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Dec. 30, 2015

Episode #45: When In Rome

It's our last 1985 movie and it's the last time the Griswolds will ever be allowed into Europe. After accidentally winning the grand prize on the Pig in a Poke gameshow, the Griswolds are off on their first European vacation. …

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Dec. 24, 2015

Episode #44: There's Been An Awakening (Part 1)

We've all seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens (at least once) and it was glorious. This episode we will discuss the movie and our reactions. Spoilers abound, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, go see it first! Then …

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Dec. 23, 2015

Episode #43: Merci bleh bleh

Join us for our biggest adventure yet as we explore Pee Wee's Big Adventure! Five loners... rebels, if you will... talk about Tim Burton, Pee Wee Herman, and Danny Elfman's first big movie. Tell 'em "Large Marge sent ya!"

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Dec. 17, 2015

Episode #42: Chips, Dips, Chains, Whips... and Movies!

Things get WEIRD. They also get science-y. Did this movie fulfill our greatest desires for a teen fantasy/wish fulfillment story? I guess you little maniacs will have to listen and find out. Oh... and we also talk about that little …

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Dec. 9, 2015

Episode #41: Bo Knows Movies

Join me as I sit down with one of our illustrious co-hosts, Bo Warmbold. You'll laugh. You'll cry.

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Dec. 2, 2015

Episode #40: Attack of the Geriatric Vampires

This time around we discuss the movie Cocoon, in which the elderly unwittingly — then wittingly — suck the life out of a group of peaceful aliens who survived quite successfully for millennia until Wilford Brimley and his gang show …

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Nov. 25, 2015

Episode #39: We RAN All Night

Akira Kurosawa's Shakespeare/Samurai mashup is the topic of conversation this time around. Join us on our descent into madness as we discuss the sweeping epic of tragedy and family betrayal that is RAN.

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Nov. 24, 2015

Episode #38: Trains Go!

It's not a movie, but it is from the 80s and I just saw it again for the first time in nearly 20 years. Would you believe that Andrew Lloyd Webber created a musical about trains racing each other that …

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Nov. 18, 2015

Episode #37: Brother From Another Mother

Enemy Mine answers the age-old question of "Why can't we just get along?" Well... we can. But you're going to have to help your amphibian hemaphroditic alien best friend give birth to their baby first. Are you confused? Then that …

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Nov. 11, 2015

Episode #36: They Are Us

Bub is here to give you a big Veteran's Day salute. He'd also like you to listen to this episode. Join us as we dig in and feast upon the zombie gore-fest that is George A. Romero's Day of the …

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Nov. 10, 2015

Episode #35: The Ghost of SPECTRE

We jump forward to this year and discuss the new James Bond movie, SPECTRE. Join us on this adventure as Dennis and John talk James Bond, while Pat mostly just discusses Monica Bellucci.

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Nov. 6, 2015

Episode #34: It's True. All of It.

The surprise of the day was a new trailer for The Force Awakens released for Japanese audiences. If you thought the first trailer had some heart-stopping moments, you'd better buckle up before watching this one. John reviews the trailer and …

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Nov. 4, 2015

Episode #33: We Go Out With A Bang

The movie that inspired test-takers around the world to bring a broken arm and eye patch to final exams. The film that taught you how to fake your way through medical school. Doctor. Doctor. Doctor... It's Spies Like Us!

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Oct. 29, 2015

Episode #32: If This Doesn't Scare You, You're Already Dead

We start off by talking about scary and monsters movies from the 80s, but then it turns into a marathon of personal ghost stories and scary movies from across the decades.

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Oct. 28, 2015

Episode #31: Bellucci... Monica Bellucci.

John and Dennis try to talk about Roger Moore's last outing as James Bond as Patrick is shaken, but not stirred, by his fixation with Monica Bellucci. It's A View to A Kill... there's Christopher Walken, Grace Jones... how could …

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Oct. 23, 2015

Episode #30: Fortune and Glory

You can call him Dr. Jones, doll. We just call it a great action movie. We discuss the darker turn this Indiana Jones prequel takes and why... and Jeff and Pat fight to the death.

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Oct. 20, 2015

Episode #29: Have You Felt It?

I'm home sick from work, but that won't stop me from reviewing the trailer for The Force Awakens! Join me and we will rule this podcast together... no spoilers beyond what has been released by Lucasfilm and Disney, what's been …

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Oct. 16, 2015

Halloween is Coming!

We're going to attempt an extra episode this month as we invite you to tell us about your favorite horror and monster movies of the 80s. Tweet, call, post on Facebook. We don't care how you get it to us, …

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Oct. 15, 2015

Episode #28: This One's About Fletch. As Far As You Know.

Grab your best disguise and go incognito as we delve into the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles and Utah. It's Fletch!

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Oct. 7, 2015

Episode #27: 1+1+2+1

We watched Clue, but there's just one thing we didn't get. (Just one thing?) Come join us as we clue you in to what we enjoyed about this classic murder mystery comedy based on the board game.

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Sept. 30, 2015

Episode #26: If Discuss Right, No Can Defense

This movie pretty okay too. Kick back, sweep the leg, and enjoy our latest episode. If you'd like to check out the "Rehearsal Movie" that we talk about during this episode, it can be found on YouTube, broken up into …

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Sept. 24, 2015

Episode #25: Everybody Can Change!

Get in the ring and lace up your gloves as we go 12 rounds with Rocky IV.

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Sept. 18, 2015

Episode #24: This is the Report We're Filing

Did you know that by the time the average American is fifty, they have five hours of unlistened to podcasts on their computer or mobile device? Don't let this be one of those. Join us for Beverly Hills Cop!

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Sept. 11, 2015

Episode #23: Darth Vader from the Planet Vulcan Wants You to Listen t…

If you're going to record a podcast, why not do it with some style... so we did Back to the Future. Pat, Bo, and John skew off into their love of this movie.

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