History of the 80's

Starring:History of the 80's ABC News
Studio: Mpi Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Average customer rating:

A bit amateurish, but a worthwhile watch
Good memories
Carter got the hostages released..... not Reagan.

History of the 80's
Starring: History of the 80's ABC News
Manufacturer: Mpi Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0002C4IPO
Release Date: 2004-08-31

Customer Reviews:

A bit amateurish, but a worthwhile watch.......2007-06-12

Like all MPI videos, History of the '80s has a certain amateurish feel to it. The music is somewhat melodramatic and repetitive, and if you close your eyes you can imagine the narrator's voice over a high school driving safety video. The picture quality is on occasion mediocre, but it is unclear whether this is due to the quality of the original source videotape (this WAS the decade of video, after all) or whether MPI was simply too cheap to comb through the archives for the originals.

A major appeal of the series is the broad sweep of the project -- some ten hours devoted to reviewing the entire decade, with approximately an hour devoted to each year. That is certainly far more ambitious than any other available documentary on the '80s.

Another draw is the use of footage drawn from the ABC News archives. During the 1980s, ABC News had some of the finest journalists and news operations in the business, especially in the area of foreign affairs. That international orientation is readily apparent, as much time is devoted to Lebanon, the Soviet Union, Libya, etc. Most of the rest of the series focuses on domestic news events. For those who are primarily interested in the cultural phenomenons of the 1980s, like breakdancing, the Rubik's Cube, Pac-Man, or Boy George, this documentary will be a disappointment.

In the end, despite the somewhat amateur trappings of this series, if you're interested in a good introduction to the domestic and international events of the 1980s, you will be pleasantly surprised. This is one of MPI's more solid offerings.

Good memories.......2007-05-24

I never knew Ronald Reagan did so much for our country. He inherited a complete economic mess from Jimmy Carter.. double digit inflation, interest rates and unemployment. By the end of the 80's, the economy was great and the Cold War ended without a shot fired. Just one of the interesting things you'll recall!

Carter got the hostages released..... not Reagan........2007-01-01

Being all of 38 years old, as a child I was always led to believe that the Iran hostages release was due to Reagan. Not the case at all. Jimmy Carter with just hours left in his administration was the one to negotiate the release. Iran waited until Reagan was inaugurated to set them free as a jab at Carter. This is just one story of many that will have you saying, "oh yeah, I remember that." Well done DVD. I have really enjoyed it so far.

The 80's and The 90's Party Time Trivia DVD Game

Average customer rating:

Terrible, boring game with no point - if I could give it zero stars, I would
What a party!

The 80's and The 90's Party Time Trivia DVD Game
Director: Steve Sunshine
Manufacturer: WMSI
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0006TQ7Z2
Release Date: 2004-11-20

Description

Hands Free-Continuous Play. Pop in the 80's and 90's Trivia DVD and let it run, hours of non-stop trivia action adds fun to your party! No complex boards or silly game instructions.

80's and 90's Trivia on DVD from the world's number one online trivia experts. 80's and 90's Trivia is hours of nostalgic questions on the events we all lived through. Do you remember where you were when OJ led us all on a slow chase through LA? Everyone made 'Friends" on TV, and Jerry and George were number one. Bill met Monica, Reagan met Gorby, Madonna met Sean, Disco turned to New Wave, James Bond met Austin Powers ... Shake those memories loose with hours of fun filled Trivia at your next party or get-together.

Customer Reviews:

Terrible, boring game with no point - if I could give it zero stars, I would.......2007-02-17

This game is totally cheesy. I was so disappointed! It basically runs like a computer screen that shows a text question followed by the answer. There is no scoring. The words are not spoken. The music is annoying. It is a text based trivia challenge with no team play and no scoring. Terrible as a game. Should only be purchased if you are interested in brushing up on your 80's & 90's trivia and being bored to death in the process.

What a party!.......2004-12-31

Really enjoyed this DVD.
Forget the old sharade games we used to play and welcome to the future. Popped in the DVD at a get together and everyone loved it. Had a great time. I will definitely be purchasing the others in this set.

Average customer rating:

Lip syched songs shot for television....go figure
Performances from
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The 80's DVD Jukebox
Starring: Various Artists
Manufacturer: Classic Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Pure 80's: The DVD
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ASIN: B0002Q9VPM
Release Date: 2004-11-02

Description

Relive the decade of decadence with 24 original rare TV recordings from some of the leading acts of the 1980's. Mullets, parachute pants and shoulder pads all included. Featuring Duran Duran, Wham! Depeche Mode, Culture Club, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Police, Rod Stewart, Madness, Howard Jones and many more. The third release in a series of DVDs taken from Germany's popular TV show "The Beat Club."

Customer Reviews:

Lip syched songs shot for television....go figure.......2006-04-27

I am pleased to have this DVD, if for no other reason than it provides me with actual visuals of the groups who perform them. However, the whole affair is terribly low tech and not at all what I expected. That's not the company's fault. It's mine for not paying closer attention to the description. These are NOT the videos of these songs. These are "performances" by these groups done for a German television program (which by the way, why does the audience always seem to be so terribly UNengaged and bored? They chat amongst themselves through all the performances. Weird).

DVD extras are limited to text written information about each group.

Performances from .......2004-10-30

All tracks are taken from Germany's TV show "The Beat Club." Special Features include Pop Up Band Facts, 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS Sound.

"Relax" - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
"Wild Boys" - Duran Duran
" Only When You Leave" - Spandau Ballet
"Such A Shame" - Talk Talk
"Master And Servant" - Depeche Mode
"Talking Loud And Clear" - OMD
"Broken English" - Marianne Faithful
"One Step Beyond" - Madness
"Brass In Pocket" - Pretenders
"Baby Jane" - Rod Stewart
"De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" Police
"Looking For Clues" - Robert Palmer
"I Ran" - A Flock Of Seagulls
"Really Saying Something" - Bananarama & Fun Boy Three
"A Message To Rudi" - Specials
"I Am The Beat" - The Look
"Sexy And 17" - Stray Cats
"New Song" - Howard Jones
"Two Tribes" - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
"Young Guns (Go For It)" - Wham
"There's A Guy Works Down The Chipshop, (Swears He's Elvis Presley)" - Kirsty MaColl
"Banana Republic" - Boomtown Rats
"What Am I Gonna Do" - Rod Stewart
"Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" - Culture Club

how do we know what this is.......2004-09-28

SOUNDS GREAT! BUT HOW CAN WE EVEB KNOW WHATS ON HERE

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