If you wanna see the hottest trends from the 80s, feel like you are burning a sweat, and listen to a great 2004 hit then look no further… Eric Prydz’s ‘Call On Me.’ Clad in the scantiest of workout attire, hot women and one random but very lucky hot man thrust to the beat. Enjoy!
Archive for the 'History' Category
30
Aug
80s Were the Best, Nap Time and All
This proves that all good things came from the 80s. Sleep scientist David Dinges helped found the modern science of napping in the early ’80s at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. “Short periods of sleep have been shown to improve alertness, memory, motor skills, decision making, and mood. All while cutting down on stress, carelessness, and even heart disease.” Bottomline? Get your ZZZZZs. Check out Business Week’s latest article on sleep and productivity.
07
Jun
Happy Birthday Goonies, 1980s Classic Turns 25
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
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???
02
Apr
Tribeca’s Drive-In Screening Series Presents 1988′s BIG
Image Provided by Tribeca Film Festival Drive-In Screening Series
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!
02
Apr
80s Rewind Festival August 20-22, 2010
In our unending attempt to bring you the latest and greatest of the 80s, here is a music festival (80s Rewind Festival) not to be missed. Apparently it’s the world’s biggest 80s festival and it’s back again this year with another massive line-up of artists (Boy George, Rick Astley, Tony Hadley, etc.) as well as other fun from Karaoke to Kidzone, Funfair to Fireworks, and lots more. Check it out.
