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Stuck in the '80s

Relive the music, movies and culture of the greatest decade ever with St. Petersburg Times online editor Steve Spears. A teen during the decade, Steve is obsessed with everything from Duran Duran to Journey, John Hughes to John Cusack, and parachute pants to Reaganomics.
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What is your damage, Hollywood? 'Heathers' returning as a TV show?!?

Aug 27, 2009
There's something addictive about the 1988 dark comedy Heathers. First, it was on the fast track to for a big screen remake -- possibly as a musical. And then suddenly Hollywood washed its hands of it, proving once again you can't believe eve...

If not for Michael Jackson, who would have ruled as King of Pop during the '80s?

Jun 29, 2009
As the world settles in for what is sure to be weeks if not months of second-guessing the life and death of Michael Jackson, here at Stuck in the '80s I find myself pondering a different question:If not for Michael Jackson, his Thriller album, th...

Top pop duos: Hall & Oates vs. the '80s

Apr 15, 2009
Hall & Oates might have had the hottest touch in the ’80s -- we could start naming all their hits and you'll be humming them all day. But there were a lot of other dude duos from that magic...

Name the best solo albums of the '80s

Apr 7, 2009
Dream of the Blue Turtles, Street Talk, Bella Donna. Chances are your '80s record collection was once filled with classic solo albums from artists like Sting, Steve Perry and Stevie Nicks. And...

Have a fave '80s flick (not from the '80s)?

Apr 3, 2009
Ever since the success of flicks like The Wedding Singer and Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, Hollywood has rekindled its hot love affair with the '80s. And so trips to the cineplex have...

Greatest sci-fi photo ever: Twin Princess Leias in slave bikini outfits

Nov 5, 2009
In case you have any doubts as the brilliance (aka "puberty-inducing effects") of the original Star Wars trilogy, take a look at this: Carrie Fischer and her stunt double napping on the set of 1983's Return of the Jedi ... while wearing their epic...

U2 builds a new wall before playing big Berlin Wall show

Nov 5, 2009
U2 is in Berlin, Germany, today to play a show in front of the historic Brandenburg Gate. The performance marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Here's a short video showing the scene today. Check U2Log.com for more updates.But the...

This cuts like a knife: Bryan Adams turns 50

Nov 5, 2009
Everyone's favorite '80s Canadian star -- well, besides William Shatner, Dan Aykroyd, Michael J. Fox, Eugene Levy, all the Kids in the Hall, the members of Rush and that guy who was once in that show I heard about -- what was I talking about again? Oh...

'Lloyd Dobler' mob invades NYC on 20th anniversary of 'Say Anything'

Nov 4, 2009
"One question: Do you need ... someone, or do you need me? ... Forget it, I don't really care." The John Cusack classic Say Anything turns 20 years old this year. (Technically it was released in April 1989). A new 20th anniversary edition of the DVD...

John Connor, get your checkbook: 'Terminator' franchise for sale

Nov 3, 2009
How can we possibly be out of the recession if something as historically epic as the Terminator franchise is up for sale? Deadline Hollywood says Sony, Summit Entertainment and Media Rights Capital are all fighting for the highest bid when the entire...


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