80s Movies - Part 1

The films from 1980 to 1984, buoyed by genre hits like Star Wars, took flight with bold imaginative storytelling and state-of-the-art special effects, establishing many franchises that continue to this day. We're joined by guests Tania Newton and Ryan Merlo to rank our top ten movies from this incredible period.

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Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Score from The Neverending Story by Giorgio Moroder & Klaus Doldinger
Score from E.T.: The Extraterrestrial by John Williams
Score from The Terminator by Brad Feidel
Score from The Empire Strikes Back by John Williams
Score from Raiders of the Lost Ark by John Williams
Score from The Karate Kid by Bill Conti
Score from Blade Runner by Vangelis
Score from Tron by Wendy Carlos
Score from Gremlins by Jerry Goldsmith
Score from Return of the Jedi by John Williams
Score from Rocky III by Bill Conti
Score from Ghostbusters by Elmer Bernstein
Ghostbusters by Ray Parker, Jr.
I’m Alright – Kenny Loggins