adams Replay 1:01:10

1+ y ago1:01:10

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For the month of March, I am taking a break from recording new episodes so that I can highlight some of the other fantastic podcasts that I have had the privilege of being a guest co-host on.This week, I will be replaying part of an episode of Retro Life 4 You with host Chris Adams. Chris reached out to me last year to guest host on an episode abou…

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BONUS: "The Best 80s Directors" Panel with Nicholas Pepin, Chad Sheppard, and Laramy Wells 1:02:05

1+ y ago1:02:05

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The 1980s were a transformational time for movies, with plenty of lesser-known debut directors being given creative freedom to make unique and innovative projects, many of which we still consider to be all-time classics today. While some of those directors continued to excel into the 90s, others made their career-defining flicks in the 80s. But whi…

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#77 - Special: "Swamp Thing" (1982) Moving Panels with Laramy Wells Replay 1:20:15

1+ y ago1:20:15

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For the month of March, I am taking a break from recording new episodes so that I can highlight some of the other fantastic podcasts that I have had the privilege of being a guest co-host on. This week, I will be replaying part of an episode of Moving Panels with host Laramy Wells. Laramy is a good friend of mine and has been a frequent guest on th…

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#76 - Special: "Lethal Weapon" (1987) Totally Rad Christmas with Gerry D Replay 1:15:13

1+ y ago1:15:13

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For the month of March, I am taking a break from recording new episodes so that I can highlight some of the other fantastic podcasts that I have had the privilege of being a guest co-host on. For this one, I will be replaying part of an episode of Totally Rad Christmas with host Gerry D. This was actually the first first time I was asked to guest c…

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#75 - "An Officer and A Gentleman" (1982) with Ron West 1:06:37

1+ y ago1:06:37

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Famed movie critic Roger Ebert said that this 80’s flick was the best movie about love that he’d seen in a long time. His original reviews states “Maybe that's because it's not about ‘love’ as a Hollywood concept, but about love as growth, as learning to accept other people for who and what they are. There's romance in this movie…but what makes the…

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#74 - "Runaway Train" (1985) with J.B. Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast 1:08:21

1+ y ago1:08:21

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If you’re a fan of eighties action movies, you should know The Cannon Group. Run by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, in the eighties they cranked out a slew of low-budget action movies, most of which were hated by critics. Yet, every once in awhile they made a legitimately great movie that would even make the critics sit up and take …

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#73 - "Howard the Duck" (1986) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast 1:08:06

1+ y ago1:08:06

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Countless world upon worlds. Worlds without end. In these galaxies every possible reality exits. And what is reality in any new world is mere fantasy in all others. Here, all is real and all is illusion. What is, what was and what will be start with this once maligned 80’s flick. So travel with us to Cleve-land as we jam out to Cherry Bomb’s greate…

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#72 - "Santa Claus: The Movie" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast 1:13:36

1+ y ago1:13:36

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It seems strange at first that the producers of the Superman movies would move on to an epic about Santa Claus. But in a way it makes sense. Both Superman and Santa are legendary superheroes, able to cure our pains through magical intervention. Both of them can fly through the air. Both have large supporting casts: Superman has Lois Lane, Jimmy Ols…

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#71 - "Scrooged" (1988) with Gerry D. ("Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast) & Nicholas Pepin ("Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) 1:28:01

1+ y ago1:28:01

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Since the publication of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol nearly 200 years ago, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge has become familiar fodder for adaptations of all sorts—from ballets to operas to a mime performance by Marcel Marceau. But this 80’s flick adaptation has one thing that sets it apart from the rest: Comedy. So prepare to be transported b…

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#70 - "Annie" (1982) with Hanna Williams 48:12

1+ y ago48:12

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Little Orphan Annie has been a part of American pop culture for nearly a century now—first as a comic strip which made its debut in the summer of 1924, then as a popular radio show in the 1930s, which spun off into a couple of film productions later in that decade and a hit Broadway musical in 1977. Though the musical version has been adapted to th…

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#69 - "The Untouchables" (1987) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast 1:21:35

1+ y ago1:21:35

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1930. Prohibition has transformed Chicago into a City at War. Rival gangs compete for control of the city’s billion dollar empire of illegal alcohol, enforcing their will with the hand grenade and the tommy gun. It is the time of the Ganglords. It is the time of Al Capone. And now its time for Tim Williams and guest co-host Nicholas Pepin, from "Po…

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The "Weird" Bonus Episode - "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" (2022) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

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We don't normally sway away from our regular 80's Flicks only podcast formula, but when "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" premiered on the Roku Channel this past weekend, we had to cover this 80's icon and the hilarious film that parodies biopic movies from the king of pop music parodies. Tim Williams and guest co-host Nicholas Pepin, from "Pop Cultur…

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