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40 Year Film Review

by Michael Francis & Kevin Scott

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Hoosiers

October 6, 2026 · 52 min

In this episode, we revisit Hoosiers, starring Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper, and Barbara Hershey. We talk about how Hoosiers hits all the sports movie tropes, the great performances and why we still love this movie 40 years later. Please…
BONUS EPISODE ... Signal Award Surprise

October 4, 2026 · 15 min

In this bonus episode, Mike surprises Kevin with news that we've been nominated for TWO Signal Awards. This episode is a fun look behind the scenes and a little more about the history of how the podcast happened ... it's also some very…
Platoon

September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

In this episode, we revisit Platoon, starring Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, and Tom Berenger. We discuss the film’s unforgettable performances, talk about Oliver Stone’s personal experience serving in Vietnam and how it shaped the film, and…
¡Three Amigos!

September 22, 2026 · 54 min

In this episode, we revisit ¡Three Amigos!, starring Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short. We take a look at the film’s funniest moments, from the Amigos’ the comedic chemistry between the three leads and how the movie might be more…
Ferris Bueller's Day Off

September 15, 2026 · 53 min

In this episode, we revisit Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, and Mia Sara. We take a look at the film’s funniest moments, from Ferris’ elaborate schemes to Cameron’s unforgettable meltdown, discuss whether…

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The Money Pit

September 8, 2026 · 48 min

In this episode, we revisit The Money Pit, starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. We revisit the film’s funniest moments, including Hanks’ unforgettable physical comedy to Long’s perfectly timed reactions and also talk about how…
Intro Episode

September 8, 2026 · 17 min

Welcome to 40 Year Film Review. In this brief introduction, we look ahead to a season exploring the movies of 1986, a remarkable year of blockbusters, classics, cult favourites, and hidden gems. Join us as we revisit the films that…
Top Gun

September 7, 2026 · 44 min

This episode we discuss, Top Gun, one of the most quintessential films of the entire decade. We talk about Tom Cruise's performance, what the purpose of a wingman is and what it would be like to work with someone who insisted on 'buzzing…

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About the show

A movie podcast where two friends revisit and review films released 40 years ago,from blockbuster classics and cult favourites to forgotten gems, while catching up along the way. Join us for classic movie reviews, retro cinema, film history, behind-the-scenes trivia, and the conversations that come from two friends catching up—and catching up on old movies.