In the 1980s, they wanted their MTV. But in the 2020s, you probably want your 80s trivia. From iconic behind-the-scenes moments in film and television to crimes that rocked the decade, these are some ...

The 1980s gave us neon clothes, big hair, John Hughes movies, and Madonna. Also in that decade: Three Olympics, two royal weddings, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Suffice it to say, A LOT happened ...

As we slouch toward economic recovery, perhaps it would serve us well to remember the 1980s. First, because the ’80s were turbulent times, not too terribly unlike the ones we find ourselves faced with ...

The 1980s were a golden age for cinema, producing a plethora of memorable films that continue to resonate with audiences today. Beyond their captivating storylines and iconic characters, these movies ...

How well do you know this era? Photo illustration by Slate. MJ and Madonna photos by Michael Putland/Getty Images; Axl photo by Marc S. Canter/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Earlier this month we ...

The ’80s was a great decade to be a movie fan. I didn’t go to the movie theater nearly as much as I wanted to as a kid, but I sure as heck made a point to see as many of the best '80s movies as I ...