First 80s Movie You Discovered on Cable

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Meta title: First 80s Movie You Discovered on Cable - TV Movie Memories

Meta description: Which 80s movie did you first discover while channel surfing?


Pete said:
Cable TV introduced us to many great movies by surprise. What was the first 80s movie you discovered while channel surfing? I think it was Valley Girl for me.
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"Valley Girl," released in 1983, is a quintessential 80s romantic comedy that captured the vibrant and colorful culture of Southern California's San Fernando Valley. Starring Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman, the film is a modern take on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," set against the backdrop of mall culture and new wave music. Its soundtrack, featuring artists like The Plimsouls and Modern English, became iconic in its own right, encapsulating the era's sound and style.

Cable TV in the 1980s was a treasure trove of cinematic discoveries, offering viewers a chance to stumble upon films like "Valley Girl" that they might not have seen in theaters. It was a time when channel surfing could lead to unexpected and delightful finds, broadening the horizons of many movie enthusiasts.
 
Jesus that I don't remember. I feel like I always had cable television.
 
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