Release Year Archive

1984

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.

Purple Rain • The Most Excellent 80s Movies • Episode 902
The Most Excellent 80s Movies

Purple Rain

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).

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The Next Reel • Season 14 • Series: Conan • Conan the Destroyer
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Conan the Destroyer

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?

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Splash (1984) • The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast • Episode 120
The Most Excellent 80s Movies

Splash (1984)

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

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The Most Excellent 80s Movies

Ghostbusters (1984)

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.

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The Most Excellent 80s Movies

Footloose (1984)

Welcome to another tubular episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast! Hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell cut footloose with the 1984 musical drama that made everyone want to dance.

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The Ice Pirates (1984)

Let’s revisit the 1984 sci-fi comedy Ice Pirates and appreciate its genuine comedic tone rather than pure parody. That’s right. We’re going to take this movie seriously… a little.

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