Popcorn Culture - Throwback Tuesday: The Goonies

Is there a movie more emblematic of childhood friendships in the 1980s than The Goonies? A group of kids attempting to save their homes from developers discover an old map that takes them on an adventure to discover pirates’ treasure - but a family of criminals are after the treasure too! Featuring early appearances of some very well known faces - Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, and Corey Feldman among others - the movie was written by Chris Columbus based on a story by Steven Spielberg, and directed by Richard Donner. We throw back to the classic, and discuss how relatable these childhood adventures are today