Reel Chronicles

Reel Chronicles


333: The Legend of Billie Jean: 40th Anniversary

November 07, 2025

On this weeks episode, Dave, Hunter, Jack and special guest JC look back at one of the unseen gems of the 1980s. It’s 40 YEARS of The Legend of Billie Jean: A cult classic that continues to live rent-free in the hearts of 80s lovers and midnight-movie obsessives everywhere.

 The guys look at Helen Slater’s instantly iconic performance, Christian Slater stealing scenes before he became a household name and how Billie Jean essentially become the first social media influencer.

So grab your popcorn, throw on your Walkman, crank up the Pat Benatar vibes and join us.

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