The Last Starfighter (1984)

Blast off to nostalgia-land with Steve and Nic as they revisit a bygone era when arcade games ruled the universe—or at least a California trailer park.

This week, our hosts dive into *The Last Starfighter,* a 1984 sci-fi classic that dared to ask, "What if your high score could save the universe?" *The Last Starfighter* follows Alex, a teen stuck in a sea of tan suede and tumbleweeds, who unexpectedly becomes a real-life starfighter after mastering a mysterious arcade game. Flanked by his scaly co-pilot Grig, Alex navigates the cosmos to take down the villainous Xur and his gnarly Kodan Armada.

Steve, stewing in nostalgia, fondly recalls this cinematic gem that filled his childhood with dreams of saving galaxies between homework and dinner. Nic, however, experiences this cosmic romp for the first time and offers a fresh (and hilariously skeptical) perspective. From the delightfully dated graphics that scream '80s video game to the terrifying Lithgow-headed aliens, our hosts cover every quirky detail.

Despite its kitschy effects and questionable dialogue, this episode is a heartwarming reminder of the charms of early sci-fi cinema and the imaginative tales that captivated young minds.

Tune in for laughs, cultural insights, and the undeniable allure of star-fighting nostalgia. Whether you're revisiting an old favorite or discovering this flick for the first time, 2 Dads 1 Movie will have you dreaming of otherworldly adventures.