The Breakfast Club Hits Blu-ray This Week
We never ever grow tired of reporting anything that has to do with The Breakfast Club. In case none of you out there already own the film on another platform, it is hitting Blu-ray this week. To celebrate the moment, an incredible piece was penned by the Los Angeles Times, dissecting and sharing the wonders it holds. The Breakfast Club Hits Blu-ray This Week “‘Clueless,’ ‘Dazed and Confused,’...
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...
Can 80s-Styled Arcades Make A Nationwide Comeback?
How many of us find ourselves looking to play an Atari or an Nintendo NES game at an 80s-styled arcade after watching kids these days enjoy their own systems? Taking a kid to Chuck E Cheese or even going to an establishment like Dave and Busters really brings back some serious memories. Though, the games that are housed at these arcades aren’t the classics we loved. Can 80s-Styled Arcades Make A Nationwide Comeback? It would...
Pasadena is Home to an 80s Gamer’s Heaven
We absolutely love to hear about amazing places in the world where an 80s fan can roam free and feel as if they are in the decade again. While strolling through the web we came across a report which highlighted a very awesome retro arcade in Pasadena, California. Pasadena is Home to an 80s Gamer’s Heaven “As soon as you walk into the Neon Retro Arcade in Pasadena, California, you’re transported back in time,”...
‘Pose’ : Another 80s Inspired Show on the Way
As the year draws to a close, there is very little going on in the 80s flashback world. However, you’ll be delighted to know that FX is hinting at a new show titled Pose and it’s got some serious 80s influence. ‘Pose’ : Another 80s Inspired Show on the Way For one, Pose is set in 80s New York City, according to a recent report and one of the co-creators happens to be Ryan Murphy, the man who brought us American...
80s in the Sand Festival is Perfect for 80s Fans
We’ve just caught note of an 80s festival that is just perfect for 80s fans. If you do want to attend the 80s in the Sand festival, you’ll have to be doing a little traveling. For die-hard 80s fans, that may not be an issue. 80s in the Sand Festival is Perfect for 80s Fans 2017 marked the inaugural year of the festival which was held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Reports are claiming that this year’s festival...
The 80s Perm is Revisited in A Vogue Tribute
Does it really get anymore 80s than a perm? There are arguments we know, however, there is no denying the fact that the 80s perm was a staple of the decade and a go-to for many. In a recent article, Vogue revisited the 80s perm that was rocked by stars in films such as Flashdance. The 80s Perm is Revisited in A Vogue Tribute “In the opening minutes of Permanent, a new comedy hitting screens big and small this Friday, a...
LT80s Writer Mark Dursin and His Wife Sheri Talk Labors of an Epic Punk
We love when the 80s and creativity combine for something extra special. That’s just what LT80s writer Mark Dursin and his wife, Sheri has brought us with the co-authored book titled, “Labors of an Epic Punk.” Mark and Sheri have been working on the novel for about 8 years and he says it was truly a labor of love. So, what exactly is “Labors of an Epic Punk” all about? Well, check out the synopsis: Mac is...
A-Ha ‘Take On Me’ Obsession Lands Man in Jail
We love the 80s, heck, most of us will say we are obsessed with the decade. We would even go as far to say that A-Ha‘s “Take On Me” is one of the greatest tracks of the decade. However, we wouldn’t suggest blasting it in your neighborhood, or you may end up like this man who was jailed over loud music. “A Victorian man has been jailed for refusing to turn down the volume on his high-powered stereo,”...
‘Ready Player One’ Film Also Pays Homage to 80s Gaming
When it comes to 80s gaming there is no doubting the fact that it was a golden age. A new film is on the horizon and Ready Player One actually pays homage to 80s gaming. The latest trailer for the film featured a couple of 80s Easter eggs that we absolutely love. “Warner Bros. released a new trailer today for Ready Player One, the Steven Spielberg-directed virtual reality epic based on the novel of the same name,”...
80s Country Star George Strait to Receive Texan of the Year Honor
Entertainer and “King of Country Music” George Strait has been named the 2018 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference, the well-known annual statewide forum that is marking its 52nd year next March. 80s Country Star George Strait to Receive Texan of the Year Honor Strait will be presented with the award Thursday evening, March 22 at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center. He will be joining an array of...
80s Thriller Jaws was Tapped for Stranger Things Inspiration
When we think of classic 80s thrillers that made millions off of suspense, it’s hard not to think about the Jaws franchise. A huge great white shark devouring those looking to stop destruction. Yeah, that’s some pretty gruesome and intense stuff. It also happened to be a source of inspiration for a particular scene from season two of Stranger Things. 80s Thriller Jaws was Tapped for Stranger Things Inspiration...
The Struggle of Winding A Cassette: 80s Struggles
Today, kids use the term, “the struggle is real” when referring to plenty of seemingly “first-world problems.” If they only knew the struggles that were around in the 80s. One of those big struggles include winding a cassette tape. You all know exactly what we’re talking about. The Struggle of Winding A Cassette: 80s Struggles Last week, Twitter was on fire with both 80s and 90s struggle according to a...
Is the Ferrari 288 GTO the Greatest 80s Sports Car?
Between 1984 and 1987 an absolute beauty of an automobile was produced. That car was the Ferrari 288 GTO and it makes the case for being one of the greatest sports cars of the decade. Is the Ferrari 288 GTO the Greatest 80s Sports Car? “The Ferrari 308 was one of the poster stars of the 1980s and had a starring role as Tom Selleck’s daily runabout in the wonderfully trippy television show Magnum P.I,” according to...
This Kid is the Embodiment of All 80s Gamers
When it comes to 80s gamers, this kid may have to go down in history as a legend. Not because of his ability to play video games, but because he expressed the joy that we all felt when we first set our eyes on a Nintendo NES. “Steve is surprised by his parents with a new Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988. His brother, Kyle, could not be less interested in it,” raid the caption of the video posted to the Crying Nintendo...
