St. Elmo’s Fire
This week's episode takes a look back at the spectacular train wreck that was Joel Schumacher's 1985 hit film. St. Elmo's Fire. ----more---- Original 1985 Theatrical One-Sheet for St. Elmo's Fire Demi Moore Joel Schumach…
The 80s Movie Podcast
Edward Havens, a film historian and former critic, hosts The 80s Movie Podcast, offering a deep and curated exploration of cinema from that decade. This isn't just a surface-level recap of famous blockbusters, though those certainly have their place. Instead, the podcast serves as a guided tour through the entire ecosystem of 1980s filmmaking. Listeners will hear episodes dedicated to the obscure distribution companies that once shaped what played in theaters, and rediscover movies that have slipped from popular memory. The conversation naturally expands to profile the iconic stars and visionary directors who defined the era's unique aesthetic. Havens draws on his background to provide context and insight, treating each film as a piece of a larger historical tapestry. Tuning into this podcast means gaining a richer understanding of why the 1980s remain such a distinct and influential period in visual storytelling. It’s for anyone who loves the texture of film history, from the forgotten gems to the cultural touchstones, all examined with a knowledgeable and engaging perspective. The show carefully balances nostalgia with revelation, ensuring every episode reveals something new about a seemingly familiar landscape.
Episodes
Talk Radio
On this episode, we take a look back at the 1988 Oliver Stone drama Talk Radio, the first time the writer and director would direct a screenplay from material created by someone else. That someone else was Eric Bogosian,…
David Puttnam at Columbia Pictures: Part 4
We continue our miniseries on British film producer David Puttnam and the films he would make or acquire during his brief run as the head of Columbia Pictures, by taking a look at the movies Puttnam would approve or acqu…
David Puttnam at Columbia Pictures: Part 3
We continue our miniseries on British film producer David Puttnam and the films he would make or acquire during his brief run as the head of Columbia Pictures, by taking a look at the movies Puttnam would approve or acqu…
David Puttnam at Columbia Pictures: Part 2
We continue our miniseries on British film producer David Puttnam and the films he would make or acquire during his brief run as the head of Columbia Pictures, by taking a look at the first batch of 16 movies Puttnam wou…
David Puttnam at Columbia Pictures: Part 1
We begin our miniseries on British film producer David Puttnam and the films he would make or acquire during his brief run as the head of Columbia Pictures by taking a look at the man himself, and how he was able to buil…
Kiss and The Elder
On this episode, we take a look back at the 1981 Kiss album that was supposed to launch a global entertainment juggernaut, with a movie, a soundtrack album, a tour to support the movie and soundtrack album, a sequel movi…
The Management Company Entertainment Group
Today's episode talks about the Management Company Entertainment Group, or MCEG, who would only release four films over the course of nineteen months, while also producing one of the biggest hits of 1989. ----more---- Th…
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 3
On this third and final part of a three part series, host Edward Havens continues to discuss favorite 80s movies, the state of streaming services today, religion, books, movie theatres, wrestling and so much more with hi…
Top 80s Movies With Michael Hourigan: Part 2
On this second part of a three part series, host Edward Havens continues to discuss favorite 80s movies, the state of streaming services today, religion, books, movie theatres, wrestling and so much more with his brother…
