Bring Back That 80s Feeling

You’re at home sitting on your couch going through the millions of apps that you’ve downloaded onto your iPhone. You’re playing the latest shoot-‘em-up game, “Call of Duty: Black Ops,” and suddenly you realize that “Tron” is coming to theaters real soon, so you call up your buddies to plan things out. You’re thinking about how the latest technology will make the older version look ancient. You’re thinking—3D.

The theater life in the now is good. Things are coming alive right before your eyes and you feel like you’re in the picture, but sometimes new isn’t always good.

Why not re-watch some of the classics? Save yourself some money, stay indoors, pop the popcorn and invite a few friends over and be blown away (again) by the movies that were born in the 80s.

“Karate Kid” (1984)

The original is hands down one of the best films to come out of the 80s era. Daniel Larusso and Pat Morita are the a-team that can’t be beat. As you see Danielson being taught by the greatest martial arts master, you might just pick up a thing or two, besides “paint the fence” and “wax on wax off.”

“Back to the Future” (1985)

Puffy vest, white Nike sneakers, skateboards and a plutonium-powered DeLorean—do we really have to say anything else? Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett L. Brown go on adventures that will entertain you.

“Some Kind of Wonderful” (1987)

Romance is in the air with songs like “Turn To The Sky,” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Two best friends and a love triangle are all nicely packaged in this flick.