While the modern blockbuster began in the 1970s with films like Star Wars and Jaws, the 1980s cemented their status as the major format for mainstream moviegoing (and moviemaking) in Hollywood.

There’s a reason we keep coming back to everything ’80s. It wasn’t just a decade, it was a “blockbuster” decade. Literally. Before the mid-’70s, summer movies weren’t really a thing. Studios hadn’t ...

The Blockbuster video store in Bend will be bringing back the ’80s during a block party celebration of four decades of renting videos. Think big hair. Lots of jewelry. And movie and music icons. It ...

When Tim Burton signed on to direct "Batman" in 1989, he wasn't prepared for the absolute torture he'd have to go through while making the film. The director was essentially still a newcomer, having ...

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Streaming platforms for 80s Blockbusters When Hollywood Played Tough haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

MIX 107.7 hosted the 26th annual Time Warp Prom “Back to the Blockbusters” at the Dayton Convention Center in downtown Dayton on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The dress theme was the '80s blockbuster ...