Damn Good Movie Memories

Episode 263 - Footloose (1984)

A special cross-over episode with our friends at the Growin' Up Rock podcast. On DGMM, we specifically discuss the film that made Kevin Bacon a superstar.  Then head on over to GUR and listen to our track-by-track discussion about the film's soundtrack. Co-starring John Lithgow, Lori Singer, Chris Penn, and Sarah Jessica Parker.

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Episode 262 - Crossroads (1986)

Inspired by the legend of blues musician Robert Johnson, a young Juilliard guitar prodigy (Ralph Macchio) finds an elderly blues harmonica player (Joe Seneca) to teach him the life of a bluesman. Co-starring Jami Gertz and directed by Walter Hill.

Episode 261 - The Desperate Hours (1955)

Three escaped convicts led by Humphrey Bogart take a family hostage in their quiet Indianapolis suburban home.  Co-starring Fredric March.  Directed by William Wyler.

Episode 260 - The ‘Burbs (1989)

A dark comedy about a quiet suburban neighborhood that takes a sinister turn when a strange family moves into town.  Starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman, Rick Ducommun, and Henry Gibson.  Directed by Joe Dante. 

Episode 259 - Born to Kill (1947)

A gritty and violent film noir about a psychotic drifter (Lawrence Tierney) and a socialite (Claire Trevor) who end up being linked to a murder.  Co-starring Walter Slezak and Elisha Cook Jr.  Directed by Robert Wise.

Episode 258 - Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)

Is the sequel even close to the quality of the original classic?  Let's just say that there was a reason why Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker weren't involved in Airplane II. However, there are redeeming comedic qualities to be found and we discuss those on this episode.  Robert Hays, Julie Haggerty, Peter Graves, and Lloyd Bridges reprise their original roles and William Shatner is an addition to the sequel.

Episode 257 - The Big Clock (1948)

Ray Milland is a crime magazine editor who gets wrapped up in an unbelievable thriller of his own.  Co-starring Charles Laughton.  Remade in 1987 as "No Way Out" with Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman.

Episode 256 - About Last Night (1986)

Rob Lowe and Demi Moore star in this romantic dramedy covering the highs and lows of being in a new relationship.  Co-starring Jim Belushi and Elizabeth Perkins.

Episode 255 - Ball of Fire (1941)

Gary Cooper leads a group of professors attempting to complete their decade-long project of writing an encyclopedia.  Their world is hilariously turned upside down when a vivacious nightclub performer (Barbara Stanwyck) becomes a key part of the project.  Directed by Howard Hawks.  Written by Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett.

Episode 254 - Wildcats (1986)

Goldie Hawn lands her dream job as a high school football coach in this fun sports comedy co-starring Swoosie Kurtz, Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, Mykelti Williamson, Robyn Lively, and Nipsey Russell.