Jonathan has recently discovered the true extent of my lack of knowledge regarding 80's pop culture. This came up when he made a reference to Flashdance and I thought he meant the movie where Kevin Bacon was young and cute.
Suffice it to say, two nights ago we watched Footloose (Sarah Jessica Parker was in it! Who knew?!). And Flashdance has just arrived from Netflix.
What are other 80's movies should I see to get over this apparently terrible cultural deficit? We just added Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles to our Netflix queue. I've already seen The Breakfast Club and Weird Science. And I have this vague recollection of John Cusack holding a radio over his head in Say Anything. Are we missing anything else?
Thursday, July 17, 2008
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"Can't Buy Me Love", with whats his name from "Enchanted". Sorry I don't keep up on actors/tres names.
Oh yeahhhh.... that one sounds familiar too! Consider it done.
And it's good to hear from you! I love seeing the pics of the kids on your blog and on the Zehnter Babble - it's weird to think that the last time we saw each other in person I was like 15.
Were you even that old? It's been so long I just can't remember how old we were. Sad kinda. It's great to see that you are doing so well. Prego belly and all. That's awesome you're having a midwife. I've had a midwife for both and have had both at home. I wouldn't have it any other way. If I can do anything to help, or if you have questions feel free to ask.
We just bought Airplane and watched it a couple of times - a few things are dated but it is still hilarious.
Katie - yeah, thinking about it, maybe I was more like nine. Because I think we were playing Clue. Sigh. At least we're back in touch now.
I'd love to talk more about home birth and life in general - do you have my email? I think the one I have for you is outdated.
FYI: Footloose was filmed in Lehi, Utah. I have driven by several of the locations from the film. Every time I do, I think of Kevin Bacon!
Mr. Mom (The original stay-at-home dad);
All of Me (Lily Tomlin & Steve Martin);
Space Camp. I will always be jealous that you went to space camp. (Lea Thompson & Joaquin Phoenix);
Mr. Destiny;
Mannequin (My first lust for Kim Cattral, srsly);
batteries not included;
Big Business (Lily Tomlin & Bette Midler);
Dirty Dancing (you've seen this, right?!);
Ferris Bueller's Day Off;
Harry and the Hendersons;
Innerspace (I think Jonathan might like this one);
Micki & Maude (after watching this, you may question my mothers parenting skills... now that I think about it, I am. BUT I loved it);
"Nine to Five" (Dolly Parton & Lily Tomlin--it appears I was a big Lily Tomlin fan in the 80s);
Ordinary People (the only drama on the list so far--whatever you do, don't watch this movie when depressed);
Tootsie! (Dustin Hoffman in drag);
Troop Beverly Hills (I watched the VHS so many times it got too fuzzy to watch anymore);
Uncle Buck (again, what were my parents thinking?);
Willow (my sisters and I were so obsessed with this movie, my mom wrote a script and we turned it into a backyard play);
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (I actually rented this one recently and it stands up to the test of time);
Witness (I think Kelli McGillis' boob in this movie made me gay!)
Karate Kid...that's 80's right???
Fabulous suggestions, everybody! I'm taking lots of notes. Well, cutting and pasting!
80's party at the newport syndicate on oct 9, 2008 www.revengeof80s.com
October 9, 2008 80's party atthe Newport Syndicate www.revengeof80s.com
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