Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future was a science fiction television show that aired from 1987 to 1988. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the show followed the adventures of Captain Jonathan Power and his team of rebels, known as the Soldiers of the Future, as they fought against an army of machines led…
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The Powers of Matthew Star
In the early 1980s, science fiction was beginning to gain popularity on television. Shows like “Battlestar Galactica” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation” had just premiered and were quickly gaining a cult following. Among the many science fiction shows that premiered during this time was “The Powers of Matthew Star”, a series that, despite its…
LadyHawke
When it comes to fantasy films of the 80s, “Ladyhawke” is a true gem that deserves to be rediscovered by fans of the genre. Directed by Richard Donner, the film tells the story of Etienne Navarre (Rutger Hauer) and Isabeau (Michelle Pfeiffer), two lovers who are cursed by a bishop so that they can only…
Dungeons & Dragons: The Classic Animated Series
For many of us, the 1980s was a golden age of fantasy and adventure. From the pages of “The Lord of the Rings” to the screen of “The NeverEnding Story”, we were transported to other worlds and introduced to new creatures, heroes and villains. One of the most iconic fantasy shows of that decade was…
The Last Starfighter
The Last Starfighter is a classic science fiction film that holds a special place in the hearts of many geeks and sci-fi fans. Directed by Nick Castle and released in 1984, the film tells the story of a young man named Alex Rogan who lives in a trailer park and spends his free time playing…