The 1980s often get a lot of flak when it comes to cinema. It was a dirty and industrial era that gave us a lot of diverse titles, but maybe also set Hollywood and art back after the revolutionary 1970s.Today, I wanted to dig into the best movies of the '80s. I'm not as worldly as I want to be, so I did lean American and Hollywood, but to me, when I think about the films that define the decade, these are it. Let's dive in. 1. Blade Runner (1982)Ridley Scott solidified that he was a visual master and a science fiction icon with his work on this movie. This movie took science fiction and melded it with noir in the dystopian 2019 Los Angeles. Harrison Ford stars as a "blade runner," a burnt-out detective tasked with hunting down rogue androids and taking their lives. Its philosophical questions about humanity and identity, combined with its groundbreaking special effects, have cemented its status as a cinematic landmark and one of the most important movies ever made. 2. The Shining (1980)I think this is the greatest horror movie ever made. It's got all the scares plus so many tiny details and terrifying performances that make it pop off the screen. Stanley Kubrick's chilling adaptation of Stephen King's novel is a masterclass in tearing apart a character's psyche. Jack Nicholson's unhinged acting as the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel is one of the best performances of all time, and Shelley Duvall...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 14 October