In 1984, Commodore Computers (Canada) released a Movie Poster Calendar, a collection of 12 posters from upcoming films. The calendar was sold throughout Commodore’s distribution network nation-wide, and proceeds went to support two charities that benefit children. In addition to looking through the calendar and the 12 movies included, we learn a bit about Commodore Canada’s president, Arthur E. Goodall, a VIC-ATHON fundraiser he ran, Robin’s 12 favourite movies of 1984, and some kind of relevant 8-bit reference in most all of those movies. Happy New Year!
Links:
Growing Up ’80s podcast: https://darrenfoulds.com/podcasts/#gu80s
Episode 10: "The Last Starfighter"
Episode 3.2: "Ghostbusters Soundtrack"
My video with David Youd about The Last Starfighter:
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Index:
0:00 About the Commodore Movie Poster
3:45 From the Office of Commodore’s President – Arthur E. Goodall
8:25 Letters from CMPDA, CAHA, and (now) Inclusion Canada
10:20 Thanks To The Following Companies
12:15 My Top 12 Movies – With 8-Bit References for most!
13:52 12. Cloak & Dagger, 11. The Terminator, 10. Footloose
17:09 9. The Ice Pirates, 8. 2010: The Year We Make Contact, 7. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
21:39 6. The Karate Kid, 5. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 4. This Is Spinal Tap
24:57 3. The NeverEnding Story, 2. The Last Starfighter, 1. Ghostbusters
29:19 January – June: The 12 Commodore Movie Poster Calendar Movies
35:40 July – December: The 12 Commodore Movie Poster Calendar Movies
42:17 Conclusion and Thanks!
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