The Toy (1982)

"A Film. Don't tell anyone." For this week's episode, we are discussing the zany comedy that spoofs World War II, espionage, 'The Blue Lagoon' and Elvis movies, 'Top Secret!'. The movie stars Val Kilmer and Lucy Gutteridge. Co-written and directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. This episode was recorded before we learned of Val Kilmer's passing. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Top Secret! - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088286/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_top Top Secret! - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1021699-top_secret Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastall80s.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Over 25,000 podcasters use Podpage! Create your own podcast website that looks great, runs smoothly, and is optimized for search engines. Get started today! Click Here to learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"1997. New York City is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane." For this week's episode we discuss the dystopian sci-fi adventure 'Escape From New York.' The movie stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine and Harry Dean Stanton. Co-written and directed by John Carpenter. Apologies to pronouncing Lee Van Cleef's character's name wrong everytime in this episode. It's Hauk, not Hawk or Falk. Escape From New York - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082340/?ref_=hm_rvi_i_11 Escape From New York - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1006717-escape_from_new_york Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastall80s.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Over 25,000 podcasters use Podpage! Create your own podcast website that looks great, runs smoothly, and is optimized for search engines. Get started today! Click Here to learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it." For this week's episode we discuss the sci-fi horror drama 'The Dead Zone' The movie stars Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt and Martin Sheen. Directed by David Cronenberg. Based on the novel by Stephen King. The Dead Zone - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085407/?ref_=tt_mlt_i_2 The Dead Zone - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dead_zone Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastall80s.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Over 25,000 podcasters use Podpage! Create your own podcast website that looks great, runs smoothly, and is optimized for search engines. Get started today! Click Here to learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The boys are back in town. Nick Nolte is a cop. Eddie Murphy is a convict. They couldn't have liked each other less. They couldn't have needed each other more. And the last place they ever expected to be is on the same side. Even for... 48 HRS." For this week's episode we discuss the debut of Eddie Murphy in 1982's action, comedy, cop drama '48 HRS.' The movie also stars Nick Nolte, Annette O'Toole and James Remar. Directed and co-written by Walter Hill. 48 Hrs. - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083511/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_48 48 Hrs. - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/48_hrs Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastall80s.bsky.social Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Over 25,000 podcasters use Podpage! Create your own podcast website that looks great, runs smoothly, and is optimized for search engines. Get started today! Click Here to learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Only one will claim the night." We kick off Season 5 with the biggest movie of 1989, 'Batman.' The movie stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger and Robert Wuhl. Directed by Tim Burton. Batman - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096895/?ref_=tttg_ov Batman - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1001781-batman Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we celebrate the end of Season 4 with a unique twist: an '80s High School Comedy Cast Draft. Joined by guests Chris Valenziano, Patrick J. Doody, and Marwan Abderrazzaq, they discuss their favorite high school movies from the 1980s and draft characters to create their ultimate high school comedy. Who did we miss in our casts? Email: all80smoviespodcast@gmail.com Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastall80s.bsky.social Facebook (Meta): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"When Jackie Gleason Told His Son He Could Have Any Present He Wanted, He Picked The Most Outrageous Gift Of All... Richard Pryor." For this week's episode, we are discussing the 1982 hit comedy 'The Toy.' The movie stars Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason and Scott Schwartz. Directed by Richard Donner. Based on the 1976 French comedy movie 'Le Jouet.' The Toy - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084809/?ref_=hm_rvi_i_1 The Toy - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/toy All '80s Movies Podcast Listner Survey: https://www.all80smoviespodcast.com/survey/2024-listner-survey/ Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Over 25,000 podcasters use Podpage! Create your own podcast website that looks great, runs smoothly, and is optimized for search engines. Get started today! Click Here to learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it." For this week's episode, we are discussing one of the most acclaimed movies of the 1980's, 'Raging Bull.' The movie stars Robert DeNiro, Cathy Moriarty and Joe Pesci. Directed by Martin Scorses. Based on Jake LaMotta's memoir "Raging Bull: My Story." Raging Bull - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081398/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_raging Raging Bull - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/raging_bull All '80s Movies Podcast Listner Survey: https://www.all80smoviespodcast.com/survey/2024-listner-survey/ Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Over 25,000 podcasters use Podpage! Create your own podcast website that looks great, runs smoothly, and is optimized for search engines. Get started today! Click Here to learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"In the future, cities will become deserts, roads will become battlefields and the hope of mankind will appear as a stranger." For this week's episode, we are discussing 1981 dystopian action movie 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior.' The movie stars Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence and Vernon Wells. Co-written and directed by George Miller. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082694/?ref_=hm_rvi_i_7 Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mad_max_2_the_road_warrior All '80s Movies Podcast Listner Survey: https://www.all80smoviespodcast.com/survey/2024-listner-survey/ Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Over 25,000 podcasters use Podpage! Create your own podcast website that looks great, runs smoothly, and is optimized for search engines. Get started today! Click Here to learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Every day, she works in a man's world. Every night, she dances through the universe that is her dream." For this week's episode, we are discussing 1983 suprise smash hit movie 'Flashdance.' The movie stars Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri and Sunny Johnson. Directed by Adrian Lyne. Flashdance - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085549/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_flashdance Flashdance - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/flashdance Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Over 25,000 podcasters use Podpage! Create your own podcast website that looks great, runs smoothly, and is optimized for search engines. Get started today! Click Here to learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices