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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.

Red Dawn (1984)

It’s the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian revisit the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed with modern eyes. This is Red Dawn, a movie selection from 1984. 

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

It’s the podcast where a filmmaker (Nathan Blackwell) and a comedian (Krissy Lenz) make their way through the 80s movies we think we love or love to hate with these, our grown up modern eyes to see how they hold up. And THIS movie has it all, including a

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Poltergeist (1982)

Its the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian go into the light of the 80s movies we think we love and love to hate with modern eyes to see how they hold up! This is Poltergeist, a movie selection from 1982

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Twins (1988)

It’s the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian re-watch the 80s movies we think we love or love to hate with these, our modern eyes to see how they hold up. This movie has it all! Secret islands full of genetic experiments, baby makin’ milkshakes, Arno

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Adventures in Babysitting (1987)

It’s the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian adventure through the mean streets of the 80s movies we THINK we love with modern eyes. This is Adventures in Babysitting, a movie selection from 1987.

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Aliens (1986)

The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast Returns! Its the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian adventure through the vastness of space to take a look at the 80s movies they love or love to hate with oh so modern eyes.  This is Aliens, a movie selection f

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The Next Reel Film Podcast

The Little Drummer Girl

John le Carré’s book “The Little Drummer Girl” was somewhat controversial as it managed to offend both the Israelis and the Palestinians in its depiction of its terrorism story. Controversy, however, can often be seen as a moneymaker, at least that’s what the team at Warner Bros. must’ve thought when they set to work right away of adapting it and having George Roy Hill direct it.

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The Next Reel Film Podcast

Do the Right Thing

Is it clear that Spike Lee has something to say with this film? How does the camerawork and production design work to enhance this world? Is this film still relevant in today’s society?

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The Next Reel Film Podcast

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

How does Dolly Parton do in her second film? Are there sparks with her and Burt Reynolds? Does a musical about a whorehouse work? Tune in to this week’s shows to get these answers and more.

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The Next Reel Film Podcast

9 to 5

Does this film feel dated or does it hold up today as much as it did 40 years ago? How well does Dolly Parton do in her first acting performance? Are Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Parton an example of a perfect on-screen trio? Tune in to this week’s show to get these answers and more!

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