80s Cinema Club

Harry Peaden and Alfie Mearman
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Welcome to the 80s Cinema Club where Harry and Alfie, two enthusiastic film lovers, delve deep into the endless catalogue of 80s films to review the classic and the cult, the weird and the wonderful and of course, everything in-between! Come along with us as we give you our thoughts on one of cinemas most influential decades.

  1. Child's Play

    JAN 23

    Child's Play

    Happy New Year! Even if it's a bit late... Come join us as we discuss the ins and outs of voodoo magic, electroshock therapy, gas explosions - and a doll? This week we're reviewing the cult classic Child's Play, so grab your good guy doll (with our very own Good Guy doll featured above!) and prepare to be scared.

    37 min
  2. Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

    12/30/2025

    Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

    We are back in 1980s LA with our favourite cop duo Riggs and Murtaugh! This time they are going up against South African Diplomats who are using their diplomatic immunity to commit all sorts of crimes. Can Riggs and Murtaugh come out on top and revoke the diplomatic immunity or will they meet a sticky end like all of Riggs love interests. In this episode you can expect lots of practical stunts, lots of memorable quotes and a great rant about drive thru food.

    40 min
  3. A Christmas Story (1983)

    12/19/2025

    A Christmas Story (1983)

    All Ralphie wants for Christmas is an Air Rifle, but everyone keeps saying he's going to shoot his eye out! It's his job to try change their minds. But does he? On this weeks episode you can expect a handful of christmas cheer, the worst word you could ever say and a bit of crispy duck for good measure!

    43 min
  4. Tron (1982)

    12/12/2025

    Tron (1982)

    The first film in an IP spanning decades! But does it still hold up today? Or does once groundbreaking technology make this film quite difficult to watch? Find out with us as we review Tron! Expect discussion around funny chair turning, hacking in the 80s and some romances we didn't necessarily see ourselves...

    25 min
  5. The Running Man (1987)

    12/05/2025

    The Running Man (1987)

    An adaptation of a Steven King Novel. We've done plenty of these before! This week it's The Running Man with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the helm. Releasing this now feel quite well timed with the recent release of Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' and we definitely have a preference. So follow us down into this dystopian game show where we discuss the many many many one liners, Arnolds interesting acting and our very limited WWE knowledge...

    33 min
  6. Star Wars (1977)

    11/28/2025

    Star Wars (1977)

    We're back!!!! An no better way to kick off our return than with one of the most influential sci-fi films of all time. Grab some power converters and strap into your X-Wing as it's time to head to a galaxy far far away! Join us as we discuss George Lucas breaking into Disney, the ground-breaking special effects of the time and how sci-fi was forever changed.

    45 min
  7. Episode 68 - Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987)

    09/24/2024

    Episode 68 - Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987)

    This week we return to Beverly Hills to catch up with our old friend Axel Foley. In his second trip to California he is investigating the alphabet crimes which took a personal turn. From this episode you can expect bigger budget action, some very funny returning characters and maybe a little to much of Eddie Murphy talking constantly. (Sorry for the lateness of this episode)

    33 min
  8. Episode 67 - Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

    09/15/2024

    Episode 67 - Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

    Are you ready for another teen film? Well you better be as this week we are reviewing Fast Times at Ridgemont High. This is another classic 80s teen comedy with iconic scenes as well as some hard hitting ones too. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as this film includes some fairly uncomfortable scenes, a surfer dude who loves taking his shirt off and a small appearance from Nicolas Cage.

    38 min
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Welcome to the 80s Cinema Club where Harry and Alfie, two enthusiastic film lovers, delve deep into the endless catalogue of 80s films to review the classic and the cult, the weird and the wonderful and of course, everything in-between! Come along with us as we give you our thoughts on one of cinemas most influential decades.

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  • Creator
    Harry Peaden and Alfie Mearman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Harry Peaden and Alfie Mearman
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    80s Cinema Club