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A Blockbuster Year: 1985

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1985
Back To the Future
Goonies
Hollywood
To Live and Die In LA
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
Science Fiction
Clue
Rambo: First Blood Part II
Enemy Mine
Re-Animator
National Lampoon's European Vacation
Explorers
Teen Wolf
Tim Curry
Madeline Kahn
Cinematic Tropes
Sci-Fi
Film Production
Return To Oz

A new podcast series and weekly LIVE show asking "Was 1985 the best year for movies?" Back to the Future, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, The Goonies, The Breakfast Club and so many more... Join hosts and historians Brandon Mindel @bcdelorean & J Ryan @latenightplayset as they watch and discuss the production, release and lasting effects these films have had on our culture. Plus YOU in the LIVE chat. Tha... more

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Naked... Vampires... In... Space.... is what should have been on the poster for Tobe Hooper's sci-fi horror classic "Lifeforce" Join Brandon, J Ryan and their returning guest Jonathan from ‪@Paper_and_Light‬ to talk about nude vampires, academy award... more

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Back to back International films! Last week Brandon and J Ryan were in Hong Kong covering Jackie Chan in Police Story, and this week we are in Japan making ramen with ‪@KyleWattsTV‬ covering "Tampopo" This film is one of the most famous food movies o... more

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Brandon and J Ryan are joined by Uncle Jordo from Video Party right here is Vancouver ,and we are smashing glass, riding (on the outside of) busses and flipping bad guys down escalators as we talk about one of the greatest action movies of all time..... more

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A creepy old man popped out from behind a tree and told Brandon and J Ryan about this magical film "The Dirt Bike Kid" They brought along their friend the "Micah Man" AKA ‪@worldofmicah‬ and together they flew across the sky, hacked into the Hodgkins... more

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Kyle Watts
Guest, Tampopo expert (as discussed on show)
Independent filmmaker / collector or enthusiast referenced in episode
Episode: Episode 54 - "Tampopo" with Kyle Watts - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬
Uncle Jordo
CEO of Video Party
Video Party
Episode: Episode 53 - "Jackie Chan in Police Story" with Video Party AKA Uncle Jordo - ABY:1985 🎬
World of Micah
World of Micah, YouTube/Instagram creator focusing on film history and location storytelling
World of Micah (Guest)
Episode: Episode 52 - "The Dirt Bike Kid" with World of Micah - ABY:1985 🎬
Jay Glatfelter
Geeks Dad Life host; guest on Witness episode
Geek Dad Life
Episode: Episode 51 - "Witness" with Geek. Dad. Life. Jay Glatfelter - ABY: 1985 🎬
Abigail Gardner
Returning guest, from YHS Podcast and Toy Anxiety
YHS Podcast, Toy Anxiety
Episode: Episode 50 - "Walt Disney's The Black Cauldron" with Abigail Gardner & Ryan Doell - ABY:1985 🎬
Ryan Doell
Returning guest, from Toy Anxiety, Gotham City Tonight, DL44 Network; works in animation
Toy Anxiety, Gotham City Tonight, DL44 Network
Episode: Episode 50 - "Walt Disney's The Black Cauldron" with Abigail Gardner & Ryan Doell - ABY:1985 🎬
Mark Marshall
Former Lucasfilm employee, Amblin Entertainment assistant for Steven Spielberg; Goonie Wrangler; author of Droids, Goonies and Killer Whales
Goonies productions; Amblin Entertainment; Lucasfilm
Episode: Episode 49 - "The Goonies" with Mark Marshall and Behman Zakeri - ABY:1985 🎬
Behman Zakeri
Owner and restorer of the Goonies House; prominent member of the Goonies fan community
Goonies House / Collector's Cash (Kansas City)
Episode: Episode 49 - "The Goonies" with Mark Marshall and Behman Zakeri - ABY:1985 🎬
Troy Benjamin
Producer, writer, author, Ghostbusters expert
Ghostbusters community / author of The Real Ghostbusters Visual History
Episode: Episode 48 - "Better Off Dead" with Troy Benjamin - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬

Hosts

Brandon Mindel
Host of A Blockbuster Year; historian of 1980s cinema; connected to brand discussions and live show formats
J Ryan
Co-host; live show organizer; co-host of 1985 cinema discussions; frequent live interaction with audience

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Good Information But..

    The information that these gentlemen bring up is fascinating. They do a complete deep dive into production value which is totally great to listen to, however, the personalities are unlikable. The person with the beard has no likable traits because he’s ignorantly picking a past 80’s movies with his overly PC brain (and wasn’t even born in the 80’s). It became unlistenable and unwatchable at times. I think this podcast would be better if it was led by the person behind the desk. 80’s movies were ... more

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Episode 52 - "The Dirt Bike Kid" with World of Micah - ABY:1985 🎬
Q: Given the limited budget, what stood out most to you about the production design and location choices?
The group highlights Dallas' look and the practical effects and stunt work as standout elements, explaining how the filming locations and budget constraints shaped the movie's improvisational charm and enduring charm.
Episode 45 - "Stephen King's Cat's Eye" with Yoko McCann - A Blockbuster Year: 1985
Q: Why did Drew Barrymore appear across all three stories, and what was the intended connection point?
The hosts explain that Barrymore's character is used as a through-line to tie the disparate segments together, though they debate the effectiveness of the prologue and the overall cohesion of the linking device.
Episode 45 - "Stephen King's Cat's Eye" with Yoko McCann - A Blockbuster Year: 1985
Q: Yoko, it sounds like she knows because she already saw this. But Brandon, were you aware that this would be one of those anthology movies?
Brandon explains he knew from the outset that Cat's Eye was an anthology and discusses how the three segments fit King's extended universe, while noting the challenge of marketing an anthology film without clear poster labeling.
Episode 32 - "Brazil" with Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast - ABY:1985 🎬
Q: What version did you watch and how did it affect your understanding of the film?
The guests compare the US theatrical cut, the European director's cut, and the Love Conquers All version, noting how each alters pacing, scenes, and the movie's thematic clarity, ultimately leading to a nuanced appreciation after multiple viewings.
Episode 25 - "Cocoon" with Greg Grunberg - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬
Q: What makes Cocoon special to you personally?
Greg explains that Cocoon taps into universal themes of youth, aging, community, and the human desire to reclaim time, which resonated with his experiences and the film's emotional core.

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A deep-dissolution-focused series that champions 1985 cinema through roundtable discussions, guest expertise, and live community interaction. Episodes center on production histories, cultural footprints, and the enduring fan ecosystems around iconic titles, with conversations ranging from behind-the-scenes trivia and location scouting to the social impact and merchandising of 1985 films. The format blends scholarly context with nostalgic storytelling, creating a vivid picture of how mid-80s releases shaped modern pop culture. Noteworthy is the prominence of hands-on industry insight (insider anecdotes, restoration talk, prop culture) alongside a thriving, live-audience community around these titles, making it appealing for listeners who cra... more

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