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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 Next Reel • Season 11 • Series: John Heard • D: Penny Marshall • 1988
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Big

We started our John Heard series with some films in which he played the lead. Now we’re looking at some in which he plays smaller but still important parts. In this episode, we’re looking at Penny Marshall’s 1988 film ‘Big’ in which John Heard plays a corporate workplace bully to Hanks’ character. What do we think of the film? Tune in to find out!

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Risky Business (1983)

ITS the podcast where a filmmaker, a comedian and their ethical guests take the bullet train to the 80s movies we think we loved or might have missed. This is Risky Business, a movie selection from 1983 featuring filmmaker Nathan Blackwell, comedian Kriss

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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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