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The Annotated Eighties
by Paul Gagliardi
Two kids of the 1980s use their scholarly training to delve into the context and meaning of films and tv shows of the "long" 1980s (and try to make each other laugh).https://twitter.com/AnnotatedThehttps://instagram.com/the_annotated_eighties?igshid=10ilj0gxo9t4i
Episodes
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Episode 8: Major League
After a brief hiatus, we return with episode eight of The Annotated Eighties and our discussion of 1989's Major League. We discuss the film's relationship to Milwaukee with guest Jessica Burch, and the hosts discuss team identity, stadium politics, the history of Native American nicknames in…
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Episode 7: Clip Show Spectacular
In the grand tradition of the Eighties Sitcom, we bring you a clip show where we revisit our previous six episodes and talk about the things we forgot to mention: Matt Dillon's character in The Outsiders and his '80s career; Doc's character in The Love Boat; more Swayze coverage from Road House…
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Episode 6: Road House
In episode six of The Annotated Eighties, Amy reacts to her first viewing of the 1989 Patrick Swayze vehicle, Road House -- while Paul plays nice. The hosts discuss cult films, Road House as a Western, the problematic gender representations in the film, the homoerotic gaze, and Amy barely…
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Episode 5: Urban Cowboy
In the fifth episode of The Annotated Eighties, Amy and Paul put on their fanciest western boots and discuss 1980's Urban Cowboy. They discuss the film's somewhat odd timeline, John Travolta's persona and the anti-disco backlash of the era, homoerotic gaze, Debra Winger and Scott Glenn's…
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Episode 4: Cheers - The Shelley Long Years
In the fourth episode of The Annotated Eighties podcast, Amy and Paul pull up to the bar to discuss the first five seasons of Cheers. Paul details the evolution of the sitcom from Vaudeville and radio, Amy discusses the philosophy of the show, and they both critique the series's treatment of...
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Episode 3: The Love Boat
In the third episode of The Annotated Eighties podcast, Amy and Paul set sail on a discussion of the series, The Love Boat. They discuss the history of cruises and the problematic elements of the industry, Amy details the book that inspired the series, and they both reveal in the "camp" of…
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Episode 2: Die Hard
In the second episode of The Annotated Eighties podcast, Amy and Paul dive into the 1988 action film, Die Hard. They discuss the "is the film a Christmas movie" debate, the differences between the movie and its source material, and '80s xenophobia against Asians. Paul reads Hans Gruber as a pro...
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Episode 1: The Outsiders
In the inaugural episode of The Annotated Eighties podcast, Amy and Paul dive into Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film, The Outsiders. They discuss Young Adult fiction, Coppola's career and New Hollywood, the history of the switchblade, and the career arcs of several actors from the film. Also,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two kids of the 1980s use their scholarly training to delve into the context and meaning of films and tv shows of the "long" 1980s (and try to make each other laugh).https://twitter.com/AnnotatedThehttps://instagram.com/the_annotated_eighties?igshid=10ilj0gxo9t4i
HOSTED BY
Paul Gagliardi
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Two kids of the 1980s use their scholarly training to delve into the context and meaning of films and tv shows of the "long" 1980s (and try to make each other laugh).https://twitter.com/AnnotatedThehttps://instagram.com/the_annotated_eighties?igshid=10ilj0gxo9t4i
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The Annotated Eighties is created and hosted by Paul Gagliardi.
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