Brandon and J Ryan, along with guest Chris Bergoch (Writer & Producer of The Florida Project, Tangerine, Red Rocket & Starlet) are making the call to Transylvania 6-5000.Will they find Frankenstein? or maybe the answer to where are all the theatrical release comedies went? (Shout out to The Napa Boys, David Wain and Nirvanna the Band)Find out in this very nerdy episode of A Blockbuster Year:1985!Who you gonna call? ... Transylvania 6-5000 of course!!Thoughts about the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future films?Drop them below or join the LIVE chat!

Brandon, J Ryan and guest Yoko McCann ( ‪@YokoMcCann‬ ) let the cat out of the bag this week talking Stephen King's Cat's Eye (along with ever other actor in the world apparently!)This anthology movie was written by Stephen King specifically for Drew Barrymore and was based on two previously published short stories from his 1978 collection "Night Shift" and 1 original tale that lead to the film holding a Guinness World Record for a short period of time!Meowvelous!Thoughts about the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future films? Drop them below or join LIVE on the show.

In space, no one can tell you ripped off Alien Brandon and J Ryan are joined by Steve3 (‪@DL-44Network‬ ‪@GenerationX-WingPodcast‬ ) to discuss the forgotten classic "Creature" also known as "The Titan Find" a definative rip off of Ridley Scott's Alien (79) and precursor to Aliens (86), Prometheus (2012) and the rest of the Scott Alien franchiseFind "Creature" online or on Tubi https://tubitv.com/movies/100046828/c...Brandon highly recommends tracking down the Vinegar Syndrome Bluray release to see both cuts of the film!Director William Malone BTS footage:   • TITAN FIND  (CREATURE) RARE Behind the sce...  ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

Its been just over 40 episodes and Brand and J Ryan just wanted to touch base and do a "State of the Show" episode. They will be going over the top films so far, and the stinkers...Back to regular movie coverage next week!ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

In 1984 Godzilla returned to Japan after almost 10 years and in 1985 Godzilla returned again in America with 30 minutes less footage, Steve Martin and an apparent sponsorship from Dr. PepperJoin Brandon, J Ryan and our Kaiju/ Godzilla experts Jacob Walsh & Jay Key from ‪@yhsonmonsterisland‬ Not only are they massive fans of the movies, they collect the toys, sell the toys and are even making their own toys now! (follow Okashii Station on instagram)Tonight we are stomping around Tokyo (and the pentagon) and talking all things Godzilla past and future!Get you Kaiju Collectibles here:https://www.tokutoytown.com/Find Jacob and Jay's new collectible shop here - Okashii Station:https://www.okashiistation.com/ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

Brandon and J spent the weekend in Astoria, Oregon for the Short Circuit 40th Anniversary along with many friendsJ was moderating guest panels and Brandon was visiting filming locations and antique malls, classic J Ryan and Brandon...No specific movie this week, just an event Re-cap covering Short Circuit 40th, The Goonies 41st, Kindergarten Cop 36th, and Free Willy 33rdDave Knights Robert Davi Impression:  / 1jtqefqubc  ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

Join Brandon, J Ryan and special guest Danny Botkin (Time Machine Builder) as they talk about the sequel to a Robert Zemeckis film, "Romancing The Stone" The 1984 stepping STONE to the #1 box office film of 1985... "Back To The Future"Yes, we are talking about "The Jewel of the Nile" which contractually brings back our 3 main stars, Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito making a film that is the prime example of the phrase "perhaps the real treasure is the friends we make along the way"Find Danny Botkin's work here:http://www.timemachinecar.com/Read about Dianne Thomas here:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/29/mo...ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

Brandon and J Ryan are lighting the fire with special guest ‪@SCOTTONTAPE‬ to talk the film that gave the world the "Brat Pack" moniker, St. Elmo's Fire We are 39 episodes and 4 months post Podcast University grads and some of us are thriving and some of us have one ear pierced and still love sitting on roofs.Read the New York Magazine Brat Pack article here:https://nymag.com/movies/features/49902/Scott On Tape St. Elmo's Fire Locations:   • INSIDE The Real St. Elmo’s Fire Bar | St. ...  Meet Ally Sheedy at Short Circuit 40th in Astoria:https://www.shortcircuit40.com/ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/film?

Join Brandon, J Ryan and special guest Russell Treloar (@russell.trelaor) as they discuss Indiana Jones... I mean, Indiana Clones... or rather a film that is clearly inspired by the success of Indiana Jones. This week we are talking about Legendary Cannon Films very own "King Solomon's Mines" starring Richard Chamberlain, Sharron Stone and Indiana Jones alumni John Rhys-Davies!If Adventure had a Cousin... It would be Allan QuartermainFind Russell's Art here:https://www.russelltreloar.ca/ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/film?

Brandon and J Ryan are joined by Richard Bates, owner of the actual Short Circuit House in Astoria, Oregon to talk all things Police Academy and Guttenberg.Richard is also organizing the Short Circuit 40th Anniversary weekend June 5-7th in Astoria (filming location of Short Circuit, The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, Free Willy, TMNT 3 and more!) Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy (and Johnny 5) will be there, along with many other great guests from Short Circuit, The Goonies, Free Willy and Flight of the Navigator! Find tickets, guest lists, events and the schedule at the link below.https://www.shortcircuit40.com/ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/film?