Nostalgium Arcanum

The films from 1980 to 1984, buoyed by genre hits like Star Wars, took flight with bold imaginative storytelling and state-of-the-art special effects, establishing many franchises that continue to this day. We're joined by guests Tania Newton and Ryan Merlo to rank our top ten movies from this incredible period.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)

Score from The Neverending Story by Giorgio Moroder & Klaus Doldinger

Score from E.T.: The Extraterrestrial by John Williams

Score from The Terminator by Brad Feidel

Score from The Empire Strikes Back by John Williams

Score from Raiders of the Lost Ark by John Williams

Score from The Karate Kid by Bill Conti

Score from Blade Runner by Vangelis

Score from Tron by Wendy Carlos

Score from Gremlins by Jerry Goldsmith

Score from Return of the Jedi by John Williams

Score from Rocky III by Bill Conti

Score from Ghostbusters by Elmer Bernstein

Ghostbusters by Ray Parker, Jr.

I’m Alright – Kenny Loggins