Archive - The Last '80s Newsletter (You'll Ever Need)

HALLOWEEN II wraps up our craziest month ever as October 1981 concludes

But that's not the only sequel to an iconic '70s original that came out

Jul 6 •

June 2025

'80s Roulette: SEPTEMBER

Woody Allen working in a (very) minor key

Jun 29 •

The fourth weekend in October 1981 features five movies that barely exist

This one's pretty rough

Jun 22 •

'80s Roulette: ANGEL

When sleaze actually has a soul

Jun 17 •

'80s Roulette: WARGAMES

We tackle one of the decade's smartest blockbusters

Jun 8 •

'80s Roulette: CASTAWAY

Nicolas Roeg and Oliver Reed get lost on a desert island

Jun 1 •

May 2025

'80s Roulette: UNDER FIRE

Even my random shuffle function misses Gene Hackman

May 19 •

'80s Roulette: WARM SUMMER RAIN

I'm blaming this one on Tom Cruise, and I'll explain why...

May 11 •

How about one of the strangest classics of the decade as October 1981 continues?

Siskel and Ebert turn the ultimate arthouse film into a must-see mainstream hit

May 9 •

'80s Roulette: BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY

Oliver Stone paints an unflinching portrait of America's relationship with its fighting men

May 5 •

April 2025

'80s Roulette: IT CAME FROM HOLLYWOOD

This 'bad movie' compilation probably shouldn't throw stones

Apr 28 •

'80s Roulette: WATCHERS

Come for the crappy monster, stay to watch a dog outsmart Corey Haim

Apr 21 •

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