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Submitted by Shawn R, who just needs some tasty waves and a cool buzz:
This 1982 film, written by Cameron Crowe, featured an all star cast, though most of them had yet to become stars. Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Nicholas Cage, and Forest Whittaker all starred. It’s one of those movies that harkens back to a specific point in time (the ’80s) while still touching upon those universal “high school” themes. Tell us your favorite characters, scenes, and/or quotes in the comments!
Happy ’80s Music Video Thursday! Today we take our lesson from the chapter “Songs From ’80s Movies.” Oh, there are some classics. I really, really wanted to post Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings”—best karaoke song ever!—but, unfortunately, I couldn’t find a good version on the interwebs. What’s your favorite ’80s movie anthem? And, as always, please leave suggestions for more ’80s music videos in the comments.
“Against All Odds” by Phil Collins, from the movie Against All Odds. Submitted by QuoteMan:
Phil Colins?! MOVIE SONG?!?! I can already smell the 80’s on this one!
Yeah, I smell it, too. Smells a little like…musty old tears. How many crying scenes are in this movie?!
“Take My Breath Away” by Berlin, from the movie Top Gun.
Place your bets: How many weddings across the globe have played this song during the traditional first dance? Just be thankful I didn’t post the Jessica Simpson remake.
“Footloose” by Kenny Loggins, from the movie Footloose.
My Sunday shoes are officially kicked off, and…I actually don’t know any of the other lyrics. That’s not gonna stop me from dancing!
John Hughes directed this 1989 comedy-drama starring John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Jay Underwood and Laurie Metcalf. It was the sort of family dramedy that has since become ubiquitous: Family outsider, generally considered a screw-up, swoops in to help family in time of need with hilarious and heartwarming results. The movie was a success. It even inspired a television series, which did well initially but was cancelled after having its timeslot switched. And here’s a tidbit: John Hughes claims that the scene in which Macaulay Culkin speaks with Amy Madigan through the mail slot inspired one of his later films, 1990’s Home Alone.
Of all the things that gave me nightmares as a child, Bigfoot was the most terrifying. And especially the Hendersons’ “lovable” friend Harry. That big, goofy face always seemed more sinister than, well, goofy. He still kind of terrifies me, honestly. Viewing the trailer now, I see that the filmmakers’ intent was not to terrify young children, and that the movie was supposed to be fun and touching. Yeah, I’m still kind of creeped out. Between Harry and the Twin Peaks marathon I had a few weeks ago, I’m never stepping into the woods again.
Truthfully, I’m not a big fan of musicals, but I would gladly sit down and watch The Apple, just to try and understand WTF is going on. According to Wikipedia, it was a critically panned disco-musical, a not-so-subtle parable of the biblical fall.
If you’ve got any other nostalgic WTFs, leave them in the comments.
