"During the 1970s, Hollywood took chances on auteurs to produce artistic epics. However, after the cataclysmic, over-budget disaster of Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate (1980), this era came to an abrupt close. Studios reduced directors' sway, focusing more on commerce, through blockbusters like E.T. (1982) and franchises like Ghostbusters (1984).
That said, this new cinematic landscape did little to stifle cinematic creativity. During the 1980s, directors including David Cronenberg, Lucio Fulci, the Coen Brothers and John Woo emerged as fresh, exciting artists to watch. This list will explore ten 1980s classics that are worth the time of cinephiles."
