328. How Did 1980s Franchises Forge the World of Modern Fantasy?

Last summer the new He-Man movie kind of failed at theaters. Stephen enjoyed the film! Others did not care so much, especially if they didn’t grow up in the 1980s. But last week, after the death of voice actor Peter Cullen, fans celebrated the legacy of Transformers. And last month, the Masters of the Universe remake film wielded the power of Grayskull to rule streaming media. No matter your age, big franchises from forty years ago have shaped the fantasy worlds we know today. How can Christians look back on this era with discernment and appreciation for good nostalgia?

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1. Of note: some fans truly did miss the ’80s

For many of you, the 1980s came and went before you were born!

Stephen and Zack lived through most of the 1980s decade.

And yet both of them only remember portions of the time.