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    Darren and Matt's 80s Adventure

    Darren and Matt are taking an excellent adventure through the 80's. Join them weekly as they break down some of the greatest (and some of the worst) films of the best decade in recent history.
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    Episodes (97)

    Rocky 4 (1985)

    Rocky 4 (1985)

    "I guess what I'm trying to say, is that if I can change, and you can change, everybody can change!" 

    This week the boys take on their first Rocky film of their 80's Adventure and what Rocky film could be more 80's than Rocky 4!  Will this film go the distance or will it flounder in round one? 

    Have a listen as the boys break down this mountain climbing, montage spewing and bicep pumping entry in the Rocky franchise. 

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    Ghostbusters (1984)

    Ghostbusters (1984)

    "Do you believe in UFOs, astral projections, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full trance mediums, the Loch Ness monster and the theory of Atlantis?"  

    Who ya gonna call?  This week the boys travel to 1984 New York to join... The Ghostbusters!  

    How does this film stand up 38 years after the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man attacked?  Will the boys still love this film?  Lets be real... Of course they will.  

    What do you think?  As always feel free to get in touch... Cheersy!  

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    Child's Play (1988)

    Child's Play (1988)

    "Hi, I'm Chucky, and I'm your friend till the end. Hidey-ho!" 

    It's 80's horror time and this week its 1988's Child's Play.  Join the boys as they have a little look at the first entry in what would go on to be a franchise that is STILL going in 2022. 

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    Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

    Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

    "You want romance? In Ridgemont? We can't even get cable TV here, Stacy, and you want romance!" 

    And they're back!!!!! 

    Yes finally after an extended break the boys return to travel back to the 80's and delve into some more films. 

    This week they are going back to high school for the classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High.   

    What do you think of this one?  As always feel free to get in touch and stay up to date using the links below as there is a lot more coming! 

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    Young Guns (1988)

    Young Guns (1988)

     "I could've killed ya Dick. I could've killed ya. But I don't wanna kill ya I wanna eat."  

    In the final episode of season 1 the boys look at the 1988 western... Young Guns!  

    This film was new to Matt and a long time since Darren had seen it, find out what they think and as always feel free to get in touch and share your thoughts.  

    The Boys will be back with you in September so keep your eyes peeled for dates and what films they have coming up.  You can find all the links below to the website and social media.  

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    Batman (1989)

    Batman (1989)

    "Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"  

    This week on 80's Adventure the boys visit Gotham City in 1989 to seek out the legend that is known as... Batman.  One of the first "dark" takes on a superhero film and arguably a blueprint for how the Dark Knight is portrayed even today.  

    So, join them as they delve deeper into this Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson vehicle, does it hold up?  Have a listen and find out!    

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    Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987)

    Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987)

    "Jesus! It looks like a frozen sausage!" 

    This week the boys take a visit to Yorkshire as they have a look at their first British film since the Podcast started!  Neither of them have seen the film in a long time, so how does this film look now with 2021 eyes? 

    Have you seen this British film from arguably the best decade of all time?  Also if you want to be the question setter one week then email podcast@80sadventure.com. 

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    The Terminator (1984)

    The Terminator (1984)

    "Listen, and understand! That Terminator is out there! It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop... ever, until you are dead!"  

    This week the boys continue their 80's Adventure with 1984's The Terminator.  This episode is as relentless as the Terminator in question as the boys indulge in celebratory drinks for episode 50. 

    Join them as they delve deeper into this classic from esteemed director James Cameron and without a doubt.... They'll be back!  

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    Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

    Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

    "I'm just a mean green mother from outer space and I'm bad!" 

    As the boys rapidly approach episode 50 they decide to take a visit to Skid Row and watch this classic musical Staring Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene!  

    So will the film end up like the victims of Audrey II or Somewhere That's Green... either way, know the boys are right here beside you.  Join them as they break down this film from 1986 and as always, feel free to get in touch. 

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    Weird Science (1985)

    Weird Science (1985)

    "Gary?... By the way, why are we wearing bras on our heads?"  

    This week on 80's Adventure the boys revisit a film they both liked growing up but they are in for a rude awakening upon revisiting this John Hughes film.  What didn't age well and could it be fixed?  

    Have a listen and this week more than any other... get yourself a drink!  As always feel free to get in touch and share your thoughts.  

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    Dirty Dancing (1987)

    Dirty Dancing (1987)

    "You just put your pickle on everybody's plate, college boy, and leave the hard stuff to me."  

    This week the boys take a trip to Kellerman's and carry a watermelon as they take a look at Dirty Dancing!  Is this film lightning in a bottle or has it not aged well at all?  

    So, make sure you join them as they break out their dancing shoes, have a beer and break down the film and as always feel free to get in touch and share your thoughts.  

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    Airplane (1980)

    Airplane (1980)

    "I am serious... and don't call me Shirley." 

    This week the boys fasten their seat belts, put their trays in an upright position and take off all the way back to 1980 for this classic comedy.  

    This film is seen as the start of what will be many more spoof films to come but has it aged badly or is it just as good as you remember? 

    Get the flight attendant to bring you a nice relaxing drink and settle in as 80's Adventure takes to the skies this week with Airplane!  

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    The Fly (1986)

    The Fly (1986)

    "What am I working on? Uhh... I'm working on something that will change the world, and human life as we know it."  

    This week the boys teleport to 1986 to look at The Fly, a  science fiction/horror starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis.  What do the boys make of this film 35 years after the release?   Will Darren ever bite his nails again?  And did this film put Matt off his food for too long?  

    Grab a beer and join the boys as they drink Kronenbourg while discussing Cronenberg and as always feel free to get in touch.  

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    Romancing the Stone (1984)

    Romancing the Stone (1984)

    "One hell of a morning has turned into a bitch of a day!"  

    This week the boys take a look at a Robert Zemeckis film released just a year before Back to the Future.  It's an interesting film but does it have the same feel close to 40 years later?  

    Grab a drink and see what the boys make of this one and as always please share your opinions by getting in touch via some of the links below.  

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    Over the Top (1987)

    Over the Top (1987)

    "The world meets nobody halfway. When you want something, you gotta take it." 

    This week is sweat, sweat and a little bit more sweat as the boys look at the Sylvester Stallone film Over the Top.  A fairly new film for both of them so how will they react to this new entry in their 80's Adventure?  Have you seen this film and do you love or hate it? 

    Grab yourself a beer to cool down from all the heat that this movie gives off and as always feel free to get in touch to share your thoughts. 

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    Labyrinth (1986)

    Labyrinth (1986)

    "If she'd 'ave kept on goin' down that way she'd 'ave gone straight to that castle." 

    This week the boys revisit their childhood with the film Labyrinth!  What dangers untold lie in this episode?  Join them as they marvel at David Bowie and this classic kids family film from 1986.  They may have started on the beer earlier this week! 

    Grab yourself a beer and as always feel free to get in touch to share your thoughts. 

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    Flash Gordon (1980)

    Flash Gordon (1980)

    "Flash! Flash, I love you! But we only have fourteen hours to save the Earth!"   

    This weeks episode is Flash Gordon and what a funny film it is, did you watch it when it was first out or did you find it first in later life?  Join the boys as they travel to the bizarre world that is Mongo and break down this film from 1980.   

    As always, grab yourself a drink and see what you think...   

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    Stand By Me (1986)

    Stand By Me (1986)

    "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?" 

    It's episode 40 and the boys take a look at a very special film... Stand By Me.  One is very familiar with it and one had only seen once till now.  This film is beloved by many so what is your opinion on it?  See what the boys have to say and as always every 10 episodes seem to end up with a bottle of Prosecco... surely that will end well. 

    Why not grab yourself a glass and relax with a review of this 1986 classic.   

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    Superman 2 (1980)

    Superman 2 (1980)

    "Come to me, son of Jor-El, kneel before Zod!" 

    This week the boys take a trip to Metropolis to see arguably the best Clark Kent/Superman played by the late Christopher Reeve.  This film went encountered a few problems during filming but does it show in the final product?  And do you look at it differently after seeing the Richard Donner cut from 2006? 

    Why not grab yourself an orange juice (freshly squeezed), sit back and see what the boys have to say about this one!
     
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    Full Metal Jacket (1987)

    Full Metal Jacket (1987)

    "From now on you will speak only when spoken to, and the first and last words out of your filthy sewers will be "Sir". Do you maggots understand that?" 

    This week the boys tackle a war film!  Full Metal Jacket is an acclaimed film and one of the guys hadn't seen it till now, what will they both think looking at this film that can really be a tough watch? 

    What do you think?  Feel free to get in touch and share your thoughts! 


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