Watch Mr. Stay Puft’s Reaction to the ‘2016 Ghostbusters’ Trailer
In a clever skit posted to Darren Wallace’s YouTube Channel, Mr. Stay Puft one of the beloved characters from the original 80s Ghostbusters film, gives what might be one of the most morbid reactions after watching the official trailer for the 2016 reboot of the film. Throughout the video Mr. Stay Puft’s enthusiasm for the film seems to drop heavily and as a result, well, then end is full of Mr. Puft’s brains to give...
The Star Wars Death Star Shower Curtain You Wanted As A Kid Now Exists
The Death Star was one of the most powerful weapons and mobile spaceships in the Star Wars series. It held great power and the ability to annex an complete planet. The Star Wars franchise spanned a number of generations with two of its seven episodes released in the 80s now fans get a chance to have a piece of one of the films greatest pieces. “Because the world can’t end until there’s Star Wars everything...
It’s Showtime! Tim Burton Confirms Beetlejuice 2 Is Happening
I still remember it like it was yesterday — an October birthday party for this classmate named Kim. It was boys and girls, one of my first mixed bashes, and the theme was Halloween since trick-or-treating was only a few weeks away. We didn’t wear costumes but all of the party favors and foods were Halloween focused and about a half hour in Kim’s mom announced “movie time!” We watched Beetlejuice. It was...
Creed VHS Home Video Trailer Mix Is So 80s
While the VHS was still available in the 90s it completed dominated the 80s. For the most part VHS commercials and trailers pale in comparison to the high definition ones today. That being said, they sure don’t bring as must nostalgia as those old VHS tapes did. Recently, Mashable decided to put an old spin on the movie Creed, sending it back to the original Rocky days with what they called a “90s VHS Video Home...
80s Horror Matchup: The Shining V.S. Poltergeist
The timeless era of the 80s was home to some pretty classic horror films that even in present day would scare your pants off. We decided to take two of the most iconic horror films of the 80s and pin them against one another. This time around we have The Shining and Poltergeist, two classic films that contain spine-chilling suspense and enough horror to give you nightmares year-round. (Poll Below) The Shining Here’s Johnny!...
Guy Wonders Why Everyone Loves ‘The Breakfast Club’
Etai Shuchatowitz speculates for the Yeshiva University newspaper The Commentator on why everyone loves the 80s classic film- The Breakfast Club despite the fact that he hates it. The Breakfast Club is “often touted as one of ‘the quintessential 80’s movies’. Its Rotten Tomatoes consensus reads, ‘The Breakfast Club is a warm, insightful, and very funny look into the inner lives of teenagers,'”...
Remembering the Most Memorable Oscar Acceptance Speeches of the 80s
You like me, you really like me! In honor of the upcoming 88th Academy Awards (and in building anticipation of how awesome- or not- Leonardo Dicpario’s acceptance speech will be)- we’ve compiled a list of the most memorable Oscar acceptance speeches from every years of the 80s. Some of these actors have become more famous for their speeches, in fact, than the work they won for! Check out below to see what we’re talking about. 1980:...
‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ 30th Anniversary Fest is Coming
When it comes to celebrating milestone years in film, movies have often used the moments to return to theaters. For the 30th Anniversary of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” it’s going to be more than just another screening of the film. The 1986 John Hughes classic starring Matthew Broderick will be celebrated in grand fashion with a festival in May. “Ferris Fest” will be a multi-day event where fans can...
Does Pretty In Pink Hold Up After 30 Years?
By Jerry Beach About two-thirds of the way through Pretty In Pink, Andie (portrayed by Molly Ringwald) utters a line that probably ended up resonating a whole lot more than even John Hughes could have imagined when he penned it at some point in the mid-1980s. “Iona,” Andie says while slow dancing with her close friend (portrayed by Annie Potts) who is jealous of the prom experience Andie is about to enjoy, “you’re gonna OD on...
Netflix’s Official Trailer For Pee-wee’s Big Holiday Has Arrived
If you were a fan of the Pee-wee Herman Show and 80’s films like Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Pee-wee’s Playhouse and Big Top Pee-Wee you’re in for a treat. Netflix has brought the comedic stylings of Paul Reubens back in their new film Pee-wee’s Big Holiday. Netflix US & Canada released the full length trailer for Pee-wee’s Big Holiday featuring that unforgettable laugh and images of the...
‘Pretty In Pink’ Returns to Theaters for Valentine’s Day 2016
If you were a fan of the 1986 romantic comedy Pretty In Pink and can’t find a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you might want to check you local movie theater. The film was originally released on February 28, 1986 so the 30th Anniversary celebration is a little early but very much necessary. Pretty In Pink will be back in theaters for Valentine’s Day weekend 2016 in celebration of it’s 30th year anniversary....
Friday the 13th (1980)
I love Halloween – love it, love it, love it. I love candy, I love pumpkins, I love getting dressed up, and I love that the world seems to have an orange glow. And scary movies. I LOVE scary movies; and, the month of October is chock full of them! There are many staples that I watch every year around this time: Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street, The Shining, and, of course, Friday the 13th. The granddaddy of them all, Friday the 13th...
Vacation: Two Enthusiastic Thumbs Up
I’ve spent the last week leading up to today’s release of the new Vacation reading critics’ reviews. Most have been less than kind, suggesting the new iteration tries too hard and fails to live up to the greatness that was the 1983 original. Sure, the original was written by John Hughes and directed by Harold Ramis, a combination hard to beat. Throw in Chevy Chase at his best, an amazing supporting cast, a dead Aunt, dog pee-saturated...
Musical What-Ifs, Back to the Future Style
Before there was the Butterfly Effect, there was the McFly Effect. The Back to the Future trilogy is essentially a dissertation on chaos theory, on the ways that tinkering with the past can affect the future. Plow into one of Mr. Peabody’s trees in 1955? The Twin Pines Mall becomes the Lone Pine Mall in 1985. Interfere with your parents initial meeting? You could be erased from existence. Now, let’s get meta for a moment and consider...
‘Can’t Buy Me Love’s’ Amanda Peterson Dies at 43
The star of one of the great movies of the 1980s, Can’t Buy Me Love, has passed away at just 43 years old. Amanda Peterson was found dead in her home on Sunday; her cause of death is not yet known at this time. Her father told TMZ that she suffered from sleep apnea, which may have contributed to her death. Peterson also starred opposite Ethan Hawke in Explorers and was on several television shows including Doogie Howser, MD and A Year...
