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A Blockbuster Year: 1985

Late Night Playset
1985
Back To the Future
Hollywood
To Live and Die In LA
Goonies
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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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 🎬
Kurt Crucial
Special guest
80s Life
Episode: Episode 35 - "Weird Al Yankovic- The Compleat Al" with 80s Life AKA Kurt Crucial - ABY:1985 🎬
Tanner Zipchen
Canadian theatre/ Cineplex pre-show host and actor
Canadian Theatre Chain Royalty; Cineplex pre-show host
Episode: Episode 33 - "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" with Tanner Zipchen - ABY:1985 🎬
Mike Chisholm
Guest from The Letterman Podcast
The Letterman Podcast
Episode: Episode 32 - "Brazil" with Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast - ABY:1985 🎬
Carlos Castillo
The Nostalgic Latino, guest on Rocky IV episode
The Nostalgic Latino
Episode: Episode 31 - "Rocky IV" with The Nostalgic Latino AKA Carlos Castillo - ABY:1985 🎬

Hosts

Brandon Mindel
Co-host of A Blockbuster Year 1985; noted for deep dives into production, locations, and 80s cinema nostalgia
J Ryan
Co-host of A Blockbuster Year 1985; brings conversational energy and historical context to film discussions

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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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    United States7 months ago

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The show delivers lively, detailed discussions with strong guest insights, though some listeners wish for more balanced pacing.
Listeners appreciate the deep production analysis and nostalgia, but some feel the hosts' personas trap the focus on 80s films.
A strong sense of community and fan interactions in live chats enhances the listening experience.
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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 retrospective show about 1985 cinema that pairs hosts with a rotating roster of guests to unpack production details, locations, design, and cultural impact. Episodes blend nostalgia with deep dives into specific titles, often highlighting film locations, poster art, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, while spotlighting personal connections to the era. The format leans into enthusiastic storytelling and expert insights from guests ranging from film historians to collectors, creating a lively, community-driven discussion that resonates with longtime fans of 1980s cinema. A notable strength is mixing scholarly commentary with approachable nostalgia, making it easy for new listeners to jump in while rewarding dedicated fans with fresh perspecti... more

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