80s Interesting Topics

Video games in the home

Space shuttle disaster

Mount St. Helens

Assassination Attempts

Embassy bombing in Beirut

MTV

U.S. Bombs Libya

Fall of Berlin Wall

Movies from the 70s

We watched four different movies from the 1979s which included Star Wars, Jaws, Apocolypse Now, and Saturday Night Fever. Starting with Star Wars, I liked the new effects and the plot line. The effects were a great new invention and the idea of having another world out in the universe created an essence of "escape" for viewers during the 70s. Moving onto Jaws, I actually enjoyed watching it quite a bit. I liked the suspense that the movie created before each shark attack. I believe that people would go to see this movie because they desire the hope for the good to win. People enjoy it when good defeats evil, so maybe this movie creates that idea. Next, in Apocolypse Now, I did not like this movie. I felt that the movie was very difficult to pay attention to because it was boring. I believe that people went to see this movie because it reflected on the Vietnam War, which was a very controversial topic. They wanted to know Hollywood's opinion based on the matter. Finally ending with Saturday Night Fever, this movie mostly reflects the 70s because after everyone was given rights, everyone was happy so they were dancing. I enjoyed watching this upbeat film, and the dancing was quite entertaining. People went to see this movie because they liked seeing a happy movie.

What I Notice About he 70s

Rebellious Behavior

You're either very developed or underdeveloped

There's a sense of community

Same social classes stick together

Another Music from the 70s Post

Other than punk and disco music, the rest of the music seems to be on the happier side of the spectrum. This reflects the society of the 70s because at this time, women were granted the right of using birth control. Along with that, escaping the 60s of assassinations was key to improving the mood of the society. One song that I really love from the 70s on the playlist is I Will Survive, by Donna Summer. I like the message of the song and it's inspiring. It motivates a person to keep living life.

TV Shows from the 70s

For my individual tv watching, I was forced to watch The Little House on the Prarie, which  was absolute torture. The show is categorized as a western, but during the 70s, no one cares about the cowboys and ranches anymore. Everyone wants something new and exciting to look forward to rather than live in the past. In class, we watched The Muppets, which was hysterical. The show had something for everyone and was intended for all audiences. I really liked the non-serious tone of the show and it was enjoyable to watch. This show definitely represents the time period because during the 70s, people wanted to be happy and not have to worry about big-deal issues. The Muppets is all positive and upbeat, and it does not focus on the negative. The show allowed people to escape their stressful lives and go into a happier place.

Music from the 70s

The music from the 70s definitely represents the time period. We focused mainly on two different genres: punk and disco. Punk music was rebellious and sounded like metal trash cans being rammed together. The music was intended for teenage white boys and I did not like the music at all. It was impossible to understand what the singer was saying because the rambunctious noise overpowered everything. The music was drum heavy. It represents the time because it shows how many young men were going up against authority. On the complete opposite end, I did enjoy listening to disco. Disco was upbeat and happy. The music, I believe, stretched out to all audiences. All of the songs have a catchy beat and are easy to dance to. Disco also represents the time period because women are now able to have some freedom over their choices, hence the happier music. In the end, music from the 70s is both enjoyable and trashy.

70s Interesting Topics

Iranian Hostage Crisis

Roe vs. Wade

Watergate!