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SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I thought it was being gay that made my life so difficult. Then, at 50, I got an eye-opening diagnosis

The author reflects on growing up as a gay individual in the 1980s, facing bullying and internal struggles with identity and anxiety.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A Family Matter by Claire Lynch review powerful debut about lesbian mothers in the 80s

Claire Lynch's debut novel 'A Family Matter' explores a father-daughter relationship against the backdrop of 1980s social and political turmoil.
#film-history
Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

40 Years Later, One Of The Greatest Dystopian Sci-Fi Films Ever Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' critiques 1980s bureaucracy and absurdity, predicting a dark, dystopian future that resonates strongly with contemporary viewers.
Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

40 Years Later, One Of The Greatest Dystopian Sci-Fi Films Ever Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' critiques 1980s bureaucracy and absurdity, predicting a dark, dystopian future that resonates strongly with contemporary viewers.
#community
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'We got paid to play': Former Disneyland performers recall the park's golden age

Disneyland was a stage and community for performers, particularly vibrant in the 1980s.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'We got paid to play': Former Disneyland performers recall the park's golden age

Disneyland was a stage and community for performers, particularly vibrant in the 1980s.
#nostalgia
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Parenting

Adults Are Sharing "Problematic" Childhood Activities That Would Totally "Confuse Kids Today"

fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Parenting

Adults Are Sharing "Problematic" Childhood Activities That Would Totally "Confuse Kids Today"

#football-history
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Liverpool FC

'I'm not really an emotional person. But I think I will be this weekend' - Jamie Carragher meets Ireland and Everton hero Kevin Sheedy

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Liverpool FC

'I'm not really an emotional person. But I think I will be this weekend' - Jamie Carragher meets Ireland and Everton hero Kevin Sheedy

SF LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

My Family Kept My Dad's Secret For Years. I Wasn't Prepared For What Telling The Truth Would Mean.

Family secrets can be burdensome, particularly those related to health and stigma.
The 1980s HIV/AIDS epidemic was marked by significant social stigma and misinformation.
fromWho What Wear
1 month ago

The Fear Street: Prom Queen Cast Takes Prom Style to a Killer New Level

Everyone loves an underdog, and in the race for Shadyside's coveted 1988 prom queen title, that's Lori Granger, played by British actress India Fowler.
Fashion & style
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Rise And Tragic Fall Of The Most Bizarre Pizza Mascot, The Noid - Tasting Table

The Noid's presence was overwhelming in the 1980s, representing the difficulties of fast pizza delivery—until a bizarre hostage situation turned it into a public relations nightmare.
NYC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kindness of strangers: I was stuck on the road while hitchhiking when a travelling circus helped me get home

I was young, foolhardy and totally broke, so I hitchhiked from Adelaide to Canberra. Every ride was a stroke of luck, revealing the kindness of strangers.
Alternative transportation
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Golden Goal: Paul Gascoigne for Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal (1991)

Football evokes deep emotional connections, yet its existence transcends individual existence.
Paul Gascoigne's impact on football was transformative, elevating the game's essence and spectator experience.
#music-history
fromThe Root
1 month ago
Miami Heat

Do You Remember The Fat Boys? The Highs and Tragic Lows of One the 80s Most Popular Hip-Hop Groups

fromThe Root
1 month ago
Miami Heat

Do You Remember The Fat Boys? The Highs and Tragic Lows of One the 80s Most Popular Hip-Hop Groups

fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Review Leigh Bowery at Tate Modern | Berlin Art Link

Bowery said himself he wanted to look "like the weirdo on the street that you tell your mum about."
London politics
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

40 Years Ago, One Brilliant And Cunning Woman Proved Video Games Could Make You Smarter

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? revolutionized educational gaming by making learning geography fun and interactive.
#music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Bruce Springsteen's Mythic Lost Albums Compiled in New Box Set

The LA Garage Sessions '83 epitomizes the creative energy of the 1980s music scene.
The Streets of Philadelphia Sessions tell tales of urban isolation and emotional resilience.
Somewhere North of Nashville explores life's journey through vivid storytelling.
Twilight Hours connects romance and nostalgia in a rich musical tapestry.
Perfect World dissects the complexities of dreams and discontent.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Bruce Springsteen's Mythic Lost Albums Compiled in New Box Set

The LA Garage Sessions '83 epitomizes the creative energy of the 1980s music scene.
The Streets of Philadelphia Sessions tell tales of urban isolation and emotional resilience.
Somewhere North of Nashville explores life's journey through vivid storytelling.
Twilight Hours connects romance and nostalgia in a rich musical tapestry.
Perfect World dissects the complexities of dreams and discontent.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Justin Theroux Answers Every Question We Have About American Psycho

"The seriousness and the tone with which we played it and the slow burn on Christian at the end, where he's just sweating mortar shells. It was really funny."
Film
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

FilmWatch Weekly: Pedro Pascal in 'Freaky Tales,' plus Matt Dillon as Marlon Brando in 'Being Maria,' and Naomi Watts loves a dog in 'The Friend' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Freaky Tales is both a splendid Tarantino pastiche and a unique piece of pop entertainment, employing time-jumping narratives and a tribute to Oakland, 1987.
Film
fromThe Infatuation
3 years ago

Leo's Oyster Bar - Financial District - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"The space feels glamorous, not tacky—imagine being a high-powered 1980s yuppie. This is your place if your clients enjoy meals beyond steak houses."
LA food
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Our Elevated 7-Layer Dip Recipe Will Be The Talk Of The Party - Tasting Table

Along with big hair, neon fashion, boom boxes, and MTV, we also saw some bold food trends in the 1980s, and 7-layer dip was one of them. It was a novel, colorful dip that caught on because it was easy to make and was a crowd-pleaser.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The 1980s turned out to be magic': David Bailey on the era of excess in pictures

The 80s turned out to be magic. It was possibly the most amazing time in London to lead the world in fashion.
London politics
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Wham!'s Andrew Ridgeley reflects on 40 years of 'Last Christmas': It's 'part of the fabric of Chrismas'

George Michael's "Last Christmas" was written spontaneously and is now celebrated as a timeless holiday classic after 40 years.
The song has become integral to Christmas culture, recognized for its clever lyrics and charming melody.
#rivals
fromItsnicethat
7 months ago

Chris Shepherd's heartfelt graphic novel is a story of family, young love and Liverpool

"I spent four years drawing every day. I really got into drawing old buses and trying to capture Liverpool long gone. It dawned on me that I was on a mission to create something beautiful."
Writing
#pop-culture
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