Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

Author: Shat on Entertainment Language: English Episodes: 50
Remember those Friday nights at the video store, the thrill of finding that one perfect VHS tape to define your weekend? Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review digs into that exact feeling, hosted by the team at Shat on Entertainment. This isn't just a nostalgic trip down memory lane; it's a critical, funny, and often brutally honest re-examination of the films we adored (or just endured) during those decades. Each episode focuses on a specific movie, asking the hard questions: does this classic actually hold up, or were we just easily impressed kids? The conversation goes beyond simple reviews, exploring the cultural context of the time, the lasting impact of these stories, and why certain cinematic magic from that era feels so difficult to replicate today. You'll get deep dives into character choices, plot holes we all ignored, and the sheer practical effects that defined an age. It's for anyone who has ever rewatched a childhood favorite and wondered, "Was this always kind of... weird?" Listen to this podcast for a blend of genuine appreciation and well-reasoned skepticism, all delivered with the passion of film fans who lived through the era of rewinding tapes and hoping the rental copy wasn't too scratched. Join the discussion as we separate the timeless treasures from the nostalgic fluff, one iconic film at a time.
Episodes
The Way of the Gun (2000) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:34
This week on Shat the Movies, we're diving into The Way of the Gun (2000), where kidnapping goes sideways and nobody is as smart as they think they are. Ryan Phillippe and Benicio del Toro play low-rent criminals who stu…
Apollo 13 (1995) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:33
This week on Shat the Movies, we're strapping in for Apollo 13 (1995) where everything goes wrong, and somehow it still becomes one of the greatest space stories ever told. Gene and Big D break down the tension, the team…
Rocky (1976) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:49
It's the annual Shat The Movies Fantasy Football Champion's Commission! In this episode, we dive deep into Rocky beyond the punches and training montages. Gene Lyons and Big D explore Adrian's subtle transformation, the…
Men in Black (1997) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:17
This week on Shat the Movies, we're suiting up for Men in Black (1997), where aliens live among us, the government knows everything, and Will Smith learns the hard way not to touch the red button. Gene and Big D break do…
They Live (1988) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:29
This week, Shat The Movies puts on the sunglasses and uncovers John Carpenter's They Live, the cult classic that turns Reagan-era paranoia into a full-blown alien conspiracy. Starring "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as a drifter who…
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:42
This week on Shat the Movies, we're asking the important question: what if Bigfoot was just… a really hairy houseguest? Harry and the Hendersons (1987) brings us a giant, gentle creature, a suburban family, and way more…
Quick Change (1990) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:31
Shat The Movies heads to New York City for Quick Change, the 1990 crime comedy starring Bill Murray as a master planner who pulls off the perfect bank robbery… only to discover escaping Manhattan is the real heist. Direc…
Twins (1988) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:35
This week, Shat The Movies tackles one of the most bafflingly successful high-concept comedies of the '80s: Twins, the movie that asked, "What if Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito were genetically engineered brother…
Top Secret! (1984) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:01
This week, Shat The Movies heads behind the Iron Curtain—or at least a Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker version of it—with Top Secret!, the absurdist spy spoof that introduced the world to Val Kilmer as a legitimately charismatic…
Stakeout (1987) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:48
This week, Shat The Movies parks the surveillance van and cracks open Stakeout, the 1987 buddy-cop hit that proved Richard Dreyfuss could be both wildly neurotic and a believable romantic lead. Gene and Big D revisit thi…