This time on the Back in the Day Show, we discuss 80s movie remakes, sequels, prequels, reboots, rip-offs, and any other term you can think of to describe Hollywood’s constant recycling of movie franchises. Some we’re looking forward to (The A-Team, TRON: Legacy), some we’re not (The Karate Kid), and some we just have to [...]
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Loading ...Here’s a warning to directors, tread lightly and try not to F these up. In my experience, you can tell a lot about the success or failure of a movie from it’s cast, crew, writers and director. So before these potential failures are released, you can have a good idea of the quality to expect. [...]
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Check it out–our first podcast of 2010. We kick it off by discussing our memories of the 1985 movie, Teen Wolf. The entire crew is here, except Chris, who has been taking care of more important matters… like getting married. Congrats, bro! Coincidentally, our good friend, Patrick, steps in to reminisce with us. Here’s just [...]
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...We’re planning on discussing the Rambo movies on the next podcast, so with that in mind, here’s the next Poll question: Who’s your favorite 80s action movie star? To cast your vote, hit the link below or view the poll on the sidebar on the right side of the page.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...One of my favorite movie critics, James Berardinelli, runs a website/blog called Reelviews. He just wrapped up his series of commentaries on some of the more popular movies of the 1980s. His latest blog post includes a collection of links to his 80s movie reviews and a summary of the project. He reviews movies [...]
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...I just got the sad news: John Hughes has died of a heart attack while visiting family in Manhattan. The 59-year-old filmmaker wrote and/or directed several 80s films, such as The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink, Weird Science, and so many others. Needless to say, we here at the Back [...]
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Episode #2 is now available for your listening pleasure. This week, the Back in the Day Interns, Ashley and Hannah, join Rob, Josh, and Chris as they wax nostalgic about The Karate Kid. The girls will be on the show from time to time to provide fresh views on some of the classic 80s movies [...]
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...For as great an 80s movie as The Karate Kid was, I find it a little disheartening that most of the actors(with the exception Elisabeth of Shue) never amounted to anything outside of the franchise(William Zabka= one of the greatest villain actors…EVER). Which is why I was happy to find this….I doubt the band [...]
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...My first thought is, “wow!” My second thought is, “It’s about effing time!” When I first heard this was happening I couldn’t believe it. I immediately searched for it on IMDB and read all I could. Then I got depressed… I see that the director is Stephen Sommers, the guy who brought us such awesome [...]
(2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...We are happy to present the very first episode of the Back in the Day Show, a retrospective podcast focused on the 80s and early 90s! If this is your first visit to our Website, we welcome and invite you to join us as we reminisce about all things nostalgic during that time. On this [...]
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...They’re bringing the greatest hacker movie back to select theatres nationwide this Thursday, July 24, 7:30pm. Check out the Website for more info. Sounds like a good time, although I wish they would bring back more great flicks from back in the day. I can think of a few off hand that I’d like to [...]
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