While I was born in 1994, I'm an '80s girl at heart. I grew up listening to music and watching movies from the '80s. I can recite movie quotes and sing the songs like no other. So here is a short list of my favorite classics. I've watched all of these films more times than I can count and know just about every line. Hope you like them as much as I do.
1. "Dirty Dancing"
How can you know love Johnny Castle the resort bad boy and Frances "Baby" Houseman? If you have never seen the famous lift scene or heard the line "Nobody puts baby in a corner" you're truly missing out on a great flick.
2. "Can't Buy Me Love"
There's nothing like the young Patrick Dempsey. He plays Ronald Miller, a nerdy high schooler that just wants to be popular. He goes to $1,000 extremes to do so and finds out it's not all that great, but hey — he does score the most popular girl in school.
3. "The Karate Kid"
"Karate Kid" is my favorite underdog movie of all time. Daniel (Ralph Macchio) moves to a new town and instantly becomes a punching bag for the local karate guys. But don't fret — Mr. Miyagi teaches Daniel the ways of karate and Daniel becomes the ultimate champion.
4. "The Goonies"
"The Goonies" is a great feel-good movie. People have either heard of it or think I'm crazy when I mention it. Nothing like seven kids, a treasure map, and some bad guys.
5. "La Bamba"
Based on a true story, "La Bamba" is one of my favorite movies of all time and a major tear-jerker. It portrays the trials and tribulations of a Los Angeles-bred overnight rock 'n roll sensation.
