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Dissecting The 80s

Tripp and Andrew Laino

Tripp and Andrew Laino have been watching movies together since 1992, and making fun of them together since 1999, when a rainy afternoon of babysitting turned into 8 hours of cheesy science fiction and jokes. Raised on a strict diet of 80s movies, the pair have an undying love for the decade and all of the weird, wonderful cinema therein, despite barely being there for it. Every other week (since 2014) they dissect a movie and the bizarre cinema quirks of 30-odd years ago.

tv & film film reviews

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01:07:22

#133 Howling V: The Rebirth

Dissecting The 80s ·

2019/08/26

It's the end of Season 5, so we're celebrating with a part 5 film: Howling 5: The Rebirth (not to be confused with Part 6: The Reborn!). Why is there almost NO werewolf action in this? WHO IS STAVROS? How many different things are being ripped off simultaneously here? Plus, Andrew besmirches Thriller and Tripp gets mad. Support us on Patreon! “Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords:

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#131 Flashdance (Clip)

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2019/08/23

Out now for supporters at the $5 and up level is our live episode about Flashdance, recorded at the Philly Podcast Festival in 2019! Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon and you can hear the complete episode! “Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Flashdance, Philly Podcast Festival, 80s, Movie, Retro, 80s, Podcast, Eighties

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01:11:34

#132 Weekend at Bernie's

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2019/08/12

In celebration of its 30th anniversary (and our Dad's birthday!) we spent a Weekend At Bernie's! Seriously, how does no one realize this guy's dead? Is there anything grosser than sex with a dead guy? Does anyone understand this insurance scam? Do we...actually like this movie? All this and more! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Weekend at

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01:16:15

#130 The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

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2019/07/29

Thanks to Jason in Phoenix, we had to watch The Garbage Pail Kids Movie! Is this the worst movie in the show's history? (Yes). Why can't any of their faces move? Why are they so truly horrifying? What kids wanted to see this? Why is magic real in this movie? Why is Mackenzie Astin constantly trying to get himself beat up? See this movie if you want to see what it looks like if a Muppet movie is made by clueless, heartless idiots! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod

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01:10:36

#129 Real Genius

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2019/07/15

Listener Request Month Pick #2 comes from Patreon supporter Tom! Is this peak Val Kilmer? Could he be any more charming? How does no one know they're making a weapon?! Why is this 15-year-old in a relationship with a 19-year-old? Where does this rank amongst movie uses of Jiffy Pop? All this and more! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Pet

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01:12:47

#128 Midnight Madness

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2019/07/01

It's the very first Listener Request Month, and the first selection is Patreon supporter Michele's choice: Midnight Madness! The game master has created a zany scavenger hunt all over Los Angeles. What's the best method for organizing a hunt? Why is Flounder eating raw marshmallows? When did Hare Krishna disappear from airports? It's also the very first movie appearance by one of our favorites: Michael J. Fox! All this and more! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod

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01:27:50

#127 Can't Stop the Music

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2019/06/17

It's PRIDE month, and we're celebrating with a very gay movie: Can't Stop The Music! It's a kinda-sorta biopic about The Village People starring 80s heartthrob Steve "The Guttes" Guttenberg, and Caitlyn Jenner...based purely on decathlon prowess? Why were Americans so into the decathlon? Who decided to make a movie with just two actors in SIX of the eight main roles? Plus, Tripp admits a dark secret. All this and more! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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01:07:34

#126 Godzilla

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2019/06/03

Oh no, Godzilla! We're celebrating the big screen return of everyone's favorite irradiated lizard king with Godzilla 1985! This weird American re-cut of the Japanese release has the bare minimum of plot, a whole lot of giant rubber monster madness and some very weird voice acting choices. PLUS! Godzilla vapes! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords:

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01:13:29

#125 Wired

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2019/05/20

In celebration of Elton John's biopic (bye-op-ick?), we waded into the most tasteless one, perhaps of all time: Wired. WHO IS THIS MOVIE FOR? Why do they hate Belushi SO MUCH? How did Chiklis end up having a career? Why is it just SO TASTELESS? Plus, Tripp hates all biopics, we talk wigs and so much more! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: John

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01:31:14

#124 Working Girl

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2019/05/06

It's almost Mother's Day and we were fresh out of gift ideas, so we gave our mom the gift of an episode she'd been asking for forever: Working Girl! This sassy sister film to Die Hard features a snackable Harrison Ford, a big heel turn from our queen Sigourney Weaver, and Melanie Griffith's performance on the Kate Hudson Corollary! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution

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01:16:52

#123 Magnum P.I./Murder, She Wrote Crossover!

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2019/04/22

In celebration of the release of the crossover event of THIS century, we headed back to the last century to discuss the crossover event of the last century: When Jessica Fletcher took a Hawaiian vacation with Magnum, P.I.! (Magnum, P.I. Season 7, Episode 9 "Novel Connection" and Murder, She Wrote Season 3, Episode 8 "Magnum on Ice") Why does it take so long for Jessica Fletcher to show up? Why is there a ridiculous "B" plot in this Magnum Episode? How weird is it to see the syndication ending first

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01:15:53

#122 Pet Sematary

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2019/04/08

Sometimes, dead is better. It's the original Pet Sematary, since the remake dropped this week! Andrew has a surprisingly decent Fred Gwynne, while Tripp's is thoroughly mediocre, a phenomenal child actor (seriously!), a delightful doll shot, a home in dire need of a fence, and some truly scary stuff with Zelda! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords:

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01:06:03

#121 Critters

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2019/03/25

It's the internet's newest podcast: Clouded by the Zane, a Billy Zane podcast! Critters fever is striking the nation, with a Shudder show and a Syfy movie coming, so we went back where it all started! Is this Billy Zane a bad boy or a prep? Just how big is a critter, and is a critter also a ghoulie? Do critters go to college? Plus, an ode to M. Emmet Walsh's front hair bit. Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution

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#119 Dirty Dancing CLIP

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2019/03/15

Out now for Patreon subscribers, it's our live episode on Dirty Dancing, recorded at the Baltimore Podcast Festival! Get this, plus THREE other live episodes immediately when you sign up at the $5/month tier or higher. Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Patreon, 80s, Movie, Retro, 80s, Podcast, Eighties

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01:26:28

#120 ...All the Marbles

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2019/03/11

This podcast carries less than $20, please don't rob it! Tying into the surprisingly successful "Fighting with My Family", it's an 80s movie about wrestling ladies: ...All the Marbles. Tripp uses the slang of the youth, Is Peter Falk a snack? Adventures in minor crimes, Burt Young appears on the show again and is Oscar-tier gross, some competent wrestling and OH MY THE COSTUMES! It's a hidden gem on Dissecting the 80s! All this and more. Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod

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01:11:58

#118 The Incredible Hulk Returns

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2019/02/25

FOURBRUARY continues with the NBC TV Movie The Incredible Hulk Returns! Why is there so much Hulk in this backdoor pilot for Thor? Did they buy this hammer at Home Depot? How much trauma did Bill Bixby endure wearing these contacts? Plus, Tripp admits to watching way, way, way too much Supernatural, and a possibly-too-long tangent about the DC Film Universe! All this and more! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros, Wish Background, Jingle Bells Calm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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01:22:52

#117 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

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2019/02/11

It's the fifth edition of FOURBRUARY, and the last gasp of Cannon-uary! We watched Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, and it was...not good. Why are there SO MANY unconnected scenes? What's with Gene Hackman doing the voice of Nuclear Man? Why is Muriel Hemingway wearing David Byrne's suit? How did anyone get suckered into making this?! Why are the effects so cheap? All this and more - plus a big Patreon announcement! Support us on Patreon! “NewsSting, Ouroboros, Wish Background, Jingle Bells Calm”

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01:29:31

#116 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

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2019/01/28

Cannon-uary continues with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, an almost-awesome sequel from Tobe Hooper! We join Stretch at a random radio station in rural Texas to maybe fall in love with Leatherface? Is Chop Top the most unsettling villain we've seen on the show? Just what's the deal with the Leatherface Family? Plus, Tripp tells an insane story of accidental assault in a movie theater! (It was Greg Raymer's sunglasses in the World Series of Poker, by the way.) All this and more! Support us on

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02:48

Great Muppet Caper Promo

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2019/01/27

This is a snippet of our Great Muppet Caper live episode, recording in 2017 as part of the Philly Podcast Festival. We've hit $50 per month on Patreon, so this bonus episode is available to ALL Patreon subscribers! Visit Patreon.com/Dissectingthe80s to sign up and hear the rest!

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01:12:39

#114 Lifeforce

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2019/01/14

Out-of-context-quote from this episode: “Hey, wanna do some sex stuff?” It’s Lifeforce on the opening version of Cannon-uary, our celebration of the 25th anniversary of the end of Cannon films! Is Naked Space Vampires a better title? Why is there … Continue reading →

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