If you were like me and lucky enough to grow up in the 80's, you will remember those years with great.
Some of modern cinema's greatest movies came out then too.
For those in their mid twenties and younger, a lot of these movies are probably just names they hear they're parents mention.
When in fact they really should have seen them as they are modern classics.
Many of these movies were way ahead of their time, and forerunners of many of the themes you will find in today's movies.
There are 5 movies from the 80's that I never tire of watching and are staples in my DVD collection.
If you haven't yet seen them there is nothing to stop you.
You may know Elizabeth Shue from her recent work, but in the 1980's she was known as the star of Adventures in Babysitting.
Set on the streets of Chicago, this is a cult movie these days and has stood the test of time.
A sports movie that still has me in hysterics is the wonderful Major league.
There are two sequel movies but the original is still the best.
Possibly one of the most famous movies of the decade is the funny and yet thought provoking Breakfast Club.
An ensemble cast of the day's best known young stars combine to create a true modern classic.
This really is a must see.
A young kid skips school and takes his girlfriend and best buddy to spend the day in the big city of Chicago.
This is the simple plot of Ferris Bueller's day off, but the great script and strong performances of a young Matthew Broderick and his co-stars really make this a movie to be watched over and over again.
A great action movie that for me has never been surpassed is the fabulous Die Hard.
What else could you want from a leading man than the charismatic Bruce Willis? It's a testimony to the brilliance of this film that the latest sequel only came out in the last few years.
Two hours of pure action packed entertainment.