‘Ready Player One’ Film Also Pays Homage to 80s Gaming
When it comes to 80s gaming there is no doubting the fact that it was a golden age. A new film is on the horizon and Ready Player One actually pays homage to 80s gaming. The latest trailer for the film featured a couple of 80s Easter eggs that we absolutely love. “Warner Bros. released a new trailer today for Ready Player One, the Steven Spielberg-directed virtual reality epic based on the novel of the same name,”...
80s Thriller Jaws was Tapped for Stranger Things Inspiration
When we think of classic 80s thrillers that made millions off of suspense, it’s hard not to think about the Jaws franchise. A huge great white shark devouring those looking to stop destruction. Yeah, that’s some pretty gruesome and intense stuff. It also happened to be a source of inspiration for a particular scene from season two of Stranger Things. 80s Thriller Jaws was Tapped for Stranger Things Inspiration...
Are Today’s Artists Stuck In The 80s?
We often speak about the influence the 80s still plays in music today. A new band by the name of Dreamcar has recently released their debut album and it has a super distinct 80s feel. This leaves us to question whether or not today’s artists are stuck in the 80s. Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal and Adrian Young of No Doubt have picked up a new lead singer in Davey Havok, a previous member of the band, AFI. Together they formed Dreamcar...
Stranger Things Star Finn Wolfhard Covers New Order’s ‘Age Of Consent’
We’ve spoken plenty of times about Stranger Things and how well they pay homage to the 80s. That has now been intensified as one of the shows stars, Finn Wolfhard and his band covers New Order’s 80s classic “Age Of Consent.” The cover was done for an 80s benefit concert which also featured 80s parody man Weird Al Yankovic. If that wasn’t enough, you may remember our report on the new reboot of Stephen...
