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80s movies. From the big screen to the boom of home video rentals, it was a decade filled with some of the biggest and best movies. But which year was the best?

Following the fun of our Best of the Bond Girls episode, Jeff Johnson joins Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, and fantasy author David Wright to debate the years 1981, 1984, 1986, and 1989! Which year will prevail as the best for movies in the 80s? John Reid of the 30Something Movie Podcast is on hand to hear the arguements and deliver his ruling!

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

We're back with "Stand By Me" to close out our limited "1986" series. We discuss the amazing performances, share our funny encounter with Richard Dreyfuss, and debate whether the film's soundtrack is the best that 1986 offered.

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His fans won't let him die. He won't let them live!

Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 podcast joins our limited series "1986" for the hard rock horror film "Trick or Treat!" We're talking Reverend Ozzy, DJ Gene Simmons, subliminal messages on records, demons, damsels in distress, and a cameo by Large Marge? Join us as we headbang our way through this monstrous movie!

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"Trick or Treat" is available on DVD and Bluray in limited capacity. Check out www.youtube.com for links that offer the entire film!

After a decade of silence... The buzzz is back!

Our limited series "1986" is back with a bonus episode to discuss our love for the misunderstood Tobe Hooper sequel "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2." Are Chop-Top and the Hitchhiker the same person? What's the deal with Dennis Hopper's crazy revenge-seeking Ranger? We answer these questions and gush over K-Okla's sexy saw-swinging DJ, "Stretch" and provide some much needed clarity to the franchise's timeline of 9 films!

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Zombies, exploding heads, creepy-crawlies...and a date for the formal. This is classic.

Jason Colvin from the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast returns to our limited series, "1986," to join Jeff for a fun conversation about "Night of the Creeps."

Get ready for director Fred Dekker's clever tribute to other famous directors, more Dick Miller, the Stryper connection, and a debate about Tom Atkins' best roles in horror films. "Thrill me," you say? It's Miller time!

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We're kicking off the scary movie season with an episode that won't cost you an arm and a leg! Our limited series, "1986," is back with "Chopping Mall!"

Jeff, Dave, and Scott head to the Galleria Shopping Mall to discuss this classic slasher. Get ready for "Short Circuit" comparisons, connections to some of horror's greatest franchises, and some great responses in the '86 Breakdown. All this, and an electrifying conversion about screen legend, Dick Miller! Get ready to shop till you drop!

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"Now it's dark."

Our limited series, "1986," is back and we're joined by Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 podcast to discuss the strangest, most controversial film of 1986, David Lynch's "Blue Velvet."

Jeff and Dayton do their best to analyze this neo-noir crime mystery and find out why it's hailed as one of the "must see" movies of the 1980's. Grab your oxygen mask, because it's going to get weird!

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We conclude our special "Worst Week Ever" with a bonus episode today! Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast returns once again to our limited series, "1986", to discuss one of the worst films of the year; Prince's "Under the Cherry Moon."

Jason offers up his best way to fix the film with a much improved soundtrack and Madonna casting decision that should have/could have been. We talk creative differences on set, compare Prince's kissing technique to a xenomorph, and debate why we love the villain of the film, more so than the hero!

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This week, our limited series, "1986" will be discussing the worst two films that the year offered and up first, we're quacking up over "Howard the Duck!"

Alec and Cameron from the Comically Unaware podcast join us to educate us on Howard's origins in Marvel comics, and determine what George Lucas got wrong. We discuss the film's tone, the awkward sexual connotations, casting contenders, and what an MCU remake needs to be successful.

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Our limited series, "1986", is back and we're taking the day off to discuss "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" with the gang. As adults, we debate Ferris's motives and manipulation tactics. Was Rooney justified in his quest to catch Ferris?
Other topics include fun license plate trivia, the similarities between the Ferrari and Bruce, the mechanical shark from Jaws, favorite scenes, and when asked his thoughts on sequel, prequel, remake, Scott accurately suggests the spin-off idea that's currently in development!

Join us as we take flight on our limited series, "1986", to connect with our inner twelve-year-old for "Flight of the Navigator!"
We discuss our love for the film while debating whether or not NASA are the bad guys, the inspiration the film gave James Cameron, how well the visual F/X hold up, and what we want from the proposed remake.

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The system gave him a raw deal. Nobody gives him a raw deal.

We're celebrating Arnold Schwarzenegger's birthday this week with "Raw Deal" on our limited series, "1986." Scott and Dave are in raw form as Jeff goes on the defense of another '86 classic!
Join us as we discuss Arnold's best roles of the 1980's, critique the unusual soundtrack, and determine whether or not one should drink... and bake!

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The terror starts the moment he stops.

Our limited series, "1986", is celebrating the great Rutger Hauer on a special Friday bonus episode, as we discuss "The Hitcher." Jeff picks up Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast from the roadside to discuss one of the best thrillers of the 80's. Join us as they discuss Rutger's incredible, albeit creepy, ad-libbing, debate the outrageous review given by Siskel & Ebert in 1986, and rank the villainous roles of the late actor.

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It's Kevin Bacon's birthday, so our limited series, "1986", is back with a bonus episode to discuss "Quicksilver"!
Our resident expert on 1986 movies, Andrew Blakley, stops by to talk about the dangerous, fast-paced world of bike messengering with Jeff Johnson. How much do these messengers really make? What's going on with Bacon's terrible mustache in the opening? Can a deadly drug dealer still be scary when shopping for orange soda and toilet paper?

Jeff and Andrew debate these topics and more, plus we revisit our "Jamie Gertz theory" decide between this movie and "Rad" as to which one peddles harder in 1986!

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"I've been kidnapped by... K-Mart!"

Andrew Blakley returns to our limited series, "1986" to discuss the comedic, kidnap gone wrong, gone right film, "Ruthless People." Jeff and Andrew talk '86 fashion trends, Danny DeVito's ability to be slimy on-screen and utterly charming off-screen, Bill Pullman's debut, and Helen Slater's incredible adorability.
Plus, why didn't we get more Gary Riley after the 80's? Is this Bette Midler's best comedic performance? We talk all this, and identify a stellar cast for a potential remake!

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"There's no place on Earth to hide!"

Scott Hoffman and David Burns return for a bonus episode this week to talk Martians with Jeff Johnson for our limited series, "1986." Join us for Tobe Hooper's "Invaders From Mars!"

Is the original film from 1953 worth watching? Are the Martians the true aggressors, or are we? Stan Winston creature effects, Karen Black, a Louise Fletcher character more villainous than Nurse Ratchet, raw hamburger, and the importance of product placement are among the many topics covered in this episode!

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"Sorry, Goose. It's time to buzz the tower."

Our limited series, "1986", has finally re-engaged right in time for the release of Top Gun: Maverick! We're talking call signs, soundtrack, and everything else that makes this Tony Scott blockbuster one of the biggest, most iconic films of the decade.

As special bonus, we hear from our friends at The Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, and include a short SPOILER-FREE review of Top Gun: Maverick!

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It's Louis Gossett Jr.'s 86th birthday, so our limited series, 1986, is back with a special Friday bonus episode to discuss his co-starring role in Firewalker! Was Chuck Norris successful as the comedic relief in a PG-rated film? Is Firewalker the high adventure, treasure hunting thrill ride you remember from your youth, or "Ed Wood's Indiana Jones?"
David and Scott are back to answer these questions and many others, while Jeff defends his love of another classic B-movie from his childhood.

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Our limited series, 1986, is back, and we're excited to be joined by Jason Colvin of the wildly popular Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast! Jason hits the courtroom with Jeff to discuss Ivan Reitman's rom-com crime thriller, Legal Eagles.
Robert Redford's likeability, fun cameos, Rod Stewart, casting could-have-beens, superhero connections, and one of the best answers to the Nintendo faceoff question we've heard yet are packed into this fun collaboration between the A Film By... and Surely You Can't Be Serious podcasts!

This week on our limited series, 1986, it's all in the reflexes as we discuss Big Trouble in Little China! Although John Carpenter's action/adventure martial arts comedy was projected to be one of the biggest hits of the year, it floundered at the box office. Today, it's wildly popular, having found a huge cult following on video.
Why did 20th Century Fox have such a hard time marketing the movie? Is Double Dragon the obvious choice for the Nintendo Faceoff? Favorite Jack Burton moments, Storms, sorcery, and F/X both good and bad are discussed. Just remember what ol' Jack Burton says at a time like this...