TServo2049 said:

Even if the films of the 80s were on the whole not as good as the films of the 70s, I still wouldn't call the 80s the absolute worst decade for film. IMO, the last decade was much, MUCH worse overall. At least the 80s didn't have endless CGI, ADD editing, overuse of handheld/shaky-cam, or unrealistic high-contrast teal-and-orange color grading.

Back then we had lots of low-budget garbage, but now we have too much big-budget garbage. For example, you listed Death Wish 3 and 4, Ghoulies, and Friday the 13th Part III as examples of the "average" fare of the 80s. I'd still rather watch a braindead Golan-Globus action film, or a Charles Band horror film, or an 80s slasher film than a Michael Bay movie, or Final Destination, or Saw. I can actually physically tolerate the 80s stuff; the 2000s stuff hurts my eyes, hurts my ears, and hurts my head.

That's just my opinion.

you maybe right about the big budget garbage. im tellin ya, movies need a "eric clapton unplugged" to do away with overproduction.

i've been hearing a lot of this teal-orange thing. can someone explain? at first I thought it was too many movies having a blueish tint like Underworld. I saw a link that explained it further, but not sure if I get it.

besides, the 'flat' look of the 80s was the teal-orange of its time. and I think the 2000s had many more great movies than the 80s. plus there are a lot of foreign films and independent films that are great that weren't really around during the 80s (sheeit, there I go again...i know i've said this before..but where ?? :( )

In fact, i think what helps 2000s is there just seems to be many more movies released overall - its easier to find something you like. anyway to find out how many movies were released theatrically in a given year? does IMDB have this?

to keep this on topic - robocop was one of the very best action-sci/fi movies of the 80s. sadly, robocop 2 got the 90s off to a bad start.