the MOST EXCELLENT 80s Movies Podcast!

It’s the podcast where a filmmaker (Nathan Blackwell of Squishy Studios) and a comedian (Krissy Lenz of Neighborhood Comedy Theatre) take a hilarious look at the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed with modern eyes and probably a significant haze of nostalgia.

The Little Mermaid (1989)

Mandy Kaplan joins us as we dive under the sea to explore Disney’s animation breakthrough The Little Mermaid, which marked the beginning of the Disney Renaissance.

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The Little Mermaid (1989) • The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast • Episode 804

The Little Mermaid (1989)

Mandy Kaplan joins us as we dive under the sea to explore Disney’s animation breakthrough The Little Mermaid, which marked the beginning of the Disney Renaissance.

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Return of the Jedi (1983) • The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast • Episode 803

Return of the Jedi (1983)

We dive into Return of the Jedi (1983): Jabba’s palace, Ewoks, Luke’s green lightsaber, Vader’s redemption, and why it’s a triumphant end to the original Star Wars trilogy.

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Tron (1982) • The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast • Episode 802

Tron (1982)

We explore Tron (1982), a groundbreaking sci-fi that pioneered CGI, tackled AI themes, and redefined 80s tech fantasy. From Light Cycles to Jeff Bridges’ charm, this episode has it all!

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