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  1. Pete

    Throwback 80s Thursday 05/30/2024: Celebrating “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”

    Welcome to Throwback 80s Thursday! This week, we’re turning our nostalgic gaze to one of the most beloved films of the 80s, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” Released on June 11, 1982, and directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, “E.T.” quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The movie tells the...
  2. Pete

    The Highest Grossing 80s Movie

    The highest-grossing movie of the 80s was "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." Directed by Steven Spielberg, it was released in 1982 and quickly became a massive box office hit, earning about $792 million worldwide. It held the record for the highest-grossing film of all time until it was surpassed in...
  3. B

    The Ten Most Iconic Movies of the 1980s: A Cinematic Journey Through The Decade

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article The Ten Most Iconic Movies of the 1980s: A Cinematic Journey Through The Decade. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Brad
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    • 1980s cinema 80s film impact 80s pop culture back to the future die hard e.t. the extra-terrestrial ferris bueller's day off ghostbusters iconic 80s movies indiana jones: raiders of the lost ark the breakfast club the empire strikes back the shining top gun
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  4. The Ten Most Iconic Movies of the 1980s: A Cinematic Journey Through The Decade

    The Ten Most Iconic Movies of the 1980s: A Cinematic Journey Through The Decade

    The 1980s delivered some of the most iconic movies in film history. It was a decade packed with bold ideas, unforgettable characters, and stories that still influence pop culture today. From the rise of blockbuster franchises to groundbreaking special effects, the films of the 80s created a...
    • Brad
    • Article
    • 4 min read
    • 1980s cinema 80s film impact 80s pop culture back to the future die hard e.t. the extra-terrestrial ferris bueller's day off ghostbusters iconic 80s movies indiana jones: raiders of the lost ark the breakfast club the empire strikes back the shining top gun
    • Category: 80s Movies: Iconic Films, Blockbusters, and Cult Classics
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