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Dozens of films released in 1985 became instant classics and are still finding new audiences today: Join us as we look back at the 30 best movies that are 30 years old. I shared this post maybe b'cos i also turned 30 this year...lol
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BACK TO THE FUTURE
Michael J. Fox is unforgettable as Marty McFly, who is transported 30 years into the past by a time-traveling DeLorean invented by eccentric scientist Doc Brown. Marty gets into all sorts of scrapes (and fights off his mother's affections) as he tries to get back to the present day. "Back to the Future" went on to be the highest-grossing film of 1985 and spawned two sequels. "Great Scott!" as Doc Brown would say.
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Michael J. Fox is unforgettable as Marty McFly, who is transported 30 years into the past by a time-traveling DeLorean invented by eccentric scientist Doc Brown. Marty gets into all sorts of scrapes (and fights off his mother's affections) as he tries to get back to the present day. "Back to the Future" went on to be the highest-grossing film of 1985 and spawned two sequels. "Great Scott!" as Doc Brown would say.
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THE GOONIES
Steven Spielberg had an exceptional 1985 — he wrote the storyline for "The Goonies" while juggling his role as executive producer on "Back to the Future." This tale of a gang of kids trying to save their homes from being bulldozed has just the right mix of adventure, heart, comedy and 17th century pirates.
THE GOONIES
Steven Spielberg had an exceptional 1985 — he wrote the storyline for "The Goonies" while juggling his role as executive producer on "Back to the Future." This tale of a gang of kids trying to save their homes from being bulldozed has just the right mix of adventure, heart, comedy and 17th century pirates.
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THE BREAKFAST CLUB
Acclaimed film-maker John Hughes transformed a simple story about five high school students in detention into a moving coming of age tale that still resonates today.
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
Acclaimed film-maker John Hughes transformed a simple story about five high school students in detention into a moving coming of age tale that still resonates today.
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ST ELMO'S FIRE
"St Elmo’s Fire" featured the biggest young stars of the day, dubbed "The Brat Pack" by the press. Along with Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, the group included Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson and Emilio Estevez. The drama saw them play recent college graduates struggling with life in the real world.
ST ELMO'S FIRE
"St Elmo’s Fire" featured the biggest young stars of the day, dubbed "The Brat Pack" by the press. Along with Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, the group included Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson and Emilio Estevez. The drama saw them play recent college graduates struggling with life in the real world.
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THE JEWEL OF THE NILE
The sequel to 1984’s "Romancing the Stone" made more money than its predecessor, largely thanks to the chemistry between its stars, Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito.
THE JEWEL OF THE NILE
The sequel to 1984’s "Romancing the Stone" made more money than its predecessor, largely thanks to the chemistry between its stars, Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito.
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ROCKY IV
Sylvester Stallone wrote and directed each of the films in the original "Rocky" franchise – this one, which saw Rocky take on Russia, proved the most successful.
ROCKY IV
Sylvester Stallone wrote and directed each of the films in the original "Rocky" franchise – this one, which saw Rocky take on Russia, proved the most successful.
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RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II
How's this for a work ethic? The very same year, Stallone wrote and directed the second "Rambo" installment. Both films grossed $300M at the box office on budgets of around $25M.
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A ROOM WITH A VIEW
When Lucy Honeychurch and her chaperone Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in a Florence hotel with rooms without views of the river, it just won't do. A delightful retelling of the 1908 novel with Maggie Smith and a young Helena Bonham Carter in the lead roles.
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DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN
In 1985, even Madonna made good films. She was perfectly cast as a free-spirited New Yorker named Susan who inadvertently helps overhaul the life of a bored housewife, played by Rosanna Arquette.
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WITNESS
"Witness" was one of director Peter Weir's early films, before he went on to "Dead Poets Society," "The Truman Show" and "Master and Commander." Harrison Ford received his one and only Oscar nomination for his role as a detective protecting an Amish boy after he witnesses a murder.
WITNESS
"Witness" was one of director Peter Weir's early films, before he went on to "Dead Poets Society," "The Truman Show" and "Master and Commander." Harrison Ford received his one and only Oscar nomination for his role as a detective protecting an Amish boy after he witnesses a murder.
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COMMANDO
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a retired elite Black Ops Commando who vows revenge on the gang of criminals who have kidnapped his daughter.
COMMANDO
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a retired elite Black Ops Commando who vows revenge on the gang of criminals who have kidnapped his daughter.
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THE COLOR PURPLE
Steven Spielberg directed Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover in this moving tale of a young black woman growing up in North Carolina in the early 1900s. "The Color Purple," based on Alice Walker's novel, was nominated for 11 Academy Awards.
THE COLOR PURPLE
Steven Spielberg directed Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover in this moving tale of a young black woman growing up in North Carolina in the early 1900s. "The Color Purple," based on Alice Walker's novel, was nominated for 11 Academy Awards.
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MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE
Set in mid-1980s London, "My Beautiful Laundrette" is a moving look at a young gay couple, played by Daniel Day-Lewis and Gordon Warnecke, who attempt to run a launderette business while facing up to the prejudices of the Thatcher era.
MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE
Set in mid-1980s London, "My Beautiful Laundrette" is a moving look at a young gay couple, played by Daniel Day-Lewis and Gordon Warnecke, who attempt to run a launderette business while facing up to the prejudices of the Thatcher era.
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DAY OF THE DEAD
"Day of the Dead" was the third film in George A. Romero's "Dead" series. The film focuses on a small group of scientists and soldiers sheltering in an underground bunker as the world above is overrun by zombies.
DAY OF THE DEAD
"Day of the Dead" was the third film in George A. Romero's "Dead" series. The film focuses on a small group of scientists and soldiers sheltering in an underground bunker as the world above is overrun by zombies.
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OUT OF AFRICA
Meryl Streep stars as the Danish plantation owner who raises eyebrows over her affair with a game hunter in 20th-century colonial Kenya. Based on the book by Isak Dinesen, It won seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sydney Pollack.
OUT OF AFRICA
Meryl Streep stars as the Danish plantation owner who raises eyebrows over her affair with a game hunter in 20th-century colonial Kenya. Based on the book by Isak Dinesen, It won seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sydney Pollack.
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BRAZIL
Terry Gilliam wrote and directed the Orwellian sci-fi drama "Brazil," which remains as relevant today as it was then. It focuses on a disgruntled employee, played by Jonathan Pryce, who inadvertently becomes an enemy of the state. Robert De Niro plays a guerilla air-conditioning engineer.
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A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE
The second "Nightmare on Elm Street" film was released in 1985, just 12 months after the original. In it, a teenage boy is possessed by Freddie Kruger in order to enable him to return and continue his rampage. It made more than its predecessor and was followed by a third film in 1987.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE
The second "Nightmare on Elm Street" film was released in 1985, just 12 months after the original. In it, a teenage boy is possessed by Freddie Kruger in order to enable him to return and continue his rampage. It made more than its predecessor and was followed by a third film in 1987.
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COCOON
"Cocoon" was directed by Ron Howard, who managed to make a sci-fi film that was more about relationships and aging than about little green men. A sequel, "Cocoon: The Return," followed three years later.
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MASK
Eric Stoltz and Cher put in the performances of their careers in the real-life story of Rocky Dennis, an American teenager disfigured by a skull deformity, and the mother who is adamant he'll lead as normal a life as possible.
MASK
Eric Stoltz and Cher put in the performances of their careers in the real-life story of Rocky Dennis, an American teenager disfigured by a skull deformity, and the mother who is adamant he'll lead as normal a life as possible.
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POLICE ACADEMY 2
The second instalment in the popular "Police Academy" franchise, which went on to produce seven films in all. In this one, the motley crew has graduated and been assigned to the worst precinct in the city.
POLICE ACADEMY 2
The second instalment in the popular "Police Academy" franchise, which went on to produce seven films in all. In this one, the motley crew has graduated and been assigned to the worst precinct in the city.
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WEIRD SCIENCE
Another John Hughes classic, "Weird Science" hit cinemas six months after "The Breakfast Club." Two high school nerds have their dream come true – they create their ideal woman on a computer, who comes to life (in the form of Kelly LeBrock) during a freak lightning storm.
WEIRD SCIENCE
Another John Hughes classic, "Weird Science" hit cinemas six months after "The Breakfast Club." Two high school nerds have their dream come true – they create their ideal woman on a computer, who comes to life (in the form of Kelly LeBrock) during a freak lightning storm.
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PALE RIDER
Clint Eastwood produced and directed himself in "Pale Rider," which went on to become the highest-grossing western of the 1980s. He plays Preacher, a mysterious character who rides into town and single-handedly attempts to stop a mining company from swallowing up a village.
PALE RIDER
Clint Eastwood produced and directed himself in "Pale Rider," which went on to become the highest-grossing western of the 1980s. He plays Preacher, a mysterious character who rides into town and single-handedly attempts to stop a mining company from swallowing up a village.
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BREWSTER'S MILLIONS
Richard Pryor and John Candy's on-screen chemistry means this is still a very enjoyable watch 30 years on. Pryer played Brewster, who is down on his luck when he learns his great-uncle has left him $300m. But to inherit it, he must spend $30m in 30 days. Brewster's best friend, played by Candy, steps in to help.
BREWSTER'S MILLIONS
Richard Pryor and John Candy's on-screen chemistry means this is still a very enjoyable watch 30 years on. Pryer played Brewster, who is down on his luck when he learns his great-uncle has left him $300m. But to inherit it, he must spend $30m in 30 days. Brewster's best friend, played by Candy, steps in to help.
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FRIGHT NIGHT
It's everyone's worst nightmare: a vampire moves in next door, but no one will believe you! "Fright Night" follows a teenage boy who decides it's up to him to save the community from his neighbor’s bloodsucking ways. Its enduring appeal led to a remake in 2011 with Colin Farrell playing the vampire.
FRIGHT NIGHT
It's everyone's worst nightmare: a vampire moves in next door, but no one will believe you! "Fright Night" follows a teenage boy who decides it's up to him to save the community from his neighbor’s bloodsucking ways. Its enduring appeal led to a remake in 2011 with Colin Farrell playing the vampire.
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LADYHAWKE
Set in medieval France, a knight (Rutger Hauer) and a lady (Michelle Pfeiffer) are cursed by an evil bishop: he takes the form of a wolf at night, she is a hawk by day – so they can only meet at twilight. Enter pickpocket Matthew Broderick in one of his first roles, who takes pity on the lovelorn pair and tries to break the evil spell.
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TEEN WOLF
Michael J. Fox decided to follow up "Back to the Future" with this tale of a teenager who turns into a werewolf and goes on to become the coolest kid in school. It debuted at number two at the box office behind "Back to the Future." A TV spin-off appeared in 2011 and was recently renewed for its sixth season.
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FLETCH
Chevy Chase is Fletch, a dedicated reporter who gets into non-stop scrapes to get the story. In recent years, the comedian revealed this was his favorite ever role and it's certainly gained cult status 30 years on from its release.
FLETCH
Chevy Chase is Fletch, a dedicated reporter who gets into non-stop scrapes to get the story. In recent years, the comedian revealed this was his favorite ever role and it's certainly gained cult status 30 years on from its release.
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A VIEW TO A KILL
Roger Moore's last Bond film, "A View to a Kill," was released in 1985. It memorably starred Christopher Walken as a psychopath bent on destroying Silicon Valley.
A VIEW TO A KILL
Roger Moore's last Bond film, "A View to a Kill," was released in 1985. It memorably starred Christopher Walken as a psychopath bent on destroying Silicon Valley.
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MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME
Tina Turner played super-villain Aunty Entity in the third Mad Max film, which saw Mel Gibson exiled into the desert. She also provided the theme song, "We Don't Need Another Hero."
MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME
Tina Turner played super-villain Aunty Entity in the third Mad Max film, which saw Mel Gibson exiled into the desert. She also provided the theme song, "We Don't Need Another Hero."
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LEGEND
Ridley Scott presided over this dark fairytale which saw Tom Cruise battle the Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) who wants to destroy daylight. Though not a box office success, regular TV repeats have seen it develop a cult following.
LEGEND
Ridley Scott presided over this dark fairytale which saw Tom Cruise battle the Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) who wants to destroy daylight. Though not a box office success, regular TV repeats have seen it develop a cult following.
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