The History of Films of the 1980s

THE PHONE HOME MOMENT arrives … Audiences everywhere are enchanted. After opening in June 1982, the film’s box office climbs relentlessly, ultimately earning over $792 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of the decade. Spielberg’s masterpiece captures hearts, wins four Academy Awards, and inspires a generation.

Follow the story of 1980s cinema through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports of the decade. This edition charts the era’s film history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The eerie suspense and critical acclaim of The Shining
– The heartfelt wonder and box office success of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
– The time-bending thrills of Back to the Future
– Landmark works by pioneering directors such as Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, and Martin Scorsese
– Highlights from cult classics, award winners, and groundbreaking cinematic moments

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a film lover, a pop culture enthusiast, or someone who remembers the magic of the decade firsthand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of 1980s cinema history ready to be treasured.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.