Tag: 80's

Gen-X Movies That Shaped Us

In this episode, Sara joins Erin to discuss some Gen-X movies that shaped them. Spoilers galore! Trigger warning for a brief mention of suicide.  You can vote for the winners of our 2026 Fandom Choice Awards here: https://forms.gle/GQVmGxv1eLif7fud7 https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/4ef75cc2-0700-4645-aaa2-88662c924362 Support us on Patreon to get access to exclusive content, ad-free episodes, contests, and more: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod Follow … Continue reading Gen-X Movies That Shaped Us

These 80s Movies Traumatized Us

On this episode, Carla from Ok, Real Quick Pod, and Tiff join Erin to talk about some movies from the eighties that traumatized us. They also explore why they think eighties movies were different from today’s films. Trigger warnings for animal harm, nuclear war, and cancer. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/359bc2ca-a33e-4bd7-85d7-4bd03b0f9c5a Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow … Continue reading These 80s Movies Traumatized Us

St. Elmo’s Fire

We are wrapping up Gen-X Movie Month with a look at the 1985 film St. Elmo's Fire. Jenn, host of My Streaming Bubble, and Paula, co-host of It's a Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss whether the film holds up, the characters, and where we see them today. Link to YouTube videos mentioned: https://youtu.be/PosRxA34scA?si=3bjbqNGODlw51RRW and … Continue reading St. Elmo’s Fire

Pretty in Pink

We continue our Gen-X Movie Month discussion with a look at the 1986 film, Pretty In Pink. Nicole and Ryan from Soundtrack Your Life join Erin to discuss the characters, how the film holds up, the soundtrack, and who we would have chosen if we were in Andie's shoes. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/b7bc1ad1-0823-4093-bd30-e8a94a25ba49 For some excellent bonus content … Continue reading Pretty in Pink

Footloose

In this episode, we put on our dancing shoes and discuss the 1984 film Footloose. Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead and Tiff join Erin to explore how the film holds up, our favorite characters, and the songs that truly get our toes tapping. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/8402d784-d6b7-4fa3-987a-d6f67527f26e For some excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, support us … Continue reading Footloose

Karate Kid

We are kicking off Gen-X movie month with a look at the 1994 film The Karate Kid. Bex from Big Reputations Pod, along with Sara and Tiff, join Erin to discuss whether or not the film holds up, the characters, and some of their favorite scenes. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/725bf70c-b4a9-4b27-8dd5-3098c4d919a2 For some excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, … Continue reading Karate Kid

Patreon Exclusive: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Become a Patreon member to get access to this episode, along with other exciting exclusive content. Our present is a look at the Christmas classic turning thirty-five years old this year: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Rebecca joined me to talk about this holiday classic. So grab a cup of eggnog, maybe some of Aunt Bethany's … Continue reading Patreon Exclusive: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Journey

We continue Music Month with a look at the band Journey! Sara joins Erin to discuss what made them a Journey fan, their favorite songs, Steve Perry and his absence, and more! Link to New York Times interview with Steve Perry: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/05/arts/music/steve-perry-journey-traces-interview.html https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/e51f697f-35c5-4e92-be1f-3048ed5a2259 For some excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, support us on Patreon: … Continue reading Journey