The 80s Movie Guide
As the 80s was the ultimate era for movie making, churning out some of the favourite classic movies of all time, it seems only right to suggest but a few to get you going on your quest for the best 80s movies. For those who enjoy a good comedy, look no further than the Naked Gun series, Airplane!, Blazin' Saddles, See No Evil Hear No Evil, Coming to America and Trading Places. The slapstick and downright stupid comedy style makes them some of the most entertaining and original of their time.
The social attitudes of the 80s were revolutionising, because never before had there been the idea that being an individual mattered, and having your own personal voice heard and recognised was new to people. But it turned out to be one of the best changes to come from the decade. People began to feel a sense of self worth that had never before even been considered let alone actually acted upon. And that is what has carried through to social attitudes today in some respects. There will always be the ones who follow the crowd and seek acceptance, but it is not half as important to society as it was. Tattoos and bright coloured hair are now the norm, and everywhere you turn there are people expressing their own personality through all manner of different mediums.
For the horror fans out there, there are plenty of timeless cult horrors from the 80s decade. If you are into your scary jumpy slasher type films, Nightmare on Elm Street, Fright Night, The Thing, Hellraiser, and Halloween II are not to be missed. Most have recent remakes, although you can't beat an original. For those who prefer a more psychological scare, the cult classic The Shining, featuring one of Jack Nicholson's best performances of his career, is a must see.
The cheese ridden guilty pleasures that are 80s movies are still thriving from generation to generation, and there seems no end in sight for their popularity. Whether its remakes of old classics, or even re-releases of timeless feature films, it would seem no-one can deny the draw of the 80s movie age.
The list could go on, with such unmissable and timeless classics as Scarface, Stand By Me, E.T, The Elephant Man and so many more. It just goes to show, the 80s really do come out on top when it comes to the best era in movies.
The social attitudes of the 80s were revolutionising, because never before had there been the idea that being an individual mattered, and having your own personal voice heard and recognised was new to people. But it turned out to be one of the best changes to come from the decade. People began to feel a sense of self worth that had never before even been considered let alone actually acted upon. And that is what has carried through to social attitudes today in some respects. There will always be the ones who follow the crowd and seek acceptance, but it is not half as important to society as it was. Tattoos and bright coloured hair are now the norm, and everywhere you turn there are people expressing their own personality through all manner of different mediums.
For the horror fans out there, there are plenty of timeless cult horrors from the 80s decade. If you are into your scary jumpy slasher type films, Nightmare on Elm Street, Fright Night, The Thing, Hellraiser, and Halloween II are not to be missed. Most have recent remakes, although you can't beat an original. For those who prefer a more psychological scare, the cult classic The Shining, featuring one of Jack Nicholson's best performances of his career, is a must see.
The cheese ridden guilty pleasures that are 80s movies are still thriving from generation to generation, and there seems no end in sight for their popularity. Whether its remakes of old classics, or even re-releases of timeless feature films, it would seem no-one can deny the draw of the 80s movie age.
The list could go on, with such unmissable and timeless classics as Scarface, Stand By Me, E.T, The Elephant Man and so many more. It just goes to show, the 80s really do come out on top when it comes to the best era in movies.
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