Dissecting The 80s

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Happy 30th anniversary to the delightfully weird Beetlejuice! Michael Keaton in the role of a lifetime (will we see him go Hawaiian!?), the absurdity of artists in movies, just what is this model of the town for? … Continue reading →

It’s the weirdest Dissecting the 80s of all time! Hear Tripp and Andrew dive into Andrew’s LONG-requested favorite: Heathers, a movie Tripp can’t stand! It’s a live dissolution of a 26-year-old relationship (not really). Why does JD have such influence?! … Continue reading →

Out-of-context quote from this episode: “There’s a pile of mysterious powders at the party with a sign that just says: Snortin’ Drugs, and the “R”s are backwards.” It’s more FOURBRUARY: Crime and Punishment as we get into Death Wish IV, … Continue reading →

Tyler Marchant of Cynical Cartoons joins Tripp and Andrew to talk about the completely unnecessary sequel Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol! That’s right, it’s FOURBRUARY: Crime and Punishment edition. Why did Tripp torture a guest with this pick? Just … Continue reading →

Tripp gushes over his alma mater and can’t read his own handwriting, Andrew doesn’t know the difference between a den mother and a house mother, let us know about house mothers!, Tripp gets biblical, the miracle of graduating directly into … Continue reading →

So much extraneous nudity, Tripp can’t tell any of the characters apart, it’s impossible to tell how old anyone is, the killer is revealed WAY TOO EARLY, a side digression on quesadilla preparation, stunt snails are discussed, 100 hours of … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! We’re celebrating leaving 2017 in the rearview mirror with a strange kickoff to SLASHUARY: New Year’s Evil! Out-of-context quote from this episode: “As East Coasters, we’re the selfish lovers of New Year’s Eve. Welp, I’m done. Night!” … Continue reading →

Out-of-context quote from this episode: “She gets treated like the actual anti-christ BECAUSE SHE’S SAD! It’s absolutely crazy!” In this episode: Tripp rants about winter misery, Mary Steenburgen is real sad and almost reveals a horrifying truth to children, a … Continue reading →

Out-of-context-quote from this episode: “That movie title is basically ‘F*** you nerds, you’re gonna pay us anyway.'” Star Wars is just a couple of weeks away, so we’re getting into the groove early with Droids! Not quite Droid Babies that … Continue reading →

Out-of-context quote from this episode: “The best way to celebrate a holiday is away from anyone who means anything to you with two dorks you’ve never met before.” It’s T. Hanks-giving, and we’re celebrating America’s Sweetheart Tom Hanks and Shelley … Continue reading →

Out-of-context quote from this episode: “Michael’s on a surfboard!” Why is everyone making such bold decisions about these aliens? Is this the scummiest boyfriend in the history of the show? Peak Jeff Goldblum, magic touching, some really awful gay stereotyping, … Continue reading →

Out-of-Context-Quote from this episode: “This feels like a watercolor painting that they spilled water on and were like, ‘Eh, f*** it, put it up.'” Dom Deluise is confusing, What is actually happening in this movie?, how, exactly, did press for … Continue reading →

Out-of-Context-Quote from this episode: “Her interactions with this man have been 1. He burped and farted on her and touched her in the shower without her consent and 2. He murdered someone in front of her.” In this episode: A … Continue reading →

A special International Podcast Day Q+A, plus a review of IT (2017)! The Qs we Ad include: How do you find these movies? What are your plans for running out of movies? Why the 1980s? Plus hear us gush about … Continue reading →

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 →