I was reading Jay Lee's thread about the top 5 movies from every year, and realised that sometimes, one good movie year can define the era for decades to come. For me, its 1984.
1984
The Terminator Ghostbusters The Karate Kid Beverly Hills Cop Footloose Gremlins Dune Greystoke: The Legend Of Tarzan Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom A Nightmare on Elm Street The Last Starfighter Sixteen Candles
New takes on old generes, films which not only stand up today, but are still considered favourites of new and old fans alike: 1984, the year that made the decade IMO.
[ 20. June 2009, 15:50: Message edited by: Kash ]
Posted by Spreadking (Member # 7280) on :
and Lovelines !!!!!!!!
great list
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Hey now, you can't be leaving out the greatest ever gangster film from the greatest 80's year, Once Upon A Time In America Posted by Earl Keese (Member # 7986) on :
Brilliant thread Kash and I almost couldn't agree more. I always thought 1980-85 was the TRUE "Golden Age" of movies. I know you could only name a few, but you can't leave out Police Academy (much funnier than the sequels allow you to remember). The fun ride of Romancing The Stone, the "hey at least it's better than one I & V Star Trek III: The Search For Spock, Red Dawn "Wolverines!", and the classics Splash (Levy, Howard and Candy never better), The Natural, 2010, Bachelor Party and the year the world finally changed for Nerds! We will save 82 & 83 for later...Great topic Kash!
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
Thanks Earl Keese, some great movies there, always liked the Star Trek saga, even The Motion Picture: "V-ger" and Red Dawn. You're right about Police Academy, they made so many lame sequels that I barely remember the original, must watch it again someday.
TBNMFU, well remembered, though I'm a Sergio Leone fan, Once Upon A Time In America isn't one of my favourite gangster movies, its a great film but you can only watch it very rarely, as you need about half a day to see it all.
Thanks Spreadking, what's Lovelines about? I must admit, its one that I've not seen.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kash: TBNMFU, well remembered, though I'm a Sergio Leone fan, Once Upon A Time In America isn't one of my favourite gangster movies, its a great film but you can only watch it very rarely, as you need about half a day to see it all.
Yeah, well when I first watched it many moons ago it was a two parter on channel 4. So that's the way I've always continued to watch it, over 2 nights It's my fave film after The Karate Kid films Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
Kash,
Very nice. It's going to take some time to do this one...
It's hard to argue with 1984... Good points.
- jdoc Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
1984 is exactly the year I would have picked too. I can remember every movie I saw that year. I think '85 was actually the pinnacle year for music in the '80s, but '84 is still the year that typifies the '80s for me best.
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Agreed KASH...actually, when I think 80's, regarding both movies and music, I generally only consider 1980 to 85 to be the years I truly loved...with some obvious exceptions of course.
Posted by Earl Keese (Member # 7986) on :
You are absolutely right Kevdugp...it really is all about 80-85.
Do you go with the absolute CLASSICS of 1980? Empire Strikes Back Airplane! The Blues Brothers Urban Cowboy The Shining Caddyshack Friday The 13th Xanadu ...wait what?
The Originals of 1981? Raiders of the lost Ark Arthur Stripes Chariots of Fire Clash of the Titans Neighbors (you just knew that was coming) Escape from New York
The Blockbusters of 1982? E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial Tootsie Rocky III Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 48 Hrs. Poltergeist First Blood Conan The Barbarian Tron Blade Runner (not a blockbuster originally, but what? Like It's not going to get an honorable mention?) Fast Times at Ridgemont High & The Road Warrior
The Fun year of 1983? Return of the Jedi Trading Places Wargames Octopussy Risky Business National Lampoon's Vacation Superman III Jaws 3-D Blue Thunder Porky's II: The Next Day Twilight Zone - The Movie The Outsiders The Right Stuff A Christmas Story Valley Girl
I think what happened for me was that all of those years leading right up to 1984 just rode a wave of good feelings and loving what I was seeing and 84 just poured out some of the best of all thos years.
1985 was just as much fun with Back to the Future Rambo Rocky IV (2 Stallones...1 year...equals awsomeness) The Goonies Spies Like Us Breakfast Club Pee Wee's Big Adventure Commando Weird Science Sliverado Ladyhawk The Sure Thing
I think about these years and I just think "Wow...They just do not put together "years" like that anymore. I mean not even close ya' know?"
I pretty much lay the blame right at the doorstep of 1989 and the "What was that and what just happened?" feeling with Indiana Jones and the last Crusade Back to the Future II Ghostbusters II Star Trek V: The Final Frontier Karate Kid III Fletch Lives
Almost like it was the year of the worst sequels we could possibly make.
Yeah...80-85...that was it. Such a good time to run down to the theatre to find one of these waiting for you!
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
I like Back To The Future II and Ghostbusters II better than the first films
Posted by Earl Keese (Member # 7986) on :
All of them definitely watchable and in some ways enjoyable for me too (okay well maybe not Karate Kid III, I will stick on that one). Maybe there was just something about the other movies at the time wrapped around the originals that made them a little more memorable for me. Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Earl, have you checked out Jay's top 5 films from every year thread in the Rewind social club section. Think you'd be into it Posted by Earl Keese (Member # 7986) on :
I haven't, but would love to...sounds cool! Could you point me to where it is (forgive my half-wittedness, but I can't find it)?
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Earl...go to the Rewind social club...and look for..."The Top Five Movies From Every Year 1970-1999....about five or 6 rows from the top....
Posted by Earl Keese (Member # 7986) on :
Thanks Kevdug...Oh yeah...I'm in! This will definitely take some time, but I can't think of a better way to spend the few minutes a day I get to myself...too cool. Thanks!
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Yes, please come on over and make some more lists! I'd like to see more!
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
quote:Originally posted by Earl Keese: I pretty much lay the blame right at the doorstep of 1989 and the "What was that and what just happened?" feeling with Indiana Jones and the last Crusade Back to the Future II Ghostbusters II Star Trek V: The Final Frontier Karate Kid III Fletch Lives
Almost like it was the year of the worst sequels we could possibly make.
Don't forget, 1989 was also the year Milli Vanilli hit the scene in America.
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(forgive my half-wittedness, but I can't find it)?