Was Big Trouble in Little China the greatest cult classic of the 80s, or just a misunderstood martial arts masterpiece? In 1986, John Carpenter and Kurt Russell teamed up to create a genre-bending adventure that defied every box Hollywood tried to put it in. Join Rob, Kurt and Dave as they dive into the wild world of Jack Burton, the Lo Pan sorcery, and the neon-soaked underground of San Francisco’s Chinatown. We’re breaking down why this film went from box-office disappointment to a legendary status that still holds up today (Listen to our breakdown of this classic movie) 0:00 - The 80s Cult Classic  16:33 - Unveiling Big Trouble's Production & Box Office Woes 33:14 - Reliving the best quotes and action sequences 40:57 - Exploring the Weirdest Moments and 80s Props 49:16 - Analyzing Jack Burton, Villains, and 80s Asian Mentors 1:04:08 - Our Final Verdict and Listener Engagement Keywords: Big Trouble in Little China, John Carpenter, Jack Burton, 80s Cult Classics, 80s Nostalgia, Movie Review Podcast, Retro Cinema, Movie Tropes, 80s Movies Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: [email protected]  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.