Was 1985 the Greatest Year for Action Movies?

Second Sight (1989) | Rental Rack Rejects!

In this episode of Rental Rack Rejects, I dig into Second Sight (1989), the strange supernatural detective comedy starring John Larroquette and Bronson Pinchot. With two big sitcom stars, a goofy paranormal premise, and pure late-80s studio chaos, this is exactly the kind of blatantly bad movie I still have a soft spot for.

Why the Summer of 1987 Was the BEST Movie Season Ever!

The summer of 1987 wasn’t just another movie season. It was a full-blown video store fever dream. From massive action classics like Predator and RoboCop, to vampire cool with The Lost Boys, horror favorites like The Gate, comedies, family hits, cult oddities, and bold studio swings, the summer of ’87 delivered something for almost every kind of movie fan. In this episode, we’re looking back at why Summer 1987 stands out as one of the most exciting and stacked movie seasons of the entire 1980s. Not just because of the biggest hits, but because of the variety, personality, and sheer rental-shelf energy packed into those few months. So grab your popcorn, rewind the tape, and let’s revisit the wild, weird, and wonderful movie summer of 1987.

Bird on a Wire (1990) | Is This Still Any Good ?

Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn teamed up in 1990 for Bird on a Wire, a fast, goofy, stunt-filled action comedy that feels tailor-made for the video store era. In this episode, we revisit this forgotten 90s rental favorite to see how it holds up today. From its wild chase scenes and big star chemistry to its oddball villains, romantic comedy energy, and pure early-90s studio movie charm, we’re asking the important question: is Bird on a Wire still any good?

Was 1985 the Greatest Year for Action Movies?

Was 1985 the greatest year for action movies? From explosive one-man-army classics and martial arts favorites to sci-fi mayhem, fantasy adventure, spy thrills, and Hong Kong action landmarks, 1985 delivered one of the wildest action movie lineups of the entire decade. In this episode, we’re diving into the movies, stars, studios, trends, and pure VHS-era chaos that made 1985 such a monster year for action fans. From theatrical hits to late-night cable legends, this was the year when action cinema went bigger, louder, weirder, and more glorious than ever.

When Steven Seagal Was an Action Movie Giant!

Steven Seagal’s early run from Above the Law to Under Siege was the stretch that turned him from mystery martial arts guy into one of the biggest action stars of the late 80s and early 90s. In this full marathon edition of The Seagal Series, we’re covering his golden era, including Above the Law, Hard to Kill, Marked for Death, Out for Justice, and Under Siege.