80s Nostalgia: The Winning Formula
80s nostalgia is littered throughout films from the 90s-today. There is this winning formula that it provides and there have been a number of shows/films that are proof of that. 80s Nostalgia: The Winning Formula One big standout is Stranger Things and in a recent article, the exploration of how 80s nostalgia endures makes plenty of sense out of this seemingly winning formula. “We’ve all seen a resurgence of interest in the...
The 80s Overpowered Every Other Decade in Ready Player One
While Steven Spielberg and countless other reviews revealed that Ready Player One features characters and nostalgias from multiple decades, it looks like the 80s overpowered every other decade in the film. We can tell before even seeing the film, learn why below. The 80s Overpowered Every Other Decade in Ready Player One If you complete a simple Google search on Ready Player One alone you’ll find that a vast majority of the...
Steven Spielberg Dishes on Why 80s Nostalgia Rules
Here at Like Totally 80s we continuously outline the fact that there are undeniable amounts of 80s nostalgia in some of the most popular films, tv shows and music today. Recently, director Steven Spielberg shared his response to why he believed 80s nostalgia resonates so well across the board. Steven Spielberg Dishes on Why 80s Nostalgia Rules “I think we’re nostalgic for the ‘80s because it was a stress-free decade. Everything...
Has 80s Nostalgia In Entertainment Reached Its Peak?
After last week’s majorly successful release of IT, it is hard to argue that 80s nostalgia in entertainment has peaked. 80s fans like us really appreciate it and welcome it because it helps us relive our golden years. Though for some, it could be reaching a breaking point. Has 80s Nostalgia In Entertainment Reached Its Peak? To get a sense of the amount of 80s nostalgia crammed into IT, we visit, Hollywood Reporter‘s Andy...
One of the Biggest Games from Your 80s Childhood Gets a Modern Update
Launched in 1978,(just in time to be one of your favorite childhood toys) memory-game Simon has gone through plenty of updates over the decades. The most recent update of the popularized version of Simon Says is called Simon Air, which uses touch-free technology to let you select colors by hovering your hand instead of physically pressing buttons, says Mashable.com. This is an even more high-tech version of the last update to...
