In 1985, when “Take on Me,” the New Wave hit performed by a trio of glacially beautiful Norwegians with cheekbones
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In 1985, when “Take on Me,” the New Wave hit performed by a trio of glacially beautiful Norwegians with cheekbones
Continue readingWhen MTV debuted on August 1, 1981, it staked out its territory in epic style with a stylized rocket launch,
Continue readingIn the liner notes to their 1984 debut album Welcome to the Pleasuredome, Frankie Goes to Hollywood bassist Mark O’Toole writes
Continue readingIf you’re in the mood for an über-trashy eighties teen film, look no further than Tuff Turf. This film, which was directed
Continue readingWhen I find myself in times of trouble, I regress into the comfort of nostalgia. Hence, today I’m looking at
Continue readingFor some damn fool reason, I thought this would be a good idea. My affection for the high-energy, unapologetic goofiness
Continue reading“Do you know me? Of course you do. That’s because I’m famous!” Be Somebody… Or Be Somebody’s Fool is an educational
Continue readingFake television band alert! I’m a sucker for a good fake television band, whether we’re talking about The Monkees, or
Continue readingLet’s take a look at another fabulous episode of the classic mid-eighties G.I. Joe cartoon, shall we? Here we have “Skeletons in
Continue readingJust in case anyone’s trying to make sense of all the pieces I’ve been posting, there’s no cohesive theme, unless
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