34 episódios
Watched It in the '80s Damian Vitale
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Watched It in the '80s is a podcast that dives into some of the great films and TV shows from that nostalgic decade known as the '80s.We'll talk about movies from different genres like Comedy, Drama, Action, Horror, Sci-Fi. Award winning films and some that fell short. Movies we remember and some we've forgotten. We'll discuss our top scenes, mention our favorite quotes, and talk about the writers, directors, actors, and actresses and what they may be up to now. We'll share some box office numbers as well. But Watched It in the '80s isn't just a movie podcast. We'll have special episodes dedicated to TV shows too and reminisce about some of their more popular episodes and where the cast is today.
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Watched It in the '80s Episode 32 "Rain Man"
On this episode of the podcast, Andy and I talk about the 1989 Academy Award winning film "Rain Man", starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. Also winning the Academy Award for this picture for Best Director, Barry Levinson tells the story of autistic savant(Dustin Hoffman) Raymond Babbit as he is taken across the country by his brother Charlie(Tom Cruise), so the self centered Charlie Babbit get claim his part of his fathers estate left to Raymond. What unfolds is a heartwarming tale of two ...
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Watched It in the '80s Episode 31 "Halloween III Season of the Witch
Did you know, there was a Halloween movie that had nothing to do with Michael Myers? Well there was in 1982. Halloween III Season of the Witch and Jayme and I give you a Halloween treat. We break down this franchise one off in this latest episode.Halloween III was John Carpenter's chance at showing the world his idea for the franchise... releasing movies as an anthology series. Unfortunately, the world wanted Michael Myers, so this movie wasn't received well. But some people do like thi...
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Watched It in the '80s Episode 30 "Poltergeist"
We're back with a new episode perfect for October. Jerry returns and we talk "Poltergeist" from 1982. Starring Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, and Heather O'Rourke. A Stephen Spielberg production, Poltergeist was directed by Tobe Hooper and featured an amazing music score by Jerry Goldsmith. Zelda Rubinstein steals the show in this '80s thriller classic playing the medium brought in to help the Freelings with their "issues". Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you have...
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Watched It in the '80s Episode 29 "Major League"
On this episode of Watched It in the '80s, I'm joined by Alex of the Field 2 Screen and What Is From podcasts. We stepped up to the plate and took on "Major League" from 1989 which was written and directed by David S. Ward and featured Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen, and a very young Rene Russo. This movie is an all-time favorite of mine and I'm so glad Alex picked it. The timing is perfect to cover one of the best Baseball Movies of the '80s with the push for the playoffs heatin...
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Watched It in the '80s Episode 28 "Outland"
Join Jerry and I as we quest to the mining colony on Jupiter's moon of Io where things are not running as smooth as Sean Connery (Marshall O'Neil) would like. "Outland" was released in May 1981 and was written and directed by Peter Hyams. Outland received an Oscar nomination for best sound and while not being known as a great Sci-Fi Drama, it has built a big cult following over the decades. If you're like me, and love Sean Connery in roles where he is a good cop in a bad place, then you...
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Watched It in the '80s Episode 27 "Top Gun: Maverick" Review
In this episode of the podcast, Mark of the Adrenaline Cinema Podcast joins me and Rima of the Strange Indeed Podcast as we talk about the recently released "Top Gun: Maverick" starring of course Tom Cruise, returning as Naval Aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. This movie was directed by Joseph Kosinski and features music of a personal favorite of mine, Hans Zimmer. This is episode is a joint venture between WIIT80s and Adrenaline Cinema, so you can listen on either feed. Hope you are su...