TMBDOS! Episode 366: "Flash Gordon" (1980).

About this episode

The hosts discuss the 1980 film 'Flash Gordon' and its significance in the sci-fi genre.

Lee is joined by special guests hosts Ricky Morgan and Gary Hill to blast off to planet Mongo and talk about "Flash Gordon" (1980), directed by Mike Hodges. Spoilers: they all love it, but still have fun talking about its place in history, especially being a sci-fi fantasy film post-"Star Wars". The hosts also talk about what they've watched as of late. Now, get your wings warmed up and help us attack War Rocket Ajax. Dive! "Flash Gordon" IMDB Catch Ricky's podcasts over at Legion Podcasts. Listen to Ricky's music here. Check out Gary over at Legion Podcasts. Lee on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Featured Music: "Football Fight" & "The Hero" by Queen.

People in this episode

Host: Lee Russell

Guests: Ricky Morgan, Gary Hill

Topics covered

• Flash Gordon
• sci-fi fantasy
• film history
• 1980s cinema
• movie reviews

Keywords

• Flash Gordon
• Mike Hodges
• sci-fi
• film review
• Queen
• 1980s

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Legion Podcasts, Bluesky, Instagram, Letterboxd

Books & works: Flash Gordon, Star Wars

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