Come to TeenSpace to vote for your favorite movie from the 1980s! The winning movie will be shown on Wednesday, February 18 from 2:00-4:00 in the theatre. ‘80s attire is encouraged on the day of the movie!
Vote for one of the following movies:
The Goonies
THE GOONIES are a group of seven young friends from a small Northwest town who find themselves on a thrilling underground adventure filled with humor and heart-pounding peril as they seek the secrets behind the treasure of the notorious pirate, One-Eyed Willie.
E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial
A being from outer space is accidentally stranded on Earth. In his search for refuge, E.T. wanders into a backyard where he is discovered by ten-year-old Elliott. Elliott assumes responsibility for E.T.’s safety while searching, in a race against time, for a way to reunite E.T. with his own kind in this heartwarming story of friendship and discovery.
Sixteen Candles
Samantha’s (Molly Ringwald) sixteenth birthday should be the most wonderful day of her life, but it’s all but forgotten because of her spoiled older sister’s wedding. To top it off, Samantha has fallen for the hottest guy at school, but, of course, he’s dating the most popular girl in this hilarious gen-x romantic comedy.
Pretty in Pink
Andie (Molly Ringwald), a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, falls in love with “richie” Blane (Andrew McCarthy). When Blane asks Andie to prom, Andie’s best friend Duckie (who is secretly in love with her) is devastated in this teen romance that was one of the most popular “Brat Pack” movies of the ‘80s.
The Karate Kid
Ralph Macchio stars in this warm and wonderful film as the perennial 98-pound weakling who turns the tables on his tormentors. A finely choreographed karate film, THE KARATE KID also shows that humor, courage, pride, and beliefs are what really matter in disagreements.
Footloose
When a city boy (Kevin Bacon) moves to a small Midwestern town, he discovers some disappointing news: rock music and dancing are forbidden by the local government. Determined to bring some ‘80s-style life into the town, he sets about changing the rules and eventually enlists the help of the daughter of the man responsible for the law. Rousing music, a talented cast, and plenty of trouble make this an entertaining musical drama.
Back to the Future
1980s teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is transported back in time to 1955 where he accidentally changes the course of history through a series of comic misadventures and finds he must return things to the way they were, back to the future.
Adventures in Babysitting
A routine babysitting job becomes a night of comedic mishaps when Chris Parker (Elisabeth Shue), a high school senior, ventures with her charges from a Chicago suburb into the city. A series of adventures takes place on the trip through Chicago’s southside.
Teen Wolf
A nice, average teenage basketball player begins to show werewolf tendencies that suddenly make him popular at school when he leads the team to victory. The underlying message is to be yourself, regardless of how much hair you have on your body.
Gremlins
An unusual Christmas present called a “mogwai” is given to Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) by his dad with three basic rules for caring for the pet: never get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never feed him after midnight. When Billy inadvertently breaks one of the rules, the consequences multiply at an alarming rate that builds to an explosively suspenseful climax.
