The 80s Movie Podcast

Losin' It (1983): Tom Cruise and the Lost History of Tijuana

Some movies teach their stars lessons that stay with them for the rest of their careers. This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens looks at Losin' It, the 1

Rude Boy (1980): The Clash, British Punk, and a Changing Britain

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens travels across the Atlantic to revisit a forgotten British film that captured The Clash at a pivotal moment. Rude

Hearts and Armour (1984): Love, Magic, and Medieval Mayhem in a Lost Tanya Roberts Cult Fantasy

In this episode of The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens explores Hearts and Armour (1983), an Italian fantasy adventure inspired by Orlando Furioso. The film follows

Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980): Inside Cannon Films’ Forgotten Shelved Horror-Comedy

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens revisits Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980), the offbeat comedy that gave Oliver Reed the chance to play both a shy, aw

Host Update Of Why The 80s Movie Podcast Was Paused 8 Months (Apology & Thanks)

Edward Havens, host of The 80s Movie Podcast, issues a brief apology and explains why the show paused for the past eight months. This 2m52s host update thanks listeners a

The Brotherhood of Justice (1986): Young Keanu Reeves, Kiefer Sutherland and a True Story Vigilante Movie

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens revisits the little-seen 1986 television thriller The Brotherhood of Justice, a mostly forgotten ABC movie starring

Brat Pack Movies at 40: The History, the True Members, and the Ultimate 1980s Teen Film

Look back at 40 years of the Brat Pack, the unofficial group of young actors whose films fundamentally defined 1980s teen culture. Host Edward Havens explores the origins

Making Mr. Right (1987): Inside Susan Seidelman and John Malkovich's Cult Sci-Fi Android Rom-Com

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens continues his retrospective on the films of director Susan Seidelman with a deep dive into her quirky 1987 sci-fi r

Top 5 Fantasy Films of the 1980s with Author Todd Downing - The 80s Movie Podcast

Step into a world of sword-and-sorcery, dark fairy tales, and practical effects on The 80s Movie Podcast as host Edward Havens welcomes author Todd Downing. Celebrating h

Collision Course (1987): Inside Jay Leno and Pat Morita's Forgotten Buddy Cop Action-Comedy

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens takes a deep dive into the chaotic history of Collision Course, the bizarre buddy-cop action-comedy starring late-n

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985): Madonna, Mistaken Identity, and Susan Seidelman’s Breakthrough

In this episode of The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens continues his series on the films of Susan Seidelman with a deep dive into Desperately Seeking Susan (1985).

Brats (2024): Andrew McCarthy Andrew McCarthy Revisits the Rise and Fallout of the Brat Pack

In this episode of The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens examines Brats (2024), Andrew McCarthy's deeply personal documentary about the lasting impact of the "Brat Pa

Smithereens (1982): Susan Seidelman’s Punk Rock Portrait of a Vanishing New York

Our regular spotlight on influential female filmmakers returns with one of the most important independent films of the 1980s. In this episode of The 80s Movie Podcast, ho

Crimewave (1986): Sam Raimi, the Coen Brothers, and Their Cult Comedy Disaster

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens looks back at Crimewave (1986), one of the most unusual and troubled collaborations in 1980s cinema. Directed by Sa

Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983): The Lost Jackie Gleason Version, Burt Reynolds’ Exit, and a Franchise in Trouble

In this episode of The 80s Movie Podcast, we revisit Smokey and the Bandit Part 3, the unusual final chapter in the Smokey and the Bandit series, released without Burt Re

Threads (1984): The 80s Nuclear Holocaust Movie That Still Haunts Viewers More Than Forty Years Later

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens looks back at Threads (1984), the harrowing BBC television film directed by Mick Jackson that depicts the devastati

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988): History & Animation Magic - The 80s Movie Podcast

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens looks back at Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), the groundbreaking live-action/animation hybrid that changed Hollywoo

Deep in the Heart (1984): Tony Garnett’s Lost Film Rediscovered - The 80s Movie Podcast

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens takes a look at one of the most difficult and overlooked films of the early 1980s: Deep in the Heart (released in t

Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984): George Kennedy, Joe Namath and the Forgotten Train Comedy Disaster - The 80s Movie Podcast

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens takes a look back at one of the strangest ensemble comedies of the 1980s: Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984), a film loos

UFOria (1985): The Cult 80s UFO Comedy Hidden Gem with a Strange Release History - The 80s Movie Podcast 126

In this episode of The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens explores UFOria (1985), a quirky cult 80s movie that blends comedy, romance, road movie chaos, and extraterre