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Tag Archives: the 80’s
Blondie’s “Dreaming” is one of my favorite 80’s pop songs
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
Joel’s review of Robocop (2014)
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
Joel’s review of Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
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)
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)
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
The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
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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Tagged children's movie, disney, great depression, john cusack, meredith salenger, movies, ray wise, the 80's
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A-Team (2010)
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
Who killed the music video star — music videos are passé
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
Adventureland (2009)
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
The Breakfast Club (1985)
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