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Flash Gordon (1980) | Sci-Fi Cult Classic or Glorious Camp? | Just That Film Podcast
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The film that Ben says is even better than ‘Oldboy’ and ‘Bulworth’…
This week on Just That Film Podcast, we're revisiting Flash Gordon (1980), Mike Hodges' colourful sci-fi adventure starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Timothy Dalton, Brian Blessed, and Topol.
With its bold visual style, unforgettable characters, spectacular production design, and iconic soundtrack by Queen, Flash Gordon has become one of the most beloved cult films of the 1980s. But does this larger-than-life comic book adventure still hold up more than 40 years after its release?
In this episode, we discuss the performances, dazzling visuals, memorable one-liners, Queen's legendary soundtrack, and whether Flash Gordon deserves its status as a sci-fi cult classic.
Join us as we revisit one of the most unique fantasy adventures of the 1980s and decide if Flash Gordon remains a thrilling space epic or a wonderfully camp classic that audiences still love today.
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