Summary

In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and co-hosts Charlie Cotter and Laramy Wells delve into the seventh installment of the Friday the 13th franchise, 'The New Blood.' They discuss the film's profitability, its origins, casting choices, iconic scenes, and the reception of its ending. The conversation also touches on the film's rewatchability and nostalgia factor, with the hosts sharing their personal ratings and recommendations for viewers.

Takeaways

• The Friday the 13th films are profitable regardless of quality.
• 'The New Blood' was intended to be a crossover with Freddy Krueger.
• Kane Hodder's portrayal of Jason is iconic and memorable.
• The film's ending received criticism for its execution.
• The film had a rushed production schedule of only six months.
• The character dynamics were weak, leading to forgettable supporting characters.
• The iconic sleeping bag kill is a highlight of the film.
• The film's budget was low, impacting its overall quality.
• The nostalgia factor plays a significant role in rewatchability.
• Fans have humorously dubbed the film 'Friday the 13th: The No Blood.'

Chapters

00:00 The Business of Horror: Friday the 13th Franchise

06:24 The Evolution of Jason Voorhees

10:38 Casting Choices and Character Dynamics

17:49 Iconic Scenes and Jason's Signature Kills

28:26 Jason's Unique Kills and Favorite Scenes

32:51 Behind the Scenes: Stunts and Injuries

35:48 The Controversial Ending and Fan Theories

39:32 Rewatchability and Nostalgia Meter

49:13 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

52:44 Thanks For Watching Outro with Music.mp4

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Box Office Mojo

https://weminoredinfilm.com/2014/03/14/13-things-you-may-not-know-about-friday-the-13th-part-vii-the-new-blood/

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's... Richard Pryor with a supercomputer? On this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback, Tim Williams is joined by guest co-host Laramy Wells to discuss the 80s Flick sequel that nearly torpedoed the Superman franchise with its emphasis on silly sight-gags instead of the Man of Steel mythos.

Will they defend the decision to replace arch-nemesis Lex Luthor with billionaire Ross Webster? Will they be able to make sense of a synthetic Kryptonite and that epic junkyard brawl? Stay tuned as they kick off the new Summer of Sequels 2 series with their nostalgic views and rad review of “Superman III” from 1983 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback!

Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

• When producers were first informed that Lana Lang would be a single mother, a comic book was quickly written to explain how Lana arrived at that situation.
• The video game that Ross Webster plays was created for the film by the Atari Corporation. Atari had also made a "Superman III" video game, based on the film, for the Atari 5200, but it was never released.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, BoxOfficeMojo

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This episode of 80s Flick Flashback revisits the 1987 hit "Good Morning, Vietnam." The film marked a pivotal moment for Robin Williams, showcasing his dramatic range beyond his established comedic persona from "Mork & Mindy" and "Popeye." Loosely based on the true story of Armed Forces Radio DJ Adrian Cronauer, the movie is set in 1965 Saigon as the Vietnam conflict escalated. Williams' portrayal of the irreverent, rock-music-loving Cronauer, who clashed with superiors, earned him his first Oscar nomination and contributed to the film's significant success. Join Tim Williams, Nicholas Pepin, and Chad Sheppard as they jump in their military jeep, crank up the radio, and discuss this iconic 80s film.