Category Archives: 1980-1989

Street Smart (1987) Rated R

Posted on August 5, 2020 by laurarachel4

A New York journalist lies about a fake pimp but is actually describing a real pimp that’s up for murder. Starring Christopher Reeve, Kathy Baker, and Mimi Rogers. This film is a brilliant story of life on the streets. It represents … Continue reading →

Posted in 1987, Crime, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Christmas Gift (1986) Rated NR

Posted on July 1, 2020 by laurarachel4

A widowed New York City architect and his daughter go on vacation in a small town where everyone still believes in Santa Claus. Starring John Denver, Jane Kaczmarek, and Edward Winter. This is a Christmas film that brings us the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1986, Christmas Films, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Killing Blue (1988) Rated R

Posted on January 3, 2020 by laurarachel4

A police commissioner and his assistant team together to solve murders in Berlin’s underground drug and prostitution ganglands. Starring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Morgan Fairchild, and Frank Stallone. This film doesn’t make sense. It’s takes place in Berlin, but everyone speaks English. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1988, films, German Film, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews, Thrillers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In the Heat of the Night (CBS) Rated NR

Posted on June 8, 2019 by laurarachel4

The cases and adventures of the police force in Sparta, Mississippi. Starring Carroll O’Connor, Alan Autry, and David Hart. The series premiere focuses on the transplant of a Philadelphia detective, who happens to be black, to small-town southern Mississippi. Although … Continue reading →

Posted in 1988, CBS, Crime, Drama, Rated NR, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

In the Heat of the Night (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 8, 2019 by laurarachel4

The cases and adventures of the police force in Sparta, Mississippi. Starring Carroll O’Connor, Alan Autry, and David Hart. The series premiere focuses on the transplant of a Philadelphia detective, who happens to be black, to small-town southern Mississippi. Although … Continue reading →

Posted in 1988, CBS, Crime, Drama, Rated TV-14, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

A Different World (NBC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 25, 2019 by laurarachel4

A spin-off of The Cosby Show, where Denise Huxtable goes off to college and discovers a different world. Starring Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, and Darryl M. Bell. This show doesn’t stand out. It starts with Denise Huxtable going off to … Continue reading →

Posted in 1987, Comedy, NBC, Rated TV-PG, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold (1981) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 26, 2019 by laurarachel4

An Irish sailor is stranded on an island with leprechauns, who’ve been protecting their stash of gold from the greedy banshee. Starring Art Carney, Peggy Cass, and Bob McFadden. This is a cute holiday short. It’s very Irish with the leprechauns … Continue reading →

Posted in 1981, Animation, Christmas Films, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated TV-G, reviews, Short | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

RoboCop (1987) Rated R

Posted on January 1, 2019 by laurarachel4

In the distant future, in a dystopian and crime-ridden Detroit, an injured cop returns to the force as a cyborg. Starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, and Dan O’Herlihy. This is a great sci-fi movie. We have a future world that is … Continue reading →

Posted in 1987, Action, Crime, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985) Rated PG

Posted on December 15, 2018 by laurarachel4

He-Man and She-Ra join together to stop Horde Prime from ruining Christmas for some Earth stranded children. Starring John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, and Linda Gary. This special brings together the villains of the Transformers, He-Man, and She-Ra universes as the heroes … Continue reading →

Posted in 1985, Action, Animation, Christmas Films, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don’t Come Back!!) (1980) Rated G

Posted on December 12, 2018 by laurarachel4

Charlie Brown and the gang travel to Europe as exchange students. Starring Daniel Anderson, Scott Beach, and Casey Carlson. This is a fun Peanuts film. We get to watch the gang go to France as foreign exchange students. The animation is … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980, Adventure, Animation, Family, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated G | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment