1980s Films

Why It Took Six Years for E.T. to Come Home

How Steven Spielberg tried to keep E.T. off your television (and why he finally gave in).

May 19 • Jim Fields

French Fries, Gravy, and Girls

Revisiting Barry Levinson's first film, "Diner."

Jan 19, 2025 • Jim Fields

Behind The Fame: The Idolmaker

This 1980 musical drama still hits all the right notes

Sep 2, 2024 • Jim Fields

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Notes From The 10th Row

1980s Films