Episodes

Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! It’s Ed Asner playing Santa, but this time he’s a phony conman hiding in a basement. Why is this plan so elaborate? Who made this insane chair? Are we doing Scrooge or Whistle Down The … Continued

Sliding into the ’90s again for a little holiday madness: Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker! How great is Mickey Rooney in this?! Plus, the delightful creations of Screaming Mad George, perhaps the worst child actor we’ve ever seen, … Continued

It’s our final T. Hanks-giving, and we’re leaving on a pretty great note: the 1987 man-out-of-time comedy Dragnet! Key discussions: Treating old stuff with irreverence instead of reverence, Dan Aykroyd destroying this role, the sad missing zany Tom Hanks, not … Continued

It’s our first foray into the newly annexed years (by a scant 86 days): Joe Vs. The Volcano! The dynamic duo of Hanks and Ryan make their first magic together; it’s a dystopian nightmare, Tripp gushes over the weirdness, some … Continued

*Werewolf howl* It’s part two of our Spooktacular: Werewolves Edition! We’re kicking off our werewolf month with the absolute masterpiece, An American Werewolf in London. We’re gushing over the greatest werewolf transition ever, the incredible chemistry between the leads, fabulous … Continued

*Werewolf howl* Welcome to the annual Spooktacular: Werewolves Edition! We’re kicking off our werewolf month with the Joe Dante classic, The Howling! Did this movie directly get Cujo for Queen Dee Wallace? Could we please get a LITTLE more explanation … Continued

Normally I write show notes. Imagine instead, a deep sigh. The pug is cool. Looking for episode #195? It’s Ghostbusters, and it’s at Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s, along with nearly 20 hours of bonus content at the $5 tier! Get 20% Off + … Continued

G’day! It’s the inexplicably hugely popular Crocodile Dundee! What do people see in this dude? Seriously, THREE movies of THIS? Is this a knife? Why so much casual sexual assault? Looking for episode #195? It’s Ghostbusters, and it’s at Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s, … Continued

Prep the diving boards, we’re doing Triple Lindys! How great is Burt Young in this? How many hours did RDJ spend in hair,  makeup and wardrobe?! How great is the Kurt Vonnegut cameo? All this and more! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin … Continued

We’re revisiting a Tripp childhood favorite in Flight of the Navigator! How freaking cool is this spaceship? Is Joey Cramer on Henry Thomas’ level? What’s Sarah Jessica Parker got against this flick? Plus, Tripp makes the worst Cliff de Young … Continued