The Way It Was - In the 80's (NYC)

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/4/06 at 4:19pm

First off, forgive me for this.

Second, has anyone here seen JASON TAKES MANHATTAN? Made in 1989.

Well, the film was terrible, but leaves me with this feeling of nostalgia.

The rock beat of the 80's and the way Times Square used to be...with people hanging out on the streets until all hours of the night.

I don't know why, but I just lover to watch the TIMES SQUARE scene of "Friday the 13th Part VIII" because, although I wasn't really around to experience it, I sort of miss that feeling.

Other movies, like the BREAKFAST CLUB with its rock soundtrack, and even my much beloved CARRIE. These things just take me back 100% everytime I watch or listen to them.

I don't really know how to describe the feeling - like I wish the world was still like that. The music. The culture. The clothes. Of course, NYC wouldn't be as safe as it is today. But that's besides the point.

I guess I want to know, from y'all, who were old enough to experience NYC (night) life in the late 80's, to share that experience...from the music, to seeing shows.

I'm in the modd for some good nostalgia.

P.S. I don't know why I only mentioned THE BREAKFAST CLUB, JASON, and CARRIE. I guess those things really take me back. Oh, and so do the Ninja Turtles (even though they are on the cusp of the turn of the times, so to speak).

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 2/4/06 at 4:24pm

I love watching movies from before 1990 that feature NYC. I am enchanted by NYC history, particularly around theatre. There's a magic, especially in the golden era of Broadway that excites me.

Some films that capture the 80s NYC:

Desperately Seeking Susan
9 to 5
Muppets Take Manhattan
Ghostbusters
Coming to America
Arthur
A Chorus Line
Crocodile Dundee
Fame
Jumpin Jack Flash (or is that Chicago?)
Burgler (or is that Chicago?)
Outrageous Fortune
Tootsie
Trading Places
Wall Street

what else?

Updated On: 2/4/06 at 04:24 PM

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/4/06 at 4:29pm

Thanks jerby.

Yes, I forgot about Ghostbusters. And the muppets.

There's just a feel to them that captures the time so perfectly.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/4/06 at 10:21pm

It's pre 80's, but I love the look of the city in TAXI DRIVER. I wish I could have been around to experience the city when it was that dirty.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/4/06 at 10:29pm

I was around for Ny in the 80's but I was doing different things. I was on the club scene, let's see-my favorites were Studio, Palladium, Area, Mudd Club, the Flamingo, Harrah's, I'll think of more later. I was discoing, taking drugs,hanging out with the rich and famous-DO YOU HEAR THAT, DI2? going out to Fire Island, dancing, and having the most fun of my life.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 2/4/06 at 10:39pm

Damn Janey...I bet I know you from Studio54..that was my Saturday night hang out...sometimes Friday too. Were you thin then?

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/4/06 at 10:47pm

I was NEVER thin. I weighted 110 at birth. We usually went to studio on Sunday nights.

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/4/06 at 11:10pm

Heh. I listened to CARRIE at work tonight.

"Wotta Night" - so 80's.

Anyway, any other movies?

[cabarethed]

Posted: 2/5/06 at 12:56am

Big! I didn't care how seedy it was back in 85, I was desperate to live in NY after that movie.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 2/5/06 at 8:48am

Can it be that we were all so different then?

Or has time rewritten every line?