He is far from the ideal candidate to babysit.Įven though he isn’t qualified, Buck gives his all when caring for the three Russell kids, because they are his family. When the Russell family find themselves in the middle of an emergency, the only one they can turn to is the last person they would want help from, Uncle Buck.īuck has every worrying trait in the book, from his constant cigar smoking to his gambling obsessions. Uncle Buck (1989) Don't judge a book by its cover If nothing else, it will remind you that your memories of school could have been worse, especially in the changing room department.ĩ. Porky’s is often referred to as a pioneer in the teen sex comedy genre that is better to cringe at than to take advice from. Porky’s (1982) Things could always be worse Meanwhile, Andie’s father is still hopelessly in love with the wife that abandoned him.Ĭoming to terms with the fact that someone doesn’t feel the same way as you do is awful but, you can grow stronger from the experience.Ĩ. Ducky is head over heels in love with Andie, but she only sees him as friend. Pretty in Pink explores the negative impact of falling in love from a variety of perspectives.Īndie, our leading lady, is too afraid to reveal who she really is to her boyfriend. Pretty in Pink (1986) Love isn't always enough While overworking might not have quite such a strong effect on everyone, "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy", so remember it's important to give yourself a break.ħ. We see Jack transform from a loving family man into a literal axe murderer. Sometimes the best friendships come from the most unlikely places. Meeting new people can create relationships and bonds that could change your life. This creates a group friendship that wouldn’t have been ignited in their usual school dynamic. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all”Ī group of high school students from all walks of life are trapped together, connected by nothing but their detention duties.ĭuring their time together they start to dig deeper, revealing that they have more in common than originally expected. The Breakfast Club (1985) Meet new people Sometimes we all just need to rock out in our underwear to some great music!ĥ. Spending time alone every now and then is important, and no matter our age we can all appreciate having space to do what we please.
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Tom Cruise’s Joel takes full advantage of being home alone, from driving fast cars to dancing around in his pants. Risky Business invited us to dance like nobody was watching, both figuratively and literally. Say Anything (1989) The best romantic gestures are unexpected It’s likely that your last minute gifts won’t call forth an army of green-scaled gremlins, but it might be best to buy those presents early, just to be on the safe side.ģ. Perhaps this was the first sign that a gift voucher would have made a smarter present… Mogwai comes with a set of very strict rules that, if not followed, could cause a world-ending scenario. The film opens with a father buying the lovable yet complex gremlin Mogwai, as a Christmas present for his son from a mysterious store in Chinatown. Produced by Hollywood legend, Steven Spielberg, Gremlins combines the magic of E.T with the scares of Jaws. Gremlins (1984) The danger of leaving things until the last minute
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Read more: 80s TV shows to make you feel nostalgicĢ. Singing Twist and Shout on a parade float to show off may be a step too far for most of us though… Throughout the film, Ferris reiterates that life is short and that sometimes spontaneously changing up your routine can make you feel young and free. It has been 30 years since Mathew Broderick’s Ferris Bueller skipped school with his best friend and girlfriend to get up to no good in the heart of Chicago.įerris is the personification of ‘cool’ as he gives both the audience and his anxious buddy, Cameron, a once in a lifetime adventure. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.” Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) Life is short! Live it up! Here are 10 of the best lessons from classic 1980s movies. Films can be a brief getaway from our everyday lives but they can also shape and alter our real life viewpoints.