Category Archives: 1984

Highway to Heaven (NBC) Rated NR

 A probationary angel is sent to Earth in order to help people. Starring Michael Landon, Victor French, and James Troesh.  This series is a sentimental and family oriented show thay touches on some deep subject matter. There runs a gamut … Continue reading

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The Night They Saved Christmas (1984) Rated NR

An oil company wants to drill in the Arctic right where Santa lives. Santa enlists the help of a mother and son to convince the father, who works for the oil company, not to drill. Starring Jaclyn Smith, Art Carney, Paul … Continue reading

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1984) Rated NR

 A teenage boy and his friend, a runaway slave, sail down the Mississippi. Based on the book by Mark Twain. Starring Simon Hinton, Alistair Duncan, Barbara Frawley This is a compact version of the story of Huckleberry Finn. it eliminates the controversial aspects … Continue reading

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The Neverending Story (1984) Rated PG

A boy discovers a fantasy world through the pages of an old book. Based on the novel by Michael Ende. Starring Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Chris Eastman, Noah Hathaway. A wonderful fantasy about a boy named Bastian who struggles with his … Continue reading

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The Bounty (1984) Rated PG

The story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to mutiny on his ship. Based on the book, Captain Bligh and Mr. Christian by Richard Hough. Starring Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day-Lewis, Liam Neeson. I thought this film … Continue reading

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Red Dawn (1984)

Rated PG-13 A group of teenagers witness the start of World War III and ban together to help save their home town. Starring Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen, Jennifer Grey Although, this film was made during the … Continue reading

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A Christmas Carol (1984)

Rated PG George C. Scott plays Scrooge in this Charles Dickens classic. Starring George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, Angela Pleasence This has to be the second best Christmas Carol adaption. Scott’s portrayal of Scrooge was one of the best I’ve seen … Continue reading

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Gremlins (1984)

Rated PG On a business trip a father brings home an adorable creäture from Chinatown for his son. The son, who, doesn’t listen to the shopkeeper’s advice on caring for the creäture. Starring Hoyt Axton, John Louie, Keye Luke, Corey Feldman, … Continue reading

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