Bill Bant
Bill Bant

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The movie podcast where we discuss the blockbusters, the flops and everything in between from one of the freshest decades for movies...the 1980's.

  • Jagged Edge (1985)
    "There are two sides of this mystery. Murder...And Passion." For this episode, we are discussing the court room thriller, 'Jagged Edge.' The movie stars Glenn Close, Jeff Bridges and Oscar Nominee Robert Loggia. Directed by Richard Marquand. Jagged...
  • Hellraiser (1987)
    "Demon to some. Angel to others." We end "Splatter Cinema Month" with the supernatural horror movie 'Hellraiser.' The movie stars Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Lawrence and Doug Bradley. Written and directed by Tom Holland. Hellraiser -...
  • Child's Play (1988)
    "He wants YOU for a new best friend..." We kick off a shortned "Splatter Cinema Month" with the supernatural horror movie 'Child's Play.' The movie stars Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent and Brad Dourif. Directed by Tom Holland. Child's...
  • Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
    "Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners." In this episode, we are discussing the comedy 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.' The movie stars Michael Caine, Steve Martin and Glenne Headly. Directed by Frank Oz. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - IMDB:...
  • Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    "The Adventure Continues..." We are discussing one of the most popular movies of the decade, 'The Empire Strikes Back.' You know the characters, the creatures, the planets and what is in store for our rebels. This movie had and still has a big impact...
  • Friday the 13th: Part 3 (1982)
    "Join Jason in the woods...... if you dare." For this episode, we are discussing the horror slasher movie 'Friday the 13th: Part 3' which was orignally released in 3-D in most theaters. The movie stars Dana Kimmell, Tracie Savage and Richard Brooker....
  • Highlander (1986)
    "He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal." For this episode, we are discussing the supernatural action fantasy...
  • A View to A Kill (1985)
    "Has James Bond finally met his match?" For this week's episode, we are discussing "Bond. James Bond" in the 1985 adventure, 'A View to A Kill'. The movie stars Roger Moore, Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts and Grace Jones. Directed by John Glen,...
  • Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)
    "A battle beyond time ... beyond space. Ruthless invaders. A defenseless planet. And a daring band of space adventurers fighting to save it." For this week's episode, we are discussing the sci-fi adventure movie, 'Battle Beyond the Stars'. The movie...
  • Top Secret! (1984)
    "A Film. Don't tell anyone." For this week's episode, we are discussing the zany comedy that spoofs World War II, espionage, 'The Blue Lagoon' and Elvis movies, 'Top Secret!'. The movie stars Val Kilmer and Lucy Gutteridge. Co-written and directed by...
  • Escape From New York (1981)
    "1997. New York City is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane." For this week's episode we discuss the dystopian sci-fi adventure 'Escape From New York.' The movie stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest...
  • The Dead Zone (1983)
    "In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it." For this week's episode we discuss the sci-fi horror drama 'The Dead Zone' The movie stars Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt and Martin...
  • 48 HRS. (1982)
    "The boys are back in town. Nick Nolte is a cop. Eddie Murphy is a convict. They couldn't have liked each other less. They couldn't have needed each other more. And the last place they ever expected to be is on the same side. Even for... 48 HRS." For...
  • Batman (1989)
    "Only one will claim the night." We kick off Season 5 with the biggest movie of 1989, 'Batman.' The movie stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger and Robert Wuhl. Directed by Tim Burton. Batman - IMDB:...
  • Special Episode: '80s High School Comedy Cast Draft
    In this episode, we celebrate the end of Season 4 with a unique twist: an '80s High School Comedy Cast Draft. Joined by guests Chris Valenziano, Patrick J. Doody, and Marwan Abderrazzaq, they discuss their favorite high school movies from the 1980s...
  • The Toy (1982)
    "When Jackie Gleason Told His Son He Could Have Any Present He Wanted, He Picked The Most Outrageous Gift Of All... Richard Pryor." For this week's episode, we are discussing the 1982 hit comedy 'The Toy.' The movie stars Richard Pryor, Jackie...
  • Raging Bull (1980)
    "The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it." For this week's episode, we are discussing one of the most acclaimed movies of the 1980's, 'Raging Bull.' The movie stars...
  • Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
    "In the future, cities will become deserts, roads will become battlefields and the hope of mankind will appear as a stranger." For this week's episode, we are discussing 1981 dystopian action movie 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior.' The movie stars Mel...
  • Flashdance (1983)
    "Every day, she works in a man's world. Every night, she dances through the universe that is her dream." For this week's episode, we are discussing 1983 suprise smash hit movie 'Flashdance.' The movie stars Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri and Sunny...
  • Clue (1985)
    "Murder, madness, mystery, and mayhem. More fun than you can imagine." For this week's episode, we are discussing the cult comedy classic 'Clue.' The movie stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull...