Circuits of Time - 80s Movie Reviews
By JD and J-Dogg
Welcome to the Circuits of Time - The Ultimate 80s movie review podcast.
Circuits of Time - 80s Movie ReviewsMar 29, 2022
More Amazing Than The Time Michael Jackson Came Over to Your House to Use The Bathroom?
Spanish gold, lost explorers, mysterious events and the looming threat of creeping urban development? Well, what's good enough for you is good enough for us so join JD and J-Dogg as we follow in the footsteps of Chester Copperpot- it's...The Goonies (1985)!
The Goonies (1985) trademark of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Theme song: Aries Beats- Turbo Drive. Used with kind permission. Check out his excellent music: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriesBeats
Just One Goodnight Kiss, Sweet Duckie?
She's your average heavy metal rockstar; he's a walking, talking duck. Together, they're magic, if only the Dark Overlord of the Universe would stop getting in the way! Join JD and J Dogg for a deep dive into the fowl underbelly of, er, Ohio, in this epic adventure, box office bomb and badly underrated movie, it's...Howard The Duck (1986)!
Howard The Duck (1986) Copyright Marvel Entertainment, Lucasfilm and Universal Pictures.
Theme song: Aries Beats- Turbo Drive. Used with kind permission. Check out his excellent music: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriesBeats
Can I Take Something Out For You?
We all want to put on a show at Christmas, and nobody is trying more desperately to put on a show than Mr Clark Griswold, whose efforts to impress always end in disaster. Will he get that bonus? Well, join JD and Jingle Bells Jaffdog and enjoy this bonus episode for Christmas 2021!
Theme song: Aries Beats- Turbo Drive. Used with kind permission. Check out his excellent music: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriesBeats
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) copyright Hughes Entertainment.
You Know What ol' Jack Burton Says at a Time Like This?
Ancient Chinese secret, huh? Demons, sorcerery, visual manifestations of natural phenomena, a charismatic lead, an absolutely wild ride of a movie is the focus of this episode. Join JD and J Dogg as they delve deep into the creative mind of John Carpenter as they investigate strange events in Chinatown in Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
Big Trouble in Little China (1986) copyright 20th Century Fox.
Theme song: Aries Beats- Turbo Drive. Used with kind permission. Check out his excellent music: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriesBeats
How Can a Billion Chinese People Be Wrong?
You know how it is when you move to a new town as a teenager in the 1980s, it can go one of two ways: karate fighting with the local hardened hoodlums, or a supernatural showdown with vicious vampires. In this case it is the latter, so do you still believe? Don't get lost in the shadows, find you way with JD and Jaffdog as they review The Lost Boys (1987).
The Lost Boys (1987) Copyright Warner Bros. Entertainment
Theme song: Aries Beats- Turbo Rush used with kind permission. Check out his excellent music: www.youtube.com/c/AriesBeats
What's a River Doing In Your Back Yard?
You probably remember that geeky kid from school who had an odd family. What if they really had invented something that could revolutionise the world…but nearly costs the kids their lives?! Join JD and Jaffdog for a journey through the back yard in this analysis of Honey I Shrunk the Kids (1989).
Apologies for any sound issues during this episode: our microphone shrank.
Honey I Shrunk the Kids Copyright Walt Disney Pictures (1989)
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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Listen, Stiles...Do You Know Anything About a Rash That's Going Around?
Going through changes that affect your perception of the world? Finding that there's a little more hair on the chest, but unlike the others you're also howling at the moon? Join JD and J-Dogg for a transformative discussion about the cheesy, fun ride that is Teen Wolf (1985)!
Teen Wolf Copyright Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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What's the Good of Being a Ghost if You Can't Frighten People Away?
Are you, yourself strange and unusual? Whether you are or not, join JD and Jaffdog as they delve into the creative mind and (Beetle) juices of one Tim Burton in the early stages of his long and illustrious career.
Beetlejuice (1988) TM and Copyright Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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What's His Last Name...Spray?
Sweet and endearing younger children, a surly older sibling, a family emergency and a slovenly uncle acting as babysitter conspire in John Hughes' endearing classic Uncle Buck (1989). Join JD and J-Dogg for a deep discussion about bone-idle Buck!
Uncle Buck (1989) Copyright Hughes Entertainment
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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Who Ya Gonna Call...Again?
Man those things are STILL heavy! So strap on your proton pack and get ready as JD and J-Dogg capture the essence of Ghostbusters 2 in their trap. Do they slime the film or give it all of the praise and thanks of the people of New York?
Ghostbusters 2 (1989). Copyright Columbia Pictures.
Ghostbusters Copyright Run DMC
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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Who Ya Gonna Call?
If there's something strange, in your neighbourhood, put a podcast on. Join JD and J-Dogg as they delve into the spooky world of the Ghostbusters (1984). This iconic film is a goldmine of discussion: join us to find out more about this classic!
Ghostbusters (1984). Copyright Columbia Pictures.
Ghostbusters theme Copyright Ray Parker Jr.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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Wouldn't a Fly Swatter be Easier?
Ever moved to a new place and found yourself tormented by a gang of homicidal karate students? Well have no fear as JD and J-Dogg take you under their wings to wax on about one of the ultimate films of the 1980s...The Karate Kid (1984)!
The Karate Kid Copyright Delphi II Productions and Jerry Weintraub Productions.
Training Hard theme Copyright Bill Conti.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
Do You Really Think You Have a Chance Against Us, Mr Cowboy?
Die Hard (1988). Copyright 20th Century Fox.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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How Come a Cute Little Guy Like This Can Turn Into a Thousand Ugly Monsters?
Gremlins (1984) Copyright Amblin Entertainment.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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Does Barry Manilow Know That You Raid His Wardrobe?
What the Hell Are Dreams Anyway?
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Copyright New Line Cinema.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive Tweet @Circuitsoftime
Where's Your Other Hand?!
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987). Copyright Paramount Pictures.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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Klopek...What is That, Slavic?
Join JD, Jaffdog and special guest host Axel as we delve into the horror beneath the shiny veneer of American suburbia as we revisit The 'Burbs (1989)!
The 'Burbs (1989). Copyright Universal Pictures.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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I Wonder Why They Put The Food on These Little White Sticks?
Masters of the Universe Copyright Mattel and The Cannon Group, Inc. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
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Can You Get My Kitty-Cat Out of the Tree?
Police Academy Copyright The Ladd Company. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Police Academy March Copyright Robert Folk.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
How Can Bulls*** Walk?
What's a Marketing Report?
Big (1988) copyright Gracie Films.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
Why Are We Wearing Bras On Our Heads?
Join hosts JD and J-Dogg as they deep dive into John Hughes' classic Weird Science (1985). Get your pictures of Einstein at the ready, take out those bras and place them on your head. SHE'S ALIVE !!!!!!
Update: Michael Berryman, who plays a mutant, IS very much still with us.
Weird Science performed by Oingo Boingo. Produced by Danny Elfman and Steve Bartek. Soundtrack available on MCA Records.
Weird Science Copyright Universal Pictures.
Theme song Copyright Timecop 1983: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/ On the Run from the album Nightdrive: https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
Can You Fly Bobby?
Beretta trigger warning: Contain words that may offend. Tweet @Circuitsoftime
Robocop and theme Trademark and Copyright Orion Pictures Corporation.
Theme song copyright Timecop1983: timecop1983.com
On the Run from the album Night Drive: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
Do You Know When The Mongols Ruled China?
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Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure Trademark and Copyright Nelson Entertainment, Inc.
Theme song Copyright Timecop1983: timecop1983.com
On the Run from the album Night Drive: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive
Why Don't You Make Like a Tree and Get Out of Here?
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Back to the Future all Trademarks and Copyright: UNIVERSAL/U-DRIVE JOINT VENTURE, A CALIF LIABILITY COMPANY, AND U-DRIVE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Theme song Copyright Timecop1983: timecop1983.com
On the Run from the album Night Drive: timecop1983.bandcamp.com/album/night-drive