Episodes

As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster. One of the all-time great opening lines, and miracle of miracles, Andrew didn’t hate one of Tripp’s all-time favorite movies! Hear us gush over the long … Continued

Finger snaps! It’s the Addams Family for Andrew’s Favorites-bruary pick! How great are Gomez and Morticia? Does Tripp’s idea to improve this movie make it better (yes)? How is this movie so Tim Burton-ey?! All this and more! Looking for … Continued

On this second half of revisiting franchises month, Fourn-uary is accurate, because ooh boy is this gross and porny! Why is this so disgusting? Has Screaming Mad George gone too far for us? Why is this so Hellraiser-ey? Why is … Continued

This January we’re revisiting some franchises we had a lot of fun with in the past, starting with Amityville 1992: It’s About Time (AKA Amityville 6). How did they end up on household appliances in this franchise? WHY IS THERE … Continued

Hey gang! This is our latest Patreon bonus, where we watched Double Dare, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Guts and Are You Afraid of the Dark for commentary! All this and more! Want to hear – and see! – the … Continued

Merry Christmas! You’ll shoot your eye out! It’s A Christmas Story, and its turned 40 this year! What’s up with these nightmare Mickey and Minnie parade characters? Why is this poor mother not putting the dang pot of food on … Continued

We’re watching a movie Tripp has been waiting all year for: Action Jackson, celebrating its 35th anniversary! How amazing is Dee? HOW ON EARTH ARE THERE NOT 30 OF THESE? How great does Carl Weathers look!? Is this movie a … Continued

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy a heaping helping of Candy-ed Yams with one of Candy’s best: Uncle Buck! Is this the best Cat in the Hat adaptation? How can you make these pancakes? Is this the best child actor duo of all … Continued

It’s Candy-ed Yams, our newest theme month! We’re checking out a new-to-us Candy film: Who’s Harry Crumb? Who, exactly, is Harry Crumb? Why is Candy slumming it in this? How great is Shawnee Smith? Plus, Tripp goes cartoon wolf over … Continued

Happy Halloween! If you want to hear the rest of our episode on this masterpiece, plus more than 20 bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s to learn more!   We’re celebrating this holiday with one of our absolute favorites: John Carpenter’s masterpiece … Continued