What is your most fav part of the 80's movies you so love. I know you can say everything, but everybody has one scene or sequence that makes the movie for you. Here are few of mine:
Valley Girl
When Randy comes up behind Julie in the bathroom while "Love My Way" is playing. Then continuing with them cruising in a convertible through Hollywood and the "WHEN CAN I SEE YOU AGAIN" bar scene.
Can't Buy Me Love
When Ronnie goes from totally geek to totally chic and does the African Anteater Dance at the school dance.
Sixteen Candles
The ending with Jake Ryan and Samantha Baker sitting on the table while "If You Were Here" is playing.
Pretty In Pink
When Duckie lip-synchs "Try a Little Tenderness"
Private School
I changed this one recently, it used to be when they played the song "Nasty Girl" when they snuck into the girls dorm, but it is now the aerobics routine to "The American Girl".
Say Anything
The party where Lloyd is key master...what an honor.
Lost Boys
When Michael drinks David's blood and the song "Cry Little Sister" starts to play.
I enjoy all of these movies from start to finish, but these are scenes that I cherish the most in the flicks mentioned. How about you?
[ 06. December 2009, 19:14: Message edited by: Valley ]
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I LOVE all those scenes. Actually those are some of my favorites too.
Valley Girl-My favorite scene is where Randy is trying to win Julie back and keeps showing up at all the places she is with Tommy...like the movie theater, where he's wearing the 3D glasses...and Tommy says...oh cool, is this in 3D, and Randy says "No, but your face is"!
Breakin-My favorite scene is when they teach Kelly how to dance, I love when they are wearing their TKO jackets, and laying on the ground and Turbo pokes Kelly in the face, and she smacks him -but in a playful way. I also love when Ozone rips his sleeves off his shirt at the end and starts dancing.
Breakin 2-Electric Boogaloo-I love the entire dinner scene with the parents and Derek.
Fire with Fire-I like the scene where he sneeks in her bedroom and kisses her, and asks her to meet him at the cemetary the next night.
April Fool's Day-I like when all the pranks are happening to everyone...like Arch falling off the chair, and Nikki getting sprayed in the face, and Harv getting the exploding cigar, and Kit and Rob getting the lights that won't shut off.
Private School-I love the American Girl aerobics routine too...I know it by heart. I like when they go to the drug store to buy condoms from Martin Mull and that whole scene how Matthew Modine comes out with toothbrushes.
A love movie montages when they are done really cool, like the one tonight for MGM that I saw before The Good, the Bad & the Ugly- they had some awesome movies clips, that were put together really cool.
The scene in Carrie where she is walking with the blood all over her dress, with the Prom decorations burning in the background is pretty wicked.
I think this is a thread that I will have to keep adding to.
[ 22. May 2006, 19:15: Message edited by: ISIS ]
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
My favorite Lost Boys scene....is definately Corey Haim in the bathroom...singing...I ain't got a home...I ain't got a daughter...I'm a lonely boy...woooo ooo ooo oo ooo wooo oooo.....
Sixteen Candles- I like any scene that Justin Henry is in...I say lines that he says all the time from that movie...like "Birth Defect"...and "Sofa City Baby"...."Classic".
Posted by Nice Guy Sammy_Hain (Member # 3150) on :
One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest
When McMurphy and Chief share a stick of gum and McMurphy finds out that Chief really isn't deaf and dumb.
GoodFellas
The montage when they show all the people that Jimmy had whacked as the keyboard outro to "Layla" is playing
True Romance
When Dennis Hopper's and Christopher Walken's characters have their little conversation about Sicillians. The chemistry in this scene is truly incredible.
Reservoir Dogs
The scene where Mr. Blonde is dancing around to "Stuck in the Middle With You" right before he cut Marvin's ear off
Dazed and Confused
When they walk into the Emporium to the sounds of Bob Dylan's "Hurricane.
Usual Suspects
When Kujan starts putting all the pieces together and discovers that Verbal Kint was indeed Keyser Soze
Posted by Nice Guy Sammy_Hain (Member # 3150) on :
Ok I realize mine aren't neccessarily 80s movies but I love all those scenes.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
The Karate Kid Daniel's winning crane kick over Johnny
Spies Like Us The G Force scene in the test simulator is classic along with the ninjas when Chevy and Dan first parachute onto land
The Lost Boys When Jason Patric notices Jamie Gertz dancing to the band's music on the beach
Revenge of the Nerds So many good parts, but my fave would be the party where the Alpha Mu's came and the ceremonious "Wonderjoint" was brought out
Trick or Treat The arrival of Sammi Curr
Back to School The Sam Kinison scene where Sam's the professor (everytime I see this scene I miss Sam more and more)
Back to The Future The 88 MPH discussion
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Posted by rocksteadyflamethrower (Member # 1065) on :
To begin with:
-"Part Of Your World" from "The Little Mermaid".
-The suicide counselor scene from "Lethal Weapon".
-The final shoot-out in "Scarface".
-"Go ahead...Make my day" from "Sudden Impact".
-I second Isis' mention of the condom scene from "Private School".
-Manuevering out of Mega-Maid in "Spaceballs".
-Any of the scenes between Long Duk Dong and Lumberjack in "Sixteen Candles"...Any scene with Long Duk Dong at all.
-Bender's impression of life at Brian's house in "The Breakfast Club".
-The explosion of the Bushwood country club in "Caddyshack".
-Marty McFly being blasted to the walls by the gigantic speaker in "Back To The Future".
-Axel Foley and Serge talking in "Beverly Hills Cop".
-Radio Raheem doing his take on the "Love And Hate" speech from "Night Of The Hunter" in "Do The Right Thing" (I hope my review of this movie goes live soon).
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It's late and I have to be getting to bed soon, but I'll have more later.
Sincerely,
John Kilduff
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Posted by horrorfan81 (Member # 4750) on :
Vamp with Ducan "take me with you and pretend to be my friends for a week".
Return of the living dead "lets get some light over here trash is taking off her clothes again".
The money pit, when Tom Hanks and Shelley Long fill the bath and it crashes through the floor and Tom just starts laughing.
Stand by me when they are crossing the bridge and Gordie shouts "TRAIN", Verne looks back and says OH S%^&" and starts crawling faster.
Raiders of the lost ark, when Indie and Marion are on theb boat and she turns the mirror and whacks him in the face and she says "did you say something"?
House 2 when the boys crash through the floor angramps says "why didnt you use the stairs"?
Posted by P.S It's Paul... (Member # 1022) on :
OK... let's give this a try....
Start off with Some Kind Of Wonderful of course - the scene where Watts 'teaches' Keith how to kiss.
Beverly Hills Cop - the banana up the tailpipe scene.
Raiders Of The Lost Ark - where the Arab is waving his sword about, and Indy just shoots him.
The Sure Thing - it's pouring with raining, they are broke, they can't break into a caravan to shelter, and Alison says she has a credit card, but it can only be used for emergencies. Gib looks at her and says 'Well, maybe one will turn up..."
I'm also sure more will turn up later for me - however I really should get back to work now...
Posted by Nice Guy Sammy_Hain (Member # 3150) on :
Caddyshack
When Carl Spackler is teeing off on the flower bed giving a play by play commentary about the Cinderella story at the Masters
Stand By Me
Have to agree with horrorfan that the train tressle scene is a classic of cinema
Full Metal Jacket
When the rest of the squad gives Private Pyle a blanket party to try and help him get the proper motivation
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
When Ferris is racing home to try and make it there before six when his parents will be coming home
Last American Virgin
Very last scene when Gary sees Rick and Karen kissing and realizes that he's been betrayed. This scene is so spot on realistic that its scary.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
When Brad has his pool fantasy about Linda in her red bikini to the sounds of The Cars "Moving In Stereo"
A Clockwork Orange
When Alex is brutally attacking the couple whilst he's singing "Singing in the rain"
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
Ghostbusters Ray and Peter talking about setting up 'Ghost Busters' after being thrown out of the university by Dean Yager.
Lethal Weapon Riggs unique take on hostage situations: "shoot me, shoot me, shoot the *******, shoot me..."
Top Gun The practice session: "Jesters dead!"
Wall Street Charlie and Martin Sheen arguing about the class war after Martin storms out of cutting a deal with Gordon Gecko.
Withnail and I Richard E. Grant taking the last of the vapo rub and eloquently explaining why he shouldn't have to wash the dishes.
Posted by Bionic Bigfoot (Member # 2490) on :
Raiders Of The Lost Ark- The whole opening sequence with the giant boulder chasing him.
The Empire Strikes Back- The sabre fight between Luke & Vader when Vader tells Luke "Who's your daddy?"
Ferris Bueller - when the hispanic & black dude take a joy ride in the car and they jump that hill in slow motion witth the Star Wars theme playing. Funny! Still brings a smile to my face every time I see it.
Back To The Future- When Doc first shows the Delorian to Marty and the terrorists show up and Marty uses the time machine for the first time.
Flash Gordon - When Flash, riding a rocket cycle, leads the rocketship into an ambush with the Hawk Men.
Jaws - The whole "We're gonna need a bigger boat." scene.
Robocop - When Murphy blows away ED-209 with that gigantic gun. I also liked the shooting range scene.
Stripes - The basic training graduation scene. "Boom-chugga-lugga-lug..."
The Blues Brothers - Singing Rawhide behind chicken wire.
Batman - when Batman crashes throug the sky-light to rescue Vicky Vale from the Joker. Then they escape in the Batmobille and you see it for the first time.
First Blood - When Rambo escapes from the police station, steals the dirt bike and escapes intot he mountain. Also when Colonel Troutman shows up..."God didn't make Rambo, I did."
Rocky 3 - When Rocky and Mr.T are in the ring and Mr. T says "I'm gonna bust you up" and Rocky replies "Go for it."
Superman II - at the end when Clark goes back to that little truck stop and gets even with that bully trucker and then tells the waitress that he's been working out.
Top Gun - when Goose gives the Mig pilot the bird and takes a picture of him.
Die Hard - when Bruce Willis sends the elevator down and the door opens in front of the terrorists to reveal the dead terrorist tied up and wearing a santa hat.
Star Trek II - Any scene with Ricard. He was just too cool as Khan.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Risky Buisness- The Porshe stealing scene. I also like when the parents are telling him all the "rules"...you never see him until the end, but they are talking to the camera as if that is him.
First Blood-I like when Troutman says "If your going to send in that many men, don't forget one thing....and Brian Dennehey says "what", and he says " A Good supply of body bags.
Die Hard-I like the scene where Alan Rickman is pretending to be a hostage and is standing there talking to Bruce Willis when he disguised his voice.
Superman 2-I love when he gets his powers back, and he comes to the window at the Daily Planet, and he has his arms folded, and looks like he's going to kick the crap out of everyone.
Flash Gordon-I like the scene with the monster thing in the tree, where they have to put their arm in the hole in the tree.
Poltergeist-The end scene where JoBeth Williams falls in the swimming pool, and all the coffins are popping up in the house and in the pool.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The 'Burbs- When they go over to the Klopeks' house and Rumsfeld comments on the picture of the girl and Hans says, "It came with the frame." It's the way he says it...it cracks me up.
The Lost Boys- When Sam is going up the steps yelling, "My own brother, a gd s*** sucking vampire. Well you wait till Mom finds out, buddy."
The Brass Ring- The skating party
Somewhere Tomorrow- Where Sarah Jessica Parker's character is talking to the boy on the bus, but noone can see him.
The Great Outdoors- When Chet is telling the bear story
Can't Buy Me Love- The end, when Ronnie gets the girl
Posted by rocksteadyflamethrower (Member # 1065) on :
Here are some more:
-The Gunny dressing down his new recruits in "Full Metal Jacket"
-The scene in "Private School" where a scissors-wielding Betsy looks at a cheerleader's uniform and then breaks the fourth wall with a big grin on her face.
-The sequence in "Trading Places" where Louis, Billy Ray, Ophelia and Coleman play dress-up to distract Clarence Beeks while switching the briefcases.
-The scene in "Die Hard" where John McClane sends an explosives-rigged chair down an elevator shaft. A few seconds later, the flames come flying back up, with McClane uttering "Oh, (bleep)!" and glass shattering on the outside.
-The final battle scene in "Bloodsport".
More to come, I'm sure.
Sincerely,
John Kilduff
Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
All the scenes in GMD & Under The Cherry Moon are my favorites!
As for Purple Rain, though, I have a particular few...
-The Lake Minnetonka scene -"What's the password?" -The confrontation between The Kid, Wendy, & Lisa -The part where Jerome throws the lady in the dumpster
Posted by Chris the CandyFanMan (Member # 3197) on :
-Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Del drives between the trucks and ends up bending the steering wheel.
-Spaceballs: Helmet suffers the painful effects of stopping directly from ludicrous speed without slowing down first.
-Ghostbusters: Our boys destroy the ballroom trying to get Slimer, especially Venkman pulling the cloth out on the flowers and Egon pouring it all into the bar even after Slimer's well away from it.
-Caddyshack: Al drops anchor on Smalis's boat ("Hey you scratched my anchor!")
-BTTF: Doc's demonstration of how to send Marty back to 1985 creates the world's first Hot Wheels, which prove detrimental to his drapes.
-Ferris Bueller: Rooney gets a kick out of Jeannie-literally.
-Roger Rabbit: Roger shows Eddie that he can take his hand out of a locked cuff if it's funny.
-Uncle Buck: Buck whips up the giant pancakes for Miles's birthday ("You should see the toast, I couldn't even get it through the door!")
-The Man with One Red Shoe: Morris's belief that his wife's making love in the back of an ambulance lands him an early bath.
-The Man with Two Brains: Dr. Hffhrurr (I guess) has to tapdance and sing the Catalina Magdalena Lupinsteina Wollenbeina song to show he's not driving drunk.
-The Blues Brothers: Elwood feels the need to pull over halfway back to Chicago, sending 80 cop cars over the embankment and landing Mercer and the troopers in the back of the truck.
-The Naked Gun: Frank does all in his power to keep the final out from being recorded.
-Christmas Vacation: Clark falls off the roof trying to set the lights up and destroy his neighbors' stereo.
-Scrooged: Frank finds out that "It's a TOASTER!"
-The Great Muppet Caper: Piggy makes her grand entrance into the mallory Gallery and lays it on the bad guys.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
National Lampoon's Vacation: Chevy Chase asks Christie Brinkley "Mind if I sit down" after he just stood up
Back to School: "Flunk me........."
Posted by Nice Guy Sammy_Hain (Member # 3150) on :
National Lampoon's Vacation--Beverly D'Angelo in the shower. One of the finest breast scenes of the 80s if you ask me.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Isis, when Ozone and Turbo teach Kelly how to breakdance is my fav scene in Breakin' as well. Breakin' 2 would be Turbo dancing on the ceiling.
Sam, that is a most awesome scene when they walk into the Emporium to the sounds of Bob Dylan's "Hurricane". I remember getting back with my friends from the beach when I was 21 and we were able to find a party on the night we returned. We had been gone for almost two weeks and didn't let anyone know we were back in town yet. When we strolled out of our car toward this massive outdoor party, it was just like that scene. You could tell how much everyone missed us because they basically came running up to us as we entered the party. Totally Cool.
Motley, that scene in "The Heavenly Kid" is funny, but I'll go for the more tender scene of Bobby appearing to long lost love Emily.
Kash, have you figured it out yet? huh...who's the best pilot!
Wow Chris & Rocksteady, "Caddyshack" is a movie I have trouble picking the best scene, so for today I'll go with the Baby Ruth Water Ballet.
Bionic, the "Jaws" line is the stuff of movie legends.
pettyfan, I must admit that is one satisfying ending to "Can't Buy Me Love", but did they go to the prom or not?
Posted by rocksteadyflamethrower (Member # 1065) on :
Here are some more:
-The scene in "Beverly Hills Cop 2" where Axel, Taggart and Rosewood sing the theme to "The Dating Game".
-The scene in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" where Cameron looks at the odometor and Ferris warns us about the reaction. We then see the camera fly out of Cameron's mouth as he lets out an ear-piercing yell that can be heard at the top of the Sears tower.
-The scene in "The Blues Brothers" where Aretha Frankin sings "Think" while "Blue" Lou Marini wails on the sax and Jake, Elwood and several customers dance in the diner. I also like the scene where Ray Charles and the Brothers sing "Shake Your Tailfeather" while a group of Chicago citizens dance the dances used in the song.
-The scene in "Weird Science" where we first see Lisa.
-The scene in "They Live" where Nada and Frank have an all-out bone-breaking fight in the alley.
-The very sudden and passionate kiss between Alex and Catherine in "Black Widow".
-The parade sequence in "Batman" with money falling from the sky and The Joker getting his boogie down to Prince's song "Trust".
-The chase scene in "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" where the titular title character leads the Warner Brothers security staff on a mad chase through the lot. The best part is when Pee-Wee, towing a boat with Godzilla in it, zooms into the middle of a Twisted Sister video.
-The scene in "Victor/Victoria" where Julie Andrews performs "Le Jazz Hot" and then reveals herself as a man pretending to be a woman ("Ridiculous!).
-The performance of "Girlfriend Is Better" in "Talking Heads: Stop Making Sense".
-The scene in "Clue" where Col. Mustard says to Wadsworth "Are you trying to make me look like an idiot?". Wadsworth then responds "You don't need any help from me, sir". Col. Mustard then says "That's right".
-The scene with the raid on the train in "The Untouchables".
I'm sure I have a few more left.
Sincerely,
John Kilduff
EDIT:
Leave it to me to remember one more scene after I've posted my latest contribution.
-The scene in "Aliens" where Bishop performs the knife trick on Hudson.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I don't know if they went to the prom or not. Did they? Is this a trick question? Posted by Jessie the Sunflower Goddess (Member # 1877) on :
OH ISIS I absolutely love that scene in Fire with Fire when he comes in and wants to meet her. I hope that one gets an official DVD release!
Sixteen Candles: When Jake is dancing with Carolyn and Samantha is watching them, the look between them is priceless!
The Breakfast Club: When they are all sitting around sharing stories of what they did to get detention. I love the fact that this movie could so effectively pull off comedy and drama. John Hughes is just a genius!
Fire with Fire--the scene already mentioned above, when they are dancing together to the song "I Did it For Love", When they are in the tomb with all of the candles.....I need to stop talking I am getting to warm.........hehehe
Clue--the dinner scene when everyone is getting acquainted.
Secret Admirer--When Michael jumps off of the pier to swim after Toni when she is leaving on the school afloat.
The Allnighter--the love scene between CJ and Molly and the Dan Hill song playing.
St. Elmo's Fire--when Kevin is professing his love Leslie. Also when Alex is in the window trying to save Jewels and he turns around and hangs Kevin off of the balcony. I love undying love professing!
Ghostbusters--when Peter Venkman visits Dana Barrett's apartment for the first time and tells her he is madly in love with her. Funny stuff!
About Last Night--the scene in the kitchen by the moonlight when Debbie tells Danny that she loves him. Also I absolutely love the scene with Bob Seger's "Living Inside My Heart" playing.
Oh there are so many many to think of........
Posted by P.S It's Paul... (Member # 1022) on :
Streets Of Fire: The fight in the coffee shop, the rescue scene in the Battery, and the fight between Tom and Raven at the end.
The Princess Bride: the sword-fight between Westley and Inigo Montoya
Clue: The endings (and the first time you see the maid)
The Breakfast Club: "Ruckus? What Ruckus?"
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
The Outsiders
The discussion between Ponyboy and Cherry Valance as they are walking home from the drive-in. I love where she says "I hope I never see Dallas Winston again. If I do I'd... probably fall in love with him."
C.ocktail
The awesome vibes at the Dance Cave to the Jamaican version of "This Magic Moment". Though I dig that waterfall as well. True Love!
Fast Times At Ridgemont High
First of all Rat, you never let on how much you like a girl. "Oh, Debbie. Hi." Two, you always call the shots. "Kiss me. You won't regret it." Now three, act like wherever you are, that's the place to be. "Isn't this great?" Four, when ordering food, you find out what she wants, then order for the both of you. It's a classy move. "Now, the lady will have the linguini and white clam sauce, and a Coke with no ice." And five, now this is the most important, Rat. When it comes down to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin IV.
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: Fast Times At Ridgemont High
First of all Rat, you never let on how much you like a girl. "Oh, Debbie. Hi." Two, you always call the shots. "Kiss me. You won't regret it." Now three, act like wherever you are, that's the place to be. "Isn't this great?" Four, when ordering food, you find out what she wants, then order for the both of you. It's a classy move. "Now, the lady will have the linguini and white clam sauce, and a Coke with no ice." And five, now this is the most important, Rat. When it comes down to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin IV.
For this alone Valley, I think you're the coolest! I love that scene, I love those lines! You did it perfectly! I'm going to be back with my favorites soon. I need time to think about them. This is important .
Posted by rocksteadyflamethrower (Member # 1065) on :
I've got a few more.
-The scene in "Poltergeist" where Carol Ann delivers the 2 magic words..."They're here!".
-The scene in "The Color Purple" where they all sing "God Is Trying To Tell You Something".
-The last battle between Connor MacLeod and the Kurrgan in "Highlander" (especially when Connor shrieks "THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!" and a wall of glass shatters intol millions of little pieces).
-The scene in "Fast Times At Ridgemont High" where Spicoli has pizza delivered to his history class. Why can't Sean Penn do comedies anymore? "Shanghai Surprise" couldn't have been THAT bad.
-Roy Batty's final monologue in "Blade Runner" ("They'll all be lost...Like tears in rain. Time to die!")
-The scene in "Rambo: First Blood, Part 2" where the title character grabs the radio and growls "Murdock...I'm coming to get you!".
-The scene in "Beaches" where C.C performs "Oh, Industry".
-The scene in "The Man With Two Brains" where Dr. Huffurrhr finds a woman with the perfect body for his brain, only to discover that she has a screechy Noo Yawk accent.
-The scene in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" where Jessica sings "Why Don't You Do Right?".
-Speaking of Amy Irving, I like the scene in "Crossing Delancey" where Izzy is racing back to Bubbe's apartment in the back of a taxi driven by a man who is taking a driver's test.
-Any scene in "Airplane!" with Johnny, but most especially the scene where, when asked what to make of a newspaper headline, he makes things with the paper ("A pterodactyal...Or a broach!")
So many memories, so little time.
Sincerely,
John Kilduff
Posted by eurotrash (Member # 4772) on :
The Burbs
When Rumsfield eats his animal crackers, and also when he falls off the roof. YO RUMSFIELD!!!!! Posted by imawalkingcorpse (Member # 1675) on :
My favorite part in Rad (whcih is my all time favorite movie) is the Real Life music scene where they are doing the tricks in the gym.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Here's a few more:
Footloose
I totally love the dancing shoes in the opening credits. As far as the actual movie, I'll go with Ren's speech at the town meeting. Jump back!
Breakfast Club, The
When they are running in the school hallways trying to avoid Principle Vernon and lose their traction on the slippery floor. I hope I explained the scene well enough, I have always thought it was so neat.
License To Drive
Mercedes in the trunk.... then the drunk steals Les' grandpa's car and starts listening to "I Did It My Way" while slicing limes on his dashboard. Wait change that to when Les leaves his dad standing with the diapers on the sidewalk while he gives Mercedes a ride across town.
Vision Quest
The scene where Louden rushes home to the song "No More Words" by Berlin to only find out that Carla had moved out. They synched that song up perfectly to the scene in the movie.
Posted by Brandon777 (Member # 4014) on :
Raiders of the Lost Ark: When Indy is in the map room with the staff and the sun light hits the Ark location. I love the music in that scene.
The Empire Strikes Back:
When Darth Vader tells Luke "I am your Father".
The Goonies: I like the attic scene when they first find the map. I like the part when Chunk is being questioned by the Fratelli's. Last but not least, I like the pirate ship scene.
Rocky IV: I like the scene when Rocky is driving and the song "No Easy Way Out" is playing.
The Karate Kid:
The tournament scene when the song "Your the Best Around" is playing.
Rambo II:
The scene where Rambo is at the mic and says "Murdock, I'm coming to get you".
Commando:
When Arnold is holding Sully over the cliff and says "You remember Sully when I promised to kill you last? I lied."
[ 04. June 2006, 19:46: Message edited by: Brandon777 ]
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Eurotrash, that is a very funny part from The 'Burbs!! Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Just One of the Guys
I will start by saying Buddy is totally hilarious and you could pick several of his scene stealing moments. But my favorite part is right after Rick stands up to the bullie Greg Tolan in the cafeteria, and Terry convinces Rick to ask out just one more girl to Prom. So Rick ask Deborah and to his dismay she accepts. The dialogue between Rick and Deborah is 80's priceless, but the expression on Terry's face as she realizes that she has fallen for Rick is what makes this scene so awesome.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Earl's comments on the "Vision Quest" thread about "personally iconic movie moments" reminded of this thread from 2006. I just read again from start to finish and I'm totally stoked to watch some movies this weekend!
Several people weighed in with their thoughts back then, but I'd love to hear from anyone that wants to share more moments that make a particular movie resonate with them forever!
Posted by Earl Keese (Member # 7986) on :
Valley you are the absolute best! I knew you guys had to have something like this and after reading through all of them (ALL BRILLIANT!), it looks like the consensus is that everyone one just loves Rambo's promise to Murdock to pay him a visit!
I love the scene that was described simply as the advice to Rat in Fast Times! No more explanation needed. I will be back soon with some that I love...most of which were mentioned here, but there are others to be sure...Thanks again Valley! Posted by Earl Keese (Member # 7986) on :
Okay, so just to start off with a few 80's movie moments that I thought were truly inspired and have stayed with me all these years...
The Right Stuff (1983) - The scene after Sam Shepard as Chuck Yeager takes up and crashes an experimental new plane and his crew is coming toward the smoke in jeeps and you just see a shimmering figure in the desert and one of them says something like "Is that a man?" and the other kind of smiles proudly and says something like "You bet it is." (the double meaning subtly implied) and that great soundtrack swells as it cuts to Yeager burned and bloody yet walking upright and forward with purpose. That just gets me no matter how many time I see it.
Chariots of Fire - During his final run at the Olympics when Eric Liddell (played perfectly by Ian Charleson). He has remained steadfast and unwavering in his commitment not to run on the sabbath. When he finally does run, they pull this race together in such a beautiful way. It is still about running, but then again, not. The scene starts to slow down and he begins an inner dialogue that is clipped from an earlier explanation to his sister. "I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure." In slow motion as this ends, his head starts to rock back as the music swells. It is one of the most effective pieces where I have been able to almost feel the inner joy of another in a movie. Deeply affecting.
I also liked Rambo: First Blood Part II: - When the lightening and thunder crash, Rambo grips tighly the microphone and whispers "Murdock...I'm coming to get you."
There are more coming to be sure, but this is my start. I will try to keep them shorter in the future...but probably not much luck there...I just love this stuff! Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Too many to choose from. But right off the top of my head...
Raiders Of The Lost Ark: The opening scene in Peru. The spiders, the poisonous darts, the treachery of Satipo, the boulder, the Hovitos, Belloq’s ecchoing laugh. Probably the best opening sequence in movie history.
First Blood: The night chase through the woods. Rambo going all “Nam”, and setting up traps for Sheriff, Will Teasle and his incompetent deputies. Awesome atmosphere!
Poltergeist: The breakfast scene, where the spoons bend, the glass bottom falls out, and the chairs stack themselves (in a continous shot). Vintage Spielberg, as is the whole movie. Tobe Hooper was probably too busy doing coke to bother with his directing duties.
Fast Times At Ridgemont High: Phoebe Cates poolside scene. No explanation required.
Return Of The Jedi: The scene in Jabba’s lair. The original version. Not the truly horrendous CGI crapfest that George Lucas would later slap on top. God I hate that guy with a passion.
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom: every scene…. But if I only had to pick one. Then the whole initial sequence in India, from the village, through the elephant trek, the night time scene, to the arrival at Pankot palace. Great balance of levity, and impending danger.
Goonies: The truffle shuffle….. what else can you say?
Rocky IV: Training sequence in Russia. Vince DiCola’s music, mixed with the images of Sly powering through the kneehigh snow is pure 80’s awesomeness!
Big Trouble In Little China: Well, every scene in this movie is pure brilliance. But right off the top of my head…. The alley funeral fight. Chang Sings VS Wing Kongs. The arrival of The Three Storms. Running over Lo Pan. Classic stuff.
Aliens: Aliens within the perimeter…. All the bleeps coming closer, and closer on the radar. Hicks checking the air vent…. Aliens galore, creeping towards him. Pure brilliance. Plus, the much appreciated death of Paul Reiser….. Yeeeehaaaw, that’s for seven years of Mad About You, biiiiatch!!!
To be continued....
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Cool thread!
Spellbinder - Don't wanna ruin for anybody, so I'll just say the "twist" at the end.
Fire with Fire - The entire dance segment is awesome.
Eliminators - The final fight scene near the end.
First Blood - The scenes involving Rambo in the mine and also when he first flees and enters the forest.....his whole "preparation" process of entering survival mode.
Revenge of the Nerds - So many here. The concert they perform, panty raid, gym scenes (all of them), house party..... I could go on forever here.
The Lost Boys - Carnival scenes and all the scenes involving killing off the coven.
Posted by Earl Keese (Member # 7986) on :
Footloose - "Chuck you're a ** hero when its five to one!" Flying karate kick to face...cut to out of focus shot of staircase and Ren runs down the stairs "Hey, hey! What's this I see? I thought this was a party. LET'S DANCE!"
Total chaos ensues...An iconic 80's moment is born. Posted by Earl Keese (Member # 7986) on :
Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985) - Pee Wee has just been picked up by Mickey who is on the lamb from the law and as they're driving down the highway in the convertible, Mickey has to do something and he grabs Pee Wee's hand and puts it on the wheel so he can steer. Pee Wee's reaction is a mix of excitement/fear/nervousness all barely contained like this is such a big deal to him. It is such a little throw away scene, but captures exactly how an 11 year old would feel and react to such a simple task and cracks me up every single time.
Posted by Zombo (Member # 8405) on :
Lethal Weapon "I'm a real cop, that's a real badge, and this is a real ****ing gun!"
Night of the Comet "Daddy would've gotten us UZIs."
Return of the Jedi One of those annoying little rats...er, Ewoks...gets smoked by a stormtrooper. Cheers all around!
Highlander The Kurgan in the car with the old lady. "Mom!" indeed.
Flash Gordon Flash showing Ming's troops why he was the starting quarterback for the New york Jets...and obviously a scrambling QB at that!
Earth Girls Are Easy Julie Brown's classic "'Cause I'm a Blonde."
Posted by Earl Keese (Member # 7986) on :
Aliens (1986) - About twenty minutes in..."TOES ON THE LINE!!! WHAT ARE WE?! MARINES! EXPRESS ELEVATOR TO HELL!! GOIN' DOWN! TALK TO ME HUDSON! THEY'RE ALL AROUND MAN IN FRONT AND BEHIND!" ...and it just doesn't let up until you are crawling out of your skin with your back against the movie theatre seat.
Back to the Future (1985) - The whole clock tower scene as Marty is flying toward the contact point and Doc is struggling to put it all back together, talk about building the intenisty and then delivering right as the lighting strikes...BAM!...And Marty is gone...Yahoooo is right Emmett.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1988) - "Your step-mom IS cute though." "Shut up Ted!" "Remember when I asked her to the Prom?" "Shut up Ted!"
The Blues Brother (1980) - Aretha is giving Matt Guitar Murphy what fer in the song/dance number Think. Jake and Elwood are doing their best to remain aloof and inconspicuous until the camera pans across the diner where Jake and Elwood have joined the back up singers to in their choreographed back up dance. Brilliant...just brilliant.
The Breakfast Club (1985) - C'mon...what am I going to do? Quote the whole movie?!
Posted by Kowalski (Member # 8412) on :
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
When Del is driving the car and gets his hands stuck behind his seat
Posted by gotta go back (Member # 9818) on :
I find this scene very funny when Rusty Griswold and Cousin Dale are talking in his bedroom and Rusty wants to buy the magazine and Dale is like no way "I use 'em alot". Rusty replies "How do you use a magazine" "I was gettin to that" said Dale. You know the rest. The best part is that Dale is squeezing the hand exerciser during this scene.
Posted by Pyro (Member # 7658) on :
The Sphinx Gate scene in "The Never Ending Story" would easily be one for me. I remember the first time I saw the movie as a youngster, I was literally on the edge of my seat screaming at the screen "Run Atreyu, Runn!" right along with the movie characters. Can't think of too many other movies I ever became that involved in..lol.
So anyway, here's the scene..I still think it's Awesome!
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