About this episode

The hosts review the 1987 film 'Masters of the Universe' and discuss its significance and impact.

For their 235th episode, two film critics, two dads, and two school teachers who definitely have the power, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are starting to scratch a sword-and-sandal itch. Semi-included in that subgenre, and just in time for the remake/reboot, is 1987's "Masters of the Universe" from Cannon Films. Starring the beloved and out-of-his element Dolph Lundgren, one of our hosts was absolutely the target audience for this nearly 40 years ago and the other is watching it for the first time in 2026. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! Enjoy our podcast! Speakpipe - send us a voicemail https://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2 https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetwork https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/ www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and Sound Episode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Sound https://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadio https://everymoviehasalesson.com/ https://ruminationsradio.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

People in this episode

Hosts: Will Johnson, Don Shanahan

Topics covered

• film review
• 1980s cinema
• Masters of the Universe
• Dolph Lundgren
• remake
• sword-and-sandal

Keywords

• Masters of the Universe
• Dolph Lundgren
• Cannon Films
• film review
• 1980s movies
• sword-and-sandal
• remake

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cannon Films

Books & works: Masters of the Universe

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