Posts by Tara McNamara
Podcast: How FAME inspired GenX to follow their dreams…with mixed results
A look at the impact of FAME (1980).
Read MorePodcast: The misogynistic influence of PORKY’S goes all the way to the Supreme Court.
’80s Movies: A Guide to What’s Wrong with Your Parents podcasters Riley Roberts and Tara McNamara look at the influence of PORKY’S on Generation X.
Read MoreVALLEY GIRL Remake Review: While It’s a Miss and a Mess, it’s Still an Ideal 2020 Mother’s Day Movie
A review of the 2020 musical remake of 1983’s VALLEY GIRL.
Read MorePodcast: Eddie Murphy’s DELIRIOUS is a shocking reminder of how socially screwed up we were in 1983.
The ’80s Movies: A Guide to What’s Wrong with Your Parents podcast looks at Eddie Murphy’s 1983 comedy special DELIRIOUS with historical perspective as well as a modern lens.
Read MorePodcast: FERRIS BUELLER Inspired Teens to Also Take a DAY OFF
’80s Movies: A Guide to What’s Wrong with Your Parents podcast examines the impact that John Hughes’ FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF made on Gen X.
Read More’80s Movies You Can Watch with Your Kids
Forced locked down does have its advantages: your kids have no choice but to hang out with you! Every night is movie night and it’s tempting for parents to want to share the classics they grew up with. Warning: it’s a trap. They don’t make ‘em like they used to, and with ‘80s movies, that’s…
Read MorePodcast: PURPLE RAIN taught love is colorful — purple…black…and blue.
’80s Movies: A Guide to What’s Wrong with Your Parents podcast hosts Riley Roberts and Tara McNamara with their take on PURPLE RAIN.
Read MoreFOR THE RECORD: FOXES’ Kandice Stroh on why Dierdre is so misunderstood and the deleted scenes that explain everything.
An exclusive interview with Kandice Stroh who reflects on the making of the film considered to be one of the best teen films of all time, FOXES (1980).
Read MoreLucy Hale takes us back to the ’80s on FANTASY ISLAND
Lucy Hale discusses the ’80s origins of her Blumhouse Horror film FANTASY ISLAND.
Read MoreCherry Slushies with HEATHERS writer Daniel Waters: how he hoped his 1989 classic would put an end to teen suicide, but is still waiting for his “school shooting residuals.”
HEATHERS screenwriter Daniel Waters
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