Who didn’t want to be apart of The Goonies crew?! These kids set out on an exciting treasure hunt to find a missing pirate ship all the while trying to escape from the Fratelli brothers. And who couldn’t forget about Sloth? The poor mutant brother of the Fratellis that they kept locked in a dungeon of a basement when all he wanted was a friend and a Baby Ruth! Who was your favorite Goonies???
04
Jun
Whatchutalkinbout… Coleman, Hopper, annnnd McClanahan?
Most will remember him as Arnold Jackson on “Diff’rent Strokes” in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but others may recall Gary Coleman’s life after the show which included years of financial, legal, and health troubles. Coleman died last week at the age of 42 from a brain hemorrhage. Easy Rider Dennis Hopper also passed last week at the age of 74 from prostate cancer. He earned an Oscar nomination in 1986 for his role in “Hoosiers,” in which he played an alcoholic basketball team manager. That same year, he received critical acclaim for his performance in David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet.” Rue McClanahan, Golden Girl herself, died yesterday at 76 from a brain hemorrhage. Golden Girls seized the #1 rating its first night, in 1985, stayed in the top 10 for 6 seasons and captured ton of Emmys. It’s a sad month in Hollywood that’s for sure. RIP…
Gary Coleman
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Rue McClanahan
02
Jun
I Pitty the Fooool, Mr. T Raps for All 80s Mothers, Everywhere
Courtesy of Geek O System
14
May
That’s What Friends Are For!
Here at 80swerethebest.com we are always looking to make friends. And after 6 months of being online, we wanted to celebrate with a nice song for all the visitors, cross promoters, staff, and generally all-around good people. You may the remember the original of this song, which debuted in the mid 80s, but here is an special celebrity version of Dionne Warwick’s greatest hit. Can anyone say, Lutherrrrrrrrrr?
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03
May
Looks like the 80s Were the Best: Freddy Just Ain’t the Same
The remake of 80s flick A Night on Elm Street was released on April 30th and the feedback thus far doesn’t seem too promising. “Visually faithful but lacking the depth and subversive twists that made the original so memorable, the Nightmare on Elm Street remake lives up to its title in the worst possible way.” We posted back in March our 2 cents.
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19
Apr
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
Remember the cars of the 80s? No?! Great, that’s where we come in. Always aiming to bring you the best of the 1980s, we’ll take you back. Follow us…oh and… ummmm… buckle up!
Sooo, what’s your favorite ride from the 80s? The Ferrari would do me just fine.
19
Apr
April 19, 198? … These Songs Rocked the Charts Back in the Eighties
If you’re wondering, and if you’re a true child of the 80s, you definitely should be… these were the songs that topped the charts back on April 19 in the 1980s.
- 1980 “Call Me” Blondie
- 1981 “Kiss on My List” Daryl Hall & John Oates
- 1982 “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
- 1983 “Billie Jean” Michael Jackson
- 1984 “Footloose” Kenny Loggins
- 1985 “We Are the World” USA for Africa
- 1986 “Kiss” Prince
- 1987 “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” Aretha Franklin and George Michael
- 1988 “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” Billy Ocean
- 1989 “She Drives Me Crazy” Fine Young Cannibals
13
Apr
1980s Movie Remakes: Hollywood Brings the 80s Back to the Theatres
I know, we are always talking movies. But let’s face it, some of the best movies came from the 80s. And right now, these days, it seems any movie that came out during the 80s is ripe for a remake.
“Clash of the Titans” and “Red Dawn” are but two of a significant number of ’80s-related films Hollywood has brought to theatres. Joining them are Disney’s “Tron” sequel; “The Karate Kid,” “Predators,” and “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchises; a follow-up to Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street” and the Sylvester Stallone-directed “The Expendables.”
So, why all these remakes now? I think I know what it might be. Those of us who grew up watching Freddy Krueger and Mr. Miyagi are now in a position to green-light the movies we loved as children. They are developing sequels and reboots to such 80s classics as “Ghostbusters,” “21 Jump Street,” and “The Smurfs” too. 20th Century Fox will also release a feature film based on the ’80s action-adventure TV series “The A-Team” this year.
And in our constant search for the best of the 80s, I wanted to close with the original Ghostbusters trailer from 1984. Happy viewing. What 80s films would you like to see remade, redid, redone???
12
Apr
Hot Tub Time Machine : A Blast from the Past!
I had the pleasure of watching the latest “Back to the Futuresque” film, Hot Tub Time Machine. If I were two elderly, overpaid movie critics, I would have given this film Two Thumbs Up. It was hilarious. With numerous songs, quotes, and references to the greatest decade in the last 200 years, this movie brings out the younger side in all of us. If you havent seen the preview or our post on it before, you can review our Hot Tub Time Machine post here. To check out the official site, visit hottubtimemachinemovie.com.
02
Apr
Tribeca’s Drive-In Screening Series Presents 1988′s BIG
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How exciting?! One, a drive-in movie theatre, and two, classic Tom Hank’s in BIG. Put them together, and you get Tribeca Film Festival’s brilliant Drive-In Screening Series. Tribeca is showcasing the 80s flick on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at the World Financial Center Plaza in NYC. The film screening starts at dusk (approx. 8:15 pm). Relive this great story as a young Tom Hanks wishes he was big-only to awake the next morning and discover he is. But the more he experiences being an adult, the more he longs for the simple joys of childhood. Sooo, bring your popcorn and blanket because you don’t want to miss out on this great 80s classic!