80s Flick Flashback Timothy Williams

Have you ever wondered how far you'd go to keep your weekend plans alive? Picture this: it's the summer of 1989, and two young employees are ready for a dream getaway at their boss's swanky beach house. But there's a twist—when they arrive, they find their boss, who unbeknownst to them has been stealing from the company, very much dead. What follows is a wild 48 hours filled with dirty-old drunks, bikini-clad ladies, and an unsuspecting corpse that seems to still be the life of the party. Sound ridiculous? Of course it does. But who needs logic and common sense when you’ve got 90 minutes of slapstick and sightgags? This is one weekend we will never forget!So grab your sunglasses, jump in the golf cart, and meet us at the big house at the top of the dune as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad Sheppard discuss “Weekend at Bernie’s” from 1989 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.



There are no behind-the-scenes trivia that we were unable to cover on this episode.



Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo

https://www.looper.com/904422/the-untold-truth-of-weekend-at-bernies/

https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/a-salute-to-weekend-at-bernies-the-stupidest-comedy-you-secretly-love

https://www.slashfilm.com/1080355/one-weekend-at-bernies-scene-had-terry-kiser-gasping-for-air/



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It’s easy to see why this 80s Flick resonated at the time. Layoffs in traditionally American male workplaces, especially the auto industry, had landed innumerable men on their living room couches - a stark contrast to the seventies when a total of six men reported being stay-at-home dads in America. That’s right, just six. This resulted in many of their wives having to head into the workplace themselves to help make ends meet, but it also meant these men were forced to tackle domestic responsibilities previously foreign to them. You know, like their kids.

For those of us who grew up in the eighties, a movie like this was a staple of cable TV. It’s popularity coincided with the rise of HBO and Home Video rentals, so it was in constant rotation in a lot of households. It was also the launching point for stardom for its lead actor, Michael Keaton, and original screenwriter, John Hughes.

So grab your woobie, hide the chili from the baby, and get ready to make some home improvements (220, 221…whatever it takes) as Ben Carpenter and I discuss “Mr. Mom” from 1983 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.



Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:


The discussion between Jack and factory workers about the movie Rocky where Jack says "when you're down, you're not necessarily out." A worker then imitates the Rocky theme song. Jack later heeds his own advice, and his turnaround montage uses the Rocky theme song.
In the scene where Jeffrey Tambor's character fires the engineers, he reassures them that "you guys are terrific engineers. You're too good not to catch on somewhere." Michael Keaton's character Jack replies, "Where are we gonna catch on? Nagasaki?" Three years later Keaton starred in “Gung Ho”, a film which opened with his character, an automotive factory foreman, traveling to Japan to convince a Japanese automaker to reopen the factory.
This film wasn't released until a year or two later in some countries as in 1983 Michael Keaton was an unknown outside the USA and although Terri Garr was slightly better known, she wasn't considered a big enough name to carry the film. By the mid 1980s Keaton had a couple of moderate size hit films behind him so the film finally crept out into some cinemas or onto video.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes

https://colehaddon.substack.com/p/on-its-40th-anniversary-its-time

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/84008/11-surprising-facts-about-mr-mom

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If you've ever dabbled in DIY home improvement, you'll likely empathize with the calamities depicted in this often overlooked 80s flick. It's the classic tale of renovation gone awry, starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long as a couple who snag a mansion at a bargain, only to realize after the deal is done why it was priced so low. While the critics weren't overly impressed, for countless fans, it remains a cherished early entry in Tom Hanks' filmography.

So watch out for collapsing stairs, airborne turkeys, and weak trees, as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast discuss “The Money Pit” from 1986 on this special bonus episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.



Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:


For the scene with the bathtub falling two floors down after being filled with water, Tom Hanks does an obnoxious laugh (which sounds like the imitation of a sea lion). This clip of him laughing is commonly used for the "Universal" back-lot tour when the tour guides joke with the visitors.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo,

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/77519/10-cold-hard-facts-about-money-pit

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/revisiting-money-pit-shelley-long-reveals-near-fatal-stunt-working-little-known-tom-hanks

www.fast-rewind.com/making_moneypit.htm



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Shrinking someone down in order to inject them into someone else, is an absurd movie concept! Producer Steven Spielberg and director Joe Dante knew this, so rather than maintain the bland seriousness of 1966’s “Fantastic Voyage”, they decided to have fun with it, and made a better movie because of it. 

Lt. Tuck Pendleton, a daring Navy pilot, volunteers for a miniaturization experiment that becomes hijacked by industrial spies. He is accidentally injected into the body of a hypochondriac grocery clerk named Jack Putter. Inside Jack's body, Tuck must navigate through his host's bloodstream to survive and eventually reverse the process. With the help of Tuck's girlfriend, Lydia, the trio get tangled up in technological espionage to defeat some inept and unlikely arms dealers.

So get ready to shrink down, laugh it up, and twist the night away as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts, Ben Carpenter and Nicholas Pepin, discuss “Innerspace” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.



Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:


This is the only film directed by Joe Dante to win an Academy Award. It won the Best Visual Effects award.
Before the Scrimshaw meeting, Picardo's voice was overdubbed with Martin Short's. During the meeting, Picardo used his own voice (with a Short-esque lilt), as the filmmakers didn't think Short "trying" the Cowboy's voice would be convincing enough to make the scene work.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo

https://theultimaterabbit.com/2019/09/01/joe-dante-talks-about-the-making-of-innerspace-at-new-beverly-cinema/

https://ghostof82.wordpress.com/2015/09/16/revisiting-innerspace-1987/



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Stephen King taught us some important lessons while ascending to his rightful place as America’s most prolific author of horror and supernatural fiction. For instance: don’t dump pig’s blood on Carrie, never stay at The Shining’s Overlook Hotel, and for goodness sake, tread lightly when dealing with a 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine.

King takes the classic tale of boy-meets-girl to frightening heights when a geeky teenager named Arnie falls for a red Plymouth Fury with a sketchy past. Christine falls hard for Arnie, too, which would be roses and balloon drops if it weren’t for one tiny detail: the car is a killing machine with a long memory and a short fuse. Moral of the story: Never underestimate the fury of a Fury, particularly one that just…won’t…die.

So jump in the Plymouth Fury, put out your cigar and try not to choke on your hamburger as Tim Williams and Guest Co-Host, Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast discuss “Christine” from 1983 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.



Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:

Stephen King and director George Romero worked together on several projects early in King's career, including adaptations of "Salem's Lot" and "The Stand." They also collaborated on the 1982 film "Creepshow." During that time, Romero married actress and producer Christine Forrest. Although they divorced in 2010, Romero cast Forrest in several of his films. As a tribute to their friendship, King named the evil 1958 Plymouth Fury in his novel "Christine" after her.

After reading over the book, actor Keith Gordon and the costume designer came up with a visual way to show Arnie being possessed by Christine. As the movie progresses, Arnie begins to wear clothes that reflect the era of Christine's make. At various points, especially when Arnie is yelling at Leigh on the phone, Arnie is seen wearing button up shirts open with black t-shirts, black pants, and boots like a 1950's "greaser." When he's talking to Junkins, he's wearing a leather vest over a button up shirt (a nod to western TV shows which were popular in the 50's), and he even starts to wear a red suede jacket like James Dean in "Rebel Without A Cause".

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo

https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/john-carpenters-christine-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-classic-stephen-king-movie

https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/fear-on-wheels-christine/

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The year of 1985 was an eventful year for Hollywood, seeing the releases of such timeless classics as "The Goonies", "Back to the Future", and "The Breakfast Club". It also saw the release of this 80s Flick, a medieval fantasy adventure telling the unforgettable tale of two lovers who are placed under a terrible curse. She transforms into a hawk during the day, and he into a wolf by night. Together with the help of a crafty young thief, they must attempt to lift the curse for the sake of true love.

So grab your sword, put on your armor, and mount your horse as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast and Chad Sheppard discuss “Ladyhawke” from 1985 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.



Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:


Rutger Hauer has said that one of his proudest moments in this movie was being able to flip the dagger in his hand during the climactic fight without looking at it.
Warner Brothers falsely marketed this movie as being based on a true medieval legend. The original screenwriter took the issue to the Writers Guild Association. He won a cash settlement from Warner Brothers, but the medieval legend claim wasn't dropped.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo,

https://screenrant.com/ladyhawke-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/



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