80s films were crap. Yes? No?
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Not seen Ski SchoolThe addition of Ski School at the end of this list is an absolute masterclass of trolling, bravoand I say that as someone who used to own it on VHS.
Loads of my faves in this list otherwise.
I must have a search for it .
Dystopiary
putting up a hook to hang my hopes upon
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Scum. Still great today.
"What fucking tool?"
"THIS fucking tool!"
"What fucking tool?"
"THIS fucking tool!"
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
70s, though. Both versions.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
That comes up on a separate line on my phone.
geminisnake
a complex mass of conflicting ideas
we watched so many films in the 80s I had to write them in a diary so we didn't do repeats.
Labyrinth was not crap, not imo anyhow
I loved pretty much anything with Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn too, was going to say the Wanderers and Warriors but they were both 79(I checked)
Labyrinth was not crap, not imo anyhow
I loved pretty much anything with Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn too, was going to say the Wanderers and Warriors but they were both 79(I checked)I liked Labyrinth and Time Bandits..Star Wars..Indiana Jones..we watched so many films in the 80s I had to write them in a diary so we didn't do repeats.
Labyrinth was not crap, not imo anyhow
Any sci fi stuff...
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
Dr. Furface
One small step for me
Hell yeah!
ruffneck23
front left
The Breakfast club.
One of many John Hughes films of the time.
I'm not sure if I would enjoy it now but loved it then
Oh and Cocktail, which actually completely changed my life...
One of many John Hughes films of the time.
I'm not sure if I would enjoy it now but loved it then
Oh and Cocktail, which actually completely changed my life...
T & P
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There are great films (from a cinematographic acomplishment standpoint speaking) from every decade. I am not sure if the 80s produced more or less artistic masterpieces than other decades, but I think there can be little argument that it has delivered the highest number of iconic, highly enjoyable popular cult films that most people have watched multiple times, regulary quote from, and continue to rewatch of a Sunday afternoon. And by a massive margin compared to any other decade as well.
Jennaonthebeach
What would Picard do?
I did love any sci fi - including the Star Wars sequels; and went to see Time Bandits when i was kid, all by myself. Missed out on Labyrinth cos I was "cool" student then and pretty pissed off about the recent direction of Bowie's work, though I've come to love it since. There was a film called Lifeforce which I really liked, based on a Colin Wilson book, which featured Patrick Stewart and another actor who briefly became a personal friend in the early '00s. Also what was that film set on a space station with Sean Connery in it? It was touted as High Noon in space but I can't remember its name. Outland? And Highlander! I do realise though that a lot of these middle budget sci fi films are not exactly considered classics, but they were important for me.
oh, and all the Star Trek films!!
And on a different note, the first music film I ever saw in cinema was Breaking Glass - but again, it doesn't really stand up today.
Life altering bottle throwing incident?The Breakfast club.
One of many John Hughes films of the time.
I'm not sure if I would enjoy it now but loved it then
Oh and Cocktail, which actually completely changed my life...
That sounds like a fucking miserable mmorpg.
Jennaonthebeach
What would Picard do?
I still watch Breakfast Club occasionally and it still works for me - only have to grit my teeth when that Simple Minds song comes on.The Breakfast club.
One of many John Hughes films of the time.
I'm not sure if I would enjoy it now but loved it then
Oh and Cocktail, which actually completely changed my life...
Jennaonthebeach
What would Picard do?
I watched it on Yotube recently, but it doesn't look like its still available there.
Edit - found it on the Internet Archive
Wow..thanks Jennaonthebeach
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Watch Threads (1984) on Flixtor.to
Threads (1984). Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.
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krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
Prizzi's Honour also stands the test of time. Nicholson and Kathleen Turner had a rewarding 80s in film. Another Huston classic is the beautiful The Dead, the story was decades old when it came to the big screen and it's such a shame it's kind of been forgotten. Maybe its too slow paced for today's audience, but would still recommend.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
The Hunger
Fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe.
Alien
Blade runner
Diva (or was 70s?)
Koyananquatsi (probably spelt wrongly)
Fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe.
Alien
Blade runner
Diva (or was 70s?)
Koyananquatsi (probably spelt wrongly)
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Anyone said, Room with a view, yet?
WhyLikeThis
Something, something, something
Come and See (1985)
One of the greatest films, 80s or otherwise.
One of the greatest films, 80s or otherwise.
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
Diva was definitely 80s
Still not seen The Hunger, although recall reviews at the time were mixed. It's gathered a following since then but one of those films that's inexplicably absent from streaming...
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Fried Green Tomatoes is 90s
Alien is 70s
