Save A Prayer
Save A Prayer has the unlikely distinction of being the best song of the 80s and the cheesiest film clip. Yup, Duran Duran were practically a satire of themselves – airbrushed, saccharine sweet and possessed of a spiffy collection of suits. Usually white. And that was just lead singer Simon Le Bon. Still, this clip is worth revisiting as a reminder of everything good and bad about the 1980s. What was your favourite and least favourite trend, song or item of clothing from that decade?
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The project of creative technologist, Casey Pugh, this full length version of the George Lucas masterpiece was created from multiple 15 second segments recreated from the original movie and submitted by thousands of Star Wars fans, which were then spliced together by editor Aaron Valdez to form the final product. Genius, as both a commentary on contemporary pop culture trends (there are references to LEGO, stop motion, memes and the like) and on the power of tapping your audience for quality material.
Filmmaker creates LEGO stop motion to propose to girlfriend
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Zolton said | 11 March, 2007
Now, now, Nat … Frogger had its moments. Mind you, it couldn’t compare to the ethereal, spacey beauty that was Moon Patrol. Thankfully there’s a bar in Brooklyn called Barcade where you can relive all your classic 80s gaming memories, Galaga, Pacman et al.
Andy said | 11 March, 2007
Ha nice Zolt, I hope Space Invaders also gets a look in – happy gaming!
Lost At E Minor: Music, illustration, art, photography and more » Duran Duran’s The Chauffeur said | 20 June, 2008
[...] so I had the pleasure of seeing Duran Duran — a group that gave far more to the 80s than floppy fringes, electric shadows, and male eyeliner [...]
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Nat said | 8 March, 2007
Oh my…where to begin?! The 80s is – and always will be – the best era. The bright colours, the fabulously cheesy music, the fashion that was so incredibly unflattering (hello, harry high-pants and shoulder pads!) but so much fun to wear. Madonna was releasing quality music, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were on TV and Breakin’ was released…good times all round! Could’ve done without those terrible arcade games though…Frogger?! Bah!