
Stand and Deliver (1988)
We tackle the 1988 inspirational drama Stand and Deliver, diving into whether this classroom classic still holds up or if it’s just another case of sitting through endless math problems.
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We tackle the 1988 inspirational drama Stand and Deliver, diving into whether this classroom classic still holds up or if it’s just another case of sitting through endless math problems.

Nate McWhortor joins us to discuss the 1988 baseball romance Bull Durham, a sultry, quotable journey through minor league baseball that explores love, mentorship, and the religion of America’s pastime.

We dive into the heartfelt and iconic Rain Man (1988). From its award-winning performances by Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise to its unique road trip narrative, how does it hold up today?

Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell, along with guest Adam Marshall Rini, dive deep into John Carpenter’s politically charged sci-fi action film They Live (1988).

We continue our one-and-done series with Stephen Chiodo’s and the Chiodo Brothers’ crazy alien clown film. That’s right, it’s time for “Killer Klowns from Outer Space”!

Krissy and Nathan tale a nostalgic journey back to 1988 as they dive into “Beaches” this week. From the film’s emotional core and unforgettable musical numbers to its enduring themes of friendship, love, and loss, this episode promises a heartfelt and insightful look at one of the most beloved female friendship films of the decade.

Special Effects Supervisor Chris Reynolds joins us to discuss making movie magic and his love for Cinema Paradiso, from the cast to its ode to old Hollywood’s romanticism, from an iconic score and ending montage to it’s wonderful cast.

On this holiday episode of the Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast, Krissy and Nathan rewatch the 1988 Christmas comedy Scrooged starring Bill Murray. While they expected big laughs from this irreverent take on A Christmas Carol directed by Richard Donner, neither found it as funny or charming as remembered.

Join hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell and special guest Nate McWhortor as they journey down the rabbit hole of 1988’s groundbreaking live-action/animated smash hit Who Framed Roger Rabbit. In this fun and insightful episode, we look at:

It’s the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian enthusiastically haunt of the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed. This is Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, a movie selection from 1988.