Denver Comic Con 2015 - A Pure 80's Throwback

Written by Scotty

Oh my gosh, I am starting to extremely excited about Denver Comic Con this year and it is just a day away.  I must admit that I am loving the lineup of stars that are coming this year since there are several that helped raise me when sitting in front of the television growing up. Enough with memories past, let’s get to the list that has me beaming with joy.

I have to start off with Nichelle Nichols, since she was the really the first name sent out by the con.  Star Trek was one of my favorite movie series growing up and I am so happy that Uhura is making an appearance this year.  One of the things that made Uhura special in my memories of the movies is that she took a little bit of crap from the captain, but was able to hold her own and dish it right back out when needed.  A strong character and one that no fan of the show will ever forget.

Since I am calling back to my youth, I will tell you I was a child in the 80’s and am darn proud of it.  There were several movies that came out and gave me ideas, good or bad and one of the stars that made that possible was Sean Astin.  Appearing as Mikey in The Goonies, I will admit that I don’t remember everything about this movie, I do remember that there was a search for treasure that made me think of the Indiana Jones movies.  But as Sean Astin grew a bit older, he played two of my favorite characters, Rascal in the Memphis Belle and Rudy in the movie of the same name.  He is just a fun actor to watch as he has been making movies ever since and has no sign of stopping.

Can anybody look past Lou Ferrigno?  I doubt it, because he still looks like the man that brought the Incredible Hulk to our television screens.  Coming back for another year, Ferrigno is just a joy to stand next to and wonder what life would be like if you had half of the muscles that he does.  Also being a prominent member of the 80’s brigade, Ferrigno not only played the Hulk, but made a great run with his Hercules character.  I will have to say that the 80’s was all about the muscles, and if you had them, a lot of them, there was no way you were not going to get cast for a big role.

Then the crem de la crem, the cast of Weird Science will be at Denver Comic Con this year.  Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith and Kelly LeBrock.   There is no way you can even try to pass by this trio and not have flashbacks of two losers with bras on their heads trying to create the perfect woman.  With everything that they had to overcome to become popular, they were granted their wish, but when things get out of hand, there is no telling what will happen.  I could never get enough of this movie growing up and will embrace the fact that I just might get the chance to rub elbows with the gang that proved that popularity is not everything.

Well, there you have it, my 80’s list. Every time a new movie or television show comes out that shows potential, I always refer back to this decade since things were so much simpler and the fans were easier to please.  When CGI was not even invented yet, the stars had to use their own talent to keep you glued to the screen and they did a fine job.  As the night closes in and we are another day closer to Denver Comic Con, I hope you all have your lists together and know exactly what you want.  It will be a crazy good time and I hope to see you there!

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