Author Topic: 80's movies (that are still good) (Read 19190 times)

DaOld Man · « **Reply #40 on:** June 24, 2008, 01:05:26 am »

Christine.

(Bad to da bone).

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #41 on:** June 24, 2008, 10:11:08 am »

I left Christine off my Carpenter list. Was never a fan of the movie much (especially compared to the book)

ahofle · « **Reply #42 on:** June 24, 2008, 11:34:48 am »

Cloak and Dagger

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #43 on:** June 24, 2008, 11:51:13 am »

Quote from: ahofle on June 24, 2008, 11:34:48 am

Cloak and Dagger

HELL YEAH!

NiN^_^NiN · « **Reply #44 on:** June 24, 2008, 09:26:31 pm »

Here are some great 80's movies i've watched recently

Adventures in Babysitting (A Night on the Town for aussie and uk guys) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092513/
Fraternity Vacation http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089167/
Bachelor Party http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086927/
Howard the Duck http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091225/
Short Circuit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091949/
Short Circuit 2 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096101/

RTSDaddy2 · « **Reply #45 on:** June 25, 2008, 07:25:49 am »

Well, seeing as how you nearly all my favorites (Buckaroo, They Live, Valley Girl, etc.) I'll throw ina couple I think got missed. How about:

Space Hunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (to my knowledge was the first film Molly Ringwald was in)

My Chaueffer (Deborah Foreman)
April Fool's Day (Deborah Foreman)
Runaway (Tom Selleck / Gene Simmons)

As for kids movies, I don't recall either of these being listed:

The Great Muppett Caper
The Muppetts Take Mahatten

Singapura · « **Reply #46 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:02:39 am »

This topic comes just in time. I'm on an 80's movie hunt too. Curiously, I saw "Forbidden Kingdom" yesterday which has a very 80's flavor and could be called "Karate Kid 2008".

shardian · « **Reply #47 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:07:06 am »

Quote from: Singapura on June 25, 2008, 09:02:39 am

This topic comes just in time. I'm on an 80's movie hunt too. Curiously, I saw "Forbidden Kingdom" yesterday which has a very 80's flavor and could be called "Karate Kid 2008".

I saw Forbidden Kingdom in the theater because we were too late to see Iron Man. It was pretty good, and the first thing I thought was "this would have been a KICK ASS movie for me back when I was a kid". So in a way, it brought on a nostalgic feeling for me too.

The wife saw it a week ago at home and loved it.

Ed_McCarron · « **Reply #48 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:34:04 am »

Quote from: efjayel on June 23, 2008, 09:47:49 pm

lol Labyrinth. A young and very do-able Jennifer Connely. And lets not forget David Bowies noticeably huge package in tights.

Please, lets forget David Bowie in tights.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #49 on:** June 25, 2008, 11:54:26 am »

Quote from: Ed_McCarron on June 25, 2008, 09:34:04 am

Quote from: efjayel on June 23, 2008, 09:47:49 pm
lol Labyrinth. A young and very do-able Jennifer Connely. And lets not forget David Bowies noticeably huge package in tights.

Please, lets forget David Bowie in tights.

Bowie makes everything better.

NiN^_^NiN · « **Reply #50 on:** June 25, 2008, 07:42:28 pm »

Quote from: GinsuVictim on June 25, 2008, 11:54:26 am

Quote from: Ed_McCarron on June 25, 2008, 09:34:04 am
Quote from: efjayel on June 23, 2008, 09:47:49 pm
lol Labyrinth. A young and very do-able Jennifer Connely. And lets not forget David Bowies noticeably huge package in tights.

Please, lets forget David Bowie in tights.

Bowie makes everything better.

Are you sure?

Sadly this was in googles TOP 5 Images

Ed_McCarron · « **Reply #51 on:** June 25, 2008, 08:22:05 pm »

Saint, I'm pretty sure posting that pic calls for instant bannage of NiN^_^NiN .

Whos with me?

Malenko · « **Reply #52 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:46:47 pm »

Quote from: Ed_McCarron on June 25, 2008, 08:22:05 pm

Saint, I'm pretty sure posting that pic calls for instant bannage of NiN^_^NiN .

Whos with me?

sorry I say no, just cause his name is so bad azz

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #53 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:22:59 pm »

If I had a Bowie-esque package, I'd proudly display it as well.

NiN^_^NiN:

How do you make a Nine Inch Nails tour even better? Tour with Bowie! That was a great concert. (Downward Spiral tour)

NiN^_^NiN · « **Reply #54 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:36:40 pm »

Ohhh if you only knew what NiN NiN truly Ment and not NiN The band

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #55 on:** June 26, 2008, 08:21:29 am »

Not sure if I care to........

NiN^_^NiN · « **Reply #56 on:** June 26, 2008, 07:30:45 pm »

lol don't you mean all the movies made you uncomfortable

I even has him as an avatar on other forums

J_K_M_A_N · « **Reply #57 on:** June 26, 2008, 08:48:54 pm »

I can't believe no one has mentioned No Retreat, No Surrender. Best worst movie I've seen in a long time. I have heard that there was a 2 and a 3. I would love to see them.

J_K_M_A_N

Jdurg · « **Reply #58 on:** June 26, 2008, 09:27:15 pm »

Quote from: J_K_M_A_N on June 26, 2008, 08:48:54 pm

I can't believe no one has mentioned No Retreat, No Surrender. Best worst movie I've seen in a long time. I have heard that there was a 2 and a 3. I would love to see them.

J_K_M_A_N

Heh. In that case, how about "Over The Top?"

shardian · « **Reply #59 on:** June 27, 2008, 08:53:53 am »

Quote from: Jdurg on June 26, 2008, 09:27:15 pm

Heh. In that case, how about "Over The Top?"

I just finished downloading that...

J_K_M_A_N · « **Reply #60 on:** June 27, 2008, 09:49:43 am »

Quote from: Jdurg on June 26, 2008, 09:27:15 pm

Quote from: J_K_M_A_N on June 26, 2008, 08:48:54 pm
I can't believe no one has mentioned No Retreat, No Surrender. Best worst movie I've seen in a long time. I have heard that there was a 2 and a 3. I would love to see them.

J_K_M_A_N

Heh. In that case, how about "Over The Top?"

Actually, as a kid I liked that movie too! I do remember it being pretty crappy but I still liked it. For weeks after, I would try and arm wrestle everyone and put my fingers over my thumb.

(Doesn't help for crap)

J_K_M_A_N

shardian · « **Reply #61 on:** June 30, 2008, 11:00:22 am »

We watched Beetlejuice over the weekend. I actually did not care too much for this movie as a kid. I think it was just over my head back then. I do remember liking alot of the SFX though.

I now realize it is yet another awesome 80's movie that is still good!

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #62 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:15:57 pm »

Quote from: shardian on June 30, 2008, 11:00:22 am

We watched Beetlejuice over the weekend. I actually did not care too much for this movie as a kid. I think it was just over my head back then. I do remember liking alot of the SFX though.

I now realize it is yet another awesome 80's movie that is still good!

When Burton was still making good movies. Pee Wee's Big Adventure is another great 80s movie. (Especially the Danny Elfman scores on both films)

shardian · « **Reply #63 on:** June 30, 2008, 09:52:54 pm »

Heh, ran into my first "shoulda left it as a childhood memory movie".
The Monster Squad

Me and the wife both loved this as kids. I can't put it any simpler - this movie sucks! If you were an 80's child, do yourself a favor and do not watch this again. Savor the warm,fuzzy memories if you have them.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #64 on:** June 30, 2008, 10:50:21 pm »

Quote from: shardian on June 30, 2008, 09:52:54 pm

Heh, ran into my first "shoulda left it as a childhood memory movie".
The Monster Squad

Me and the wife both loved this as kids. I can't put it any simpler - this movie sucks! If you were an 80's child, do yourself a favor and do not watch this again. Savor the warm,fuzzy memories if you have them.

I'm going to put this nicely....

YOU'RE OUTTA YOUR ---smurfing--- MIND!

I hadn't seen it since I was a kid, and my wife had never seen it. We bought the DVD and I still love it, and she really enjoyed it immensely.

Shane Black and Fred Dekker? How can you beat that? That's 80's goodness!

Singapura · « **Reply #65 on:** June 30, 2008, 11:02:40 pm »

Lost Boys has a pretty good soundtrack. I still listen to it on my iPod. Fright Night is a good one too.

EddieArcadian · « **Reply #66 on:** June 30, 2008, 11:31:51 pm »

Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon... Sho' Nuff!!

But I am a bit biased

danny_galaga · « **Reply #67 on:** July 01, 2008, 01:35:35 am »

i only just the other week bought Vidiot from UHF (",)

gourami · « **Reply #68 on:** July 01, 2008, 10:50:02 pm »

I can't believe no one posted Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #69 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:38:03 am »

Legend of Billie Jean

dmworking247 · « **Reply #70 on:** July 02, 2008, 07:41:28 am »

Thanks to this thread I watched "The Never Ending Story" with my young kids tonight... man it really brought back memories, like how much I ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- myself when that wolf jumped out (I was young ok

My 5 year old son was pretty scared of it too, which is pretty impresive considering how desensitized they all are these days because of special effects, TV and video games.

They don't make movies like they used to eh... Best of all, I actually 'got' it this time and understand the meaning of the title... so no more smartass 'but it actually DOES end so thats stupid heheh' comments... ah the ignorance of youth.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #71 on:** July 02, 2008, 07:51:22 am »

not really for the kids, but cracking non-hollywood gold:

1984

withnail and i

has anyone mentioned 'better off dead'?

J_K_M_A_N · « **Reply #72 on:** July 02, 2008, 08:04:30 am »

I haven't watched it for a LONG time but I remember liking Krull as a kid. Not sure if I want to see it again though. I have a feeling it may suck now.

J_K_M_A_N

shardian · « **Reply #73 on:** July 02, 2008, 08:35:28 am »

I remember seeing 1984 as a kid. It scared the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- out of me, and I was terrified my sister would be killed while at her high school. I think I might have cried when Michael J. Fox got stabbed. He's Marty McFly for goodness sakes!

shardian · « **Reply #74 on:** July 02, 2008, 08:38:13 am »

Watched Gremlins last night. It was just as I remembered it, and just as good. I've been noticing the names involved in some of these movies too. It seems that Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg had their hands in the best kid movies. That's a no-brainer though huh?

I had to watch the bar scene and theater scene several times just to appreciate all of the different Gremlins.

mountain · « **Reply #75 on:** July 02, 2008, 09:20:50 am »

The kids and I watched 'Big' the other night and really enjoyed it.

Not for the kids, but another movie that I thought was great is Less Than Zero with Robert Downey Jr. I need to rent that and watch it again.

ahofle · « **Reply #76 on:** July 02, 2008, 10:53:32 am »

Quote from: mountain on July 02, 2008, 09:20:50 am

Not for the kids, but another movie that I thought was great is Less Than Zero with Robert Downey Jr. I need to rent that and watch it again.

That's funny I just saw that for the first time last weekend on cable and I couldn't stop watching it. Definitely some good 80s cinema there. I also still love Big.

AtomSmasher · « **Reply #77 on:** July 02, 2008, 11:25:59 am »

I just watched Black Rain for the first time about a month ago and it was pretty good.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #78 on:** July 03, 2008, 03:34:43 am »

Quote from: ahofle on July 02, 2008, 10:53:32 am

Quote from: mountain on July 02, 2008, 09:20:50 am
Not for the kids, but another movie that I thought was great is Less Than Zero with Robert Downey Jr. I need to rent that and watch it again.

That's funny I just saw that for the first time last weekend on cable and I couldn't stop watching it. Definitely some good 80s cinema there. I also still love Big.

oh yes. Big! that was a great movie. great for all the family (",)

testicle187 · « **Reply #79 on:** July 03, 2008, 08:42:55 am »

I second The Last Dragon!


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