MALL 84 Directed by Gervais Merryweather, MALL 84 offers up a two-dimensional reverie at life in the mid-80s. Specifically set at a mall, the short is sprinkled with moments of both cinematic and cultural nostalgia from cameos by Johnny 5 (Short Circuit) and Gizmo (Gremlins) to arcade bullies and big hair. It’s sweet, charming and—with […]
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FOXED! You should all know by now that I’m a complete sucker for stop motion animation, but even if I wasn’t I would still find James Stewart’s short, FOXED!, just as fascinating. The tale of a young girl enslaved by some pretty nasty fox creatures, the story becomes all the more horrifying when it reveals…well, […]
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Even with all it’s problems, Gremlins 2: The New Batch is considered a fan favorite. I just wished I felt the same way about the video game… After the unexpected success of the first film, Warner Brothers was ready to produce a sequel to Gremlins only… director Joe Dante didn’t want to do it. Not […]
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Tramiel ordered the cancelation of all future game ventures so the company could focus on the development of the 2600JR and 7200 series… then a funny thing happened. Soon after the demise of it’s 2600 system, Atari was sold to Jack Tramiel, previous CEO of Commodore Computers. During this transition (1984) and planned termination of […]
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I may not remember my first day of school or my first kiss but I do remember where I was June 8, 1984. That day was a big deal for me. It was the first time that I saw it snow, it was the first time I tried Little Caesars Pizza, and it was the […]
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Earlier this week we mentioned that the collaborative art show put on by artist Chogrin Muñoz and Bottleneck Gallery, IT CAME FROM 1984! would be opening tonight. Since then Muñoz and his conspirators have been cranking out sneak peeks of the artwork that will at the show like 90 – all leading up to tonight’s […]
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WHERE: Bottleneck Gallery 60 Broadway Brooklyn, New York 11249 HOURS: Thursday – Sunday 12:00pm – 7:00pm OPENING: It Came From 1984 Opening Reception February 7th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm The latest art show collaboration between Chogrin Muñoz and Bottleneck Gallery, IT CAME FROM 1984! pays tribute to the films of 1984, all of which are […]
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Looking for a one of a kind, guaranteed to please geek gift for that special someone in your life? Then check out these wooden idols (sculptures) by artist Amanda Visell based on characters from across pop culture including the Muppets, Masters of the Universe, Gremlins, Godzilla, Voltron and more. Not all of the idols below […]
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Picture if you will the social landscape of a mid-90’s childhood in the suburbs. Insert into this landscape two mischief causing monsters: the “Gremlins” and the “Ghoulies.” Where the “Gremlins” are the kids with a new Super NES, all the Power Ranger Zords and figures, and hundreds of Pogs, the “Ghoulies” are the kids with […]