There Will Be Movies – Episode 91: Blue Velvet

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

Join us on a surreal exploration of the id of David Lynch, with plenty of discussion of Twin Peaks, Matt’s time in film school and the Community movie, obviously.

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 90: Top Gun

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

You knew this day was coming when we announced an 80’s volume… It’s time to Play With the Boys.

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 89: Back to the Future

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

Is this the best Hollywood production of all time? Let’s find out and also talk theme parks, video games, re-castings and The Power of Love, but somehow not Rick and Morty. Sorry/you’re welcome!

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 88: The Breakfast Club

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

Astonishingly this was Ben’s first time with one the most iconic movies of the 80s and he certainly has some thoughts for unapologetic superfan Matt to parse.

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 87: The Terminator

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

For many years Ben has had to suffer in private as Matt expressed his preference for this movie over its more iconic sequel. Now his suffering can end as the pair take things public for a fun discussion of the entire franchise and occasionally remember to cover the actual movie.

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 86: The Karate Kid

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

Was this movie picked purely so that Matt could unleash a multi-year rant about Cobra Kai? Potentially! But while we’re here we might as well talk about 80s pop culture, the 2010 Remake and various sitcom references.

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 85: Gremlins

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

Apologies again for the audio issues, but it’s only fitting as we discuss the deep lore of the chaotic critters, and get very silly with voice acting trivia. References!

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 84: Ghostbusters

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

Two white guys talking about how much they love Ghostbusters? On a podcast?! Whatever next? Well, listen carefully and you can hear Matt playing defence to preserve his final joke. And maybe you’ll have fun along the way!

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 83: Trading Places

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

We did a great job of covering for some behind the scenes drama surrounding this pick. Nothing but professional discussion of manslaughter, blackface and a deep dive into stocks.

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 82: The King of Comedy

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

Martin Scorsese in the 80’s? Obviously it’s time to talk about Robert De Niro! And stand-up comedy! And boxing! Oh… well, two out of three ain’t bad! Yes, we chose Rupert Pupkin over Jake LaMotta. Feel free to yell about it.

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