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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago
Independent films

Parties, petty crime and a U-ey on the Harbour Bridge: a 40-year-old portrait of Sydney's underbelly gets a new life

'Going Down' is a rediscovered Australian film that offers a nostalgic portrait of Sydney life in the 1980s.
The film is being reintroduced to American audiences largely unfamiliar with its style.
fromWho What Wear
1 day ago
Fashion & style

The Fear Street: Prom Queen Cast Takes Prom Style to a Killer New Level

Fear Street: Prom Queen blends '80s slasher nostalgia with a fun prom-themed horror narrative.
#nostalgia
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago
Writing

These Are The '80s & '90s Horror Movies That Made Us

Nostalgic horror films from the '80s and '90s significantly influenced our childhood fears and shaped our adult perspectives on the genre.
fromThe Atlantic
7 months ago
Wearables

The Perfect Watch Costs $20

Nostalgic experiences with past technology can provide emotional connection and joy in our digital age.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Video games

Space Invaders on your wrist: the glory years of Casio video game watches

Casio transformed digital watches into multifunctional lifestyle devices, integrating games to attract buyers.
fromConsequence
1 month ago
SF music

Mini Consequence Crossword: "No. 1 Songs of the 1980s"

The Consequence Crossword mini edition explores iconic 1980s music in a fun, nostalgic way.
fromSecret London
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

You Can Step Back In Time With A Festive Two-Night Stay At This Retro London Home - And It Will Cost You Less Than 20

Booking.com offers a unique opportunity for four people to relive a nostalgic 1980s Christmas experience in London for £19.80.
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago
Writing

These Are The '80s & '90s Horror Movies That Made Us

Nostalgic horror films from the '80s and '90s significantly influenced our childhood fears and shaped our adult perspectives on the genre.
fromThe Atlantic
7 months ago
Wearables

The Perfect Watch Costs $20

Nostalgic experiences with past technology can provide emotional connection and joy in our digital age.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Video games

Space Invaders on your wrist: the glory years of Casio video game watches

Casio transformed digital watches into multifunctional lifestyle devices, integrating games to attract buyers.
fromConsequence
1 month ago
SF music

Mini Consequence Crossword: "No. 1 Songs of the 1980s"

The Consequence Crossword mini edition explores iconic 1980s music in a fun, nostalgic way.
fromSecret London
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

You Can Step Back In Time With A Festive Two-Night Stay At This Retro London Home - And It Will Cost You Less Than 20

Booking.com offers a unique opportunity for four people to relive a nostalgic 1980s Christmas experience in London for £19.80.
more#nostalgia
#advertising
fromwww.cnn.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Apple's 1984' Super Bowl commercial changed advertising forever

Apple's 1984 Super Bowl commercial revolutionized TV advertising, distinguishing itself with a compelling narrative and significant impact on sales and marketing strategies.
fromTasting Table
4 days ago
NYC food

The Rise And Tragic Fall Of The Most Bizarre Pizza Mascot, The Noid - Tasting Table

The Noid, originally a marketing mascot for Domino's, became infamous after a hostage situation involving a man who took issue with the character.
fromwww.cnn.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Apple's 1984' Super Bowl commercial changed advertising forever

Apple's 1984 Super Bowl commercial revolutionized TV advertising, distinguishing itself with a compelling narrative and significant impact on sales and marketing strategies.
fromTasting Table
4 days ago
NYC food

The Rise And Tragic Fall Of The Most Bizarre Pizza Mascot, The Noid - Tasting Table

The Noid, originally a marketing mascot for Domino's, became infamous after a hostage situation involving a man who took issue with the character.
more#advertising
#film
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Film

FilmWatch Weekly: Pedro Pascal in 'Freaky Tales,' plus Matt Dillon as Marlon Brando in 'Being Maria,' and Naomi Watts loves a dog in 'The Friend' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Freaky Tales is a refreshing blend of Tarantino-style storytelling set in 1987 Oakland.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Film

FilmWatch Weekly: Pedro Pascal in 'Freaky Tales,' plus Matt Dillon as Marlon Brando in 'Being Maria,' and Naomi Watts loves a dog in 'The Friend' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Freaky Tales is a refreshing blend of Tarantino-style storytelling set in 1987 Oakland.
more#film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Kindness of strangers: I was stuck on the road while hitchhiking when a travelling circus helped me get home

Hitchhiking in 1985 presented an adventure filled with encounters highlighting the unexpected kindness of strangers.
#english-football
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
English Premier League

Golden Goal: Paul Gascoigne for Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal (1991)

Football evokes deep emotional connections, yet its existence transcends individual existence.
Paul Gascoigne's impact on football was transformative, elevating the game's essence and spectator experience.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
7 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The best English players of the 1980s

The 1980s marked a peak in English football success both domestically and internationally, showcasing exceptional talents across clubs and the national team.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
English Premier League

Golden Goal: Paul Gascoigne for Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal (1991)

Football evokes deep emotional connections, yet its existence transcends individual existence.
Paul Gascoigne's impact on football was transformative, elevating the game's essence and spectator experience.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
7 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The best English players of the 1980s

The 1980s marked a peak in English football success both domestically and internationally, showcasing exceptional talents across clubs and the national team.
more#english-football
#music-history
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Music

Exclusive | How the Moonman was born: Inside the first MTV VMAs that shot 'unknown' Madonna to superstardom 40 years ago

The MTV Video Music Awards, starting with Tina Turner, solidified its position as a premier music awards show.
fromThe Root
1 week ago
Miami Heat

Do You Remember The Fat Boys? The Highs and Tragic Lows of One the 80s Most Popular Hip-Hop Groups

The Fat Boys, a pioneering hip-hop group, shaped the genre's history but faced challenges that led to their breakup after achieving mainstream success.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Top pop trio unveil blue plaque at Hit Factory

PA Media Pop producers honored with a blue plaque in Southwark for their contributions to 1980s and 90s pop music.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
London music

When Dire Straits swept the world: Anatomy of a group devoured by success

Dire Straits, once the epitome of popular rock, faces mockery today despite their past prominence and impact.
Music trends shift, but the legacy of bands like Dire Straits highlights the complexities of cultural perception.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

The Bangles, One of the Biggest All-Girl Bands, Want to Reclaim Their Legacy

The Bangles blended their unique voices and styles, evolving from a garage band into one of the most successful all-girl groups of the 1980s.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Music

Exclusive | How the Moonman was born: Inside the first MTV VMAs that shot 'unknown' Madonna to superstardom 40 years ago

The MTV Video Music Awards, starting with Tina Turner, solidified its position as a premier music awards show.
fromThe Root
1 week ago
Miami Heat

Do You Remember The Fat Boys? The Highs and Tragic Lows of One the 80s Most Popular Hip-Hop Groups

The Fat Boys, a pioneering hip-hop group, shaped the genre's history but faced challenges that led to their breakup after achieving mainstream success.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Top pop trio unveil blue plaque at Hit Factory

PA Media Pop producers honored with a blue plaque in Southwark for their contributions to 1980s and 90s pop music.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
London music

When Dire Straits swept the world: Anatomy of a group devoured by success

Dire Straits, once the epitome of popular rock, faces mockery today despite their past prominence and impact.
Music trends shift, but the legacy of bands like Dire Straits highlights the complexities of cultural perception.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

The Bangles, One of the Biggest All-Girl Bands, Want to Reclaim Their Legacy

The Bangles blended their unique voices and styles, evolving from a garage band into one of the most successful all-girl groups of the 1980s.
more#music-history
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'We got paid to play': Former Disneyland performers recall the park's golden age

Disneyland was a stage and community for performers, particularly vibrant in the 1980s.
fromBerlin Art Link
2 weeks ago
London politics

Review Leigh Bowery at Tate Modern | Berlin Art Link

Leigh Bowery's exhibition highlights his unique contributions to the 80s London club scene and his boundary-pushing style.
Video games
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

40 Years Ago, One Brilliant And Cunning Woman Proved Video Games Could Make You Smarter

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? revolutionized educational gaming by making learning geography fun and interactive.
#music
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Bruce Springsteen's Mythic Lost Albums Compiled in New Box Set

The LA Garage Sessions '83 epitomizes the creative energy of the 1980s music scene.
The Streets of Philadelphia Sessions tell tales of urban isolation and emotional resilience.
Somewhere North of Nashville explores life's journey through vivid storytelling.
Twilight Hours connects romance and nostalgia in a rich musical tapestry.
Perfect World dissects the complexities of dreams and discontent.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Music

Greg Kihn, Who Scored Hits With Jeopardy' and The Breakup Song,' Dies at 75

Greg Kihn, celebrated for his 1980s hits, died at 75 due to Alzheimer's, leaving behind a legacy as a musician and radio personality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
SF music

Various artists: Disk Musik A DD Records Compilation review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

DD Records repressed a rare compilation that showcases diverse, experimental sounds reflective of the 1980s Japanese underground music scene.
from48 hills
7 months ago
San Francisco

Don Was revs up Motor City sounds with Pan-Detroit Ensemble - 48 hills

"Walk the Dinosaur" blends funky music with a serious underlying theme about nuclear Armageddon, uniting listeners through its catchy hook.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Bruce Springsteen's Mythic Lost Albums Compiled in New Box Set

The LA Garage Sessions '83 epitomizes the creative energy of the 1980s music scene.
The Streets of Philadelphia Sessions tell tales of urban isolation and emotional resilience.
Somewhere North of Nashville explores life's journey through vivid storytelling.
Twilight Hours connects romance and nostalgia in a rich musical tapestry.
Perfect World dissects the complexities of dreams and discontent.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Music

Greg Kihn, Who Scored Hits With Jeopardy' and The Breakup Song,' Dies at 75

Greg Kihn, celebrated for his 1980s hits, died at 75 due to Alzheimer's, leaving behind a legacy as a musician and radio personality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
SF music

Various artists: Disk Musik A DD Records Compilation review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

DD Records repressed a rare compilation that showcases diverse, experimental sounds reflective of the 1980s Japanese underground music scene.
from48 hills
7 months ago
San Francisco

Don Was revs up Motor City sounds with Pan-Detroit Ensemble - 48 hills

"Walk the Dinosaur" blends funky music with a serious underlying theme about nuclear Armageddon, uniting listeners through its catchy hook.
more#music
fromVulture
3 weeks ago
Film

Justin Theroux Answers Every Question We Have About American Psycho

Justin Theroux reflects on his role in 'American Psycho', highlighting the film's critique of 1980s toxic masculinity and societal obsession with status.
fromThe Infatuation
3 years ago
LA food

Leo's Oyster Bar - Financial District - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Leo's Oyster Bar offers a glamorous dining experience reminiscent of the 1980s, perfect for entertaining clients with a love for seafood.
The food is high quality, but the prices are steep, making it less suited for regular visits unless someone else is paying.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

Our Elevated 7-Layer Dip Recipe Will Be The Talk Of The Party - Tasting Table

The article presents a sophisticated upgrade of the classic 7-layer dip with fresh ingredients for an impressive party dish.
#fashion
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Design

Dressing for the dancefloor: creative explosion behind 80s' most colourful club

The 1980s culture is revitalized through exhibitions highlighting influential figures and clubs, cantering on the unique creative spirit of the decade.
fromBustle
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sequin Cat Eye, Cobalt Glitter Eyes, & 8 More "Disco Eye" Makeup Looks

Disco eyes, a retro makeup trend, are making a modern comeback with high-shine elements perfect for parties and festive occasions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

The 1980s turned out to be magic': David Bailey on the era of excess in pictures

David Bailey's "Eighties" showcases iconic fashion photography, capturing the spirit of London's vibrant fashion scene in the 1980s.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Design

Timex Revives the 1983 "TV Dial" Watch with the Automatic E-Line Reissue | stupidDOPE

Timex's reissue of the 1983 'TV Dial' wristwatch combines vintage design with modern functionalities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Design

Dressing for the dancefloor: creative explosion behind 80s' most colourful club

The 1980s culture is revitalized through exhibitions highlighting influential figures and clubs, cantering on the unique creative spirit of the decade.
fromBustle
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sequin Cat Eye, Cobalt Glitter Eyes, & 8 More "Disco Eye" Makeup Looks

Disco eyes, a retro makeup trend, are making a modern comeback with high-shine elements perfect for parties and festive occasions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

The 1980s turned out to be magic': David Bailey on the era of excess in pictures

David Bailey's "Eighties" showcases iconic fashion photography, capturing the spirit of London's vibrant fashion scene in the 1980s.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Design

Timex Revives the 1983 "TV Dial" Watch with the Automatic E-Line Reissue | stupidDOPE

Timex's reissue of the 1983 'TV Dial' wristwatch combines vintage design with modern functionalities.
more#fashion
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
NYC parents

Curtis Sittenfeld Goes Home Again

Curtis Sittenfeld's short story collection features a humorous and memorable incident of a woman photocopying her butt from the 1980s.
#documentary
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

How Netflix's new show delivered out of this world VFX on a down-to-Earth budget

The Manhattan Alien Abduction docuseries explores Linda Napolitano's alien abduction story and its impact on belief systems, rather than simply focusing on the paranormal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The 80s: Photographing Britain review in your face and to the barricades

The exhibition discusses the 1980s' social upheaval through iconic photographs that reflect changing photographic styles and conceptions.
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

How Netflix's new show delivered out of this world VFX on a down-to-Earth budget

The Manhattan Alien Abduction docuseries explores Linda Napolitano's alien abduction story and its impact on belief systems, rather than simply focusing on the paranormal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The 80s: Photographing Britain review in your face and to the barricades

The exhibition discusses the 1980s' social upheaval through iconic photographs that reflect changing photographic styles and conceptions.
more#documentary
#rob-lowe
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Release Rob Lowe's Cocaine-Fueled Toto Demo

Rob Lowe explored a potential music career by recording with Toto during a chaotic period in his life.
fromConsequence
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

A coked-up Rob Lowe once recorded a demo with Toto

Rob Lowe reminisces about his wild '80s life, including an unexpected music venture with Toto during his peak acting fame.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rob Lowe embraces Brat Pack label after revealing nickname was 'designed to belittle' famous group

Rob Lowe now embraces the Brat Pack label, seeing it as recognition of their contributions to film and culture.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Release Rob Lowe's Cocaine-Fueled Toto Demo

Rob Lowe explored a potential music career by recording with Toto during a chaotic period in his life.
fromConsequence
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

A coked-up Rob Lowe once recorded a demo with Toto

Rob Lowe reminisces about his wild '80s life, including an unexpected music venture with Toto during his peak acting fame.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rob Lowe embraces Brat Pack label after revealing nickname was 'designed to belittle' famous group

Rob Lowe now embraces the Brat Pack label, seeing it as recognition of their contributions to film and culture.
more#rob-lowe
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Which football teams have won the league without a shirt sponsor? | The Knowledge

Aston Villa last won English top flight without a shirt sponsor in 1980-81, a notable moment in football history.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Richard Perry, Record Producer With a Golden Touch, Dies at 82

Richard Perry was a pivotal figure in 1970s and '80s pop music production, known for his clear, powerful sound and hit-making capabilities.
Music
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Wham!'s Andrew Ridgeley reflects on 40 years of 'Last Christmas': It's 'part of the fabric of Chrismas'

George Michael's "Last Christmas" was written spontaneously and is now celebrated as a timeless holiday classic after 40 years.
The song has become integral to Christmas culture, recognized for its clever lyrics and charming melody.
#pop-culture
fromTime Out London
6 months ago
London

Boy George has done portraits of his musical heroes - and they're on display in London

Boy George's new art collection features vibrant prints of famous musicians and examines their differing experiences with fame.
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago
Digital life

23 Awesome '80s Baby Names That Deserve To Be All The Rage Again

The article suggests reviving unique baby names from the 1980s that offer vintage cool and resilience against bullying.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

It's Impossible For Anyone Under 40 To Correctly Identify These Iconic Music Videos From One Screenshot

The '80s and '90s were pivotal in developing iconic music videos that shaped the music industry and pop culture.
fromTime Out London
6 months ago
London

Boy George has done portraits of his musical heroes - and they're on display in London

Boy George's new art collection features vibrant prints of famous musicians and examines their differing experiences with fame.
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago
Digital life

23 Awesome '80s Baby Names That Deserve To Be All The Rage Again

The article suggests reviving unique baby names from the 1980s that offer vintage cool and resilience against bullying.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

It's Impossible For Anyone Under 40 To Correctly Identify These Iconic Music Videos From One Screenshot

The '80s and '90s were pivotal in developing iconic music videos that shaped the music industry and pop culture.
more#pop-culture
#rivals
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Writing

Disney's Delicious Romp of a Series Isn't Just Steamy. It Also Nails a Key Element of the British.

Rivals is a comically entertaining series exploring 1980s British class dynamics amid its over-the-top sexual escapades.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Writing

Is Disney's Soapy New Series as Steamy as Everyone Says? Let's Examine the Sex-Filled Evidence.

'Rivals' cleverly blends humor, romance, and drama, capturing the excess and charm of 1980s aristocratic life while dissecting modern relationships.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Writing

Disney's Delicious Romp of a Series Isn't Just Steamy. It Also Nails a Key Element of the British.

Rivals is a comically entertaining series exploring 1980s British class dynamics amid its over-the-top sexual escapades.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Writing

Is Disney's Soapy New Series as Steamy as Everyone Says? Let's Examine the Sex-Filled Evidence.

'Rivals' cleverly blends humor, romance, and drama, capturing the excess and charm of 1980s aristocratic life while dissecting modern relationships.
more#rivals
fromItsnicethat
6 months ago
Writing

Chris Shepherd's heartfelt graphic novel is a story of family, young love and Liverpool

Chris transitioned from film script to graphic novel during lockdown, focusing on illustrating the beauty of Liverpool's past.
His creative process involved exploring each sequence individually to maintain excitement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Freedom (Libre) review Lucas Bravo oozes charisma as gentleman robber

Lucas Bravo stars as Bruno Sulak, a charming yet polite armed robber in a stylized true-crime film set in the 1980s.
fromQueerty
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

How The Smiths scored their first bonafide hit with this queer anthem in 1983 - Queerty

Morrissey's work with The Smiths challenged norms and incorporated themes of queer attraction, redefining indie music's cultural landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Music

Fans can be Prince for a night as Purple Rain house debuts on Airbnb

The Minneapolis house from *Purple Rain* is now an Airbnb experience celebrating its 40th anniversary with unique memorabilia and immersive activities.
fromConsequence
9 months ago
Film

Kevin Smith reflects on his '80s upbringing in trailer for new coming of age film The 4:30 Movie

Kevin Smith's new film, The 4:30 Movie, is a lighthearted coming-of-age story set in the '80s, heavily inspired by Smith's upbringing and love for movies.
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