30something Movie Podcast

Episode #104: "War Is Hell" | Platoon (1986)

"Elias was a crusader. Now, I got no fight with any man who does what he's told, but when he don't, the machine breaks down. And when the machine breaks down, we break down. And I ain't gonna allow that in any of you. Not one." Platoon.

Episode #103: "Lend Me Your Ears" | Blue Velvet (1986)

She might've worn blue velvet, but that didn't really change how we felt about this movie. We came away from this one not hating or loving David Lynch... just realizing that he might not be our cup of tea. John and Pat talk about deconstructing American life, threnodies, and Laura Dern.

Episode #102: "No One Expects the French Inquisition" | The Name of the Rose (1986)

Sherlock Holm... I mean, William of Baskerville and his young pupil are called to an Italian abbey in 1327 to take part in a debate over the poverty of the church. While there they become embroiled in a murder mystery that threatens the lives and faith of everyone involved.

Episode #101: "Podcasters Against Drunk Baking" | Raw Deal (1986)

Arnold Schwarzenegger — the most inconspicuous person on the planet — is thrust into an undercover operation where he must blend in to the mob and move his way up into the organization in order to take it down and get revenge for Ralphie's dad.

Episode #100: The Best Holiday Movies

For our 100th episode spectacular the whole gang sat down to talk about our favorite movies from the 80s and all-time. From Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to Christmas Vacation to It's A Wonderful Life, join us as we journey through our favorite holiday movies, favorite scenes, and favorite songs... and we share a little of our favorite holiday memories in the process.

Episode #99: "P90-Ax" | Cobra (1986)

The New World Order club is trying to get their new exercise program off the ground, but rogue cop, Marion "Cobra" Cobretti, wants to stop them. Can the fitness guru and insane serial killer known as the Night Slasher fulfill his life-long dream of survival of the fittest? Grab a slice of pizza and a pair of scissors before you sit down to join us for this one!

Episode #98: "Gigobros" | Razzies of 1986

What do you get when you cross an anthropomorphized duck, a radio personality with a nervous breakdown, Prince, and Madonna? You get the worst movies of 1986!

Episode #97: "Anti-Coital Garden Hoses" | This House Possessed (1981)

What can one say about this little TV movie gem from 1981? Anti-coital garden hoses, traumatizing blood showers, hot water burn rag lady...? All of those and more as John re-examines This House Possessed!

Episode #96: "Brundlefly" | The Fly (1986)

During this heated presidential election, maybe the best choice is not one of the two major parties, but rather an insect politician. If you're interested in finding out more about insect politics, the plasma pool, and the Brundle Museum of Natural History... you've come to the right place. And we promise... we won't hurt you if you stay.

Episode #95: Comics in 1986 | "The Dark Knight Returns" (1986)

Following the death of Robin #2, Jason Todd, Batman retired from crimefighting and faded into legend. 10 years later with crime on the rise, Harvey Dent successfully (and supposedly) rehabilitated, and the Mutant gang ravaging the city, an aged Bruce Wayne reluctantly dons the cowl once again to save his city. Join John, Jeff, and Tony as we talk about the trailers for Logan and Guardians of the Galaxy, DC Comics TV properties, DC Rebirth, and Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns!