Submitted by Bristol Y, with a vengeance.

Yippee kai yay! When Die Hard was released in 1988, it rejuvenated the action film genre. It spawned several sequels (most recently, 2007’s Live Free or Die Hard) and is, arguably (along with Pulp Fiction), the highlight of Bruce Willis’ career. If you like your action films with a bit of Christmas fun (and a score that references A Clockwork Orange), then this is the action film for you!

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!

A few more from the past:
’80s Music Video Thursday: Crazy Car Drivin’ Homo sapiens
’80s Music Video Thursday: The Future is Here
Do They Know It’s ’80s Music Video Thursday?

Submitted by Emily EE, whose favorite character is Nopey, the dog.

In honor of Gumby creator Art Clokey (he passed away on Friday, January 8th at the age of 88), let us all remember the claymation magic that was Gumby (and Gumby’s talking-horse-sidekick, Pokey). Clokey created Gumby with his wife, who suggested he model a character after the gingerbread man (Green was Clokey’s favorite color, and therefore he made Gumby green. His slanted head was inspired his father’s hairstyle). Clokey also created Davey and Goliath. Take a moment to remember and celebrate Clokey’s most famous and beloved work.

Submitted by Len C, who has a normal shaped head.

Remember when films created from SNL sketches were (marginally, at least) better than the likes of The Ladies Man and Superstar? OK, I didn’t actually hate Superstar, but that’s beside the point. This 1993 film starred Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtain as toilet-paper-eating aliens struggling to assimilate in New Jersey. Hilarity!