Peaked In High School Podcast Mez & Lex Brassil

In Episode 10 of Season 4, Mez & Lex kick continue the spooky season with another double feature – Friday the 13th (1980) and Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981). These Horror classics are the textbook suspense horror films that you all know and love – Synonymous with Jason Voorhees – we discuss why this the 2 films are the gateway to a 13-film franchise. Staring a young Kevin Bacon
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In Episode 9 of season 4, Mez & Lex kick start the spooky season with a double feature – In Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead 2 (1987). Where we explore why this cult horror 80’s series about demonic possessions is still being made today in 2023. And how our protagonist Ash played by Bruce Campbell can possibly find himself in the same situation…twice.
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In Episode 8 of season 4, Mez & Lex discuss what may be the chink in the armour of the John Hughes 80’s Teen Movie Catalogue, in Pretty in Pink.
With his muse Molly Ringwald taking the lead, Andrew McCarthy as the love interest and Jon Cryer as her best friend. This movie tackles the theme of love between the rich and poor (in high school)
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In Episode S4 Ep 7, Mez & Lex review the flawless 1989 clever comedy ‘Look Who’s Talking’. Where we imagine how Baby Mickey, voiced by Bruce Willis, would interact with the world around him. Starring John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, and Olympia Dukakis
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In Episode S4 Ep 6, Merrill & Lex review the second of The National Lampoons Vacation 80’s Trilogy – European Vacation (1985). We discuss why the small cultural differences for Americans and Europeans is funny, and why this Griswold Family Trip formula works. Featuring Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo (again).
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In Episode S4 Ep 5, Merrill & Lex visit 80’s Pop Icon Madonna’s Cinematic Feature Film Debut ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’. We deliberate as to why this film was the 5th Grossing film of 1985. Featuring Madonna, Roseanna Arquette, Laurie Metcalf, John Turturro and Steven Wright
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