The 1980s was a perfect time to be a sci-fi movie fan, as it had some of the greatest genre movies in history.

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The 1980s were a transformative decade for cinema, giving rise to some of the most memorable films in history.

The 1980s produced some of the greatest sci-fi movies ever, including classics like The Terminator and RoboCop.

Movies That Predicted The Future If you grew up in the 1980s, the movies promised you certain technological advancements.

There are a lot of excellent sci-fi movies, but only a select few that seem to have unlimited rewatch potential.

A new era is born.

Asimov discussed his love of "The Empire Strikes Back" during an appearance on "The David Letterman" show on October 21, 1980 ...

Goofy sci-fi movies might be an acquired taste, though they can be a lot of fun, as shown by cult classics like The Super ...

The Argo mission was a secret CIA operation in 1980 that helped six American diplomats escape from Iran by pretending to be a ...