Fast Times at Ridgemont High, 1982
The lasting impact of this movie can be summed up in two words. C’mon, say it with me—Jeff Spicoli. Sean Penn’s class-clown stoner dude has become something of an icon, a pre-curser to everyone from Bart Simpson to the Big Lebowski. (It seems funny to think that such a light-hearted character as Spicoli was portrayed by such an acting heavy-weight as two-time Academy-Award winner Sean Penn. Until one remembers what an acting...
Baja Hoodies
Baja hoodies have an image problem. For those who have forgotten, or for those Midwesterners like me who called them “mop tops,” Bajas are roomy pullovers, slit on each side, with a hood, a huge front center pocket, and 2 thick ropes at the neck that were of no real practical use. Still can’t remember the Baja? Here you go: Jeff Spicoli, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Now you got it, right? And therein lies the problem. These shirts...
80s Party Planning Story: Using 80s Items as Decorations
We LOVE to receive great 80s party stories like this one. Thanks so much, Anita for sharing your ideas and pictures. We are sure other visitors can get some great ideas when planning their own 80s party from what Anita did. Hello Like Totally 80s, I want to thank you for your great website. I spent the last 2 months planning an 80s party and your website was full of great information. Through all my planning, I searched your site over...
Artist Highlight: Music’s a-ha Moment
I love a-ha. I love their sophisticated, uber-catchy pop songs. I love their iconic “Take on Me” video and lead singer Morten Harket’s bold & unforgettable falsetto. And I love, love that their farewell world-tour is called “Ending On a High Note.” These guys have a sense of humor to rival their musical chops. Mention a-ha to a thirty-something in the US, and the likely response will be a slow smile of recognition. Their fame...
The Terminator, 1984
By James Porter With which 1980s movie character do you best associate Arnold Schwarzenegger? Conan The Barbarian? Major Alan “Dutch” Schaefer? Ben Richards? Kalidor? Julius Benedict? All indeed roles that he played in his 1980s movie career, but there is only one character that is truly synonymous with the man who is currently the Governor of California. That is, of course, the cyborg from the 1984 James Cameron classic, The...
