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The Last '80s Newsletter

Even more August '85 means more John Candy and yet even more weird science

August '85 continues with movies like Sting's Frankenstein film THE BRIDE, the John Candy/Tom Hanks comedy VOLUNTEERS, and Michael Cimino's raw and ugly YEAR OF THE DRAGON.

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The Hip Pocket #403 - Corey Sherman

The director of BIG BOYS joins us to talk about some of his indie inspirations, including RUBY IN PARADISE, the anime OCEAN WAVES, and Mike Leigh's caustic CAREER GIRLS.

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'80s Roulette: LEONARD PART 6

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The Hip Pocket #402 - The Soft Episode

Time to get relaxed with an episode full of picks that are designed to mellow you out.

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The Hip Pocket #401 - John Gholson

Actor/artist John Gholson joins us to discuss BRAINDEAD, IF LUCY FELL, and AMERICAN MOVIE, and we add HARD-CORE LOGO and CQ to the conversation.

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'80s Roulette: FIVE CORNERS

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THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY continues as we finish up Phase One

We continue THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY with a look back at the back half of Phase One, with THOR, CAPTAIN AMERICA - THE FIRST AVENGER, and THE AVENGERS.

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'80s Roulette: GIMME AN 'F'

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'80s Roulette: COUSINS

Joel Schumacher's remake of a French hit charms largely on the strength of its cast.

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'80s Roulette: BORN OF FIRE

Sometimes, a movie defies description, like this one about a flautist, an astronomer, a Master Magician, and mystical visions.

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'80s Roulette: COME AND SEE

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No Fate But What We Make #2: TERMINATOR 2 - JUDGMENT DAY

Our second entry in a limited series looks back at one of the best sequels of all time, TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY.

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It's a BRAND NEW DAY as the Road to DOOMSDAY begins

With DOOMSDAY arriving in December and SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY in theaters now, we're taking a look back at 20 years' worth of Marvel coverage

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'80s Roulette: FAST FOOD

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August '85 continues with Pee-Wee, John Candy, and some more weird science

The second weekend of August 1985 was packed with comedies, big and small, including PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE and cult favorite REAL GENIUS.

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SPLIT - A Serialized Screenplay - Part Seven

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'80s Roulette: ONE MAGIC CHRISTMAS

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The Hip Pocket #51: INTO THE NIGHT

Even the biggest Hollywood tragedy of the decade couldn't slow down John Landis, so why was one of his best films also his least seen?

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SPLIT - A Serialized Screenplay - Part Six

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How's 2026 Been So Far?

Music biopics, Spielberg's latest alien film, and the last Jackass are all part of today's review round-up.

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'80s Roulette: TEMPEST

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The Hip Pocket #312 - "LIVE" From the Chattanooga Film Festival w/Mike Dougherty

Mike Dougherty is our guest in a special episode from the Chattanooga Film Festival, where we discussed NETWORK, THEY LIVE, and IDIOCRACY, along with our pick, MINORITY REPORT.

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'80s Roulette: NEIGHBORS

The last film John Belushi ever made teamed him with his best friend, but also led to endless battles on the set that ultimately derailed it.

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SPLIT - A Serialized Screenplay - Part Five

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'80s Roulette: GREAT WHITE

This week's installment features one of the most egregious rip-offs of the decade.