Tag Archives: 1987

Dirty Dancing (2017) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 25, 2026 by laurarachel4

A retelling of the film from 1987, Dirty Dancing. Starring Abigail Breslin, Colt Prattes, and Sarah Hyland. This is not the original film. I had hoped it would be more of a cookie cutter version, but I think they tried … Continue reading →

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RoboCop (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 2, 2021 by laurarachel4

In 2028 Detroit, a cop is injured on the job, and a business has figured out how to make a half human-half robot police officer. Starring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, and Michael Keaton. This film engages the concept of having … Continue reading →

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Bumblebee (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 25, 2019 by laurarachel4

On the run in 1987 from the war between Autobots and Decepticons, Bumblebee heads to Earth to find sanctuary for all Autobots. Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., and John Cena. This film is a typical Transformers film. It’s got … Continue reading →

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Black Monday (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 16, 2019 by laurarachel4

A group of outsiders takes on the old boys of Wall Street in the 1980s. Starring Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells, and Paul Scheer. This series takes on the story behind the worst stock market crash in history. Here we follow a … Continue reading →

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Pose (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on July 6, 2018 by laurarachel4

Set in New York City in 1987, the societies of luxury, literature, and ball scenes are in full swing. Starring Evan Peters, Mj Rodriguez, and Dominique Jackson. Ryan Murphy knows how to tell a story; although, I have yet to discover … Continue reading →

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Showtime at the Apollo (FOX) Rated NR

Posted on March 12, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A reality show where acts compete in front of an audience and the audience chooses who will go on to win. Starring Steve Harvey. This show is a revival of the 1987 version of Showtime at the Apollo. It is a … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Babysitting (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on October 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

Two teen rival babysitters join forces when one of the kids sneaks into the city. Starring Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Carson, Nikki Hahn. This film is a remake of the 1987 film by the same name, which remains one of my … Continue reading →

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Holly’s Holiday (2012) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 14, 2016 by laurarachel4

When an ad exec dreams of her perfect job, perfect life, and the perfect guy, she wakes up to find that her perfect man is a mannequin who has come to life.  Now, she must decide if “perfect” is perfect for … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the Beast (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

A detective falls in love with a former soldier who is in hiding from the government after being turned into a beast. Starring Kristin Kreuk, Jay Ryan, Nina Lisandrello. I had such high hopes for this show, having been a … Continue reading →

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Adventureland (2009) Rated R

Posted on February 10, 2016 by laurarachel4

During the summer of 1987, a college student takes a summer job at the local amusement park. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kelsey Ford, Michael Zegen, Wendie Malick, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds. Adventureland is a coming of age … Continue reading →

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