80's movies. - Page 2

Draconic · 01-23-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

No. Though that movie IS awesomely bad. I talk about Ducky. From Pretty In Pink.

Long Duck Dong!

*Katie* · 01-23-2007, 12:47 PM

Gosh...everyone's picked such a nice selection!

I remember watching The 3 Amigos when I was little tiny...and Space Camp (they filmed a good chunk of that in the town I grew up in) Brewster's Millions (Richard Pryor..anything with him was funny

)

My all time favorite is Gung Ho though....ahhhh the merging of American and Japanese auto makers I still catch that on Comedy Central every now and then

*Ecto Jedi* · 01-23-2007, 02:35 PM

Wargames! And Spaceballs! ...And how could you not mention the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street franchises?

Spawn Guy · 01-23-2007, 02:42 PM

I consider it a sin no one has mentioned The Ghost Busters in here.

*Katie* · 01-23-2007, 02:46 PM

Iris said it!!!!

Also Stripes

Bill Murray....can you guys tell i like comedy?

~~LogicDonny~~ · 01-23-2007, 04:28 PM

here's another bunch of movies from the 80's

Explorers - 1985
Flight Of The Navigators - 1986
The Wizard - 1989
Return to OZ - 1985
George A. Romero's Day of the dead - 1985
The Last Starfighter - 1984

these are just more movies that came out in the 80s. Anyone remember these titles?

Also, I watched way more movies in the 80's and 90's than these past 6 years in the 2k years. It seems like the movies are not as memorable as the ones in the past or in childhood.

Am I right? Many movies released in 2k years were great.

*cowabunga14* · 01-23-2007, 07:30 PM

Five words: Big Trouble in Little China

I don't think anyone else said it, which is really a shame.

*Warhorse* · 01-23-2007, 09:20 PM

Hmm, what about some of them war movies. Platoon (that's a sad movie) and Full Metal Jacket come to mind. God, I loved Mother in Full Metal Jacket!

*gobo* · 01-23-2007, 09:35 PM

Does 'Manequinn' count? O_o

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Originally Posted by Draconic

Long Duck Dong!

'Sixteen Candles'

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Originally Posted by Spawn Guy

I consider it a sin no one has mentioned The Ghost Busters in here.

They need no introduction. If there was any doubt that anyone here even had trouble reciting the script, it certainly would have been brought up.

*iris* · 01-23-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie

Iris said it!!!!

Damn straight.

Love Bill Murray too.

~~LogicDonny~~ · 01-24-2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cowabunga14

Five words: Big Trouble in Little China

I don't think anyone else said it, which is really a shame.

oh my gosh i forgot about that movie. Kurt Russell was good in that movie.

I have that on vhs also. lol so many great movies!

*Katie* · 01-24-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LogicDonny

The Last Starfighter - 1984

That movie scared me when I was a little kid....when that....sponsor guy got killed and then came bact to life. I had nightmares about it

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Also, I watched way more movies in the 80's and 90's than these past 6 years in the 2k years. It seems like the movies are not as memorable as the ones in the past or in childhood.

Am I right?

Really, I think It has more to do with the fact that you were a kid then. You didn't pick apart things that happened in the movies and just enjoyed them....got wrapped up in them and the magic of the movie. I bet kids now, 20 years from now will think their movies were bette than whatever is out at that time.

~~LogicDonny~~ · 01-24-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie

That movie scared me when I was a little kid....when that....sponsor guy got killed and then came bact to life. I had nightmares about it

Really, I think It has more to do with the fact that you were a kid then. You didn't pick apart things that happened in the movies and just enjoyed them....got wrapped up in them and the magic of the movie. I bet kids now, 20 years from now will think their movies were bette than whatever is out at that time.

ya probably.

with age comes knowledge, when I start a family, I will show my chidlren the magic of the movies of the past showing them the things that was amazing and they will love it.

movies and video games of the past are magic now..

*Warhorse* · 01-24-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LogicDonny

here's another bunch of movies from the 80's

Explorers - 1985
Flight Of The Navigators - 1986
The Wizard - 1989
Return to OZ - 1985
George A. Romero's Day of the dead - 1985
The Last Starfighter - 1984

these are just more movies that came out in the 80s. Anyone remember these titles?

Also, I watched way more movies in the 80's and 90's than these past 6 years in the 2k years. It seems like the movies are not as memorable as the ones in the past or in childhood.

Am I right? Many movies released in 2k years were great.

About your 2k analogy, I think you are mostly right. First, when we watch movies when we are kids, I think we are more impressionable.

But today, as in terms of movies that capture the heart, not too many. It seems like hollywood is now going through this big epic story line recently. With LOTR, Narnia chronicles, Harry Potter and the Star Wars prequels. I find those movies memorable, especially Return of the King and Attack of the Clones. Another movie that came out in the 2000's I find memorable, but disturbing, is Black Hawk Down, but that's it for 2k films. I'm just not excited about collecting the latest movies, because frankly, they suck.

Now, while I think 2k film industry is lacking, I don't think the tv industry is going down that same path. I am addicted like crazy to CSI, Law & Order, Prison Bream and 24. The only beef I have, is that there have been other really good shows, but the networks refused to renew them and cancelled them. I can't believe Over There and Invasion have been canned, those are some of the best shows I have ever seen.

I also miss Third Watch, but that great drama had a good run.

Time Mistress · 01-30-2007, 03:27 PM

A few more I don't think any have mentioned yet:

The Great Muppet Caper
The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Dark Crystal
Labyrinth
The Black Cauldron
The Great Mouse Detective
The Secret of Nyhm
The Last Unicorn
Transformers the Movie (my fave movie of all time)
The Goonies
For Your Eyes Only
Octopussy
A View to a Kill
The Living Daylights
Licence to Kill

~~LogicDonny~~ · 01-30-2007, 04:49 PM

i saw a dvd package of 3 jim henson movies in store i think yesterday.

http://www.amazon.ca/Jim-Henson-Fant...?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

comes with labyrinth, dark crystal and mirrormask.

**Jo Dawn** · 01-30-2007, 08:34 PM

The Last Unicorn is one of the greatest movies (and, even moreso, books) ever.

Time Mistress · 02-04-2007, 05:41 PM

Yeah, you're right Jo! The book is even better and one of my favorites. Did you know Beagle wrote a sequel short story in 2005 and a new sequel book due out in 2007? A special edition DVD of the movie is also coming out this February! Visit http://www.conlanpress.com to find out more on all of these.

**Jo Dawn** · 02-04-2007, 05:57 PM

I have the book with the short story in it. It's great. I can't wait for the actual long sequel.

*Warhorse* · 02-04-2007, 06:23 PM

Word is, they are going to make a live action version of The Last Unicorn. Wonder how that will play out?

Hey, someone mentioned Poltergeist on here. Did you all hear about that franchise's curse. Seems, everytime they were making that movie, someone died. During the last one, the third one, sadly, Heather O Rourke died, and they pretty much severed all other projects relating to that franchise.

01-23-2007, 12:47 PM	#22
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	Gosh...everyone's picked such a nice selection! I remember watching The 3 Amigos when I was little tiny...and Space Camp (they filmed a good chunk of that in the town I grew up in) Brewster's Millions (Richard Pryor..anything with him was funny ) My all time favorite is Gung Ho though....ahhhh the merging of American and Japanese auto makers I still catch that on Comedy Central every now and then __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

01-23-2007, 02:42 PM	#24
Spawn Guy Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth 616 Posts: 1,481	I consider it a sin no one has mentioned The Ghost Busters in here. __________________ *THE TECHNODROME'S LITTLE YELLOW BOX LOVER* madpiratebunny (19:26:51): oh goodness, I've got an idea SpawnGuyThing (19:26:57): Do tell madpiratebunny (19:27:02): nononono madpiratebunny (19:27:05): no telling SpawnGuyThing (19:27:10): ... SpawnGuyThing (19:27:27): But I'm the imaginery friend you always wanted SpawnGuyThing (19:27:36): Your supposed to tell me everything

01-23-2007, 02:46 PM	#25
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	Iris said it!!!! Also Stripes Bill Murray....can you guys tell i like comedy? __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

01-23-2007, 07:30 PM	#27
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Five words: Big Trouble in Little China I don't think anyone else said it, which is really a shame. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

01-30-2007, 03:27 PM	#35
Time Mistress Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennshellvania, or the 79th level of Null-Time Posts: 710	A few more I don't think any have mentioned yet: The Great Muppet Caper The Muppets Take Manhattan The Dark Crystal Labyrinth The Black Cauldron The Great Mouse Detective The Secret of Nyhm The Last Unicorn Transformers the Movie (my fave movie of all time) The Goonies For Your Eyes Only Octopussy A View to a Kill The Living Daylights Licence to Kill __________________ AKA the Edwardian Adventuress and Fairlady_Z "You just made your last mistake, Bugeyes -- 'cuz nobody beats up my best buddy and gets away with it -- Nobody! Got that?!" Raphael about Michaelangelo, TMNT Volume 1

01-23-2007, 02:35 PM	#23
Ecto Jedi Denki Wo Kitte Kudasai Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,439	Wargames! And Spaceballs! ...And how could you not mention the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street franchises?

01-23-2007, 04:28 PM	#26
~~LogicDonny~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,643	here's another bunch of movies from the 80's Explorers - 1985 Flight Of The Navigators - 1986 The Wizard - 1989 Return to OZ - 1985 George A. Romero's Day of the dead - 1985 The Last Starfighter - 1984 these are just more movies that came out in the 80s. Anyone remember these titles? Also, I watched way more movies in the 80's and 90's than these past 6 years in the 2k years. It seems like the movies are not as memorable as the ones in the past or in childhood. Am I right? Many movies released in 2k years were great.

01-23-2007, 09:20 PM	#28
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	Hmm, what about some of them war movies. Platoon (that's a sad movie) and Full Metal Jacket come to mind. God, I loved Mother in Full Metal Jacket!

01-30-2007, 04:49 PM	#36
~~LogicDonny~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,643	i saw a dvd package of 3 jim henson movies in store i think yesterday. http://www.amazon.ca/Jim-Henson-Fant...?ie=UTF8&s=dvd comes with labyrinth, dark crystal and mirrormask.

01-30-2007, 08:34 PM	#37
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	The Last Unicorn is one of the greatest movies (and, even moreso, books) ever. __________________

02-04-2007, 05:41 PM	#38
Time Mistress Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennshellvania, or the 79th level of Null-Time Posts: 710	Yeah, you're right Jo! The book is even better and one of my favorites. Did you know Beagle wrote a sequel short story in 2005 and a new sequel book due out in 2007? A special edition DVD of the movie is also coming out this February! Visit http://www.conlanpress.com to find out more on all of these. __________________ AKA the Edwardian Adventuress and Fairlady_Z "You just made your last mistake, Bugeyes -- 'cuz nobody beats up my best buddy and gets away with it -- Nobody! Got that?!" Raphael about Michaelangelo, TMNT Volume 1

02-04-2007, 05:57 PM	#39
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	I have the book with the short story in it. It's great. I can't wait for the actual long sequel. __________________

02-04-2007, 06:23 PM	#40
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	Word is, they are going to make a live action version of The Last Unicorn. Wonder how that will play out? Hey, someone mentioned Poltergeist on here. Did you all hear about that franchise's curse. Seems, everytime they were making that movie, someone died. During the last one, the third one, sadly, Heather O Rourke died, and they pretty much severed all other projects relating to that franchise.