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Love your 80's movies? This is your podcast! Join Gidgit Von LaRue and AngryMan as they look at all those amazing movies we grew up watching time and time again.

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    • Dec 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 263 EPISODES

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    241 – Top Twelve Movies of 1987

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 77:53


    It's Retro Cinema's last podcast for 2021 and we thought we'd hit one of the biggest years in film ever with our Top Twelve Movies of 1987. Thank you everybody for all the feedback and have a wonderful Christmas and New Years. … Read more

    240 – My Neighbour Totoro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 39:56


    This week Angry and his daughter Lucie chat about the wonderful Studio Ghibli classic, My Neighbour Totoro … Read more

    239 – Top Ten Funniest Movies of the 80s

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 54:21


    This month we're about the laughs! Join us as we look back at those fun 80s movies that we still quote today and still laugh at today! … Read more

    238 – UHF

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 78:23


    This week Angry and Gidgit are shiftless dreamers as we podcast the hilarious “Weird Al” Yankovic's only feature film: UHF / The Vidiot from UHF. Just make sure to use the dewey decimal system. … Read more

    237 – Quest for Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 72:40


    This week it's Gidgit's 80s movie birthday choice. Gidgit and Angry travel back 80,000 years to Paleolithic Europe to podcast Jean-Jacques Annaud's 1981 film Quest for Fire. A film every Homo Erectus should enjoy! … Read more

    236 – Heartbreak Ridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 74:26


    It's November! Which means it's birthday pick time and first up is Angry's choice as we join the a Recon unit of the US Marines under the guidance of Gunnery Sargent Tom Highway. Time to Improvise, Adapt and Overcome! … Read more

    235 – Top Ten 80s Movie Kills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 51:32


    Being Halloween, this week we're all about those epic kills we saw in 80s cinema. Violent, visceral and so so satisfying in many cases. Join us and hear your thoughts too! … Read more

    234 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 88:57


    This Halloween week of 80s horror Gidgit is joined by first time guest Ryan L. Terry from Four's A Crowd podcast to podcast A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors with Nancy's return and film debut of Patricia Arquette. Welcome to prime time bitch! https://t.co/R9VR4vOXc0?amp=1 … Read more

    Dream Warriors Podcast Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 3:03


    Unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control the full movie podcast of A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors will be coming out next week. Our deepest apologies and special apology to my wonderful guest Ryan L. Terry. But all is not lost check out our promo of the podcast and hope you tune in next week for the full episode. … Read more

    233 – Near Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 64:53


    Now a cult classic, but a great film even at the time of release. Katheryn Bigelow brings us her seductive dark with a great cast and tight film making. Enjoy our review of Near Dark! … Read more

    232 – Top Ten Movies of 1986

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 64:05


    This month we look at the movies of 1986! And it might be our most difficult list yet when you consider just how deep the list goes of awesome movies from this one single year! Lots of shout outs too! … Read more

    231b – Raising Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 58:42


    This week we finish our look at one of the funniest odd films from the 80s – Raining Arizona ! … Read more

    231a – Raising Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 61:44


    “Sometimes it's a hard world for the little things”. Join Angry & Gidgit as they discuss their first Coen brothers movie the 1987 Crime/Comedy cult film Raising Arizona…part one … Read more

    230 – Honey, I shrunk the kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 68:36


    This week we're family friendly and out in the yard! Problem is we're only a 1/4 inch high!  Join Gidgit and Angry as we re-watch this fun film!! … Read more

    229 – Top Ten 80’s British Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 62:46


    It's end of month time and we are heading back to the old dart to podcast Top Ten 80's British Films. This episode Gidgit is joined by Brian from Launching the Pilot podcast over there in the UK as they countdown the best of British. Check Brian's podcast out here where he talks about the pilot episodes of TV shows. https://launchingthepilot.podbean.com/ … Read more

    228b – Superman 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 43:21


    So how does it end? And what does Angry think of the Donner cut? All this and more in this second part episode! … Read more

    228a – Superman 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 55:30


    Well it turned out to need two parts to enjoy this movie properly! Join us for all the drama and it's Lester vs Donner as Gidgit and Angry talk all things Krypton!  … Read more

    227 – Elvira: Mistress of the dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 72:54


    This week we kick back to watch the classic comedy – with a touch of horror – starring the amazing @therealelvira – Cassandra Peterson! This week we're all about Elvira! … Read more

    226 – Blue Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 72:42


    With some great action sequences and probably the best helicopter in cinema history this week we join Murphy and his JAFO as they fly over Los Angeles fighting crime in Blue Thunder! … Read more

    225 – Top Ten Animals in 80s Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 48:02


    This week we're all about the animals in 80's movies. Pets or otherwise we look at some of the cuddly and not so cuddly friends in 80s cinema! … Read more

    224 – Cobra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 70:29


    We're riding with the hero of the Zombie squad this week as he tries to keep an innocent woman safe from the New World Order! Join us as we revisit Cobra! … Read more

    223 – Hellraiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 66:51


    “I have seen the future of horror and his name is Clive Barker” – Stephen King (quote).  This week Angryman and Gidgit Von LaRue head back down the horror path opening the lament configuration box to unleash the Cenobites on you all in our podcast of Hellraiser (1987) … Read more

    222 – Tribute to Richard Donner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 25:14


    Richard Donner was an American Director and Producer of film and television and occasional comic book writer. After directing the horror film the Omen (1976) Donner became famous for directing the first modern super hero film Superman (1978). This is our dedication to the great man. … Read more

    221 – Top Ten LGBT characters in 80s movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 50:50


    June being Pride Month, we decide to celebrate some of the fantastic fun and entertaining characters from the LGBT community in 80s movies! Trust us, it's fabulous! … Read more

    220 – Splash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 76:31


    This week we wander the streets of New York with a mermaid! Join us as we join Alan and Madison for a few days in the Big Apple! … Read more

    219 – The Transformers: The Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 50:58


    It's here!! Long requested, finally podcasted! This week Gdgit and Angry have a look at the original Transformer movie! … Read more

    218 – Victor/Victoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 68:15


    Well it's here! Gidgit and Angry give their take on this give their thoughts on this theatrical fun romp through cinema and gender roles!  … Read more

    217 – Top Ten 80s Movies with Sex Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 71:38


    It's the end of the month which means it Top Ten time. Make sure your parents are out of the room, lock the door and strap in for Top Ten 80s Movies with Sex Workers. This week Gidgit is joined again by her partner Colonel Kickhead to cover a Top Ten topic chosen by our listeners.  … Read more

    216 – Runaway Train

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 72:30


    Climb on board the Runaway Train as it barrels through the snowy desolate Alaskan wilderness. Our podcast of the 1985 independent action thriller film Runaway Train available now. … Read more

    215 – The Cannonball Run

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 74:30


    This week we're innoring the speed limit and racing across America. Join Gidgit and Angry as they have fun with the star studded action packed Cannonball Run! … Read more

    214 – War Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 87:37


    In a massive episode, Gidgit and Angry have a look at one of the most popularly requested movies from the 80s that has influenced cinema ever since!  Play a game and listen to us talk all things War Games! … Read more

    213 – Top Ten Animated 80s Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 64:01


    Gidgit and Angry are back! At the same time! Following on from the Fox and Hound, this week it's all about animation! We're well known for our love of animation and so this week we look at some of the amazing work created during the best decade for movies… … Read more

    212 – The Fox and the Hound

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 37:31


    This week, Angry is joined by his daughter Lucie to have a look at a Disney classic that shows just why their movies have enchanted us for years! … Read more

    211 – Top Ten 80s Movie Douchebags

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 71:11


    This week it's another awesome 80s movies Top Ten! Colonel Kickhead head returns as guest and joins Gidgit on counting down their Top Ten 80s movie Douchebags. … Read more

    210 – Top Ten Kick A** 80’s Movies Female Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 65:53


    March being International Women's Month, we thought we'd take a look at some of the amazing characters of cinema that just happened to be female. So many to choose from too!! … Read more

    209 – Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 75:09


    This week Gidgit Von Larue is joined by her guest Colonel Kickhead to talk and talk and talk and let me tell you something….this is the Meaning Of Life! … Read more

    208b – Witness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 47:20


    This week we finish out our look at one of the great films from the 80s. John Book is now among the Amish, but can he survive to bring the killers to justice?  … Read more

    208a – Witness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 58:50


    A great tight perfectly written cop thriller from the 80s – but's it's so much more. Joi Gidgit and Angryman as they begin their look into the wonderful Witness! … Read more

    207 – Coming to America

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 70:58


    Just in the nick of time for the ling awaited sequel, Gidge and Angry look at the original Coming to America – the film that has Eddie Murphy in it 4 times! Podcast out now … Read more

    206 – F/X

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 65:04


    This week it's the Bryan/Brian team up of Brown and Dennehy as we enjoy the thriller set in the world of movie special effects. Great plot, great scenes and we will spoil the ending! … Read more

    205 – Top Ten Movies of 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 84:48


    It's Top Ten time again! Due to our guest 80sHog not being able to record The Evil Dead this week, Gidgit's partner Colonel Kickhead has kindly stepped up to countdown the Top Ten Movies of 1985 with Gidgit. … Read more

    204 – Top Ten 80s Fantasy Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 54:17


    This episode Gidgit and Angry have a look at some of the amazing fantasy films from the 1980s – Spooky, epic, children's and everything in between were all there for us to enjoy – and do so all over again! … Read more

    203 – Dead Calm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 76:10


    For Australia Day celebrations this year, we look at this vastly underrated Aussie thriller. Three actors, a boat load of talent and a great tense film. You can't miss this classic! … Read more

    202b – The Princess Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 59:41


    This week we round out our podcasts on this amazing film beloved by so many. Join us all here at the Retro Cinema as we give our thoughts on an absolute 80s classic!     End song credit: True Love / Schmoyoho… Read more

    202a – The Princess Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 55:49


    This week we begin our two parter on one of our absolute favourite movies of all time, let alone the 1980's!  Join Gidgit and Angry as they start to chat about the wonderful Princess Bride! … Read more

    201 – A view to a kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 76:08


    Well it only took five years but here's our first Bond film. Lots of laughs and trivia in this one, we think it's an underrated entry into the 007 pantheon! … Read more

    200 – Top Ten 80s Sci-Fi Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 58:35


    For the epic 200th episode of the Retro Cinema we look at a genre that helped define 80s cinema. Are your favourite science fiction films in our lists? Also, loads of shout outs! … Read more

    199 – Silent Night Deadly Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 105:17


    Have you been nice…or have you been naughty? Gidgit is joined by jolly Huw from the Undead Wookie Podcast to cover the controversial 1984 Christmas slasher horror film Silent Night, Deadly Night. https://soundcloud.com/huw-lloyd-2 … Read more

    198b – A Christmas Story Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 52:02


    Join jolly Angryman and mistletoe Gidgit von Larue as they cover the much anticipated part 2 of the classic family festive favourite…A Christmas Story. Try not to break your major award. https://lanawhitemusic.com/… Read more

    198a – A Christmas Story Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 70:15


    Turn on your leg lamp, get the hound dogs out of your house and go get your decoder ring as Angryman and Gidgit von Larue podcast part one of this 1983 American classic Christmas movie A Christmas Story. (and remember be careful where you put your tongue). … Read more

    197 – Top Ten Movies of 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 61:34


    This week we're all about the best of 1984. With truckloads of shoutouts and some very personal choices, it's on to see what was the best of this amazing year in cinema! … Read more

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