They really did it best in the 1980s, didn't they? The music, the fashion, and yes, the movies. While '80s sci-fi and '80s horror are distinctly beloved, '80s comedies are a breed unto themselves. But which '80s comedies are actually worth remembering?
Towards the end of the New Hollywood movement, the 1980s saw studios regain control from visionary directors. While the 1980s didn't erase the auteur completely – if anything, the decade saw the rise of a few new ones – the era saw movies appeal to broader audiences. Between the rise of multiplexes and the home video market, more everyday people were watching movies again, not only ardent arthouse enthusiasts.
