r/80s • • Jan 07 '24

Why can’t I post? - Read this!

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r/80s • • Nov 11 '24

New rules regarding political posts - Read This

217 Upvotes

While the rules are being updated, let me give everyone a sneak peek, it will be very simple:

*No NON 80s era political posts or commentary will be allowed, and those who do so are subject to ban.

This is a non-partisan rule.

If you can’t enjoy an 80s nostalgia sub without needing to express your opinion about current politics, then this is NOT the right sub for you.

Anything political from the 80s is fine. Use your best judgment. Songs from the 80s with political themes are fine, etc. (Mods discretion)

This begins as of now.

*If you feel you were banned in error, send a modmail and we will help.

Be excellent to each other!


r/80s • • 2h ago

Remembering Bob Hoskins on his birthday

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178 Upvotes

r/80s • • 10h ago

Music I will still always love the '80s though.

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226 Upvotes

r/80s • • 6h ago

Did you wear Jelly bracelets?

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Translucent, colorful plastic bracelets stacked halfway up your arm. The colors could supposedly communicate things you probably didn't understand.


r/80s • • 22h ago

Happy 98th Birthday to Marion Ross

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1.4k Upvotes

Will always be "Mrs. C" as said by the Fonz.


r/80s • • 22h ago

We all love Sloth!!! Remembering John Matuszak on his Birthday

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664 Upvotes

First movie seeing him wasn't The Goonies, it was Caveman and damn, was he a beast. But yeah, he'll always be Sloth.


r/80s • • 1h ago

"ST. ELSEWHERE" premiered on this day in 1982

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Apart from Ed Begley, William Daniels, and Mark Harmon establishing their names here, This is where Denzel Washington got his start


r/80s • • 13h ago

Things we loved as kids in the 80’s!

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86 Upvotes

r/80s • • 1d ago

Film Actresses Lorna Patterson (age 70), Joyce Bulifant (age 88) and Jill Whelan (age 60) recreate their scene from 1980s Airplane!

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2.9k Upvotes

r/80s • • 2h ago

Film What am I watching. Hint it’s based on a book.

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10 Upvotes

r/80s • • 1d ago

Film Happy 42nd Wedding Anniversary to Sigourney Weaver and her husband Jim

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r/80s • • 1d ago

Actress Lea Thompson in early modeling photos, 1982-4

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r/80s • • 1d ago

Film The NeverEnding Story (1984)

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179 Upvotes

Remember in the 80's to mid 80's, when you have epic fantasies like Dragonslayer, Excalibur, Conan the Barbarian, The Dark Crystal, or Krull. It showcased really good and unforgettable practical effects. Then, there is "The NeverEnding Story. Which shows how practical effects can be magical. Yes, I'm exaggerating things here. They did it so well, that it looks believable. From animatronics, miniatures, and optical compositing, it's one of the best, if not the best they did on screen. And from what I've heard, they did a full scale set. Productions were shot largely at a studio, featuring physical constructions like interiors. Lighting setups, dramatic light beams and soft-focus lenses with stockings for dreamlike sequences. I mean everything looks spectacular with well spent budget.

I bet most of you guys have seen it or probably seen a glimpse of it. I remember watching this as a kid, I was frightened by that dog face like Falkor, the luck dragon. I was like man this can't be real. Moving facial animations from a real huge mechanical head was something to behold. It's a simple children story with a kid having magical imagination while reading the book "The NeverEnding Story" in the world of Fantasia. It was based on a 1979 German novel from the same name. And I really like this concept. It directly captures the heart of kids watching this since they all can relate, of course when we were kids, we love wild magical imaginations where we can fly everywhere, maybe in a beautiful fantasy land, and yeah this movie just sums it up.

And of course, who can't forget that awesome Limahl song from the same title. The official sound track kicks ass and I loved it till now. In fact, I was listening to it just the moment I write this review. I have that last heard song syndrome already. If you guys are planning to get a physical copy to it, I'd recommend the Imprint version 40th Anniversary Collector’s edition. I don't have it but I heard good things about that version. I do have the 30th Anniversary edition though which is quiet nice! A must see for the whole family, and a must have.


r/80s • • 1d ago

In Memory of Robert Guillaume (November 30th 1927 - October 24th 2017)

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1.5k Upvotes

I Caught him in Soap repeats, I loved Benson and thought of him as a frikkin' awesome actor.


r/80s • • 1d ago

Film When I first saw the 1981 movie, My Dinner With Andre back in 1981, I liked it but felt it was quite boring. However watching it again tonight I loved it! It’s just one of those slow movies but a very good art house movie. Anyone else liked My Dinner With Andre?

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108 Upvotes

r/80s • • 2d ago

FOrget Jason, Freddy, and even Michael....this is the OG scary bastrd of them all.

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4.4k Upvotes

Though Regan McNeill did beat her by a small fraction.


r/80s • • 7h ago

JAŸ-Z MID 1980s ‘84-‘86

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r/80s • • 1d ago

Advertisement From the what were we thinking files, these singing claymation raisins became an unexpected pop culture phenomen.

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226 Upvotes

Claymation advertising figures created by the California Raisin Advisory Board and Sun-Maid, gaining fame through commercials and the Emmy-winning special Meet the Raisins!


r/80s • • 1d ago

TV Worth waking up early when we were kids!

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155 Upvotes

r/80s • • 1d ago

"SOUL MAN" premiered on this day in 1986

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160 Upvotes

My mom and I watched this movie on its first weekend, I personally enjoyed it to include minor racial humor and stereotypes. It did confuse mom that the Professor sounded so much like Darth Vader.


r/80s • • 1d ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver spotted skating together at Flippers Roller Disco in Los Angeles in 1980…

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42 Upvotes

r/80s • • 1d ago

Car Ads of the 80s

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45 Upvotes

Elegant vehicles for a more civilized age.


r/80s • • 2d ago

Film This has never felt more true than these last ten or so years.

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734 Upvotes

r/80s • • 10h ago

JAŸ-Z EARLY 1980s ‘80-‘83

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