Author Topic: 80s movies - stand up or not? (Read 17348 times)

shardian · « **Reply #80 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:15:57 pm »

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on August 26, 2009, 04:13:08 pm

Day of the Dead. Love it.

CHOKE ON 'EM!!!

For those not in the know, the 'guts' in that scene were actual animal entrails. The fridge they were stored in lost power, and they went bad. They were running out of the money, so they all sucked it up and shot the scene with the rotten guts.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #81 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:16:16 pm »

Quote from: shardian on August 26, 2009, 04:14:03 pm

I don't remember if I addressed it in my previous thread, but Robocop is just as awesome and entertaining as it was when I was a kid.

I'll buy THAT for a dollar!

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #82 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:18:29 pm »

Quote from: shardian on August 26, 2009, 04:15:57 pm

For those not in the know, the 'guts' in that scene were actual animal entrails. The fridge they were stored in lost power, and they went bad. They were running out of the money, so they all sucked it up and shot the scene with the rotten guts.

Actually, someone unplugged it for some dumb reason.

I love the outtake footage of that scene. The zombies clear the set as soon as CUT is called and Joe Pilato looks like he's about to blow chunks.

shardian · « **Reply #83 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:23:07 pm »

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on August 26, 2009, 04:18:29 pm

Actually, someone unplugged it for some dumb reason.

I thought that is what happened, but wasn't positive so I said 'lost power' so some uber nerd didn't come along and correct me. Oh wait...nevermind.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #84 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:30:14 pm »

Quote from: shardian on August 26, 2009, 04:23:07 pm

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on August 26, 2009, 04:18:29 pm

Actually, someone unplugged it for some dumb reason.

I thought that is what happened, but wasn't positive so I said 'lost power' so some uber nerd didn't come along and correct me. Oh wait...nevermind.

Uber-nerd for Romero.....not a problem. I gladly accept the title.

Edit: At least I didn't point out which animal the entrails were from.

It was a pig.

ChadTower · « **Reply #85 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:37:52 pm »

Hey at least that made the grossed out actor faces that much more realistic. Maybe they should always do it that way.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #86 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:49:40 pm »

The scene (not the outtake version, but the scene from the photo)

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #87 on:** August 26, 2009, 05:13:43 pm »

The kid from ET? Henry Thomas? He still acts and looks the same.

RayB · « **Reply #88 on:** August 26, 2009, 10:41:33 pm »

Quote from: shardian on August 26, 2009, 01:50:39 pm

Quote from: LLUncoolJ on August 26, 2009, 12:59:39 pm
How 'bout movies that did NOT hold up at all? (Let's leave sequels out of it)

Monster Squad
The Explorers

Hehehheeh I LOVED THE Explorers! I think mainly because it made me wish I could be them!

Another stinker which I LOVE for its cheese: "The Stuff".

And what about Howie Mandell in "Little MOnsters"?

Oh here's another stinker, "Drop Dead Fred" (oops, 1991)

RayB · « **Reply #89 on:** August 26, 2009, 10:45:18 pm »

OH I just remembered one.... "Young Einstein" with Yahoo Serious.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #90 on:** August 27, 2009, 02:39:11 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 25, 2009, 08:53:34 am

Quote from: protokatie on August 25, 2009, 06:51:50 am
An American "soviets are bad" propaganda movie with Clint... You need to be a member of foxnews to like shite like that...

Uh, no, you don't. You have to like fighter jets.

And not just that (although i do love aircraft) it was a great thriller. When i saw it as a kid, i really wasn't hit with a 'Russians are bad, mkay' vibe. And watching it as an adult, it's not the most propagand(ish?) movie i've seen. In fact, the story involves Americans stealing technology from the Ruskies. Not bad for Hollywood i must say.The US and the USSR were enemies in the 80's, no?

Incidentally, the plane that would have partly inspired the book, the mig-25 Foxbat still holds the record for fastest armed military jet. Which was set over Israel when an Egyptian mig 25 detected it had missiles locked on it. The pilot hit the afterburners and hightailed it back home. Israeli intelligence confirmed later that the engines were burnt out in the process! Pilot lived to see another day though, which is the main thing...

danny_galaga · « **Reply #91 on:** August 27, 2009, 03:03:00 am »

Oh, Killing Fields! Now that was a powerful movie. I haven't seen it for ages but i bet it still holds up...

ChadTower · « **Reply #92 on:** August 27, 2009, 09:01:54 am »

I don't remember a ton of propaganda in Firefox either. Then again, I might have been less sensitive to it, since I was used to watching ships dock in town carrying Soviet flags. It wasn't all that unusual in Nova Scotia. The ones we got weirded out by were Japanese because they were usually trying to find someone in a fishing town willing to sell fuel to an illegal whaler.

wp34 · « **Reply #93 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:41:52 pm »

Watched Used Cars today. Not what you think of as a typical 80's movie but it was released in 1980 so technically it counts. I thought it held up well causing me to laugh out loud several times. The commercials in particular are still hilarious.

ChadTower · « **Reply #94 on:** September 03, 2009, 09:40:02 am »

The wife insisted on watching Ferris Bueller's Day Off last night. I never really liked that movie much as a kid. Now, it just yells, and I mean screams, Ferris and Cameron are gay. I mean She-Ra Princess of Power gay. What teenage guy gets smacked in the head hard enough to send a phone across the room and responds with "you hit me" and "you intentionally hurt my feelings"?

I never really bought into the "this is for Cameron's own good" crap, too. Ferris screwed that guy over hard and just didn't care. Not cool.

rohan · « **Reply #95 on:** September 03, 2009, 10:21:36 pm »

Still awesome films:
Heathers still is one of the best dark comedy films ever made.
Spaceballs
The Wizard (it's cheesetastic and the girl went on to be the hot singer of Rilo Kiley)
Tron (a little slow at times but still overall enjoyable)
Willow
Labrynth

Kinda suck:
Breakfast Club (never liked it back in the day either)
Neverending Story (cool effects but did not age well at all)

Hoopz · « **Reply #96 on:** September 03, 2009, 10:25:36 pm »

Brewster's Millions!

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #97 on:** September 04, 2009, 08:42:30 am »

Quote from: rohan on September 03, 2009, 10:21:36 pm

Kinda suck:
Breakfast Club (never liked it back in the day either)

Even though I recently bought for nostalgia, I bought it knowing this. It's kinda slow, but I still love it.

protokatie · « **Reply #98 on:** September 05, 2009, 02:49:03 am »

Under the Kinda sucks banner:

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Neverending Story (cool effects but did not age well at all)

BLASPHEMY! I am watching it ATM, and watched it a few months ago. I cannot imagine too many other fantasy films that have aged this well. (Yes the kids in the "real world" are dressed in 80s clothes, but still). The thing is pure unadulterated fantasy and done very well.

I challenge you to a duel!! FISTY CUFFS!

ChadTower · « **Reply #99 on:** September 05, 2009, 09:43:08 am »

The Great Outdoors.

Watched last night, and other than the scene with the steak, just doesn't hold up. Maybe it wasn't all that great to begin with but I'm a huge mark for John Candy.

Hoopz · « **Reply #100 on:** September 05, 2009, 01:32:14 pm »

Two that probably aren't on most people's radar that I still enjoy are:

Max Dugan Returns
Cloak and Dagger

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #101 on:** September 05, 2009, 07:55:03 pm »

Quote from: Hoopz on September 05, 2009, 01:32:14 pm

Two that probably aren't on most people's radar that I still enjoy are:

Cloak and Dagger

You dare say that on THIS forum?!?

I love that movie!

Hoopz · « **Reply #102 on:** September 05, 2009, 10:32:44 pm »

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on September 05, 2009, 07:55:03 pm

Quote from: Hoopz on September 05, 2009, 01:32:14 pm
Two that probably aren't on most people's radar that I still enjoy are:

Cloak and Dagger

You dare say that on THIS forum?!?

I love that movie!

Ok, good point. I didn't think about that aspect of it.

Blanka · « **Reply #103 on:** November 18, 2009, 04:09:26 pm »

Indiana Jones 1 and 3
Cannonball Run

ChadTower · « **Reply #104 on:** November 19, 2009, 09:14:51 am »

Who else is going to scream Carol Ann in that voice? Lisa Simpson?

Aceldamor · « **Reply #105 on:** November 19, 2009, 11:10:58 am »

Did someone mention "The Road Warrior"?

Commando
Running Man
Terminator

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - is a tricky one that people either really like or really dislike.

The "Chuck Norris" era....sadly most of which are turds.

And then there is......Runaway......Mr. Mustache vs. serpent tongue, with mechanical spiders.....truly an awesomely bad experience.

Ummon · « **Reply #106 on:** November 19, 2009, 06:13:42 pm »

Firfox was a product its time and all. Some of the flight sequences were a little far-fetched. It's still a decent flick...although, the scientists doing what they did could've been better planned or something; I forget now, but would remember if I saw it again, or thought about it enough.

The SR-71: it's not, although apparently the REAL capabilities of it are still veiled in myth and legend. I remember asking my dad in the early/mid-80s about it and he said MACH 6. (He worked at the Cape in the late 60s.) Some years later, I asked again and he said MACH 3. Wiki says.....

The Neverending STory?? Christ, you are a girl. The music for that is gay enough as it is. And I knew it then.

Losin' it (for boys anyways) is still a funny movie. Porky's: oh yeah.

Ferris Bueller - that would've been me in a different life. School....blech.

I love Big. But I totally identify with Hank's character, and always have. Too bad he couldn't keep the girl...erm, woman. I would've, or tried to, even if I'd decided to go back to kid size.

Yeah, 48hrs was CLASS. Another 48hrs was about as good.

Beverly Hills Cop is still damn good...but I still like 2 better.

Splash I'll have to look back into.

The whole zombie thing doesn't make sense. Why don't they eat each other or themselves? Or just try to make others zombies? LAME.

Breakfast Club kinda suck?? Later, I watched it a little while ago and I loved it still. Not the same affect, cos I'm not fourteen or fifteen and somewhat innocent in some ways, but still. I had teary eyes at points.

Aww, no way dude, Runaway is still awesome. Cool 80s digital synth music, and actually very SF-like. I always liked Selleck, although I'm glad he wasn't available for Indy.

Yes, Terminator was where it basically started.

protokatie · « **Reply #107 on:** November 19, 2009, 10:44:45 pm »

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The Neverending STory?? Christ, you are a girl. The music for that is gay enough as it is. And I knew it then.

Hey, it was a fun fantasy romp, and I still love watching it. Also, check my name, it may give you a hint about the "girl" thing

jamesjones626 · « **Reply #108 on:** November 20, 2009, 01:27:08 am »

has anyone mentioned revenge of the nerds? lambda lambda lambda all the way!

protokatie · « **Reply #109 on:** November 20, 2009, 04:43:18 am »

Quote from: jamesjones626 on November 20, 2009, 01:27:08 am

has anyone mentioned revenge of the nerds? lambda lambda lambda all the way!

Good flick.

The tri-lambs were to mean "Lame", and the Omega-Mu means "big fat cows" (Mega Moo). (I wonder if anyone else caught on to that).

Some other fictional greek houses I have seen are Kappa Omega Kappa (KOK or Cock) and Delta Iota Kappa (DIK or Dick).

ChadTower · « **Reply #110 on:** November 20, 2009, 09:30:50 am »

Oh no, I'm sure nobody ever noticed they called the fat chicks the Moos the whole movie.

protokatie · « **Reply #111 on:** November 21, 2009, 02:30:32 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on November 20, 2009, 09:30:50 am

Oh no, I'm sure nobody ever noticed they called the fat chicks the Moos the whole movie.

Well, give me some credit in thinking that 95% of the people watching it were drunk and/or groping their lover while "watching" it

EDIT: Somewhat related: I made my first Jello Shots tonight. I have never made Jello before, let alone Jello shots (used a recipe I found online). A friend of mine is moving away for the winter, and he had some old Jello packets left and a bottle of cheap Vodka. Filled 12 4 oz souflette cups, and will be partying with them tomorrow night as we hang out and watch Bubba ho-tepp... The Jello seems to be almost "cured" (or is it called set?) as I type...

Ummon · « **Reply #112 on:** November 21, 2009, 11:50:49 pm »

Quote from: jamesjones626 on November 20, 2009, 01:27:08 am

has anyone mentioned revenge of the nerds? lambda lambda lambda all the way!

Yeah, someone said it didn't hold up. I disagree. And some of those Mus were decent. Man, gotta have me some girth, but in the right shape. Anything less is....just a shame.

Quote from: protokatie on November 19, 2009, 10:44:45 pm

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The Neverending STory?? Christ, you are a girl. The music for that is gay enough as it is. And I knew it then.

Hey, it was a fun fantasy romp, and I still love watching it. Also, check my name, it may give you a hint about the "girl" thing

I think you explained it a while back, but I forget. Anyways, it was a really B-side movie. The Princess Bride was at the same level, effects-wise, but a much better/cuter story.

And those aren't jello 'shots', but shooters. I would say set, but it could be curing.

protokatie · « **Reply #113 on:** November 22, 2009, 05:02:30 am »

Quote from: Ummon on November 21, 2009, 11:50:49 pm

I think you explained it a while back, but I forget. Anyways, it was a really B-side movie. The Princess Bride was at the same level, effects-wise, but a much better/cuter story.

And those aren't jello 'shots', but shooters. I would say set, but it could be curing.

Yeah, I called it a fantasy romp for a reason. Just like Rocky Horror picture show wasn't exactly a high grade film, but lovable in its' own right.

As per shot vs shooters, what is the definition? I am almost betting you will find it to be a local dialect thing, but maybe there is a difference. Regardless, I enjoyed them and when the friend comes back in march we will be making chocolate ice cream with chocolate liquer and brandy. Getting drunk off of ice cream is its own kind of fun.

ChadTower · « **Reply #114 on:** November 22, 2009, 11:44:40 am »

Over the last couple days:

Adventures in Babysitting and Doctor Detroit. Neither stands up.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #115 on:** November 23, 2009, 12:11:13 pm »

My wife and I still enjoy Adventures in Babysitting.

Of course, I usually ask, "What sort of movie are you in the mood for?" and her typical reply is, "Eighties cheese!"

You really can't pay much attention to what we like...

shardian · « **Reply #116 on:** November 23, 2009, 01:27:03 pm »

Revenge of the Nerds stands up BIG TIME.

Omega Mu's were obvious. Taking Tri-Lambs as meaning 'lame' I never picked up on. Kinda hard to think Tri-lambs are lame when the entire organization is made up of All-American everything African Americans. They do show up to whip some ass at the end you know.

Aceldamor · « **Reply #117 on:** November 23, 2009, 02:18:44 pm »

Quote from: shardian on November 23, 2009, 01:27:03 pm

Revenge of the Nerds stands up BIG TIME.

Omega Mu's were obvious. Taking Tri-Lambs as meaning 'lame' I never picked up on. Kinda hard to think Tri-lambs are lame when the entire organization is made up of All-American everything African Americans. They do show up to whip some ass at the end you know.

to awesome theme music I might add...nothing like that bass guitar strum as the tri-lambs roll up.

KK..I have two complete train wrecks.....

Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Bad Taste - A Peter Jackson film I might add........

Bad Taste damn near made me piss myself laughing....but it still is a train wreck.

*edit for spelling.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #118 on:** November 23, 2009, 03:58:54 pm »

Blaphemer! Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a classic.

Aceldamor · « **Reply #119 on:** November 23, 2009, 04:36:22 pm »

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on November 23, 2009, 03:58:54 pm

Blaphemer! Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a classic.

didn't say it wasn't awesome, just that it was a train wreck.


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