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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/80sflickflashback/subscribe The 80s Flick Flashback Podcast is for everyone who either grew up watching movies in the 80's or discovered the joy of these cinematic treasures. On each episode creator and host Tim Williams, along with a guest co-host, discuss an 80's flick by sharing their first-time watch memories, favorite iconic scenes, and even learning some behind the scenes facts and stories along the way.
- 136 - BONUS - "Six Pack" (1982) with Chris Adams & Ben Carpenter
You won’t find this forgotten 80s Flick archived in the Smithsonian or on any list of Oscar-winning films. However, for thousands, maybe even millions, of Americans who grew up in the 1980s, it still holds a significant place in their cultural memory. It may be where they learned to curse, learned about love, and were introduced to the charm of country music superstar, Kenny Rogers.
The premise may seem absurd in hindsight. A washed-up race car driver, looking for a second chance, catches some kids stealing auto parts in a small Texas town. After giving chase, he discovers they are orphans who are better at repairing race cars than staying out of trouble. A corrupt local sheriff then pursues Kenny and the kids, leading to a healthy mix of humor and drama.
So load up the camper, turn down your belt-buckle radio, and shake the dew off your Lilly as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Chris Adams and Ben Carpenter discuss “Six Pack” from 1982 on this special bonus episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
There is no extra trivia for this episode
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, BoxOfficeMojo
https://savingcountrymusic.com/the-essence-of-kenny-rogers-captured-best-in-six-pack-movie/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 15 Nov 2024 - 1h 04min - 135 - #122 - "Splash" (1984) with Ben Carpenter and Bethany Wells
This 80s Flick was just your standard love story: boy meets girl, boy falls for girl, girl turns out to be a fish. This beloved film captivated audiences with its whimsical blend of comedy, fantasy, and heartwarming romance. From the moment the mermaid first emerges from the ocean waves, the story sweeps us away on an unforgettable journey. How will she adapt to life on land? And can her budding relationship with the man who rescued her overcome the challenges of their vastly different worlds?
Join us as we dive deep into the film's enduring legacy, the talented cast, and the magic that made it an iconic romantic comedy. So catch a cab to Cape Cod, order some fresh lobster, and fill up the bathtub with salt water as Tim Williams with guest co-hosts, Ben Carpenter and Bethany Wells, discuss “Splash” from 1984 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
In a June 1984 issue of the British sci-fi magazine "Starburst," Ron Howard discussed the ending of "Splash." He mentioned, "At one point, we considered a bittersweet ending instead of a happy one. However, our wives protested about it so much that we decided to listen to them—and I'm really glad we did!"Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo,
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/daryl-hannah-shares-secrets-splash/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/76738/15-surprising-facts-about-splash
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 08 Nov 2024 - 1h 05min - 134 - #121 - "Poltergeist" (1982) with Ben Carpenter and Bethany Wells
Get ready for chills as we revisit a classic that doesn’t rely on superhuman slashers or crazed killers but still managed to freeze audiences in fear. "Poltergeist" (1982) tells the story of an ordinary suburban family haunted by supernatural forces that tap into our deepest fears. From a clown doll that springs to life, to a closet that becomes a portal to another dimension, and a tree that breaks through a bedroom window, the terror builds. But nothing is more unsettling than a young girl calmly pressing her hands against a flickering TV screen and announcing: "They’re here..."
Join Tim Williams, Ben Carpenter, and Bethany Wells as they slide across the kitchen floor, grab a raw steak from the fridge, and dive into why this PG-rated fright fest has haunted HBO viewers since the 80s. Does it still give them the creeps? Tune in to this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast to find out!
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Dr. Lesh states in the movie that the paranormal activity in the Freeling home is likely caused by a poltergeist, rather than a haunting. This is because poltergeists are typically linked to a specific person, while hauntings are associated with a particular location. However, this assessment proves to be incorrect when Steven discovers that the house was built on a cemetery, indicating that the phenomenon is actually a haunting and not a poltergeist. The sound effect for the beast that attacks the house at the end of the movie is the source for the MGM lion roar. Poltergeist's special effects and score were both nominated for Oscars but lost to Spielberg's bigger film, "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial", in both categories.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/poltergeist-at-40
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 25 Oct 2024 - 1h 14min - 133 - BONUS - "Night of the Comet" (1984) with Chris Adams and Special Guest Catherine Mary Stewart
In 1984, amid the fears of nuclear war and the rise of consumerism, teen-centric films flourished. One often-overlooked gem stands out for its darker tone, mixing themes of consumerism, alien threats, mutation, and sinister scientists. "Night of the Comet" follows two sisters who survive a comet-induced apocalypse that turns most people into dust and some into zombies. As they navigate the desolate city, meet a fellow survivor, and face the dangers of this new world, they quickly realize that survival isn't as easy as it seems. So, grab your Mac-10, hop on a motorcycle, and join us as Chris Adams and I, along with special guest Catherine Mary Stewart, dive into the 1984 cult classic "Night of the Comet" on this special bonus episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast!
This is an abbreviated replay of an episode of the "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast with Chris Adams. If you would like to watch or listen to the full, unedited episode you can find it here - https://retrolife4u.com/episode/night-of-the-comet-apocalypse-80s-style
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 18 Oct 2024 - 49min - 132 - #120 - "Beetlejuice" (1988) with Laramy & Bethany Wells
Say his name three times and he will appear. With his unruly green hair, pinstripe suit and unusual mannerisms, the malicious spirit became a film icon. But before the dark comedy premiered the studio and half of the cast weren't exactly convinced that audiences would be willing to take the wild ride about a bio-exorcist. The original script was vastly different, offering a darker and more deadly take before humor was eventually (and successfully) sprinkled in during production. The unique blend of absurdity and alarm proved to be the perfect mix, with this 80s Flick becoming a surprise hit at the box office, spawning a hit animated series, winning an Oscar, and becoming a Broadway musical. So take a trip with us back to Winter River Connecticut, grab your copy of the “Handbook for the Recently Deceased”, and watch out for the Sandworms as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Laramy Wells & Bethany Wells discuss “Beetlejuice” from 1988 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Tom Duffield said "The scene with Alec Baldwin, where Geena’s standing with his head in her hand, he was just kneeling behind a black show card that was cut around his chin. Look closely, it’s all done on camera. It was real quick cut, but that’s all it was." The epilogue featuring Beetlejuice and the witch doctor was added during post-production. Another version of the ending showed Beetlejuice in the waiting room with the barber who welcomed Adam at the beginning of the movie (supposedly after he had died), and the barber's rambling drove Beetlejuice crazy.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.ranker.com/list/beetlejuice-behind-the-scenes/jacob-shelton
https://www.eonline.com/news/1369754/20-strange-and-unusual-secrets-about-beetlejuice-revealed
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 11 Oct 2024 - 1h 13min - 131 - #119 - "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin, Chad Sheppard, and Laramy Wells
Imagine pitching this to a movie studio in the 80s: two clueless slackers travel through time in a phone booth, rounding up historical figures for their high school history project. Not exactly an easy sell, right? But what started as a quirky stand-up routine from college pals Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon turned into a surprise hit. The film didn’t just make money—it inspired a sequel, an animated series, a comic book, and even its own breakfast cereal!
After a challenging production—complete with budget issues, a rewritten ending, and hundreds of auditions—Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure finally hit theaters. While initial reviews were most heinous, it steadily won over audiences, and the rest is, well, history.
So, jump into the time-traveling phone booth, practice your air guitar skills, and don’t forget to wind your watch as Nicholas Pepin, Chad Sheppard, Laramy Wells, and I discuss Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure from 1989 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Many of the historical figures that Bill and Ted brought back died in tragic ways. Several, including Socrates, Joan of Arc, Billy the Kid, and Abraham Lincoln, were either executed or assassinated. Sigmund Freud died by assisted suicide. Some people believe Napoleon Bonaparte's death under house arrest was the result of arsenic poisoning. Historically, Genghis Khan and Ludwig van Beethoven died of natural causes.
Bill's "philosophy" to Socrates, "All we are is dust in the wind, dude," is a line from "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas. Socrates' response is, "Like sands of the hourglass, such are the days of our lives." For decades, that was the opening credits voiceover for "Days of Our Lives". Amy Stoch (Missy) appeared in 26 episodes of Days of Our Lives in 1986, while Tony Steedman (Socrates) appeared in 15 episodes in 1990.
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://screenrant.com/bill-ted-excellent-adventure-behind-scenes-facts/
https://keithandthemovies.com/2020/04/22/retro-review-bill-teds-excellent-adventure-1989/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 27 Sep 2024 - 1h 06min - 130 - BONUS - "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives" (1986) with Charlie Cotter and Laramy Wells
In the 1980s, many movie fans thought the Friday the 13th series was at its best with the fourth movie, The Final Chapter, where it seemed like Jason Voorhees was finally defeated. The fifth film, A New Beginning, tried to take the story in a new direction but didn't satisfy fans. Then, a new writer and director named Tom McLoughlin was asked to bring new life to the series and the famous killer.
In his story, Tommy Jarvis digs up Jason's grave with the plan to burn his remains and end the trauma he caused. Instead of ending Jason's terror, a bolt of lightning hits the corpse, bringing him back to life like Frankenstein.
Listen to Tim Williams and co-hosts Charlie Cotter and Laramy Wells from the "Moving Panels" Podcast, as they discuss "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives" from 1986 on this special bonus episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Writer/director Tom McLoughlin decided that Jason would not harm a child out of sympathy for the plight of children generated by his childhood drowning.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, BoxOfficeMojo
https://www.neonsplatter.com/added-to-watchlist/friday-the-13th-part-vi-jason-lives-1986
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 13 Sep 2024 - 1h 03min - 129 - #118 - "Weird Science" (1985) with Ben Carpenter, Darby Mirocha & Laramy Wells
John Hughes is known for making popular movies about teenagers in the 1980s. He started as a National Lampoon's Magazine writer and then began writing scripts in 1979. In 1984, he directed "Sixteen Candles". The next year, he directed two well-known movies, "The Breakfast Club" and this 80s flick. Many people think "The Breakfast Club" is better, but this one is special because it mixes comedy with science fiction. The movie is about two unpopular boys in high school who use a computer to create the "perfect woman." The woman they create, Lisa, is beautiful and has magical powers. This leads to many funny and exciting situations. If you'd like to hear more about "Weird Science" from 1985, you can listen to this podcast episode with Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Ben Carpenter, Darby Mirocha, and Laramy Wells.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The pianist at the party, played by Kym Malin, did her own stunts, which were quite elaborate. For the scene, Malin was attached to a scaffold and lifted up the chimney where a large vacuum tore her clothes off. After that, a crane lifted her out of the chimney and dropped her into the backyard swimming pool. The film went by some very different titles in different movie markets across the globe. In Japan, the film was called "Electric Venus", in Germany, it was named "Cool Magic with Lisa". In Denmark, it was released as "Touch Me, I’m Yours", while in Finland and Sweden, the film was known as "Dream Woman".Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://screenrant.com/behind-scenes-facts-about-making-of-weird-science/
https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/weird-science-10-bizarre-behind-the-scenes-facts
https://www.eightieskids.com/things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-weird-science/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 13 Sep 2024 - 1h 13min - 128 - #117 - "The Running Man" with Nicholas Pepin & Laramy Wells
80s action movie icon Arnold Schwarzenegger had already faced off against deadly alien hunters in "Predator", but that same year, he took on another action-packed sci-fi film, trading aliens for a dystopian future and a deadly reality TV show. This 80s flick was a wild departure from the original short story it was based on, but it delivered plenty of action and comedic moments. In this adaptation, convicted criminals known as "runners" must survive against professional killers in a twisted televised reality show with a charismatic host who has sinister secrets. So don your favorite golden jumpsuit, brush up on your one-liners, and don’t touch that dial as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast and Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast discuss “The Running Man” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The character of Mrs. McArdle, who host Damon Killian states is the show's number one fan, is an homage to Mrs. Miller, a long-time fixture of many series, including The Merv Griffin Show. Her claim to fame was that she showed up to the tapings almost daily. Mic Fleetwood came up with the "Star Trek" reference in the movie because he was a big fan of the original 1960s series. Two years after the movie was released, Fleetwood achieved a lifelong ambition by making a cameo in an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation".Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, BoxOfficeMojo
https://www.joblo.com/tango-and-cash-1989-sylvester-stallone-revisited/
https://www.eightieskids.com/20-surprising-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-tango-and-cash/
https://weminoredinfilm.com/2017/11/13/the-story-behind-the-making-of-the-running-man/
https://www.joblo.com/the-running-man-arnold-schwarzenegger/#google_vignette
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 30 Aug 2024 - 1h 25min - 127 - #116 - "Cyborg" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin & Laramy Wells
In the not-too-distant future, civilization has been destroyed by genocide, starvation, and plague, and chaos reigns in the wastelands surrounding the collapsed Brooklyn Bridge. As guerilla fighters battle amid the desolation, one woman, who is also a robot, harbors a secret that could save humanity. As menacing baddies seek to exploit her to monopolize the production of the world-ravaging plague’s cure, a muscled martial arts mercenary has committed to protecting her. So hold tight to the barbed wire, grab your repainted paintball gun, and join us on the trek to Atlanta as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts, Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast, Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast, discuss “Cyborg” from 1989 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The chain mail and forearm guards worn by Fender were part of the costume for the character "Blade" in "Masters of the Universe" (1987). The movie's violent scenes were significantly edited to secure an R rating instead of an X rating. These edits included toning down a throat-slitting scene and reducing the amount of blood and gore during the village massacre. Additionally, a scene depicting the death of a man Van Damme was fighting was removed, leading to a noticeable inconsistency where it appeared as though the character suddenly disappeared.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://subversiverabbit.com/blog/cyborg-1989-a-detailed-look-into-b-movie-gold/
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/cyborg-35-year-anniversary
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 23 Aug 2024 - 59min - 126 - #115 - "Tango & Cash" (1989) with JB Huffman
An 80s flick synonymous with perhaps the most popular action genre of the eighties: the buddy-cop movie. In the wake of Lethal Weapon, there were many variations of the formula. Perhaps the most testosterone-fuelled was this 1989 cult classic that paired Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell as Los Angeles cops framed by Jack Palance’s evil drug lord. With generous helpings of style, odd-couple quips, and tons of action, the movie was a box office hit. But behind the scenes, it was a mess, with the producers going through (at least) two directors and two cinematographers with a fast-approaching release date and pressure from the studio. So check your stock portfolios, brush up on your English lessons, and keep the mice out of the maze as Tim Williams and guest co-host, JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast discuss “Tango & Cash” from 1989 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
When Tango and Cash escape from prison, Cash turns to Tango and asks if he stopped "for coffee and a Danish." Tango responds, "I hate Danish," an in-joke referencing Sylvester Stallone's recent divorce from Danish actress Brigitte Nielson. At the quarry scene towards the end, one of the monster trucks is the famous Bigfoot truck. Although it's painted in different colors than its trademark blue and does not feature any Bigfoot decals, it was confirmed by Bob Chandler, the owner of the original monster truck, that it is indeed Bigfoot.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, BoxOfficeMojo
https://www.joblo.com/tango-and-cash-1989-sylvester-stallone-revisited/
https://www.eightieskids.com/20-surprising-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-tango-and-cash/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 16 Aug 2024 - 59min - 125 - #114 - "Masters of the Universe" (1987) with Chris Adams, Gerry D, and Laramy Wells
Remember the days when action figures ruled our imaginations and epic battles between good and evil played out in our living rooms? Step into 1987, when a beloved toy line and animated series leaped onto the big screen in a live-action spectacle. In this 80s flick a intergalactic battle spills from the fantastical world of Eternia into our own. Marketed as the “Star Wars of the 80s, it didn’t quite live up to the hype. But today it is remembered as a cult classic that brought our favorite toy characters to life in a whole new way. So jump through the travel portal, grab the Power Sword and shout, 'I have the power!' as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts, Chris Adams (from "Retro Life 4 You Podcast"), Gerry D (from "Totally Rad Christmas Podcast"), and Laramy Wells (from "Moving Panels Podcast") discuss “Masters of the Universe” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
The Throne Room set of Castle Grayskull was originally two large adjoining sound stages. The wall between the sets was knocked down to make one gigantic sound stage. At that time, this was the largest set Hollywood had seen in over 40 years. Production designer William Stout intentionally wanted the interior of Castle Grayskull to combine elements of both good and evil. In an online interview, Stout explained, "This was the seat of power for the entire universe. I reasoned that power is neither good nor bad; it's what you make of it and how you use it. Above floor level were what I called the Space Gods—giant bronze statues of those who had used the power based in that room for good. Below floor level was the dark side—demonic creatures that represented power used for bad or evil." Many reviewers compared the movie to the cartoon, but it was based on the toys. The toys initially portrayed He-Man as a barbarian in the first mini-comics, not as Prince Adam or Orko. Ed Pressman was interested in the property before the cartoon aired and purchased the movie rights for the Mattel characters, not from Filmation.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.cbr.com/heman-masters-of-the-universe-trivia-facts-1987-movie/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 09 Aug 2024 - 1h 24min - 124 - #113 - "The Delta Force" (1986) with Gerry D & Chris Adams
Ever wondered what happens when real-life events inspire Hollywood action? Step into 1986, a time when high-octane, patriotic thrillers ruled the big screen. In this 80s action flick, we witness an elite military team led by none other than Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin, taking on a hijacking crisis with rocket-powered bravery and martial arts skill. Based loosely on actual events, this film blended explosive action with a tension-filled storyline that may not have broken box office records, but entertained countless viewers who discovered it on cable and VHS. So assemble the team, get on your rocket-firing motorcycle and don’t miss the plane as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast and Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast discuss “The Delta Force” from 1986 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
There were plans to produce a line of Delta Force action figures and vehicles that unfortunately for toy collectors everywhere never made it past the prototype stage. But a board game based on the movie called “The Delta Force: America’s New Heroes” was released in 1986 by Fun Designs.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, BoxOfficeMojo
https://www.bulletproofaction.com/2021/06/15/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-delta-force/#google_vignette
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 02 Aug 2024 - 1h 12min - 123 - #112 - "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels Podcast"
Wes Craven redefined horror and birthed a new kind of terror with his creation of Freddy Krueger, the disfigured dream stalker who haunts the nightmares of teenagers on Elm Street. But just when you thought it was safe to fall asleep again, Freddy returned with a vengeance in this 80s Flick sequel. This time, he's got his sights set on a new victim, Jesse Walsh, who discovers that his nightmares are all too real when Freddy attempts to take over his body.
So unpack the moving boxes, stay out of the locker room showers, and watch out for exploding birds as Tim Williams and guest co-host Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels Podcast" discuss “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge” from 1985 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
The school used in this film is also the same school used in "The Karate Kid" (1984). The last film in the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street" series in which Nancy's house is the focal point of Freddy's terror. The rest of the series focuses more on the town of Springwood, with the house making an occasional appearance. In the hybrid film "Freddy vs Jason" it was referenced that Lori lived in Freddy's house, but the scene was cut from the theatrical release (it does, however, appear in the Deleted Scenes section on the DVD release). This is the only film in the series not to use Charles Bernstein's original theme or a variation of it.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, BoxOfficeMojo
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 19 Jul 2024 - 54min - 122 - BONUS - "SpaceCamp" (1986) with Jeff Atkins, Ben Carpenter, and Nicolas Pepin
To the children of the ’80s, the only thing cooler than the idea of space camp is the idea behind this forgotten 80’s flick, in which Lea Thompson, Joaquin Phoenix, and their fellow teen team members must figure out how to land an actual space shuttle after a freak accident at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center launches them into outer space. It could have been one of the biggest movies of 1986 but then tragedy happened. When the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in January of 86, so did the film’s marketing plan and hopes of blockbuster status. But thanks to VHS and HBO, it eventually found its audience and inspired future scientists, pilots and even astronauts.
So climb in the Space Shuttle, buckle up, and watch the oxygen levels as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts, Jeff Atkins, Ben Carpenter, and Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette Podcast") discuss “SpaceCamp” from 1986 on this special bonus episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
The footage of the Space Shuttle Orbiter landing is from Challenger touching down at the conclusion of STS-8. This was the first night landing of the Space Shuttle program. In earlier drafts of the storyline, a Russian shuttle is sent up to rescue the American kids. At the end of the film, it was to be revealed that Russian kids had rescued the American kids.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo,
https://www.al.com/life/2019/07/secrets-of-the-80s-spacecamp-movie-revealed.html
https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/disney-developing-a-tv-show-based-on-1986-space-camp-movie.html
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackThu, 11 Jul 2024 - 1h 08min - 121 - #111 - "The Right Stuff" (1983) with Jeff Atkins, Ben Carpenter, and Darby Mirocha
Before writer-director Philip Kaufman brought Tom Wolfe's best-selling book to the big screen in 1983, astronauts in movies were often just alien hunters or asteroid chasers. But under Kaufman's direction, spaceflight became a deeply human endeavor, focusing on inner strength rather than external threats. This 80s flick, which runs for over three hours and features an unconventional structure, tells the story of test pilots like Chuck Yeager and Gordon Cooper as they break the sound barrier and America ventures into the “Space Race” with Russia. Kaufman himself described it as “the longest movie ever made without a plot.” So get ready to take flight and orbit Earth as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Jeff Atkins, Ben Carpenter, and Darby Mirocha discuss “The Right Stuff” from 1983 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast. Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode: Some were concerned that when this film was released it would help propel John Glenn, then a U.S. Senator from Ohio, into the Presidency. Newsweek Magazine had a cover story about it. Although Glenn ran for President in 1984, he lost the Democratic nomination to Walter Mondale. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo https://www.wired.com/2014/11/oral-history-of-right-stuff/ We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Your opinions are incredibly valuable to us, and we'd be so grateful to know what you enjoyed about our show. If we missed anything or if you have any suggestions for 80s movies, we'd love to hear them too! If you're feeling extra supportive, you can even become a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". For more details and other fun extensions of our podcast, check out this link. Thank you for your support! https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback
Thu, 04 Jul 2024 - 1h 05min - 120 - #110 - "Weekend at Bernie's" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) & Chad Sheppard
Have you ever wondered how far you'd go to keep your weekend plans alive? Picture this: it's the summer of 1989, and two young employees are ready for a dream getaway at their boss's swanky beach house. But there's a twist—when they arrive, they find their boss, who unbeknownst to them has been stealing from the company, very much dead. What follows is a wild 48 hours filled with dirty-old drunks, bikini-clad ladies, and an unsuspecting corpse that seems to still be the life of the party. Sound ridiculous? Of course it does. But who needs logic and common sense when you’ve got 90 minutes of slapstick and sightgags? This is one weekend we will never forget!
So grab your sunglasses, jump in the golf cart, and meet us at the big house at the top of the dune as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad Sheppard discuss “Weekend at Bernie’s” from 1989 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.There are no behind-the-scenes trivia that we were unable to cover on this episode.
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.looper.com/904422/the-untold-truth-of-weekend-at-bernies/
https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/a-salute-to-weekend-at-bernies-the-stupidest-comedy-you-secretly-love
https://www.slashfilm.com/1080355/one-weekend-at-bernies-scene-had-terry-kiser-gasping-for-air/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 21 Jun 2024 - 1h 11min - 119 - #109 - "Mr. Mom" (1983) with Ben Carpenter
It’s easy to see why this 80s Flick resonated at the time. Layoffs in traditionally American male workplaces, especially the auto industry, had landed innumerable men on their living room couches - a stark contrast to the seventies when a total of six men reported being stay-at-home dads in America. That’s right, just six. This resulted in many of their wives having to head into the workplace themselves to help make ends meet, but it also meant these men were forced to tackle domestic responsibilities previously foreign to them. You know, like their kids.
For those of us who grew up in the eighties, a movie like this was a staple of cable TV. It’s popularity coincided with the rise of HBO and Home Video rentals, so it was in constant rotation in a lot of households. It was also the launching point for stardom for its lead actor, Michael Keaton, and original screenwriter, John Hughes.
So grab your woobie, hide the chili from the baby, and get ready to make some home improvements (220, 221…whatever it takes) as Ben Carpenter and I discuss “Mr. Mom” from 1983 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
The discussion between Jack and factory workers about the movie Rocky where Jack says "when you're down, you're not necessarily out." A worker then imitates the Rocky theme song. Jack later heeds his own advice, and his turnaround montage uses the Rocky theme song. In the scene where Jeffrey Tambor's character fires the engineers, he reassures them that "you guys are terrific engineers. You're too good not to catch on somewhere." Michael Keaton's character Jack replies, "Where are we gonna catch on? Nagasaki?" Three years later Keaton starred in “Gung Ho”, a film which opened with his character, an automotive factory foreman, traveling to Japan to convince a Japanese automaker to reopen the factory. This film wasn't released until a year or two later in some countries as in 1983 Michael Keaton was an unknown outside the USA and although Terri Garr was slightly better known, she wasn't considered a big enough name to carry the film. By the mid 1980s Keaton had a couple of moderate size hit films behind him so the film finally crept out into some cinemas or onto video.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://colehaddon.substack.com/p/on-its-40th-anniversary-its-time
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/84008/11-surprising-facts-about-mr-mom
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 14 Jun 2024 - 1h 13min - 118 - BONUS - "The Money Pit" (1986) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast
If you've ever dabbled in DIY home improvement, you'll likely empathize with the calamities depicted in this often overlooked 80s flick. It's the classic tale of renovation gone awry, starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long as a couple who snag a mansion at a bargain, only to realize after the deal is done why it was priced so low. While the critics weren't overly impressed, for countless fans, it remains a cherished early entry in Tom Hanks' filmography.
So watch out for collapsing stairs, airborne turkeys, and weak trees, as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast discuss “The Money Pit” from 1986 on this special bonus episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
For the scene with the bathtub falling two floors down after being filled with water, Tom Hanks does an obnoxious laugh (which sounds like the imitation of a sea lion). This clip of him laughing is commonly used for the "Universal" back-lot tour when the tour guides joke with the visitors.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo,
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/77519/10-cold-hard-facts-about-money-pit
www.fast-rewind.com/making_moneypit.htm
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackThu, 30 May 2024 - 1h 10min - 117 - #108 - "InnerSpace" (1987) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Ben Carpenter
Shrinking someone down in order to inject them into someone else, is an absurd movie concept! Producer Steven Spielberg and director Joe Dante knew this, so rather than maintain the bland seriousness of 1966’s “Fantastic Voyage”, they decided to have fun with it, and made a better movie because of it.
Lt. Tuck Pendleton, a daring Navy pilot, volunteers for a miniaturization experiment that becomes hijacked by industrial spies. He is accidentally injected into the body of a hypochondriac grocery clerk named Jack Putter. Inside Jack's body, Tuck must navigate through his host's bloodstream to survive and eventually reverse the process. With the help of Tuck's girlfriend, Lydia, the trio get tangled up in technological espionage to defeat some inept and unlikely arms dealers.
So get ready to shrink down, laugh it up, and twist the night away as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts, Ben Carpenter and Nicholas Pepin, discuss “Innerspace” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
This is the only film directed by Joe Dante to win an Academy Award. It won the Best Visual Effects award. Before the Scrimshaw meeting, Picardo's voice was overdubbed with Martin Short's. During the meeting, Picardo used his own voice (with a Short-esque lilt), as the filmmakers didn't think Short "trying" the Cowboy's voice would be convincing enough to make the scene work.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://ghostof82.wordpress.com/2015/09/16/revisiting-innerspace-1987/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 24 May 2024 - 1h 10min - 116 - #107 - "Christine" (1983) with Laramy Wells (from "Moving Panels" Podcast)
Stephen King taught us some important lessons while ascending to his rightful place as America’s most prolific author of horror and supernatural fiction. For instance: don’t dump pig’s blood on Carrie, never stay at The Shining’s Overlook Hotel, and for goodness sake, tread lightly when dealing with a 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine.
King takes the classic tale of boy-meets-girl to frightening heights when a geeky teenager named Arnie falls for a red Plymouth Fury with a sketchy past. Christine falls hard for Arnie, too, which would be roses and balloon drops if it weren’t for one tiny detail: the car is a killing machine with a long memory and a short fuse. Moral of the story: Never underestimate the fury of a Fury, particularly one that just…won’t…die.
So jump in the Plymouth Fury, put out your cigar and try not to choke on your hamburger as Tim Williams and Guest Co-Host, Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast discuss “Christine” from 1983 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
Stephen King and director George Romero worked together on several projects early in King's career, including adaptations of "Salem's Lot" and "The Stand." They also collaborated on the 1982 film "Creepshow." During that time, Romero married actress and producer Christine Forrest. Although they divorced in 2010, Romero cast Forrest in several of his films. As a tribute to their friendship, King named the evil 1958 Plymouth Fury in his novel "Christine" after her.
After reading over the book, actor Keith Gordon and the costume designer came up with a visual way to show Arnie being possessed by Christine. As the movie progresses, Arnie begins to wear clothes that reflect the era of Christine's make. At various points, especially when Arnie is yelling at Leigh on the phone, Arnie is seen wearing button up shirts open with black t-shirts, black pants, and boots like a 1950's "greaser." When he's talking to Junkins, he's wearing a leather vest over a button up shirt (a nod to western TV shows which were popular in the 50's), and he even starts to wear a red suede jacket like James Dean in "Rebel Without A Cause".
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/fear-on-wheels-christine/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 10 May 2024 - 58min - 115 - BONUS - "Ladyhawke" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad Sheppard
The year of 1985 was an eventful year for Hollywood, seeing the releases of such timeless classics as "The Goonies", "Back to the Future", and "The Breakfast Club". It also saw the release of this 80s Flick, a medieval fantasy adventure telling the unforgettable tale of two lovers who are placed under a terrible curse. She transforms into a hawk during the day, and he into a wolf by night. Together with the help of a crafty young thief, they must attempt to lift the curse for the sake of true love.
So grab your sword, put on your armor, and mount your horse as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast and Chad Sheppard discuss “Ladyhawke” from 1985 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
Rutger Hauer has said that one of his proudest moments in this movie was being able to flip the dagger in his hand during the climactic fight without looking at it. Warner Brothers falsely marketed this movie as being based on a true medieval legend. The original screenwriter took the issue to the Writers Guild Association. He won a cash settlement from Warner Brothers, but the medieval legend claim wasn't dropped.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo,
https://screenrant.com/ladyhawke-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 03 May 2024 - 51min - 114 - #106 - "The Natural" (1984) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) & Ben Carpenter
In the early 1980s baseball films were rare with the most notable being the 1976 comedy The Bad News Bears. However Barry Levinson’s 1984 Oscar nominated flick sparked a resurgence leading to over 18 baseball themed films in the next decade. On the surface it appears as a traditional sports biopic, but it reveals deeper, almost artistic layers upon closer examination. It trancends mere athletic drama to become a quenissentially American fable and a crowd-pleasing fairytale. The story follows Roy Hobbs, a gifted baseball player whose career is tragically derailed. Years later reappears and an aging outfielder for the fictional New York Knights. Armed with his mystical bat, “Wonderboy”. As Hobbs propels the underdog team towards victory, he confront his past and battles and formadible challenges, embodying the drama and spirit of America’s beloved game in a narrative of redemption and myth. So grab some peanuts and cracker jack to snack on as Tim Williams and guest c0-hosts, Nicholas Pepin and Ben Carpenter discuss “The Natural” from 1984 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
Although big league baseball players at the turn of the 20th century sported long hair, handlebar mustaches, and pork chop side burns, it had changed by the time of this story. The strict edict of the day from the Commissioner of Baseball required a player to possess a clean shaven countenance. This continued up to the early 1970s and included everyone; even the Black and Latin American prospects were compelled to comply, and yet, Manager Pop Fisher and coach Red Blow both sport thick walrus mustaches. Glenn Close's initial appearance at the ballpark was carefully planned to give her the appearance of a guardian angel. They waited until a clear day, when the setting sun would be just at the right spot in the background to shine through her translucent hat, making it appear as a halo around her head.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo,
https://www.popmatters.com/the-natural-1984-2496248743.html
https://70srichard.wordpress.com/2014/05/11/the-natural/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 26 Apr 2024 - 1h 16min - 113 - #105 - "Footloose" (1984) with Bethany Wells and JB Huffman
What happens when the battle for the soul of a small town gets fought in the most unexpected of arenas: the dance floor? This 80s flick, inspired by true events, dared to answer that question and became one of the most influential movies of the decade!
In this small Utah town, the spirit of youth is a whispered song, until the new student from big city Chicago decides it’s time to crank up the volume. With his rebellious heart and dancing feet, he challenges the status quo, winning allies and sparking a cultural showdown that had audiences rooting for freedom and dancing in the aisles.
So get ready to cut loose, kick off those Sunday shoes, and dance your butt off as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Bethany Wells and JB Huffman discuss “Footloose” from 1984 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
According to recent interviews Payson High School officials did with the local FOX news station a few years ago, the school — where filming began in May 1983 — looks the same as it did in the ‘80s. And Ren’s locker, which appears several times in the movie, is still there and marked on the inside with a plaque that begins, “Congrats! You’ve got Kevin Bacon’s locker!” According to Kevin Bacon, his credited main dance double in the famous warehouse scene, Peter Tramm, was married at the time to Marine Jahan, who was the famously uncredited dance double for Jennifer Beals in "Flashdance". In the scene where Reverend Shaw shows Ren a picture of his deceased son Bobby, John Lithgow showed a photograph of his real son.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo, Blu-Ray Behind the Scenes Featurettes
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/footloose-just-turned-40-10-113814618.html
https://www.fast-rewind.com/making_footlse.htm
https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-footloose/the-final-dance-scene-got-a-late-makeover
http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/column/index.cfm?columnID=20404
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 12 Apr 2024 - 1h 22min - 112 - #104 - "Jaws 3-D" (1983) with Ben Carpenter & Tyra Williams
The first "Jaws" movie, directed by a young up-and-comer named Steven Spielberg, is a masterpiece; an incredibly tense, well-made, and well-acted film that created the summer blockbuster as we know it and changed the movie business forever. The first sequel, Jaws 2, can’t reach the heights of the original but it was a respectable enough follow-up. Then there’s this80s flick! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, again!
Set at Florida’s Sea World, the plot centers on a group of courageous individuals who must band together to confront a colossal menace lurking beneath the waves. When the underwater tunnels become the hunting ground for a massive shark, chaos at the park ensues, and survival becomes priority number one in a battle against this ultimate predator.
So grab your classic 3-D glasses, meet us at the underwater observation deck and don’t forget to turn on the pressure tubes as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Tyra Williams and Ben Carpenter discuss “Jaws 3-D” from 1983 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The Brody brothers (Sean and Mike) are the only two characters that appear in all four Jaws movies. They are also played by different actors in every installment. Unlike the previous two, or subsequent, Jaws films, the shark in Jaws 3 only surfaces once throughout the entire film. Excluding shots of the shark's fin, the only time it breaches the surface of the water is when it attacks and injures Lea Thompson's character Kelly Ann.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/jumping-the-shark-remembering-jaws-3-d-on-its-40th-anniversary
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 29 Mar 2024 - 1h 00min - 111 - BONUS - "The Verdict" (1982) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
This Oscar-nominated 80s flick may sound like just another courtroom drama. Frank Galvin is a washed-up ambulance-chasing attorney battling his demons in Boston. When he takes on a seemingly straightforward medical malpractice case involving a comatose woman, Galvin discovers a labyrinth of corruption and deceit within the legal system. With the odds stacked against him and his own personal struggles looming large, Galvin embarks on a quest for redemption, determined to uncover the truth and deliver justice. As the trial unfolds, tensions rise, alliances are tested, and the line between right and wrong becomes increasingly blurred. Although it might have been one of those movies our dads watched on cable while we sat around, bored out of our minds, the film still holds up well even after forty years. So dust off your law books, grab your Polaroid camera, and meet us in the courtroom as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast discuss “The Verdict” from 1982 on this special bonus episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
At one point during production, Newman barely avoided serious injury when a light estimated to weigh several hundred pounds fell about three feet away from him after breaking through its supports. The wood planks were apparently weakened by overnight rain.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/08/10/the-verdict-collectors-edition
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackWed, 27 Mar 2024 - 1h 02min - 110 - #103 - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988) with Bethany Wells, Chris Adams, and Chad Sheppard
This 80’s comedy classic is one remake that actually surpassed the original! The plot is simple, two con men with differing styles of grifting make a bet to see who can out-swindle a wealthy heiress on the glamorous French Riviera. From slapstick antics to razor-sharp wit, Steve Martin and Michael Caine deliver a masterclass in comedy as they pull off one hilarious scheme after another, trying to outsmart and out-con one another.
So slick back your hair, dust up on your accents, and don’t forget to put the corks on your forks as Tim Williams and his guest co-hosts, Bethany Wells, Chris Adams, and Chad Sheppard discuss “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” from 1988 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
When Michael Caine was quizzed about the most crucial lesson he picked up during his years in the movie business, he reflected on his time filming "Scoundrels." He shared, "If you're working on a comedy and the crew laughs, that's a bad sign. During 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' with Steve Martin, not a single chuckle from the crew. Yet, it turned out to be the funniest film I've ever been a part of."Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/85884/12-facts-about-dirty-rotten-scoundrels
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 15 Mar 2024 - 1h 02min - 109 - #102 - "License To Drive" (1988) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
Are you ready for a high-octane adventure through the tumultuous world of teenage rebellion and automotive mayhem? Then jump into the driver’s seat because it's time to rediscover the laughter, hijinks, and teenage romance that made this 80s Flick a beloved cult classic.
In the sun-soaked suburbs of California, we meet the lovesick teenager Les Anderson, whose one goal in life is to earn his driver's license and impress the girl of his dreams, Mercedes Lane. However, when Les fails his driving test, he embarks on a wild and reckless journey with his two friends after borrowing his grandfather's prized Cadillac for a night of adventure. What follows is a zany night filled with numerous car chases, unconscious dates, and Les discovering the confidence he didn’t realize he had.
So grab your keys to the Caddy, avoid the no-parking zones, and meet us at Archie’s Drive-In as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast discuss “License To Drive” from 1988 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
At the age of 16, Corey Haim and Corey Feldman were already world-class partiers. In Feldman’s autobiography "Coreyography", he claims during the filming of License to Drive:
Sam Kinison stopped by the set frequently, where Feldman says they participated in “coke-off challenges” – contests to see who could do the most rails and who could stay up the longest. Feldman, newly emancipated, moved into his own two-bedroom apartment during filming. He says his apartment became “the staging area for elaborate nights” of drug-fueled parties, where he and Haim got high. Haim and Feldman stalled production after a night of doing eight balls. They did arrive on set, but only after snorting more cocaine.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://www.fast-rewind.com/making_license.htm
https://80smovieguide.com/license-to-drive
https://decider.com/2023/07/06/heather-graham-pretty-innocent-compared-license-to-drive-co-stars-corey-feldman-corey-haim/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 01 Mar 2024 - 1h 11min - 108 - #101 - "Running Scared" (1986) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" & Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette"
The buddy cop action-comedy movie hit its heyday by the end of the 1980s with genre-defining box office winners like "48 Hrs." and "Lethal Weapon." The formula is pretty straightforward - two wise-cracking detectives, who share almost nothing in common, team up and face a barrage of messy violent drama before coming together to fight the bad guys and save the day. This formula has proven to be effective, resulting in a lot of success, with occasional bright spots in the modern era.
In 1986, a year before "Lethal Weapon" changed the game, director Peter Hyams directed this 80s flick starring two up-and-coming actors of the day, dancer Gregory Hines, and comedian Billy Crystal. Although the film didn't make any significant impact on cinema and has become largely forgotten, it remains a quality example of the genre and an entertaining film with a solid story and a memorable cast.
So jump in the spray-painted unmarked police car, don’t lose your pants, and crank up Michael McDonald’s “Sweet Freedom” as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast and Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast I discuss “Running Scared” from 1986 on this special replay episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback podcast!
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
When Ray and Danny were targeted by two muggers, it was obvious that the thugs were not experienced in their field. If you closely observe the tall thug in the black leather jacket, you will notice that his "pistol" was actually made up of a piece of wood with a metal rod that was kept in place by electrical tape. After returning from Florida, Ray wears a Tampa Bay Buccaneers hat. At the time the movie was filmed, the Buccaneers and Chicago Bears were division rivals.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
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Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 56min - 107 - #100 - 80's Flick Flashback 100th Episode Special
Get ready to test your knowledge about the silver screen sensations of the 1980s! From E.T. phoning home to Indiana Jones cracking his whip, we've got a reel-to-reel rundown of 80s movie trivia as you've never heard before. So grab your popcorn, and cozy up in your favorite recliner or bean bag chair, as eight guest co-hosts join host Tim Williams to play three rounds of 80s movie Trivia on this 100th episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Team A:
Laramy Wells (from "Moving Panels" Podcast)
Bethany Wells
JB Huffman (from "Manly Movies" Podcast)
Chris Adams (from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast)
Team B:
Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast)
Gerry D (from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast)
Chad Sheppard
Vinnie Brezinsky
"Game Show Intro" Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 02 Feb 2024 - 1h 01min - 106 - #99 - "No Way Out" (1987) with JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast
This rollercoaster ride of espionage and intrigue is like a maze where secrets are hidden, loyalties are deceitful, and nothing is quite what it seems. But this 80s flick isn't just your run-of-the-mill thriller; it's a mind-bending carnival ride of suspense. A Navy officer's clandestine affair takes a treacherous turn when he becomes a pawn in a high-stakes conspiracy within the Pentagon. As the plot thickens he finds himself in a race against time, desperately untangling a complex web of lies while facing the imminent threat of exposure and danger. With unexpected twists, the movie kept audiences on the edge of their seats, guessing who was playing whom until the grand finale.
So travel with us to our nation’s capitol, check your security clearance, and be sure to throw away any undeveloped Polaroid negatives as Tim Williams and guest co-host, JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast, discuss “No Way Out” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
During the State Dinner that Farrell and Susan attended, a Maori group performed a war dance. The director, Roger Donaldson, included this reference as a tribute to his home country of New Zealand. This was the final cinematography work by John Alcott. Within days of completing the film, Alcott went to France for vacation and died. He was 52 years old. The film is dedicated to his memory. It was not known at the time of the movie’s release that there existed a group of Russian sleeper agents who had been staying in the United States for many years, without anyone suspecting them. These agents had children, coworkers, friends, and neighbors who were all unaware of their true identities. In 2010, some of these "illegals" were arrested and later sent back to Russia in exchange for some Americans held in Russia.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://filmschoolrejects.com/commentary-no-way-out/2/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 19 Jan 2024 - 1h 09min - 105 - #98 - "Spies Like Us" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
Set against the backdrop of heightened Cold War tensions, this 80s flick introduces us to two bumbling government employees unwittingly thrust into the world of international espionage. Tasked with a decoy mission to distract attention from a genuine covert operation, the duo becomes entangled in a web of conspiracies, encounters with KGB agents, and a journey that takes them from the treacherous terrains of Afghanistan to the frigid landscapes of the Soviet Union.
It not only capitalizes on the chemistry between its lead actors but also serves as a parody of spy movie tropes prevalent in the '80s. Cleverly satirizing the political climate of its time, it offered a light-hearted take on the Cold War anxieties that gripped the world. By infusing humor into the serious business of espionage, the film manages to lampoon both political posturing and the conventions of the spy genre itself.
So start studying for the foreign service exam, pull out your book on Colloquial Russian, and meet us at the Ace Tomato Company as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast to discuss “Spies Like Us” from 1985 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Chevy Chase's co-worker asks him if he's going to take the Foreign Service Board Exam and explains "it's supposed to be all new this year. There will be 500 questions in two hours." This means that an exam taker would have to answer a question at least every 14.4 seconds. Chevy Chase's character tells the test administrator, played by Frank Oz, that he's late because he was at the reading of a will. In "Knives Out" (2019), Oz plays a lawyer reading a will. Chevy Chase's most successful film at the North American box office in 1985. It grossed $60 million domestically, while his other pictures Fletch (1985) and National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) grossed $50 million and $49 million respectively. Ironically the latter two less financially successful films inspired sequels while there never was a sequel to this film.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/spies-like-us-movie
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 05 Jan 2024 - 53min - 104 - #97 - "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989) with Bethany Wells (Abbreviated Replay)
This 80’s flick was meant to be just another chapter in the misadventures of Clark W. Griswold and his family, but it has become one of the most surprisingly popular and most quoted holiday movies of all time. So this Christmas we are returning to Chicago for a special abbreviated version of the episode we recorded in 2021. So dig up your oversized Christmas tree, fill up your Wally World glass mugs with eggnog, and carve the overcooked turkey as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Bethany Wells, discuss “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” from 1989 on this special replay episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback podcast!
Listen to the full episode for more fun facts and trivia!
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://www.ranker.com/list/christmas-vacation-behind-the-scenes/natalie-jonah
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60330/27-things-you-might-not-know-about-christmas-vacation
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 22 Dec 2023 - 55min - 103 - #96 - "Trading Places" (1983) with Tyra Williams
This 80’s flick is more than just a vehicle for laughs; it's a biting satire that skewers societal norms and exposes the fault lines of privilege and inequality. Its significance lies in using humor as a Trojan horse for razor-sharp commentary, causing audiences to laugh and reflect on the absurdity of the disparities between the haves and the have-nots. As we revisit this holiday cult classic, we will celebrate not only the impeccable comedic timing of its top-notch cast but also the film's ability to tackle weighty social issues with a lighthearted touch. Whether it's the memorable scenes in the commodities exchange, the rowdy party at Winthorpe's townhouse, or the unforgettable New Year’s Eve train ride, it still holds up as a great example of satirical comedy that has an impact beyond its time. So, look over your pork belly futures, dust off your “quart of blood” karate technique, and try not to misplace your guerrilla costume as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Tyra Williams, discuss “Trading Places” from 1983 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast. Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: In his mug shot scene in the movie "Trading Places," Dan Aykroyd's character Louis Winthorpe III is given a number, 74745058, which happens to be the same number given to John Belushi's character Jake Blues in "The Blues Brothers (1980)." This was done intentionally by Aykroyd as a tribute to Belushi, who had passed away the year before. In Italy, on the night of Christmas Eve, a local TV channel Italia 1 broadcasts the movie "Trading Places", which has become a popular Christmas tradition. This is similar to the way the movie "A Christmas Story" is played on a continuous loop in the United States on December 24th and 25th. Along with "Trading Places", the tradition also includes airing of other movies like the first three "Home Alone" films, "Jack Frost", and "A Nightmare Before Christmas". During the summer of 1983, which lasted from June to September, the movie industry expected to surpass the previous year's record-breaking $1.4 billion in theater ticket sales. The season included highly anticipated films such as "Return of the Jedi" (the third installment in the Star Wars series), "Superman III", and the latest James Bond movie, "Octopussy". More than 40 movies were scheduled for release over the 16-week period, so studios had to carefully plan their release schedules to avoid competing with each other. Paramount Studios decided to release "Trading Places" at the beginning of the summer, so it could benefit from being in theaters longer during the busy season. Comedy movies were considered a counterprogramming strategy that attracted audiences who had already seen or were not interested in the major film releases, which were mainly focused on science-fiction and superheroes. "Trading Places" was released between "Return of the Jedi" in May and "Superman III" in mid-June. Although sequels were expected to perform well due to their built-in audience, "Trading Places" was predicted to be successful thanks to its talented cast. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes https://screenrant.com/things-never-knew-about-trading-places-1983/#italian-christmas-tradition We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Your opinions are incredibly valuable to us, and we'd be so grateful to know what you enjoyed about our show. If we missed anything or if you have any suggestions for 80s movies, we'd love to hear them too! If you're feeling extra supportive, you can even become a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". For more details and other fun extensions of our podcast, check out this link. Thank you for your support! https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 49min - 102 - #95 - "The Little Mermaid" (1989)
This late 80s underwater masterpiece invited moviegoers to revisit the beguiling world beneath the waves, where a spirited mermaid dared to dream of a life beyond the ocean's shimmering horizon. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to resonate with audiences of all ages, weaving a narrative that transcends its fairy-tale origins. Filled with memorable songs, this story of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of one's true self remains as poignant and relevant today as it did over three decades ago. So plunge back into the magical waters with host, Tim Williams, to rediscover the charm, music, and timeless allure that made "The Little Mermaid" from 1989 a crown jewel in Disney's animated legacy on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
This movie version of "The Little Mermaid" kept several elements from the original story written by Hans Christian Andersen. These include Ariel being the youngest of many sisters, the secret white marble statue, the polypi along the entrance to Ursula's cavern, and Ariel asking what she'll have left without her voice and the sea-witch's response. However, there is a major difference between the original story and the movie. In the original story, Ariel does not turn back into a mermaid at the end. Instead, when the sun rises on the last day, she turns to foam and dies. Later editions included her becoming a daughter of the air and rising to heaven.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackWed, 29 Nov 2023 - 29min - 101 - #94 - "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987) with Bethany Wells
This 80s flick is a shining example of teenage adventures and unexpected chaos. This lively comedy about growing up invites us to revisit the wild night that forever changed the lives of a suburban babysitter and her diverse group of charges. The clever dialogue, surprising plot twists, and memorable characters make it a timeless favorite for those who grew up in the '80s. It reminds us that sometimes the most unforgettable nights are the unplanned ones, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, and friendships are forged in the midst of unexpected adventures. So jump into the station wagon, grab your plastic Thor hammer, and get ready to sing the blues as Tim Williams and guest cohost, Bethany Wells, discuss “Adventures in Babysitting” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
For his directorial debut, Columbus said he reviewed 100 scripts. He chose Adventures in Babysitting because he felt comfortable with its scale. The tow truck driver hits a lawn jockey after reaching his house. Knocking over lawn jockeys later became a running joke in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York also directed by Chris Columbus. The two rival gangs on the El Train challenge each other to a fight when the train crosses "Devereux" street, an in-joke towards director Chris Columbus' wife Monica Devereux, and father-in-law Clarke Devereux who both appear in the movie.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://freshfiction.tv/19-things-about-adventures-in-babysitting-you-probably-didnt-know/
https://www.eightieskids.com/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-adventures-in-babysitting/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 10 Nov 2023 - 1h 25min - 100 - BONUS - An Interview with 80s Actor Keith Coogan ("The Fox and the Hound", "Adventures in Babysitting", "Hiding Out")
Prepare for an exciting bonus episode featuring a true 80s legend. You might remember him from iconic films like "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987), "Hiding Out" (1987), "Toy Soldiers" (1991), and "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" (1991). He dove deep into the nostalgia, reminiscing about his early 80s TV appearances, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, and geeking out about his memorable roles from the 80s and the 90s. So join us as we take a trip down memory lane with the fantastic Keith Coogan on this special bonuse episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast!
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 03 Nov 2023 - 36min - 99 - #93 - "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers" (1989) with Charlie Cotter and Laramy Wells
Opinions were divided when this 80s horror flick sequel hit theaters, but the franchise demonstrated its unyielding commitment to advancing its storyline. While some fans appreciated the added complexity given to the unstoppable masked killer, others longed for the simplicity that made the original movie a timeless classic. As we witness the return of the mystifying Michael Myers, we are reminded of his baffling resilience, having survived his supposed final confrontation in the previous flick. The Halloween season is once again plunged into terror as “The Shape” unleashes his wrath. But this time, a mysterious and supernatural connection emerges between him and his young niece, Jamie Lloyd, adding layers to the horror as familial ties intertwine with the supernatural. So, brace yourself as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts, Charlie Cotter and Laramy Wells, once again return to the haunted Haddonfield, Illinois to discuss “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers” from (1989) on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast. There is no additional behind-the-scenes trivia that we were unable to cover in this episode. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Your opinions are incredibly valuable to us, and we'd be so grateful to know what you enjoyed about our show. We'd love to hear if we missed anything or if you have any suggestions for 80s movies! If you're feeling extra supportive, you can even become a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". For more details and other fun extensions of our podcast, check out this link. Thank you for your support! https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - 1h 01min - 98 - #92 - "Friday the 13th: A New Beginning" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette"
This 80s Flick sequel is often remembered as a complete misfire among the wide range of slasher classics. Screenwriter and director Danny Steinmann, whose limited filmography was mainly exploitation films, ventured beyond the well-trodden path of its predecessors, by introducing a narrative twist that left fans both confused and disappointed. But when Friday the 13th falls in the month of October, we had to cover the next one in the series. So get ready to be reacquainted with hockey masks, machetes, and jump-scares as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast discuss “Friday the 13th: A New Beginning” from (1985) on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Friday the 13th producer Frank Mancuso Jr. didn't get on with the film's director Danny Steinmann. Mancuso called Steinmann a pervert and called the film a softcore porn sex movie rather than a slasher horror film. Rebecca Wood (Lana) had a lot of fun filming her death scene to the point where she walked down the street with the axe glued to her head acting like a zombie causing people passing by to freak out not knowing if a movie was being filmed up ahead. Rebecca stated that she had a lot of laughs doing it. One month prior to the film's release in the United States, the MPAA demanded that sixteen scenes featuring sex or graphic violence be edited in order to merit an "R" rating instead of an "X". The film ultimately required nine trips to the MPAA before finally being granted an "R" rating.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes,
https://weminoredinfilm.com/2014/02/28/13-things-you-may-not-know-about-friday-the-13th-a-new-beginning/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 13 Oct 2023 - 1h 05min - 97 - #91 - "Creepshow" (1982) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
In 1982, horror aficionados were treated to a ghoulishly delightful cinematic experience with the release of this 80s Flick, a morbid masterpiece directed by George A. Romero and written by the legendary Stephen King. This anthology flick paid loving homage to the golden age of horror comics, delivering a spine-tingling collection of five tales that combined gruesome frights with dark humor. With its unique blend of grotesque imagery, dark wit, and a stellar cast, it quickly earned its place as a cult classic within the horror genre. So hold your breath, watch out for meteors, and make sure Father gets his cake as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast, discuss “Creepshow” from 1982 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
There is no additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode.
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 29 Sep 2023 - 1h 07min - 96 - #90 - "The Last Starfighter" (1984) with Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast
For a whole generation of video-game-playing kids, this 80s flick represents a special kind of wish-fulfillment: a down-on-his-luck kid becomes a video-game champ, only to find himself recruited to fight in an interplanetary war in another galaxy. Directed by Nick Castle and produced by Gary Adelson, this fan-favorite film has since become a cherished classic, captivating generations of audiences with its thrilling blend of space adventure, cutting-edge special effects for its time, and a heartwarming coming-of-age story. So get ready Starfighter. You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan armada as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast discuss “The Last Starfighter” from 1984 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
There is no additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode.
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://gizmodo.com/everything-you-never-knew-about-the-making-of-last-star-1602703884
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 22 Sep 2023 - 1h 12min - 95 - #89 - "Dead Poets Society" (1989) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast & Nicholas Pepin from"Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
This 80’s flick explores the complex terrain of friendships, aspirations, and the struggle to find one's own identity outside of the classroom. The story takes place at an all-boys preparatory school in the 1950s, where tradition and conformity are the norm. Mr. Keating's unconventional teaching methods ignite a profound transformation in the lives of his students. By instilling a love for poetry, encouraging critical thinking, and inspiring them to seize the day, Keating inspires a revolt against the suffocating conventions of society. As we journey back to Welton Academy's revered halls, we'll discover a tale that still resonates with audiences today, reminding us of the enduring influence of non-traditional instructors, the quest for passion, and the timeless words: "Carpe Diem."
So grab your copy of “Five Centuries of Verse”, stand on your desk to declare “O Captain, My Captain”, and then join us at the old Indian cave off campus as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Laramy Wells & Nicholas Pepin discuss “Dead Poets Society” from 1989 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
To help guide Robin Williams' performance, Peter Weir nicknamed the character "Robin Keating" to incorporate some of Williams' own off-the-cuff dialogue into the script.
During filming, Robin Williams was somber due to his ongoing divorce, resulting in no joking around between takes, as recalled by Norman Lloyd.
The emotional scene where Todd Anderson cries in the snow was done in one take. Originally meant to be indoors, the director moved it outside due to snowfall, which was about to stop. Ethan Hawke delivered a powerful performance, nailing it in one take.
During the premiere, Kurtwood Smith noticed a family where the father was domineering his son, much like his own character in the film. After the movie, Smith saw the family leaving and noticed the father crying.
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 01 Sep 2023 - 1h 30min - 94 - #88 - "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" (1983) with Chris McMichen
In the vast cosmos of cinematic history, few stories have resonated as powerfully as the Star Wars saga. This 80’s flick sequel is the third installment of George Lucas's space-faring epic and draws us back into a galaxy far, far away, where the eternal struggle between light and darkness reaches its crescendo.
The saga continues with Luke Skywalker as he discovers the truth about his family tree and battles the treacherous Emperor Palpatine with the help of his brave companions, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, and the faithful Chewbacca. While the Rebel Alliance entreats its final battle against the oppressive Galactic Empire, the movie captivates its viewers not only with its cutting-edge special effects but also by exploring the emotions and motivations of its characters.
So, ready your lightsabers and remember to use the Force as we journey back to a time when the Ewoks danced, the new Death Star was vanquished, and Anakin Skywalker's legacy was ultimately defined as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Chris McMichen, discuss “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” from 1983 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
During filming, Carrie Fisher showed genuine concern for Warwick Davis' comfort, who had to spend long hours in a hot Ewok costume. She even went out of her way to bring him cookies and chocolate milk to enjoy during breaks. Davis fondly remembered her kindness, saying "She was everything an eleven-year-old Ewok could possibly wish for." Although Luke is a Jedi, he exhibits certain behaviors that might attract him to the Dark Side, including using Force-choking, getting furious at Darth Vader when he threatens to convert Leia to the Dark Side, and dressing in black. Additionally, his attack on all of Jabba's henchmen at the sail barge could suggest signs of being drawn to the Dark Side. Nevertheless, even though Yoda instructed Luke that Jedi never use their powers for aggression, the original novel implies that attacking is acceptable only when a Jedi is outnumbered.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 18 Aug 2023 - 1h 11min - 93 - #87 - "Ghostbusters II" (1989) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
Who you gonna call when paranormal chaos once again descends upon New York City? Thanks to this 80s flick sequel, the answer remains the same—Ghostbusters! Taking place five years after the team's first victory over the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Gozer, the Ghostbusters have fallen out of business and out of favor with the city they fought so hard to protect. But when a malicious slime starts to cause chaos and empower the evil Vigo the Carpathian, the Ghostbusters are called out of retirement to save the day once again. So strap on your proton packs, call Janine and Lewis to babysit, and crank up the siren in Ecto-1 as Tim Williams, and guest co-host Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast discuss “Ghostbusters 2” from 1989 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
When Peter arrives at Ray's Occult book-store, pretending to be a strange customer looking for a particular book, the gag was originally intended to be that Peter had previously made a prank phone call to Ray asking for the book, and Ray realizing it was Peter who made the call when he arrives at the store repeating the act. The prank call was not used in the final edit of the film, resulting in it seeming that Peter is just fooling around as he enters the shop. A key prop in Ghostbusters II is the portrait of Vigo, in which the spirit of the 16th century warlord resides. The original plan had been to use an actual oil painting, and an artist was commissioned to produce it. However, it was soon realised that this would look unconvincing when Vigo stepped out of the painting and into the real world. Instead, actor Wilhem von Homburg was photographed whilst in full costume as Vigo. This photograph was then blown up to full gallery portrait size, and put through filters to make it look as much like an oil painting as possible.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.moviefone.com/news/ghostbusters-2-trivia/
https://www.eightieskids.com/12-spooky-facts-you-probably-never-knew-about-ghostbusters-ii/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 04 Aug 2023 - 1h 09min - 92 - #86 - "Lethal Weapon 2" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
In 1987, Lethal Weapon took everyone by surprise when it hit theaters. It was like a bomb went off and re-ignited the buddy cop genre with a bang! The perfect mix of an established director, two lead actors with undeniable chemistry, and an up-and-coming screenwriter’s knack for snappy odd-couple banter created a formula that was ripe for a follow-up. So when Warner Bros decided to make a sequel, they went all out. They pumped up the budget, added more comedic moments, and dialed down the dark and gloomy tones of the original. The result is an 80s flick sequel that was so insanely anticipated, they unleashed it right in the heart of the 1989 summer blockbuster movie season. So jump into the Murtaugh family station wagon, avoid going through the drive-thru, and be sure to bring the Krugerrands, if you have “diplomatic immunity”, as Tim Williams and guest co-host Nicholas Pepin, from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast, discuss “Lethal Weapon 2” from 1989 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Lethal Weapon 2 was one of the first times that a Hollywood production displayed only the film’s title at the start, without going on to list any further cast and crew credits. Early exceptions to this rule, which has become the norm for most modern-day films, were the original Star Wars trilogy films and 1989’s Ghostbusters II. In the scene in the hotel pool after the failed assassination, Leo Getz says he's laundered half a billion dollars, "give or take a few". In the following scene where he explains how he laundered the money, he says "two percent, standard" is his fee. That comes to around $10 million in profit during his laundering career. The scene where Murtaugh does his "Free South Africa" tirade - his statement of "One man, one vote" did, in fact, become part of then-South Africa's President F.W. de Klerk's agenda to end apartheid, lift the ban on the African National Congress (in the film, protesters outside the South African Consulate had the ANC flag), and released Nelson Mandela from incarceration. Danny Glover portrayed Nelson Mandela in the made-for-cable HBO film "Mandela", filmed before the release of the first Lethal Weapon film.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.eightieskids.com/things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-lethal-weapon-2/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 21 Jul 2023 - 1h 21min - 91 - #85 - "Rambo: First Blood Part II" (1985) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast
In the realm of iconic action movies, few characters have achieved the legendary status of John Rambo. The name itself evokes images of a relentless warrior, a solitary figure pushed to his limits, and an embodiment of pure adrenaline-fueled heroism. At the heart of his enduring legacy lies this 80s Flick sequel that propelled the franchise to new heights. While the first film introduced audiences to the tormented veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life, the sequel thrusts Rambo back into the heat of battle as a one-man army risking his life to rescue forgotten prisoners of war from a Vietnam camp and their Russian allies. So grab your red headband, custom-made survival knife, and explosive arrowheads as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast, discuss “Rambo: First Blood Part II” on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The close-up shots of Rambo preparing for his next mission along with his iconic knife, were actually shot in a hotel room on what Cosmatos dubbed “Hurricane Day” since they could not leave the hotel due to the hurricane outside. According to the stats given by Murdock, Rambo has 59 confirmed kills during the Vietnam War. However, Rambo kills 74 people during the course of this film, which spans two days. So, in two days, Rambo kills more people than his whole time in the war. Despite its anti-government stance, President Ronald Reagan was a big fan of this film.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.bulletproofaction.com/2022/05/21/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-rambo-first-blood-part-ii/
https://www.eightieskids.com/dangerously-explosive-facts-about-rambo-first-blood-part-ii/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 07 Jul 2023 - 1h 21min - 90 - #84 - "National Lampoon's European Vacation" (1985) with Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast & Chad Sheppard
This 80’s flick sequel brings a blend of family chaos, outrageous escapades, and a sprinkle of British humor. Get ready to tag along with the Griswolds as they embark on a madcap European adventure, where every tourist spot becomes a hilarious misadventure just waiting to happen. So, grab your funky beret, power up your super-cool electronic language translator, and don’t forget to be a pig as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts, Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast & Chad Sheppard, discuss “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” from 1985 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
After the completion of filming, Eric Idle and Chevy Chase developed a friendship. They even collaborated on a screenplay for a sequel titled National Lampoon's Australian Vacation, but unfortunately, the project was abandoned due to the difficulty of coming up with new ideas beyond a few shark-related gags. Along with Caddyshack II (1988) and Nothing But Trouble (1991) this is one of few films Chevy Chase has said he regrets starring in and thus his least favorite Vacation movie.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://www.slashfilm.com/870581/why-amy-heckerling-hated-working-on-national-lampoons-european-vacation/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 23 Jun 2023 - 1h 11min - 89 - #83 - "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette"
Released just three years after the iconic "Raiders of the Lost Ark," this action-packed prequel takes us back to the 1930s, where we find our intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones in a web of peril when he becomes entangled with a ruthless cult hell-bent on capturing the mystical Sankara Stones and enslaving an entire village. Joined by reluctant lounge singer Willie Scott and the wise-cracking Short Round, Dr. Jones battles his way through treacherous jungles, dark catacombs, and a heart-stopping mine cart chase that had audiences gripping the edge of their seats!
So, grab your fedora, dust off your leather jacket, and prepare for an exotic dinner you will never forget as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast, discuss "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" from 1984 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
One of the biggest mysteries in the Indiana Jones franchise is how the first human sacrifice victim manages to survive after having his heart ripped out of his chest. This is likely due to the magical nature of the stones. The team of Lucas, Huyck, and Katz had been working on the production of Radioland Murders since the early 1970s. The opening music from that script was utilized in Temple of Doom. According to Spielberg, George wanted to begin the movie with a musical number that featured a Busby Berkeley dance routine. In their story meetings, George constantly reminded Steven of his desire to direct musicals, and Steven found the idea intriguing.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
“The Making of the Temple of Doom: Indiana Jones Behind the Scenes” Documentary
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 09 Jun 2023 - 1h 19min - 88 - #82 - "Platoon" (1986) with JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast
Since its release this 80’s flick is still considered by many to be one of the best war movies ever made. The director — who himself was wounded twice while serving with the US Army in Vietnam — famously put his cast through a grueling "boot camp” to help immerse them in the world of their fictional characters. With an all-star cast and loads of visually striking practical effects, this Vietnam War epic won more awards than any other film during the 59th Academy Awards. So prepare for digging foxholes, waking up with ant bites and surviving ambush duty as Tim Williams and guest co-host JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast discuss “Platoon” from 1986 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Big Harold falls and rolls down a hill during the opening credits. Forest Whitaker claims it was a real, unintentional fall. When they are cleaning the latrines, you can hear "Good morning Vietnam". A recording of the real Cronauer. This film came out a year before that movie. Military advisor Dale Dye witnessed Oliver Stone suffer an attack of post-traumatic stress disorder on-set while filming the village scene. He claimed that they had a good cry together afterwards, based on their mutual experience in Vietnam. The final battle in the movie was a recreation of an actual event that was witnessed by technical advisor Dale Dye, who was a combat correspondent with the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines. Toward the end of the film, when the reinforcements arrive after the battle, Rhah reaches into a dead VC's breast pocket, pulls something out, and keeps it, while looking around nervously. The item he is removing is heroin, which VC soldiers used as a painkiller. Many heroin-addicted U.S. troops did the same thing. The scene implies that Rhah's mystical quality is a symptom of a larger problem.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://coffeeordie.com/5-things-platoon
"A Tour of the Inferno: The Making of Platoon" (2002) Documentary
"Brothers In Arms: The Making of Platoon" (2018) Documentary
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 26 May 2023 - 1h 20min - 87 - #81 - "Brewster's Millions" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad Sheppard
Based on a 1902 novel of the same name, this 80’s flick brought together two of the 80’s greatest funnymen and an established director who wasn’t prone to making comedies. Despite primarily negative reviews, it still did well at the box office and was a mainstay on cable television over the years, making it beloved by those who were watching basic cable channels in the late 80s and early 90s. So break out the calculators, get ready to spend some cash, and watch out for the oncoming train in the back of the baseball field as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Nicholas Pepin and Chad Sheppard discuss “Brewster’s Millions” from 1985 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Anne, Princess Royal, only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, was in Los Angeles and paid a visit to the set of Brewster's Millions as part of her itinerary. She was greeted by Candy and producer Joel Silver; Candy and the princess discussed a fire that had recently broken out at Pinewood Studios in England. She was scheduled to visit a scene involving Richard Pryor, but it was shot a day earlier, as Hill had production ahead of schedule. "I don't think she even knows Richard Pryor," an observer was quoted as saying. "I'm sure she was more excited at meeting John Candy, who's a Canadian citizen." Walter Hill, director of The Warriors and 48 Hrs., admitted in 1988 that at the time the only film he didn't make out of passion was Brewster's Millions. Hill made the movie to "improve his bank account and success quotient."Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/80146/10-rich-facts-about-brewsters-millions
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 12 May 2023 - 1h 21min - 86 - #80 - "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" (1984) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast and Charlie Cotter
This 80’s Flick has one of the most inaccurate titles ever which is easy to forgive when the movie also happens to be considered by fans of the franchise as one of the best in the series. So get ready to revisit Crystal Lake as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Laramy Wells and Charlie Cotter discuss “Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter” from 1984 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Corey Feldman was legitimately terrified during the window shot. As per series tradition, Jason was played by yet another stuntman in 'The Final Chapter,' this time Ted White. He did not like Feldman. When it came time to film the famous scene near the end when Jason reaches through a broken window to pull Tommy out of a house, White got to act out his frustration. They had worked out the timing of when White would grab Feldman beforehand, but during filming White waited a couple of beats to the point that Feldman assumed the stunt had gone wrong. So, just as he let his guard down White grabbed him exactly as you see in the film, meaning Feldman's screams of horror were completely authentic.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 28 Apr 2023 - 1h 03min - 85 - #79 - "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
The 80s is often seen as the defining era of “the teen movie”. While “The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” might have garnered all of the attention, it was this 80s flick that took the “teen movie” from raunchy sex-comedy to more serious themes of losing innocence, living with regret, and navigating independence at such a young age. Released to little fanfare, with many expecting it to fail, the film became a surprise hit, showing the value of the teenage market. So grab your red bikini or your checkered Vans as Tim Williams and guest co-host Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast discuss “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” from 1982 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
When Ratner is getting dating advice from Damone in Damone's bedroom, Ratner is wearing a T-shirt for the movie, Popeye (1980) which starred Ray Walston, who played Popeye Senior and then Mr. Hand. In the novel, Spicoli dreams he's singing "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC on The Tonight Show (1962), but Johnny Carson refused to do it for the movie, and other talk show hosts (including David Letterman) also turned it down (Letterman apparently was willing to do it, but his agent wouldn't let him appear in a movie where the characters did drugs). In its place was the scene where Spicoli is interviewed by sports announcer Stu Nahan.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://filmschoolrejects.com/fast-times-at-ridgemont-high-commentary/
https://doyouremember.com/56132/15-things-probably-didnt-know-fast-times-ridgemont-high
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 14 Apr 2023 - 1h 44min - 84 - #78 - Special: "Predator" (1987) Retro Life 4 You with Chris Adams Replay
For the month of March, I am taking a break from recording new episodes so that I can highlight some of the other fantastic podcasts that I have had the privilege of being a guest co-host on. This week, I will be replaying part of an episode of Retro Life 4 You with host Chris Adams. Chris reached out to me last year to guest host on an episode about Chuck Norris and we hit it off immediately. Chris loves the 80s and created Retro Life 4 You to talk about all things retro from the 2000s, the’90s, the ‘80s, and even the ‘70s if he’s feeling good. From “Dukes of Hazard” to “The Lord of the Rings Trilogy” he loves to reminisce about the greatest shows and movies from our childhoods. So light up the cigars and crank up “Long Tall Sally” on the boombox as Chris Adams and I “get to da Choppa!” to discuss “Predator” from 1987 on this special “Retro Life 4 You” replay episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback! Send us an email or reach out to us on social media to let us know what you liked, what you loved, what we may have missed, or what 80's movie we should discuss next! You can also support the podcast by becoming a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". Click on the following linktree link for more details and other great extensions of the podcast. https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback
Fri, 31 Mar 2023 - 1h 01min - 83 - BONUS: "The Best 80s Directors" Panel with Nicholas Pepin, Chad Sheppard, and Laramy Wells
The 1980s were a transformational time for movies, with plenty of lesser-known debut directors being given creative freedom to make unique and innovative projects, many of which we still consider to be all-time classics today. While some of those directors continued to excel into the 90s, others made their career-defining flicks in the 80s. But which one deserves the title of Best Movie Director of the decade?
So I have called upon a panel of 80s film aficionados to discuss our recent March Madness Bracket of 80s Directors. Who won? Who should have won? And who didn’t make the top 16 of the bracket? Let’s find out on this special bonus episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast!
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackWed, 29 Mar 2023 - 1h 02min - 82 - #77 - Special: "Swamp Thing" (1982) Moving Panels with Laramy Wells Replay
For the month of March, I am taking a break from recording new episodes so that I can highlight some of the other fantastic podcasts that I have had the privilege of being a guest co-host on. This week, I will be replaying part of an episode of Moving Panels with host Laramy Wells. Laramy is a good friend of mine and has been a frequent guest on the 80’s Flick Flashback podcast going all the way back to season one. Laramy created Moving Panels to discuss movies and TV shows based, inspired, or adapted from the world of comic books and I was actually his very first guest co-host when he covered “Superman: The Movie”. We always have a great time on each other's shows and this episode was no exception. So get ready to get all botanical as Laramy Wells and I discuss “Swamp Thing” from 1982 on this special “Moving Panels” replay episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 17 Mar 2023 - 1h 20min - 81 - #76 - Special: "Lethal Weapon" (1987) Totally Rad Christmas with Gerry D Replay
For the month of March, I am taking a break from recording new episodes so that I can highlight some of the other fantastic podcasts that I have had the privilege of being a guest co-host on.
For this one, I will be replaying part of an episode of Totally Rad Christmas with host Gerry D. This was actually the first first time I was asked to guest co-host on another '80s-themed podcast, and Gerry and I became fast friends. Totally Rad Christmas doesn’t just cover '80s Christmas movies. Gerry talks about holiday TV specials, Christmas songs, toys, decorations, and, as his logo states - “If it was gnarly during Christmas in the ’80s, he’s got it covered”. So get ready to get reacquainted with Riggs, Murtaugh, and Mr. Joshua, and decide if we’re getting too old for this…as Gerry D and I discuss “Lethal Weapon” from 1987 on this special “Totally Rad Christmas” replay episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 03 Mar 2023 - 1h 15min - 80 - #75 - "An Officer and A Gentleman" (1982) with Ron West
Famed movie critic Roger Ebert said that this 80’s flick was the best movie about love that he’d seen in a long time. His original reviews states “Maybe that's because it's not about ‘love’ as a Hollywood concept, but about love as growth, as learning to accept other people for who and what they are. There's romance in this movie…but what makes the film so special is that the (romance) and everything else is presented within the context of its characters finding out who they are, what they stand for and what they will not stand for.” Get ready to be swept off your feet and let love lift you up where you belong as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Ron West, discuss “An Officer and A Gentleman” from 1982 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
In his book An Actor and a Gentleman Louis Gossett Jr. says that although he was honored to win his Oscar for this film especially being in competition with other veteran actors, he was disappointed that his co-star Richard Gere was not only not nominated for an Oscar, but he felt Gere should have been nominated and even won an Oscar for his role in this film. Many critics and others agreed with Gossett's sentiment feeling Gere should have been nominated for this performance, and as of January 2022 Gere has yet to be nominated for an Oscar. Paula (Debra Winger) shows Zach (Richard Gere) a photograph of her biological father, revealing that he was an Officer Candidate. The picture was actually of screenwriter Douglas Day Stewart when he graduated from Pensacola.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.eightieskids.com/things-you-might-not-have-realised-about-an-officer-and-a-gentleman/
https://www.fast-rewind.com/making_officergentleman.htm
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/an-officer-and-a-gentleman-1982
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 03 Feb 2023 - 1h 06min - 79 - #74 - "Runaway Train" (1985) with J.B. Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast
If you’re a fan of eighties action movies, you should know The Cannon Group. Run by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, in the eighties they cranked out a slew of low-budget action movies, most of which were hated by critics. Yet, every once in awhile they made a legitimately great movie that would even make the critics sit up and take notice. One such as this 80’s flick directed by Andrei Konchalovsky (who later made "Tango & Cash") and based on a script by Akira Kurosawa who was a legendary filmmaker in his own right. So get yourself all greased up, jump onboard and then hold on tight as Tim Williams and guest co-host JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast discuss “Runaway Train” from 1985 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The film is dedicated to the memory of Richard Holley. Helicopter pilot Rick Holley was killed in a helicopter crash during filming. According to the Alaska Rails website, "his helicopter hit a power line in the canyon north of Tunnel Section". This occurred on March 9, 1985 and was listed as "helicopter accident en route to Alaska filming location”.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes,
https://www.joblo.com/runaway-train-1985-revisited-action-movie-review/Send us an email or reach out to us on social media to let us know what you liked, what you loved, what we may have missed, or what 80's movie we should discuss next! You can also support the podcast by becoming a subsrciption member through "Buy Me A Coffee". Click on the following linktree link for more details and other great extensions of the podcast.
https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 20 Jan 2023 - 1h 08min - 78 - #73 - "Howard the Duck" (1986) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
Countless world upon worlds. Worlds without end. In these galaxies every possible reality exits. And what is reality in any new world is mere fantasy in all others. Here, all is real and all is illusion. What is, what was and what will be start with this once maligned 80’s flick. So travel with us to Cleve-land as we jam out to Cherry Bomb’s greatest hits. But be on the look out for the DARK OVERLORD as Tim Williams and guest co-host Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast discuss “Howard the Duck” from 1986 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
There are no additional behind the scenes trivia for this this episode.
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.eightieskids.com/13-marvelous-facts-you-never-knew-about-howard-the-duck-vidazoo/20
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 06 Jan 2023 - 1h 08min - 77 - #72 - "Santa Claus: The Movie" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
It seems strange at first that the producers of the Superman movies would move on to an epic about Santa Claus. But in a way it makes sense. Both Superman and Santa are legendary superheroes, able to cure our pains through magical intervention. Both of them can fly through the air. Both have large supporting casts: Superman has Lois Lane, Jimmy Olson and Perry White, while Santa has Mrs. Claus, the elves and, of course, Dasher, Donner and Blitzen. This 80’s Flick brought us the origin story we never knew we wanted and children of the 80’s (and early 90’s for that matter) saw the Jolly Old Elf come to life on the big screen for the very first time. So sit down with a warm up of cocoa by the fireplace under the glow of the Christmas trees lights as Tim Williams and guest co-host Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast discuss “Santa Claus: The Movie” from 1985 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
In a 2019 interview John Lithgow said, "It's just one of the tackiest movies I've ever been in. It seemed cheesy and it certainly never stuck ... except in England. It is huge over there. I wish I had a nickel for every Englishman who's told me [it's their favorite film]. In England, that's half of what I'm known for."Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/santa-claus-the-movie-1985
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 23 Dec 2022 - 1h 13min - 76 - #71 - "Scrooged" (1988) with Gerry D. ("Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast) & Nicholas Pepin ("Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast)
Since the publication of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol nearly 200 years ago, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge has become familiar fodder for adaptations of all sorts—from ballets to operas to a mime performance by Marcel Marceau. But this 80’s flick adaptation has one thing that sets it apart from the rest: Comedy. So prepare to be transported by a time-traveling taxi-cab, a violent but joyful angel ballerina, and a mute harborer of souls as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts, Gerry D. from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast and Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast discuss “Scrooged” from 1988 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Screenwriters O'Donoghue and Glazer found the film's denouement, in which Murray reveals his redemption live on TV, to be the most difficult to write. They settled on the example of Christmas Eve in New York, where people are nice to each other for one night, believing it to be a "miracle we could live with". Murray was concerned with how he should portray the final scene, with Glazer telling him to follow the script. Wanting a central acting moment, however, Murray gave an emotional and manic performance, deviating from his marked positions and improvising his speech. Glazer and O'Donoghue thought that the actor was suffering a mental breakdown. After he was finished, the crew applauded Murray, but O'Donoghue remarked "What was that? The Jim Jones hour?" Donner turned and punched O'Donoghue in the arm, leaving him bruised for a week.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes,
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71730/22-fun-facts-about-scrooged
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 09 Dec 2022 - 1h 28min - 75 - #70 - "Annie" (1982) with Hanna Williams
Little Orphan Annie has been a part of American pop culture for nearly a century now—first as a comic strip which made its debut in the summer of 1924, then as a popular radio show in the 1930s, which spun off into a couple of film productions later in that decade and a hit Broadway musical in 1977. Though the musical version has been adapted to the big-screen a few times over the years, most recently in 2014, this 80’s flick version is by far the best known big-screen version. So leave the orphanage behind, jump aboard the auto-copter, and start warming up your singing voice as Tim Williams and his daughter Hanna Williams discuss “Annie” from 1982 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
According to assistant director Jerry Ziesmer, Huston lost interest in directing the film and often showed up to the set drunk and fell asleep in his chair. This left the crew to essentially make the movie around him with Ziesmer calling most of the shots. Acclaimed character actor Burgess Meredith lent his distinctive voice to the original American ad campaign, narrating the trailers, TV, and radio spots.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60530/15-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-annie
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 25 Nov 2022 - 48min - 74 - #69 - "The Untouchables" (1987) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
1930. Prohibition has transformed Chicago into a City at War. Rival gangs compete for control of the city’s billion dollar empire of illegal alcohol, enforcing their will with the hand grenade and the tommy gun. It is the time of the Ganglords. It is the time of Al Capone. And now its time for Tim Williams and guest co-host Nicholas Pepin, from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast to discuss “The Untouchables” from 1987 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Despite his Oscar win for this movie, there was some amount of criticism directed at Sean Connery for playing an Irish-American cop while using his native Scottish accent. Andy Garcia is a Cuban, portraying an Italian, who's passing himself off as a non-Italian American. There was originally a different ending for the movie. It was to have been a scene with the camera shooting a close-up of Robert De Niro's face as it is being warmed up for a shave. Then, the camera would have pulled up while still focused on Capone to show the audience that he has reporters around him, much like the opening scene of the movie, but this time, he is in his jail cell.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 11 Nov 2022 - 1h 21min - 73 - The "Weird" Bonus Episode - "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" (2022) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
We don't normally sway away from our regular 80's Flicks only podcast formula, but when "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" premiered on the Roku Channel this past weekend, we had to cover this 80's icon and the hilarious film that parodies biopic movies from the king of pop music parodies. Tim Williams and guest co-host Nicholas Pepin, from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast (who is a long-time "Weird Al" fan) give their SPOILER-FILLED reactions to the movie and share memories of their first exposure to the genius that is "Weird Al" Yankovic.
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackMon, 07 Nov 2022 - 43min - 72 - #68 - "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers" (1988) with Charlie Cotter
As of October 2022, there have been 11 films that continue or reimagine the story of the character known as “The Shape” that was first laid out in John Carpenter’s Halloween released in 1978. At this point in its history, the Halloween franchise has been rebooted once (by Rob Zombie in 2007) and retconned twice (by Halloween H20 in 1998 and then by Halloween in 2018), creating no less than four different continuities. After the release of “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” in 1982 became a box office and fanbase disappointment, this 80’s Flick was the first to bring back the horror icon that is Michael Myers. So lock the doors, pull out your red and white clown costume, and pick up a new William Shatner mask from the local drug store as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Charlie Cotter, discuss “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” from 1988 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Danielle Harris revealed in 25 Years of Terror, when her character runs through the neighborhood screaming for help someone legitimately called the cops, "I was banging on doors, yelling for someone to help me, help me, after I got lost trick or treating or something. So, 4 o'clock in the morning, they're hearing a little screaming up the streets, and someone called the cops. The cops came. Then the story ended up in The Inquirer that I was almost kidnapped off of the set.”Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://decider.com/2021/10/19/halloween-4-the-return-of-michael-myers-tribute/
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Fri, 28 Oct 2022 - 1h 07min - 71 - BONUS - "House" (1986) with Laramy Wells from the "Moving Panels Podcast"
After working together on the first three "Friday the 13th" movies, Steve Miner and producer Sean S. Cunningham re-teamed for something a little more kooky. From a story by Fred Dekker and a screenplay by Ethan Wiley, this forgotten 80’s flick is a full-tilt comedic-horror movie that throws in more demons, ghosts and ghouls than you can handle. So take down the "For Sale" sign, stay out of the pool, and whatever you do, don’t open the closet at midnight as Tim Williams and guest co-host.Laramy Wells from the "Moving Panels Podcast", discuss “House” from 1986 on this special Forgotten 80’s Flick bonus episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Production designer Gregg Fonseca and a crew of five spent about four weeks modifying the existing Victorian manor that included repainting the whole of the exterior, bordering the front yard with a wrought iron fence supported by stone pillars, and attaching foam spires to the roof. The back of the house had its clapboard façade covered with brick, and landscapers were brought in to plant flowers and reseed the dying lawn. The yard had no sidewalk at the time, so a faux walkway - made from plywood painted gray to look like concrete, and positioned to lead straight to the front porch - was added as a finishing touch. This sidewalk was pivotal in the finished film. Some time after production, a true concrete walkway was then installed in the same spot, capturing the evil nature of the one in the film.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.joblo.com/house-1986-steve-miner-horror-film-the-best-horror-movie-you-never-saw/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 21 Oct 2022 - 55min - 70 - #67 - "An American Werewolf in London" (1981) with Gerry D. from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast
In terms of werewolf horror, 1981 is still the year to beat. Theatrically, the year saw the release of Wolfen, The Howling, and this 80’s flick which set the bar high for lycanthropic transformation sequences. The last to arrive on the big screen, it demonstrated how to approach a horror-comedy, emphasizing both the laughs and the scares in equal measure. More importantly, the stunning special makeup effects design and creation earned Rick Baker the first-ever Academy Award for Best Makeup. So grab your backpacks, grab a drink from the Slaughtered Lamb pub, and watch out for a full moon as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" podcast, discuss “An American Werewolf in London” from 1981 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The episode of The Muppet Show (1976) playing on the television during David's nightmare sequence is The Muppet Show: Señor Wences (1980), but the portion shown was never shown in the U.S. This is why Americans often assumed it to be a fake episode, and why Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog are credited. After filming was completed the whole crew danced in a circle around David Naughton who was still in his werewolf makeup on the floor singing "I'm a werewolf, you're a werewolf, wouldn't you like to be a werewolf too" as a throwback to his days as a pitchman for the Dr. Pepper commercials. Rick Baker claimed to have been disappointed by the amount of time spent shooting the face-changing shot for the transformation after having spent months working on the mechanism. John Landis only required one take lasting about seven seconds. Baker felt he had wasted his time until seeing the film with an audience that applauded during that one seven-second shot.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo,
https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3609546/an-american-werewolf-in-london-iconic-transformation-came-80s/
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Fri, 14 Oct 2022 - 1h 08min - 69 - BONUS - "The Best of Times" (1986) with J.B. Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast
Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about the past and remembering something you would love to go back and change, a mistake that haunts you on a regular basis. Well that is what this 80’s flick is all about, a man who for 13 years has regretted dropping the ball in a High School Football game and holds himself responsible for the town he lives in being in the doldrums ever since. So fire up the green rocket, put on your white cleats, and get ready to bring the town of Taft out of the bowels of lethargy as Tim Williams and guest co-host, J.B. Huffman, discuss “The Best of Times” from 1986 on this special forgotten 80’s flick episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The date of the football game, November 15, 1972, was actually a Wednesday. Most Varsity High School football games are played on Fridays or Saturday (if the field did not have lights). Robin Williams later commented that hiring Roger Spottiswoode as a director, a Canadian that was not extremely familiar with American football, may have been a mistake.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.themoviescene.co.uk/reviews/the-best-of-times/the-best-of-times.html
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 07 Oct 2022 - 1h 02min - 68 - #66 - "Wildcats" (1986) with Ron West
Molly McGrath is the adult daughter of a famed football coach who is desperate to be the head coach of her own team. When her wish is finally granted, Molly leaves her job coaching girls' track at an affluent high school to take over a football team at an inner-city Chicago high school —the kind of place where guard dogs are needed to patrol the campus. At first the new coach's idealism and optimism are suffocated with racial and gender prejudice, but eventually her overriding spirit begins to whip her unruly team into shape in this formulaic 80’s football flick. So grab your your engraved stopwatch, leave your mark on the school locker, and put the cat costume on the dog to stand in as the school mascot as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Ron West, discuss “Wildcats” from 1986 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast! Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: The filming for the movie was done during the summer. Extras were asked to show up in winter gear and act like it was cold out. The temperature was in the eighties on the days of filming. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo https://movies.fandom.com/wiki/Wildcats Send us an email or reach out to us on social media to let us know what you liked, what you loved, what we may have missed, or what 80's movie we should discuss next! https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 - 1h 07min - 67 - #65 - "Above the Law" (1988) with Comedian Danny Johnson from the "Behind the Bar" Podcast
In the late 80’s the American action movie was reaching its zenith. The genre had produced several bona fide superstars and was bringing big money to the box office. Action movies were the perfect vehicle for unknown talent to prove themselves. An actor that audiences had never seen before could be the lead if he had the right moves, hair, and one-liners. This 80’s flick, that introduced us to the pre-ponytailed Steven Seagal, surely fit the bill. So prepare for all of the 80’s action movie clichés: flashbacks to Vietnam; a tough, renegade cop; political subterfuge; a revenge plot; intrusive FBI agents; CIA backstabbing and much, much more as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Comedian Danny Johnson from the "Behind the Bar" podcats discuss “Above the Law” from 1988 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The pictures in the opening credits, including the one of baby Nico, are real pictures of Steven Seagal in his youth. Henry Silva broke Steven Seagal's nose in the final fight scene. Seagal was rushed to the hospital. The next day Seagal was back at work. He stayed up all night icing it, so that he wouldn't get a black eye. After the film opened, aikido experienced a boom worldwide. Steven Seagal's Los Angeles dojo was struggling before the movie. Afterward, it sold out all its classes.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://archive.nerdist.com/weekend-mayhem-steven-seagals-above-the-law/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 16 Sep 2022 - 53min - 66 - BONUS - "Turk 182" (1985) with Laramy Wells from the "Moving Panels" Podcast
Taking aim squarely at the popular theme of the working man’s struggle against the in- equities in the system, this forgotten 80’s flicks tells the story of a mystery rebel in New York City whose popularity reaches almost mythic proportions before the internet, social media, and hashtags became the norm for spreading a protest message. So grab some spray paint, jump on your military motorcycle with matching sidecar as Tim Williams and guest co-host Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast discuss “Turk 182” from 1985 on this special forgotten 80’s flick episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast! There are no additional behind the scenes trivia for this episode. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo https://variety.com/1984/film/reviews/turk-182-1200426385/ https://thenewbev.com/blog/2016/12/breaking-point-turk-182/ Send us an email or reach out to us on social media to let us know what you liked, what you loved, what we may have missed, or what 80's movie we should discuss next! https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 48min - 65 - #64 - "First Blood" (1982) with Laramy Wells from the "Moving Panels" Podcast
Based loosely on David Morrell's 1972 novel of the same name, this 80’s flick was the first of a decades long franchise. Unlike the following sequels which were war adventure films set in foreign countries, this was a post-Vietnam War psychological thriller set in the United States that lacks the gore and violence that would later become a trademark of the series. So journey back with us to the small town of Hope, Washington as Tim Williams and guest co-host Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast discuss “First Blood” from 1982 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Sylvester Stallone accidentally broke the nose of Alf Humphreys (Lester) during the jail escape scene by elbowing him in the face, which is why he is seen wearing a band-aid throughout the rest of the film. Coincidentally, this is what Rambo does to a policeman in the novel during the exact same scene. For the sequence where Rambo falls through a large tree and hits one of the branches, Stallone had to film the scene twice. He was asked to film it a third time, but he had broken his rib on the branch the second time through. "It was pretty easy to act out the pain," he notes. In the final scene when Rambo has an emotional breakdown with Col. Trautman, the story he tells Trautman about his friend and fellow Baker teammate Danforth (involving the '58 Chevy Convertible and the wired shoe box that blows up, mortally wounding him) was actually a true story told to Sylvester Stallone by a Vietnam War veteran who had had a similar traumatizing experience during the war.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes,
https://rambo.fandom.com/wiki/First_Blood
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 02 Sep 2022 - 1h 12min - 64 - BONUS - "Back to the Beach" (1987) with Chad Sheppard
For those who were not born before 1962, the beach party movies were a series of chaste comedies in which clean-cut teen idols hung out on the beach, rode the big waves, necked a little and tried to defend their lifestyle against the old fogies who were always trying to ban rock 'n' roll. The financially successful teen movies were a tie between harmless and brainless. This 80’s Flick was a musical satire poking fun at those idols and the whole genre, but did it with a lot of good humor and with the full cooperation of the victims. So grab some sunscreen, your extra-long surfboard, and watch out for a random pajama party to break out as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Chad Sheppard, discuss “Back to the Beach” from 1987 on this special “Forgotten 80’s Flicks” episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
There are no additional behind the scenes trivia for this episode.
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo, biography.com
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/back-to-the-beach-1987
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Fri, 26 Aug 2022 - 1h 08min - 63 - #63 - "Rain Man" (1988) with JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast
No one was overly surprised when this 80’s flick dominated the 1989 Academy Award ceremony. It featured one of America's biggest movie stars showing a little gravitas as a self-absorbed hustler who learns the importance of family. It had an Oscar mainstay going deep into affliction, playing a character with a disorder that not many everyday moviegoers knew much about at the time. And at the helm, a respected director whose films had been gaining in prestige and popularity throughout the decade. So grab some cheese balls and apple juice before you crank up the classic Buick Roadmaster convertible as Tim Williams and guest co-host, JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast", discuss “Rain Man” from 1988 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Golino auditioned for lead roles in Pretty Woman and Flatliners, but both times she lost the part to Julia Roberts during the final audition.[18] She was first runner-up for both roles and, in the case of Pretty Woman, she revealed many years later: "I was in the running until the final audition: it came down to Julia Roberts and me. The director asked us to walk in the same corridor, wearing the same clothes and makeup. As soon as I saw her [Roberts], I knew that she would have been chosen. And since she knew that, she told me: 'Go and get them, big mama!' I wouldn't have dared to say that to my rival. I would have been good in that film but she was perfect”. "Wallbrook", the building at the back of the long, tree lined drive, is actually Saint Anne's, a convent that houses over two hundred nuns, and is located in Melbourne, Kentucky. In the movie, when Charlie removes Raymond from Walbrook, we see them walking down a long oak tree lined driveway. In 2007, many of these oak trees had become diseased, forcing their removal (replacements were to be planted). Before the trees were cut down, several people came to the grounds of the convent and re-created the scene where Raymond and Charlie walk down the drive. Director Barry Levinson admitted that Ray's comment about Qantas being the only aircraft company to never have had a fatal crash was made up, and that he didn't know if this was true. In reality, Qantas has had eight crashes, all prior to the making of the film, but they were all propeller-driven planes, not jets.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.levinson.com/
https://www.britannica.com/
https://www.looper.com/362539/the-untold-truth-of-rain-man/
https://www.avclub.com/rain-man-revisited-1798212172
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Fri, 19 Aug 2022 - 1h 02min - 62 - #62 - "Big" (1988) with Chris McMichen
Undeniably, the best of the mini-cycle of body-swap comedies from late eighties, this is the flick that revealed that Tom Hanks was capable of much more than just one-dimensional idiotic comedic roles. His transformation into the floppy walk and wide-eyed enthusiasm of a 13 year old boy is a masterclass in physical acting. It also proved that Penny Marshall was a bonafide blockbuster movie director and not just the tough-talking and boy-crazy Laverne De Fazio on TV's “Laverne & Shirley”. So grab some quarters for the Zoltar machine and make a wish as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Chris McMichen, discuss “Big” from 1988 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The scene where Josh and Billy squirt silly string in poses of sneezing, barfing, etc. was not in the original script. It came from the rehearsal when Penny Marshall put Tom Hanks, Jared Rushton, and David Moscow in a studio room full of toys and just let them play together. When they got hold of the string they attempted to out-gross each other and that is how the scene ended up in the movie. Another memorable scene in Big is when Josh and Susan go back to his loft after attending the company party and he coaxes her into trying out his trampoline. In 2013, Perkins admitted that the scene "petrified" her, because the trampoline was situated right next to these huge glass windows (the implication evidently being that she might bounce right off the trampoline, crash through the windows, and fall several flights down to the street). On a side note, in 2019, Perkins told Us magazine that she still has the black cocktail dress that she wore in this scene.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.ranker.com/list/big-1988-behind-the-scenes/tracey-graham
https://www.fast-rewind.com/making_big.htm
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/64578/15-huge-facts-about-big
https://www.dvdizzy.com/big.html
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 05 Aug 2022 - 1h 06min - 61 - #61 - "The Lost Boys" (1987) with Tyra Williams
What's more traumatizing for a teenage boy than having to pack up his life and move to a new town with his brother and newly divorced mom? Nothing, other than the local gang initiation. Which, in Santa Carla, may just involve dropping from a train overpass, racing motorcycles near the cliff, and drinking blood instead of wine. Though we’ve been engulfed in some, dare I say toothless vampire entertainment in the last few decades, this 80’s flick was one of the earliest movies to update the centuries-old story of fanged immortals lusting for blood in the night for the high school set. So grab your Vampire comics, call the Frog brothers, and put on your garlic t-shirt as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Tyra Williams, discuss “The Lost Boys” from 1987 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
When they're eating Chinese food, David leaves his chopsticks sticking straight out of his and Michael's food. In Chinese and Japanese culture, it is offensive to give a meal with chopsticks sticking into it, because it is like wishing death upon the recipient. It has been highly theorized by fans that Grandpa was actually a half-vampire, and the root beer was actually animal blood due to his hobby as a taxidermist.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://screenrant.com/lost-boys-movie-trivia-behind-scenes-details/
https://www.ranker.com/list/lost-boys-behind-the-scenes/orrin-grey
https://londonhollywood.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/10-great-scenes-from-the-lost-boys-with-commentary-from-director-joel-schumacher/
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https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashbackFri, 22 Jul 2022 - 56min - 60 - #60 - "One Crazy Summer" (1986) with Nicholas Pepin from the "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
This 80’s flick is sometimes described as “Better Off Dead Goes To The Beach” because it reunites young leading man John Cusack with writer-director Savage Steve Holland for a tale of teenage angst and the quest to find love. This time the quest takes us to Nantucket where our lead gets involved with cute and fuzzy bunnies, snobby preppies, insane mechanics, a killer dolphin with rabies, and a hippie-ish singer about to lose her house to a very rich lobster restaurant magnate. So don’t miss the ferry and don’t forget to pay your tab for Granny’s dinner as Tim Williams and guest co-host Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast discuss “One Crazy Summer” on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback podcast!
Just like "One Crazy Summer" has no deleted scenes, we have no additional trivia from this episode.
Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://www.fastcompany.com/3055116/the-long-strange-journey-of-better-off-dead-director-savage-steve-holland
https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/85651/one-crazy-summer/#film-details https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-chart/weekend/1986/08/08
https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/summer-of-86-better-off-demi-one-crazy-summer/
Diane Franklin: The Excellent COMEDY of the Last American, French-Exchange Babe of the 80s: The Better Off Dead Movie Tribute Book (Available on Amazon)
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Fri, 08 Jul 2022 - 1h 05min - 59 - #59 - "Back to the Future" Trilogy Panel Part Two
Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads. Its time to pick up where things left off as Tim Williams is joined by the "Hill Valley Save the Clock Tower Committee" (aka the Co-Host Panel) as they continue their discussion on the "Back to the Future" Trilogy for this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback! Panel Includes Charlie Cotter, Chad Sheppard, and Laramy & Bethany Wells ("Moving Panels" Podcast) Pre-Recorded Segments from previous co-hosts include Ron West, Jeff Atkins, and Gerry D. ("Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast) Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: The first film had had slightly more subtle placement deals with various companies including Toyota, Pepsi and Miller, but in the second, these deals started to take an active place in the story. Pepsi (with the fictional ‘Pepsi Perfect’ variety) is even more prominent in the Café 80s, and there are Black and Decker products both real (the “antique” Dustbuster) and fictional (the food hydrating machine). Pizza Hut, meanwhile, was eager not just to show its logo on the pizza that gets hydrated, but actually provided a ‘professional food stylist’ to the production, to ensure that said pizza looked as appetizing as possible onscreen. A running gag throughout the entire trilogy: every time Marty goes into the diner location for the first time (that’s Lou’s in 1955, Cafe ’80s in 2015 and the saloon in 1885), he orders a beverage that he never actually gets to drink any of before being interrupted by a “Hey, McFly!” In Part III Marty notices the name of ‘Frisbie’, an actual pie company, and presumably thinks it’s just a coincidence that the name on the flat tray is similar to ‘Frisbee’, the flying disc. Of course, the two are actually linked – the pie company gave the colloquial name to the disc-throwing game, before the Wham-O company trademarked the slightly altered ‘Frisbee’ in the 1950s. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes https://screenrant.com/back-future-movie-behind-scenes-facts-marty-mcfly-doc-brown-delorean/ https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/back-to-the-future-trilogy-things-you-missed/ Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver Send us an email or reach out to us on social media to let us know what you liked, what you loved, what we may have missed, or what 80's movie we should discuss next! Email - moviviewspodcast@gmail.com Facebook - Moviviews Presents 80's Flick Flashback Podcast (Fan Page) & Moviviews News & Reviews (Group Page) InstaGram & TikTok - @80sflickflashback Twitter - @80_podcast Website - www.80sflickflashback.com
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 - 1h 14min - 58 - #58 - "Back to the Future" Trilogy Panel Part One
In the Summer of 1985, one of the most influential sci-fi comedies ever made landed in theaters nationwide and took moviegoers on a time-traveling thrill ride while shattering box office expectations. This 80’s flick sparked a trilogy that, like most, has its hits and misses, but is still one of the most beloved trilogies in cinematic history! So climb into the DeLorean, check the flux capacitor, and get this sucker up to 88 miles per hour as Tim Williams is joined by a panel of dapper and distinguished co-hosts to discuss the “Back to the Future” Trilogy on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback podcast!
Co-Host Panel Includes Charlie Cotter, Chad Sheppard, and Laramy & Bethany Wells ("Moving Panels" Podcast)
Pre-Recorded Segments from previous co-hosts include Nicholas Pepin ("Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast), stand-up comedian Danny Johnson, and Chris McMichen
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Possibly the most famous easter egg in movie history, there are still people noticing this for the first time on a rewatch: but yes, what was once the Twin Pines Mall has now, as Marty returns to 1985, become the Lone Pine Mall – a consequence of Marty destroying one of Old Man Peabody’s two pine trees on the farmland that the mall replaced. It’s our first subtle hint (if you don’t count the broken masonry on the clock tower) that Marty’s trip to the 1950s has had a lasting effect on his own present.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://screenrant.com/back-future-movie-behind-scenes-facts-marty-mcfly-doc- brown-delorean/
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/back-to-the-future-trilogy-things-you-missed/
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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Like “Major League”, “The Natural” or even “Field of Dreams”, this 80’s flick is one of those sports movies that always seems to be on one of the many basic cable TV channels every Spring and Summer. It doesn’t matter whether it’s two in the afternoon or two in the morning, somewhere in the outer reaches of cable TV, the main characters can be found bickering about baseball and who’s taking who to bed. So if you believe in the church of baseball and long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days. then grab your bat, your glove, and garter belts as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Ron West, discuss “Bull Durham” from 1988 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
“The candlesticks scene on the mound — I came up with that,” says Robert Wuhl, who played the team’s pitching coach. Apparently, a week before the film started shooting, Wuhl’s friend was getting married and he asked his wife what he should get as a gift. Her reply: Candlesticks always make a nice gift. Or find out where they’re registered and perhaps a nice place setting. Wuhl ad-libbed that line during a hilarious meeting on the pitcher’s mound in the film. The rest is history. And Wuhl says that ever since then, he’s never had to think hard about what to get someone as a gift. For years, Ron Shelton has contemplated making a sequel and remarked, "I couldn't figure out in the few years right after it came out, what do you do? Nuke's in the big leagues, Crash is managing in Visalia. Is Annie going to go to Visalia? I've been to Visalia. That will test a relationship ... It was not a simple fable to continue with - not that we don't talk about continuing it, now that everyone's in their 60s".Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, and Box Office Mojo
https://ew.com/article/2012/07/15/bull-durham-trivia-facts/
YouTube - “Tim Robbins Reveals He Still Has His “Bull Durham” Garter Belt | The Rich Eisen Show | 3/6/20”
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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Whenever the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday we are compelled to return to Crystal Lake to talk about one of our favorite 80’s flick slashers. This time we get the sequel that ultimately changed the direction of its franchise from a cash-grab wannabe to the bonafide horror icon it has become. So grab some 3-D glasses as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Laramy Wells from the "Moving Panels" Podcast, discuss “Friday the 13th Part 3” from 1982 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
According to Larry Zerner in the documentary Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, there was a scene in the original script where after Vera and Shelly leave the country store to head back to the barn, the motorcycle gang who terrorized them inside the store were suppose to chase them down the road. Shelley fires a corkscrew at them from a wine bottle he bought at the country store, causing them to crash. For unknown reasons, the scene was not shot.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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Before "A Different World" came into its own. Before "Higher Learning" and "Dear White People" critiqued the fraught relationship between Black students and white students at predominantly white institutions. And before "grown-ish", there was this 80’s flick. Multi-talented Spike Lee’s sophomore feature took a critical look at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (aka HBCUs), revealing their beauty and complexity in a decade where Black faces seemed to be only an afterthought in mainstream media. So get ready to “WAKE UP” as Tim Williams and his guest co-host, wife and HBCU graduate, Tyra Williams, discuss “School Daze” from 1988 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://ascmag.com/articles/school-daze-black-college-is-background
https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/spike-lee-school-daze-challenges-racism
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In the mid-80s, Hollywood funnyman Chevy Chase was at the height of his fame. After a successful stint on TV’s Saturday Night Live, he’d proven himself a big box office draw in such movies as "Caddyshack" and "National Lampoon's Vacation". In 1985, Chase tried his hand at something a tiny bit more serious with this 80’s Flick - a comedy thriller which cast him in the title role as an investigative journalist with a knack for sniffing out a big story and the quick wits to bluff his way to the truth. While the movie fully capitalized on Chase’s established comedic gifts, it also allowed him to play a more heroic leading man. So sit back, relax, and grab a steak sandwich that you put on the Underhill’s tab at the tennis club as Tim Williams and guest co-host Gerry D. from "Totally Rad Christmas Podcast" discuss “Fletch” from 1985 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
In the original novel, Chief Karlin and Alan Stanwyk were separate adversaries who were not working together. In the novel, Fletch broke the "drugs on the beach" story which resulted in an indictment against Chief Karlin. However, he had eluded arrest and was a fugitive by the end of the story. When Fletch confronts Stanwyk at his mansion about faking the cancer, it's discovered that Chief Karlin had followed Fletch there and shot Stanwyk from outside the house by accident. He was actually trying to kill Fletch. In the novel, as well as Gregory MacDonald's other Fletch stories, Fletch is sarcastic and jokey, just not as light-hearted as Chevy Chase's portrayal. In the books, he's much more cynical and mean-spirited in his humor. The Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score is currently 81%Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/fletch-chevy-chase/
https://lebeauleblog.com/2015/09/08/totally-awesome-facts-you-need-to-know-about-fletch/
https://80smovieguide.com/fletch/
https://www.eightieskids.com/things-you-might-not-have-known-about-chevy-chases-fletch/
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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If you were a kid or a teenager in 1989, no other movie was more anticipated than this iconic 80’s flick. The first superhero movie to take the gritty and grounded approach, it was the comic book event of the decade and the film that transformed the campy Caped Crusader into the brooding Dark Knight. So fire up the Batmobile and meet us in Gotham City as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Laramy Wells and Ron West, discuss “Batman” from 1989 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Michael Keaton was unable to hear while wearing the Batsuit. He said that his claustrophobia helped get him in the proper mood to play Batman. "It made me go inward and that's how I wanted the character to be anyway, to be withdrawn," he said. Batman creator Bob Kane was to make a cameo in the film, but became ill, and shooting of his scene was not re-scheduled. Kane had drawn and signed the "Batman" sketch used by reporters to tease Knox, and Kane was to be the cartoonist who presented it. The Batmobile was built on the chassis of a Chevy Impala, and incorporated the engine of an Impala, the tail lights of a Ferrari, the fuel caps of a London bus, and jet engine parts from a Harrier Jump Jet. The sliding cockpit was also inspired by that of a Harrier, with the slim windows of a gun emplacement. Art director Terry Ackland-Snow added the headlights of a Honda Civic to the vehicle after noticing them on his wife's car. As a special promotion around the film's release date, MTV held a "Steal the Batmobile" contest, where the winner would be awarded one of the prototypes that had the engine removed. When the Joker tells Bob to tail Knox, Jack Nicholson ad-libbed his Grissom impression, complete with Jack Palance's breathy voice.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo https://www.joblo.com/batman-1989-revisited-superhero-movie-review/
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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She may have broke your heart as Karen in "The Last American Virgin". Or maybe she terrified you as the tormented sister and daughter in "Amityville II: The Possession". Perhaps, she inspired you to learn French when she won your heart as Monique in "Better Off Dead". Or maybe, just maybe, you spent way too much time at the Circle K hoping for a time-traveling telephone booth that could transport you to meet her as Princess Elizabeth in "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure". No matter which 80's flick introduced you to the beauty and talent of this versatile 80's actress, today is a special treat as she joins host, Tim Williams, to share wonderful stories and memories from some of her most iconic 80's movie roles. So sit back and relax as Diane Franklin joins the discussion for the very first interview episode of the 80's Flick Flashback Podcast.
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If you have ever hear a crowd chanting “Kumite!” then you have entered rarified territory. You have found die-hard fans of this 80’s flick which made “the Muscles from Brussels” a bonafide movie star and also brought in the biggest box office haul for its distributor Cannon Films that year. Yes, that's THE Cannon Films, which is notorious for making some of the biggest-budget B-Movies of the decade. Some call it one of the best worst movies ever made, but, like “The Karate Kid” before it, it made kids of the 80’s think they could become martial arts masters themselves. So grab your passport, evade the CIA who are on your trail, and board the plane to Southeast Asia as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Nicholas Pepin, discuss “Bloodsport” from 1988 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The majority of Bolo Yeung's lines are similar to Bruce Lee's in Enter the Dragon (1973), in which Bolo appeared. Frank Dux's brick-breaking demonstration is purely fictional, as is the Dim Mak ("Death Touch") - a legendary move fabled in Chinese martial arts folklore. The Dim Mak is an accu-pressure attack where the attacker quickly strikes his opponent several times (in sequence) at various spots on his body. Striking an opponent in this method can result in broken bones, paralysis/painful muscle spasms or even instant death.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/bloodsport.php
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/532668/10-kick-ass-facts-about-bloodsport
https://screenrant.com/bloodsport-movie-trivia/
https://ultimateactionmovies.com/the-top-10-reasons-why-bloodsport-is-van-dammes-ultimate-magnum-opus/
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In the midst of a Western revival — which included big hits like "Silverado" and "Pale Rider" — came this 80’s flick, a loving parody of the genre and a send-up of Hollywood. It has become a landmark in comedy collaboration, starring three comedy legends under the direction of a bonafide hit movie director with a script co-written by the mastermind of Saturday Night Live. So grab your sombrero and saddle up your horses for a trip to Santa Poco as Tim Williams and special guest co-host, stand-up comedian Danny Johnson, to discuss “Three Amigos” from 1986 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The silent movie sequence in the film was shot in authentic, Old Hollywood environs. The production used the oldest still-standing exterior set on the Universal Studios lot, which had been built for an early 20th-century Western starring the once popular but now largely forgotten Tom Mix. As director John Landis recalled, during filming, trams full of visitors on the Universal Studios tour would come through "every ten minutes, and the boys would shoot their six-guns and dance for them." The musical score is provided by Elmer Bernstein, who also did the rousing score from "The Magnificent Seven" (1960) which this film parodies. The Video & DVD Guide said this film was a "send-up of 'The Cowboy Star'" (1936), while Halliwell's said that it was a "take-off of 'The Magnificent Seven'" (1960). Moreover, Movies on TV & Videocassette said that it was a "spoof of Mexican bandit movies", while Rating the Movies said that the picture was a "spoof of B-westerns”.Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.looper.com/234584/facts-about-three-amigos-most-of-us-didnt-know/
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Fri, 18 Feb 2022 - 1h 01min - 49 - #49 - "When Harry Met Sally..." (1989) with Bethany Wells
“Baby Fishmouth.” “I’ll have what she’s having”. The Wagon Wheel Coffee Table. And the elaborate apple pie order that has inspired thousands of elaborate apple pie orders in diners and restaurants everywhere. In the 30 plus years since this 80’s flick was released, nearly every scene has become iconic and the stuff of rom-com legend. So in honor of Valentine’s Day, cuddle up with the one you love and join Tim Williams and guest co-host, Bethany Wells, as they discuss “When Harry Met Sally” from 1989 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback.
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
In many romantic comedies, there is a bullying significant other or a contrived misunderstanding that would keep the two leads apart. This film is special in that it has neither of these clichés; the only thing keeping Harry and Sally apart is their own various neuroses. Harry is shown reading Stephen King's "Misery." The film adaptation would be the next movie directed by Rob Reiner. In early 2004, the film was adapted for the stage in a Theatre Royal Haymarket production starring Luke Perry and Alyson Hannigan. Mplly Ringwold and Michael Landes later replaced Hannigan and Perry for the second cast.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://collider.com/galleries/when-harry-met-sally-behind-the-scenes/
https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/05/when-harry-met-sally-making-of-scenes/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/57846/15-fun-facts-about-when-harry-met-sally
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While some critics failed it from the outset, this 80’s flick is actually a notch more upscale than most of its fellow D-grade locker-room comedies of the era. It's gained a "cult" reputation for its overall cynical tone, its clever gags, and its zany blend of animation and live-action. A teen comedy that refused to take itself too seriously, even if the subject matter should have been. So unwrap those frozen dinners you got for Christmas, load up your snow skis in the station wagon, and for God’s sake, pay that paperboy his two dollars as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Nicholas Pepin of "Pop Culture Roulette Podcast", discuss “Better Off Dead” from 1985 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
What tested best with audiences? The claymation hamburger scene, which he insists he wasn’t on drugs when he wrote. “I have no excuse for being that stupid,” he says. “I did have a different scene in there. My first job was at McDonald’s, that’s why I made Lane work at Pig Burgers. There was this rumor that a rat fell into a vat at a chicken place and somebody got served fried rat. That was what I had in the original script. The producer said, ‘That’s really just disgusting and not even funny.’ So I saw this guy Jimmy Picker had made this really funny claymation short film about mayor Ed Koch called Sundae in New York. I was like, ‘If I could do something like that and still incorporate it into a hamburger scenario.’ And then I had the Van Halen song. I put that together, and it was just so, so out there and stupid, that everybody was really worried about it. But it was the highest testing thing when we went to the test audience. They thought that was the greatest thing in the whole movie.” “I read somewhere the other day on a blog or something that Lane takes off first, therefore he really doesn’t win the race, and I never really thought about that,” Holland laughs. That’s okay with him: “I wanted to have them tie, because that’s the Rocky thing. He hits Apollo Creed, and they both go down at the same time, which proves that he’s as good as Apollo Creed. He didn’t really win, but it was a win because he didn’t lose,” he says. “That’s what I did, and then there was test screenings, and all the people were like, ‘He has to win!’ So we made it that he won. But in this new theory that Roy had a five-second delay, really Lane lost. I can’t believe I’ve never thought of that before.”Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://ew.com/article/2011/08/02/better-off-dead-blu-ray/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75810/13-better-facts-about-better-dead
https://www.fastcompany.com/3055116/the-long-strange-journey-of-better-off-dead-director-savage-steve-holland
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John Carpenter directed a slew of classic films including "Escape From New York", "They Live", "Halloween", and "Big Trouble In Little China". One of his most celebrated works is this 80’s flick. Upon release, the bleak horror movie was panned by critics as boring and over-indulgent with its violence. The masses barely bothered heading to the movie theaters to see it. In the years since, however, it has found an audience who recognize its excellence. The atmosphere, special effects and performances are all top notch. So grab your box of flares, a bottle of J&B Rare Blend Scotch, and don’t freak out when we test your blood sample as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Ron West, discuss “The Thing” from 1982 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
While discussing the character of MacReady, John Carpenter and Kurt Russell discussed having MacReady be a former Vietnam War helicopter pilot who was involved in some sort of tragedy and since felt disgraced by his service. Because of this, MacReady suffers from PTSD, alcoholism, and severe insomnia. This backstory ultimately did not make it into the finished film, though it explains why MacReady was awake to hear the dogs whining, why he isn't phased by the grotesque violence, and it also adds deeper context to the line "I'm a real light sleeper, Childs”. A scene with MacReady absentmindedly inflating a blow-up while watching the Norwegian tapes was filmed but was not used in the finished film. The doll would later appear as a "jump scare" with Nauls. Other scenes featured expanded or alternate deaths for various characters. In the finished film, Fuchs's charred bones are discovered, revealing he has died offscreen, but an alternate take sees his corpse impaled on a wall with a shovel. Nauls was scripted to appear in the finale as a partly assimilated mass of tentacles, but in the film, he simply disappears.Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Reddit
https://screenrant.com/john-carpenter-thing-movie-behind-scenes-secrets/
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This 80’s flick was meant to be just another chapter in the misadventures of Clark W. Griswold and his family. It has become one of the most surprisingly popular and oft-quoted holiday movies of all time. So dig up your oversized Christmas tree, fill up your Wally World glass mugs with eggnog, and make sure your RV’s "you know what"-er isn’t full as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Bethany Wells, discuss “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The scene where the cat bit the Christmas lights cord and got electrocuted was nearly cut from the movie. Prior to the first test screening, the studio executives wanted the scene taken out, fearing that it might offend some viewers, but producer Matty Simmons begged them to leave the scene in, and they eventually gave in to his request. After the first test screening, the test audience scored the cat electrocution scene as their number one favorite scene throughout the entire movie. When Clark Griswold takes out his frustration over his 25,000 Christmas lights malfunctioning on a plastic front-yard diorama of Santa and his reindeer, you’ll notice he begins to punch the decorations before pausing and resorting to kicking them instead. That is because, as the cast members featured on the commentary track reveal, Chevy Chase actually broke his pinky when he punched the reindeer but managed to stay in character, resulting in the take you see in the theatrical cut.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://www.ranker.com/list/christmas-vacation-behind-the-scenes/natalie-jonah
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60330/27-things-you-might-not-know-about-christmas-vacation
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There has been a debate raging on the internet for years as to whether or not “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie. If “Die Hard” is, in fact, a Christmas movie – which I believe it is – then this 80’s Flick deserves the same holiday movie label. A significant scene in the first act takes place at a Christmas tree farm, the soundtrack is packed with holiday carol classics, and the film ends with turkey dinner on Christmas day. With all that considered, break out the eggnog carton without a bullet hole, trim the tree you bought at the tree farm during a drug deal bust, and watch out for the “Shadow Company” and “Air America” as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Nicholas Pepin, discuss “Lethal Weapon” from 1987 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback.
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
One of the hardest scenes to watch in the entire franchise is when Riggs attempts to take his own life. Riggs loads his piece and holds it to his head before finally putting it down. Richard Donner told Empire that this was the most difficult moment to shoot. Donner said they filmed the scene twice but "Mel wasn’t happy with it." Instead of making Gibson work it until they got what they wanted, the crew waited around the set "for weeks" until the actor finally said, "Hey, can we do that scene?" Donner told Empire: “The camera operator was sitting on the dolly, crying his eyes out. The camera’s shaking and I’m crying too. And then Mel started hitting himself on the head with the gun. I was worried about him, but I let him go.” From the early pre-production stages, Richard Donner wanted the final fight sequence to be unique, yet also to make a strong statement about the characters involved. Coincidentally, assistant director Willie Simmons had an avid interest in unusual forms of martial arts, and he invited several practitioners to the set to demonstrate for Donner. The result was the hiring of three technical advisors, each a master of a particular martial arts style. Cedric Adams taught the actors the movements of Capoeira. A second technical advisor, Dennis Newsome, brought jailhouse rock to the fight sequence. The third technical advisor was Rorion Gracie, who specialized in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The filming was spread over four complete nights, shooting from dusk till dawn, resulting in an edited sequence that would last several minutes on-screen.Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://www.ranker.com/list/lethal-weapon-behind-the-scenes-stories/jacob-shelton
https://screenrant.com/lethal-weapon-series-behind-scenes-stories/
https://yestermade.com/movie-review-80s/lethal-weapon-1987/
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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According to Roger Ebert, this 80’s Flick is one of the most depressing children's movies of all time—but try telling that to the millions of kids who fell in love with a mischievous, rebellious, but adorable kid mouse, his emigrating family, and the diverse cast of characters who all help, in one way or another, to reunite them. If you were one of those kids then join Tim Williams, his daughter Hanna Williams, and his friend Chad Sheppard, as they discuss “An American Tail” from 1986 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
During production, director Don Bluth staged a demonstration of the difference between limited TV animation and the full animation used in the film. He had his staff stack up animation cels by his feet into two piles, one representing two minutes of limited animation, the other two minutes of full animation. The TV pile reached only to Bluth's shoelaces; the film pile went all the way up to eye level. Immediately after their loss of Fievel, and just after Fievel meets Warren T. Rat for the first time, Papa and Mama Mousekewitz are both noticeably lacking color in their next scenes. Their muted tones imply their grief and resignation. Tanya, in the same scene, has no dimmed color, as she still believes Fievel is alive.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.eightieskids.com/20-heartbreaking-facts-about-an-american-tail/17
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/84898/12-facts-about-american-tail
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When this 80’s flick first hit the big screen, movie-goers were jump-scared by a ghostly librarian roaming the quiet aisles of a public library, a multi-story marshmallow man towering over the streets of New York, and slime, lots and lots of slime.
Fortunately, four wisecracking misfits were just a phone call away, ready to take down these paranormal pests with their proton packs and ghost traps, but behind the scenes, it took much more than a simple phone call to bring the poltergeist-ridden picture to life. So take a ride in Ecto-1, power up your proton packs, and whatever you do, don’t cross the streams, as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Laramy Wells, discuss “Ghostbusters” from 1984 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Harvey Comics, creator of Casper, sued the producers, claiming the ghost in the logo was too close to the Casper character "Fatso". The court ruled against them, stating there were only so many ways to draw a ghost. Sigourney Weaver recalled: "I once had a fire in my apartment [after the movie], and the firemen came to put it out. One of them opened up my refrigerator and said, 'Whoa, you better call the Ghostbusters.'" In the middle of the film's initial release, to keep interest going, Ivan Reitman ran a trailer that was basically the commercial the Ghostbusters used in the movie, but the 555 number was replaced with a 1-800 number, allowing people to actually call in. Callers got a recorded message of Bill Murray and Dan Ackroyd saying something to the effect of "Hi. We're out catching ghosts right now." They got 1,000 calls per hour, 24 hours a day, for several weeks.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://screenrant.com/bts-hidden-details-ghostbusters/
https://www.sideshow.com/geek/ghostbusters-7-supernatural-secrets-from-behind-the-scenes/
Netflix presents “The Movies That Made Us”
“Ghostbusters” Blu-Ray Commentary
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Horror movies have been around since the late 1800s, yet not all of them are remembered as fondly as others. In 1984, horror master Wes Craven introduced moviegoers to not only one of the most iconic horror movies of the decade, but one of the most iconic figures in horror’s history. So start a fresh pot of coffee, refill your caffeine pills, and whatever you do, don’t fall asleep as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Ron West, discuss “A Nightmare on Elm Street” from 1984 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Krug (played by David Hess), the vicious, rapist-serial killer in Wes Craven's first horror movie, Last House on the Left, oozed with smarminess and one-liners, and liked to taunt and torture his victims before killing them, became a very similar type villain, but now in ghost form, in Nightmare on Elm Street. Again, we have a similar bad guy with a big mouth in that movie as well, one who haunts and terrorizes his victims before killing them, also with a similar last name, Krueger (an extension of Krug). The characters are so similar and their story arcs so similar - both were done in by vindictive parents who circumvented the law - you could almost view Nightmare on Elm Street as a sequel to Last House on The Left, which makes sense since these were two of Craven's earliest films. More work was done for Freddy's boiler room than made it into the film; the film crew constructed a whole sleeping place for Freddy, showing that he was quite a hobo, an outcast and reject from society, living and sleeping where he worked, and surrounding himself with naked Barbie dolls and other things as a showcase of his fantasies and perversions. This place was supposed to be where he forged his glove and abducted and murdered his victims. Heather Langenkamp's boyfriend at the time of the shooting is credited for creating Freddy's nursery rhyme.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
Netflix Original "The Movies That Made Us"
https://screenrant.com/nightmare-on-elm-street-movies-behind-scenes-making-of-hidden-trivia/
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Horror sequels are tricky business. As critic Tasha Robinson notes in an essay for The Dissolve, “Horror sequels are the exact opposite of horror. Horror is about exploiting the fear of the unknown, but sequels are about capitalizing on the familiar.” So horror sequels must find the balance between delivering more of the same to audiences but also something unknown. How well does this 80’s horror flick sequel meet the criteria? Let’s find out as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Charlie Cotter, return to Crystal Lake to discuss “Friday the 13th Part 2” from 1981 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Jason in this film is dressed to look exactly the same as the hooded, burlap sack killer from The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976). The only difference is that the burlap sack he wears has only one eye hole, and his shirt has a slightly different plaid design. According to co-producer Dennis Stuart Murphy, the idea to have Jason wear a burlap sack over his head in Part 2 came from their costume designer, who figured it was the type of readily available item Jason could have conceivably and easily procured.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://forestpunk.wordpress.com/2020/03/13/friday-the-13th-part-2-horror-movie-review/
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“The Goonies”. “Stand By Me”. “Ghostbusters”. “The Little Rascals”. And “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein”. They all share some shred of creative DNA with this bonafide 80’s cult classic. So as we kick-start this year’s spooky Halloween season, sharpen those wooden stakes you made in shop class, hide the silver bullets in your half-empty pack of cigarettes, and prepare to “Bop Til You Drop” as Tim Williams and guest co-host Gerry D discuss “The Monster Squad” from 1987 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Jason Hervey wears a Walter Payton shirt in this movie while his onscreen brother from The Wonder Years, Fred Savage, wears a Walter Payton jersey in Princess Bride. Due to licensing issues, the crew had to create characters that were suggestive -- but not exact copies -- of Universal's iconic monsters. "The challenge was to suggest those classic creatures, without really copying them," explained Shane Mahan, "because we didn't have permission or the license to use those specific images. So we could do a 'Gillman', for example, but it couldn't look too much like the Creature from the Black Lagoon. It was frustrating for us at first, because, of course, we wanted to do the original designs! But we couldn't. We could only suggest those designs. So the Frankenstein monster looks a bit like the Karloff creature; but instead of bolts in the neck, he has bolts in the forehead. There was a certain percentage of changes we had to make to get away from any legal copyright infringement.”Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/looking-back-at-the-monster-squad/
https://diaboliquemagazine.com/the-20-year-three-pointer-fred-dekker-talks-the-monster-squad/
https://screenrant.com/monster-squad-behind-scenes-making-facts/
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Before “Friday Night Lights” there was this often forgotten 80’s flick. It’s not so much a film about the sport of high school football, but the effect of football on its characters. It features solid performances from its young actors, and became an important film in the career of its lead by showcasing the tremendous star power and acting skills of a man who would become a mega-movie-star. So grab your football pads, your cleats, and expect heavy rain to hit football field as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Ron “Rifleman” West, discuss “All the Right Moves” from 1983 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Jan De Bont was the film’s cinematographer; Jan later went onto direct the movie “Speed" in 1994. In the scene in which Ampipe's team bus is pulling into Walnut Heights for the big game, Johnstown's Vo-Tech School in Richland Township, was used as the Walnut Heights School, which is actually about five miles away from where the game was played (the Point Stadium in downtown Johnstown).Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo,
https://www.ninersnation.com/2019/3/20/18270015/game-film-no-9-all-the-right-moves
https://www.fast-rewind.com/making_alltherightmoves.htm
https://deadspin.com/all-the-right-moves-with-pat-jordan-1463840023
http://www.dailyfilmdose.com/2008/08/all-right-moves.html
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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 - 1h 09min - 38 - #38 - "Beaches" (1988) with Bethany Wells
No bikinis. No blankets. No bingo. This awkwardly titled 80’s flick is a bosom-buddy movie about a friendship that was destined to be -- like surf and turf, M&Ms, Laverne and Shirley, Lucy and Ethel, maybe even Cagney and Lacey. As most buddy movie rules require, it is a tale of enduring friendship between disparate souls, formed against the odds. There are ups and downs. Jealously and redemption. And, thanks to Bette Midler, some show-stopping musical numbers. So grab a box of tissues, because I’m sure tears will be shed, as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Bethany Wells, discuss “Beaches” from 1988 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
The song about Otto Titsling, the inventor of the brassiere, was first introduced by Bette Midler on a 1986 album called "Mud Will Be Flung Tonight." The story of Otto Titsling (i.e. "a two-tit sling") and Phillip de Brassiere (i.e. "fill up the brassiere") is an urban legend, created by British humorist Wallace Reyburn in his 1971 book, 'Bust Up: The Uplifting Tale of Otto Titzling'. In fact, the brassiere was developed by various French fashion designers from ladies' corsets of the 19th century. The term "brassiere" is derived from the French "braciere," a name for an armored military breastplate. The beach house is cottage number 13 at Crystal Cove in Newport Beach, CA. It has been made it into a Beaches museum, with a tour guide available for visitors to ask questions on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The film's poster art is of this cottage facing the beach. The 1988 movie trailer included in the DVD incorrectly states that Barbara Hershey was an Academy Award nominee when the movie came out; Hershey was not an Oscar nominee until 1997 for The Portrait of a Lady (1996).Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes,
https://nypost.com/2018/12/20/30-years-later-beaches-stars-reflect-on-tears-terror-triumph/
https://www.today.com/popculture/mayim-bialik-celebrates-30th-anniversary-beaches-photo-tribute-t145834
https://www.smoothradio.com/news/entertainment/beaches-film-true-story-1988/
https://d23.com/about-legends/bette-midler-looks-back-at-her-disney-movies-and-mostly-hocus-pocus/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/beachespg13kempley_a09f9f.htm
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John Carpenter described this 80’s flick, which he co-wrote and directed, as an "action adventure comedy kung fu ghost story monster movie." And I can’t really add much more of an intro than that. So come aboard “The Pork Chop Express” as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Gerry D discuss “Big Trouble in Little China” from 1986 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback Podcast!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
For the film's many fight scenes John Carpenter worked with martial arts choreographer James Lew, who planned every scene in detail. Carpenter stated, "I used every cheap gag - trampolines, wires, reverse movements, and upside down sets. It was much like photographing a dance.” John Carpenter was not entirely satisfied with Boss Film Studios, the company in charge of the film's visual effects. According to him, they took on more projects than they could handle, and some effects for the film had to be cut down. Richard Edlund, head of Boss Film Studios, said that there were no difficulties with the company's workload, and that Big Trouble was probably its favorite film at the time, with the exception of Ghostbusters (1984). The effects budget for the film was just under two million dollars, which Edlund said was barely adequate.Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes,
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/82435/10-huge-facts-about-big-trouble-little-china
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