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A Blockbuster Year: 1985

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1985
Back To the Future
Hollywood
Goonies
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
Cinematic Tropes
Tim Curry
Madeline Kahn
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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Its been just over 40 episodes and Brand and J Ryan just wanted to touch base and do a "State of the Show" episode. They will be going over the top films so far, and the stinkers...Back to regular movie coverage next week!ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesd... more

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In 1984 Godzilla returned to Japan after almost 10 years and in 1985 Godzilla returned again in America with 30 minutes less footage, Steve Martin and an apparent sponsorship from Dr. PepperJoin Brandon, J Ryan and our Kaiju/ Godzilla experts Jacob W... more

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Brandon and J spent the weekend in Astoria, Oregon for the Short Circuit 40th Anniversary along with many friendsJ was moderating guest panels and Brandon was visiting filming locations and antique malls, classic J Ryan and Brandon...No specific movi... more

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Join Brandon, J Ryan and special guest Danny Botkin (Time Machine Builder) as they talk about the sequel to a Robert Zemeckis film, "Romancing The Stone" The 1984 stepping STONE to the #1 box office film of 1985... "Back To The Future"Yes, we are tal... more

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Jay Key
Guest; co-host of YHS on Monster Island
YHS on Monster Island
Episode: Episode 42 - "Godzilla 1985" with YHS on Monster Island Jacob Walsh & Jay Key - ABY:1985
Sir Richard Bates
Owner of the Short Circuit House; advocate for the Oregon Film Museum; knighted figure of the event
Short Circuit House, Oregon Film Museum
Episode: Episode 41 - "Short Circuit 40th in Astoria, Oregon Re-Cap" - ABY: 1985 🎬
Dave Knight
Orgoony and frequent host/guest; Oregon Film Museum staff; involved in the weekend logistics
Oregon Film Museum
Episode: Episode 41 - "Short Circuit 40th in Astoria, Oregon Re-Cap" - ABY: 1985 🎬
Kip Marshall
Detail-minded local contributor; involved in Ghostbusters prop work and Short Circuit weekender
Astoria community, Ghostbusters prop work
Episode: Episode 41 - "Short Circuit 40th in Astoria, Oregon Re-Cap" - ABY: 1985 🎬
Danny Botkin
Time Machine Builder, DeLorean expert
Expedition Back to the Future
Episode: Episode 40 - "The Jewel of the Nile" with Danny Botkin - ABY:1985 🎬
Scott On Tape
Film location and cinema historian guest
Episode: Episode 39 - "St. Elmo's Fire" with Scott On Tape - ABY:1985 🎬
Russell Treloar
Artist whose work was discussed; guest on the episode
Episode: Episode 38 - "King Solomon's Mines" with Russell Treloar - ABY:1985 🎬
Richard Bates
Owner of the Short Circuit House; Oregon Film Ambassador
Short Circuit House / Oregon Film Museum
Episode: Episode 37 - "Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment" with Richard Bates - ABY:1985
Jaime Garcia
Production manager on Mythbusters for many years; guest on Summer Rental episode
Mythbusters
Episode: Episode 36 - "Summer Rental" with Jaime Lipsky - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬

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Brandon Mindel
Host of the show described as a historian and participant in the 1985 film culture scene
J Ryan
Co-host of the show

Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars from 3 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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    80’s Podcast Lover
    United States7 months ago

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Guests and hosts' knowledge is consistently strong and offers new angles on familiar films.
Overall, deep production trivia is a strength, appealing to hardcore film fans.

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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.
Episode 28 - "The Breakfast Club" with Arielle Zadok - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬
Q: Arielle, go first.
Arielle shares her take on how intimacy coordination and on-set dynamics intersect with the film's emotional beats, highlighting the importance of collaboration and trust between directors and actors.

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A Blockbuster Year: 1985 is a film-history focused show that retrospects iconic 1985 releases through hosted roundtables, deep production trivia, and cultural context. Episodes routinely explore production histories, marketing tie-ins, location storytelling, and the era's fan culture, often linking films to broader 80s nostalgia and merchandising trends. The format combines expert insight with lively banter and live audience interaction, making it well-suited for listeners who love behind-the-scenes details, era-wide comparisons, and conversations that connect cinema to real-world fandom experiences. A standout trait is the show's commitment to tracing how 1985 titles influenced later franchises, collectibles, and fan communities, from loca... more

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