The Premiere Date For The New Dynasty Is Approaching
We are just over a month away from the premiere of the new Dynasty show set to hit The CW. We reported that the network was bringing back the 80s show that ran from 1981 all the way up to the end of the decade in 1989. The Premiere Date For The New Dynasty Is Approaching “The CW’s reboot of ‘Dynasty’ will have much in common with the classic 1980s original,” according to StarAdvertiser. “But the new...
80s Rock Star Howard Jones Shares Inspirational Words
We mentioned earlier on in the year that 80s rock star Howard Jones would be leading the charge at the Retro Futura, 80s rewind show. What we didn’t know is that he would be sharing some inspirational words in a recent interview. The interview was conducted by Stephanie Stephens of MindYourBodyTV, a YouTube channel featuring interviews of various stars in the entertainment industry. “Join me in this new video for an...
The ‘Take On Me’ App Is An 80s Lovers Dream
a-Ha’s “Take On Me” wasn’t just an iconic song. It also featured one of the coolest music videos known to man. It put lead singer Morten Harket in a comic book world that we all wished we could jump in. Now, that wish can be granted thanks to the world of technology with the Take On Me App. “The video took 16 weeks to animate by hand, but Trixi Studios created an augmented reality app that can recreate...
‘Hungry Eyes’ Takes On A New Look For Aussie AD
Eric Carmen’s “Hungry Eyes” was a special song from the 80s that will forever go down as a classic. As with most classics, the popularity of the track helps it live on long after the release. In this case, an Australian AD resurrected new life into the track in a pretty comedic way. The service is called Stan and it is an entertainment platform similar to that of Netflix. In an attempt to gain the attention of...
Home Alone Actor John Heard Dead At 71
We know, Home Alone was released in 1990, however, John Heard appeared in plenty of 1980s films and can definitely be seen as a face of the 80s. Besides, 80s babies definitely enjoyed Home Alone in the early 90s and remember Heard’s role quite fondly. “Heard, perhaps best known for his role as Kevin McCallister’s father in a pair of Home Alone films, was found dead in his hotel room Friday just days after undergoing...
The Ferris Bueller Chase In Spider-Man: Homecoming Is Awesome
If you haven’t seen Spider-Man: Homecoming yet and you’re a fan of the 80s, you may want to visit your local movie theater. While films are starting to take a huge chunk of the decade for inspiration, Spider-Man: Homecoming tastefully borrows one of the most awesome chase scenes from the Ferris Bueller film. “[The characters] go through this great Ferris Bueller-inspired chase through this neighborhood, where these...
80s-Set Wonder Woman 2 Could Be The Next 80s Inspired Hit
When we say the 80s setting has been breeding some of the best shows and films in this decade, we aren’t lying. In fact, the next Wonder Woman film looks like it will be taking on an 80s setting, bringing the decade to the box office. “But now production details have revealed that Wonder Woman 2 may be set during the 1980s, with Diana, Princess of The Amazon fighting against the Soviet Union in the last throes of the Cold...
Transformers Character Bumblebee Gets An 80s Set Stand-alone Film
As if enough of the 80s influence isn’t featured in today’s music, television and film, we can look forward to another 80s set film. The character Bumblebee from Transformers will have his own stand-alone set in the 80s, because, why not revisit the best decade ever. “The news about the setting comes from Empire Magazine (via ScreenRant) whose print edition features an article all about the Transformers film...
Bands Like Paramore Are Using The 80s Blueprint
80s inspiration is at an all time high in entertainment today. Many of today’s bands are really using the 80s blueprint when it comes to creating great music for their demographics. Paramore is one of those bands that you could find yourself falling in love with. “When we were starting to write it was summertime and … I just wanted to groove,” said lead guitarist Taylor York according to NPR. “I was...
You Can Own Cyndi Lauper’s Home For The Right Price
Cyndi Lauper is looking to move on from her Stamford, Connecticut home. The house has been listed for sale and if you’re one of those die-hard fans, now is your shot to own something of hers. For the right price that is. Cyndi Lauper’s $1.25 Million Home Lauper and her husband Dave Thornton are listing the massive home for a whopping $1.25 million. Your eyes may be popping out of your head with the pricing, however, there...
Kent State Celebrates 80s Fashion At University Museum
80s fashion never actually stayed in the 80s and in some cases it’s still alive today. Kent State for instance, has kept some of the 80s biggest fashions at their University Museum for all to see. The display is titled, “The 1980s: An Age of Excess” and was inspired from the return of some 80s styles to high-fashion runways. “We tried to cover the things that were the most influential in the Eighties as well as...
Would A Gremlins Remake Be A Good Idea?
The 1984 a strange but awesome film called Gremlins was released and it is definitely a fan favorite for the 80s. With the amount of 80s remakes that are on the way, we got to thinking whether or not a Gremlins remake would hold up in current times. Gremlins is listed as a horror comedy for good reason. At first, a regular Gremlin is cute and could very well be what was behind the inspiration of toys like the Furby. However, when...
The 1980s BMW M3 E30 Is Still Heavily Sought After Today
BMW advertises their vehicles as the ultimate driving machine. In 1989 they introduced their BMW M3 E30 edition and it completely embodied that branding. Today, the car is still one of the most sought after BMW’s on the net. A 1989 BMW M3 E30 such as the one pictured above, is selling on EBAY Motors for a whopping $37,990. For that price, you can buy a brand new BMW however, it won’t be nearly as nostalgic as the 1989 E30....
There Is A ‘Dynasty’ Soap Opera Reboot Coming
Like every decade from the 60s and onward, there have been soap operas that captivated everyone. Dynasty was that soap opera for the 80s and now, it is on its was back thanks to The CW. “Dynasty is returning to TV, nearly 30 years after the prime-time soap opera aired its last hair-pulling fight,” according to News Journal. “The rebooted drama will be one of four new series joining the CW’s schedule in the...
Are Today’s Artists Stuck In The 80s?
We often speak about the influence the 80s still plays in music today. A new band by the name of Dreamcar has recently released their debut album and it has a super distinct 80s feel. This leaves us to question whether or not today’s artists are stuck in the 80s. Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal and Adrian Young of No Doubt have picked up a new lead singer in Davey Havok, a previous member of the band, AFI. Together they formed Dreamcar...
