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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · 21d

We’re unlocking the clamshells! The VHS Vault: ’90s Edition — Episode 1 just dropped: cult favorites, video-store stories, and fast facts you can flex at the counter.
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The VHS Vault (Ep. 1) Relive the VIDEO STORE Magic!

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Jul 17

What do Jaws, Point Break, Meatballs & Vacation have in common?
They ARE summer ☀️
I cover 10 iconic summer movies that capture the heat, freedom & chaos of the season.
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#SummerMovies #RetroCinema #MovieList #PopCulture #80sMovies #90sMovies

Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Jul 11

Ever lived next to someone who gave you serious Klopek vibes?
Revisit The ’Burbs (1989), Tom Hanks' twisted trip through cul-de-sac madness. Our new video digs into this cult comedy, the paranoia, and why it still resonates today.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/nCzpCbE_6ZU
#TheBurbs #80sFilm #CultComedy

The ’Burbs (1989) – Tom Hanks’ Funniest Cult Classic? - '80s Rewind!

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Jul 5

🎬 Hollywood’s creativity problem is getting worse.
Why do so many remakes fail? In this video, I dig into the nostalgia-fueled chaos behind modern reboots, reimaginings, and legacy sequels.
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#Movies #Hollywood #Remakes #Reboots #NostalgiaCulture

Hollywood's Nostalgia Crisis: Remakes, Reboots & Regret

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Jun 22

🎬 The '90s were wild — and so is this next batch!
In my latest video counting down the Top 100 Movies from the 1990s, we dive into spots #70–61.

Expect weird, wonderful, and occasionally WTF picks & I regret none of them 😎
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#90sMovies #Top100 #FilmNostalgia #MovieFans #Cinema

The Top-100 Movies of the 1990s: #70-61

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Mar 30

The 90s delivers a plethora of stalker thrillers in all shapes and sizes and in this video we're taking a ride back in time and diving into 10 great ones!
Catch the full video here! 👇🏼
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#MoviesNeverSayDie #90s #1990s #90sMovies #90sThrillers

Awesome STALKER Movies from the 1990s!

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Mar 17

Nonstop action, absurd one-liners, endless vanity muscles, samurai swords, and glorious tattoo's. We're diving into the 1991 insta-classic, Showdown in Little Tokyo on this episode of Magically Ridiculous!
Check out the full video here!
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#MoviesNeverSayDie #90s #90sMovies

SHOWDOWN IN LITTLE TOKYO 1991 - A Magically Ridiculous Ride of ACTION & TATTOOS!

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Mar 14

I've loved B-action movies since I was a kid & growing up in the #80s & #90s there was an endless supply. In this video we're kicking off a new series diving into those that still deliver the finest of cinematic cheese! Catch the full video here! 👇🏼
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#MoviesNeverSayDie #90sMovies

Awesome B-ACTION Movies from the '90s!

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Mar 14

Some of the best parody comedies of all-time would come from the #80s and #90s and in this video we're breaking down ten of the best.
Catch the full video here! 👇🏼https://youtu.be/8qHaJFn29k4
#MoviesNeverSayDie #80sMovies #90sMovies #1980s #1990s

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Feb 26

In this video, we dive into the rise of #TouchstonePictures in 1988 and how #Disney cemented its dominance in the box office throughout the late #80s. Touchstone, Disney's breakout studio, brought a new wave of mature and critically acclaimed #films that captivated audiences. youtu.be/lNwxvCqrxuk

Revisiting Touchstone Pictures (1988) Disney Establishes Box-Office DOMINATION!

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Feb 19

All of which is topped off by Demme's playful direction that give this movie a light, whimsical tone that balances the laughs, the heart, and the thrills.

8/10

Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Feb 19

Then you get Dean Stockwell as the charming but ruthless mob boss just soaking up his roll with a grounded humor. The ensemble cast shines; the pace is tight, the soundtrack filled with 80s pop tunes gives the movie plenty of energy to complement the playful theme of this story.

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Feb 19

Last nights movie was 'Married to the Mob' (1988)

I always have so much fun with this quirky, offbeat comedy and I certainly think it's a hidden gem from the 80s. Pfeiffer's standout performance is a perfect blend of humor, strength, wit, and vulnerability. (1)

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Feb 9

In this video, we dive into some of the best sequels to iconic '70s movies that kept audiences coming back for more in the '80s and beyond! #MoviesNeverSayDie #80sMovies #70sMovies youtu.be/Y25FPybcuDM

11 AWESOME Sequels to GREAT '70s Movies

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Feb 1

In this episode I'm diving into 10 awesome sequels to classic 80s films that may not have been as good, but certainly delivered a winner!
Catch the full video here! ⬇️
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#MoviesNeverSayDie #80sMovies #Movies #80s

10 AWESOME Sequels to CLASSIC '80s Movies!

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Jan 20

We're stepping way back into the 80s for my newest video diving into Stallone's underrated crime-thriller Nighthawks from 81. Check out the full video here! ⬇️
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#MoviesNeverSayDie #Nighthawks #80s #80sMovies #SylvesterStallone

Nighthawks (1981) Stallone's 80s HIDDEN GEM! (80s Rewind #1)

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Jan 20

New video up on the channel talking sequels to classic 80s movies that failed to live up to the greatness of their originals! Catch the full video here! ⬇️
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#80s #80sMovies #MoviesNeverSayDie #80sSequels

10 FAILED Sequels to CLASSIC '80s Movies!

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Jan 18

MR. NICE GUY isn't very well acted, the plot is tracing paper thin & some of the jokes are too silly. Yet, it also delivers some of Chan's best action sequences. The use of surroundings & Chan's skillset results in waves of high energy action that paired with a brisk pace makes this movie a blast!

Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Jan 16

The '80s delivered an endless supply of classic movies from all genres that will stand the test of time. In this video I'm breaking down 10 failed sequels to these movies that completely missed the mark.
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10 FAILED Sequels to CLASSIC '80s Movies!

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Jan 16

In this episode of Magically Ridiculous we're diving into the glorious 1986 action flick Cobra starring Stallone as a matchstick checking tough guy!
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#MoviesNeverSayDie #80sMovies #80sAction #SylvesterStallone

COBRA 1986 - Stallone's MAGICALLY RIDICULOUS One Man Army Movie!

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Jan 13

I love watching a fun summer movie in the winter. Club Paradise is a blast of laughs, comical characters and nonstop hijinks set inside an inviting tropical atmosphere. Williams' amusing optimism is a joy and the duo of Levy & Moranis come close to stealing the show in this blast of 80s nostalgia!

Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Dec 31

Found this old movie listing from the New York Times (Aug '87) archives. So many movies to choose from! #80s #80sMovies #MoviesNeverSayDie

Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Dec 31

Volume 2 of my Touchstone Pictures series is up on the channel!
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#MoviesNeverSayDie #80sMovies #80s

Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Dec 31

I'm working on a series covering the legacy of Touchstone Pictures during the 80s. Check out the full video here!
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#MoviesNeverSayDie #80sMovies #TouchstonePictures #80s

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Anthony Digioia @retrotron5000.bsky.social · Dec 31

I would go with Backdraft. Came out in the early 90s and was everywhere for months. It's a bit sappy and super melodramatic but the cast kicks ass, the fire effects still look great, and it's a great timestamp to non-superhero event films from the 90s.