Rewinding The ’80s

“[An] entertaining chronicle of the blockbuster films of the 1980s. . . . Using quotes from critics, interviews with actors and directors, and more than 200 photographs, Malahy takes readers for an enjoyable ride through a decade of excess.”—Library Journal

“[Malahy] manages to touch on hundreds of films while still creating a rich throughline of a defining decade at the multiplex. Rewinding the ‘80s like totally takes it to 11 on the nostalgia scale, showcasing why we’ve yet to put away our legwarmers and Aviators. . . . Teen cinephiles will appreciate this easy-to-digest compilation representing what would be, for them, ‘old Hollywood.’”—Booklist

“A coffee table compendium that covers a heroic amount of ’80s cinema. It’s equal parts guidebook and catalog, with attention to exploring something beyond the blockbusters and Brat Pack epics that make up so much of our cultural-visual shorthand for the Reagan Era.”—Nashville Scene

“A brightly illustrated, fun to read look back at the decade, the era when home video (primarily VHS) and cable provided new production channels for filmmakers and new ways for audiences to watch. Music videos proliferated, multiplexes mushroomed despite competition from home entertainment and ‘’the robust market for soundtrack albums’ changed the way music was used in movies.”—Shepherd Express

“Fans of ’80s pop culture and film will be delighted by this fun and informative trip down movie theater memory lane! Malahy’s text is comprehensive and complete. . . . The book is just the right size to curl up with and comb through its pages. . . . essential reading for anyone who grew up during the time period, and for those who wish to know more about the circumstances which brought so many iconic franchises and movie moments to life.”—Conskipper

“Rewinding the ‘80s will fill you with joy and fond memories along with providing a wealth of information. It reminded me of so many beloved treasures that I had forgotten about while introducing me to new films that I can’t wait to discover.”—Cinema Sentries

“Does a superb job in reevaluating the decade and showing just how much value it had.”—DVDCorner.net