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The Greatest Summer of Movies: Part I

Everyone has ‘their’ year for movies. For me it’s a combination of two years. It starts with the release of Footloose in Februray of 1984 and doesn’t end until the screen goes dark on Enemy

Summer Camp: The Campy Movies of My 80’s Youth, Installment #4

Eric Vardeman

It’s installment #4 of Summer Camp! A two more honorable mentions that require your attention: Time Rider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) and MegaForce (1982). Both are entertaining and both available to rent on

Summer Camp: The Campy Movies of My 80’s Youth, Installment #5

Eric Vardeman

It’s the last day of camp! Hopefully you’ve found a couple of this week to add to your “must watch” list. Hopefully you’ve found a couple to avoid as well. One last honorable mention: Howard

Parts Unknown Movie Review

Kevin Decent

Parts Unknown will crawl into your head and never leave. From my initial watch of the film to now I have over analyzed and debated every insane twist and turn that takes place in just

Total Recall: Dreaming of a New Reality

Pitfall Gary

Total Recall hit the silver screen 30 years ago and the debate as to whether it’s a dream or reality started immediately. It’s based on the short story “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale”

The Real-Life Inspiration for Rocky Balboa

Mickey Yarber

Chuck Wepner was a tough man. He learned to handle himself while working as a bouncer in the late ’50s. Then, while in the Marine Corps, he took up boxing. When his time in the

Favorite Dancing Scenes from ’80s Movies

OldSchool80s

This is the second part of a two-part feature. The first part was our Favorite “Singing” Scenes from ’80s movies. If you have not read that one yet, be sure to click on the link

Favorite Singing Scenes from Non-Musical ’80s Movies

OldSchool80s

This is part one of a two-part TRN feature. Singing and dancing have played prominent roles in film throughout history and the ’80s decade is certainly no exception. This feature will countdown my favorite scenes

Rehearsal and Audition Footage from 1984’s The Karate Kid

OldSchool80s

I make it no secret that I am a huge fan of the original 1984 film The Karate Kid. I am not embarrassed to say that it is not only a guilty pleasure movie for

80s Cars and Truck Movies and Television

Top 50 Cars and Trucks from ’80s Movies or TV Shows

OldSchool80s

When you bring up Cars in the ’80s, some might first think of the band of that name or possibly the song by Gary Numan. We’re not talking about Ric Ocasek and those Cars or any

Top Ten Things in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Eric Vardeman

The Empire Strikes Back premiered May 21, 1980. I was ten years old and could not wait to see it and though I remember having to wait a couple of weeks to see it in

The Star Wars Characters You’d Find In The Cantina

Jeff Sheldon

Every year on May the fourth, fans of the Star Wars series celebrate the movies that entertain so many of us. Even the most casual Star Wars fans will likely pop in a DVD or

The Private War of Major Benson

Kevin Decent

By now most of the loyal Paterons for the Retro Network have listened to the exclusive episode of Jason and Mickey’s Drive In series about Major Payne. But did you know that the story of

Movie Review: Body Slam (1986)

Adam Pope

Body Slam stars TV pretty boy Dirk Benedict who kids of the ’80s will remember most from his roles as Starbuck on Battlestar Galactica or Face Man on the A-Team, who in this story plays

Remembering the 1980 TV Movie ‘Animalympics’

Kevin Decent

“Farther. Faster. Furrier.” With that, the animal-based Olympics begin. Meant to tie in with the 1980 Winter and Summer Olympics, there is a lot happening within and around this forgotten animated movie. Whether you remember

Ed Wood: The Worst Filmmaker of All Time

Mickey Yarber

From the time he was only 7 years old, Ed Wood wanted to make movies. After seeing the 1931 movie Dracula, he started spending as much time at theaters as he could. He got

Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker: Spoiler Free Review

Jason Gross

I unexpectedly was given two passes to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker last night. My company uses XPO Logistics to ship freight and they offered us four passes to a special premiere screening.