"Born with the courage of an eagle, the strength of a black tiger, and the power of a god" For this episode, we are discussing the sword and sorcery adventure, 'The Beastmaster.' The movie stars Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, John Amos and Rip Torn. Directed by Don Coscarelli. Based on the 1959 novel The Beast Master written by Alice "Andre" Norton. The Beastmaster - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083630/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520beastmas The Beastmaster - Rotten Tomatoes: ht...
Dec 25, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 171
"There are two sides of this mystery. Murder...And Passion." For this episode, we are discussing the court room thriller, 'Jagged Edge.' The movie stars Glenn Close, Jeff Bridges and Oscar Nominee Robert Loggia. Directed by Richard Marquand. Jagged Edge - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089360/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_jagged%2520edge Jagged Edge - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jagged_edge Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-8...
Nov 15, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 170
"Demon to some. Angel to others." We end "Splatter Cinema Month" with the supernatural horror movie 'Hellraiser.' The movie stars Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Lawrence and Doug Bradley. Written and directed by Tom Holland. Hellraiser - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093177/?ref_=fn_t_1 Hellraiser - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hellraiser Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratin...
Oct 31, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 169
"He wants YOU for a new best friend..." We kick off a shortned "Splatter Cinema Month" with the supernatural horror movie 'Child's Play.' The movie stars Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent and Brad Dourif. Directed by Tom Holland. Child's Play - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094862/?ref_=tttg_ov_bk Child's Play - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/childs_play The Chucky Song by Simon Stokes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUDOgSaHHe8 Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: ht...
Oct 24, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 168
"Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners." In this episode, we are discussing the comedy 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.' The movie stars Michael Caine, Steve Martin and Glenne Headly. Directed by Frank Oz. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095031/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_dirty%2520rotten Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dirty_rotten_scoundrels Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-m...
Sep 29, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 167
"The Adventure Continues..." We are discussing one of the most popular movies of the decade, 'The Empire Strikes Back.' You know the characters, the creatures, the planets and what is in store for our rebels. This movie had and still has a big impact on Jason and Bill. Directed by Irvin Kershner. "May the Force Be With You!" The Empire Strikes Back - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520empire%2520strikes The Empire Strikes Back - Rotten Tomatoes...
Sep 05, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 5Ep. 166
"Join Jason in the woods...... if you dare." For this episode, we are discussing the horror slasher movie 'Friday the 13th: Part 3' which was orignally released in 3-D in most theaters. The movie stars Dana Kimmell, Tracie Savage and Richard Brooker. Directed by Steve Miner. Friday the 13th: Part 3 - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083972/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_friday%2520the Friday the 13th: Part 3 - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/friday_the_13th_part_3 Bill'...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 165
"He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal." For this episode, we are discussing the supernatural action fantasy 'Highlander'. The movie stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown and Roxanne Hart. Directed by Russell Mulcahy. Highlander - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091203/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_highl Highlander - Rotten Tomato...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 164
"Has James Bond finally met his match?" For this week's episode, we are discussing "Bond. James Bond" in the 1985 adventure, 'A View to A Kill'. The movie stars Roger Moore, Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts and Grace Jones. Directed by John Glen, this movie is based on the character created by Ian Fleming. A View to A Kill - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090264/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_a%2520view A View to A Kill - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/view_to_a_kil...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 163
"A battle beyond time ... beyond space. Ruthless invaders. A defenseless planet. And a daring band of space adventurers fighting to save it." For this week's episode, we are discussing the sci-fi adventure movie, 'Battle Beyond the Stars'. The movie stars Richard Thomas, George Peppard, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon and Darlanne Fluegel. Directed by Jimmy T. Murakami and Roger Corman. This movie is based on Akira Kurosawa's 1954 classic, 'Seven Samurai.' Battle Beyond the Stars - IMDB: https://www.i...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 162
"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 T...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 161
"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...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 160
"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: htt...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 159
"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/tit...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 158
"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/...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 47 min
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...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 25 min
"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 Bill's Letterbox...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 156
"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 - Rotte...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 155
"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/...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 154
"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://letterb...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 153
"Murder, madness, mystery, and mayhem. More fun than you can imagine." For this week's episode, we are discussing the cult comedy classic 'Clue.' The movie stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull and Lesley Ann Warren. Co-written and directed by Jonathan Lynn. Clue - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088930/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_clue Clue - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/clue Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: http...
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 152
"The kids of Elm Street don't know it yet, but something is coming to get them in their dreams." As we conclude our "Splatter Cinema Month," we are discussing the horror classic "A Nightmare on Elm Street" which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. The movie stars Robert Englund, Heather Langenkang and Johnny Depp. Written and directed by Wes Craven. A Nightmare on Elm Street - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087800/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_a%2520ni A Nightmare on Elm Street - Rot...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 151
"Scream now, while you can still breathe." As we continue with "Splatter Cinema Month," we are discussing the horror remake 'The Blob.' The movie stars Shawnee Smith and Kevin Dillon and was directed by Chuck Russell. The Blob - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094761/?ref_=tttg_ov The Blob - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_blob_1988 Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://let...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 150
"Tonight Park Plaza Mall switches on the world's toughest security force. Absolutely nothing can go wrong..." As we continue our "Splatter Cinema Month," we are discussing the techno horror movie 'Chopping Mall.' Originally titled 'Killbots.' this movie stars Kelli Maroney, Tony O'Dell and Barbara Crampton. It was co-written and directed by Jim Wynorski. Chopping Mall - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090837/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_chopping%2520 Chopping Mall - Rotten Tomatoes: h...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 149
"Angela is having a party, Jason and Freddy are too scared to come. But You'll have a hell of a time." We kick off our 4th Annual "Splatter Cinema Month" with the cult horror film, 'Night of the Demons.' The movie stars Cathy Podwell, Billy Gallo and "Scream Queen" Linnea Quigley and was directed by Kevin Tenney. Night of the Demons - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093624/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_night%2520of%2520the%2520de Night of the Demons - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rotte...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 148
"Six reasons why the west was wild." In this episode we are discussing the 1988 western 'Young Guns' starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips and Charlie Sheen. Loosely based on the story of Billy the Kid and directed by Christopher Cain. Young Guns - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096487/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_young%2520g Young Guns - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/young_guns Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/li...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 147
"They've been laughed at, picked on and put down. But now it's time for the odd to get even! Their time has come!" For the second of our "Back 2 Back to School" Series in which the movies we cover deal with life in school, we are discussing the college comedy 'Revenge of the Nerds' which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. The movie stars Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards and Curtis Armstrong. Directed by Jeff Kanew. Revenge of the Nerds - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088000/?ref_=tttg_o...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 146
"There's only one thing more frightening than murder: High School." For the first of our "Back 2 Back to School" Series in which the movies we cover deal with life in school, we are discussing the high school comedy 'Hiding Out.' The movie stars Jon Cryer, Annabeth Gish and Keith Coogan. Directed by Bob Giraldi. Hiding Out - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093186/?ref_=tttg_ov Hiding Out - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hiding_out Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterb...
Sep 07, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 145
"When THESE guys hit the streets, even the crooks die laughing!" For this week's episode, we are discussing the 1984 hit comedy 'Police Academy.' The movie stars Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Kim Cattrall, Bubba Smith and George Gaynes. Co-written and directed by Hugh Wilson. Police Academy - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087928/?ref_=tttg_ov Police Academy - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/police_academy Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bill...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 144
"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock n' roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night, his car went off a dark New Jersey bridge. His body was never found. But his dream was never lost. And twenty years later, the mystery of Eddie Wilson begins to unravel." For this week's episode, we are discussing the 1983 Rock and Roll mystery of 'Eddie and the Cruisers.' The movie stars Michael Paré, Tom Berenger and Ellen Barkin. Co-written and direct...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 143
