#1980s-cinema

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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 hours ago

The Karate Kid': The unexpected blockbuster that became a cultural phenomenon

The Karate Kid features the iconic crane kick, a never-before-seen move that ultimately brought the film lasting fame.
fromRolling Stone
1 week ago

One of Most Disturbing NYC Thrillers of the 1980s Has Been AWOL -- Until Now

Somewhere in this city, possibly among these people, is a man... so close to the edge that when he breaks, it could change your life forever.
Film
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Predator: Badlands Looks Like The Glorious '80s Action Movie The World Desperately Needs

The 1980s produced iconic big-budget action films like Predator, marking a unique cinematic legacy.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The immortal charm of The Goonies,' an unlikely tale of children standing up to gentrification

The Goonies is a beloved treasure-hunting adventure that blends genres and themes appealing to both children and adults.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

40 Years Ago, A Horror Legend Released His Secret Masterpiece

Romero envisioned a final battle in which the regime is overthrown in the most gruesome bloodbath imaginable, and with the zombie plague ending as well.
Film
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Wait, No, Seriously? There's A New Red Sonja Movie?!

The 2025 revision of Red Sonja appears focused on the character, unlike previous adaptations.
fromInverse
3 months ago

40 Years Later, The Most Ambitious 'Alien' Knockoff Is Still Quietly Chilling

Perhaps the ideal fate for an obscure '80s genre film is to be rereleased as an upgraded 4K Blu-ray from a boutique label; a film's troubled production and imperfect craft are ushered into an alternative canon of reclaimed genre cinema.
Independent films
Film
fromInverse
3 months ago

40 Years Ago, The Most Stupidly Entertaining Thriller Of The '80s Baffled Audiences

Hollywood has long exploited fleeting trends, and Gymkata exemplifies this within the context of 1980s culture.
Independent films
fromInverse
3 months ago

30 Years Ago, A Legendary Sci-Fi Director Disappointed Fans - And Himself

John Carpenter's remake of The Midwich Cuckoos, Village of the Damned, was a critical and commercial failure, rejected even by its own director.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Molly Ringwald calls 'The Breakfast Club' 'very white': It 'doesn't represent our world today'

"I personally don't believe in remaking that movie, because I think this movie is very much of its time."
Film
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