Action Episodes

In this episode, hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek dive into the 1982 action comedy '48 Hours', exploring its significance in the buddy cop genre, the standout performances of Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte, and the film's gritty atmosphere. They share personal memories of the film, discuss its writing …

In this episode, hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek dive into the 1989 film 'Batman,' directed by Tim Burton. They explore the film's cultural impact, the iconic performances of Michael Keaton as Batman, Jack Nicholson as the Joker, and Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale. The conversation reflects on their pe…

"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 Warrio...

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast," hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek dive into the 1988 Western film 'Young Guns.' They discuss their nostalgic memories of the film, character performances, and favorite scenes, while also addressing the film's historical inaccuracies and the portrayal o…

In this episode of the All 80s Movies podcast, Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss the 1989 action movie 'Kickboxer'. 'Kickboxer' is a 1989 martial arts film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. The film follows Kurt Sloan, a martial artist seeking revenge on the brutal fighter Tong Po, who paralyzed his …

"One war against one man." In this episode, we discuss the movie that brought us John J. Rambo. It is the action thriller 'First Blood' starring Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy and Richard Crenna. This movie is based on the...

"High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages and declared war. One man has managed to escape. An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He's alone, tired... and the only chance anyone...

"The Man of Steel meets his match!" In this week's episode, we are discussing 'Superman II' starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp and Gene Hackman. We are flying into the theatrical version that was directe...

"The secret contest where the world's greatest warriors fight in a battle to the death." In this week's episode, we discuss the 1988 action movie 'Bloodsport' with guests Brad Koszo and Jeff Johnson of the "A Film By..." podc...

"Thief Warrior Gladiator King" In this week's episode, we discuss the movie that put Arnold Schwarzenegger on the map with mainstream movie goers, 'Conan the Barbarian.' The movie also stars James Earl Jones, Sandahl Bergman ...

"James Bond is out on his own and out for revenge." In this week's episode we discuss the 16th entry of the James Bond franchise with 'Licence to Kill' starring Timothy Dalton, Robert Davi and Carey Lowell. Directed by John G...

"He was a covert agent trained in Vietnam. He has a master 6th degree black belt in Aikido... and family in the Mafia. He's a cop with an attitude." In this week's episode, we discuss Steven Seagal's feature debut in the 1988...

"You will feel the power. Live the adventure. Experience the fantastic." In this week's episode, we discuss the epic adventure movie 'Clash of the Titans' starring Harry Hamlin, Judi Bowker and Sir Laurence Olivier. This movi...

"The Return of the Great Adventure." For our last movie of season 1, we will be discussing one of the biggest blockbusters of the 80's, "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen and Paul Freeman, this mo...

"Dalton's the best bouncer in the business. His nights are filled with fast action, hot music and beautiful women. It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it." In this week's episode, we discuss the cult classic action fi...