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1980s

Paul Thomas Anderson - Director - 2025

The 1980 comedy Paul Thomas Anderson called the greatest of all time: “That never gets old”

A classic.

Aimee Ferrier
Jul 7, 2026
Synth-pop and soul- The Northern Soul origins of Soft Cell’s ‘Tainted Love’

‘Tainted Love’ at 45: The making of Soft Cell’s iconic hit

“I adored the sneering, curled-lip aspect of the song.”

Kelly Murphy
Jul 7, 2026
Genesis - Phill Collins - Band - 1986

The 1981 Genesis song inspired by alien abduction: “No one would believe him”

“No one would believe him.”

Kelly Murphy
Jul 7, 2026
Joey Ramone - 1982 - Ramones

The 1980 album Joey Ramone called “a living hell”

“…on the other hand, enlightening and exciting too”.

Tom Phelan
Jul 7, 2026
10 great movies sabotaged by test screenings

10 great movies sabotaged by test screenings

Their suggestions should have been ignored.

Liam Gaughan
Jul 6, 2026
Hugh Jackman - Actor

The 1985 Australian institution Hugh Jackman refused to star in: “I was shocked”

A rite of passage.

Jacob Simmons
Jul 6, 2026
Steven Spielberg - Ted Danson - Split

The “namby-pamby” 1981 performance that cost Ted Danson a role in a Steven Spielberg movie: “Ah, no”

At least they’ve got ‘Saving Private Ryan’.

Scott Campbell
Jul 6, 2026
Roger Ebert - Film Critic - 1990's

“It’s so bad”: the 1984 comedy movie Roger Ebert called “the absolute pits of this genre”

No laughs to be found.

Scott Campbell
Jul 6, 2026
Matt Damon - Actor - 2022

The 1985 lie that almost cost Matt Damon his career: “I actually cost the production money”

An inauspicious start.

Scott Campbell
Jul 6, 2026
Ozzy Osbourne - Far Out Magazine

The 1980 metal album Ozzy Osbourne thought everyone should hear: “Stand the test of time”

Ozzy Osbourne reveals one of his all-time favourite albums.

Jordan Potter
Jul 6, 2026
Rick Rubin - Producer - 2024

The 1986 song that totally transformed music, according to Rick Rubin

Monster single.

Tom Phelan
Jul 6, 2026
Pete Townshend - Guitarist - The Who - 1970s

“Divine music”: the band Pete Townshend hailed as 150 times better than Def Leppard

“It’s as simple as that.”

Joe Taysom
Jul 6, 2026

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