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Around the World in 80s Movies

Around the World in 80s Movies

By: Vince Leo
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 Join film writer Vince Leo as he journeys back through his favorite decade for films, the 1980s! Full of loads of trivia, history, behind-the-scenes info, and anecdotes. Guaranteed you will learn something new about all your favorite films of the 1980s!2017-2025 Vince Leo Art
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  • Battle Creek Brawl (1980) | Robert Clouse

    Battle Creek Brawl (1980) | Robert Clouse
    Oct 8 2025
    Set in 1930s Chicago, Jackie stars as Jerry Kwan, the son of a struggling grocer who has been feeling the squeeze from the local mob to pay "protection" money. Although Jerry's first inclination is to fight back, his father disapproves of these tactics, so the pressure only continues. During a scuffle with some mob henchmen, Jerry catches the eye of the mob boss, Domenici (Jose Ferrer), who has a plan to win the "last man standing" brawl that means so much to him (and his betting prowess), by recruiting Jerry to his side with his amazing fighting technique.
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    41 mins
  • Checking in: Vince explains the delay in getting the next episode out (but it will come out!)

    Checking in: Vince explains the delay in getting the next episode out (but it will come out!)
    Sep 22 2025
    Tl;dr: Vince started a funk-based internet radio station called Funk the Planet. | Check it out at https://funkthepla.net
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    17 mins
  • Karate Kid Part III (1989) | John G. Avildsen

    Karate Kid Part III (1989) | John G. Avildsen
    Jun 20 2025
    Cobra Kai's sinister karate master, John Kreese (Martin Kove), is seething with vengeance after the humiliating defeat dealt to him by Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and the legendary Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita). Determined to make them pay, Kreese teams up with his treacherous partner, Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith), to orchestrate a diabolical scheme that will crush Daniel's spirit—and his championship dreams. Enter the ruthless ringer, Mike Barnes (Sean Kanan), hired to strip Daniel of his title in the cruelest way possible. But when Mr. Miyagi refuses to train Daniel, even under threat, the desperate teen makes a dangerous and costly mistake—seeking guidance from the venomous Terry Silver himself. The stage is set for an epic showdown, and the stakes have never been higher!
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    47 mins
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