1980s
Whether elements in My Neighbor Totoro are imagined or real, the film explores family dynamics in a way that may be relatable to a number of individuals.
William Hopson create the perfect double feature with Hamilton and Amadeus through the shared focus of their antagonized protagonists.
Earth Girls Are Easy manages to both subvert and give in to the conventions of its time, so singularly absurd and campy that you can’t not enjoy it.
A Question of Silence is considered by many well-versed feminists and academics to be a classic of progressive cinema. So, why haven’t you heard of it?
With a stellar cast and the beautiful cinematography, a benchmark of the Merchant Ivory productions, on full display, Maurice is well worth the watch.
In “The Gamesmaster: Almost Famous in the Geek ’80s”, Flint Dille charts his course from an aimless college grad to a successful writer of the boob tube and silver screen.
Director Franco Rosso’s film Babylon is a hidden gem when it comes to authentic explorations of institutional racism and the immigrant experience.
Personal Problems focuses on Black humanity in all of its highs and lows, hopes and fears, mistakes, and triumphs.
Videodrome’s feverish portrayal of the seductive allure and caustic bite of media indulgence and hyperreality remains to-the-minute.
The self-styled, atmospheric glow of The Grey Fox is brought back thanks to Kino Lorber, and the 4K restoration looks immaculate.
La Bamba is a well-versed depiction of Ritchie Valens’ life and it is evident a tremendous amount of care was put into the production of this film.
Ping Pong (1986) directed by Po-Chih Leong is a Cantonese and English-language comedy-drama that examines aspects of the Chinese diaspora in Britain.
Beyond being historically significant and a truly gorgeous film, Son of the White Mare manages to connect with our most ancient arts and make them digestible for any viewer.
Better off Dead uses the tropes and political incorrectness of many 1980s teen comedies but its absurdity is able to undermine these regressive areas.