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There was something magical about waking up early on a Saturday morning in the 1980s. You would grab a bowl of your favorite sugary cereal, settle into your favorite spot on the couch, and prepare for hours of nonstop animated adventure. Before streaming and on-demand TV, Saturday mornings...
By the summer of 1985, Madonna had already become a rising star. But with Get Into the Groove, she fully claimed her place at the center of 80s pop culture. The song was featured in her film Desperately Seeking Susan and quickly became one of her most recognizable and danceable hits. While it...
In 1981, The Human League released Don’t You Want Me, a synth pop anthem that quickly became one of the most iconic tracks of the early 80s. The song told a dramatic back and forth story between two voices, set to a catchy electronic beat that helped define the new wave sound of the decade. But...
In 1986, Peter Gabriel stunned the music world with his hit single Sledgehammer. While the song stood out for its funky groove and soulful vibe, it was the music video that truly changed the game. With its wild blend of stop motion, claymation, pixilation, and practical effects, the video became...
The 1980s delivered some of the most emotionally charged and thematically daring coming of age films ever put to screen. While many titles focused on high school crushes, summer adventures, and teen rebellion, there was another category of films that pushed boundaries and stirred controversy...