pickThis was a very interesting read. I love 80s movies and I loved reading about analysis of the films. Why the location in teen films were important and how they added to the film. Plus how the current events of the time explained why certain films were popular and/ or fit with peoples beliefs of that time.
How many copies of 16 Candles do I need? All of them, this one is so fun you guys, it‘s a little book with the dvd in it. Plus my youngest found me what‘s apparently the last Target exclusive of A Star is Born in existence. The echo dot was from my parents. Gift cards from my hubs. #mothersdaypart2
THANK YOU SO MUCH @ReadingRover Megan, for my amazing ‘Cat-mageddon‘ #scififantasyswap package!!! I love it so much!
The books are all spot on (I‘m glad we are both anal about our Goodreads lists; it made it easy). You picked so many on my wishlist (I had not bought them)!!
And thank you for indulging my cat obsession so perfectly. I wish I could hug you 💗💗💗😽
*Thanks for hosting, @Avanders - you picked a perfect swap partner for me 😻
Gonna be your man in motion
All I need is a pair of wheels...
Come on, you know you want to sing it!
This book already feels like home. I will be living in here from now on. Goodbye. 🖤🤘🏻
1. This book was made for me. 2. I am determined to watch all the movies. 3. Then I will be a genius and take over the world. #80s
pickLike a master's thesis on 80s teen movies! I'm a fan of many of the movies he writes about, but loving (or having seen) all of the movies is not a requirement for enjoying the book. I was unfamiliar w about 1/2 the movies but was still able to learn something & appreciate his descriptions& analyses. This book made me question what it meant to be a fan, how the movies we love fit into history, & how they steer the course of the future. Great book.
Best way to make yourself feel foolish?! Spend several seconds longer than you'd like to admit being really bummed out that your Goodreads giveaway prize arrived with a battered cover... before suddenly realizing that it is supposed to look like a well-worn VHS video box. 😳 (In my defense my blood sugar was low & I only glanced at it!) 😆 #bookmail
Next movie for chapter 1 😁😁 this movie made me fall in love with John Travolta 💜💜
Next up for chapter one...Fame! Oh I love this one 😁
Next up on chapter 1 movies....American Graffiti 😁
Enjoying the walk down memory lane. The book is about the movies, but also what made them special. A fun read, but I am of that time so to speak *cough* old *cough*
so-soThis is between a pick and so-so for me. I enjoyed revisiting these 80s movies of my childhood, but I don't feel like I learned much about them that was new to me. I was hoping for a bit more info about the movies or their making or more social commentary and less regurgitation of plot lines. It did make me want to go back and rewatch some, though!
Hanging out at home reading about '80s teen movies when some house guests wandered by. Thankfully the elk are happy to eat the lawn and don't expect me to cook or make conversation.
We're Gonna need a bigger boat. 😁 The movie list for chapter 1 just keeps getting better and better! 🐟
Any excuse to watch Star Wars 🤓 (it is discussed in the first chapter of this book 💜) #starwars #nonfictionnovember
I've decided to re-watch the movies mentioned in each chapter before I read the chapter. I bought this book because of my love for movies so this seems appropriate 😊😎I was impressed with my libraries selection. Only 3 that weren't there 😊 #ilovethe80s #nonfictionnovember
Starting my second pick for #nonfictionnovember2016 today!
Next up is Brat Pack America by Kevin Smokler ?? "A love letter to 80s teen movies." ??
One of my picks for #NonFictionNovember2016 hosted by Olive and Gemma❤️
Really excited about this one,really all my picks but I love 80s movies so I can't wait to see what all this book entails. Are you participating in nonfiction November and if so what are your picks!?
pickHappy book birthday to Kevin Smokler and Brat Pack America! ????
A really thoughtful, comprehensive examination of the eighties teen movie boom, specifically how the movies are grounded in their physical shooting locations (Chicago, LA, Astoria, etc). If you need a movie watching list-thing, I made one at Letterboxd (a GR for movies): http://boxd.it/ONVm. (And yeah, the "oops a problem occurred" splash page at Letterboxd is Gremlins ??)
Parked outside the Pomerantz Center with @smokler Brat Pack America (pictured) and coffee (not pictured) enjoying the gorgeous weather before Suki Kim lectures at 2pm on her experiences in North Korea. #iowacitybookfestival
The perks of working for a bookstore is squeeing over not yet released gems. Love 80s movies and Kevin Smokler (I interviewed him a few years back for a podcast I had). Also he talks about Santa Cruz (my town) and The Lost Boys! Pick this up on 10/11.
A+++ book swag. 🤘🏻
#bookmail!! This is the year of books about 80s movies and the excellent Kevin Smokler has one coming out about the importance of location in Brat Pack movies (also, all the ❤️❤️❤️ for Brat Pack movies! 🎉)
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