The Dark Crystal holds a special place in the hearts of Javi and Paul. It’s a film with an overabundance of imagination with a healthy dose of nightmare fuel. And puppets!
S1:Episode 21 - May 21, 2025
With the summer movie season over, Javi and Paul host the first ever Multi Awards, handing out awards and praise for all of the summer films of ‘82.
S1:Episode 20 - May 21, 2025
There is nothing worse for a teen than the end of summer. And nothing signals the start of school more than the dramas that hit theaters in September, like Tempest, starring John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Molly Ringwald, and Raul Julia. Paul and Javi discuss Paul Mazursky’s Shakespeare adatption.
S1:Episode 19 - May 21, 2025
The Soldier is unleashed on Javi and Paul as they try to make sense of the plot and wonder what villain needs a 96 hour countdown clock. Ken Wahl stars and Klaus Kinski cameos in this hard to find 80s action film.
S1:Episode 18 - May 21, 2025
The Beastmaster is the third and final fantasy film of the summer. And for the third time, an orphaned prince must avenge his family and remove the usurper from the throne.
S1:Episode 17 - May 21, 2025
For many, Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a hilarious look at high school. For Javi, it’s a sci-fi movie populated by people completely alien to his high school experience.
S1:Episode 16 - May 12, 2025
Javi and Paul don’t see eye to eye about The Sword and the Sorcerer, but both agree it’s got a really cool, triple-bladed sword. Flimsy, but cool!
S1:Episode 15 - May 12, 2025
Night Shift surprised Javi and Paul. It’s presented as an 80s sex comedy, but it’s really a sweet film about friendship. Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, and Shelly Long star in this forgotten film.
S1:Episode 14 - May 12, 2025
Javi and Paul marvel at the lack of chemistry between Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds. Paul discovers a hidden sci-fi plot. Javi is amazed to hear “I Will Always Love You” sung by Dolly.
S1:Episode 13 - May 12, 2025
The Road Warrior, with a paltry budget of $4M, competes pound for pound with all the summer heavy weights of ‘82. Great stunts, action, dialogue and of course, BDSM costumes!
S1:Episode 12 - May 12, 2025
Javi and Paul pay homage to Tron, it’s lasting influence, the risks Disney took to make it, and it’s lovable dorkiness.
S1:Episode 11 - May 12, 2025
Conan, directed by John Milius and written by Milius and Oliver Stone, is a good film. Basil Poledouris’ score makes it a great one. Javi and Paul take you through every pounding beat of the film.
S1:Episode 10 - May 12, 2025
John Carpenter’s The Thing completes the genre-packed weekend of June 25, 1982. We survived. Or did we? Only John Carpenter knows who is still human…
S1:Episode 9 - May 12, 2025
Every comic book-reading kid in the 80s knew about Megaforce. The full-page ads promised so much excitement and coolness. And then we saw the film. Javi and Paul relive it.
S1:Episode 8 - May 12, 2025
Blade Runner is a great film. A classic. But that doesn’t keep Paul and Javi from disagreeing on what would make it a better film.
S1:Episode 7 - May 12, 2025
Firefox has the bones of a great movie. Javi and Paul piece together what is missing.
S1:Episode 6 - May 12, 2025
Javi and Paul watch ET, one of the greatest movies of all time, and discuss how we have all been living in Steven Spielberg and George Lucas’ world for the last 40 years.
S1:Episode 5 - May 12, 2025
Paul and Javi watch Grease 2 starring Michelle Pfeiffer in her first leading role. Javi has a theory about what happens to all of the characters who disappear from the plot. Paul adores Pamela Adlon in her film debut.
S1:Episode 4 - May 12, 2025
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is an all-time classic with both the greatest space battle in cinema history and film’s greatest villain, Khan, played by Ricardo Montalban.
S1:Episode 3 - May 12, 2025
Poltergeist, the second movie of the summer, is filled with iconic moments and 80’s memes that are still relevant today. “This house is clean!”
S1:Episode 2 - May 12, 2025
The Summer of ‘82 blockbuster season begins as Javi and Paul watch what Javi considers the most entertaining move of all time - Rocky III.
S1:Episode 1 - May 12, 2025
For those who spent the Friday nights of their youth in a movie theater, this podcast is for you. Javi and Paul relive the summer movie season of 1982, Friday by Friday, watching the movies as they were released.
S1:Episode 0 - May 12, 2025