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.

Back to the Future (1985)

it’s the podcast where a filmmaker, a comedian and a content creator go back to the past of the 80s movies we think we love, or might have missed, with modern eyes. Join Nathan Blackwell of Squishy Studios, Krissy Lenz of the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre a

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The Next Reel • Season 11 • Series: Ann Hui / Journalists • Boat People
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Boat People

We conclude our series on Hong Kong New Wave director Ann Hui and kick off a series on journalists with Hui’s 1982 film ‘Boat People,’ the film that really put her on the map. How does it work for us? Does it accurately portray journalists? And does that matter? Tune in to hear our thoughts!

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Gremlins (1984)

It’s the podcast where a filmmaker, a comedian and their hilarious guests run amuck amongst the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed with modern eyes! This is Gremlins, a movie selection from 1984. Hosts Nathan Blackwell ( Voyage Trekkers, Sta

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The Next Reel • Season 11 • Series: 10 Year Anniversaries / Indiana Jones • Raiders of the Lost Ark • Revisited
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Raiders of the Lost Ark Revisited

Ten years ago, we decided to start up a little podcast called Movies We Like with a conversation about ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.’ Well, that podcast has grown and blossomed over time, becoming The Next Reel, and the day this episode releases – November 11th, 2021 – will be our ten year anniversary! Join us as we return to where it all started for a look back at the origins of our podcast as well as Spielberg’s film.

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Enemy Mine (1985)

Its the podcast where a comedian and two film makers find friendship in the unexplored territory of the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed with modern eyes.  This is Enemy Mine, a movie selection from 1985. Hosts Nathan Blackwell (Squishy S

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The Money Pit (1986)

Its the Podcast where a Filmmaker, a comedian and their special guest podcasting superstars smash and crash their way through the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed with modern eyes. This is Money Pit, a movie selection from 1986 featuring N

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Dune (1984)

It’s the podcast where a filmmaker, a comedian and their enthusiastic guests explore the vast universes of the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed. This is Dune, a movie selection from 1984. 

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The Next Reel's member bonus episode on Amy Heckerling's 1985 sequel National Lampoon's European Vacation
The Next Reel Film Podcast

National Lampoon’s European Vacation • Member Bonus

For our August 2021 member bonus episode, we add another film to our current ‘80s Comedy with Coolidge & Heckerling’ series. We talk about Amy Heckerling’s sequel to the original hit. Why does it feel subpar though? And is it Heckerling’s fault?

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The Next Reel's episode on Amy Heckerling's 1989 romantic comedy Look Who's Talking
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Look Who’s Talking

Fifth of five in our ‘80s Comedy with Coolidge & Heckerling’ series. Amy Heckerling returns to personal filmmaking but does it in a broad romantic comedy. We close out the series with a conversation about her most successful film.

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The Next Reel Film Podcast

Real Genius

The fourth of five in our 80s Comedy with Coolidge and Heckerling series, and the second film directed by Martha Coolidge we’ve discussed on the show. So much to love in this film! It’s a film about smart people that feels genuine. Plus, there’s lots of popcorn too…

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