It’s the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian look at the 80s movies we think we love with modern eyes and the thick haze of nostalgia.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)

Two con men bet $50,000 on who can swindle an American heiress first. We sit down with guest Andy Nelson to revisit Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and ask whether the Riviera charm still holds up.

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) • The Most Excellent 80s Movies • Episode 914

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)

Two con men bet $50,000 on who can swindle an American heiress first. We sit down with guest Andy Nelson to revisit Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and ask whether the Riviera charm still holds up.

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Amadeus (1984) • The Most Excellent 80s Movies • Episode 913

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.

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Blood Simple (1984) • The Most Excellent 80s Movies • Episode 912

Blood Simple (1984)

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.

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Above the Law (1988) • The Most Excellent 80s Movies • Episode 911

Above the Law (1988)

Dorian Lenz of the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre joins us to dig into Above the Law (1988), the film that introduced the world to Steven Seagal’s particular blend of aikido, righteous fury, and remarkable hair choices.

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