THE LAST STARFIGHTER (1984): With childhood hero Lance Guest!

We had such a good time recording this episode - both the interview with Lance (who was lovely) and myself and AJ chatting about a movie he'd never seen before!This didn't go the way I thought it would.In July 1984, arcades were basically cathedrals, Apple had just launched the Mac, and one teen in a trailer park was about to save the entire galaxy… because he was too good at a video game.This week GB and AJ revisit The Last Starfighter (1984), the cult sci-fi adventure that helped pioneer early CGI space battles and delivered one of the most relatable heroes of the decade.And yes, we’re joined by Alex Rogan himself: Lance Guest.Lance takes us behind the scenes of Centauri’s Recruit, how he landed the role, what it was like leading a fast-paced shoot with limited takes, and playing both Alex and Beta Alex (including reshoots, sickness, makeup, and a wig that absolutely did the job). We also dig into what makes the movie feel like a warm nostalgic comfort-watch: the trailer park community, the slow-burn first act, the Star Wars / WarGames vibes, and why this film still hits if you’ve ever dreamed of escaping small-town life for something bigger.In this episode:Why The Last Starfighter was a risky early CGI leapLance Guest on being “bored and terrified” while starring in every sceneThe charm of Alex Rogan as the ultimate “ordinary guy” heroBeta Alex, reshoots, and that creepy under-the-bed version you maybe didn’t see on VHSWhy people either love this film… or they’ve never seen itIf you grew up with arcades, VHS sci-fi, and big dreams of space adventure… this one’s for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.