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.
We continue our Seven Samurai Family series with a Roger Corman-produced sci-fi that fits the Seven Samurai bill while also cashing in on the Star Wars fever—it’s Jimmy T. Murakami’s Battle Beyond the Stars.
Jordan Collier joins us to revisit the 1985 spy comedy Spies Like Us. What happens when a beloved childhood favorite gets the modern rewatch treatment? Sometimes the results are as bumbling as the protagonists themselves.
We tackle the 1988 inspirational drama Stand and Deliver, diving into whether this classroom classic still holds up or if it’s just another case of sitting through endless math problems.
We’re joined by Jordan Collier and Derrick Tesson to tackle the 1987 sci-fi fantasy spectacle Masters of the Universe, a movie that should have been good but becomes a study in wasted potential.
Nate McWhortor joins us to discuss the 1988 baseball romance Bull Durham, a sultry, quotable journey through minor league baseball that explores love, mentorship, and the religion of America’s pastime.
We dive into Little Monsters (1989) with Jenna Jacobsen! From gross-out gags and monster mayhem to Fred Savage’s pranks and plot holes—trick or treat?
Two special guests join us at Phoenix Fan Fusion to explore Tim Burton’s Batman (1989)—from Keaton’s controversial casting to Nicholson’s iconic Joker, we dive into the film that changed superhero cinema forever.
Skateboarding, romance, and 80s vibes collide in Thrashin’! Baby Josh Brolin shines in this cheesy, low-stakes Romeo and Juliet on wheels.
We discover how Flashdance shaped 80s cinema through MTV aesthetics & empowering dance sequences, despite its questionable romance & dream-crushing message.
We explore the cheesy thrills of Forbidden World, Corman’s 1982 Alien ripoff, as our Roger Corman member bonus series continues.