Not just the movies Hollywood remembers, but also the ones it forgot, and why every movie still matters. The 80s Movie Podcast is your ultimate throwback ride through the most iconic decade in film. From explosive blockbusters and cult classics to hidden gems you forgot you loved, each episode dives deep into the stories, stars, soundtracks, and behind-the-scenes magic that defined the era. Expect bold opinions, nostalgic deep dives, and plenty of laughs as we revisit the movies that shaped a generation, whether it’s high school hijinks, sci-fi adventures, action-packed showdowns, or unforgettable coming-of-age moments. If it had big hair, bigger explosions, and a killer synth score, it’s fair game. Whether you lived the 80s or just wish you had, this podcast brings the decade back to life, one reel at a time. Press play and let’s rewind.
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980): Inside Cannon Films’ Forgotten Shelved Horror-Comedy - The 80s Movie Podcast
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980) · May 13, 2026
The Brotherhood of Justice (1986): Young Keanu Reeves, Kiefer Sutherland and a True Story Vigilante Movie - The 80s Movie Podcast
The Brotherhood of Justice (1986) · Aug 17, 2025
Making Mr. Right (1987): Inside Susan Seidelman and John Malkovich's Cult Sci-Fi Android Rom-Com - The 80s Movie Podcast
Making Mr. Right (1987) · May 12, 2025
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985): Madonna, Mistaken Identity, and Susan Seidelman’s Breakthrough - The 80s Movie Podcast
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) · Jul 11, 2024
Brats (2024): Andrew McCarthy Andrew McCarthy Revisits the Rise and Fallout of the Brat Pack - The 80s Movie Podcast
BRATS (2024) · Jun 21, 2024
Smithereens (1982): Susan Seidelman’s Punk Rock Portrait of a Vanishing New York - The 80s Movie Podcast
Smithereens (1982) · Jun 12, 2024
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983): The Lost Jackie Gleason Version, Burt Reynolds’ Exit, and a Franchise in Trouble - The 80s Movie Podcast
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983) · May 13, 2024
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988): History & Animation Magic - The 80s Movie Podcast
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) · Dec 29, 2023
Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984): George Kennedy, Joe Namath and the Forgotten Train Comedy Disaster - The 80s Movie Podcast
Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984) · Nov 26, 2023
The Lost 1980s Movie Nobody Could Find For Years: Oklahoma Smugglers (1987)
Oklahoma Smugglers (1987) · Jul 27, 2023
Martha Coolidge’s Forgotten Undercover High School Comedy: Plain Clothes (1988)
Plain Clothes (1988) · Jun 8, 2023
Val Kilmer, Martha Coolidge & an Underrated 80s Sci-Fi Comedy: Real Genius (1985)
Real Genius (1985) · May 18, 2023
Martha Coolidge’s Forgotten (and Infamous) 80s Sex Comedy: Joy of Sex (1984)
Joy of Sex (1984) · May 5, 2023
Nicolas Cage, Martha Coolidge & the Ultimate 80s Teen Romance: Valley Girl (1983)
Valley Girl (1983) · Apr 27, 2023
Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Pfeiffer & John Landis’ Underrated Cult Thriller: Into the Night (1985)
Into the Night (1985) · Apr 20, 2023
Robert Downey Sr., Ralph Macchio & Mad Magazine’s Forgotten Comedy: Up the Academy (1980)
Up the Academy (1980) · Apr 6, 2023
Robert Altman’s Strangest and Most Forgotten Comedy: O.C. and Stiggs (1987)
O.C. and Stiggs (1987) · Mar 23, 2023
The Abyss (1989): James Cameron's Underwater Sci-Fi Masterpiece | The 80s Movie Podcast
The Abyss (1989) · Jan 27, 2023
Escape to Victory (1981): Pelé, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine and a WWII Soccer Classic - The 80s Movie Podcast
Escape to Victory (1981) · Jan 20, 2023
The Jazz Singer (1980): Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier and a Controversial Musical Drama - The 80s Movie Podcast
The Jazz Singer (1980) · Jan 12, 2023
The War of the Roses (1989): Danny DeVito’s Dark Divorce Comedy with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner - The 80s Movie Podcast
The War of the Roses (1989) · Dec 13, 2022
Less Than Zero (1987): Robert Downey Jr., Bret Easton Ellis, and the Cost of Excess - The 80s Movie Podcast
Less Than Zero (1987) · Nov 28, 2022
Bright Lights, Big City (1988): Michael J. Fox, Jay McInerney and 1980s New York Excess - The 80s Movie Podcast
Bright Lights, Big City (1988) · Nov 18, 2022
Round Midnight (1986): Dexter Gordon, Jazz, and One of the Decade's Most Overlooked Masterpieces - The 80s Movie Podcast
'Round Midnight (1986) · Nov 10, 2022
A Nightmare on Elm Street: Gen X, Millennials, and the Legacy of Freddy Krueger
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) · Nov 2, 2022
Prince of Darkness (1987) and John Carpenter’s Science of Horror
Prince of Darkness (1987) · Oct 21, 2022
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984): The Genre-Bending Classic That Refused to Fit In - The 80s Movie Podcast
Walker (1987): Alex Cox, Ed Harris, and the Revolutionary Western That Outraged Critics
Walker (1987) · Sep 29, 2022
Straight to Hell (1987): Alex Cox's Punk Rock Western
Straight to Hell (1987) · Sep 22, 2022
Sid and Nancy (1986): Gary Oldman, A Punk Rock Tragedy and Alex Cox’s Cult Classic
Sid and Nancy (1986) · Sep 16, 2022
Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) · Aug 31, 2022
The Assassination Game
Tag: The Assassination Game (1982) · Jun 20, 2022
Young Einstein
Young Einstein (1988) · Jun 12, 2022
The Orphans #4 – Out of the Blue | One-Off Distribution Company Film Discussion
Out of the Blue (2022) · Feb 11, 2022
John Sayles in the 1980s: Part 1
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) · Jan 20, 2022
John Sayles in the 1980s: Part 1
The Big Chill (1983) · Jan 20, 2022
John Sayles in the 1980s: Part 1
Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) · Jan 20, 2022
John Sayles in the 1980s: Part 1
Alligator (1980) · Jan 20, 2022
John Sayles in the 1980s: Part 1
The Lady in Red (1979) · Jan 20, 2022
John Sayles in the 1980s: Part 1
Baby It's You (1983) · Jan 20, 2022
John Sayles in the 1980s: Part 1
Lianna (1983) · Jan 20, 2022
The United Film Distribution Company and Taurus Entertainment: Part Three
Black Eagle (1988) · Jul 21, 2021
The United Film Distribution Company and Taurus Entertainment: Part Three
Class of 1999 (1990) · Jul 21, 2021
The United Film Distribution Company and Taurus Entertainment: Part Three
BraveStarr: The Legend (1988) · Jul 21, 2021
The United Film Distribution Company and Taurus Entertainment: Part Three
Angel Town (1990) · Jul 21, 2021
The United Film Distribution Company and Taurus Entertainment: Part Three
Beverly Hills Brats (1989) · Jul 21, 2021
The United Film Distribution Company and Taurus Entertainment: Part Three
Best of the Best (1989) · Jul 21, 2021
The United Film Distribution Company and Taurus Entertainment: Part Two
Day of the Dead (1985) · Jul 8, 2021
The United Film Distribution Company and Taurus Entertainment: Part Two
Class of 1984 (1982) · Jul 8, 2021
The United Film Distribution Company and Taurus Entertainment: Part Two
Sleepaway Camp (1983) · Jul 8, 2021
The King of Comedy
The King of Comedy (1982) · May 5, 2021
The Last Temptation of Christ
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) · Apr 22, 2021
The Color of Money
The Color of Money (1986) · Apr 8, 2021
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982) · Apr 1, 2021
Some Kind of Wonderful
Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) · Mar 4, 2021
Sigourney Weaver
Ghostbusters (1984) · Feb 10, 2021
Sigourney Weaver
Ghostbusters II (1989) · Feb 10, 2021
Sigourney Weaver
Working Girl (1988) · Feb 10, 2021
Sigourney Weaver
Gorillas in the Mist (1988) · Feb 10, 2021
Wisdom (1986): Emilio Estevez's Robin Hood Crime Drama, and a Very 80s Ending
Wisdom (1986) · Jan 10, 2021
St. Elmo’s Fire
St. Elmo's Fire (1985) · Jan 4, 2021
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 3
The Breakfast Club (1985) · Nov 13, 2020
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 3
The Princess Bride (1987) · Nov 13, 2020
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 3
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) · Nov 13, 2020
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 3
Starman (1984) · Nov 13, 2020
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 3
Birdy (1984) · Nov 13, 2020
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 3
Popeye (1980) · Nov 13, 2020
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 3
Sixteen Candles (1984) · Nov 13, 2020
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 3
The Chocolate War (1988) · Nov 13, 2020
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 3
Out of Bounds (1986) · Nov 13, 2020
Three O’Clock High
Three O'Clock High (1987) · Oct 27, 2020
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985): Counterfeiters, Car Chases, and Pure 1980s Neo-Noir
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) · Oct 19, 2020
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) · Sep 28, 2020
Tapeheads (1988): The John Cusack/Tim Robbins Cult Comedy Too Weird for the 1980s
Tapeheads (1988) · Aug 17, 2020