Do you remember how Star Wars started an absolute tsunami of sci-fi and fantasy movies, all built on wobbly versions of the story-writing foundations pioneered by George Lucas' work? The Last Starfighter sits atop the throne for this, and is honestly one of our favourite childhood sci-fi romps despite it's massive laundry list of shortcomings and questionable directions. Join us as we explore a movie that started with big intentions, fizzled into almost two hours of "what the hell", and still remains beloved despite all of its genital warts. Bonus: Benny decides to enhance the podcast experience with a significantly worse microphone. Good times!

Some topics discussed:

- Several times throughout the movie, people are suddenly introduced to the fact that there are technologically advanced extra-terrestrial civilizations and they're all "yawn"- Alex's brother is a DICK- Between Beta units, alien assassins and face melting, this movie has some terrifyingly traumatic occurrences- The scepter blade is the most powerful superweapon ever made. Or something- The death blossom...we have some questions- What happened to this movie and its potential?