Why were movies in the 90s so much better?
In the 90s the indie movement was in full swing, which gave us riskier, far cheaper movies in an economic climate where it was possible to release them in theatres. Nowadays that slice of the market isn’t found on movie screens anymore, it’s on the streaming services.
Was the 90s the best decade for movies?
Truly the golden age of cinema. The ’90s were a pretty amazing decade for film. Or, if you’ve never seen these movies but are looking for a new decade of films to obsess over, these are the ones to binge immediately.
Why are 80s films so popular today?
The 1980s have just good enough effects and overall quality to suit a modern viewers tastes. Thus they can be consumed just as easily as modern films. It was the decade where practical effects took over and in some cases result in better effects than today’s.
Is there such a thing as the 80s?
Yes, to coincide with our rundown of the 100 best songs of the 80s, we couldn’t let our remembrance of this decade pass without looking back at the biggest things that made the decade so damn amazing. The teen movie came of age in the 80s.
What was it like to be a teenager in the 80s?
The teen movie came of age in the 80s. From the gross-out comedies like Porkies through to John Hughes’ more thoughtful films like the epic Pretty In Pink and The Breakfast Club to dark gems like Heathers, these were resonant, beautifully realised films capturing, for the first time, the truth about being a teenager.
What films will be popular 10 years from now?
Indeed some of the most popular films of recent years feel as if they may not last outside of this decade. Think of the films that will likely be culturally relevant in ten years. The Harry Potters, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Avatar, Anchorman, and the 28 Days films.