S4E7: 16 Candles Region 3v14(Empire Strikes/Mom)

This week on a super-sized The 80s-est, we tackle a fascinating clash between two very different sides of the decade: the epic space opera that defined blockbuster filmmaking versus the domestic comedy that captured Reagan-era anxieties. One film launched a thousand space operas and toy lines; the other launched Michael Keaton's career and reflected the economic uncertainty many families were actually living through. But which one truly represents the most "totally 80s" experience?If you love the nostalgia of the 70s-80s Star Wars stuff, and enjoyed our interview with him, please check out John Booth’s book, Collect All 21: Memoirs of a Star Wars Geek - The First 30 Years. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the80sest.substack.com