1982 is the “1939” for Sci-Fi fans: Several genre-defining films were released to cinemas 40 years ago
The summer of 1982 saw the release of many films that defined the pop culture landscape of the 1980s.
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Friday Music Video: The Boys of Summer (1984)
In 1984 Don Henley released his influential music video for "The Boys of Summer."
Remakes & Reboots: West Side Story (1961) vs. West Side Story (2021)
The Broadway classic "West Side Story" received two Oscar-winning big-screen versions. Chad compares and contrasts the two very different musical adaptations.
Remakes & Reboots: Psycho (1960) vs. Psycho (1998)
Please check in, unpack, relax, and take a shower as Chad compares the 1960 and 1998 versions of “Psycho.”
Gypsy (1982): Fleetwood Mac took a backseat to Stevie Nicks, releasing her signature song 40 years ago
"Gypsy" may be a Fleetwood Mac track, but Stevie Nicks made this one of her signature songs in 1982.
Strange Days (1995): Despite its 1999 setting, the cyberpunk thriller is a prescient reflection of our current time
"Strange Days" is an immersive cyberpunk masterpiece that proved that Kathryn Bigelow was a director to watch.
True Lies (1994): The wacky action-spy comedy from James Cameron has not aged well
"True Lies" is a wacky blend of James Bond-style action and the classic screwball comedy. But the action-comedy has not aged well since its 1994 release.
The Abyss (1989): James Cameron’s thrilling underwater adventure is an underrated gem
"The Abyss" is one of James Cameron's most ambitious projects and an underrated gem in the director's filmography.
The Lost Films of James Cameron
Acclaimed director James Cameron has a group of films that are only available on DVD. Chad looks at these three movies that are becoming overlooked gems in the director's filmography.
Running up that Hill (1985): 37 years later, Kate Bush’s classic hit gets a Stranger Things resurrection
Thanks to the Netflix show "Stranger Things," Kate Bush's 1985 hit "Running up that Hill" has been rediscovered by a new generation.
Prey (2022): The new trailer shows the Predator franchise getting an exciting makeover
The new preview for "Prey" promises an exciting new chapter in the Predator franchise.
Nasty (1986): No, her name ain’t baby, Janet Jackson gets nasty in her second music video
Janet Jackson had a knack for making groundbreaking music videos like her brother Michael. Her second single, "Nasty," shows her at the height of her powers.