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Welcome to the We Love the Eighties Community

This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

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  1. On This Day: May 4, 1984 - Sixteen Candles Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: May 4, 1984 - Sixteen Candles Premieres in Theaters

    On May 4, 1984, Sixteen Candles premiered in theaters, marking the directorial debut of John Hughes. Starring Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, and Michael Schoeffling, the film told the story of Samantha Baker whose family forgets her sixteenth birthday while she secretly pines for the most...
  2. Pete

    Anthony Michael Hall

    Anthony Michael Hall opted out of "National Lampoon's European Vacation" (1985) in favor of "Weird Science" (also 1985), altering the continuity of the Griswold siblings' portrayals until Dana Barron reprised her role in "Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure" (2003). During...
  3. Eighties Teen Movies and Why Do We Cherish Them?

    Eighties Teen Movies and Why Do We Cherish Them?

    Eighties teens movies, we’ve all seen them, but what makes them so different ? How is it that in the year 2023 you can turn on an 80s film and still experience every emotion from laughing to crying, just like you did the very first time you watched it? Why have these 80s teen movies stood the...
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