022 -- Cinema Series: 80s Hustle, Ambition & Entrepreneurial Spirit

We talk movies that illustrate a shift in direction for Hollywood’s portrayal of Americans, precocious teenagers, working class stiffs, and a new optimistic image of a society where hustle, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit are the keys to success.

Film List:

Ghostbusters (1984)

Risky Business (1983)

Re-Animator (1985)

Trading Places (1983)

Scarface (1983)

Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980)

Explorers (1985)

Weird Science (1985)

Playlist:

• Cleanin Up the Town - The Busboys

• Old Time Rock n Roll - Bob Seger 

• Coal Miner’s Daughter - Loretta Lynn

• Into the Groove - Madonna

• We’re Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister

• Centerfold - J Geils Band

• Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top

• Break My Stride - Matthew Wilder 

• Money For Nothing - Dire Straits