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Ferris Bueller Is Back!?

Tony — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:04:19 +0000

We at 80swerethebest.com just caught wind of some major developments for the 2012 Super Bowl. It is rumored that Ferris Bueller will be in a commercial during the game, either as a Honda car opener or potentially a sequel. We are very excited at the prospect of a part II to this timeless classic. More information to follow in the coming days, but here is a glimpse of the commercial so far, very ambiguous indeed…

Happy Birthday MTV!

melissa — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:11:00 +0000

MTV turns 30 today and what can we say… is it even about music videos anymore? All they have really is reality-based programming now. Take a look at Gawker’s take on MTV’s evolution.

‘Thriller’ Jacket Sells for $1.8 Million

melissa — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:12:29 +0000

Michael Jackson is apparently not only the King of Pop, but also the King of Auctions too. The famous red and black leather jacket from the “Thriller” video brought in a whopping $1.8 million. Now that’s zombie-like!

Take Me Home Tonight – Boombox Obsession

melissa — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:04:23 +0000

Hey 80s lovers! Sorry, we’ve been MIA. Tons of stuff going on over here. I saw this article, and I just had to post it. What better way to get back on track then with an 80s obsession. Owerko explains in a NY Times article why and how he started his collection of boomboxes. His interest grew into a book, “The Boombox Project: The Machines, the Music, and the Urban Underground,” published last month by Abrams Image. “It features his lovingly detailed close-up photographs of vintage portable stereos, as well as commentary by Spike Lee, L L Cool J and members of the Beastie Boys and the Fugees about the role the devices played in New York’s street culture from the late 1970s to the mid-’80s.”

Happy Birthday Goonies, 1980s Classic Turns 25

melissa — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:47:46 +0000

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???

Whatchutalkinbout… Coleman, Hopper, annnnd McClanahan?

melissa — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:44:25 +0000

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

Dennis Hopper

Rue McClanahan

I Pitty the Fooool, Mr. T Raps for All 80s Mothers, Everywhere

melissa — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:04:39 +0000

Courtesy of Geek O System

Wow, I forgot how universally talented Mr. T was. He’s an actor, rapper, philosopher, and all around advisor to the youth. This made me laugh…enjoy!

Looks like the 80s Were the Best: Freddy Just Ain’t the Same

melissa — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:00:50 +0000

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.

April 19, 198? … These Songs Rocked the Charts Back in the Eighties

melissa — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:22:12 +0000

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

1980s Movie Remakes: Hollywood Brings the 80s Back to the Theatres

melissa — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:41:41 +0000

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???