“The problem is, Jessie... I don't believe in Santa Claus anymore.” Ho-Ho-Ho. This week we are looking at a film we have debated doing every Christmas and that film is 1986’s Prancer. Starring the wonderful Sam Elliott, this Christmas adventure follows a young girl who finds a wounded reindeer and believes it is the infamous Prancer. So what did we…

“You're the wrong guy in the wrong place at the wrong time.” This episode we catch up with John McClane as he goes to pick his wife up from the airport at Christmas and well, you know the drill. With a slight decade breach we head to 1990 for Die Hard 2. It’s a tough task to live up to the original and in this episode we see if it can be done. So, …

“Fine. I'm gone. It's done. And you can go back to doing whatever you want to do, with whoever you want to do it, and whatever orifice you want to do it in.” This episode we go to a film that neither of us had ever seen as we head to Chicago in 1986 for About Last Night… starring Rob Lowe and Demi Moore who look just as good today as they did nearl…

“They look like big, good, strong hands, don't they? I always thought that's what they were.” This episode we journey through the mythical land of Fantasia and beyond with Bastian, Atreyu and a whole collection of quirky and wonderful characters. This gem from 1984 still captures the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike today, so wh…

“There's something out there. That... that witch in the cellar is only part of it. It lives... out in those woods, in the dark... something... something that's come back from the dead.” Happy Halloween! This episode we are getting “groovy” with Ash in Evil Dead 2. This bonkers Sam Rami film from 1987 has an amazing cult following but will it have t…

“I... I swallowed my chewing tobacco.” As we approach halloween we decided to take a look at 1986’s Critters. This film with numerous Gremlins comparisons terrorised one of us when watching it on video back in the day but is it as scary now or just plain goofy. Clocking in at under 90 minutes how much damage can these little terrors from outer spac…

“Why don't we go lay on the bed and I'll fill you in?” This film was suggested to us by a long time listener and we have finally got round to it after our sequels tour. So, this episode we get to both watch an 80’s film that neither of us have seen before with 1985’s Fletch. This Chevy Chase film has its fair share of fans but will it make two new …

"No, I know; you did send me back to the future. But I'm back - I'm back from the future." This episode we return to a set of films that we hold dear, the Back to the Future Trilogy. Once again we find ourselves in Hill Valley in a multitude of time periods with good old Marty and Doc. The first instalment was a very high score from both of us and …

"I'm surprised you haven't heard of me, I got a bad reputation, like sometimes I just go nuts like now ha ha!" This week we take a jaunt to 1989 to see what trouble Riggs and Murtaugh are going to get themselves into. As a bonus, in this smash sequel they are joined by the ever brilliant Joe Pesci who lets us know what they do to you at the drive t…

“I've always believed that the mind is the best weapon.” This episode we go back to the world of Rambo to see what happens next. Is this as good as the first film and will we enjoy it as much? To hear our thoughts on First Blood just search for episode 68. So grab a beer and join us as we travel back to 1985 to have a look at Rambo: First Blood Par…

“You know... When MY father died, I spent a lot of time thinking I hadn't been such a great son. It seemed to me like I could have listened a little more, spent a little more time with him together... I felt so guilty, you know, like he did everything for me and I didn't do anything for him. Then one day I realized... that I did the greatest thing …

“This is it, Jennifer: your big break in TV.” This week we return to Elm Street for the third installment of the long running horror franchise and watch Freddy spout one-liners as he kills some more unfortunate victims. Frequent listeners will spot that we haven’t covered the second film yet but there is plenty of time for that. If you want to hear…

“You dolt! Do you think my son would be that stupid? That he would bring my diary all the way back here?” This week we spend time with our old friend Indiana Jones and this time his father is along for the ride too. This film marks the last of the 80’s Indiana Jones films so how does it fare alongside Temple of Doom (Episode 20)? One thing is for s…

“You underestimate the power of the Dark Side. If you will not fight, then you will meet your destiny.” Not since episode 33 have we been to a galaxy far, far away so it was about time we caught up with Luke, Leia, Han and company. So, dig out your gold bikini, grab your lightsaber and have a listen as we break down the last film of the original tr…

“I propose you take your nose out of MY business, go back to the mayor's office, and put it where it usually is.” This week we visit our old friends from the Police Academy in the first of many sequels that will follow. It was episode 6 when we took a look at the first one of these, so will it be another case of diminishing returns or comedy gold? …

“Your Honor, ladies and gentleman of the audience, I don't think it's fair to call my clients frauds. Sure, the blackout was a big problem for everybody. I was trapped in an elevator for two hours and I had to make the whole time. But I don't blame them. Because one time, I turned into a dog and they helped me. Thank you.” This week we revisit our …

“Hey, Ace. I would very much like you to meet Judy. She can suck a golf ball through twenty feet of garden hose. Ain't that right?” This week's episode marks some changes as we hit episode 101! Minor tweaks have taken place in the 80’s Adventure studio but it's still the show you know and hopefully love. What better way to start the next 100 episod…

“Please God, help me get out of this. I swear I'll go all over the world telling people not to screw the boss's wife.” This week the boys celebrate 100 episodes by going back to where it all started with 1987’s The Secret of My Success. In early 2020 Darren and Matt sat down to record a pilot that was never released. Now they go back to that very f…

“Well my dear, I take it you spend quite a lot of time in the saddle” This week the boys journey to 1985 to tackle their first James Bond film in nearly 100 episodes! They tackle this 80s example of excess, questionable plans for domination and double entendres… and they tackle it hard. See what we did there? So grab a Vodka Martini, shaken not sti…

“In case you don't know this, I used to be pretty incredible myself when I lived in Brooklyn.” This week the boys take a look at the 1983 follow up to Saturday Night fever with Staying Alive. This is a film that Darren was forced to watch by Matt and you might actually be surprised with the result. So dust off your lycra, shake those hips and join …

"RUN, GO! GET TO THE CHOPPER!" This week the boys venture to 1987 to watch a classic Arnie film, Predator. A film that has spawned many sequels but this is the only one to star Schwarzenegger as he takes one of the classic sci fi monsters of our time. What do you think of this one? Have you seen Predator recently? Have a listen and see what the boy…

"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold." In the first film of 2024 for the boys they are venturing to 1983 to take a look at The Outsiders. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the book by S. E. Hinton this film features a whole slew of actors who were largely unknown at the time but went on to be some of the most recognisable faces that we know t…

“Keep the change, ya filthy animal!” Merry Christmas! This week the boys decade breach again ever so slightly in order to have a look at the wonderful Home Alone. We all know this as a Christmas classic and three guesses as to what the boys thought of it. From all of us at 80’s Adventure we hope you have the best Christmas. So get yourself a whole …

“So many thoughts raced through my head. Would I be arrested? Would I go to jail? Or worse, would I ever play Nintendo again?” This week the boys bend the rules to have a look at 8-Bit Christmas which was released in 2021. This may be a modern film but it is set in the late 80’s and follows a young lad who desperately wants a Nintendo for Christmas…

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The spirits of all Three shall strive within me! I will not shut out the lessons that they teach!" This week the boys venture to 1984 to have a look at arguably one of the greatest stories ever written with Charles Dickens’ A…

“Where do you get off? Don't say that to her! There is too a Santa, and this is his magic sack!” It’s that time of the year again, it’s Christmas time and this episode the boys watch their first Ernest film ever! Arguably not that popular in 80’s UK, how will this 1988 comedy stand up now in late 2023? Join the boys as they embark on the first of 4…

“Very strange city. The crime is organized; the police is not.” This week the boys head to 1988 to spend a bit of time with James Belushi and Arnold Schwarzenegger. A strange little film, let's see what the boys make of this one. Have you watched this recently? Feel free to get in touch on the links below. Follow 80s Adventure on facebook facebook.…

"Forgive me, Majesty. I am a vulgar man! But I assure you, my music is not." This week the boys are looking at a film unlike any of the previous ones 1984’s Amadeus. It was nominated for 11 Oscars and won eight of them! Does the film merit the praise? Have a listen and see what the boys think. As always feel free to get in touch on the links below.…

"You're doomed! You're all doomed!" Yes, this week the boys venture to Camp Crystal Lake to have a look at Friday the 13th, the first film in a slew of films that would follow it. Darren hadn’t seen it in a while and Matt was a Friday the 13th virgin, so how did they find this film 43 years after release? So grab yourself a cup of ACME coffee and h…

“This is it! This is the answer. It says here that a bolt of lightning is going to strike the clock tower at precisely 10:04 p.m. next Saturday night! If... If we could somehow harness this lightning... channel it into the flux capacitor... it just might work. Next Saturday night, we're sending you back to the future!” This week the boys jump in a …

“You're scuppered, mate. It's all gone reels and cotton. This place is full of macaroons. Of course I could get on the dog and bone and call my friend, Jim the Spiv down White Chapel way.” This episode the boys are in sunny Majorca as they look at the second summer special in the form of National Lampoon's European Vacation. Lets see what they thin…

“What kind of a host invites you to his house for the weekend and dies on you?” In the first of 2 summer specials the boys kick off with Weekend at Bernie’s! A film from 1989 that also spawned a sequel so it can’t be that bad can it? Join the boys as they indulge in some light summer drinks and be sure to watch out for the next one later this summe…

"That's not a knife...THAT's a knife." This week the boys head to Walkabout Creek to find out what is going on with Mick Dundee. This fish out of water story captivated audiences back in 1986 and the boys have a feeling that it isn’t going to disappoint in 2023. Have you seen this film recently and is it still as charming as when you first watched …

“And now, my beloved disciples. The moment of truth... the needle of love.” This week the boys venture to Little China to spend some time with Jack Burton and crew as they battle mysterious forces. Find out what the boys think of this film that neither of them have watched in a long, long time! Is it a classic, is it just strange, or is it a little…

“Look at me, here I sit in a porno theatre in Piccadilly Circus talking to a corpse.” This week the boys try to stay on the road as they have a look at An American Werewolf in London, this horror comedy from 1981 has a beloved following over 40 years on so what does it look like now? Grab yourself a drink and join Darren and Matt as they venture in…

“Somebody leaves a baby at the door and you automatically assume it's mine? The baby doesn't look anything like me! I'm bigger... and I've got more hair!” This week the boys travel to 1987 New York to see what Happens when Peter, Michael and Jack end up with a newborn on their doorstep. Do you remember this film and if so what did you think? Grab y…

"It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day." This week the boys take a trip with Frank Drebin as he tries to figure out why Nordberg was shot in this 1988 comedy. This film was a hit that spawned 2 sequel…

“Good morning, Vietnam! Hey, this is not a test. This is rock and roll. Time to rock it from the delta to the DMZ! Is that me, or does that sound like an Elvis Presley movie?” This week the boys take a look at a Robin Williams classic in the form of 1987’s Good Morning, Vietnam. This was a huge film back in the 80’s and was the perfect vehicle for …

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” This week the boys take a day off and go to a restaurant, a baseball game, an art gallery and a parade with Ferris Bueller! This 1986 film has a special place for so many people so what will the boys make of it? Grab yourself a drink and take a day off t…

“Coach. Coach. Hey Frank! You want me to beg? Okay, I'll beg. This is the only thing I know I am good at! Don't take that away from me!” Just making it into the 80’s by a couple of months is Best of the Best starring Eric Roberts, Phillip Rhee and James Earl Jones. So as the boys limber up and get ready to discuss this film, why not grab a drink an…

"I have a head for business and a body for sin. Is there anything wrong with that?" This week the boys visit New York in 1988 to spend some time with Tess McGill as she works her way up the corporate ladder and finds love along the way in the form of charismatic Jack Trainer. This was a new film for both of them so how does it fare and how much did…

“I dunno what the hell's in there, but it's weird and pissed off, whatever it is.” This week the boys venture to Antarctica to spend some time with The Thing. In 1982 John Carpenter changed what people would come to expect as a movie monster and the bar for special effects was raised so how does this hold up 41 years later? Grab a cold one and join…

“It's weird, isn't it? You spend the first nine months trying to get out and the rest of your life trying to get back in.” This week the boys take a trip to 1989 to take a look at Look Who’s Talking, a comedy starring John Travolta and the late Kirstie Alley. What do you think of this film? Have you watched it recently and how does it hold up today…

"Yeah, well...time's a trip, man." Happy New Year! This week the boys travel to New Years Eve 1982 to experience a wacky and bizarre film in the form of Get Crazy. Released in 1983 this is a film that they had never heard of and by the looks of it not a lot of other people have either. What could be a better way to start 2023 than grabbing a drink …

“Well, that's the story. So if your air conditioner goes on the fritz or your washing machine blows up or your video recorder conks out; before you call the repairman, turn on all the lights, check all the closets and cupboards, look under all the beds, 'cause you never can tell… there just might be a gremlin in your house.” Merry Christmas! This w…

“The bitch hit me with a toaster!” It’s one week till Christmas so what a perfect time for the boys to go with the ghost of Christmas past to visit 1988 and the Bill Murray film Scrooged. How does this Richard Donner helmed update of one of the greatest stories ever told hold up over 30 years later? Do you watch this every year? Grab yourself a Chr…

"This is the woman who I couldn't live with as a husband, and now I'm going to be her son." Is Vice Versa a Christmas film? Well it's set at Christmas and that is good enough for Darren and Matt. They are heading to Chicago in the 80's to see what happens when Charlie and Marshall change places. Do you remember this film? Let us know and as always …

“The Dukes used us as guinea pigs, man! It was an experiment, to see how our lives would turn out. They made a bet.” This week the boys continue their Christmas journey into the 80’s with Trading Places, starring Dan Ackroyd, Eddie Murphy and Jamie Lee Curtis. How does this film hold up after nearly 40 years? Grab yourself a Babycham and some Chris…

"What did one shepherd say to the other shepherd? Let's get the flock out of here!" Well it's nearly Christmas so the boys will be looking at Christmas films or films set at Christmas for the next few weeks, it all kicks off with 1987's Lethal Weapon. This classic film directed by the late, great Richard Donner. Let's find out if the boys are too o…

" I could have killed 'em all, I could've killed you. In town you're the law, out here it's me. Don't push it! Don't push it or I'll give you a war you won't believe. Let it go. Let it go!" This week the boys look at the first film to feature Stallone as John Rambo. This film paved the way for a plethora of sequels with many people championing the …