While the modern blockbuster began in the 1970s with films like Star Wars and Jaws, the 1980s cemented their status as the major format for mainstream moviegoing (and moviemaking) in Hollywood.

Iconic blockbusters like The Empire Strikes Back, Titanic, and Aliens have some of the best, most exciting climaxes from ...

The 1980s were a golden age for anime, producing both global hits and hidden treasures that still shine today. Beyond blockbuster titles like Akira, the decade birthed experimental, heartfelt, and ...