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

Shat on Entertainment
Blockbuster Video
Comedy
Samuel L. Jackson
Nicolas Cage
New York City
Nostalgia
Geena Davis
Hollywood
Con Air
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Desperado
Excalibur
Dungeons & Dragons
Betty Blue
Who's Harry Crumb
Love
Romeo + Juliet
Denzel Washington
Bruce Willis
Class Of Nuke 'em High

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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Latest Episodes

This week on Shat the Movies, we're going back to school with Mr. Holland's Opus (1995), the story of a musician who takes a teaching job while dreaming of something bigger. Gene and Big D break down Richard Dreyfuss' decades in the classroom, the st... more

This week, Gene and Big D review The Power of One (1992), the historical drama directed by John G. Avildsen (Rocky) and starring Stephen Dorff, Morgan Freeman, John Gielgud, and a very young, very hateable Daniel Craig — in his feature film debut.

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It's episode 503 and commissioner Shane — fantasy baseball champion, Jump Rope for Heart hero, and listener since episode four — finally gets his pick: Pixar's 2006 animated comedy Cars.

Dick watched it with his daughter, Emma. Gene watched it for ... more

This week on Shat the Movies, we're heading to Camp North Star for Meatballs (1979), the summer camp comedy that helped launch Bill Murray into movie stardom. Gene and Big D revisit the pranks, camp rivalries, and Murray's unforgettable charm to see ... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen M.
Listener who commissioned The Quest for the show
Listener / Commissioner
Episode: The Quest (1996)
Steven M
Listener who commissioned Diggstown for review
Episode: Diggstown (1992)
Paul from Middlesbrough
Listener who commissioned the film
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Episode: American Pie (1999)
Christopher Dees
Commissioner who commissioned True Colors
Episode: True Colors (1991)
Chris Rodin
Guest who suggested the film for discussion
Episode: True Colors (1991)
Chris D
Repeat commissioner who requested the film for tonight's episode
Episode: The Way of the Gun (2000)
Stephen Jenkins
Listener who commissioned the Rocky episode and participates as a guest commentator
Episode: Rocky (1976)
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)

Hosts

Gene Lyons
Host of Shat the Movies; co-host on the longer-running shows and involved in 80s & 90s film reviews.
Dick Ebert
Co-host of the show and frequent collaborator on 80s/90s film reviews; appears across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Love the show

    I love this show. I enjoy before listening to it, I watch the film and put my own grade—— which I try to be as close to the average of the two of them. I am really glad Roger and ash are gone (hate to say that but I did not like them.). But the current hosts are wonderful. And it has been fun to see how the two of them has changed in their opinjons over time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Movie man Jeff
    United States22 days ago
  • PCU

    Came here to listen to the PCU movie review, and couldn’t finish it. Not a fan of Ash, she’s so negative. Was hoping for a discussion of people who actually appreciate the movie. Oh, and it’s VAN WILDER not VAN WALDER!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mrsabsolutcannon
    United Statesa month ago
  • I gave them a shot but….

    I tried listening to a few episodes, but stopped when they went on a rant about how hard it is to be a man. I came to listen to guys talk about movies. I don’t want to listen to a group of White men, lecture me about how hard they have it.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Delly Doll
    United States2 months ago
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    POLTERGEIST

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    0823ft
    Canada2 months ago
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    that reproduction song was gold

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    United States3 months ago

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Praises banter and nostalgia, with occasional nitpicks about plot holes.
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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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A witty, nostalgia-driven show that revisits beloved 1980s and 1990s films through lively host banter, deep-dive scene discussion, and guest commissions from fans and industry-minded listeners. Episodes blend personal memories, production trivia, and cultural context, often weighing a movie's enduring appeal against dated sensibilities. Notable strengths include a willingness to challenge conventional takes, enthusiastic engagement with listener-supplied prompts, and a consistent focus on re-evaluating classic titles for modern audiences. Potential listeners who appreciate candid debates, pop culture nostalgia, and guest-driven framing will likely find it engaging and entertaining.

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