Craving a retro 80s movie experience tonight but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. As of May 1, 2024, the following list of awesome 80s movies on Netflix should satisfy all your nostalgic needs. We’ve even gone to the trouble of ranking them for you. Need a reminder of what … Read more
What did Viewers of the First Episode of Rescue 911 Experience? Rescue 911’s Opening Crawl On a Tuesday night in mid-April 1989, viewers who tuned into CBS at 8:00pm were met with a sombre opening crawl for a 1-hour TV special called “Rescue 911.” As the plain white text starts to scroll up over a … Read more
Nostalgia has a soundtrack, and for many of us who grew up in the 1980s. It plays in the whimsical melodies of educational 80s kids TV shows. I’m not talking about the show’s theme songs, I’m specifically thinking about as much is the in-episode songs. The tunes that sometimes were only played once, or played … Read more
80s and 90s history is an important part of our personal journeys and shared experiences. It was a time of radical fashion, unforgettable music, and TV shows that still have a special place in our hearts. But as we get older, trying to hold on to memories of two of the awesomest decades in human … Read more
Have you ever sworn something to be true, only to find out you remembered it all wrong? Welcome to the intriguing world of the Mandela Effect, a term that sounds like it belongs in a sci-fi novel rather than in our everyday discussions about retro nostalgia. But here at Retro Relevance, we’re about to dive … Read more
Here at RetroRelevance.com, we relive the magic of the 80s and 90s, finding both solace and inspiration in their timeless appeal. Today we’re taking another journey back to the 80s, but this time we’re traveling in the vehicle known as Synthwave music. What is Synthwave Music? Synthwave is the auditory essence of a decade drenched … Read more
The 1980s are a decade known for its distinctive pop culture, music, fashion, and unmistakably, 80s comedy movies. Growing up in the 80s meant being part of an era where movies were more than just entertainment; they were a cultural phenomenon. Shaping humour for generations to come. As a child of the 80s, my perspective … Read more
Power On: Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future In the canon of 1980s science fiction television, few series are as pioneering or as boldly innovative as “Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future.” Premiering in September of 1987, the sci-fi series pushed the boundaries of narrative and technological integration. Captain Power set … Read more
Explore the golden era of cinema with a deep dive into how 80s and 90s movie trailers transformed film advertising and became cultural phenomena. From iconic voices to groundbreaking techniques, discover the lasting legacy of retro movie trailers on today’s movie-going experience.
Introduction The Complex World of Retro Nostalgia: Bridging Memories and Meaning Ever feel like your cherished memories from the 80s and 90s don’t quite align with those of others’. Or struggle to recapture the serenity of the good old days, but end up lost in a sea of online retro nostalgia that misses the mark? … Read more