The Backlot by Alamo Drafthouse for Thursday, August 29 2019

On this week's Labor Day weekend episode, we're breaking down last weekend's top 5 films, covering the film news from Disney's D23 panel, the return of an actor from 1978's 'Halloween' to the franchise, and much more -- including this week's new releases and all the special programming at the Alamo Drafthouse. As always, all this and more coming to you from the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri.  We're wrapping up our Favorite Summer movies of the 1980s series this week! Throughout the summer, we've narrowed the field down to just 3 films. Vote for your favorite film from the summers of 1981-1989 from the list of previous poll winners! The poll is LIVE right now and runs through Tuesday, September 3. Find us on Twitter @BacklotPod or at Facebook.com/BacklotPod to vote for your favorite.  Make your comments a part of the show! Let us know what movie you're planning to see this week, what you thought of that movie or any of the special programming at the Alamo Drafthouse, or your thoughts on anything we discussed this week. If we use your comments and suggestions, we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Contact us at: On social media on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @BacklotPod Or leave a recorded message on our hotline at (417) 986-7842.  Follow the Alamo Drafthouse online: Download the Alamo Drafthouse app on your mobile device. Visit Drafthouse.com/Springfield Or on social media on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @AlamoSpringMO