‘Easy A’—The Defining High School Rom-Com of the 2010s? Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University “Sixteen Candles,” “Clueless,” “Mean Girls,” and… what?… January 16, 2024
Four Lessons From ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Megan Garcia, Arizona State University John Hughes’ classic 80s teen film is filled with invaluable lessons.… September 6, 2022
‘Home Before Dark’ Is the New ‘Stranger Things’ Trinity Crompton, Molloy College This new show owes some of its success to other '80s-inspired media. Why is it so entertaining to watch kids fight crime on their bikes?… November 27, 2021
The Horror Movies of the ’80s Affected the Genre for Decades Trinity Crompton, Molloy College Despite their reputation for cheesiness, these films changed the horror game, and our present idea of a scary movie is a result of these classics.… November 10, 2021
‘Cobra Kai’ Brings ‘The Karate Kid’ to a New Generation Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University The villain from the iconic '80s movie is all grown up and looking for redemption in this new YouTube Premium series.… June 4, 2020
Not Everyone Is Excited About These ’80s Remakes Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University Could these cult classics grace the big screen once again?… October 7, 2017