THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT’S WOMAN (’81): Major points for creativity here, as supposedly “unfilmable” novel is put on screen quite successfully, retaining its meta approach but in a different, yet no less creative, fashion. Jeremy Irons, Meryl Streep play forbidden lovers in two different timelines. Streep a complete stunner with that flowing red hair. Photography differences in the two timelines didn’t go unnoticed; Victorian story sumptuously filmed, helped ensure it “felt” Victorian. #80sfilms

THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY (’80): Top-notch crime thriller with mob boss Bob Hoskins (!) about to close deal of a lifetime, until a mysterious series of murders starts it all unraveling. This plays out very differently than typical, and Hoskins does a great job conveying the emotional and mental roller coaster as it unfolds. Eddie Constantine as the American a nice touch. That final scene, and that score that punctuates the big moments throughout including that one, just great great stuff. #80sfilms

BLUE VELVET (’86): I don’t know what it says about society- or maybe it’s something about me?- that this was somehow not as shocking as I expected? Then again, I’ve seen a lot of Bunuel. Very neo-noir vibes. Terrific cast, the four leads all memorable in very different ways, though Hopper’s manic insanity takes the cake. Won’t soon forget the woman dancing on the car to Roy Orbison as Kyle brutally beaten, or Dern’s gasping-for-air horror face as she hears “you put your disease in me”. #80sfilms

CRIMES OF PASSION (’84): Well, this is a weird one. Maybe I shouldn’t have been surprised from what I read since it’s a Ken Russell, but… this was my first Ken Russell. Anyway, a trashy but strangely highly compelling watch. Kathleen Turner is highly strung businesswoman by day, hooker by night. Much exploration of her dual nature as she falls for married man, tries to avoid psycho “minister” Anthony Perkins. Love all the neon flooding the night scenes. #eroticthrillers #80sfilms

I found myself enjoying QUARTET (’81) far more than the masses, then or now, it seems. The 1920s Paris settings impeccably staged. You just wanted to walk right into the night clubs and restaurants. A big fan of Isabelle Adjani, who I thought (again a minority view it seems) was really good, particularly her third act meltdown. Maggie Smith was sensational. And yes, a couple flaws in the story telling, but otherwise this had me. #80sfilms #merchantivory

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Godard suggests that there are limits to the image/film portraying the truth (and faith in god). He ties the idea of faithlessness in the modern world with the limits of the imagery. Then there is light/darkness dichotomy. The body gets easily overshadowed by darkness, but our spirit? "The night is for everyone, therefore more democratic," one character says in the beginning of the film. Contemplative, invigorating, enthralling. #hellaspourmoi #godard #gerarddepardieu #80sfilms

Hail Mary is perhaps the most beautiful color film I've ever seen. Punctuated by amazingly graceful nature photography and anchored by Myriem Roussel's Marie, a high school basketball player and a virgin who finds herself pregnant. Marie's questioning "what is flesh alone...?" and her struggle to keep herself chaste is touching and deeply felt. #godard #myriemroussel #80sfilms

According to Queen, who is the "King of the impossible"?

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Alright fellow fans of 80s genre flicks. Here we go. Round 2:

From which movie comes the ultimate question, "What is best in life?"

(Bonus points if you know the answer! Boost if it pleases you. I'm just here to have fun.) 😁

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With 107 votes, The Terminator wins with a majority vote. If you played, thanks! Next round, coming soon. I only wish I could see who voted for what. #80sFilms #80sFlicks #80sMovies #80sKid

With 107 votes, The Terminator wins with a majority vote. If you played, thanks! Next round, coming soon. I only wish I could see who voted for what. #80sFilms #80sFlicks #80sMovies #80sKid

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Of these four options, which is your favorite?

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