James Hong Retrospective
James Hong could be considered one of the most prolific actors of all time. He has been credited in over 400 IMDb entries, with estimates suggesting he has made upwards of 600 appearances. From Big Trouble in Little China to Kung Fu Panda, he has done it all. In this episode of “The 80s and 90s Uncensored” the guys look at the amazing life of this 95-year-old, and still working, actor.
The Cold War was an invisible war that loomed large over the 1980s. Hollywood transformed that tension into a parade of films that ranged from heart-pounding thrillers to satirical comedies.
Let’s talk Pump Up the Volume – the 1990 cult classic starring Christian Slater and a whole lot of teenage angst. This gem is a time capsule of rebellion.
These two icons weren’t just video game characters. They were cultural ambassadors, console-selling forces, and breakfast cereal box mascots.
From the water cooler to the group chat, we are sprinkling lines from the 80s and 90s into everyday conversation with zero awareness. It's like muscle memory, but for your mouth.
Summer’s here, the roads are calling… but it's hot outside, gas is expensive, and you don’t feel like dealing with traffic. Ditch the keys and let Hollywood do the driving.
But what about the B-team baddies? The ones who didn’t get merch deals, video games, or college dorm posters but still delivered iconic villainy?
Whether you're chasing the giggles, the visuals, or just that hazy nostalgia, the 90s delivered some cinematic gems perfect for the high-minded viewer.
The 80s and 90s weren’t just decades. They were cultural powerhouses that transformed entertainment, fashion, and how we connected with the world.
Jamie reviews Going Viral which blends 1980s nostalgia with modern themes as geeky teen and friends seek Corey Feldman’s “Samurai” to fight an AI.
While Stallone and Russell were awesome, it was the villain actors in 1989’s “Tango & Cash” that made it a treat.
Let’s examine facts from films that involve time travel from the 80s and 90s that will make you feel old… with inforgraphs!
Here are five misunderstood Razzie Award winners for Worst Movie that are actually pretty good.
Roadhouse’s has much teach us about business change management. Let Dalton be your guide.
The MPAA had to introduce a new rating, PG-13, for films to accommodate the lucrative 80s teen market.
Here are 9 sushi scenes in 1980s movies as artifacts that preserved the attitudes toward sushi during that time.
The Sloppy Joe graduated to pop icon status in the 90s with its appearance in film and tv. Here are five examples.
Some video game/movie crossovers can seem a little perplexing why they were conceived of in the first place.
A virtual vacation down memory lane with these five films with Summer in the title from the 1980s.
Five films from the 80s and 90s that are critical of America to watch on the 4th of July.
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Jude Cole’s “Back to School,” the jaunty pop-rock number from Rodney Dangerfield’s 1986 comedy, is one of those perfectly-timed little pieces of 80s sonic wallpaper.