Peak Movies: 1985
Peak Movies: 1985
Podcast Description
Once there was a time when movies ruled the Earth and your local cinema reigned supreme as the beating heart of popular culture. During this same era of cinematic dominance, circumstance and creativity would occasionally collide to create a string of films so classic and so memorable that we had to give them a name (and a podcast): PEAK MOVIES. Join hosts Scott Rognlien and Eric Normington, and a cavalcade of special guests, for our inaugural season as we curate and celebrate an entire year of unforgettable feature films — IN ORDER and AS THEY HAPPENED — so listeners both young and old might learn to properly appreciate the peak that was PEAK MOVIES: 1985.
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Focused on landmark films from 1985, with episodes showcasing titles such as 'Blood Simple' and 'Fandango,' while also discussing related cultural events like the '84 Oscars, providing an in-depth look at movie history and the impact of these films on popular culture.

Once there was a time when movies ruled the Earth and your local cinema reigned supreme as the beating heart of popular culture. During this same era of cinematic dominance, circumstance and creativity would occasionally collide to create a string of films so classic and so memorable that we had to give them a name (and a podcast): PEAK MOVIES.
Join hosts Scott Rognlien and Eric Normington, and a cavalcade of special guests, for our inaugural season as we curate and celebrate an entire year of unforgettable feature films — IN ORDER and AS THEY HAPPENED — so listeners both young and old might learn to properly appreciate the peak that was PEAK MOVIES: 1985.
This season finale episode has a little bit of everything, folks. Scott and Eric pay their respects to some important figures from 1985 who sadly passed during the making of this little podcast. Your trusty cohosts also use the power of hindsight to update their personal Rank & File lists — because everyone loves a good list! You'll even be whisked away to our recent live Celebration Screening event for the reveal of the totally made-up 1985 PEAK MOVIE AWARDS as well as righting the wrong that was The Guest List.
Thanks for joining us this season, movie fans! Be kind and we’ll catch you on the rewind.

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