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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.
the Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast

UHF (1989)

In this uproarious episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast, hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell team up with special guest Jared Washburn to revisit the 1989 cult classic “UHF,” starring the incomparable Weird Al Yankovic. Prepare for a nostalgic journey filled with laughter as they delve into this delightfully bizarre comedy that has become a cherished gem, particularly among those who grew up in the 80s and 90s.

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April 24, 2024
the Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast

Field of Dreams (1989)

Welcome back, baseball fans and 80s movie buffs! In this week’s episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast, hosts Krissy and Nathan discuss the 1989 fantasy film Field of Dreams with fellow podcaster and filmmaker, Tommy Metz III.

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February 7, 2024
the Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast

Footloose (1984)

Welcome to another tubular episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast! Hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell cut footloose with the 1984 musical drama that made everyone want to dance.

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January 24, 2024
The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1988 Academy Awards Best Visual Effects Nominees • RoboCop
The Next Reel Film Podcast

RoboCop

We wrap up our conversation about five films – nominated and not – at the 1988 Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects. Today, we discuss one of our favorites – Paul Verhoeven’s RoboCop.

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January 11, 2024
the Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast

The Ice Pirates (1984)

Let’s revisit the 1984 sci-fi comedy Ice Pirates and appreciate its genuine comedic tone rather than pure parody. That’s right. We’re going to take this movie seriously… a little.

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January 10, 2024
The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1988 Academy Awards Best Visual Effects Nominees • The Princess Bride
The Next Reel Film Podcast

The Princess Bride

We continue our look at nominees and non-nominees for the 1988 Academy Award Best Effects – Visual Effects category. Today, we’re chatting about Rob Reiner’s perfect fantasy comedy romance film. That’s right, we’re digging into The Princess Bride.

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January 4, 2024
The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1988 Academy Awards Best Visual Effects Nominees • The Lost Boys • Member Bonus
The Next Reel Film Podcast

The Lost Boys • Member Bonus

It’s our December Member Bonus Episode, and the members have spoken — we’re adding Joel Schumacher’s 1987 teen vampire horror comedy “The Lost Boys” to the list of films that coulda been a contender at the 1988 Academy Awards nominations for Best Visual Effects. It’s a fun one to return to, and has a lot more going on than we realized when we first saw it in the 80s. Tune in!

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December 31, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1988 Academy Awards Best Visual Effects Nominees • Predator
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Predator

We continue our look at the 1988 Academy Awards Best Visual Effects Nominees – and some non-nominees – with a conversation about the fantastic John McTiernan 1987 muscle-filled alien battle. That’s right, we’re taking on Predator.

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December 28, 2023