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The 80s Movie Podcast

Edward Havens
Desperately Seeking Susan
Collision Course
Susan Seidelman
Jay Leno
Madonna
Classic Cars
Smithereens
Rosanna Arquette
Hollywood Strikes
De Laurentiis Entertainment Group
Cannes Film Festival
1970s New York City Punk Scene
New York City
Orion Pictures
HBO
You Bet Your Life
Brat Pack
Andrew Mccarthy
Evil Dead 2
Sam Raimi

We’re your ticket to the movies! Since 2019, film historian and former critic Edward A. Havens III has carefully curated a unique cinematic journey through 1980s films, covering a wide variety of aspects of cinema of the day, from distributors barely remembered and films long forgotten, to the biggest actors and filmmakers of the decade.

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On this episode, we continue our look back at the 1980s movies of iconoclastic director Susan Seidelman as we pull the curtain back on the film she felt was an appropriate follow-up to her breakthrough film Desperately Seeking Susan, the sci-fi roman... more

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On this episode, we speak with modern day renaissance man Todd Downing about his five favorite fantasy films of the 1980s.

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On this episode, our first episode of our seventh season and first in more than six months, our host apologizes for baiting and switching episodes, explains the long delay, and talks about the only movie ever made to star comedian and talk show host ... more

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On this episode, we’re going to continue with our series on the 1980s movies of director Susan Seidelman, talking about her biggest hit film, 1985’s Desperately Seeking Susan.

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Edward Havens is a film historian and former critic, known for his in-depth knowledge of 1980s cinema. He guides listeners through the intricate details of film production and storytelling from the era, sharing personal anecdotes that enrich the listening experience.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • What a deep dive!

    I really feel like I learned all of the aspects of the film making process for Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Fascinating stuff! If you love 80s movies and you want to learn everything about your favorites, this is the pod for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Halleysfifth84
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredibly entertaining

    More than just a movie review podcast, Edward organizes many episodes by theme, director, or film distributor. For example, in 2023 he released a 5-part series on the early films of Miramax, and an entire episode on the Marvel films of the decade. He has a great voice and conversational style. Also, all of his podcasts are less than an hour long (and many less than 30 mins) — no filler, just good research and analysis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glen Haley
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent podcast, and just a ton of fun!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AMPearson
    3 years ago
  • 80's movies never had it that good.

    Edward is thorough in his research, entertaining with stories of the movies and history of the 80’s. I’m impressed with the professionalism. The stories were engrossing and I looked up after what I thought was 10 minutes and I was 40 minutes into an episode. If you love the 80’s, this is the movie podcast you need to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Radioboys
    United States3 years ago
  • Thorough and fascinating!

    I started off listening to the episode about The Last Temptation of Christ, and holy moly it’s so fascinating hearing how it came to be and Edward’s experience going to see it! Love how thorough and well researched this is. Essential for film nerds!

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    Stephaline69
    Australia3 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its unique focus on both well-known and obscure films from the 1980s, providing a rich tapestry of memories and knowledge.
Listeners appreciate the thorough research and love for 80s films, often noting the engaging storytelling and personal anecdotes shared by the host.
Some listeners express a desire for more dynamic narration, indicating that the host's style may not resonate with everyone, though they still appreciate the content.

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