Category: 80s
BMFcast 573 – Terror Squad – Hairrorist
Terror Squad (1987) brings us and a group of Libyans to 1980s Kokomo, Indiana, where an attempt to blow up a nuclear power plant leads to one of the longest car chase sequences we’ve ever witnessed. Eventually it settles into a hostage negotiation thing. Can Chuck Connors talk these bad guys down? Will that bus ever arrive? All these questions and more are answered this episode!
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BMFcast 571 – I’m Gonna Git You Sucka – Blaxploitation-ploitation
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) is Keenen Ivory Wayans’ ode to blaxploitation, and a fitting way to end this year’s Blaxploitation History Month. It’s packed with jokes, as well as BMFcast alums, with Jim Brown, Bernie Casey, Isaac Hayes and even Steve James making appearances. Do the jokes hit as hard as our favorite heroes? Only one way to find out if we’ve found gold or OG’d on chains.
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BMFcast565 – Nine Deaths of the Ninja – General Honey Hump
Nine Deaths of the Ninja (1985) officially begins Ninjanuary! Sho Kosugi returns as a member of D.A.R.T., the world’s most elite anti-terrorism squad. They have to save a bus full of diplomats, children and tour guides who have been taken hostage. Featuring some of the most bizarre villains we’ve ever seen, does this ninja movie that’s more James Bond by way of GI Joe deliver the goods or leave us stranded in the jungle?
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BMFcast Extra 207 – Collision Course
Collision Course (1989) pairs Jay Leno and Pat Morita as mismatched buddycops solving a case in Detroit. Much racism, zero laughs and one very insane moment late in the film is the result. Bonus: Harlo explains that he cannot see Jay Leno.
This episode was previously premium Patreon content which originally posted on December 21st, 2020.
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BMFcast563 – The Brain – Typical Canadian Christmas
The Brain (1988) is our second film from director Ed Hunt (Alien Warrior). While not nearly as insane as that film, it does have its own “Uhhh, what the heck is this?” thing going on. Canadian teens are menaced by a giant brain that eats people and wants a popular TV show. And it’s a Christmas movie.
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BMFcast562 – The Sword and the Sorcerer – Talonkinesis
The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) was the late director Albert Pyun’s first film. Most would also argue that it was his best film, and we’re here to tell you that they’re not wrong. The details here aren’t too important, but your standard fantasy tropes are all in place and if that’s what you’re into you’re going to have a good time.
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BMFcast Extra 205 – Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe (1987) is Cannon Films’ attempt to make money off the mostly no longer relevant He-Man franchise, starring Dolph Lundgren in the vehicle that was supposed to make him a star. Also along for the ride are Courtney Cox, Tom Paris from Star Trek Voyager and Mr. Strickland from Back to the Future.
This episode was previously premium Patreon content which originally posted on December 1st, 2020.
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BMFcast561 – Alien Warrior – An Afterschool Special for Dirtbags
Alien Warrior (1985) is one of those movies. It’s baffling in all the best ways. It’s about a beefy space alien man who comes to Earth to defeat “Great Evil”. Once here he runs afoul of evil pimp Mr. One and also helps kids learn to read after building a sports car from scratch. Who is this for?!
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BMFcast559 – Mercenary Fighters – Superfly DDT
Mercenary Fighters (1988) is a Cannon release about a group of, uh… mercenary fighters who are hired to remove some rebels from a small African country. While doing so, some of them (mainly Reb Brown) seem to think they’re not doing the right thing. He keeps doing it long after he comes to that conclusion though. It’s not very clear. But he gets to yell and stuff, so there’s there.
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BMFcast557 – Zombie High – Get Busy Child
Zombie High (1987) is neither about zombies nor high school. Adult children at a private academy get turned into 80s yuppies so that the staff can drink their sweet, sweet goo and live forever. There’s not a lot to discuss which is why the conversation devolves into nothing but Blacula and Supernatural talk. Enjoy!
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