Circuits of Time - 80s Movie Reviews

Spanish gold, lost explorers, mysterious events and the looming threat of creeping urban development? Well, what's good enough for you is good enough for us so join JD and J-Dogg as we follow in the footsteps of Chester Copperpot- it's...The Goonies (1985)! The Goonies (1985) trademark of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Theme song: Aries Beats- Turbo Drive. Used with kind permission. Check out his excellent music: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriesBeats

She's your average heavy metal rockstar; he's a walking, talking duck. Together, they're magic, if only the Dark Overlord of the Universe would stop getting in the way! Join JD and J Dogg for a deep dive into the fowl underbelly of, er, Ohio, in this epic adventure, box office bomb and badly underrated movie, it's...Howard The Duck (1986)! Howard The Duck (1986) Copyright Marvel Entertainment, Lucasfilm and Universal Pictures. Theme song: Aries Beats- Turbo Drive. Used with kind permission. Check out his excellent music: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriesBeats

We all want to put on a show at Christmas, and nobody is trying more desperately to put on a show than Mr Clark Griswold, whose efforts to impress always end in disaster. Will he get that bonus? Well, join JD and Jingle Bells Jaffdog and enjoy this bonus episode for Christmas 2021! Theme song: Aries Beats- Turbo Drive. Used with kind permission. Check out his excellent music: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriesBeats National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) copyright Hughes Entertainment.

Ancient Chinese secret, huh? Demons, sorcerery, visual manifestations of natural phenomena, a charismatic lead, an absolutely wild ride of a movie is the focus of this episode. Join JD and J Dogg as they delve deep into the creative mind of John Carpenter as they investigate strange events in Chinatown in Big Trouble in Little China (1986). Big Trouble in Little China (1986) copyright 20th Century Fox. Theme song: Aries Beats- Turbo Drive. Used with kind permission. Check out his excellent music: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriesBeats

New season! You know how it is when you move to a new town as a teenager in the 1980s, it can one of two ways: karate fighting with the local hardened hoodlums, or a supernatural showdown with vicious vampires. In this case it is the latter, so do you still believe? Don't get lost in the shadows, find you way with JD and Jaffdog as they review The Lost Boys (1987). The Lost Boys (1987) Copyright Warner Bros. Entertainment Theme song: Aries Beats- Turbo Rush used with kind permission. Check out his excellent music: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriesBeats

You probably remember that geeky kid from school who had an odd family. What if they really had invented something that could revolutionise the world…but nearly costs the kids their lives?! Join JD and Jaffdog for a journey through the back yard in this analysis of Honey I Shrunk the Kids (1989). Apologies for any sound issues during this episode: our microphone shrank. Honey I Shrunk the Kids Copyright Walt Disney Pictures (1989) Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime Instagram @circuitsoftime80

Going through changes that affect your perception of the world? Finding that there's a little more hair on the chest, but unlike the others you're also howling at the moon? Join JD and J-Dogg for a transformative discussion about the cheesy, fun ride that is Teen Wolf (1985)! Teen Wolf Copyright Atlantic Releasing Corporation Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime Instagram@circuitsoftime80

Are you, yourself strange and unusual? Whether you are or not, join JD and Jaffdog as they delve into the creative mind and (Beetle) juices of one Tim Burton in the early stages of his long and illustrious career. Beetlejuice (1988) TM and Copyright Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime Instagram @circuitsoftime80

Sweet and endearing younger children, a surly older sibling, a family emergency and a slovenly uncle acting as babysitter conspire in John Hughes' endearing classic Uncle Buck (1989). Join JD and J-Dogg for a deep discussion about bone-idle Buck! Uncle Buck (1989) Copyright Hughes Entertainment Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime Instagram @circuitsoftime80

Man those things are STILL heavy! So strap on your proton pack and get ready as JD and J-Dogg capture the essence of Ghostbusters 2 in their trap. Do they slime the film or give it all of the praise and thanks of the people of New York? Ghostbusters 2 (1989). Copyright Columbia Pictures. Ghostbusters Copyright Run DMC Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime Instagram: circuitsoftime80

If there's something strange, in your neighbourhood, put a podcast on. Join JD and J-Dogg as they delve into the spooky world of the Ghostbusters (1984). This iconic film is a goldmine of discussion: join us to find out more about this classic! Ghostbusters (1984). Copyright Columbia Pictures. Ghostbusters theme Copyright Ray Parker Jr. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime Instagram: circuitsoftime80

Ever moved to a new place and found yourself tormented by a gang of homicidal karate students? Well have no fear as JD and J-Dogg take you under their wings to wax on about one of the ultimate films of the 1980s...The Karate Kid (1984)! The Karate Kid Copyright Delphi II Productions and Jerry Weintraub Productions. Training Hard theme Copyright Bill Conti. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive

Beretta? Check.  Vest? Check.  Wise cracks and little hope?  Check.  Join JD, J-Dogg and special guest host Ant Q to discuss one of the more intelligent  actioners of the 1980s...Die Hard! Die Hard (1988).  Copyright 20th Century Fox. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime

There are three rules to this episode: listen, tell your friends to listen and you can even listen even after midnight.  Join JD and J Dogg as they revisit a classic of the holiday season...Gremlins! Gremlins (1984) Copyright Amblin Entertainment. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime

It's 7.30am and you're already late for Saturday detention.  You're a teenager and life sucks, so do parents.  Do you empathise?  We do!  Join JD and Jaffdog as they delve into another classic from the John Hughes oeuvre: The Breakfast Club.  Listen now and don't you forget about this and other episodes of Circuits of Time. The Breakfast Club (1985) Copyright Universal Pictures, A&M Films, Channel Productions. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Don't You (Forget About Me) Copyright Universal Music Group. Tweet @Circuitsoftime

Welcome to prime time... Join JD and J-Dogg for a deep dive into the sadistic world of one Freddy Krueger in the 1984 horror classic ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984) A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Copyright New Line Cinema. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime

Join JD and J-Dogg in this cross-country exploration of a heartwarming, witty and still-hilarious film starring Steve Martin and the late, great John Candy...it's Planes, Trains and Automobiles! Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987).  Copyright Paramount Pictures. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime

Join JD, Jaffdog and special guest host Axel as we delve into the horror beneath the shiny veneer of American suburbia as we revisit The 'Burbs (1989)! The 'Burbs (1989). Copyright Universal Pictures. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime

We have the power…to watch old films in a new light! Join JD and J-Dogg as they delve into another action-packed spectacular from the mid-late ‘80s. You’ve played with the toys, you’ve seen the cartoon, you might have even eaten the cereal…now watch the action epic Masters of the Universe! Masters of the Universe Copyright Mattel and The Cannon Group, Inc. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime

Alright dirtbags, move it move move it! Get your riot gear on and report for duty as JD and J-Dogg tackle fondly-remembered favourite Police Academy (1984).  Does it stand the test of time; or is it time to give it arrest? Police Academy Copyright The Ladd Company. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Police Academy March Copyright Robert Folk. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive

Join JD and J-Dogg for a dissection of another 80s favourite: Twins (1988).  So take out the paper and the trash, sit back and relax to hear our first delve into a Schwarzenegger movie.  Be sure to check us out on Twitter @Circuitsoftime

Go in the closet, dig out Dad's old suit because in this episode, JD and J-Dogg explore a film from a genre that was perfectly suited for the 80's.  A bit of mystery, mixed with fantasy, fun and hard-nosed corporate America: it is...Big! Big (1988) copyright Gracie Films. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive

Join hosts JD and J-Dogg as they deep dive into John Hughes' classic Weird Science (1985). Get your pictures of Einstein at the ready, take out those bras and place them on your head. SHE'S ALIVE !!!!!! Update: Michael Berryman, who plays a mutant, IS very much still with us. Weird Science performed by Oingo Boingo. Produced by Danny Elfman and Steve Bartek. Soundtrack available on MCA Records. Weird Science Copyright Universal Pictures. Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive

Join JD, JD and special guest host Axl for our delve into the crime-infested world of Detroit…or is that New Detroit? Your Prime Directive for this episode is: sit back, listen and enjoy! Beretta trigger warning: Contain words that may offend. Tweet @Circuitsoftime Robocop and theme Trademark and Copyright Orion Pictures Corporation. Theme song copyright Timecop1983: https://timecop1983.com On the Run from the album Night Drive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive

I don't know I just work here: today JD and J-Dog discuss another time travel film from the 1980s and one that inspired the podcast's name...it has to be Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure! Tweet@Circuitsoftime Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure Trademark and Copyright Nelson Entertainment, Inc. Theme song Copyright Timecop1983: https://timecop1983.com On the Run from the album Night Drive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive

JD and J-Dog discuss the ins and outs of one of the greatest 80s films, no, one of the greatest films of all time- Back to the Future! Tweet @Circuitsoftime Back to the Future all Trademarks and Copyright: UNIVERSAL/U-DRIVE JOINT VENTURE, A CALIF LIABILITY COMPANY, AND U-DRIVE PRODUCTIONS, INC. Theme song Copyright Timecop1983: https://timecop1983.com On the Run from the album Night Drive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive