Ep. 189: The Karate Kid (1984)

We're ending this year by sweeping the leg. It's odd to think of all the franchises to have 40 years' worth of longevity one of them is The Karate Kid is one of them. A massive hit in 1984 this film spawned 2 sequels, a spinoff, a remake, and TV show, and even an impending sequel in 2025. Often considered one of the most iconic films of the 1980's what made this movie a staple for so many? Let's wax on about it.