80s-Set ‘Bandersnatch’ Is A Trippy Experience
If you’re thinking, “what in the world is a ‘Bandersnatch'” you’re not alone. Plenty of Netflix viewers were able to take part in a viewing experience like no other. Bandersnatch is a fully interactive film from the creators of Black Mirror, another highly successful Netflix series. 80s-Set ‘Bandersnatch’ Is A Trippy Experience Set in the mid-80s, the show’s main character Stefan sets...
80s Holiday Outfits Expected To Rule 2018
The holiday season is a time for celebrating. That means, you’ll be bringing out your best outfits for all of the festive parties. This year, we’re expecting 80s holiday outfits to rule in the 2018 season. With 80s fashion already making a huge comeback this year the holiday season should be no exception. 80s Holiday Outfits Expected To Rule 2018 “There’s no denying the power that the ’80s are having over...
Are The Shining Twins The Creepiest Kids Of The 80s?
The Shining twins absolutely send chills down our spine every time we see or think about them. We have to wonder, are these the creepiest kids from the 80s when it comes to horror films? Are The Shining Twins The Creepiest Kids Of The 80s? Of course, when it comes to creepy kids, we’re not quite sure of the kids of the 80s could top some of the intensely terrifying kids in horror movies of today. However, the Grady twins...
Top 5 List of 80s Feel Good Movies Up For Debate
Feel good movies ran rampant in the 80s and it’s one of the reasons why there are so many fond film memories from the decade. We stumbled upon a list of “The Five Best Feel Good Movies of the 80s” and we are sure you all will be holding a debate in the comments section after we reveal the list. Top 5 List of 80s Feel Good Movies Up For Debate “It’s been said more than once, but the 80s were a transition decade...
Bad 80s Songs By Great Artists
The 80s brought us plenty of joy and some pretty amazing music, however, there have been some truly bad 80s songs by great artists. Back in the mid- to late-1980s, I had a “Winwood window”– and it was a small one. My run as a Steve Winwood fan lasted exactly two years. It started in Summer 1986, with the release of his Back in the High Life album, which inspired me to buy all his previous albums. And it ended in Summer 1988,...
Should Beetlejuice Receive the Reboot Treatment?
There has been a large influx of 80s reboots that are in the works, however, there is one in particular that we wouldn’t mind seeing. You guessed it, Beetlejuice. It is a definite 80s classic for some a cult classic and quite frankly who doesn’t like this quirky and haunting tale? Should Beetlejuice Receive the Reboot Treatment? “This story of a ghost couple (Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin) who have their home taken...
The 80s Meets Instagram
Fusing the 80s with social media platforms such as Instagram may seem a bit farfetched, however, it has happened. A new Instagram account is all about the 80s. If you want a nice dose of nostalgia, you may want to consider checking out the @vhsfruit Instagram page. The 80s Meets Instagram “Within the vast sea of Instagram throwback accounts floats the occasional rare gem – an account with a unique point of view that’s so true to...
The 80s Overpowered Every Other Decade in Ready Player One
While Steven Spielberg and countless other reviews revealed that Ready Player One features characters and nostalgias from multiple decades, it looks like the 80s overpowered every other decade in the film. We can tell before even seeing the film, learn why below. The 80s Overpowered Every Other Decade in Ready Player One If you complete a simple Google search on Ready Player One alone you’ll find that a vast majority of the...
How Different is the New Roseanne From the Roseanne of the 80s?
The newest episodes of Roseanne aired last night, and they really were good. Check out some of the reasons why the new Roseanne is so awesome below. How Different is the New Roseanne From the Roseanne of the 80s? There were some things that were very much so a surprise. Like the 80s phone in the kitchen was still there, the landline phone with a cord that hung on the wall, yet no one used it. You know what else no one used? A cell...
Is A Wrinkle in Time as Good as Classic 80s Kids Films?
There are a plethora of films being associated with taking inspiration from and paying homage to classic 80s kids films. Just recently, A Wrinkle in Time, from director Ava DuVernay, has joined the ranks. At least to critic. Is A Wrinkle in Time as Good as Classic 80s Kids Films? “After the ’80s, these kinds of movies were few and far between. Kids movies still exist, of course, and they are full of the hardships that...
36 Years Later: Jim Henson’s ‘The Dark Crystal’
Last weekend, select theaters across the country featured special shows of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal. The film first released in 1982 and made a limited but triumphant return. The Dark Crystal is a film that featured a fairly simple storyline, though, it was the execution of it that created a timeless film. Henson, a well-respected master of puppetry and of course the creator of The Muppets, got together with Frank Oz to...
We Love 80s Music: Foreigner
It’s no secret that our president is not crazy about foreigners. Heck, xenophobia was essentially the cornerstone of his entire campaign. But on the whole, back in the 1980s, we liked foreigners. Or at the very least, we liked Foreigner. We Love 80s Music: Foreigner “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending the best. They’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing those problems....
80s Motorsport Era Honored by MotorSport Online
The 80s was a golden decade for many popular sporting events. The 80s motorsport scene was absolutely incredible with drivers, teams and cars that exceeded the expectations of spectators all over the world. This month, MotorSport Online is paying homage to the 80s motorsport era by naming it 80s month. 80s Motorsport Era Honored by MotorSport Online “The ’80s was a great time to discover a love of motor sport. True, the...
Do You Agree with this Ranking of 80s Horror Villains?
When it comes to horror villains, most people will tell you they were pretty much born in the 80s. We aren’t talking Nosferatu or werewolves, we’re talking 80s horror villains that have zero conscious. A recent ComicBook list ranked some of the scariest horror film villains of the 80s with some pretty iconic contenders. Do You Agree with this Ranking of 80s Horror Villains? “The ’30s and ’40s made...
A Closer Look At ‘Last Christmas’ By Wham!
Tough listening to “Last Christmas” this season, huh? Every time I heard the Wham! classic, I couldn’t help but recall the terrible fact that George Michael passed away on December 25, 2016. So, last Christmas– well, Christmas 2016– was indeed George’s last Christmas. A Closer Look At ‘Last Christmas’ By Wham! Perhaps the one-year anniversary of George Michael’s death was the reason why I looked a little more...
