The Most Excellent 80s Movies
Amadeus (1984)
Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell welcome guest Aaron Kes to unpack “Amadeus,” the 1984 Best Picture winner that turns Mozart’s genius into Salieri’s tragedy.
September 23, 2026
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Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell welcome guest Aaron Kes to unpack “Amadeus,” the 1984 Best Picture winner that turns Mozart’s genius into Salieri’s tragedy.
Shannon Mauck of the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre joins us to dig into Blood Simple (1984), the lean, sweaty debut that first put the Coen brothers on the map.
Two returning special guests—Kyle Olson and Pete Wright—join us to dig into one of the most electric, beguiling, and undeniably Prince films ever committed to celluloid: Purple Rain (1984).
REBROADCAST: Sean Oliver and Drew Leatham join us to navigate the wonderfully bonkers 1984 sci-fi comedy Ice Pirates. This movie has everything—and we mean everything.
Professor Dustin Morrow from The Long Rewind Podcast joins us to tackle one of the 80s’ most inexplicable obsessions—ninjas!—with an exploration of Revenge of the Ninja and Ninja 3: The Domination.
Join us as we unpack Indiana Jones’ darkest chapter, Temple of Doom. From heart-ripping horror to mine cart mayhem, we explore what makes this black sheep of the series shine.
We return to the land of Cimmeria to follow another adventure of Conan, this time in Richard Fleischer’s 1984 sequel Conan the Destroyer. It’s treated with more of a comic book tone. Does that work?
Production designer Kevin Conran joins us to discuss his career, including Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. We then discuss the wild world of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension and why its quirky style has stood the test of time.
Dive into the enchanting world of mermaids and romance with “The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast” as hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell make a
In the latest episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast, hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell, along with special guest Matthew Fox from The Ethical Panda, delve into the iconic 1984 supernatural comedy, “Ghostbusters.” This episode is a treasure trove for fans and newcomers alike, offering a nostalgic look at why “Ghostbusters” continues to captivate audiences nearly four decades after its initial release.