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Every other Friday, Doug McCambridge and Jamie Lorello discuss a film from the 1980s. Some are films we haven't seen since we were kids and offer a fresh perspective. Others are films we've never seen before but probably should have. Do they hold up? Are they classics? Or would these films just be better off having been lost to time?

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Every other Friday, Doug McCambridge and Jamie Lorello discuss a film from the 1980s. Some are films we haven't seen since we were kids and offer a fresh perspective. Others are films we've never seen before but probably should have. Do they hold up? Are they classics? Or would these films just be better off having been lost to time?

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English


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Episode 241: 241: Tarzan in Manhattan (1989)

4/26/2024
On our latest episode, Jamie spends most of the time drooling over this hunk of a Tarzan, Doug wonders of Tony Curtis brought his personal wardrobe to set, and we're bot unsure if this movie was actually enjoyable or if our expectations were just rock-bottom before hitting 'play'. Try and avoid feeding chimpanzees bacon and eggs, attempt to trade cheap jewelry fro cab rides, and join us as we discuss a movie with a title that just seems like a joke in, Tarzan in Manhattan! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:17:36

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Episode 240: 240: Link (Replay)

4/19/2024
Since first recording this episode the only update we have is that Jamie met Elisabeth Shue fully clothed in an airport bathroom and there were no primates in sight. In the latest episode, Doug reveals that while he still doesn't enjoy apes in film, he feels much more comfortable when they're wearing clothes, and Jamie becomes frustrated (as all should) with Link's refusal to respect personal space boundaries. A movie with many questions, relatively no answers and a baffling score. Let's discuss Link! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:22:13

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Episode 239: 239: Going Bananas (1987)

4/12/2024
On our latest episode, Doug gets such joy when describing a muscular gymnast attempting to choke out a child dressed as a clown, Jamie attempts to blow the listeners' minds by revealing that the monkey was a man in a suit, and we both are quite confused as to what exactly Jimmy Walker is trying to do in this movie. Be on the lookout for scorpions, encourage an animal revolt at your local zoo, and join us as we discuss a movie that may have been nothing more than a shared fever dream called, Going Bananas! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:26:45

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Episode 238: 238: Monkey Shines (1988)

4/5/2024
We kick off 'Ape-ril' by digging back into Patreon and releasing an episode we covered for supporters only back in October 2021. On our latest episode, Jamie doesn't think this helper monkey/owner kiss was consensual, Doug gets such enjoyment over a man thrashing a monkey puppet like a dog with a chew toy, and we both agree that this poor guy just 'loved his legs'. Watch out for sudden onset monkey fangs, always unplug your hairdryer when finished with it, and join us as we discuss a movie you'll totally forget that Stanly Tucci was in, Monkey Shines! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:46:02

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Episode 237: 237: Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)

3/29/2024
On our episode, Doug wonders what being married to Carol Kane must be like, Jamie suggests a method of getting more listeners that involves Doug's syllabi, and we both fall more deeply for Joe Bologna. Try and Keep Kramer out of your hotel room, put on your sexiest vampire outfit, and join us as we discuss the dreadfully unfunny, Transylvania 6-5000! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:28:32

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Episode 236: 236: Saturday the 14th (1981)

3/15/2024
On our episode, Jamie is just delighted to sit and watch a comedic romp where the monsters look like cuddly puppets, Doug forgets the show 'Growing Pains' because of getting high off of nutmeg, and we have a lengthy discussions about the cots and benefits of an electric can opener. Throw a 'boy searching party' at your house, chop off the head of a cop,, and join us as we wade into waters of 'kids horror' with Saturday the 14th! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:17:13

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Episode 235: 235: Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987)

3/1/2024
On our episode, Doug tries to describe the sound of a penis flopping out of pants, Jamie describes this film through cake and sandwich metaphors (both of which make less sense than the film itself), and we struggle to come to terms with our feelings on this film. Set up for a seance with your driver, don't make your cancer-ridden elderly father do your dirty work, and join us as we examine one of the heads on the Mount Rushmore of bad movies with Tough Guys Don't Dance! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:50:11

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Episode 234: 234: Rappin' (1985)

2/16/2024
On our episode, Jamie assumes that this film is a pretty accurate representation of Pittsburgh gang life, Doug is befuddled by just how stupid our title character is, and we devolve into fits of laughter throughout as it's been quite a while since we've reviewed anything that rises to this level of bonkers on the podcast. Break out your 'Rasta Stash', never for get that hay is in fact for horses, and join us as we wander into a delightful world that we didn't know existed and discuss Rappin'! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:57:03

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Episode 233: 233: Blood Simple (1984)

2/2/2024
On our episode, Doug tries Googling 'Ceiling Fan Dream Interpretation', Jamie busts out a new character dubbed 'Film Critic Jamie', and we both agree that this film is nothing but a cautionary tale regarding the importance of communicating with your partner. Be sure your cowboy hat matches the rest of your getup, get your photo-doctorin' sharpies ready, and join us as we make light of Jamie's most depressing birthday pick ever and discuss Blood Simple! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:35:05

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Episode 232: 232: Satisfaction (1988)

1/20/2024
On our episode, Jamie reveals that her rock group would sing mostly candy-related tunes, Doug wonders if Debbie Harry just happened to wander onto set one afternoon as a big Family Ties fan, and we both agree that at this point in their careers Justine was out acting her brother and Billie was out Bette Midler-ing Seth Green. Lock your 'sex van', call next in that volleyball game, and join us as we review the holy grail of the podcast that is Satisfaction! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:51:06

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Episode 231: 231: Beetlejuice (1988)

1/5/2024
See, sometimes we cover a film that is both a good time AND a great movie... On our episode, Doug takes a moment to give some advice to listeners who rent Airbnb's, Jamie accidentally pitches a podcast where she and Doug just watch Best of the Best every day and discuss it, and neither of us can think if the composer Danny Elfman and it was just too embarrassingly good to be cut out. Put on your best set of 'grandma drapes', tell your relative to stop sending pictures of your home to strangers, and join us as just keep pushing off Satisfaction by discussing the absolute delight that is Beetlejuice! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:46:56

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Episode 230: 230: A Jetson Christmas Carol (1985)

12/29/2023
On our latest holiday episode, Doug has quite the 'hot take' on Buzzfeed articles about Star Trek predictions, Jamie imagines why she may have written the phrase 'edible aliens' in her notes, and we avoid even talking about this cartoon for about the first 20 minutes of the podcast. Get drunk with your robo-coworkers, repair that dog-shaped hole in the wall, and join us as we scrape the bottom on the animated holiday special barrel and discuss A Jetson Christmas Carol! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:00:40:22

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Episode 229: 229: Bolero (1984)

12/22/2023
On our latest episode, Jamie shuts the movie off after the second lengthy sex scene, Doug brings out ALL the accents, and we both rejoice in closing out Bo Derek-cember. Water down your honey, wear a cup while bullfighting (in fact, don't fight a bull at all), and join us as we try and figure out (for the last time) this nation's odd obsession with Bo Derek and discuss Bolero! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:29:08

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Episode 228: 228: Ghosts Can't Do It (1989)

12/15/2023
On our latest episode, Doug is floored when it's revealed that there are witches in this movie, Jamie wonders why Bo Derek is scream-delivering every line in the film, and we both hope that this is not an accurate depiction of the afterlife. Admire Hemingway (admire his writing, that is) get those suppositories ready, and join us as we fast forward to the final Bo Derek/John Derek collaboration and discuss Ghosts Can't Do It! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:29:10

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Episode 227: 227: Tarzan the Ape Man (1981)

12/8/2023
On our latest episode, Jamie's unsure if Bo Derek debases herself in this movie more or less than in Ghost's Can't Do It, Doug's pretty sure it was illegal (even in 1910) to kill a man and hang his decapitated head on your wall, and we both would have preferred to have watched a movie about Tarzan and Jane just hangin' with monkeys. Paint your entire body white, seductively eat a banana, and join us as we kick off Bo Derek-cember talking about Tarzan the Ape Man! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:25:10

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Episode 226: 226: He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985)

12/1/2023
Hello listeners! I know you're all excited about Bo Derek-cember but we figured we'd start releasing some of our Patreon content to the masses and what better way to start than with this gem of a Holiday Special we recorded back in 2017. You will get a new Animated Holiday Special at the end of the month but why not enjoy this delight before the difficult times (we're assuming) with the Bo Derek movies we've got coming up this month. Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:08:26

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Episode 225: 225: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

11/24/2023
On our latest episode, Doug tells a tale of his first time watching this film and may stumble upon some childhood trauma, Jamie finds that her Vietnamese accent is just as good (or bad) as the actress in this film, and we both have to deal with unpleasant reminders of Chuck Norris. Grab an ice cold Coca-Cola, stir in a massive amount of HGH, and join us as celebrate Slysgiving once again with our good buddy John and talk about Rambo: First Blood Part II! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:48:37

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Episode 224: 224: WarGames (1983)

11/10/2023
On our latest episode, Jamie realizes that she and Ally Sheedy might not have quite the same taste in men, Doug wants movie simply about changing grades in high school and maybe touches a bit on the dad's obsession with butter, and we both aren't smart enough to unravel the plot of this movie made for children. Put on your white gloves and beret, chew your boss's gum, and join us as discuss a film that is somehow nearly two hours long, WarGames! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:47:29

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Episode 223: 223: The Facts of Life - The Halloween Show (1983)

10/31/2023
Enjoy a special Halloween episode where we revisit some old friends from childhood and see if their house mother is indeed a murderer and possible cannibal. Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:00:47:02

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Episode 222: 222: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981)

10/27/2023
On our latest episode, Doug pleads with listeners not to simply walk into people's homes, Jamie attempts an Irish accent, and we both can't quite underwent how the environment outside the house changes so dramatically in the third act. Pickle all the vegetables, take a meat tenderizer and large rock to the dome, and join us as we cover a film with not just one, but two terrible titles with Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker aka Night Warning! Visit our YouTube Channel Merch on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow on Instagram Find us on Facebook Visit our Website

Duration:01:52:56