Release Decade Archive

1980s

For all you proper film enthusiasts who would like to peruse the films of  TruStory FM’s entertainment podcasts by release decade. Get ready for a firehose of film history in these here stacks.

Blue Velvet (1986) • The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast • Episode 805
the Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast

Blue Velvet (1986)

David Lynch’s Dark Suburban Masterpiece Join hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell with special guests Andy Nelson and Pete Wright as they dive into David

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

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
the Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast

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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The Next Reel • Season 14 • Series: Movies and Their Remakes • Road House (1989)
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Road House (1989)

We return to our Movies and Their Remakes series by taking a trip to the Double Deuce. That’s right, we’re joining Dalton in Rowdy Herrington’s 1989 film Road House, starring peak-80s Patrick Swayze.

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The Next Reel • Season 14 • Series: Conan • Conan the Destroyer
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Conan the Destroyer

We return to the land of Cimmeria to follow another adventure of Conan, this time in Richard Fleischer’s 1984 sequel Conan the Destroyer. It’s treated with more of a comic book tone. Does that work?

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

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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The Empire Strikes Back (1980) • The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast • Episode 801
the Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Francis Zagarigo joins us for a fresh look at The Empire Strikes Back, the darker, character-driven Star Wars sequel that redefined the saga and became a sci-fi masterpiece.

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The Next Reel • Season 14 • Series: Roger Corman • Suburbia
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Suburbia • Member Bonus

We continue our members-only season-long Roger Corman series with a film he produced – Penelope Spheeris’ brilliant 1983 film Suburbia. It’s a powerful glimpse into disaffected punk youth in the early 80s.

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The Next Reel • Season 14 • Series: Hannibal Lecter • Manhunter
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Manhunter

We kick off our Hannibal Lecter series with a conversation about the first of the adaptations from Thomas Harris’ novel ‘Red Dragon’. It’s Michael Mann’s 1986 film ‘Manhunter.’

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