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Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

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Four Weddings and a Funeral
Philadelphia Experiment 2
The Quick and the Dead
Hawk the Slayer
Legend
British Wedding Culture
Hugh Grant
Drugs
Elf
Time Travel
1980s Fantasy Films
Gareth
Richard Curtis
Ridley Scott
Tim Curry
Fire In the Sky
Short Circuit
Ecstasy
Andie Macdowell
Gay Relationships

What are the The Best 1980s & 1990s Movies? Do you find yourself asking if the movies we loved while growing up were really that good? Have you caught yourself thinking, "why don't make movies like they use to?" Can you still remember spending your Friday Nights searching for the perfect movie rental at Blockbuster Video? Do you know what Blockbuster Video is? If you answered yes, then this is the... more

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This week on Shat the Movies, we're suiting up for Men in Black (1997), where aliens live among us, the government knows everything, and Will Smith learns the hard way not to touch the red button. Gene and Big D break down the perfect mix of sci-fi, ... more

This week, Shat The Movies puts on the sunglasses and uncovers John Carpenter's They Live, the cult classic that turns Reagan-era paranoia into a full-blown alien conspiracy. Starring "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as a drifter who discovers the world is secret... more

This week on Shat the Movies, we're asking the important question: what if Bigfoot was just… a really hairy houseguest? Harry and the Hendersons (1987) brings us a giant, gentle creature, a suburban family, and way more emotional damage than anyone s... more

Shat The Movies heads to New York City for Quick Change, the 1990 crime comedy starring Bill Murray as a master planner who pulls off the perfect bank robbery… only to discover escaping Manhattan is the real heist. Directed by Murray and Howard Frank... more

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Recent Guests

Mike (commissioner)
Fan who commissioned the episode request
Listener/commissioner
Episode: Quick Change (1990)
Rob H
Commissioner of the film and fan of 'Stakeout'
Episode: Stakeout (1987)
Steve Buscemi
Former classmate, Billy once bullied and later apologized to.
Episode: Billy Madison (1995)
Chris G.
Listener who commissioned the review in memory of his Beagle, Daisy
Episode: Used Cars (1980)
Tom Midland
Listener and supporter sharing personal experiences
Episode: Toy Soldiers (1991)
Rob Will Taylor
Commissioned the review of Halloween 2 and provided insights about the film
Episode: Halloween 2 (1981)
James L
A proud former video store clerk who commissioned the film, sharing his connection to punk culture.
Episode: SLC Punk! (1998)
Adam from Philly
A listener and film commissioner
Episode: Cloak & Dagger (1984)
Tom Crane
A long-time listener who commissioned Suburban Commando
Episode: Suburban Commando (1991)

Hosts

Gene Lyons
Host and co-host of the show, long-running presence in discussions about 80s/90s cinema.
Dick Ebert
Co-host known for its strong, opinionated takes and dynamic banter with Gene Lyons.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • queen of the harpies

    Jeez these 2 have a problem with EVERY movie!! They are just negative about everything! I've listened to a bunch but they just wear me down with all this gloomy, critical, pessimisstic attitude about every movie!! Talk about nitpicking. This isn't a movie review podcast it's a "let's just complain about everything" podcast. Pass.

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    manayunk wall
    United Statesa month ago
  • Opinions are like…

    In all fairness, my one star rating is a reflection of the one episode I listened to, so I recognize it is rather unfair to judge the entire series. With that said…

    Throughout the episode on The Untouchables, the hosts incorrectly (and continually) refer to the film as a “biopic”. It was never that. The ‘80’s were a time when it was quite in vogue to make movies out of old television shows. DePalma was tasked with reviving the spirit of “The Untouchables” (1959-63) starring Robert Stack and tha... more

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    1
    Stevenski
    United Statesa month ago
  • New here

    As a longtime fan of his and a new listener here I checked out the Airheads episode and it was good but hard to hear Brendan Fraser called Brandon throughout the episode .

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    4
    Dr Zombombie
    United States4 months ago
  • Yikes

    I listened to the Muriel’s Wedding episode. Apparently it’s fine and normal when men use women for sex but shallow and pathetic for a woman to be excited about their wedding day.

    Get bent, dude.

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    Oryx700
    United States4 months ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Been binging this podcast and I love it. They’re pretty spot on with their committee ratings of 80s and 90s movies, revisiting them to see if they hold up. Gene could be a little less woke, everything is “white males bad” and “that’s racist”, but he’s got a great radio voice and he and Big D are/were complete degenerates, which I can relate to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Don Vïctor
    United States4 months ago

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The show evokes strong nostalgia and fun banter, with audience passion for the hosts' takes.
The hosts are entertaining and nostalgic, with strong film insight.
Some listeners feel they nitpick too much and come off overly critical.

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Top Secret! (1984)
Q: How did you feel about the film's use of nostalgia?
It brought back memories of the Blockbuster experience and how movies felt more meaningful back then.
Top Secret! (1984)
Q: What did you think when Rob commissioned this?
I was a little worried because I have not always been the biggest fan of parodies.
Contact (1997)
Q: Was the movie engaging after the pod drop scene?
Both hosts agreed that while the pod drop was exciting, the movie began to lose momentum afterward.
Contact (1997)
Q: What movie are you reviewing today?
Today we are reviewing Contact, a classic science fiction drama from 1997.
The Untouchables (1987)
Q: What did you think of the opening credits?
The hosts had different opinions about the opening credits; one hated them while the other found them simple and effective.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on nostalgic deep-dives into 1980s and 1990s cinema, with a heavy emphasis on reexamining classic titles through candid banter, personal anecdotes, and listener commissions. Episodes mix meticulous discussion of film elements, cultural context, and memory-lane storytelling, often contrasting the era's filmmaking with contemporary standards. A notable trait is the collaborative, reader-driven nature of content—listeners commission reviews and the hosts lean into playful debate and strong personalities to fuel the conversations. The format tends to blend affectionate nostalgia with sharp, opinionated critiques, making it appealing to longtime fans seeking both entertainment and film insight from a hands-on, impression-driven... more

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