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New Release

Where we make our favorite new TV shows feel SPECIAL (and sometimes movies). Instant reactions. Deep dives. Theories. What more could you want? Featuring Drew, Ashley, Derrick, Jamie, and others! newrelease.substack.com

tv & film film reviews

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Ninja 3: The Domination (1984) "He's the ultimate...

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2020/09/14

The week on New Release 1984 … stealth assassins Ashley, Derrick, and Drew slice into a crucial piece of ninja movie cannon. Ninja 3: The Domination is what you get when you mix The Exorcist with non-sensical, gratuitous, freaking awesome ninja action. In the first ten minutes alone there’s a ninja taking down a golf cart, helicopter, and damn near the entire police force of Arizona. Find out where on the dominance scale the ninja of this movie rank against legends of pop culture ninja past. Do you

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68:48

The Brother From Another Planet (1984) 🗽

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2020/09/07

This week on New Release 1984 … out-of-towners Ashley, Derrick, and Drew visit the arthouse cinema to see something that feels like a very personal story. The Brother From Another Planet is sci-fi that cares more about making an emotional connection than it does about dazzling with special effects (although look out for one moment). We do our best to unpack the themes of the movie, while acknowledging how different our American experience has been from the Black characters featured here. Lastly, as

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64:55

C.H.U.D. (1984) "They're not staying down there,...

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2020/08/31

This week on New Release 1984 … humanoids Ashley, Derrick, and Drew examine some unusual activity taking place below street level. Who made these C.H.U.D. and what do they want? It’s not every day you stare a cannibalistic yellow-eyed stretchy-necked mutant in the face and live to podcast about it. But we did! Oh yes, we gab about body horror and rank the most terrifying underground dwellers in movie history. If you’re curious what’s lurking below the surface of this creature feature, then type ‘New

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53:46

Children of the Corn (1984) “An adult nightmare” 🌽

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2020/08/24

This week on New Release 1984 … cornballs Ashley, Derrick, and Drew sink their teeth into a creepy kid classic. Do you know the difference between a scythe and a sickle? You better believe these Children of the Corn do. We also figure out where this crop of budding child psychopaths fits in amongst the Damiens and Regans and Rosemary Babies of movie history. If you’re not afraid to walk behind the rows with us, then why not subscribe to ‘New Release 1984’ on Spotify or Apple. Tune in Friday 📺 Get

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65:41

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th...

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2020/08/17

The week on New Release 1984 … jacks-of-all-trades / masters-of-some Ashley, Derrick, and Drew diagnose a shaggy, but otherwise lovable cult classic. Is Buckaroo Banzai the hero we need in 2020 or a hero only the 80s deserve? After sorting through a plot with more holes than old Swiss, we share our personal favorite cult hits and decide whose nostalgia matters more. Spoiler: always mine! … (is what everyone thinks). Anyways, if you like your alien-fighting adventures with a side of hi-jinx and a

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75:28

Red Dawn (1984) "World War III has begun" 🔴

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2020/08/10

This week on New Release 1984 … Wolverines Ashley, Derrick, and Drew look for silver linings through a haze of global annihilation. Yay! Can a group of PG-thirteens put a dent in the armor of the supposed big bad Soviet empire … and how many lives will be lost along the way? Let’s set the over/under for on screen deaths at 100. If all that sounds like a downer—well—don’t fret, for this week we’re ranking the Best Movies Ever, When You’re 13. Warning: this episode contains adult language, adult

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55:39

Revenge of the Nerds (1984) "Their time has come!" 🤓

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2020/08/05

The week on New Release 1984 (sorry for the delay! technical issues) … skeezes Ashley, Derrick, and Drew nerd out on an iconic sex comedy. Does it hold up under closer examination or fall apart like lead under your block eraser? We also rank the Most Talented nerds from movies as seen through their talent show performances. You can expect a little something for everyone this week, so search “New Release 1984” on Spotify or Apple to party! Tune in Friday 📺 Get full access to New Release at

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71:04

Purple Rain (1984) "Prince in his first motion...

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2020/07/27

This week on New Release 1984 … solo artists Ashley, Derrick, and Drew gear up for a strange viewing experience. On one hand, you got Prince doing rad Prince things on stage … on the other, there’s Prince (and every other male character) modeling gross, toxic behavior toward women. We parse whether this “story” adds anything to the music, and if not, why bother? It’s also a great excuse for us to look back on our favorite movie soundtracks from the 80’s. Sound like your jam? Then search ‘New Release

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66:12

The NeverEnding Story (1984) "...in a land beyond...

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2020/07/20

This week on New Release 1984 … bibliophiles Ashley, Derrick, and Drew unleash their imaginations on a movie everyone knows—because of the flying dog/dragon—but hardly remembers. And boy were we surprised by how well this puppy holds up. It trots into heavy emotional territory in a way that’s whimsical without feeling watered down. Like, is this the perfect fantasy movie for kids and adults? Maybe so. Also, we look back fondly on the best movie dogs of all time. An episode for the ages! Wade with us

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69:31

The Last Starfighter (1984) "his dreams found him" 💫

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2020/07/13

This week on New Release 1984 … hardcore gamers Ashley, Derrick, and Drew revisit a space opera with cutting edge special effects—for the time. Do mid-80s 3-D graphics elevate a timeless you are the chosen one narrative … or feel super dated? Better listen to find out. And while you’re at it, get ready to reevaluate your entire childhood as we rank the best video game players ever to appear in movies. For example, how does Alex from The Last Starfighter match up against Alex from Grandma’s Boy while

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The Initiation (1984) "...the night new blood is...

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2020/07/06

This week on New Release 1984 … final girls Ashley, Derrick, and Drew analyze a sorority slasher that may or may not live up to your wildest dreams. I’ll cut right to the chase … if you’re a fan of the genre, you’ll love all the gory details. But even if horror’s not your bag, hopefully you can still appreciate the variety of murder implements and shocking twists that unfold in satisfyingly formulaic fashion. I mean, not since Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter have we gotten to go this deep on

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Conan The Destroyer (1984) "Flesh meets steel" ⚔️

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2020/06/29

This week on New Release 1984 … pillagers Ashley, Derrick, and Drew prepare for arguably their most daring quest to date. I mean, who would’ve guessed that this chiseled Austrian bodybuilder was set to become America’s biggest action hero. We watch Arnold becoming Conan and becoming the man he was always destined to be coming into and coming so much more. How does this role compare to his comedic turns as a short-fused kindergarten teacher or an ice-cold pun machine? Who’s to say? We are! Questers

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82:37

The Karate Kid (1984) “Sweep the leg!” 🥋

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2020/06/22

This week on New Release 1984 … martial artists Ashley, Derrick, and untrained Drew are asked to crane kick their asses out of all sorts of trouble. What starts as an honest to goodness brouhaha over Daniel vs Johnny quickly escalates into a death match of training montages past. How does The Karate Kid stack up against Empire Strikes Back?! You won’t wanna miss special appearances by Mulan, Rocky (I & IV), and full-grown Yoda. Front row tickets are still available if you search ‘New Release 1984’

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75:34

Gremlins (1984) "Don't get him wet..." 🎄

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2020/06/15

This week on New Release 1984 … Mogwai enthusiasts Ashley, Derrick, and Drew fall in love with Gizmo all over again. We trace the origins of Drew’s fascination with horror and find out which beloved Christmas gift of Ashley’s got thrown out with the garbage. By accident! All while celebrating the hijinks Stripe and his merry band of mischievous, razor-toothed gremlins. Will Billy the cardboard cutout save the day or will a new brand of hero rise to the occasion?! Come along for the ride by

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74:48

Ghostbusters (1984) "Who ya gonna call?!" 👻

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2020/06/08

This week on New Release 1984 … parapsychologists Ashley, Derrick, and Drew sing the praises of an action comedy classic (not that it’s perfect). We got slime, we got hot dogs, we got your answer to which original song with the same title as its movie is the absolute best. Ever. It ain’t Footloose, but boy do we cut loose. Now strap on those proton packs and let’s suck some mother-freaking ghosts into our traps! And while you’re at it, subscribe to this audio program by searching ‘New Release 1984’

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52:25

Streets of Fire (1984) "A Rock and Roll Fable." 🏍

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2020/06/01

This week on New Release 1984 … backup singers Ashley, Derrick, and Drew tread lightly over a movie where a lot of motorcycles go BOOM. We discuss whether or not Streets of Fire qualifies as a musical and see just how many pairs of suspenders it takes to lift Tom Cody’s sizable britches. If you’ve seen this movie, you know the true hero is hair/feminist icon McCoy. Listen to the bitter end to hear Drew’s own virtuoso (but brief) singing performance! And finally, if this movie doesn’t do it for you,

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88:36

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) 🤠

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2020/05/25

This week on New Release 1984 … adventurers Ashley, Drew, and “leather daddy” Derrick look back on a national treasure: Doctor Indiana Jones. We fawn over Mr Ford in various states of undress/perspiration. We suspend our disbelief long enough to appreciate the logistics of falling from a plane with an inflatable raft as a parachute. All while chowing down on chilled monkey brains. Want some? We even rank Indy’s whip vs Ash’s chainsaw vs Cherry’s machine gun / rocket launcher leg thing (Planet

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Repo Man (1984) "What's in the trunk?!" 🚗

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2020/05/18

On this week’s episode of New Release: 1984 … punks Ashley, Derrick, and Drew get a crash course on what it takes to be a lowlife repossessor of cars from the cult classic Repo Man! We relive the movie’s best one liners, share our favorite film cars, and breakdown why water-filled condoms wearing grass shirts photograph so well as aliens … or do they? Don’t forget to subscribe to this here podcast by searching ‘New Release 1984’ on Spotify or Apple. Tune in Friday 📺 Get full access to New Release

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Stephen King's Firestarter (1984) "It burns" 🔥

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2020/05/11

This week on New Release: 1984 … the holy triad of Ashley, Drew, and Derrick travel back to meet Drew Barrymore at the height of her badass powers. Have you ever wondered why her hair gets so winded right before she sets shit on fire? We have the answer. If you were an ordinary eight-year-old except for ______ … what would if be? Is this the master of horror Mr King at his finest? We shall see. Subscribe to our podcast by searching ‘New Release 1984’ on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to find out. Tune in

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Sixteen Candles (1984) "They f-ing forgot my birthday" 🎂

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2020/05/04

This week on New Release: 1984 … the brunch club of Ashley, Derrick, and Drew discuss Sixteen Candles, the coming-of-age comedy that changed teen movies forever! John Hughes teams up with Molly Ringwald (for the first time) to show us that teenagers have, like, real interior lives and complicated psyches, man, and are more than just mindless butt-monkeys intent on partying their brains out … or does he?! We’ll talk about that and which characters we connected with the most and where having everyone

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