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Andy Bell recommended 604 by Ladytron in Music (curated)

 
604 by Ladytron
604 by Ladytron
2001 | Rhythm And Blues
(0 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"Sounds like a post Chernobyl Fallout album very similar musically to early Lene & Pet Shops. I love 'The Way That I Found You', 'Commodore Rock' and 'Playgirl'. I don't know what it is about them but I love her voice and dead pan delivery - there's a hint of 60's Lynne Redgrave from Smashing Time & loads of mid 80's references. Which leads me neatly to..."

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Transformers Rise of the Beasts (2023)
Transformers Rise of the Beasts (2023)
2023 | Action, Adventure
8
7.3 (7 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Cool 90's vibe (1 more)
Great Soundtrack
Autobots roll out!
Another Transformers Film but this time it's more of a prequel set in '94. As with Bumblebee that had a great 80's vibe this somes up the era well. Especially with a cool RnB soundtrack to boot. Some cool SFX as always and good Action scenes make this more fun than the last outing.
  
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Art3mis (5 KP) rated Ready Player One in Books

Jul 23, 2017  
Ready Player One
Ready Player One
Ernest Cline | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.9 (161 Ratings)
Book Rating
Realistic (1 more)
Lots of awesome 80's references
The film has a lot to live up too
I couldn't put it down. I've read it 5 times and can easily see myself reading it a few more times. It makes me smile every time I pick it up.
  
Wrestlemaniac (2008)
Wrestlemaniac (2008)
2008 | Horror, Mystery
3
4.5 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
One of those low budget horror films that almost feels like it could have been made in the early 80's. Very cheesey, quite funny in a way. It could almost fit the it's so bad it's good category. One for the low budget horror fan.
  
Knitting in the Nordic Tradition
Knitting in the Nordic Tradition
Vibeke Lind | 2014 | Sport & Leisure
4
4.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
2 Stars. This is another of those craft books that are stuck in the 80's. Great instructions but let down by the boring black and white dated photos. If your going to re-release a book the do it properly and bring it upto date.
Disappointing.
  
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Kate (355 KP) rated The Fly (1986) in Movies

Jan 19, 2019  
The Fly (1986)
The Fly (1986)
1986 | Horror, Sci-Fi
Another one of those great films from the 80's. Not really a horror film but certainly makes you jump. I remember going to see it at the cinema when it first came out and was so glad it was still daylight when I came out.
  
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Dean (6926 KP) rated The Babysitter (2017) in Movies

Apr 19, 2019 (Updated Jun 7, 2020)  
The Babysitter (2017)
The Babysitter (2017)
2017 | Comedy, Horror
Cheesy 80's vibe (1 more)
Quite funny
A fun Horror Comedy
Well this Netflix original has been on my list for a while so I gave it a whirl. It's a tongue firmly in cheek horror comedy with a fair amount of gore. A young nerdy kid finds out his hot babysitter has evil plans for him.
The cast was quite cool and fun. You sense they enjoyed filming this. It is quite funny in an cheesy way, with a slight 80's horror vibe to it. Almost a horror version of Home alone. If you want a horror comedy that is quite funny check it out.
  
Ready Player One
Ready Player One
Ernest Cline | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.9 (161 Ratings)
Book Rating
(This review can also be found on my blog: <a href="http://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/">All the Ups and Downs</a>).

Wow! I loved this book and was sad when it ended. I really didn’t know what to make of it when I read the book blurb. It just didn’t sound like something I’d like. How wrong I was!

I saw this book sitting in my local library and decided to give it a chance. I’m glad I did!

I loved the characters! I don’t wish I knew a bit more backstory about each of them, but it didn’t deter me from the book. I loved Art3mis the most.

I loved the setting of the book and everything that goes on in the OASIS. I felt like I was there a lot of them through Cline’s descriptive writing.

There are so many 80’s references in this book. It helps if you are big on 80’s pop culture. I feel like it would give you more of an advantage in picturing what Cline describes.

Sometimes the 80’s pop culture references were a bit much as was all the technology speak, but I wasn’t put off by the book.

The writing is fantastic as is the plot! I hated the Sixers and Sorrento so much and wanted them to fail.

I would say this book is better suited for those 16 or older due to the language. Adults will enjoy it too not only because of all the nostalgic 80’s feels, but also because it’s just a great book.

I would definitely recommend this book. I was totally immersed in Ready Player One. I think most people would enjoy it especially those who grew up in/around the 80’s and those that are gamers.
  
Knitting in the Nordic Tradition
Knitting in the Nordic Tradition
Vibeke Lind | 2014 | Sport & Leisure
4
4.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
2 Stars. This is another of those craft books that are stuck in the 80's. Great instructions but let down by the boring black and white dated photos. If your going to re-release a book the do it properly and bring it upto date.<br/>Disappointing.