We’re pretty obsessed with finding filming locations from our favorite 80s movies, even though these are the most difficult type of videos to make. So WHY do we do it? In this video podcast, we’ll share reasons why we love tracking down 1980s filming locations along with some of our […]
Shop Fightbox: https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox A fake sick day, a borrowed Ferrari, a principal on the warpath, and one unforgettable parade through downtown Chicago. In this Backtrack, we’re revisiting Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, John Hughes’ classic 1986 comedy about skipping school, seizing the moment, and somehow making it all look effortless. Forty […]
When Harry Met Sally (1989): 15 Weird Facts You Didn’t Know! #rememberwhen When Harry Met Sally walked into theaters in 1989 and started an argument nobody has settled since: can men and women really just be friends? Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan spent twelve years of screen time refusing to […]
The Lost Boys is one of the coolest vampire movies of the 1980s — motorcycles, boardwalk lights, leather jackets, comic books, “Cry Little Sister,” and one of the most unforgettable saxophone performances ever committed to film. But watching it now feels different. Released in 1987, The Lost Boys helped reinvent […]
Among this plethora of network TV programming in the 80s, something emerged that started to capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences everywhere…the made-for-TV movie. Each one of the big three networks — ABC, CBS, and NBC — gave us a mix of drama, romance, suspense, thrills, historical events, sci-fi, […]
We attended opening night of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire! Being raised in the 1980s, of course we get excited for a new Ghostbusters movie, and this one didn’t disappoint. From new ghost-busting gadgets and characters to classic nostalgic references, this film is 80s approved. If you’re looking for a REAL review […]
Footloose is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! We’re kicking off our Sunday shoes and kicking off a new series, 80s Dinner & Movie Night! We invited our friends to join us for a themed dinner and classic 80s movie. After watching Footloose, we engaged in a lively discussion where […]
This is the second installment of our new series, 80s Dinner & Movie Night, where we invite our friends over for a themed dinner and classic 80s movie. After watching The Legend of Billie Jean, we engaged in a lively conversation where we covered a wide range of topics relating […]
This is the second episode in our new series, 80s Dinner & Movie Night, where we invite our friends over for a themed dinner and 80s movie. Tonight we’re celebrating the 1985 cult classic film, The Legend of Billie Jean. We’re cooking up a themed dinner followed by a lively […]
This is the third episode of our new series, 80s Dinner & Movie Night, where we invite our friends over for a themed dinner and classic 80s movie. In anticipation of the new Axel F movie premiering soon on Netflix, we’re revisiting the original Beverly Hills Cop movie from 1984. […]
