All '80s Movies Podcast

"Life Has Pushed Him Into A Corner. And He's Coming Out Fighting." For this episode, we discuss the 1983 American crime drama, Bad Boys. The movie stars Sean Penn, Esai Morales, Clancy Brown, and Ally Sheedy. Directed by Rick Rosenthal, the movie follows a troubled teenager who is sent to a juvenile detention center after becoming involved in a drug-related crime. Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: http

"A story of innocence lost and courage found." For this episode we discuss the 1989 American biographical anti-war drama, 'Born on the Fourth of July,' The movie stars Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe, Raymond J. Barry and Caroline Kovic. Written and directed by Oliver Stone, it was based on the 1976 autobiography of Ron Kovic. Born on the Fourth of July IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096969/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_born%20o Born on the Fourth of July, Rotten Tomatoes -

"Beings from Another Dimension have invaded your world." For this episode, we discuss the cult classic 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.' The movie stars Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum and Christopher Lloyd. Directed by W.D. Richter. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086856/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_the%20adventures%20of%20bu The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8t

"AL CAPONE. He ruled Chicago with absolute power. No one could touch him. No one could stop him. - Until Eliot Ness and a small force of men swore they'd bring him down." In this episode, we discuss the period crime drama 'The Untouchables.' The movie stars Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Andy Garcia and Robert De Niro. Directed by Brian De Palma. Loosely based on the memior of Eliot Ness. The Untouchables - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094226/?ref_=tttg_ov_bk The Untouchables - Rotten Toma

"A world of fantasy, adventure and excitement opens up for Mrs Brisby when she discovers... The Secret of NIMH." In this episode, we discuss the animated adventure 'The Secret of NIMH.' The movie stars the voice talents of Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi and Dom DeLuise. Written and directed by Don Bluth. Based on the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien. The Secret of NIMH - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084649/?ref_=tttg_ov_bk The Secret of NIMH - Rotten Tomatoe

"Charlie and Raymond. They are strangers. They are brothers. They have just met." In this episode, we discuss the Oscar winning drama 'Rain Man.' The movie stars Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise and Valeria Golino. Directed by Barry Levinson. Rain Man - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095953/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_rain Rain Man- Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rain_man Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-rating

"They've graduated, and they're ready for life on the streets. But are the streets ready for them?" In this episode, we discuss the comedy sequel 'Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment.' The movie stars Steve Guttenburg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Bruce Mahler, Marion Ramsey and Colleen Camp. Directed by Jerry Paris. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089822/?ref_=nm_rvi_i_1 Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment - Rotten Tomatoes:

"Chevy Chase finds life in the country isn't what it's cracked up to be!" In this episode, we discuss the fish out of water comedy 'Funny Farm.' The movie stars Chevy Chase and Madolyn Smith. Directed by George Roy Hill. Funny Farm - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095188/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_funny%20fa Funny Farm - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1007990-funny_farm Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-r