80s movies

The Penultimate Post: Y is Young Guns I and II

Posted by Cate Tayler ⋅ April 29, 2013 ⋅ 3 Comments

It’s my last post for the A-Z Challenge (Katie will be taking on Z tomorrow) and I bring to you the Brat Pack’s version of a western: Young Guns and Young Guns II. When the first Young Guns came out, I was an excited pre-teen. Just look at the cast–it’s an 80s teeny-bopper fantasy: Emilio … Continue reading →

W is When Harry Met Sally…

Posted by Cate Tayler ⋅ April 26, 2013 ⋅ 4 Comments

When Harry Met Sally… is one of my top five favorite movies of all time. The coupling of Rob Reiner’s direction with Nora Ephron’s script might be one of the most romantic—and funniest—match-ups to occur in Hollywood. Add the perfect comedic timing of Billy Crystal as Harry and adorable, former America’s Sweetheart Meg Ryan and … Continue reading →

O is One Hit Wonders

Posted by Cate Tayler ⋅ April 17, 2013 ⋅ 6 Comments

Today’s O topic addresses One Hit Wonders, particularly from the 80s. You know, those musical acts that achieved fame with one great hit, but failed to follow-up with anything else significant enough to give them staying power. Still, these are the songs (and artists) that most of us probably remember fondly and, unless I’m the … Continue reading →

L is for The Lost Boys

Posted by katietesta ⋅ April 13, 2013 ⋅ 4 Comments

It was hard for me not to write this post about LOST (my favorite TV show EVER) or Life is Beautiful (my favorite movie EVER). Been there, done that. Instead, I’m trying to stick with the more obscure 80s stuff, and a lot of my posts are asking “where are they now?” The Lost Boys … Continue reading →

F is for Footloose

Posted by katietesta ⋅ April 6, 2013 ⋅ 7 Comments

You can talk smack about cheesy 80s movies all you want, but I’ll love them forever and Footloose is probably my favorite. I can’t even estimate how many times I’ve seen it, but it’s more than enough times to have it practically memorized. Just a note: I have not seen the recent remake, nor do … Continue reading →

Z is for Zoltar

Posted by Cate Tayler ⋅ April 30, 2012 ⋅ 6 Comments

My back is 100% better, and it only took two doses of Aleve, one dose of my prescription anti-inflammatory, and a day of rest. (Well, as much rest as I can muster in this family.) And of course, your well-wishes helped! Which leads me today’s final post for the A to Z Challenge: Z is … Continue reading →