"Where we are going, we don't need roads!" Where don't you need roads? In the future of course! Actually, Back to the Future (confused? Yeah me too).. In 1985, the world was introduced to Marty McFly, Doc and Biff! Growing up, I remember watching Back to the Future on VHS tape. One of my favorite parts of the movie was the beginning when Marty first went back in time. I loved hearing the old music and seeing the old cars (Marty was transported back in time to the year 1955). Of course rewinding my favorite part was not easy! Back then, rewinding a tape was a challenge in of itself! Back to the Future, and its subsequent sequels will do down as one of my favorite trilogy's growing up!

If your close to my age (24), you most likely have seen Back to the Future...but have you seen the official trailer? My guess is probably not, so check it out below!

Can you identify the movie pictured above? Is it a horror movie? Perhaps an advertisement for a candy bar? If you guessed the candy bar ad, sorry your wrong. You'd even be wrong if you guessed it was taken from a horror movie. Despite the creepy, deformed face, the Sloth is actually a very nice "creature". I say creature because I'm not quite sure it's human... For those who do not know which film this was, turn the clocks back to 1985. The Goonies was one of my favorite childhood films. It packs adventure, fun and scary moments all into one great package. Perhaps you saw this movie years ago and forgot it existed? If so, I suggest heading over to Netflix.com or even your local blockbuster and picking this film up. Its a fun ride for everyone!





One film I watched over and over with my friends was the 1985 action flick "Commando" featuring Arnold. Looking back at the film, it is a classic example of the hegemonic portrayal of masculinity. This movie was have been good to look at in one of my previous college courses, "Images of Gender in Pop Culture". When I was younger, I had this film on VHS. Two versions existed in my home. An edited version and the unedited version. I'm sure you could probably guess which version I watched...

In the mood for a Arnold bloodbath film? Check out Commando! Here's a taste for you to enjoy.





No, sadly this is not a discussion of the VERY funny 2009 film "The Hangover". Many have heard the ending song to this 2009 hit comedy, featuring the remix "You Spin me Right Round" by Flo Rida. But before Flo Rida, there was Dead or Alive and their 1984-1985 hit song "You Spin me Right Round". I remember hearing this song on the radio growing up. I really had no idea what it meant, and still don't today...but it still is a fun song and classic example of what the 80's produced musically...



Thanks for checking out this edition of Remember When! I might add a few more things to this 1985 blog so check back soon! Thanks!