Eighties Archives

The Terminator / Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2024)

The Terminator (4K Ultra HD Edition Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 21, 2024

When you say 1984 to some people, they might immediately jump to George Orwell’s 1949 dystopian novel of the same name. A cautionary tale about the dangerous direction the future may take, it is ironic that in the year 1984, a powerful film titled The ... Read More

Interview – Joe Rubbo

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 22, 2024

The 1980s was hands down one of the biggest decades in modern culture when it came to cinema. A time when many films had tremendous box office returns, the stories were compelling, and the comedy was outrageous. A special point in history which still garners ... Read More

The Last American Virgin (Collector’s Edition Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 26, 2024

In modern culture the term teenager is a standard title given to anyone between the age of thirteen and nineteen years old. Nothing earth-shattering, however, in the history of the world… it is still relatively new lingo. Hard to believe, living in a society where ... Read More

Weird Science (Limited Edition 4K UHD Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockAugust 21, 2023

John Hughes is by far one of the most recognized names in ‘80s cinema. Writing, producing, and directing, Hughes made comedy related films that obviously made you laugh, but always seemed to touch on something very real that also made you think. Whether it be ... Read More

Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave (Book Review)

Day HeathDay HeathFebruary 7, 2022

Nostalgia can be a powerful thing, and nostalgia for some eras can be stronger than others. For example, it feels like 1980s nostalgia has lasted longer than the actual decade. Sure, there will be the odd bit of media that tries to capture 1960s doo-wop, ... Read More

My Life in Dire Straits (Book Review)

Day HeathDay HeathNovember 12, 2021

Through Diversion Books, John Illsey will reveal how his life was in dire straits. Who thought it was that bad? Being the bassist and founding member of- oh, right. It is not quite that grim. The title is just being punny. Released on November 9, ... Read More

Eighties

The Terminator (4K Ultra HD Edition Review)

Interview – Joe Rubbo

The Last American Virgin (Collector’s Edition Review)

Weird Science (Limited Edition 4K UHD Review)

Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave (Book Review)

My Life in Dire Straits (Book Review)

The Terminator (4K Ultra HD Edition Review)

Interview – Joe Rubbo

The Last American Virgin (Collector’s Edition Review)

Weird Science (Limited Edition 4K UHD Review)

Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave (Book Review)

My Life in Dire Straits (Book Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Absolight

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Interview – Vincent Pastore

Interview – George Nolfi

Interview – Maddie Hasson

Stir of Echoes (4K Ultra HD Steelbook Review)

Skid Row – Live in London (Live Album Review)

Caddo Lake (Movie Review)