The year of 1985 was an eventful year for Hollywood, seeing the releases of such timeless classics as "The Goonies", "Back to the Future", and "The Breakfast Club". It also saw the release of this 80s Flick, a medieval fantasy adventure telling the unforgettable tale of two lovers who are placed under a terrible curse. She transforms into a hawk during the day, and he into a wolf by night. Together with the help of a crafty young thief, they must attempt to lift the curse for the sake of true love. So grab your sword, put on your armor, and mount your horse as Tim Williams and guest ..read more

In the early 1980s baseball films were rare with the most notable being the 1976 comedy The Bad News Bears. However Barry Levinson’s 1984 Oscar nominated flick sparked a resurgence leading to over 18 baseball themed films in the next decade. On the surface it appears as a traditional sports biopic, but it reveals deeper, almost artistic layers upon closer examination. It trancends mere athletic drama to become a quenissentially American fable and a crowd-pleasing fairytale. The story follows Roy Hobbs, a gifted baseball player whose career is tragically derailed. Years later reappears and an a ..read more

What happens when the battle for the soul of a small town gets fought in the most unexpected of arenas: the dance floor? This 80s flick, inspired by true events,  dared to answer that question and became one of the most influential movies of the decade!  In this small Utah town, the spirit of youth is a whispered song, until the new student from big city Chicago decides it’s time to crank up the volume. With his rebellious heart and dancing feet, he challenges the status quo, winning allies and sparking a cultural showdown that had audiences rooting for freedom and dancing in the ais ..read more

The first "Jaws" movie, directed by a young up-and-comer named Steven Spielberg, is a masterpiece; an incredibly tense, well-made, and well-acted film that created the summer blockbuster as we know it and changed the movie business forever. The first sequel, Jaws 2, can’t reach the heights of the original but it was a respectable enough follow-up. Then there’s this 80s flick! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, again! Set at Florida’s Sea World, the plot centers on a group of courageous individuals who must band together to confront a colossal menace lurki ..read more

This 80’s comedy classic is one remake that actually surpassed the original! The plot is simple, two con men with differing styles of grifting make a bet to see who can out-swindle a wealthy heiress on the glamorous French Riviera. From slapstick antics to razor-sharp wit, Steve Martin and Michael Caine deliver a masterclass in comedy as they pull off one hilarious scheme after another, trying to outsmart and out-con one another. So slick back your hair, dust up on your accents, and don’t forget to put the corks on your forks as Tim Williams and his guest co-hosts, Bethany Wells, Chris Adams ..read more

Are you ready for a high-octane adventure through the tumultuous world of teenage rebellion and automotive mayhem? Then jump into the driver’s seat because it's time to rediscover the laughter, hijinks, and teenage romance that made this 80s Flick a beloved cult classic. In the sun-soaked suburbs of California, we meet the lovesick teenager Les Anderson, whose one goal in life is to earn his driver's license and impress the girl of his dreams, Mercedes Lane. However, when Les fails his driving test, he embarks on a wild and reckless journey with his two friends after borrowing his grandfather ..read more

The buddy cop action-comedy movie hit its heyday by the end of the 1980s with genre-defining box office winners like "48 Hrs." and "Lethal Weapon." The formula is pretty straightforward - two wise-cracking detectives, who share almost nothing in common, team up and face a barrage of messy violent drama before coming together to fight the bad guys and save the day. This formula has proven to be effective, resulting in a lot of success, with occasional bright spots in the modern era. In 1986, a year before "Lethal Weapon" changed the game, director Peter Hyams directed this 80s flick starring tw ..read more

Get ready to test your knowledge about the silver screen sensations of the 1980s! From E.T. phoning home to Indiana Jones cracking his whip, we've got a reel-to-reel rundown of 80s movie trivia as you've never heard before. So grab your popcorn, and cozy up in your favorite recliner or bean bag chair, as eight guest co-hosts join host Tim Williams to play three rounds of 80s movie Trivia on this 100th episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast! Team A: Laramy Wells (from "Moving Panels" Podcast) Bethany Wells JB Huffman (from "Manly Movies" Podcast) Chris Adams (from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcas ..read more

This rollercoaster ride of espionage and intrigue is like a maze where secrets are hidden, loyalties are deceitful, and nothing is quite what it seems. But this 80s flick isn't just your run-of-the-mill thriller; it's a mind-bending carnival ride of suspense. A Navy officer's clandestine affair takes a treacherous turn when he becomes a pawn in a high-stakes conspiracy within the Pentagon. As the plot thickens he finds himself in a race against time, desperately untangling a complex web of lies while facing the imminent threat of exposure and danger. With unexpected twists, the movie kept audi ..read more

Set against the backdrop of heightened Cold War tensions, this 80s flick introduces us to two bumbling government employees unwittingly thrust into the world of international espionage. Tasked with a decoy mission to distract attention from a genuine covert operation, the duo becomes entangled in a web of conspiracies, encounters with KGB agents, and a journey that takes them from the treacherous terrains of Afghanistan to the frigid landscapes of the Soviet Union. It not only capitalizes on the chemistry between its lead actors but also serves as a parody of spy movie tropes prevalent in the ..read more