Buzzn The Tower

What if I told you there was a movie written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale — the duo who would go on to create Back to the Future… directed by Steven Spielberg, fresh off the massive success of Jaws and Close Encounters… starring comedy legends John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and John Candy… and scored by the music genius behind Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park — himself, John Williams? You’d expect a guaranteed blockbuster. Instead, what audiences got in 1979 was 1941 — Spielberg’s first spectacular misfire.

Back to the Future Part II (1989) follows Marty, Doc, and Jennifer as they travel to 2015 to save Marty’s kids, but their interference lets Biff steal a sports almanac and create a corrupt alternate 1985. To fix history, Marty and Doc return to 1955, weaving through events of the first film in a fast-paced, layered adventure about greed, fate, and the ripple effects of time travel.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she seeks the help of brilliant but imprisoned cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer known as “Buffalo Bill.” As Clarice navigates Lecter’s mind games, she’s forced to confront her own fears while racing against time to save a kidnapped victim. Blending psychological tension, unforgettable performances, and chilling atmosphere, the film redefined the modern thriller and left an enduring mark on pop culture.

"Pretty Woman" is a 1990 romantic comedy about a wealthy businessman, Edward, who hires a prostitute, Vivian, to be his escort for a week, and their relationship develops into something more. Edward, initially focused on business, finds himself falling for Vivian, a free spirit with a kind heart, despite their different worlds. The film explores themes of class differences and the transformative power of love as they navigate their unconventional relationship.

Sometimes it’s not the acting, the dialogue, or even the cinematography that cements a movie in our memories — it’s the music. I’m talking about those perfect needle drops, the songs that existed long before the film but, once paired with that scene, became forever tied to it. You hear the song, you see the scene. Today, we’re counting down the moments where music and movies fused into pop culture perfection — starting with some all-time classics before we dive into the deep cuts only the real film nerds will remember.

The 1980s were a golden age for comedy—a time when the big screen was overflowing with unforgettable characters, razor-sharp one-liners, and some of the hardest laughs ever caught on film. This week, we're zeroing in on the funniest comedies of the decade. Not necessarily the most critically acclaimed or technically flawless—but the movies that made us laugh the hardest. Let's dive in!

Happy Gilmore 2 is a 2025 American sports comedy film directed by Kyle Newacheck, and written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler. It is a sequel to Happy Gilmore (1996), and stars Sandler alongside Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, and Ben Stiller. Sandler, Bowen, McDonald, Stiller, Dennis Dugan, and Kevin Nealon reprise their roles from the original film, with John Daly, Sunny Sandler, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Ethan Cutkosky, and Haley Joel Osment in supporting roles.

The film follows Happy Gilmore (played by Sandler), a widowed alcoholic and ex-golfer who returns to professional golf to help pay for his daughter’s overseas ballet school. Filming for Happy Gilmore 2 took place in New Jersey from September to December of 2024. It was released onto Netflix on July 25, 2025, and received mixed reviews from critics.

When her son falls gravely ill, a timid field mouse named Mrs. Brisby must seek help from a group of highly intelligent rats with a mysterious connection to her late husband. The Secret of NIMH is a dark, beautifully animated tale of courage, science, and survival — and one of Don Bluth’s most iconic films.

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) reunites LAPD detectives Riggs and Murtaugh as they take on South African diplomats using diplomatic immunity to cover a drug-smuggling operation. The case turns personal for Riggs, escalating the action and tension. Joe Pesci joins the cast as fast-talking federal witness Leo Getz, adding comic relief and becoming an unexpected part of the team.

Léon Gaultier (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is a soldier in the French Foreign Legion, serving abroad in East Africa. But after his brother is cruelly murdered, Gaultier deserts his assignment and travels to the United States to help his widowed sister-in-law (Lisa Pelikan), who is now struggling to care for her children. But the job market is tough, so Gaultier takes his hand-to-hand combat skills into the brutal world of bare-knuckle fighting, where the paydays are nearly as big as the risks.