Tag Archives: the 80’s

Blondie’s “Dreaming” is one of my favorite 80’s pop songs

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Joel

When I met you in the restaurant you could tell I was no debutante You asked me what’s my pleasure, “A movie or a measure”? I’ll have a cup of tea and tell you of my dreamin’ Dreamin’ is free … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of Robocop (2014)

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Joel

I recently discovered that the 2014 Robocop remake was available on Netflix. Funny — hadn’t noticed it before. I’ve avoided most remakes, including that one for Total Recall. Listen, I’m not against a remake if it is going to be … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Joel

Please pick your jaws up off the floor. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) is a classic 1980’s John Hughes movie, but I’ve never seen it before. It’s currently available on Netflix, and I had some time to watch this weekend. The … Continue reading →

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Working Girl (1988)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Joel

It took me about 26 years, but I watched Working Girl this weekend. It’s a somewhat famous film from the 1980’s, starring Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, and Sigourney Weaver. The film features Melanie Griffith as the likable Tess McGill, a secretary … Continue reading →

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The kids liked The Karate Kid (1984)

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Joel

And can you blame them? The kids and I watched the 1st half of the film throughout the week in bits and spurts, but we all watched the 2nd half Friday night. They definitely liked it a lot — they … Continue reading →

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The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Joel

Way back in the ealry 1980’s, I still remember when my parents signed up for…… cable TV. Oh, the multitude of viewing options. Besides watching Godzilla and kung-fu films on the weekends on Fox and WPIX in the New York … Continue reading →

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A-Team (2010)

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Joel

This week, I’m working in Delaware, but I don’t have an available hotel room. Crazy, right? I considered driving back and forth every day, as it’s about a 1:45 drive each way. I am already accustomed to my regular 1:15 … Continue reading →

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Who killed the music video star — music videos are passé

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Joel

Back in 1983 and early 1984, after moving to our first house, we used to watch television on this old Zenith tv set that sat on a wheeled cart, and displayed a whole thirteen channels. In 1984, there were two … Continue reading →

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Adventureland (2009)

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Joel

As per Ipe New Year’s Eve tradition, my wife and I ignore all the regular hoopla, and settle in for a nice, personal evening. This NYE, we celebrated it with drinking wine and watching Adventureland, a 2009 film written and … Continue reading →

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The Breakfast Club (1985)

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Joel

24 years later, I have finally watched The Breakfast Club. I’ll give you a moment to pick your jaw up off the floor. Hard to imagine, isn’t it?  The Breakfast Club came out in 1985, was extremely popular, been on regular … Continue reading →

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