Your top 10 of 1979

Jun 17, 2019 10:56:52 GMT dirtypillows said:

Jun 17, 2019 10:52:50 GMT Toasted Cheese said:

I have a rare copy of Roller Boogie on vhs. I have watched it once. I wouldn't say it was amazing, compared to many of the other gems that I feel 1979 had on offer, but it does encapsulate the light and carefree spirt of many films from this era and something never to be recaptured. Once 1980 hit, the light appeared to dim and picked up again mid 80's. That is why there are so many perennial favorites for horror films in the early 80's too, because the tone of the era suited the atmosphere of the films presented.

I love how you see film from the sociological perspective, Toasted Cheese.  It's very interesting stuff.  I never had once thought about the slasher film coinciding with whatever social issues that were going on at the same time.  I guess there is some theme of darkness and pessimism going on here?   What do you think, Mr. Toasty?

Well, I can only speak from my own experience and I was a young teen during these years. I was coming into my knowing about myself, who I was, scared of who I was for some part and also excited at the same time. I was starting to question the world more, my parents and their sequestered and rigid attitudes and while I wasn't overtly depressed, I did feel a little dark within myself. I was confused and anger issues started to surface. I was pretty good at keeping them hidden for the most part, but it was a very transitional time and I knew it then too and not just about myself.

I think once 1984 kicked in, things started to loosen up a bit from a sociological aspect. It is all mass consciousness, people were begging for change, establishments were wanting to hold onto archaic mindsets and people were being steered towards so much consumerism and materialism, that fiscal wealth was seen as something attainable for all and what made the mark and measure of a person. At least this gave people a starting point and technology was slowly improving. I found when the 90's hit, this was bland city for the most part, especially the latter.  The films and music will attest to this.