Category1980s

Posted April 14, 20129 Comments 1980s

The Dark Crystal (1982)

Today’s film is a beloved cult classic…that I just wasn’t connecting with. I love Jim Henson’s work to a point. I LOVE Labyrinth (although most girls my age do…Bowie) and … Continue Reading The Dark Crystal (1982)

Posted April 11, 20127 Comments 1980s

After Hours (1985)

Apologies for the last post (it’s only late to those in Europe but I’ll apologize anyway). Today’s movie is one of director Martin Scorsese’s….less than successful films. Oh it had … Continue Reading After Hours (1985)

Posted April 7, 20127 Comments 1980s

A Room with a View (1985)

Costume dramas aren’t all made equal! When my friends recommend movies to me and say “it’s a costume drama, you’ll love it” I have to bite my tongue because they’re … Continue Reading A Room with a View (1985)

Posted March 24, 20123 Comments 1980s

The Company of Wolves (1984)

This was a recommend from my fantastic podcast listeners and man was it a surprise to me. There’s been a huge surge in the “revisionist” fairy tale movement that shows … Continue Reading The Company of Wolves (1984)

Posted February 8, 20122 Comments 1980s

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982)

For today’s entry I’m cheating a bit and doing a television movie but hey I’m slogging through school and haven’t had time to find any other classic films and my … Continue Reading Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982)

Posted February 5, 20122 Comments 1980s

Little Darlings (1980)

Oh the 1980s, a time for the teens as evidenced by the sheer multitude of teen-centric movies that came out. There’s the more well-known John Hughes movies, and the raunchy … Continue Reading Little Darlings (1980)

Posted January 22, 2012 1980s

The Last American Virgin (1982)

So this was not meant to be today’s post but thanks to the lovely gremlins of WordPress it accidentally got published without any words so in the interest of not … Continue Reading The Last American Virgin (1982)

Posted December 15, 20111 Comment 1980s

25 Days of Christmas: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

I enjoy a good B-movie, especially one built around a specific holiday (of course the only one I can think of right now is Mother’s Day but I know there … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

Posted December 11, 20117 Comments 1980s

25 Days of Christmas: Die Hard (1988)

I swear there are times where I’m a guy trapped in a girl’s body. If you’ve been keeping up with my 25 Days of Christmas you’ll notice I raved about … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Die Hard (1988)