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The Private War of Major Benson

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.

Christmas Vacation: 47 Differences Between The Film and Script

Jason Gross

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is my favorite Christmas movie. This year, I’ve had some memorable experiences that have really energized me as a fan like never before. First, I went to see it in the

Top 5 Christmas Movies for the Action Movie Fan

Pitfall Gary

It’s Christmas time once again, decorations, shopping, carols, Santa Claus and lots of Christmas movies. When it comes to Christmas movies everyone has their favorite. Most are the more traditional films; It’s a Wonderful Life,

Top 5 Christmas Movies for the Comedy Movie Fan

Pitfall Gary

Christmas comedies are probably the most popular Christmas movies or at least tied with the Romantic Comedies. There are hundreds of comedies focusing on the Christmas season. Some are good, some not so good,

Top 5 Christmas Movies for the Horror Movie Fan

Pitfall Gary

I know what your thinking…Christmas horror movies? How can that be? Well, sometimes bad things happen on Christmas too. The Christmas season is a wonderful time of year, but sometimes the lines are too long,

30 Years of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Jeff Sheldon

For most of us one of the best parts of Christmas is watching our favorite holiday movies over and over (and over) again. As ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ turns 30 this year on December 1st,

Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz: Review of 1980 TV Special

Jason Gross

The Wizard of Oz is one of the earliest movies I remember enjoying as a kid. My parents were visiting their friends’ house and I tagged along to play with their kids. While the parents were

Pokemon the First Movie 20th Anniversary

Kevin Decent

As two new Pokemon video games were released this month it’s fitting to take a look back at the first movie of this absurdly successful franchise. While I was in my early twenties when this

Dogma’s 20th Anniversary

Kevin Decent

One of the things that is missing from our children of the 80’s discussions is what happened after the ’80s? What happened when we were no longer children? The 1990’s to thousands to tens have

The 25 Most Inspirational Speeches from ’80s Movies

OldSchool80s

I really enjoy this video montage of “40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes”… That inspired me to put together a list of the best inspirational/motivational speeches just from ’80s movies. There were several choices that

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid at 50

Stacey

It’s hard to believe that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid turns 50 this month. This film is one that is definitely of its time, but it also feels timeless. It is technically a western, but

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Teaser Reveals Dark Side Rey (VIDEO)

Jason Gross

Watch the new Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker teaser trailer that captures moments from every Star Wars film and reveals a glimpse of Dark Side Rey.

Great Movies With One REALLY Messed Up Scene

Scott Keith

Given my DVD collection now exceeds 1000 and counting, I watch a LOT of movies, but some of them have actually affected me to the point where I can hardly stand to watch them for