AC/DC: Let There Be Rock - May 1982

Here's a 1982 ad for a re-release of the AC/DC concert film, Let There Be Rock. The movie was originally released in 1980 and featured footage from their concert in Paris in 1979. That 1979 tour would be the last for original lead singer Bon Scott who would die while recording the album Back in Black in late 1979.

This movie was released on DVD today.

Watch the rockin' trailer here:

Mother Lode - Nov 19, 1982

This movie is being released on DVD today, so I thought I'd showcase the movie ad. In this movie, Heston plays identical twin prospectors isolated in the Canadian woods searching for hidden gold. A couple show up looking for a lost colleague, stumble upon the brothers, and are mistaken by the crazy twins as claim jumpers trying to steal their gold.  It is Heston's last directorial effort and Kim Basinger's second feature role.

The Beastmaster - Aug 20, 1982

Here is an ad for the 1982 fantasy classic, The Beatmaster. It starred Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, John Amos and Rip Torn.

Singer played Dar, the son of a king who is hidden at birth from a bloodthirsty priest who killed the king to usurp the throne. When he is grown, Dar discovers he has the ability to communicate directly with animals and begins a journey to avenge his father's death.

This movie has become a sensation on cable TV. It has produced a "dubious in quality" sequel as well as a "not half bad" TV series focusing on the further exploits of Dar. Marc Singer did appear in the Beastmaster sequel as Dar, as well as make a few guest appearances on the TV show.

See the Beastmaster trailer:

Deathtrap - Mar 19, 1982

Here's an ad for the thriller Deathtrap starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve and Dyan Cannon.  It's directed by Sidney Lumet. Caine plays an aging mystery writer who gets sent a brilliant play by one of his former students (Reeve).  Caine lures the student to his home under the guise of discussing the play but he has every intention of killing the young man and submitting the play as his own.

This is actually a very good movie. Essentially a one set, three act, five character setup with lots of twists and turns. Very fun. And Reeve was at the height of his fame having just finished Superman II and gearing up to film Superman III. He took this job because it had nothing to do with Clark Kent or Superman.

Watch the 1982 Deathtrap trailer:

Porky's - Mar 19, 1982

Looking at 80s teen sex comedies this week.

Here's an ad for the Godfather of teen sex comedies, Porky's. From the bosom of Bob Clark's teen opus came the onslaught of a new genre of movies.

Other 80s teen sex comedies:
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High
- Joy Sticks
- Zapped!
- Screwballs

Here's the trailer:

Zapped! - Aug 6, 1982

Continuing our look at 80s teen sex comedies this week.

Here's an ad for the 1982 movie, Zapped! starring Scott Baio, Willie Aames and Heather Thomas.

I talk about Zapped! this week as a Forgotten Favorite over on Strange Kids Club.

Other 80s teen sex comedies:
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High
- Joy Sticks

Here's the trailer:

Fast Times at Ridgemont High -- Aug 27, 1982

Looking at teen sex comedies from the 80s this week.

We're starting off with the grandfather of teen comedies, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. This ad featured Sean Penn in one of his most famous roles, Jeff Spicoli. The ultimate high school slacker. This ad is from Aug 27, 1982.

Empire Strikes Back - November 19, 1982

Since this is the end of the year, I'm looking at movies that celebrated a major anniversary this year (20+ years).

This is an ad for The Empire Strikes Back, which turned 30 years old this year.  It was released on May 21, 1980, however this particular ad was from a re-release of the movie in November 1982. Yes, Empire was still playing in theaters TWO YEARS after its initial release.

Other movies that celebrated an anniversary this year:
- Young Guns (22 years old)
- Young Guns II (20 years old)
- Back to the Future (25 years old)
- Back to the Future Part III (20 years old)
- Clue the Movie (25 years old)