Hi everyone.
Recently I've been going through titles trying to find some decent movies to watch and a title came at me like a flashback to the 80's.
Hubby and I both grew up in the 80's ie 84 on to 92 is our era. The movie I'm talking about is "Lost Boys 2". Yes I know this is the recent one and no I haven't seen it yet, but it made me search in eager for the original "Lost Boys". I have yet to watch it again as I've just started the download for both of these, but looking through the clips and seeing the 80's heart-throbs, a whoosh of memories came pouring in. My heart in those days belonged to River Phoenix. Some of you might be saying "huh, who?" He was blond and gorgeous. The key word is 'was', as he foolishly died of drug and alcohol abuse at a very young age, pity. He wasn't the best of actors as the acting in those days still needed a little work. But he was one of THE guys of the era. If any of you have seen "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", River is the young Indy.
"Lost boys" is just one of many films that make great of the 80's. This movie is a must see and I recommend it to anyone who is planning on watching it's sequel. Other fave's are "Stand by Me", "Pretty in Pink" and "Dirty Dancing". My niece, who is almost 18, asked me to find the latter for her. I had completely forgotten how much I loved Dirty Dancing that I ended up staying up till 4 in the morning watching the preview piece by piece till it finally fully downloaded. It's amazing how some movies can make you feel.
Another set of films that take you back in time are the "Beverly Hills Cop" series. Just looking at what they're wearing, the hairstyles and hearing the music is enough for me. Not to mention that I think that these are one of the best sets of sequels that Eddie Murphy has made.
Of coarse there are the movies that had to do with witches or witchcraft and such, as these too were a big thing for the 80's. Not to mention, anything alien or mystical. Some titles being, "My Stepmother is an Alien", "The Witches of Eastwick", and of coarse "Ladyhawke". I recommend all 3 of these. Each a great movie on it's own.
These are just a few of my faves. I just had to get this written down somewhere and share my nostalgia with someone. All comments are welcome and pls share some of your fave movies too.
BTW if anyone wants any further info re these movies, just let me know and I'll be happy to share.
Enjoy your movie night.
