Dissecting The 80s

Happy 30th anniversary to The Princess Bride! Out-of-context quote from this episode: “I think the movie’s tone changes a lot if he ties a man to a chair and slowly disfigures him.” Tripp watched this movie three times in a … Continue reading →

“I guess it’s the conceit of most horror movies that people don’t behave rationally, but…c’mon guys.” A minor Ed Begley, Jr. update, Dean Wormer hates college, Tripp realizes a forgotten book opportunity, never enter a circus tent that appears in … Continue reading →

Hey! As the show has gone on, the audio quality has improved massively (a significant chunk of these episodes were literally recorded with handheld Rock Band mics!). New listeners often start with the earliest episode, and we want to put our best audio foot forward. Seasons 1-3 are available to any supporter at Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s.

Re-airing an old APTSITMOA pick! We'll return in May with Little Monsters (1989).   Out-of-context quote from this episode: “It’s like Cyndi Lauper in Vibes cranked to 11. If you thought velvet, backless turtleneck was something, wait until you see this movie.” April is programmed by Andrew, and we’re kicking it off with Troop … Continue reading →