The 80s and 90s Overlooked
The films of the 80s and 90s you missed (but shouldn’t have).
Ever wonder why some 80s and 90s movies went straight to VHS? Spoiler alert: We do too, and we’ve got answers! Welcome to The 80s and 90s Overlooked, where we dig up the forgotten gems (and glorious disasters) that somehow slipped under your neon radar. Get ready for deep dives, hilarious commentary, and a whole lot of “Wait, this actually existed?” It’s like if Blockbuster had a bargain bin for pop culture… and we’re the treasure hunters who dug it all out.
Galaxis (1995)
In this episode of Overlooked, the guys look at “Galaxis” (also know as Terminal Force). The sacred crystal, the source of all life, becomes the center of a cosmic struggle. Kyla (Richard Moll) seeks its power, but Ladera (Brigitte Nielsen) races against time to secure the identical crystal on Earth.
The Perfect Weapon (1991)
The guy's review the overlooked action classic "The Perfect Weapon," starring Jeff Speakman as Jeff Sanders. Jeff is an expert in kenpo karate who tries to help his old friend with the Korean mafia. Jeff uses his martial arts skills to find the man who killed his friend while reconnecting with his family.
Cool as Ice (1991)
In this episode of “Overlooked” the guys take on the 1991 cinematic gem, “Cool as Ice,” featuring the ‘90s sensation, Vanilla Ice. Brace yourself for a wild ride as Vanilla Ice essentially plays himself, cruising on a motorcycle in hot pursuit of a girl. Some stuff happens along the way, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s safe to say that the plot might not be the film’s main attraction, if anything is.
Trespass (1992)
In this episode of Overlooked, we’ll be reviewing the 1992 movie “Trespass”, directed by Walter Hill and starring Bill Paxton, Ice-T, William Sadler, and Ice Cube. The film follows two firefighters, Vince (Paxton) and Don (Sadler), who stumble upon a gang of ruthless criminals led by King James (Ice-T) and Savon (Ice Cube) while searching for some missing gold.
Gymkata (1985)
In this episode of Overlooked, the guys review the 1985 film Gymkata. Direct by Robert Clouse, the film stars Kurt Thomas as a gymnast who learns karate to compete in a deadly game and to find his father.
Virtuosity (1995)
In this episode of Overlooked, the guys review “Virtuosity,” the 1995 film starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. The movie follows Parker Barnes (Washington) a former police officer as he tracks down a virtual reality Simulation (Crowe) that escapes into the real world.
The Phantom (1996)
In this episode of Overlooked, the guys are joined by Derick McDuff of the Underrated Podcast to discuss The Phantom. The film from 1996 stars Billy Zane as The Phantom, a descendent of a line of African superheroes, who must thwart a wealthy criminal genius from obtaining three magic skulls which would give him the secret to ultimate power.
Martial Law (1990)
The guys watch Martial Law, the 1990 straight to video release starring Chad McQueen, Cynthia Rothrock, and David Carradine. The film follows two cops who are also martial arts experts who are out to stop a criminal organization headed by a ruthless boss who’s also a martial artist.
Hudson Hawk (1991)
In this episode of The 80s and 90s Overlooked, the guys review Hudson Hawk. The 1991 action-comedy starring Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, and Andie MacDowell. Does this film deserve the Razzie awards it received or is it better than remember? We find out.
Collision Course (1989)
In this episode of The 80s and 90s Overlooked, the guys review Collision Course. The 1989 buddy cop film starring Pat Morita and Jay Leno, as police officers who team up to track down a stolen prototype turbocharger. Yes, that's right. Pat Morita and Jay Leno did a buddy cop film in the 80s and this is it.
