Release Year Archive

1983

For all you proper film enthusiasts who would like to peruse the films of  TruStory FM’s entertainment podcasts by release year. Get ready for a firehose of film history in these here stacks.

the Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast

Scarface (1983)

It’s the podcast where a filmmaker, a comedian and their guest say hello to their little friends… those friends are the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed. This is Scarface, a movie selection from 1983 featuring guest Author Craig Michael Curtis.

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The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Jaws • Member Bonus • Jaws 3-D
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Jaws 3-D • Member Bonus

For our December Member Bonus episode, the members voted that we talk about Jaws 3-D! That’s right, we’re tackling Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Louis Gossett Jr., SeaWorld, and killer sharks in the third dimension! Tune in!

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The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Star Wars • Return of the Jedi
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Return of the Jedi

We wrap up our look at the Original Star Wars trilogy with Richard Marquand’s 1983 film ‘Return of the Jedi.’ Again, we look at the Harmy’s Despecialized edition, but we did some side-by-side comparisons between it and the latest iteration on Disney+. How do the changes stack up? How does the film hold up for us? And how about those Ewoks? Tune in!

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WarGames (1983)

It’s the podcast where a filmmaker, a comedian and their ethical guests play a game, where the only winning move is to revisit the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed with our modern, grown up eyes. This is War Games, a movie selection from 1

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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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The Next Reel Film Podcast

Valley Girl

What’s the story as to how director Martha Coolidge found Nicolas Cage for his part in this film? And how great is he with Deborah Foreman as the two leads? The Romeo and Juliet story works well in this teen world of the San Fernando Valley vs. the grungier Hollywood/DTLA. How do the actors deliver in creating these two worlds? And how about Coolidge and her music selections? We talk about all of this and more on this week’s show so check it out then tune in!

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The Next Reel Film Podcast

Scarface

Why has this film endured the test of time? Is Pacino’s depiction of a Cuban over-the-top, offensive, or does it work? In the realm of remakes, how well does this work in retelling Howard Hawks’ original version? And is the film too violent? Tune in to this week’s show to get answers to these questions and more!

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A Christmas Story (1983)

Its the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian shoot the eyes out of the 80s movies they love and hate with modern eyes… and this time Krissy Lenz the comedian and Nathan Blackwell the filmmaker do NOT agree. 

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Valley Girl (1983)

Its the podcast that is TRULY dazzling as a filmmaker, a comedian and their guests like, totally take a look at the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed with 2020 eyes! This is Valley Girl, a movie selection from 1983. 

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The Next Reel Film Podcast

The Man With Two Brains

Do Reiner and Martin make another hit or flop? How funny is this parody/homage of mad scientist films? Does Kathleen Turner handle comedy well? Tune in to this week’s show to get these answers and more!

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