The best ’80s movies on Netflix right now

run: 1 hour 24 minutes | type: Black & White Comedy | director: Spike Lee

to throwCast: Tracy Camilla Johns, Raymond Hicks, John Kanada Terrell, Spike Lee, Ray Dowell

she must have it is a fascinating debut Spike LeeUnique filmmaking sounds. A black and white dissection of gender identity, patriarchy, slut shaming, and the undue pressure Black women experience.It has excellent leading performance Tracy Camilla Jonesa stunning deconstruction of the male-produced “Hollywood Ending,” and a 1986 worldview so far ahead of its time that it was recast as a two-season Netflix show in 2017. content warning Sexual Assault – This is the worst scene Lee has ever filmed in celluloid: it’s his words, not mine. At one point in the story, one of the three male suitors, desperate to keep Nora (Johns) locked in a form of oppressive monogamy, is the most “friendly” of the three “, and raped her.

Speaking about the scene in an interview with Deadline, Lee said: “If I could do it all over again, this would be it. It was totally…stupid. I was immature. It trivialized rape, which is what I want One thing to take back. I’m immature and I hate that I don’t see rape as a despicable act. I can assure you there is no such thing she must have it, TV show, that’s for sure. ’ If you’re willing to see this depiction as a product of a flawed historical perspective, or even as a conversation with the rest of the film’s chaotic presentation of progressive ideals (i.e. monogamy could never work under our patriarchy role, because of the terrible sense of entitlement and trauma like this), she must have it Still a fresh arrival from a dynamic filmmaker. — Gregory Lawrence

run: 1 hour 33 minutes | type: Biographical Drama | director: Eric Lannewell

to throw: Denzel Washington, Lynn Whitfield

also known as The George McKenna Story, bitter lesson is another inspiring teacher movie. denzel washington Play as the principal of George Washington Preparatory High School in South Los Angeles as he tries to rid his school of gangs, drugs and violence. Although the budget is small, bitter lesson is a beautiful film about a determined principal. Denzel Washington’s solid and powerful performance set it apart from other TV movies of the time. – taylor gates

run: 1 hour 54 minutes | type: Action Thriller | director: Noisy Herrington

to throw: Patrick Swayze / Kelly Lynch / Sam Elliott

Patrick Swayze (face dance) Dominant road houseis a late 80s action thriller about toxic masculinity and unbridled violence. Swayze stars as tough, unrestrained Dalton, a professional martial arts trainer who is called to Missouri in hopes of cleaning up the “Double Deuce,” a dingy bar favored by troublemakers.director Roddy Herrington worthy of the name road house — a movie full of punches, explosions and brawls. Although attempts at romance and excitement are dramatically overshadowed by exciting action, road house Trying to make room for the story while emphasizing Swayze’s undeniable appeal. – Yael Tejer

run: 1 hour 57 minutes | type: Comedy, Romance | director: Herbert Ross

to throw: Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field

director herbert ross (play it again sam)adapt robert haring The drama of the same name brings together an all-star cast, including sally field (Norma Ray), Julia Roberts (pretty Woman), and even dolly parton (9 to 5). steel magnolia is a Southern living comedy about the turbulent lives of a group of close-knit women in a small Louisiana town. The film moves in and out of a family salon run by Patton’s Truvy Jones, creating a relaxed atmosphere with the down-to-earth feel of a hometown salon filled with regulars who know each other’s business. This is a captivating film, starring women who show different perspectives on the issues they deal with. – tauri miller

run: 2 hours 25 minutes | type: War, Drama | director: Oliver Stone

to throw: Tom Cruise, Brian Larkin, Raymond J. Barry, Willem Dafoe

Based on the True Life of a Vietnam Veteran Turned Anti-War Activist Ron Kovic, born on the fourth of july This is a story about reconciling the lies we accept as a nation with the true costs of propaganda and war. tom cruz (Top Gun) plays Kovic, an idealistic young man who wants nothing more than to fight for his country. But when he becomes paralyzed in combat, his life takes a sharp turn for the worse as the government he swore to protect still fails him every time. Breaking through the optimistic overtones of conscription tactics, the film shows how insidious the military-industrial complex can be as it absorbs promising young men, grinds them in combat, and spits them out. – tauri miller

run: 1 hour 9 minutes | type: Adventure, Drama | director: Don Bruce

to throw: Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Helen Shaffer

director don blues (american tail), a creator of animated films full of health and heart, brings to life a classic adventure story about a group of young dinosaurs who must traverse a dangerous predator-infested land in search of a new home. As with all blues films, the animation is smooth and detailed, giving it a nostalgic and timeless feel. land before time Emotions are like a rollercoaster ride: scary, funny, and sometimes unexpectedly tear-jerkering. This is your only warning if you are watching with kids. – tauri miller

run: 1 hour 43 minutes | type: Fantasy, Adventure | director: Richard Fleischer

to throw: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones, Olivia Appo

Arnold Schwarzenegger (terminator) again as the unstoppable barbarian. But with his quest for vengeance long gone, he now embarks on a new quest to retrieve an artifact that could change the fate of the world. Conan the Destroyer is the sequel to the hit fantasy adventure game conan the barbarian By adding Conan to the adventure party, it fully fits into the sword and sorcery genre.He is joined on the journey by a colorful crew that includes grace jones (killing vision) as a fierce rebel, basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain as an honorable warrior, and Mako (pearl harbor) as a wise wizard. – tauri miller

run: 1 hour 39 minutes | type: Sports, Drama| director: Stallone

to throw: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young

Writer and Director Stallone (creed), Lodge III The story takes place five years after the previous film and begins with Rocky Balboa as a world champion whose fame and money have made him think he’s been made weak. When a young, vicious warrior arrives on the scene and challenges him, Loki must seek the guidance of his rival, Apollo Creed, in order to regain the tiger’s eye, or risk losing everything.this film is a breakthrough performance Mr.T (Team A) as foul-mouthed clubber Lang, who is by far the best part of the film, injecting a welcome new energy into the franchise. – tauri miller

run: 1 hour 37 minutes | type: Comedy, Drama | director: John Hughes

to throw: Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald

writer/director John Hughes (ferris buller day off), the pioneer of the modern teen film, made an iconic coming-of-age movie about a group of misfits who forge an eternal bond during weekend detention. breakfast club Brings together a collection of high school archetypes – the popular girl (Molly Ringwald),athlete(Emilio Estevez), nerd (anthony michael hall),Gothic(Allie Sheedy) and outcasts (Judd Nelson) — and break them out of their simplified boxes to explore real people hiding beneath perception. Hughes manages to capture an authentic teenage experience that feels relatable and serves as a good reminder that we’re more than the labels people put on us. – tauri miller

run: 1 hour 40 minutes | type: Biographical Drama | director: Roy Campanella II

to throw: Pam Dauber, Michael Nouri

Another good TV movie is Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer StoryTells the story of a high school teacher and football coach who refuses to give up after being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Although Charlie has only one year left to live (michael nouri) continued to coach the team as he was determined to help them win their first championship. quiet victory Definitely a tearjerker and a great addition to the sports movie genre. – taylor gates