I also had a chance to post some original content this week like exploring a teaser trailer for The Empire Strikes Back and discovering a video game mashup of Mario and Excitebike. I also resurrected the Retro80s Soundcloud Sampler if you're looking for some new free music. Also check out some of the freebies and deals I posted this week on books, collectibles, and more.
My favorite video this week was a recreation of the new Batman vs. Superman trailer. Use the soundtrack from the video, we instead get to see Adam West and Christopher Reeve footage! I loved watching reruns of Batman '66 and Reeve's films were my first introduction to superheroes so I really enjoyed this mashup.
TWL Video of the Week
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Retro Style)" by Bobby Burns
Enjoy the rest of this week's links!!!
MOVIES
25 Fast Facts About 'Field of Dreams' - Mental Floss
The nostalgia is strong in this Back To The Future/The Force Awakens mash-up - A.V. Club
Sequel to Denzel Washington's 'The Equalizer' in the Works at Sony - Hollywood Reporter
Why Summer Rental is the Quintessential 80s Summer Movie - Like Totally 80s
Are You More C-3PO Or R2-D2? - BuzzFeed Rewind
The 'Ghostbusters' Reboot Has a Much More Puft-Up Budget Than the Original - Yahoo! Movies
B-Movie Corner: 'Witchboard' is your classic 1980s horror movie - The Weekender
Richard Branson does his best Ferris Bueller impression - Timeout Chicago
29 Reasons "Troop Beverly Hills" Is A Cinematic Masterpiece - BuzzFeed Rewind
TV
The Goldbergs' thematic usage of the 80s has made the show one of TV's best comedies - Bloguin
CMT: The Dukes of Hazzard Still A Go! - TV Classics R' Us
Seven Things I’ve Learned Watching Filmation’s He-man Cartoon As An “Adult” - The Fwoosh
25 Times Gilbert Blythe From "Anne Of Green Gables" Melted Your Heart - BuzzFeed Rewind
Who's The Boss? Returns To Pop & Logo - TV Classics R' Us
MUSIC
Flashback: See Martina McBride and Pat Benatar Wail on Eighties Classic - Rolling Stone
Debbie Gibson Talks New Music, Healthy Living & the Secret to Taylor Swift Staying 'Graceful' - Billboard
10 Things We Learned From Johnny Rotten's 'Uncensored' New Memoir - Rolling Stone
Inside Depeche Mode Songwriter Martin Gore's 'Futuristic' New Solo Album - Rolling Stone
Is This The One Man Who Can Reunite Guns N’ Roses? - UPROXX
18 Great '80s Music Videos Not Actually From the '80s - Yahoo Music
Rick Rubin Discussed Roddy Piper Inspiring The Beastie Boys, Bankrolling Jim Cornette And More - UPROXX
We're No. 1: With “Shoop,” Salt-N-Pepa took control professionally and sexually - A.V. Club
This Week in Billboard Chart History: In 1989, Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' Hit No. 1 - Billboard
VIDEO GAMES
Gaming Gold: The 10 Most Valuable NES Games Ordinary Gamers Might Actually Own - UPROXX
#TBT: Pac-Man defined '80s arcades - KGMI
Pirate Bay Co-Founder Not Allowed To Play NES In Prison - Gizmodo
A 3D Sonic The Hedgehog That Could Make Every Fan Happy - Kotaku
1980s-themed Film “Pixels” Starring Adam Sandler To Get Mobile Game - Bidness ETC
20 Video Game Songs Delight Your Ears in This Mash-Up - Nerdist
CULTURE
7 Gaming Watches More Rad (And Less Pricey) Than The Apple Watch - Kotaku
Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Book Review - The Fwoosh
Scientifically Accurate MY LITTLE PONY Is NOT Cute - Nerdist
Nostalgia from two angles! - Branded In The 80s
Back to the 80s: Cherry Coke introduced in 1985 - Kickin' it Old School
We're Getting Some Amazing Ghostbusters Action Figures Soon - io9
40 Epic Examples of Epic '80s Makeup - soFeminine
29 Terrible Dating Tips For Women From The '80s - BuzzFeed Rewind
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