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10 Things to Know About 'The Muppets Take Manhattan' (1984)
We at Movies of the 80s love all of the Muppet movies but one Muppet Movie in particular is our collective favorite. Over on our Movies of the 80s Substack this week we've written a brand new column called 'Why it works' dedicated to our appreciation for the best and most underrated of The Muppet Movies, The Muppets Take Manhattan.
By Movies of the 80s6 months ago in Geeks
10 Things to Know About 'BMX Bandits' (1984) Starring Nicole Kidman
If you're aware of BMX Bandits today it's because 15 year old Nicole Kidman got her big break playing one of three best friends who love riding BMX bikes together and accidentally thwarting bank robbers by stealing their walkie talkies.
By Movies of the 80s6 months ago in Geeks
10 Things to Know About 'The Last Starfighter' (1984) Starring Lance Guest and Robert Preston
I adore The Last Starfighter. I wish I would have seen it on the big screen but, I was lucky enough to wear out the VHS copy once I had the chance to see it. The story is absolute gold for 12 year old boys who grew up playing Atari games and loving Star Wars.
By Movies of the 80s6 months ago in Geeks
10 Things to Know about 'Another Country' (1984) Starring Rupert Everett and Colin Firth
Another Country overcame alot of hurdles to make it to the West End of London in 1982. Playwright Julian Mitchell was fascinated by the story of upper crust English boys turning on their country to become spies for Russia in the throws of the Cold War.
By Movies of the 80s6 months ago in Geeks
10 Things to Know About 'Conan The Destroyer' (1984)
Conan the Destroyer was released on June 29th, 1984. A lengthy production battle delayed the launch of the sequel as Executive Producer Dino De Laurentiis battled Conan the Barbarian director John Milius over creative control of the franchise and the film morphed from an R-Rated adventure to a family friendly follow up to an R-Rated adventure.
By Movies of the 80s6 months ago in Geeks
10 Things to Know About The Bounty (1984): The Most Historically Accurate Mutiny on Film?
There’s a reason The Bounty still sparks debate among film lovers and historians alike. Unlike the sweeping, romanticized versions that came before it, this 1984 adaptation strips away the myth and replaces it with something far more complicated—and, for some viewers, far less satisfying.
By Movies of the 80s6 months ago in Geeks
10 Things to Know About Cannonball Run 2
Cannonball Run 2 is not a movie that was made to be good. Cannonball Run 2 was made to sell tickets to an experience that features a bunch of big stars, a very brief Rat Pack Reunion of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., and cars, lots and lots of cars. Lamborghini’s, limousines, underwater cars, and more cars.
By Movies of the 80s6 months ago in Geeks
The 10 Most Famous Plagiarized Songs . AI-Generated.
Plagiarism is often defined as taking someone else’s ideas, words, or creative work and presenting it as your own. While this concept is taken very seriously in academic and literary spaces, it becomes far more complicated in the music industry. Songs sometimes draw inspiration from earlier works, and the line between influence and infringement isn’t always clear.
By Alicia U. Cortez6 months ago in Geeks
Why Email Is Needed
Email, short for electronic mail, remains one of the most essential tools in today’s digital world. Despite the rise of instant messaging apps and social media, email continues to play a central role in communication for individuals, businesses, and institutions. Its reliability, universality, and professional value make it indispensable.
By shaoor afridi6 months ago in Geeks
