Short Circuit (released in theaters on May 9, 1986) introduces us to “Number 5,” a highly sophisticated military robot designed by Nova Robotics for...
Doctor Detroit (released in theaters on May 6, 1983) stars Dan Aykroyd as Clifford Skridlow, a mild-mannered, stuffy professor of comparative literature at a...
Gotcha! (released in theaters on May 3, 1985) follows Jonathan Moore (Anthony Edwards), a goofy UCLA sophomore and a reigning champion of a campus-wide...
The Allnighter (released in theaters on May 1, 1987) follows college roommates Molly, Val, and Gina as they navigate the final frantic twenty-four hours...
James Cameron’s The Terminator, released in theaters on October 26, 1984, is a genre-defining landmark—equal parts relentless science-fiction thriller and dark prophecy about technology...
No Man’s Land, released in theaters on October 23, 1987, burns with the cool chrome and moral ambiguity of classic crime thrillers, steering between...
All the Right Moves, released in theaters on October 21, 1983, is a grounded, heartfelt sports drama that captures the tension between youthful ambition...
The Fabulous Baker Boys, released in theaters on October 13, 1989, is a bittersweet drama about art, ambition, and complicated relationships—brought to vibrant life...
Peggy Sue Got Married, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a poignant time-travel fantasy anchored by Kathleen Turner’s acclaimed performance as a woman confronting...
Commando, released in theaters on October 4, 1985, is an explosive action film that, on the heels of The Terminator, established Arnold Schwarzenegger as...
Jagged Edge, released in theaters on October 4, 1985, is a taut, atmospheric legal thriller that cleverly weaves together aspects of noir, psychological suspense,...
Tough Guys, released in theaters on October 3, 1986, pairs Hollywood icons Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas for their last cinematic collaboration, blending comedy...
The Principal, released in theaters on September 18, 1987, is a prime example of the gritty, no-holds-barred action films that defined a decade. While...
Fatal Attraction, released in theaters on September 18, 1987, is a landmark thriller that didn’t just entertain audiences; it tapped directly into the anxieties...