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.

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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!

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.

After years of speculation over his sexual orientation, Ricky Martin announced today on his website that he is actually gay. I know, you were shocked. Moment of silence. Okay, now let’s get back to what’s really important to us. In an effort to always bring you the best of the 80s, riddle me this. What 80′s cartoon theme song did Ricky Martin sing? Anyone???

It’s “Rubic-the Amazing Cube” when he was with Menudo. Anyone even know what that was? Yeah…me neither.

Ahhh, Dane Cook in My Best Friend’s Girl. Need I say more? Well, yes, I can. But I’ll just leave you with a little of John Hiatt’s ‘Everybody Needs a Little Faith’ 1987 hit that was featured on the soundtrack.

Just got done watching Superbad and figured I’d post this. In our quest to give you the best things about the 80′s, I am throwing out another classic. Enjoy!

The Wall Street Journal blows some bubbles and chimes in on the whole ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ splash. “It has the good fortune to come on the heels of ‘The Hangover,’ the surprise hit of 2009 that also happened to be a raunchy comedy.” Join the wave on March 26th and flashback to the 80s.

Nothing like some uplifting reading at 1 in the morning. ABC News talks about Corey Haim and 10 other child stars story from the ’80s who have been plagued with problems and drug abuse.

Yes, I’m getting a little carried away. But there’s so much great material from the 80s. She-Ra was one of my all time favorite cartoons. What’s your fav 80s cartoon?

Haha, this just cheered me up. Who doesn’t wish they had a Transformer or were one for that matter? I mean, come on, how cool would that be. What a classic.